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KoalaLove

Fri Nov-10-00 06:40 AM

  
"Voting:other side of the game"


          

Im not saying that no one should vote- dont misunderstand me. I hope that any of your impressions of my views still allows you to understand that I see value in a variety of political strategies.

Most importantly i find that diverse political strategies are the best solution to the Black American situation.

Conducting these discussions has been difficult because Im not trying to step on the toes of those dedicated to voting efforts- Im trying to stop such dedication from becoming a burden on those with alternative dedications.

As to rights- there are a wide variety of rights that Black people have today that we can use but dont; its a shame that voting is seen as the primary obligation cuz the obvious reason is that voting is easy or convenient; well the struggle isnt.

If you are so inclined to live up to what our people died for...

You have the right to bear arms- this means you have a means of defending yourself and your people- given the crimes committed against our people I think those murdered would suggest this right is of the utmost importance.

You have the right to own land- by and large Black people dont own SHIT- this must change. There are places like Beulah Land that will stand to serve this need but I fear if it is not accompanied by similar and numerous efforts on a national level it will burn just like Wacco- and just like the MOVE.

You have the right to enlist in the military- many dont cuz they dont want to fight or die for the system. Look at it this way- the US military offers training and discipline pathologies that are nearly unparalleled throughout the world. If any Black man joins the army he is at risk of being assimilated into an institution that at some point may be turned against the Black community- BUT if that man is dedicated to his community he can bring back a great wealth of military experience to a much needed Black defense initiative.

You have the right to worship freely and be educated- but do you do so fruitfully? Do you study your texts (be they religious or academic) and share that information with people who have no texts to study? Do you retain information? Do extend your research beyond the bounds provided by your religion/curriculum to find information that reinforces it? Do these things so our community can be maintained in the sharing of knowledge not just education- this ensures not just intelligence but self esteem, self determination and purpose.

You have the right to vote- but do you use its to its fullest extent? Me and Boodah are at odds about why Black people should vote- but nonetheless we both agree on HOW they should vote. Vote intensively and actively- more often than once every four years. Educate your community on voting opportunities and voting options. Committed to the community (and that means the entire community not just the constiuency) a Black voter CAN make a change- although I cant say that you will change the government you can change how your community interracts with that government and at least demonstrate that the common man (voter or not) has power. Vote to ensure funding for your district, vote for funding for rehabilitation programs and child care- but dont get played by the game that has so many politicians thinking that the will of the constiuency is all that matters. FUCK A PRESIDENT.

You're not obligated to do any of this but any of this can help our community- if above and beyond all this you have no interest in participating then that too is your right, but your inactivity is not the honor that i meant to represent when challenging the insults made at non voters.

You should vote if you have faith in the system (and have nothing to compel you to not register with it)

OTHERWISE: You should be willing to realize that the alternative to the system as proposed by the US government (at least immediately) is one of strife, poverty, and struggle- one of humility - and one of obligatory discipline. As an American (supposedly) you are entitled to disagree with the system of government available and you also have the right to persue alternative politics. You even have the right to be apolitical- but thats is MOST DEFINITELY not my intention.

If you didnt vote- try studying socialism, separatism, rastafarianism, maybe even Islam. Volunteer with organizations like the UHURU movement, the New Black Panther Party, The Black Hebrews, or the Shrine of the Black Madonna. NEVER EVER FORGET- the freedom riders, the MOVE, Marcus Garvey, the Underground Railroad, the Maroon- the RESISTANCE.


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Voting:other side of the game [View all] , KoalaLove, Fri Nov-10-00 06:40 AM
 
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just one thought
Nov 10th 2000
1
there's a difference
KoalaLove
Nov 10th 2000
3
      but
Nov 10th 2000
6
      RE: but
KoalaLove
Nov 10th 2000
15
           thank you!
Nov 10th 2000
20
           niggas aint ready for revolution
KoalaLove
Nov 10th 2000
22
                unfortunately ...
Nov 10th 2000
24
                     so how do I divest myself from the capitalists
Nov 10th 2000
28
                          read the list
KoalaLove
Nov 13th 2000
33
           who are we buying this land from?
Nov 13th 2000
40
                RE: who are we buying this land from?
KoalaLove
Nov 13th 2000
41
      RE: there's a difference
Nov 10th 2000
8
           indigneous people
KoalaLove
Nov 10th 2000
13
           indigneous people
KoalaLove
Nov 10th 2000
14
                not to mention ...
Nov 10th 2000
21
                     Very much so
KoalaLove
Nov 10th 2000
23
                          native americans....
razorsharp
Nov 13th 2000
62
what you going to do when they come for you?
AfricanHerbsman
Nov 10th 2000
2
Ill stand firm
KoalaLove
Nov 10th 2000
4
      good shit still..
AfricanHerbsman
Nov 10th 2000
11
double posts suck.
Nov 10th 2000
5
No they dont
KoalaLove
Nov 10th 2000
17
Koala
Nov 10th 2000
7
totally off topic
Nov 10th 2000
10
just in case?
Nov 10th 2000
12
RE: Koala
KoalaLove
Nov 10th 2000
18
      I agree I think
Nov 10th 2000
25
           RE: I agree I think
KoalaLove
Nov 10th 2000
26
                I think that explains it
KoalaLove
Nov 10th 2000
27
                     Good shit....
Nov 10th 2000
29
RE: Voting:other side of the game
Nov 10th 2000
9
Do we still have social security?
KoalaLove
Nov 10th 2000
16
      RE: Do we still have social security?
Nov 10th 2000
30
Koala strikes again!
Nov 10th 2000
19
can we go have a pizza..!?!?
Nov 10th 2000
31
Yeah really....
Nov 11th 2000
32
Dont you get enuff of that?
KoalaLove
Nov 13th 2000
35
i dont talk while im eatin
KoalaLove
Nov 13th 2000
34
      I've figured out
Nov 13th 2000
36
           if you cant stand the heat...
KoalaLove
Nov 13th 2000
37
                RE: if you cant stand the heat...
Nov 13th 2000
38
                     RE: if you cant stand the heat...
Nov 13th 2000
39
                     RE: if you cant stand the heat...
KoalaLove
Nov 13th 2000
43
                          I know.
Nov 13th 2000
48
                               Never said that
KoalaLove
Nov 13th 2000
51
                                    typo
KoalaLove
Nov 13th 2000
52
                                    RE: Never said that
Nov 13th 2000
55
                                         RE: Never said that
KoalaLove
Nov 13th 2000
59
                                              reagan was a bastard
razorsharp
Nov 13th 2000
63
                                                   they brought it into the country
KoalaLove
Nov 13th 2000
64
                                                        not to mention
Nov 14th 2000
67
                     What are you talking about?
KoalaLove
Nov 13th 2000
42
                          RE: What are you talking about?
Nov 13th 2000
44
                               RE: What are you talking about?
KoalaLove
Nov 13th 2000
45
                                    RE: What are you talking about?
Nov 13th 2000
47
                                         RE: What are you talking about?
KoalaLove
Nov 13th 2000
50
                                         RE: What are you talking about?
Nov 13th 2000
53
                                              Because
KoalaLove
Nov 13th 2000
56
                                                   RE: Because
Nov 13th 2000
58
                                         RE: What are you talking about?
Nov 13th 2000
60
George Carlin
KoalaLove
Nov 13th 2000
46
RE: George Carlin
Nov 13th 2000
49
      You gotta take that up with george
KoalaLove
Nov 13th 2000
54
           RE: You gotta take that up with george
Nov 13th 2000
57
                RE: You gotta take that up with george
KoalaLove
Nov 13th 2000
61
                     RE: You gotta take that up with george
Nov 13th 2000
65
                          RE: You gotta take that up with george
KoalaLove
Nov 14th 2000
66
                               RE: You gotta take that up with george
Nov 14th 2000
68
                                    RE: You gotta take that up with george
KoalaLove
Nov 14th 2000
69
                                         RE: You gotta take that up with george
Nov 14th 2000
70
                                              and another thing
Nov 14th 2000
71
                                              Im not fussing
KoalaLove
Nov 14th 2000
74
                                                   Dont get me wrong
KoalaLove
Nov 14th 2000
75
                                              RE: You gotta take that up with george
KoalaLove
Nov 14th 2000
72
                                              RE: You gotta take that up with george
KoalaLove
Nov 14th 2000
73

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