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Alex Ndungu Njeru ― For Africa, Lessons From Hong Kong And The Umbrella Revolution

(Source: AfricanLiberty.com) The African libertarian writer on lessons learned from Hong Kong's economic success: "They have it all; economic freedom, one of the highest Gross Domestic Product per capita in the world (53,203 US$D), the infrastructure is perfect and systems work like clockwork. So why are the Hong Kong citizens agitating for electoral reform and political freedom? In relative terms most citizens of repressed countries in the world would give up everything to be where Hong Kong residents are at, take citizens of North Korea or Venezuela for example and the development and freedoms that residents of Hong Kong enjoy. The Umbrella Revolution in Hong Kong is teaching us pertinent lessons about human nature. The struggle gives life to popular phrase that ‘the cost of freedom is eternal vigilance.’ The nature of man is that he wants it all, give a man the earth and he will want the universe, give him the universe and he will seek the multi-verse and the unknown.

"He continues his commentary: "That it is what it is in Hong Kong, the residents have reaped dividend from economic freedom, now they want to reap dividend from political freedom. Are they sure that political freedom will deliver dividends sweet or bitter? No they are not; they want the freedom to explore the unknown. Creation theory has it that Adam and Eve were banished from the garden of Eden because of the quest to gain the knowledge that ensues from freedom. The Hong Kong Umbrella revolution is emblematic of the human development process and the natural state of man, ‘man naturally seeks freedom.”

Read the full article HERE.

"All Lives Matter" is a stupid response to "Black Lives Matter." Yes, you read that right--stupid. Here's another explanation of why, if you like:https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikei...

#blacklivesmatter #libertarianism

Reginald Kaigler — SUPER MONOPOLIES in Healthcare! Anthem targets Cigna! Aetna Buys Humana!

My commentary on how Obamacare is creating monopolies in the U.S. health insurance industry, the Chinese economy struggling, U.S. government propaganda to convince Americans that the economy has recovered.

#obamacare

Lecture Title: "Black Conservatism" #blackconservatives #blackconservative #tcot #blackrepublican #gop #republican

In her book, Conservatism in the Black Community, University of Alabama at Birmingham political science professor Angela K. Lewis tries to dispel the myth that all African-Americans vote in one big liberal bloc. She argues there has been a very strong streak of conservatism in the black community over the years, and, while it may be more visible now than it was in the recent past, it never went away. And she expects that conservative bent to become even more pronounced in future elections. #blackconservative #tcot

Harvard Kennedy School Professor Leah Wright Rigueur discusses her new book "The Loneliness of the Black Republican: Pragmatic Politics and the Pursuit of Power," a history of the GOP's relationship with African Americans from the New Deal to Ronald Reagan's presidency. (Taped 10-17-14)

#blackrepublican

#blackrepublicans #blackrepublican #blackconservative #tcot #jcwatts #gop #tcot #tlot

Chofor Che ― Primary education without government coercion; The case of Cameroon

via. African Liberty

"On Thursday the 20th of August 2015, the government of Cameroon closed down over 250 so called clandestine primary schools. This government measure also included the closing down of some Muslim religious institutions which the government claimed were operating without authorization. According to a report by Africa 24 aired on television on Sunday the 23rd of August 2015, these measures are being put in place because the government of Cameroon cannot allow unauthorized institutions of primary education continue to function, especially as some government officials claim that the teachers are not well trained to properly teach children. Other analysts add that due to attacks by the Islamist sect, Boko Haram, such establishments could attract bomb attacks and thus a bad omen for state security.

This scenario raises a lot of contentious issues. Is this a situation of government coercion against freedom to primary education or does the state have the obligation to ensure that poorly trained teachers do not impart wrong knowledge to young Cameroonians? In the context of the war against the Islamic sect Boko Haram, is the state of Cameroon correct to take such measure for the security of the whole country?

In Eamonn Butler’s 2014 publication entitled ‘Foundations of Free Society’, he alludes that according to a study by Professor James Tooley, it was proven that in countries like India, Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya, most children were attending non-government schools. Many of these schools were unofficial schools not recognized by government. Some of these schools received charitable assistance and none benefitted from state funding. Even in such circumstances, children who went to such schools performed better than those in government schools. Professor Tooley also found that in government schools the rate of absenteeism was very high. Private schools had better facilities including toilets."

Read the full article HERE

http://blackconservative360.blogspot.com/2015/09/chofor-che-primary-education-without.html

#africa

Stephen L. Carter ― An Oath to Uphold Only the Just Laws

Dr. Stephen L. Carter's latest piece on the Kim Davis situation.

via Bloomberg View

"I’m reluctant to disagree with my Bloomberg View colleague Noah Feldman, but after a bit of reflection and research, I’ve concluded that he got things slightly wrong in his recent column about Kim Davis. Davis, the Kentucky county clerk who was held in contempt for defying a federal judge's order to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, has argued that her religious freedom is being violated. What caught Feldman's attention was her claim that her oath of office, which ends with “so help me God,” entitles her to invoke a higher law when necessary. Feldman thinks she's mistaken. I wish she were; I fear she's not.

This column isn’t a defense of Davis. I’m a passionate supporter of a broad right to accommodation of religious conscience. But I don’t think such exemptions can apply to a public official, who after all is a monopolist. If a county clerk won’t give a couple a marriage license, it’s not as if they can go to her competitor in the office next door. So the judge was right to issue the order, and the U.S. Supreme Court was right to reject her appeal. Now that Davis is back at work, I hope she'll obey the law."

Read the full article HERE

#kimdavis

Over 20 Black Republicans Are Running For Office in 2015-2016

Black Republican Candidates (2015-2016)

Joe Davis for Mayor - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Darryl Glenn - U.S. Senate, Colorado

Casper Stockham - U.S. Congress, Colorado

Sherrie Gibson - El Paso County Commissioner District 29, Colorado

Paul Berry III - Missouri

Ronda Colvin-Leary for State Court Judge - Georgia

David Earl Williams III - US House of Representatives Illinois ninth district

Antonio Merrick for Woodbridge Supervisor - Virginia

Terry Boyd for Mayor - Columbus, Ohio

Diane Adoma for Senate District - Georgia

Aaron Sewell - West Des Moines, IA

Derrick E Grayson - Georgia Senate

Shariff Mordechai Hazan US Congress - California

Jerrie Davenport Williams - LA State Senate 15th District

Joshua Joy Dara - Louisiana State Senate

Jeffery Washington - Colorado

Eustis Guillemet Jr. - LA State House 97 (website not listed)

Eddie Sipplen for Mayor - Akron, Ohio

Ibrahima Sow for City Council - Columbus, OH

Dimitrious Stanley for City Council - Columbus, OH

Michelle Miller - GA Public Service Commissioner

Monique Miles for Alexandria City Council

Jeffery Washington - Denver, Colorado

Glo Smith for Congress - Florida

Dr. Ben Carson for President

Rogena Mitchell for MS Senate

Jerrerico Chambers for MS State Representative

Byron Donalds for State Representative

Artur Davis for Mayor of Montgomery, Ala

Jenean M. Hampton for Lt. Governor of Kentucky

Bill Marcy for Mississippi State Senate

Bev Randles for for Lt. Governor of Missouri

Elbert Guillory for Lt. Governor of Louisiana

http://blackconservative360.blogspot.com/2015/09/over-20-black-republicans-are-running.html

#blackconservative #elections #tcot blackrepublican

Chelsi Henry ― Are You Young, Black and Drowning in Student-Loan Debt?

via The Root:

"You’re young, black, educated and saddled with a personal investment in yourself, aka student-loan debt.

Student-loan debt is a real and present issue. Nationally, college graduates and students have racked up $1.3 trillion in student-loan debt, with black and low-income students taking on a disproportionate share. The overall amount of student-loan debt surpasses credit card debt and car loans. It is estimated that by 2025, the amount of student-loan debt will double, according to the Congressional Budget Office.

Sure, a college degree is not a requirement in order to live an economically comfortable life in America. But it is a foundation that many employers seek and reward. Beyond grades, those who attend college can more than likely attest that they studied a specific field; are capable of working independently and in teams; and can retain, understand and apply information learned in class.

Eighty percent of black students accepted into college will finance their undergraduate degree."

Read the full article HERE

Gwen Samuel — Randi Weingarten, you are not my sister: (via Citizen Education)

Last week I joined black parents from several states to attend the 45th Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Legislative Conference. To build community with these parents was empowerment at its peak. To see the CBC sell out its education community to the highest bidder was a big disappointment and a serious wake up call for us as active voters and Black parents.

As a black mom struggling to make a dollar out of fifteen cents, you know, trying to stretch a little income a long way, I don’t always get the opportunity to be in the room with a majority of Black educators and administrators to talk about being a black parent on today’s educational landscape. There are few places where I feel I can share my story and advocate for a just education for my children (and others) in spaces where people with power look like me.

I thought the CBC would be the best place to find fellowship with my people and speak truth to power. Boy, was in for a reality check! Read the full article HERE.

#education #tcot #tlot

#blackrepublican #tcot #quotes

Akil Alleyne — Donald Trump Shows that Voters Are As Full of It As Politicians Are

A recent poll revealed that Republican voters like Democratic policy ideas better--and Democratic voters like those ideas less--when Donald Trump expresses support for them. With voters like these, who needs disingenuous politicians?

#donald trump #blackrepublican blackconservative tcot

Professor Oliver McGee ― Dark Social of Social Media

Even wonder about how to measure the true impact of social media sharing you don't see on “viral” content? The Atlantic measured its own site traffic and discovered that more than 56 percent of its total traffic originated from what the magazine originally termed as "Dark Social" media traffic. Alexis Madrigal, who coined the words "Dark Social" in his original research for The Atlantic, found that about 25 percent of all referral traffic — and 69 percent of social referrals — was unattributed. Specifically, the widely-known Madrigal findings revealed that 56.5 percent of traffic to The Atlantic website was Dark Social. Only 21.6 percent of The Atlantic online magazine's total traffic was Facebook driven, whereas 11.2 percent was Twitter sourced.

Read complete article here

#social media

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