What about Angry Black Man?

There was a op-ed piece titled, “In election 2008, don’t forget Angry White Man”, written by Gary Hubbell, a columnist with the Aspen Times Weekly. In column Mr. Hubbell described the attributes of ‘The Angry White Man’, basically stating that the Angry White Man isn't being represented in this election period. Not that I totally disagree with this notion, but Mr. Hubbell alienates all of the Angry White Man’s fellow patriotic Americans - The Angry Man of Color and the Angry Woman.

I am an Angry Black Man so I will give my perspective to this piece, respectively.

Every minority group has preferential representation of some sort - homosexual or transsexual, Black to Latino (given that they are liberal), handicapped to senior citizens, and yes, even the Angry White Man.


The Angry White Man is usually represented by his choice candidates, but feels a bit of bamboozling on the rise. He is upset that he is unappreciated and overlooked by the party that he has always supported. This election is forcing him to put some of his fundamental principals to the side for the sake of the country, but what he doesn't understand is that he’s not alone.

Standing shoulder to shoulder with him is the Angry Black Man. A minority within a minority, the Angry Black Man is barely recognized or considered. His politics make him a leper within his own community. He battles with a love/hate relationship with his own people. Names like Uncle Tom, House Negro, and race traitor are not uncommon to the Angry Black Man. Labeled a traitor to his own people, he continues to champion individualism.


The Angry Black Man - white or blue collar worker - must always be 2 steps ahead of his white counterparts so as not to get labeled as the ‘Token Black’. He despises affirmative action and worked hard for all of his accomplishments. He suffers from racism in the work place but doesn't file million-dollar lawsuits against his company. He is also the ‘go to man’ when his white co-workers ask condescending questions beginning with “Why do black people...”.


The Angry Black Man is law-abiding citizen. He is frequently labeled a 'rat' and a 'snitch' when standing up against the criminal activity in his neighborhood. He owns a gun and won’t hesitate to use it in defense of himself and his family, but is very apprehensive on using it for fear of the liberal court system. He is very familiar with law enforcement's abuse of power and is occasionally a victim of racial profiling.


Al Sharpton never stands up for the Angry Black Man. The Angry Black Man is considered the Judas of the new civil rights movement but was the main contributor to the old. He is quick to declare that the 'race hustlers' do not represent his views but his declaration usually falls on deaf ears because of the media’s liberal bias.


When the Angry Black Man rises in politics he is ridiculed - pelted with Oreo cookies while giving speeches - and is often not supported by like-minded voters simply because of his color. He is haunted by the victim-hood vendors because he decided not to carry their products, disparity and entitlement.


With all of these adverse entities working against his moralistic values and principals, he still finds the courage -through God - to stand besides his melanin-deprived brethren who shares the same conservative beliefs, The Angry White Man.


So, the next time around, it might be a bit more fitting to recognize all of the Angry Americans who share your beliefs.

Just a thought, not a commandment.

- written by Jim from Clinton (also known as Jim Jones Kool Aid - Freepers)