Stephen A. Smith: 'What I dream is that for one election ... every black person in America vote Republican'

[gotbeer]

Stephen A. Smith: 'What I dream is that for one election ... every black person in America vote Republican'

 

I don't like him on ESPN.  But does he have a point?

[mtangelsfan]

Just increasing the stupidity of basing your vote on a letter following the name.

 

As if there really is a difference.

[Brandon]

In the context of the argument and article, 93% voted Democrat because the candidate was a black nominee.

[HaloMagic]

93% of blacks didn't vote for Obama because he's black.

[Thomas]

I know he is Stephen A Smith and it's about race but...he's right.  Or at the very least he has identified the correct problem and has a potential solution for it.

 

The Republican party doesn't concern itself with "black issues" because that demographic would never vote for them.

The Democratic party doesn't concern itself with "black issues" because that demographic would never vote for Republicans.

 

Until the above is resolved they will continue to be taken for granted.

[Adam]

All I know is it kinda sucks to be Black and voting for Democrats ain't help'n that shiz

[shellback]

did stephen a smith SCREAM this statement?

[Angelsjunky]

I'm just wondering who the 6% are that voted for Mitt Romney.

[red321]

I'm just wondering who the 6% are that voted for Mitt Romney.

 

Ben Carson and that pizza dude

[Thomas]

I'm just wondering who the 6% are that voted for Mitt Romney.

My friend is one and I think still occasionally lurks on the board. By far the most enthusiastic conservative I know and it isn't even close.

[Thomas]

Though reflecting he wasn't the hugest fan of Romney being a RINO and all...

[Brandon]

I'm just wondering who the 6% are that voted for Mitt Romney.

 

Small business owners

[Adam]

The ones who make more than $60K per year

[Spirit]

The ones who make more than $60K per year

 

 

Jay-Z voted for Romney? 

[Adam]

I'd bet you 22 fitty he didn't vote

[Vegas Halo Fan]

Though reflecting he wasn't the hugest fan of Romney being a RINO and all...

 

If Romney is too liberal for him, I don't want to be anywhere near that guy.

[wopphil]

Just increasing the stupidity of basing your vote on a letter following the name.

As if there really is a difference.

I know this really bothers you, but is there a better way?

I generally know for certain that if someone has an "I" by their name, they'll get about 65 votes total and lose.

And if they have a "D" by their name, they'll probably have some hair-brained idea as to how they want to tax me more and give my hard-earned money to someone who will spend it on rims, a sound system, and/or metallic paint job for their car, all while lecturing me on how I need to pay my "fair share."

So I am left with nothing but an "R." And even though that "R" isn't always (or ever) a good choice, it beats the "I" and "D."

How do you suggest people vote?

Edited March 22, 2015 by wopphil

[mtangelsfan]

with intelligence, research, background and work.  Vote as if it actually mattered to you.  Like it was one of your cases.

[Jason]

The biggest question is how do we fix the system? Unfortunatley it has worked this way for so long and people are just comfortable with it the way it is. Fundamentaly I think Republicans and Democrats are different but the end result of their tenures in office is the same. It seems like they are in some competition and they must win no matter what and we end up with the short of the stick.

[Glen]

Wopphil needs to pay more taxes. I need more stuff.

[wopphil]

with intelligence, research, background and work. Vote as if it actually mattered to you. Like it was one of your cases.

I can spend time doing all that, or just punch my ticket for the guy with the "R," knowing he will be slightly less of an ass than the guy with the "D," and may have a fighting chance of winning (unlike the guy with the "I").

[Amazing Larry]

I can spend time doing all that, or just punch my ticket for the guy with the "R," knowing he will be slightly less of an ass than the guy with the "D," and may have a fighting chance of winning (unlike the guy with the "I").

I'd rather keep my dignity and vote for someone I actually believe in. But hey, that's just me.

Edited March 22, 2015 by Lawrence

[Tank]

with intelligence, research, background and work.  Vote as if it actually mattered to you.  Like it was one of your cases.

Th troubling part of this equation s that after we've done our homework on the candidates, when they take office it's immediately right in to voting the party line. This is where it's broken.

What happened to men and women of conscience and courage? Why aren't they willing to stand up for what is in our best interests, even if they stand alone?

[wopphil]

I'd rather keep my dignity and vote for someone I actually believe in. But hey, that's just me.

So you actually "believe in" the third or fourth person the ballot? What happens when you don't believe in anyone on the ballot?

[Glen]

I can spend time doing all that, or just punch my ticket for the guy with the "R," knowing he will be slightly less of an ass than the guy with the "D," and may have a fighting chance of winning (unlike the guy with the "I").

 

 

I hope you never criticized somebody for voting for Obama just because he was black.