tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post4828173154287048754..comments2023-10-30T05:56:19.839-05:00Comments on The Black Sphere: Steele is No TokenThe Black Spherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12817264927816156130noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-42325393158666131322009-02-06T07:39:00.000-06:002009-02-06T07:39:00.000-06:00@Spot - I'm always happy to help fellow Conservati...@Spot - I'm always happy to help fellow Conservatives look smarter!The Black Spherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12817264927816156130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-78848090019253287782009-02-06T06:15:00.000-06:002009-02-06T06:15:00.000-06:00Just as a follow-up to my last comment, Spencer wh...Just as a follow-up to my last comment, Spencer who wrote the comment I quoted here earlier responded quite positively today to my rebuttal and to the other links I gave him.<BR/><BR/>With your site here to use as a resource and jumping-off point for other good and factual resources, I almost come off looking smart ;~)<BR/><BR/><B><I>Heh.</I></B>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-85531148523440051872009-02-05T17:55:00.000-06:002009-02-05T17:55:00.000-06:00G'day, Kev!As I mentioned via email, I brought thi...G'day, Kev!<BR/><BR/>As I mentioned via email, I brought this post of yours up for discussion in yesterday's (Thursday's) Forum post on <A HREF="http://blogs.news.com.au/heraldsun/andrewbolt/" REL="nofollow">Andrew Bolt's blog</A> here in Australia, and the reaction was generally positive - I think you have a few new fans.<BR/><BR/>There was only one negative response, so for interest's sake I'llAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-50200681777884491202009-02-04T07:45:00.000-06:002009-02-04T07:45:00.000-06:00That makes two of us Matthew!That makes two of us Matthew!The Black Spherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12817264927816156130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-30041138306312438312009-02-04T07:38:00.000-06:002009-02-04T07:38:00.000-06:00I'm am very glad that Michael Steele was chosen to...I'm am very glad that Michael Steele was chosen to head up the Republican Party. His resume is impressive and, as you said, he comes to the job clean unlike a number of Obama appointments of late.<BR/><BR/>I never understood when fellow, conservative (black) Americans who shared many of the core beliefs that I do, went with the Democrat Party. I've long felt that the Jesse Jacksons and Al Matthew C. Keeganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17650742637769321600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-45981809124058630762009-02-03T03:54:00.000-06:002009-02-03T03:54:00.000-06:00Bravo on this post, Kevin! This is the best piece ...Bravo on this post, Kevin! This is the best piece that I've read so far about Steele and about the racist Democrats. I really appreciate your perspective!<BR/><BR/>(NJ-Woman)2 Conservative Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16478163052229389454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-40763562032340806392009-02-02T10:41:00.000-06:002009-02-02T10:41:00.000-06:00Dominique - Well said!Dominique - Well said!The Black Spherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12817264927816156130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-27272839984410540122009-02-02T10:08:00.000-06:002009-02-02T10:08:00.000-06:00I am in total agreement with your article about Mi...I am in total agreement with your article about Michael Steele. I love him and think he is a wise and profound choice. Maybe now the RNC will grow a backbone and get some integrity and build a party that us conservatives can truly embrace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-66697118668585688632009-02-02T08:02:00.000-06:002009-02-02T08:02:00.000-06:00RiketyMichael Steele knows the weaknesses of the p...Rikety<BR/><BR/>Michael Steele knows the weaknesses of the party. His support was semi-lukewarm when he was running ofor office in MD. I think he'll do better than what has been there since 1988.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-88107519855399193472009-02-02T08:01:00.001-06:002009-02-02T08:01:00.001-06:00WoofThisWe know where most racism comes from and i...WoofThis<BR/><BR/>We know where most racism comes from and it ain't the GOP. Mr. Steele is man of class and vigor. He will turn this party around.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-60104917040690012802009-02-02T08:01:00.000-06:002009-02-02T08:01:00.000-06:00jimw428I'm a big fan of Michael Steele and I since...jimw428<BR/><BR/>I'm a big fan of Michael Steele and I sincerely hope he can jolt the RNC out of hibernation. His biggest challenge will be to utilize the power of the internet to expand the base, increase minority participation in the party and improve fund raising. I wish him well, he's facing an uphill battleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-60552368657516233532009-02-02T07:59:00.000-06:002009-02-02T07:59:00.000-06:00MoisturePointsMr. Steele brings a tingling sensati...MoisturePoints<BR/><BR/>Mr. Steele brings a tingling sensation up my leg - to paraphrase an eloquent and sober unbiased newsman. MS is the real deal dude, there's no way around it. You're not going to find anyone making a big deal about his skin color within the party because unlike Democrats we don't have an inherent obsession with race.<BR/><BR/>You most certainly won't find any nice or Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-53647858531833449852009-02-02T07:58:00.000-06:002009-02-02T07:58:00.000-06:00@crackaddict - We are getting out stuff together, ...@crackaddict - We are getting out stuff together, so don't you worry my delusional friend.The Black Spherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12817264927816156130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-22339314157065002042009-02-02T07:57:00.000-06:002009-02-02T07:57:00.000-06:00crackwassistWe dems want you guys to get your head...crackwassist<BR/><BR/>We dems want you guys to get your heads out of your asses, if Steele removes God from the top of the republican platform, stands for the rule of law and goes back to economic issues then we'd be all for him. We still won't agree but we'll at least feel that the debate we're having with you might produce some good. As it stands now it's just rampant ignorance. Terry Shivo? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-85280558796945503742009-02-02T07:40:00.000-06:002009-02-02T07:40:00.000-06:00Jill Warner at 6:31am February 2Steele is an artic...Jill Warner at 6:31am February 2<BR/><BR/>Steele is an articulate conservative with fantastic ideas. I personally don't care what color he is. Unfortunately, the left will not judge him on his merits. Much like Condoleeza Rice, Clarence Thomas et al. he will be called just another Uncle Tom by those on the left. How unfortunate that they are not the party of tolerance that they claim to be. They Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-39620457888909876582009-02-01T22:00:00.000-06:002009-02-01T22:00:00.000-06:00Natural Smile, I will forgive your party affiliati...Natural Smile, I will forgive your party affiliation because you are cordial. You make a few good points, certainly about Steele. And anybody who feels a man as smart as Steele would be "used", well they are just ignorant.The Black Spherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12817264927816156130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-2829255326591559312009-02-01T16:40:00.000-06:002009-02-01T16:40:00.000-06:00I was anxiously waiting yesterday for you to post ...I was anxiously waiting yesterday for you to post your rant!<BR/><BR/>I too have met Steele and I am biased for him despite being a democrat. He's very energetic, has a good heart, and above all, wants to make a positive difference for black americans as a conservative.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, most of my Maryland family and friends did not agree with me. He always managed to have the token Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-19206777163397086172009-02-01T16:15:00.000-06:002009-02-01T16:15:00.000-06:00I adore Michael steele. He can talk normally with ...I adore Michael steele. He can talk normally with out a teleprompter too.<BR/>I am thrilled.<BR/>I met him when he was Lt Gov in Maryland, in Annapolis at some thing going on there down town years ago. He is the nicest guy and very calm, not arrogant and cocky like the leader of the dem party: BHO.<BR/><BR/>Wonderful and funny read today Kevin!<BR/>so true lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-75631096395948942162009-02-01T13:40:00.000-06:002009-02-01T13:40:00.000-06:00Keith James at 1:26pm February 1Ralph we've got an...Keith James at 1:26pm February 1<BR/><BR/>Ralph we've got an uphill fight regarding the "token" moniker. My wife, who I consider a 9/11 democrat, already sees him as such. She voted for Bush the second time and was no fan of Clinton. <BR/>But BHO can do no wrong in her eyes; at least at this time. And Steele seems more an act of desperation on our part to her.<BR/>I tried to give her his Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-1177732431460006992009-02-01T13:18:00.000-06:002009-02-01T13:18:00.000-06:00jimw428I'm a big fan of Michael Steele and I since...jimw428<BR/><BR/>I'm a big fan of Michael Steele and I sincerely hope he can jolt the RNC out of hibernation. His biggest challenge will be to utilize the power of the internet to expand the base, increase minority participation in the party and improve fund raising. I wish him well, he's facing an uphill battle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-39545238293353682942009-02-01T13:17:00.001-06:002009-02-01T13:17:00.001-06:00MoisturePointsMr. Steele brings a tingling sensati...MoisturePoints<BR/><BR/>Mr. Steele brings a tingling sensation up my leg - to paraphrase an eloquent and sober unbiased newsman. MS is the real deal dude, there's no way around it. You're not going to find anyone making a big deal about his skin color within the party because unlike Democrats we don't have an inherent obsession with race. <BR/><BR/>You most certainly won't find any nice or Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-50391195798128496312009-02-01T13:17:00.000-06:002009-02-01T13:17:00.000-06:00Michael - There weren't a lot of Black Conservativ...Michael - There weren't a lot of Black Conservatives stepping up to the plate, that is if you could find them. JC Watts didn't and he is now a RINO.<BR/><BR/>The good news is that unlike the Dems, we didn't take the first Black guy that came along, just because. So instead of an unqualified hack, who is full of himself, we actually have a highly qualified and deserved PERSON, who happens to be The Black Spherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12817264927816156130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-82868146740842373002009-02-01T13:08:00.000-06:002009-02-01T13:08:00.000-06:00I hope Steele can bring the Republicans together, ...I hope Steele can bring the Republicans together, stay pure in our conservative beliefs and not cave to the left.<BR/><BR/>You have to admit, Republicans are not at good at the timing of this.<BR/><BR/>It just looks like the republicans are playing catch up. It's like they said "oh crap, we better elect that other black guy or we'll really look bad." <BR/><BR/>Truth be know, he is the best man Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-12770748098753003172009-02-01T09:59:00.000-06:002009-02-01T09:59:00.000-06:00thoughtsonthisBest choice for RNC Chair. He'll mak...thoughtsonthis<BR/><BR/>Best choice for RNC Chair. He'll make this sick Republican party well again.<BR/><BR/>Congratulations and good luck, Michael.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945339189639849796.post-21322489417990338372009-02-01T08:14:00.000-06:002009-02-01T08:14:00.000-06:00Julie - I could have written a lot more on that pa...Julie - I could have written a lot more on that part, and how Blacks are not celebrating this "historic first", but I have to keep these blogs in "bite size chunks". <BR/><BR/>However, my book (soon folks) will discuss a lot of these issues, and in the same style as this blog.The Black Spherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12817264927816156130noreply@blogger.com