While there is no doubt that over the past twenty five years or more the Democratic Party has been horrible on race that isn't the whole story. Most folk of African ancestry have been left with little choice but to vote for Democrats mostly because Republicans, though not overtly as racist as they once were, are still more worried about the pleats in their golf pants than providing economic opportunity for anyone. And while Democrats are no better, and often times much worse, they do at least bother to make the right noises every now and again.
Into this mix of dumb and dumber have lately stepped the Libertarians, who I have had some passing association with. They have made an earnest, if not terribly enthusiastic, attempt to attract the African American vote. And their message of opportunity, personal responsibility and less regulation is the correct message. So, does that mean the black vote should leap into their waiting arms? Hardly. The problem the Libertarians have is essentially the same problem the Democrats have. They will do any thing for money. That means that when time come for the tough decisions to be made Libertarians will shove the stiletto in the black folk's back and proceed apace with the monied interests. If you don't believe me go look in the shopping malls and grocery stores and Wal Marts. If that doesn't convince you, watch what happens to Herman Cain's candidacy.
So what's the solution for black voters? Self reliance.
Build from with in. Invest in yourselves. Protect your own. Become a monied interest. Screw the Democrats. Screw the Republicans. Vote for the Libertarians when you can hold them to their promises, but never trust them and for god-sake never turn your back on them.
