Greetings Lieutenants!
As many of you know I'm writing "The Black Man's Guide Out of Poverty" and it is coming along "swimmingly."
That being said I'm at the part of the book where I cannot speak from authority about economics, finance, politics, etc., and need the advice, recommendations, and input from black men.
Specifically, I am interested in what it is like growing up in the black community and what the blow back is like if you dare to espouse conservative thoughts, libertarian values, question whether socialism is working, etc. etc. Is there social ostracization, are you accused of "being white" or an "Uncle Tom." What is done to keep you in line and in check?
I've heard merely anecdotes and stories, but nothing approaching multiple, in depth testimonials that would provide me some information to competently work from.
If you'd be so kind, please feel free to post your thoughts in the comments section or if you wish to remain private, e-mail the ole captain at
CAPTcapitalism (not CAPTAINcapitalism)
****at*****
yahoo
Your efforts and observations are appreciated.
Many thanks,
Cappy
I think reaching out to Mr Tommy Sotomayor would be a good idea.
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/Tjsotomayor
http://sotomayortv.com/contact/
I certainly hope he reviews your book when it's out.
If you honestly want to do this you need to contact me by email and I will give you my phone number and we can talk. It is a bit much to go into in the comments section.
ReplyDeleteI'm not black, but I can't more highly recommend the book "Off the Books" by Venkatesh. It's a detailed description of how the economy runs in a poor neighborhood in Chicago. After reading it, I'm much more adept at explaining free market principles to folks with an urban background.
ReplyDeleteThe author is a lefty, but not egregiously so. He doesn't make value judgements, just describes how things actually work.
His intention wasn't to elucidate how big government keeps black people down, but he does it anyway. I know the focus of your book is less political and more personal finance, but this gives as good an explanation as any as to why people make some of the stupid choices they make.
Having read this book is why I can elucidate my political and economic views with people who want to rip out the throats of other conservatives/libertarians and actually get through to them. Your goals are different, but I suspect this book would help you, too.
In parts it drags, but it's worth it.
~Martel
I'm not black, but I can't more highly recommend the book "Off the Books" by Venkatesh. It's a detailed description of how the economy runs in a poor neighborhood in Chicago. After reading it, I'm much more adept at explaining free market principles to folks with an urban background.
ReplyDeleteThe author is a lefty, but not egregiously so. He doesn't make value judgements, just describes how things actually work.
His intention wasn't to elucidate how big government keeps black people down, but he does it anyway. I know the focus of your book is less political and more personal finance, but this gives as good an explanation as any as to why people make some of the stupid choices they make.
Having read this book is why I can elucidate my political and economic views with people who want to rip out the throats of other conservatives/libertarians and actually get through to them. Your goals are different, but I suspect this book would help you, too.
In parts it drags, but it's worth it.
~Martel
(maybe a duplicate comment; blogger often swallows my posts)
I also liked his 'Gang Leader for a Day' book. He talks about his years hooking up with a crack dealer and got to observe first hand how the projects work economically and socially.
ReplyDeleteWhether it is all true to the letter is something you will have to judge for yourself.
Capn, you had me until the third paragraph. From there, the post went from an honest request for others' input into basically a request to have others validate a talking point you've already settled on pushing.
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Blacks in the United States aren't in a society or culture. They're instead in an ecology, monetarily supported by government welfare, and drained away by government departments of correction.
ReplyDeletehey captain how about a barter?? ill tell you things i know and have heard in exchange for a vid request??
ReplyDeleteI'm game, send me a direct contact via e-mail!
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