I happened to catch “The O’Reilly Factor” last night and he was interviewing HUD secretary Alphonso Jackson. I do not recall ever hearing him speak before, but I must say, I was very impressed. I have heard many black conservative/moderates in various interviews that have on many occasions rode the party line more than addressing the issues directly. Secretary Jackson not only stayed on point, but he went further and addressed the true issue that plagues the African-American community: the victim mindset. He talked about how people like Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton continue to convince Black America that they need entitlements instead of delivering a message of self-reliance. He also was asked why many Black people still see Clinton as the first black president when the current administration has invested more into the Black community (more school funding, increased home ownership, etc). Jackson said that when people like Clinton speak to black people, they emotionalizes the message, and tells us what we need. This leaves the people feeling good for the moment.

He is exactly right!

Clinton has always relied on the support of black people because he knows that we are the only group that will not challenge him on any issues. He still plays this role to this day. He moves his office into Harlem and we adopt him as our own. Al Gore is also playing this same game.I will never forget the footage that I saw of him trying to preach like a black man (he must have watched a lot of T.D. Jakes videos). And of course the crowd went wild.

I tell you what, if Kerry wins this election, don’t expect him to move into the hood. Can you see Kerry trying to preach like a black man? If you want a good laugh to start your weekend, then imagine this picture with me: Kerry in a black church saying “When I think, of the goodness of Jeeeeeeeeeeesus, and Allllllllllllllllll that he has done for me, my soul, I said MY SOUL! Slap 3 people and say “MY, my, my, my, my SOUL” cries out hallelujah…I just thank God…for saving me!

At this point, he begins to shout and kick over a few chairs.

Booker Rising comments on Secretary Alphonso getting booed at the Black Baptist convention.