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Has your feelings towards Former President Bush Changed?

Every Friday, Politics of A Nation has a question of the day. Here it is.

With Former President Bush being quite and not attacking the current administration, has your feelings towards him changed or remained the same? leave a comment.

Does Governor Mark Sanford care about Education?

Governor Mark Sanford seems to be more worried about his 2012 Presidential Bid then the education of students in South Carolina. One thing the governor has to learn is that if you want to be President of the United States, you have to care about the people.

According to the State Paper, "The South Carolina Supreme Court will allow Gov. Mark Sanford to intervene on a case where a pair of students have asked the court if Sanford can be forced to spend federal stimulus money he has so far refused to take. Sanford is now trying to affirm his right to control the money in both state and federal court. Sanford filed suit last week when state lawmakers voted in the state budget to spend $350 million in disputed federal stimulus money. "

Most of the stimulus money will go to help K-12 schools as well as colleges balance their books during the economic down turn. Sanford also filed suit against fellow Republican Attorney General McMaster in federal court. He is asking the court to suspend a budget law that requires Sanford to spend the stimulus money. The attorney general is charged with enforcing that law.

I am at a lost of words for Governor Sanford. Wanting to influence your national political spotlight is one thing but when you do it by destroying the education in your own state is baleful.

Attacks on Sotomayor Are Not Fair

President Obama made history two days ago when he picked Judge Sonia Sotomayor to be the next Supreme Court Justice. However members of the GOP have attacked her by trying to say that she is a racist and is not intelligent. With all these attacks did they know:

Judge Sotomayor would bring more federal judicial experience to the bench than any Supreme Court justice in 100 years. Over her three-decade career, she has served in a wide variety of legal roles, including as a prosecutor, litigator, and judge

Judge Sotomayor is a trailblazer. She was the first Latina to serve on the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and was the youngest member of the court when appointed to the District Court for the Southern District of New York. If confirmed, she will be the first Hispanic to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court.

While on the bench, Judge Sotomayor has consistently protected the rights of working Americans, ruling in favor of health benefits and fair wages for workers in several cases.

Judge Sotomayor has shown strong support for First Amendment rights, including in cases of religious expression and the rights to assembly and free speech.

Judge Sotomayor has a strong record on civil rights cases, ruling for plaintiffs who had been discriminated against based on disability, sex and race.

Judge Sotomayor embodies the American dream. Born to Puerto Rican parents, she grew up in a South Bronx housing project and was raised from age nine by a single mother, excelling in school and working her way to graduate summa cum laude from Princeton University and to become an editor of the Law Journal at Yale Law School.

In 1995, Judge Sotomayor "saved baseball" when she stopped the owners from illegally changing their bargaining agreement with the players, thereby ending the longest professional sports walk-out in history.

Judge Sotomayor ruled in favor of the environment in a case of protecting aquatic life in the vicinity of power plants in 2007, a decision that was overturned by the Roberts Supreme Court.

In 1992, Judge Sotomayor was confirmed by the Senate without opposition after being appointed to the bench by George H.W. Bush.

Judge Sotomayor is a widely respected legal figure, having been described as "..an outstanding colleague with a keen legal mind," "highly qualified for any position in which wisdom, intelligence, collegiality and good character would be assets," and "a role model of aspiration, discipline, commitment, intellectual prowess and integrity.

The GOP should judge her on her record and not try to push fear on the American People.

Sen. Roland Burris maybe in Political Trouble.

FBI wiretaps have picked up embattled Senator Roland Burris discussing how he wanted to give Blago money but did not want to hinder his chances of being appointed to Senator Obama's vacant senate seat. He spoke with Chris Matthews today during a heated discussion on "Hardball". During this discussion he repeatedly said that he didn't really want to help the Governor, however the tapes tell differently.

I believe that it does not look good for Burris. I am not a big fan of suggesting that people should resign. However in this case, Burris maybe forced to leave soon.

Cheney is defending the Bush Admininstration tactics to protect the Bush Legacy and his. He should do it in a different way.

SC State Rep Dennis Moss joins the GOP, trouble for SC Dems?

State House Rep Dennis Moss switched parties and is now a Republican. According to Moss, "I came to this decision after weeks of soul-searching and consulting with my family and friends,” Rep. Moss said. “This is not a decision I made lightly, but as my State House voting record indicates, I find myself siding with Republicans on the issues important to my constituents." According to House Majority Leader Bingham, “Last month’s election and today’s announcement gives Cherokee County a seat at the table in Columbia it hasn’t had in more than two decades,” said the Majority Leader . “This shows that the Republican Party is alive and well in South Carolina and talk of a Democrat takeover is little more than chest-thumping rhetoric.” Moss represents the conservative districts of Cherokee, Chester and York Counties.

Is the majority leader right when he states that talk of a Democrat takeover is little more than "chest-thumping rhetoric"? The South Carolina Democrats still have a chance to win elections but they must run in the center. If they can recruit candidates that can speak on the local facts and not dwell on national policy, then the tide will turn. Dems will also have to look within the party to make sure that everyone is on the same page.

What do you think? Do you think that SC Democrats are in trouble.

Foreclosure Hits Latinos and African Americans Hard

Our country has changed dramatically in the last 40 plus years. We have improved in race relations in many areas and have buried Jim Crow forever. Unfortunately, the county's worst recession ever is affecting African Americans and Latinos in high numbers. According to the Sunday Edition of the New York Times, foreclosures have hit African Americans and Latinos in New York City deeper and harder then Whites. We have to ask why is this happening? Although this economic crisis is affecting everyone around the world, our minority population is suffering. We must make sure that we help each other even if we are hurting ourselves. I believe that if we do this, everyone will be rewarded greatly.

Do you have any thoughts, if so leave a comment.

That Jew? A State Senator from AR calls Chuck Schumer that Jew. We have to make sure that our politics don't become so petty that we stoop to name calling

President Obama made the Right Decision

I know a lot of people on the left are frustrated with the President's decision to stop the release of additional detainee photos. Many on the left have to realize that the President has to listen to his commanders on the ground. These generals informed him that attacks may increase more if additional photos were released. Now I do not agree with torture and with these photos. What I do agree with is protecting the troops and not giving the GOP another reason to accuse the President of not protecting the country.

Stakes are high for Supreme Court Choice

As the President begins his search for a new Supreme Court Judge, many Conservatives are gearing up for a fight. The President has an opportunity to choose a women or an Hispanic or both. We must make sure as tax payers that we do not allow this to be a drag fight between the two parties. At the same time, we should encourage that the best person be selected to the high court and that individual be one that understands the hardships of the community and the common man.

The Tale of Two Wars

Former Bush Administration Official Richard Haass is the author of a new book entitled "War of Necessity War of Choice". In this book he discusses how the lead up to the Iraq War was discussed and planned in the Bush White House. The book outlines how there was never a discussion to hammer out the pros and cons of the war. There were a lot of assumptions and not enough facts. It also shows that administration officials felt that war in Afghanistan was not enough. They felt that it did not produce the needed impact they desired on the Middle East. The Bush Administration wanted to dramatically change the Middle East. They did transform it only to empower Iran with the war in Iraq. We may never be able to undo the wrong and horror that came out of the Iraq War, but we can learn from it and ask the tough questions when it is time to go to war.

100 Days of History and Change

On his 100th Day of his young Presidency, Barack Obama has a lot to smile about. His approval numbers are in the high 60's, the stimulus package was passed as well as a host of many other policies. He has changed our image around the world and has uplifted the confidence of the American Public. There is a new era in Washington. An era that started with President Kennedy and was reborn on November 4, 2008. The Office of the Presidency has returned from its dour days to days of promise and leadership.

The next 100 days will not be easy. This President will be tested and tried. He will not be perfect nor will the American People agree with him all the time. However, we can be assured that we will have a friend in the White House for years to come.

Specter's choice to run as a Democrat truly shows the shrinking GOP base.

Obama's Policies will ensure a Democratic Majority for the Next 30 Years

I know that many of you may think that one this is too early to predict and two it is too incongruous with the times. Albeit, this is true the facts are there. President Obama won more than 351 electoral votes. This shows that he won an overwhelming majority of the country. The policies that he has put in place during his first 100 days has locked down some key constituencies. The Lilly Ledbetter Act in which the President signed into law will ensure that women recieve equal pay. This will help to lock down the women vote. A good majority of the voting block are women. He has also strengthened ties with Hispanic voters with his policies on Cuba and immigration. Stats show that Hispanics will out number whites and blacks in the years to come. Obama and the Democrats received a majority of their vote in 2008. African Americans are still voting for Democrats 95% of the time. This has increased with the election of the President. I believe with these factors coupled with the shrinking GOP base, the Democratic Party will be in power for a while

Congress to open debate on a Clean Energy Bill this week this will be a huge push to rebuild America. Opponents of the bill feel that cap and trade is expensive

Earth Day is no Longer a Liberal Issue

As America approaches another Earth Day, the mood is very different. Americans from all walks of life have come to the understanding that a healthy planet means a healthy economy and a healthy economy means jobs. This is more than just green jobs and jump starting a dying economy, this is about the quality of life for generations to come. Congress must act this year by passing an energy bill so we can ensure that the issue of climate change will no longer be a labyrinth but a new way of thinking and a new way of life.

Obama shaking Hands with Chavez does not show weakness. Nor does it show that Mr Obama is giving Mr Chavez credibility. This is just two presidents greeting

Will High Speed Trains Change the South?

I know it has been while since I have blogged. I am back now and plan to blog more so you can stay abreast to the world of politics. Since my last posting, I have received a job with the Alliance for Climate Protection. This company was started by Former Vice President Al Gore. Our goal is to bring awareness to alternative forms of eneryg and stop the climate crisis. Today, the President spoke in regards to his plan to rebuild America by creating high speed rail. One of the corridors that will be built is the Southeast corridor which will run through the Upstate of South Carolina to Atlanta and from Raleigh down through Columbia to Florida. This will bring a wealth of jobs to the Carolinas and cause its economy to boom. I am certain that the gargantuan plan of the President will reshape the South's economy and cause a boom not seen since the cotton industry over 150 years ago.

Is the United States Becoming Less Religious?

A recent poll that was displayed on MSNBC and CNN shows that more and more Americans are not considering themselves as Christians. Why is this happening? Has the recession caused so much grief that Americans are wondering if God even exist? The cultural war has also started to gain fire again. Notre Dame students are praying that President Obama does not come and speak at their commencement ceremony. Their reason?, the President's stance on abortion. Are we heading down the road of becoming even more bitterly split? Can politics and religion ever mix? Let me know your thoughts.

Census 2010: Many African Americans are Not Aware of its Importance

With the deadline for the Census approaching, many African Americans are reluctant to answer their doors and fill out the census questionnaires. Community Leaders and Churches must take the lead to educate the African American Community about the importance of the Census. The census can determine how much money a community receives for schools, roads, bridges, etc. It also plays a major part in the redistricting of congressional districts. This is especially important when it comes to Section 5 of the 1965 Voters Rights Act which restructures districts for Blacks to get elected to political office. We must make sure that minority communities do not continue to have a baleful attitude towards the Census, it is a matter of life and death.

Congressional Democrats could become a Victim of the Party in Power Curse.

With rage over the AIG Bonuses and a partisan fight over the budget looming, the Democrats on Capitol Hill could be in danger of facing the same thing the GOP faced, “the party in power curse”. When you are the party in power in Washington, you get to call all the shots but you get blamed for everything. With reports of Senator Chris Dodd and President Barack Obama both receiving over $100,000 worth of campaign contributions from AIG, many on right and in the media are trying to find out how long the administration new about the AIG bonuses and how long the President knew of them. The President effectively explained today that these bonuses were written in a contract with AIG before he came into office. I believe that in order for Congressional Democrats to avoid the curse of the party in power, they must continue to fight the GOP with facts and continue to stay on message. They must avoid the same hubris that the GOP had or else they will loose house seats in 2010.

Former Vice President tells CNN that America is Less Safe under Obama's Policies.

Former Vice President Dick Cheney told CNN's John King on State of the Union this past Sunday that America is less safe under President Obama's Policies. Conservative talk show host Glen Beck on Sunday stated that America is heading towards socialism and totalitarianism. Now I understand that the opposition party's job is to oppose the party in power. However, when you oppose the party in power, you must have solutions. When the democrats were in the minority for eight years, they opposed the GOP but they also came up with solutions to assist. When they [Democrats] opposed President Bush and the GOP, they were called unpatriotic. Albeit the Democrats left then President Bush a surplus, Republicans didn't want to listen to them when they were in power. Now that the Democrats are in power, the question that is being asked in Washington is "Should the Democrats really listen to the GOP after blowing a surplus and contributing to the worst recession in American History? Americans are very tired of the rhetoric coming out of Washington. All we ask is that both parties put politics aside and work together to help us rise from this crisis.

Rhianna and Chris Brown has brought Domestic Violence to light for a lot of Teens

Since R& B singer Chris Brown was charged with beating Rhianna, a lot of teenagers have had deep discussions about domestic violence. Some young girls have spoken about being in abusive relationships while others have had friends whom have been abused. Oprah on Thursday, dedicated her show to the Rhianna and Chris Brown Case. The show also highlighted the recent story in Charlotte, NC where a teenage cheerleader was killed by her abusive boyfriend. Oprah interviewed the young woman's friends and discussed how they felt about domestic violence. In some ways there is a positive to the Chris Brown and Rhianna tragedy. It has shown young men that it is not right to hit women. Unfortunately, with Rhianna going back to Chris; it will have people to believe that she is weak and does not respect herself. A lot of people have said that she is wrong for going back. However statistics show that 80% of abused women return to their abusers. So this is not uncommon for a woman like Rhianna to do this. Albeit these statistics are true, I believe that Chris Brown needs to participate in anger management/counseling. Rhianna needs to take sometime to herself alone and hopefully leave Chris Brown alone for good.

SC State House Rep Carl Gullick's (R) Departure creates Good Will

SC State House Representative Carl Gullick (R) of York County, stated that he will be leaving his post. His wife is a physician and is currently working at a hospital in KY and wants to move to there to be with her. Gullick is known as a progressive Republican and is respected by others. His departure has shown the level of good will both parties have for him. This, however, will open up a possible run for a viable democrat from the Fort Mill Area. Whomever the democrats decide to run, the candidate will have to be a middle of the road blue dog democrat. Fort Mill is a heavy Republican strong hold. The election for this seat will be interesting.

Racial Jokes towards President Obama are Getting Out of Hand.

Three months ago, this country of ours witnessed the most historical event since the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Emancipation Proclamation. Barack Obama was elected President of the United States. However, some are not happy about this at all. Since his election and inauguration, there have been a lot of racial slurs and jokes. White Supremacists Groups posted comments on their websites and blogs like “Kill this N”. Nooses have been hung in schools in some states. I have spoken to many young people in high school and they have told me stories of white students telling them that Obama will be shot and that he is a N.

Recently, the NY Post printed a cartoon that shows two cops killing a monkey. Many civil rights groups slammed the paper stating that this was directed towards the President. A CA Mayor recently stepped down after he sent an e-mail that shows watermelons on the lawn of the White House. In the e-mail, the former mayor cites “No Easter Egg Hunt This Year.” Fox News Commentator Sean Hannity recently created a poll on his web site asking questions related to starting a revolution and union succession. Just recently some members of a police department in New York were suspended after sending an e-mail out stating that “KFC will be set up in the front of the White House”

These actions have greatly concerned me as an American and a black man. I believe that we as a people must take action to stop this type of hate. We must find a way to unite and attack racism directly. CNN has done a fantastic job with Black in America 1 and 2. It really displayed how Blacks see ourselves and the struggles we face. I am a supporter of a discussion and dialogue that should be called “The New America, An Open Discussion about Race” Whites, blacks everyone should be brought to the table and have an open dialogue about racial unity. If we do not take some type of action, everything that our forefathers fought for will vanish along with the American Spirit.

OBAMA: "We Will Recover and We will Rebuild"

During his first address before a joint session of Congress, President Barack Obama stated that the "Day of Reckoning has Arrived" The President laid out a bold agenda for the country which included a cure for cancer, energy efficiency and affordable health care. President Barack Obama also stated that “we will rebuild, we will recover and the United States of America will emerge stronger than before.” The President was embraced by many well wishers and applause's. GOP Governor Bobby Jindal of LA will be giving the GOP response after the President speaks.

Alan Keys does not acknowledge Barack Obama as President

According to the Ticket Blog with the Los Angeles Times, Alan Keys has stirred back up the debate about the authenticity of the President’s Birth Certificate. The blog states that Keys “calls Obama a communist and usurper and says he refuses to acknowledge the validity of Obama's inauguration over lingering questions in the minds of many conspiracists about the 44th president's birthplace. The President was born in Hawaii which is a state. This is not the first time the President’s citizenship has been brought into question. After Obama was elected, many conservatives began a campaign to try to prove that the President was not an American Citizen.

The constitution clearly states that a person running for President must be an American Citizen. If the President was not an American Citizen, he would not have been able to run for President, let alone serve in the U.S. Senate. The courts have proved as well as the State of Hawaii that the President is an American Citizen

The Politics of A Nation is now on www.sciway.net!

The Politics of a Nation Blog is now on the www.sciway.net! "SCIway, pronounced "sky-way," is an acronym for South Carolina Information Highway. It is the largest and most comprehensive directory of South Carolina information on the Internet. Most of the 6.5 million people who visit SCIway each year either live in South Carolina or want to move here or vacation here.
SCIway includes thousands of links to other South Carolina web sites as well as a growing collection of maps, charts, articles, and other resources we've developed. It is organized by subject areas – such as education, history, jobs, real estate, and tourism". (from the sciway website). This is a big step for this young blogspot. Now the whole world will be able to view this site and become informed.

NY Post Cartoon Shows that Racism is Not Dead

The NY Post sketched a cartoon that showed two white police officers killing a crazed monkey. After they killed the monkey, they both said to each other “They will have to find someone else to write the next stimulus bill ” This was a direct attack on the President of the United States. I am furious that a paper like the NY Post which has been around for a long time would stoop to such low and dark actions. I believe strongly that Mayor Bloomberg and Governor Patterson should take action on this matter. We as community leaders should join local organizations like the NAACP, our churches and others to come up with a mobilization plan to make sure that this will not happen again. We must realize that the election of President Obama has displayed great progress but it may also resurrect ghost from the past that we must defeat with all our might and our liberty.

Will the Corridor of Shame Remain the Corridor of Shame?

Governor Mark Sanford R-SC has stated that he wants to review the stimulus money before accepting it. According to the State Paper, “Sanford, a Republican, had been noncommittal on whether he would accept the $8 billion in benefits for S.C. that includes money for more unemployment benefits, health care, public schools and tax breaks.” House Majority Whip Congressman Clyburn wrote an amendment in the package allowing state lawmakers to bypass a governor who refuses stimulus money. Many supporters of the President’s Stimulus Package are pushing for some of the money to be allocated to schools in the Corridor of Shame. The Governor’s non-commitment on the stimulus package money has angered many including the House Majority Whip. I believe that the Governor should accept this money. The Corridor Shame has made South Carolina the laughing stock of the country. South Carolina must stand up and help bring this part of the state from the 1850’s to 2009.

With Former Obama Staffers absent in Key Political Positions in the SC Democratic Party and the House Caucus, Will SC go blue in 2010?

President Barack Obama ran the best presidential campaign in the history of America. He was the first democrat to do well in the South since President Jimmy Carter. In SC, the president won the State Democratic Primary and only lost by 9 points during the General Election. This caused a huge frenzy among democrats all across the state. Democrats believe that with the momentum built from the Obama Campaign as well as the volunteer base, SC has a chance of electing a Democratic Governor in 2010 as well as gaining more State House Seats. With all this momentum, some have asked the question, “Why are former Obama Staffers not in key roles to continue this movement?”

A few staffers and former volunteers have run for state and local offices. Former Field Organizer Travis Johnson ran for the State Senate but was unsuccessful. Former Midlands Regional Field Director Kendal Corley ran for Clerk of Court in Columbia and Former Volunteer Leader Pete Skidmore ran for Coroner in York. Both candidates were unsuccessful. Anton Gunn, former Obama Political Director ran successfully for the state house and former volunteer Stephen Wukeula ran successfully for Mayor of Florence. All though the efforts of these individuals are worthy, staffers who worked in the field, faith, and the political department for the campaign during the primary have not been called nor hired to establish a game plan for the 2010 races. I believe that if the party and the caucus does not call upon former staffers from the President’s Campaign, it will be difficult for democrats to take back the Governor’s mansion.

The NAACP Turns 100 Today

The nation's oldes civil rights organization turned 100 years old today. The NAACP was formed partly in response to the continuing horrific practice of lynching and the 1908 race riot in Springfield, the capital of Illinois and birthplace of President Abraham Lincoln. Appalled at the violence that was committed against blacks, a group of white liberals that included Mary White Ovington and Oswald Garrison Villard, both the descendants of abolitionists, William English Walling and Dr. Henry Moscowitz issued a call for a meeting to discuss racial justice. Some 60 people, seven of whom were African American (including W. E. B. Du Bois, Ida B. Wells-Barnett and Mary Church Terrell), signed the call, which was released on the centennial of Lincoln's birth.
Other early members included Joel and Arthur Spingarn, Josephine Ruffin, Mary Talbert, Inez Milholland, Jane Addams, Florence Kelley, Sophonisba Breckinridge, John Haynes Holmes, Mary McLeod Bethune, George Henry White, Charles Edward Russell, John Dewey, William Dean Howells, Lillian Wald, Charles Darrow, Lincoln Steffens, Ray Stannard Baker, and Fanny Garrison Villard.
Echoing the focus of Du Bois' Niagara Movement began in 1905, the NAACP's stated goal was to secure for all people the rights guaranteed in the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the United States Constitution, which promised an end to slavery, the equal protection of the law, and universal adult male suffrage, respectively.
The NAACP's principal objective is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of minority group citizens of United States and eliminate race prejudice. The NAACP seeks to remove all barriers of racial discrimination through the democratic processes. The NAACP established its national office in New York City in 1910 and named a board of directors as well as a president, Moorfield Storey, a white constitutional lawyer and former president of the American Bar Association. The only African American among the organization's executives, Du Bois was made director of publications and research and in 1910 established the official journal of the NAACP, The Crisis. Today lets celebrate this organization for its hard work and dedication to our country. If you would like to join, please visit www.naacp.org

BREAKING NEWS: Senator Judd Gregg R-NH withdraws his name for nomination as Commerce Secretary

Senator Judd Gregg R-NH withdrew his name today for Commerce Secretary. He states that the President and he did not see eye to eye on a number of issues including the Economy Recovery Act. This is just sad and ridiculous. Washington is not a gangster movie with the five mafia families of NY. President Barack Obama is not Michael Corleone. Our government should and must work for the people and by the people. Of course we should not expect Republicans and Democrats to agree on every issue but they should work together. Senator Gregg showed today that he rather serve his party then his country and President.

Did Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner Say Enough?

Today was the day that Wall Street was waiting for. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner was supposed to unveil the Administration’s Financial Plan. Unfortunately he stated the opposite. Secretary Geithner discussed the gloomy state of our economy, a possible $2Trillion Bail out plan, and how bad our financial system is. He did not, as promised discuss a detailed recovery plan. As a result of this, the Dow Jones dropped 394 points, GM slashed 7,000 jobs world wide, and Wal-mart is laying off workers at their corporate head quarters.

I believe that the Treasury Secretary should have given a more detailed plan today. Our markets are starving for answers from the Administration. I agree with the President and his Economic Recovery Plan; however it is with the greatest urgency that we have a financial plan given to the American People as soon as possible. Homeowners are hurting and if they do not receive help soon, the economy will collapse.

Stimulus Part Deux

Well it seems like the Senate may have a vote on the now $820 Billion Dollar Stimulus Package. But it is not over yet. The bill has to then go back to the House and then back to the Senate. They have to get it together because time is running out.

Is the Media giving President Obama a Chance?

With three appointees with tax problems, a partisan divide on the stimulus bill, and a tanking economy; many in the media are stating that this is not change you can believe in. I believe that the media has to sit down and chill. President Obama has only been in power for two weeks. Rome was not built in a day and change cannot happen over night. He has gone above and beyond to bring in both Democrats and Republicans on this stimulus package. So to all media outlets, give the President a chance!

S.C. bill promotes paid local Confederate holiday

With the state of the country, I think it is shameful for Senator Ford of Charleston to introduce this bill. I understand that the Civil War and the Confederacy is part of American History. However the only reason that Senator Ford is introducing this is because he has aspirations to run for governor. I believe that the Confederacy albeit history, represents the dark days of this country. With this said the Confederacy should not be celebrated as a state holiday but should be celebrated in text books and museums. What do you think?

How Do You Feel About the Stimulus Package?

Our country is facing the largest economic crisis since the Great Depression. A lot of Americans including myself are out of work. It is harder to buy homes and apply for loans. I am in the process of trying to start my own political firm as well as find a new job. Both have become almost impossible. The Congress has been fighting bitterly over the President’s Stimulus Package. Republicans believe that the plan should have more tax cuts as well as more money for infrastructure spending. Democrats agree that more should go to roads and bridges; however they denounce the tax cuts.

This is what I believe. This package must pass soon but changes to it must be done. When I am in the unemployment line with many other North and South Carolinians, I notice that 90% of them are former construction workers. If the President and Congress can add around $100 billion dollars towards infrastructure spending, I believe that the bill will receive bipartisan support and the economy will start to recover. What do you think? Leave a comment on my blog

The Dawn of a New Age: A New Discussion of Race in America

Since the election of Barack Obama, I believe that we have a good chance of really tackling racism. I have decided to start a south eastern discussion on college campuses about race and how blacks and whites can work together more. I have already been contacted from students at NC A & T as well Elizabeth City University in Fayetteville, NC. If you would like to give some input to this or would like to have a discussion at your university, go to my website at http://alexanderwilson.org and leave a comment on the contact tab.

The GOP Makes History and Chooses their First African American Chairman. But will this alone change their Party?

I commend the Republican Party for making a change and selecting their first African American Chairman. I have always believed that there should be blacks in both parties. However, I believe that the election of Michael Steele is not going to change the Republican Party. The main problem is that they [the party] is too regionalized. Most if not all their constituents are strong in the South. Secondly, the grassroots of the party did not select Michael Steele, it was 168 GOP leaders. Mr. Steele also has made it clear that he believes strongly in the same principles that the GOP has carried out for the last eight years.

Electing an African American is a start but if the Republican Party wants to be the party of reform, they must support the middle class. This is something that they have continuously failed to do. What do you think? Leave a comment on blog.

The Financial Crisis

With the economy in the tank, 70,000 people lost their jobs this month alone. Jobs are hard to find and more people are collecting unemployment. Here is the question? How are you dealing with this bad economy? Leave a comment on my blog

Ushering in the Age of Obama

I first would like to apologize for not blogging you during the inauguration. Unfortunately, I was part of the purple ticket saga. Now that Obama is the President, he has urged many Americans to give back to their communities by service. This is something that we must all do. The president cannot change this world alone. It is time to place this historic election in our hearts and focus on the task the president has given everyone. How do you plan on giving back? leave a comment on my blog.

The Obama Inauguration and MLK Day

Well it is finally here. I am heading to DC for the Obama Inauguration. It has been a long road for me. I remember when I started working for him in the Spring of 2007 no one knew who Obama was. There was a lot of stress, sweat, and tears. I am looking forward to watching history. I am going to try to bring you the play by play of each moment by blogging from my phone.

For those whom cannot make it, please remember to do some type of community service on MLK Day. Please support the SC Conference NAACP as they hold their annual "King Day at the Dome" March and rally on January 19 in Columbia, SC. There will be a prayer breakfast at Zion Baptist Church at 8AM. The church is located on 801 Washington Street in Columbia, SC. The march will be after the breakfast. The keynote speaker for the march will be President and CEO of the NAACP Benjamin Jealous. Please come out and support!

What is the Secret?

Every New Year, we always commit ourselves to making resolutions. We tell

ourselves that we are going to get closer to God. Some of us may say that we are going

to loose weight. Others are just looking for financial freedom or just happiness. The

other night I was watching a DVD called “The Secret” This DVD has changed my life in

a lot of ways. I am now training my mind and my heart with the techniques of the Secret.

The Secret explains that things move and exist in the laws of attraction.

We attract what we believe. If you believe that your life is a failure, then you will be failure.

If you believe that you are great and life is great, then you will attract greatness. The

laws of attraction are very powerful and can change your life. We should try our best to

focus all of our attention to positive things despite our current surroundings.

Positive Thinking is probably one of the hardest things for us to do in our lives.

Our society is filled with so much negativity, that if we see a person that is happy all the

time, we look at them as strange. Thinking positive is like physical exercise, we must

practice it until it becomes a habit. If you are at a point in your life were your finances

have hit rock bottom, try to focus on yourself coming out of that situation with more

money and better financial stability. If you take the time out each day just to say

something good to yourself, your life will change dramatically.


Regardless of what religion you are a part of, each one will teach you that

life is meant to be lived in abundance and not depression. Happiness is something that is

automatic, it is something one must pursue. Even in the Declaration of Independence, the

Founding Fathers realized and believed that all men should have life, liberty and the

pursuit of happiness. Basically they were telling us that life is given to us, liberty has been given

to us, but happiness is the main goal, the jack pot. We have to train ourselves each day to

pursue happiness and to make it part of our lives. I know that many of you are asking what is

the Secret? Well if you look into it, the secret is God, love and happiness. If you can

strive for these things each day, the secret will be released and you will enjoy everyday of

your life.