Question for all you black folks...

[AndyMarquisLIVE]

... Why do Black Voters usually vote Democrat? Do you, yourself, vote Democrat and if so, why?

I just don't understand, because me (as a southern traditionalist and social libertarian) and you have a lot in common.

Country and rap music are a lot alike. Every black person I know loves Johnny Cash.

We like cars and sports.

We improvise.

The list goes on and on with similarities between common black folks and us "rednecks."

I just got to know, why do we vote totally different?

Yeah, yeah, I know, I'm a "racist freak" for saying black and not African American (even though they're born and raised in America and there's nothing AFRICAN about 'em).

[pcjohnnyb]

Originally Posted by AndyMarquisLIVE

... Why do Black Voters usually vote Democrat? Do you, yourself, vote Democrat and if so, why?

I just don't understand, because me (as a southern traditionalist and social libertarian) and you have a lot in common.

Country and rap music are a lot alike. Every black person I know loves Johnny Cash.

We like cars and sports.

We improvise.

The list goes on and on with similarities between common black folks and us "rednecks."

I just got to know, why do we vote totally different?

Yeah, yeah, I know, I'm a "racist freak" for saying black and not African American (even though they're born and raised in America and there's nothing AFRICAN about 'em).

don't forget the idea that they could be from any other number of places, including jamaica for a prime example...thus no longer making them "african"-americans. just a thought

[chernmax]

I think Demo-rats get more votes from poor non working folks (not only blacks) because they promise to fund more social service programs so that the no loads can suck the system on the working persons dime. And since they are already receiving government assistance, tax hikes don't really affect them.

Last, if you want to win, you need votes so the demo-rats target inner cities more for the majority vote. Almost all of MD voted blue the last election with the exception of Baltimore County and PG county, go figure...

[Mikeinsmd]

Well as a black man myself, I vote republican because I believe in most of their views. Not all but most.

I do not need the government to take care of me nor do I want them to.

Now I do disagree that most of us listen to Johnny Cash. That's a stretch Andy. I prefer Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole myself. And what gave you the notion that country and rap are a lot alike?

[AndyMarquisLIVE]

Originally Posted by Mikeinsmd

Well as a black man myself, I vote republican because I believe in most of their views. Not all but most.

I do not need the government to take care of me nor do I want them to.

Now I do disagree that most of us listen to Johnny Cash. That's a stretch Andy. I prefer Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole myself. And what gave you the notion that country and rap are a lot alike?

If you get rid of the sound and just listen to the lyrics, country and rap (OK, so I'm not talking about JayZ, fittycent, etc, etc.) would fit into the same genre.

[Cowgirl]

Originally Posted by AndyMarquisLIVE

If you get rid of the sound and just listen to the lyrics, country and rap (OK, so I'm not talking about JayZ, fittycent, etc, etc.) would fit into the same genre.

Yes, because I frequently hear Alan Jackson and George Strait singing about how they're going to "supahman dat ho."

[Nickel]

Originally Posted by Cowgirl

Yes, because I frequently hear Alan Jackson and George Strait singing about how they're going to "supahman dat ho."

Bonus track.

[Thor]

Originally Posted by AndyMarquisLIVE

... Why do Black Voters usually vote Democrat? Do you, yourself, vote Democrat and if so, why?

I just don't understand, because me (as a southern traditionalist and social libertarian) and you have a lot in common.

Country and rap music are a lot alike. Every black person I know loves Johnny Cash.

We like cars and sports.

We improvise.

The list goes on and on with similarities between common black folks and us "rednecks."

I just got to know, why do we vote totally different?

Yeah, yeah, I know, I'm a "racist freak" for saying black and not African American (even though they're born and raised in America and there's nothing AFRICAN about 'em).

My dad is black and I am about as conservative as they come; he's pretty damn conservative too.

[desertrat (Premo)]

Originally Posted by AndyMarquisLIVE

If you get rid of the sound and just listen to the lyrics, country and rap (OK, so I'm not talking about JayZ, fittycent, etc, etc.) would fit into the same genre.

Rap and narco corridos are closer. And the singers have a tendancy to get shot!

[Mikeinsmd]

Originally Posted by AndyMarquisLIVE

..Yeah, yeah, I know, I'm a "racist freak" for saying black and not African American (even though they're born and raised in America and there's nothing AFRICAN about 'em).

Oh and Andy, I am a black American. Not African American. Thank you for realizing that.