Lloyd Marcus
Cosby and leftists' war on non-victim-minded blacks
By Lloyd Marcus
The Bill Cosby sexual assault trial ended in a mistrial. http://fxn.ws/2sEmw8D I will not address the case because I am clueless regarding his guilt or innocence. I am going to address the insidious campaign to destroy a black American icon.
I remember hearing black relatives trash the Cosby TV Show, claiming it was unrealistic and misrepresented the black American experience.
Democrats have relentlessly worked to convince blacks that America is a hellhole of racism where whites, Republicans and conservatives plot 24/7 how to keep blacks down. Therefore, it is not surprising that my relatives believed the TV show "Good Times" about a struggling black family living in the projects painted a truer portrait of black life in America. The truth is the Cosby Show was accurate. Blacks have pursued and achieved their American dreams since slavery. As a matter of fact, the first self-made female millionaire in America was Madam C. J. Walker, a black woman born in 1867. http://bit.ly/1S6FPJp
It puzzled me why my relatives had a problem with a TV show exposing black youths to bigger and better things, inspiring them to pursue their American dreams. Football superstar, Deion Sanders lived in the projects. Going to a cook-out at his coach's home changed Deion life. It was the first time Deion visited a home with a driveway.
As a black kid living in a Baltimore ghetto, my dad drove me through upscale neighborhoods. Dad said, "If you work hard and get an education, you can live like this."
I find it incredible that Hollywood and the civil rights mafia turned on Cosby when he began speaking out; encouraging blacks to stop blaming whitey and take responsibility for their lives. Relying on someone other than yourself, weakens you. Therefore, Cosby offered real black empowerment. Outraged, Leftists launched war on Cosby when he instructed black males to pull their pants up, learn to speak English, stop having babies out of wedlock, stay in school and so on.
Black comedian Hannibal Buress trashed Cosby, accusing him of talking down to blacks. http://bit.ly/2alShL7
Buress even criticized Cosby for not cussing on stage. In other words, Buress suggested that Cosby is a sell-out for speaking out against the I'm-from-the-hood persona.
Why do we do that to our fellow blacks? White people are free to pursue whatever paths in life they please. Liberals, black and white, try to keep blacks in their little black box of what they decree to be acceptable black behavior. Pro football quarterbacks Robert Griffin, III http://bit.ly/2sP74Wy and Russell Wilson http://cbsprt.co/2rNiPbM have been accused by Leftist sports writers of not acting according to their dictates of acceptable black behavior. My brother loves country music. I prefer sushi over KFC. Does this make us less black? In the minds of liberals, yes.
We have witnessed Leftists' bring-down-Cosby campaign repeated numerous times against successful high profile blacks. The crime of these blacks is not viewing themselves as victims of racist America and achieving success the old fashion way – by earning it. How else can you explain Leftists' visceral hatred for world renown retired neurosurgeon Dr Ben Carson, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, businessman extraordinaire Herman Cain and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas? All these extremely successful and inspiring blacks have endured major campaigns by Leftists to destroy and silence them.
Cosby was a powerful black role-model trailblazer, funny without being vulgar or telling black jokes. He achieved remarkable success and earned great wealth. Cosby's life testifies that America truly is the greatest land of opportunity on the planet for all who choose to go for it.
What really landed Cosby atop Leftists' excrement list was inspiring black youths to follow the road he paved to success. Leftists in essence said, "Cos, your black derriere is goin' down." Truly unfortunate.
© Lloyd Marcus
June 22, 2017
The Bill Cosby sexual assault trial ended in a mistrial. http://fxn.ws/2sEmw8D I will not address the case because I am clueless regarding his guilt or innocence. I am going to address the insidious campaign to destroy a black American icon.
I remember hearing black relatives trash the Cosby TV Show, claiming it was unrealistic and misrepresented the black American experience.
Democrats have relentlessly worked to convince blacks that America is a hellhole of racism where whites, Republicans and conservatives plot 24/7 how to keep blacks down. Therefore, it is not surprising that my relatives believed the TV show "Good Times" about a struggling black family living in the projects painted a truer portrait of black life in America. The truth is the Cosby Show was accurate. Blacks have pursued and achieved their American dreams since slavery. As a matter of fact, the first self-made female millionaire in America was Madam C. J. Walker, a black woman born in 1867. http://bit.ly/1S6FPJp
It puzzled me why my relatives had a problem with a TV show exposing black youths to bigger and better things, inspiring them to pursue their American dreams. Football superstar, Deion Sanders lived in the projects. Going to a cook-out at his coach's home changed Deion life. It was the first time Deion visited a home with a driveway.
As a black kid living in a Baltimore ghetto, my dad drove me through upscale neighborhoods. Dad said, "If you work hard and get an education, you can live like this."
I find it incredible that Hollywood and the civil rights mafia turned on Cosby when he began speaking out; encouraging blacks to stop blaming whitey and take responsibility for their lives. Relying on someone other than yourself, weakens you. Therefore, Cosby offered real black empowerment. Outraged, Leftists launched war on Cosby when he instructed black males to pull their pants up, learn to speak English, stop having babies out of wedlock, stay in school and so on.
Black comedian Hannibal Buress trashed Cosby, accusing him of talking down to blacks. http://bit.ly/2alShL7
Buress even criticized Cosby for not cussing on stage. In other words, Buress suggested that Cosby is a sell-out for speaking out against the I'm-from-the-hood persona.
Why do we do that to our fellow blacks? White people are free to pursue whatever paths in life they please. Liberals, black and white, try to keep blacks in their little black box of what they decree to be acceptable black behavior. Pro football quarterbacks Robert Griffin, III http://bit.ly/2sP74Wy and Russell Wilson http://cbsprt.co/2rNiPbM have been accused by Leftist sports writers of not acting according to their dictates of acceptable black behavior. My brother loves country music. I prefer sushi over KFC. Does this make us less black? In the minds of liberals, yes.
We have witnessed Leftists' bring-down-Cosby campaign repeated numerous times against successful high profile blacks. The crime of these blacks is not viewing themselves as victims of racist America and achieving success the old fashion way – by earning it. How else can you explain Leftists' visceral hatred for world renown retired neurosurgeon Dr Ben Carson, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, businessman extraordinaire Herman Cain and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas? All these extremely successful and inspiring blacks have endured major campaigns by Leftists to destroy and silence them.
Cosby was a powerful black role-model trailblazer, funny without being vulgar or telling black jokes. He achieved remarkable success and earned great wealth. Cosby's life testifies that America truly is the greatest land of opportunity on the planet for all who choose to go for it.
What really landed Cosby atop Leftists' excrement list was inspiring black youths to follow the road he paved to success. Leftists in essence said, "Cos, your black derriere is goin' down." Truly unfortunate.
© Lloyd Marcus
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