2Thick said:
Besides the token blacks like Colin Powell (who just like most of the black people that were given power in the early days is very light-skinned), Condoleezza Rice and Rod Paige?
After those seats were given away to token minorities (albeit well-qualified candidates), there is not many blacks in position of power ESPECIALLY in the Republican party.
My question is; Why are there black people not represented equally (in respect to their ratio in the total population)?
First of all, you display ignorance by describing Colin Powell as a token. He served in the Army with distinction for over 30 years and rose to the rank of General long before he entered politics. He fought in Vietnam and served in Korea. You should read his book (My American Journey). He was sought after by both major parties as a Presidential Candidate but turned it down. Had he run, he would be President of the United States, and leader of the free world (your leader).
I'll name a few other black leaders, but I'd rather you do some research and become more informed before making assumptions. I'll name key leaders in not just politics, but business, the military and otherwise.
Clarence Thomas (Supreme Court Justice)
Walter Williams (Economist)
Thomas Sowell (Sociologist/Writer)
At least 10 Generals in the Army today.
Oprah Winfrey (Hugely successful entertainer/producer)
Magic Johnson (Former Pro Athelete, Succesful CEO and Movie Producer)
James Johnson (Publishing Company Giant)
JC Watts (Leading Congressman and future Senatorial Candidate)
Alan Page (Leading Judge in the state of Minnesota)
and on a personal note:
My baby sister: Electrical Engineering Professor
My other sister: Accountant
My little brother: Fortune 500 Company exec
My big brother: Minister
Most of the folks I just mentioned are Repulicans.
How many folks from Montreal have done anything significant for the world as a whole lately?