Lloyd Marcus

I was there in Washington, D.C. with my dad when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. I was a little boy. Highlights I remember are yellow school buses parked as far as I could see, MLK’s speech, and black actress Lena Horne’s electrifying one-word speech. Horn approached the podium and simply screamed the word “FREEDOM!” holding it for a long time. The crowd of 250,000 plus went wild with laughter and applause.

I also remember how certain ideas in MLK’s speech struck powerful chords in my young heart and mind. “People should be judged by the content of their character rather than the color of their skin … little black boys and girls and little white boys and girls holding hands in brotherhood.”

Recently, my dad, now 80, reminded me of something I said that day which touched him. Dad said that I asked him why we were there. He responded, “To get our freedom.” He purchased a “Freedom” button for me. I said, “Dad, I’m not gonna take this button off until we get our freedom.”

I do not remember that day at the 1963 March on Washington feeling in any way hatred for whites or America. How did MLK’s Civil Rights Movement and the NAACP take such a drastic turn in the wrong direction?

As a black conservative, I am often called a traitor to my race. I submit that the true traitors are the race profiteers: liberals and socialists who have hijacked Dr. King’s movement, shattered his dream, and betrayed his legacy.

Quite frankly, the NAACP is a disgrace. When President Obama spoke at an NAACP event, the audience erupted in wild applause when Obama said that blacks are still suffering from racism in America. Thank you, Mr. Great Unifier. Why was the NAACP audience so excited about maintaining victim status? Why did they want to believe the lie that race-relations in America have not changed much since the 1950s?

Yes, as long as there are humans, there will be some prejudice and discrimination. But racism is not a problem for blacks in America today. America is the greatest land of opportunity on the planet for all who choose to go for it. Why are so many people willing to risk everything to get to our shores, attempting the journey on cardboard rafts held together with crazy glue and duct tape?

Dr. King’s once-great NAACP has become a negative, shameful tool of the left: overseers committed to keeping their fellow blacks dependent and subservient to the Democrat party.

Including once-self-proclaimed Communist Van Jones among the honorees at this year’s NAACP Image Award show last night epitomizes the organization’s descent into liberal Hades. Jones was forced to resign as the Obama administration’s green czar due to his radical, far-left ideas, which include believing the Bush administration blew up the towers on 9/11. Jones has spouted extremely vicious and vulgar comments about political opponents. NAACP President Benjamin Todd Jealous called Jones “an American treasure.” Is Jones the “image” that the NAACP wishes to present to young black America while treating black U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and black former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice like dirt? Utterly outrageous and shameful.

Remember this classic commercial? As a car drives down the highway, trash is thrown from the window, littering the landscape. The camera cuts to the face of an American Indian. A tear rolls down his cheek. Imagine the face being that of MLK. A tear rolls down his cheek upon seeing what has happened to his inspired movement and his dream of brotherhood.

As for Dr. King’s dream of a day when people would be judged by the content of their character rather than the color of their skin, the NAACP functions in quite the opposite way. The organization views everything from a racial prospective, and race trumps everything except conservatism. A black choosing to embrace conservatism is the only sin the NAACP considers unforgivable. Thus, their disdain for self-reliant, independent-minded, patriotic blacks.

If the NAACP deems Van Jones worthy of their Image Award this year, then surely the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, famous for his “God d— America” comment, is a strong candidate for the prestigious award next year.

Selecting Van Jones to receive their award was truly a new low for the NAACP. To quote Rush Limbaugh, the organization should be titled the NAALCP, National Association for the Advancement of Liberal Colored People.

I am president of a new organization: the NAACPC, the National Association for the Advancement of Conservative People of all Colors. If he were alive today, the man I remember as being bigger than life, whose words touched and inspired me as a child at the 1963 March on Washington, would surely become a proud member. With a smile of brotherhood and open arms, I cordially invite all of you to join our cause. NAACPC.com.

As my patriot brother Lee Greenwood so eloquently proclaimed in his classic song, “I am proud [and extremely grateful] to be an American!”

Lloyd Marcus, (black) Unhyphenated American, singer/songwriter, entertainer, author, artist, and Tea Party patriot

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Housewives and moms Lisa Feroli, Diana Evans and Suki Carder epitomize what the Tea Party Movement is all about; We The People taking back our country in whatever ways our passion and talents lead us. This dynamic trio have created and host a new political forum which they have named, “Eat and Greet”. The forums are held in a restaurant in each Central Florida congressional district. All candidates running for office in that district are invited to attend. Each candidate is given two minutes on the microphone for an opening monologue. Diana, Suki and Lisa are polite but firm. When they say two minutes, they mean two minutes.

After the introductory monologues is the “Speed Dating” segment of the forum. Every candidate goes to a table of voters to chat and address their questions. When one of the host trio announces “time to switch”, the candidate moves to a different table repeating the process.

Lisa, Suki and Diana say we voters have had our fill of politicians talking at us via long speeches. They wanted to create an interactive forum which would give voters a unique opportunity to meet and talk with candidates eye to eye. The response to the “Eat & Greet” from voters and candidates has been outstanding.

In true Conservative respect for Capitalism and appreciation for the restaurant’s hospitality, the trio encourages attendees to order something and tip well.

“Eat & Greet”, the trio’s brilliantly simple proactive idea was birthed out of the Tea Party Movement. Lisa Feroli organized the first Orlando Tea Party which was so successful she was a featured guest on the Glenn Beck national TV program.

Diana, Suki and Lisa are not CEOs, associated with any PAC (political action committee) or a corporation. They are simply concerned patriots who love their country and feel compelled to work to save it.

As the song says, God truly does use ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. I say, way to go to my patriot sisters, extremely well done and I am proud of you. YOU ROCK!
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I performed my “American Tea Party Anthem” and “Twenty Ten: We’re Gonna Vote Them Out” at CPAC as a representative for TeaPartyExpress.org. I was struck and excited by the high number of youths in attendance (over 50% were under 25 years old). With liberal iron fisted dictatorship regimes ruling most of America’s campuses, how did these kids survive attempts to indoctrinate them? Those with whom I chatted said they simply figured it out. Just the other day, a friend’s daughter who is a freshman in college complained about being forced to write a flowery essay about how Obama mirrors Martin Luther King. It is a shame this brilliant young lady must choose between publicly standing up for her principles or a passing grade. The youths at CPAC were extremely enthusiastic and upbeat. I suspect many are practicing stealth conservatism at college.

It was also exciting to see many fellow black conservatives at CPAC. Interestingly, every black with whom I spoke had an entrepreneurial gleam in their eyes which broadcast, “I’m grateful to be born in America and I am going for it!” I detected no hint of entitlement or victim mindsets in these blacks. They were truly refreshing.

At CPAC, I debuted my book, “Confessions of a Black Conservative: How the Left has shattered the dreams of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black America”. I pray it will contribute to opening the eyes of my fellow blacks who have been deceived for so many years.

Most impressive at CPAC was the upbeat, excited and empowered atmosphere. With Scott Brown’s miracle win in Massachusetts and stopping the government’s take over of health care under our belts, We The People were feeling good and strutting our stuff. This was a dramatic contrast to the mood of CPAC last year. Obama had the house, the senate, and the American people under his spell. His agenda appeared unstoppable. Like the song, “What a Difference a Day Makes”, what a huge difference a year made.

To stop the wicked King Obama, We The People took to the streets with modern day pitchforks known as home-made magic marker signs. We facebooked, twittered, blogged and tweeted when needed. Across America we tea partied hardy. Amazingly, we put the progressives on the run. Celebrating our power at CPAC was so much fun.

The Tea Party Movement was the star of CPAC winning the prestigious annual Ronald Reagan award. This was the first time it was awarded to a movement rather than an individual. Thus, We The People were the stars of CPAC.

A number of CPAC attendees expressed concern that the Tea Party Movement might be hijacked by a political party. I do not believe this is possible. We The People are too savvy for that to happen. We will dance with any politician who embraces our agenda of fiscal responsibility, smaller government and national security. Be warned, we will hold their feet to the fire. Yes, we may be deceived by an occasional liberal in conservative clothing. Such characterless politicians will suffer the consequences of their betrayal at the polls.

Despite the Tea Party Movement’s incredible victorious defensive goal line stop of Obama’s agenda, some on our side still choose to be negative. They whine that both political parties are irreparably corrupt, it is all about money and power and nothing will change that. These people ridicule me for “wasting my time” traveling on the Tea Party Express tours and trying to make a difference. These sad sacks view our situation so hopelessly I almost feel it is my civic duty to refer them to their local suicide hot-line.

To my dear gloom and doomers, I offer a famous quote, “the only thing needed for evil to prosper is for good men to do nothing”.

As acknowledged at CPAC, We The People via the Tea Party Movement are a powerful force for positive change in America. Just as nothing in life, the Tea Party Movement is not perfect. But, it is one heck of a great start.

At CPAC, I saw an army of young, brilliant and enthusiastic conservatives waiting in the wings for their opportunities to fight. I met proud grateful black Americans who did not drink the Obama Kool Aid eagerly pursuing their dreams. Our conservative future, as the song says, “looks so bright we have to wear shades”. So let us bask in our successes and continue to make the weak links strong. Together, we can do this. Together and with a smile from God, we will restore America!

Lloyd Marcus (black) Unhyphenated American, Singer/Songwriter, Entertainer, Author, Artist & Tea Party Patriot

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Tea Party spokesperson and troubadour, Lloyd Marcus will perform his original songs “American Tea Party Anthem” & “Twenty Ten” during the Tea Party Express III Tour: Just Vote Them Out Show at CPAC.

FREE Admission, Appetizers and Drinks. TIME: 5:30pm – 7:30pm / DATE: Friday, February 19th.

PLACE: Atrium at Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Road, NW, Washington DC 20008.

Foreword by Michelle Malkin, Marcus’ well anticipated book, “Confessions of a Black Conservative: How the left has shattered the dreams of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black America” makes its debut at CPAC.

Below is Lloyd’s Commentary regarding leadership and control of the Tea Party Movement.

Tea Party Movement Untamed

It appears everyone and his brother is seeking to categorize, direct and control the incredible increasing powerful phenomenon known as the Tea Party Movement. Some say it is doomed to fail because it does not have a single charismatic leader. Some say taking a stand on social issues such as abortion is death to the movement. Stick to the Constitution is their mantra. Some fret, what about the in-fighting and groups splintering off to form new groups? Ticket prices sparked controversy at the first Tea Party Convention. Some believe the movement should forever remain grassroots. Some say the GOP is hijacking the movement. Some say we should not pick candidates. Some say it is silly not to pick candidates.

During CNN and BBC radio interviews, I was confronted as a black conservative with, “And what about those racist signs at the Tea Parties?”

Yes, the feelings, thoughts and opinions of Tea Party patriots are all over the place. What a mess! Well, I say how wonderful! I mean, think about it. Millions of Americans who have been passively watching our country slipping away for years are suddenly passionately seeking to restore it. So, frankly, I do not care that the movement is a bit wild and free. Scott Brown’s shocking historic win in Massachusetts confirms that we are making a huge difference.

To those who caution, stay away from social issues, I disagree. I see the Tea Party movement as being about passion, taking a stand and forcing politicians to listen to we the people. If your conscience and heart drives you to politically fight for the rights of the unborn and allowing God back into the public square, go for it! But, do not war against other patriots who do not share your passion. Focus your energy toward the opposition.

As for the movement needing a single charismatic leader, if or when it does, a leader will emerge.

Reporters love to jump on the issue of in-fighting within the movement. Well, this is going to happen wherever there are human beings. Every movement has opposing strategists, egos, hot heads and plain old bad apples. The Black Panthers broke away from MLK because they thought his non violent civil rights movement was too wimpy.

Jesus’ movement only had twelve guys. While they believed in and rallied around Jesus, they all had different ideas about how to get things done. John was about love, Peter was a hot head, Paul thought he was the smartest guy in the room and Judas was a bad apple. The Tea Party movement has millions of patriots. It is impossible to control them. Nor do I want to. Amidst the so called tea party chaos, we stopped government controlled health care, elected Scott Brown and deaf to the will of the people politicians are running scared.

While I have not seen a racist sign at a tea party, apparently a few have been seen. As I stated, every movement has a few bad apples. I have attended over one hundred tea parties around the country and traveling on Tea Party Express tours I & II. 99.9% of the attendees could not care less about Obama’s race. They are decent hard working citizens who love their country and disagree with the direction President Obama is taking us. Attempting to simply write them off as “angry whites” is extremely divisive and a supreme display of a lack of character.

It is impossible for the Tea Party movement to remain totally grassroots. Things move forward or backwards. Nothing in life stays the same. The rallies were great, “we’re mad as hell and we’re not gonna take it anymore”, support group events. The logical next step was to organize to do something about our concerns. Thus, I do not have a problem with the movement progressing to the next level.

I also love the charge that the republicans are hijacking the movement. If the republicans are finally listening to the people and embracing our issues which are fiscal responsibility, less government intrusion and a strong national defense, I say, Hallelujah! But listen up republicans, you can not just talk the talk. You must walk the walk!

For those who are stressed because this high spirited bucking bronco movement refuses to be tamed, chill out. It’s all good. Sometimes, I believe, you just gotta let go and let God.

There is one seduction I strongly advise against, a third party. It would ensure liberals winning elections. However, if the republicans select a liberal turkey to run, we tea party patriots must select a conservative eagle to run against both party’s liberals. Now, that’s the power of we the people.

So, go forth my fellow patriots. Keep collectively and individually doing whatever your passions and skills lead you to do to Take Back America!

Lloyd Marcus (black) Unhyphenated American, Singer/Songwriter, Entertainer, Author, Artist & Tea Party Patriot
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CONFESSIONS OF A BLACK CONSERVATIVE

I struggled with whether or not to discuss this topic. Our Haitian neighbors are suffering tremendously. I am extremely proud and thank God that we, America, were first on the scene, doing what we always do: come to the rescue of people in need. I questioned, “Lloyd, are you making much ado about nothing?” Well, you be the judge.

I am confident that Indianapolis Colts football player Pierre Garçon meant no disrespect to the USA when he waved the Haitian flag after the Colts’ victory over the Jets in the AFC championship game. However, I must confess that it rubbed me the wrong way. Please, this is not a rebuke of the young, excited athlete. He simply wanted to give hope and a shout-out to his homeland. I only wish Garçon had waved both flags: the Haitian flag and Old Glory.

Frankly, I feel that taking pride in being an American simply is not what it used to be. In his 1989 farewell speech, President Ronald Reagan expressed his concern that the kind of patriotism we grew up with was fading away. I call it “patriotism cooling.” Reagan said that parents were questioning the necessity to teach their children about the greatness of America and the sacrifices which were made for the freedom and liberty we enjoy. Garçon not even thinking to wave the U.S. flag is testimony of the “patriotism cooling” Reagan saw coming.

Unlike “global warming,” “patriotism cooling” is real and extremely dangerous. In our schools, national pride is considered biased, ignorant, and rude. How dare we think of America as exceptional?! Our kids are no longer taught the incredible sacrifice our boys at Normandy made for freedom. I recently read that educators are pushing a new curriculum which would eliminate much of America’s early history. The more ignorant our kids are of the value, the struggle, the uniqueness, and the price of freedom, the more passive they are when freedoms are systematically taken away. And yet, our schools are teaching songs about Barack Hussein Obama, mmm…mmm…mmm.

Patriotism cooling did not happen overnight. Incrementally, à la death by a thousand cuts, America has been dissed by television, Hollywood, schools, Democrats, the left, and most outrageously, even the President of the United States. Democrat Congressman Jack Murtha accused our military of rape and murder. Democrat Senator Dick Durbin accused the America’s treatment of GITMO detainees as being equal to the Nazis’ death camps, the Soviet gulags, and the genocidal campaigns of Pol Pot. President Obama accused the U.S. of arrogance. He chastised us for consuming too much and settings our thermostats too high. Obama travels the world bowing to foreign leaders and apologizing for our country.

Unquestionably, the Left’s constant bashing has instilled in some Americans a negative perception of their country. Actor Danny Glover even blamed, believe it or not, the earthquake in Haiti on the U.S. I received the following e-mail from a grandmother who agrees. She wrote, “…we are the ones who are killing the world with our own destructive ways. It just goes to show you we have to change the way we live.” Hogwash!

Truth be told, America is the greatest, most generous, and most compassionate nation on the planet.

Private citizens gave an estimated $240.92 billion to aid the victims of hurricane Katrina.

The U.S. has donated billions to Haiti over the years. Thousands of missionary organizations have been attempting to help Haiti for years. Haiti earthquake relief contributions from the U.S. far exceed the contributions of all other countries combined.

A byproduct of the Tea Party movement is a resurgence of patriotism. While I am encouraged and grateful, we still have a long way to go. Our children must be taught American exceptionalism. They must be educated about the cost of freedom, which is extremely precious, fragile, and unique to most of the world.

Americans must stop allowing themselves to be intimidated by the left. Under threat of taking it out on their kids via a lower grade, parents were forced to watch the Al Gore propaganda global warming movie. Gore’s film is another “cut” to our country. It contributes to the left’s orchestrated, anti-patriotic, “we’re the world’s bad guys” agenda.

My friends, Lady Liberty deserves much better. Please, stand up for America. Teach your children. I’ve penned a Haiti relief song titled “Haiti Relief is Who We Are.” Sadly, it is unique because it praises America rather than bashes her. My song celebrates the generosity and greatness of America. It is unfortunate that for these reasons, the song will be considered controversial. Nevertheless, I join with Ronald Reagan in seeing America as it truly is: “a shining city on a hill.” I pray you will do the same.

-Lloyd Marcus, (black) Unhyphenated American, singer/songwriter, entertainer, author, artist, and Tea Party patriot

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10. Realize you are blessed to have been born in the greatest land of opportunity on the planet.

9. Nobody owes you anything. You are not entitled to the fruit of labor by someone else.

8. Do not view yourself as a victim. Victim-hood requires surrendering your power.

7. Show up on time, clean and sober. This is half the battle.

6. Promise little, but deliver a lot. This will make you a star.

5. Do not make babies out of wedlock. It births numerous problems.

4. Keep your word. Respect is your reward.

3. Do not let anyone tell you what you can not achieve. They believe because they failed, you will also.

2. Always do your best. It reflects who you are.

And the number one key to liberation, success and happiness is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Lloyd Marcus (black) Unhyphenated American, Singer/Songwriter, Entertainer, Author, Artist & Tea Party Patriot
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The Bible says, “I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree” (Psalms 37:35). A classic scenario is evil appearing to be all powerful only to be defeated. Wow, what an accurate description of the collapsing Obama administration.

The Obama regime had all the power, the White House, a majority in the House and the Senate. Team Obama owns the liberal media. Because the media selected him, they have a vested interest in protecting his presidency. Obama also had the American people in his corner; youths considered him a rock star, blacks saw Obama as their Great Black Hope and naïve whites thought casting their vote for a black guy would finally put an end to them being called racist.

Our master of deception president accuses republicans of standing in the way of his government run health care plan. While in reality, the republicans do not have enough votes to stop any item on Obama’s unprecedented far left radical agenda. Obama believed he could silence all descent from “we the people” by playing the race card. Yes, Obama, the all powerful, seemed unstoppable. Who could have ever predicted that the weight of Obama’s own arrogance would trigger his demise? Ego is Obama’s Achilles’ heel.

Almost from day one, Obama began usurping unconstitutional power; nationalizing banks and the auto industry. While deceitfully preaching unity, Obama was like the guy in cowboy movies who stands on the steps of the jail house. He masterfully works the crowd into a frenzy and demands that they drag out the accused prisoner and hang him. This is what Obama did to corporate executives, CEOs and anyone who opposed his agenda. It is not unfair to suggest that the SEIU (Service Employees International Union) thugs who beat up a black conservative at a town hall meeting were inspired by Obama’s orders for his supporters to attack his opposition by “hitting back harder”. Obama’s posse.

In President Obama, I see a bully. During his State of the Union Address, Obama used his, pardon the pun, “bully pulpit” to bully the free market, banks, insurance companies, republicans and even the supreme court. Obama governs the Chicago way; no compromise, simply destroy your opponent. “Mr Thug Goes to Washington” would be the perfect title of a movie about his reign.

Leadership emanates from the top down. Mary Kay of MK Cosmetics said, “The speed of the leader is the speed of the gang”. Obama’s number one and two enforcers, Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi equal, if not surpass, his unbelievable arrogance. At town hall meetings across America, “we the people” passionately said “no” to government run health care. As an exclamation point to our national, “no”, 1.7 million protesters showed up in Washington DC. Unbelievably, the Reid/Pelosi tag team are still conniving and scheming to force Obama Care down our throats. Remarkably arrogant.

While the Obama regime appeared powerful, unstoppable and spreading “like a green bay tree”, a change was happening across America. Americans were awakening from their Night of the Living Dead Obama zombie trance. His speeches were no longer heard as the voice of a messiah.

Republican Scott Brown’s shocking win in Massachusetts confirmed that Obama’s spell had been broken. Even after Obama’s emergency visit, the Senate seat owned by democrats for almost half a century was lost; a devastating affirmation of Obama’s declining power.

But who is responsible for the fall of the “chosen one”? Not the republicans. While the Tea Party movement has played an extremely vital role, Obama’s biggest problem has been his arrogance and his ego. Contemptuously, Obama believes he can use America’s ignorance of history and the facts, his presumed superior intellect and amazing oratorical skills to ignore the Constitution and the will of the American people. Obama arrogantly remains relentless in his quest to implement his rejected overreaching agenda.

I have received gloom and doom emails saying, “Lloyd, you tea party folks are just wasting your time. Our government is corrupt and nothing will change it”. My response, “So, your solution is we sit on our hands and do nothing. Thanks for sharing”.

Despite our big bad president’s continued huffing and puffing and threats to blow America’s house down, his power is rapidly declining. This is why when confronting evil, one should never give up. Keep moving forward, fighting the good fight and doing what makes sense and feels right to do. You never know what tomorrow may bring. In politics, as in life, things can change on a dime.

A month ago, freedom and liberty were on life support. Obama’s government run health care, cap and trade and the rest of his socialistic agenda appeared to be unstoppable “done deals”.

Today, Obama’s promise to “fundamentally transform America” appears to be down for the count. This makes me feel like singing, “The sun will come out tomorrow, bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow there’ll be sun…”

Lloyd Marcus (black) Unhyphenated American, Singer/Songwriter, Entertainer, Author, Artist & Tea Party Patriot

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I’ve often said jokingly that Black History Month should more accurately be called “white people and America suck” month. Rather than focusing on all of black history, every February the liberal media and most democrats gleefully bring up all of America’s past sins. Fine. I mean after all, it is a part of history. But what is so wrong is these race exploiters imply that current race relations in America have not come very far from the days of blacks being lynched. Thus, Black History Month in reality is the liberal democrat’s annual fund raiser and promo campaign for more entitlement programs.

American blacks have achieved amazing things under extraordinary circumstances; most of which could not have happened without the assistance of good decent God fearing whites. But we never hear about these white “good guys”.

At age 12, George Washington Carver witnessed the hanging and burning of a fellow black male by the KKK. Carver never forgot it. As a young man, a white family saw Carver’s potential and encouraged him to apply to attend a white college. In 1890 Carver was accepted at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. Due to Carver’s character and brilliance in art, music and science, he won the respect of the faculty and his fellow students. A white teacher suggested Carver focus his career toward horticulture. Carver followed her advice. The teacher introduced Carver to her father who was a doctor. With the doctor’s endorsement, Carver became the first and only black student at Iowa Agricultural College in Ames, Iowa. Again, Carver was extremely active and popular. A new white student objected to Carver eating in the dining hall. The new student was shocked when all the students rejected him and rallied around Carver.

This incident confirms my belief. Yes, there are evil knuckleheads in the world. But when you do the right things, decent people will rally around you. George Washington Carver went on to become a great humanitarian and a world renowned scientist. Carver’s achievements were extraordinary.

As a child, Carver had witnessed the worst behavior by whites, the murder and desecration of a human being by the KKK. And yet, as an adult the generosity, kindness and encouragement of whites enabled Carver to bring his amazing discoveries to the world.

During slavery it was illegal to teach blacks to read. And yet, whites did educate blacks because they knew it was the right thing to do. The Civil War was fought and the Republican party was founded with the liberation of blacks as a major issue.

Every Black History Month we are bombarded with specials showcasing white America’s history of persecuting blacks while totally ignoring the history of white blood, sweat and tears shed for blacks. It appears that all black achievement was made in spite of and without any help from racist white America.

As long as race exploitation is a profitable industry, America will never be allowed “off the hook”. Outrageously, the Obama administration called the same white majority who elected him racist for rejecting his government run health care plan. Race exploiters will never retire the Race Card. Race profiteers say, “Ah, it’s my favorite time of the year, Black History Month. Time to convince America that they owe us and hit them up for more freebies!”

I would love to see a more fair and balanced celebration of Black History Month. Make it more focused on black achievements and less about victim-hood-ism. Kids need to learn more about hard working self reliant blacks such as Booker T. Washington who in 1881 founded the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. Washington encouraged blacks to be entrepreneurs.

Before the 1920’s, Madame C. J. Walker started out as a poor little black girl, orphaned, abused, and uneducated early on in life. Walker started her own business of manufacturing hair goods and preparations and became a millionaire. Her motto was only one-self can help themselves to get where they want to be. “…if I have accomplished anything in life it is because I have been willing to work hard.” said Walker.

With Walker becoming a millionaire at a time when America truly was racist and sexist, how can modern day blacks justify having a victim and entitlement mindset.

In fairness, Carver, Washington and Walker are featured during Black History Month in classrooms and the media. But it is not mentioned that the success of these outstanding Americans is testimony of the greatness of our country. I am simply saying Black History Month should not be used for extortion, an occasion to portray white America as villains and to lay a “guilt trip” on them.

Lloyd Marcus (black) Unhyphenated American, Singer/Songwriter, Entertainer, Author, Artist & Tea Party Patriot
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You just gotta love the spine of Rush Limbaugh. Truth can be hard. While I would like to give Rush credit for always dealing with topics truthfully regardless of the consequences, I believe Rush’s DNA prevents him from dealing with them otherwise.

From Rush’s cautioning of conservatives not to jump on the Ross Perot bandwagon to commenting on the media’s unrealistic portrayal of Donovan McNabb, telling the truth has gotten Rush in trouble.

Rush’s most recent offense of ‘truth telling’ is his analysis of the media’s distorted, bias and fault coverage of various aspects of the Haiti disaster. One of the media’s falsehoods pointed out by Rush is their claim that Obama’s response to the Haiti disaster is far superior to Bush’s response to Katrina. Rush understands that unchallenged mis-truths later become facts.

In typical fashion, the usual suspects in the media distorted Rush’s remarks and accused him of saying things he did not say. They called Rush a racist and mind-spirited; standard names guaranteed to make white conservatives run for cover.

Thus, once again, I find myself thanking God for giving America Rush Limbaugh. I thank Him for creating a man who simply does not know how to go along to get along. There are not many things in life you can count on. But, you can always count on Rush Limbaugh telling it like it is.

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In 1968, James Brown released his song, “Say It Loud — I’m Black and I’m Proud.” The cruelest and saddest effect of slavery and racism in America is that it caused us blacks to hate ourselves. When I was a kid, I picked up an unspoken vibe from my fellow blacks that light-skinned blacks were better than us of a darker completion. “Good hair” meant similar to white. One summer afternoon, my mom yelled, “You kids get in the house! You’re gettin’ too black out there in that sun!” I remember thinking, What is wrong with getting darker? This mindset is why Brown’s black pride anthem was so important and empowering.
Thank God that today, black youths would consider Brown’s song absurd and laughable. Despite what civil rights dinosaurs (stuck in the past), race profiteers, and the Obama administration would have us believe, America’s race relations have come a long way, baby.

Blacks are CEOs and multimillionaires. A full-figured, dark-skinned black woman could arguably be the most influential woman in the world, and a black man resides at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. The emergence of blacks from slavery to power confirms the God-inspired greatness of America. While the NAACP continues to sing, “We Shall Overcome,” news flash — the truth is that we have overcome!

As singer/songwriter of the “American Tea Party Anthem,” do I need to pen a silly song titled “Say It Loud – I’m Conservative and I’m Proud”? Liberals use their bully pulpits of the White House and mainstream media to misrepresent and demonize conservatism. This has made many conservatives fearful of coming out of the closet. Even George Bush felt the need to soften conservatism by putting the word “compassionate” in front of it. Such pandering to the left only contributes to the lie that conservatism is heartless and cruel. The truth is quite the opposite. Liberalism is arrogant, demeaning, and harmful. True compassion is expressed through conservatism.

And yet, far too often, we conservatives allow ourselves to be put on the defensive for telling the truth and offering our commonsense solutions. We allow the left to dictate the rules and what we can and cannot say. They even determine what is or is not racist. It was recently reported that liberal democrat Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid described then-Senator Barack Obama as “light-skinned” and “with no Negro dialect, unless he wanted to have one.”

Apparently Democrats Reid and V.P. Joe Biden, who made a similar racial comment, agree with L.A. Times reporter David Ehrenstein. Ehrenstein, a black man, called Obama “a Magic Negro” in an article. Conservative Rush Limbaugh was called a racist for simply mentioning the L.A. Times story.

Here is the blatant double-standard. Jackson, Sharpton, the NAACP, Democrats, and the mainstream media would have a cow had a conservative made the same comments as Reid. After they publicly flogged the racist conservative Republican SOB, they would demand his resignation. Reid apologized, and his liberal buddies ask us to forgive him. I mean after all, isn’t that what Jesus would do? Don’t you just love it when libs, whose mission is to ban God from the public square, refer to Jesus?

Taking back America requires that we stop being intimidated. We must boldly stand up for what is right, commonsense, and truly compassionate. For example, speaking English is unquestionably crucial to moving forward economically in America. Frustratingly, conservatives who encourage all Americans to speak English are attacked by the left as racist. Shake it off and keep telling and standing up for the truth.

The Tea Party Movement has been a coming-out party for conservatives, a kind of Proclamation of Liberation. We are standing up and saying “no” to political correctness and liberal tyranny. Still, like battered wives, some conservatives are shy about espousing the virtues of conservatism. They cannot bear the pain of being branded with the “R” for racist on their forehead for opposing any Obama agenda item. Nor can they handle being called heartless and cruel for opposing Obama’s redistribution of wealth via government-run health care.

On March 27, I will be on the road again with national Tea Party Express Tour III (TeaPartyExpress.org). I performed as a singer and speaker on tours I and II. Perhaps I should take a cue from James Brown and write a song to perform — one that will empower my timid conservative brothers and sisters who have been beaten down by liberal abuse and tyranny. “Say It Loud — I’m Conservative and I’m Proud!”

Now if I can just master a few of those dazzling James Brown dance moves. I can imagine the live report of my spectacular tea party performance: “Reminiscent of the late godfather of soul, amazingly, Lloyd does a spin and a split; the crowd goes wild! Oh my gosh, somebody call 9-1-1!” On second thought, I think I’ll stick to just singing and speaking.

Lloyd Marcus (black) Unhyphenated American, singer/songwriter, entertainer, author, artist, and Tea Party patriot.

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This topic may infuriate many of my fellow blacks. I am talking about black monolithic thinking and black racism.
Black actor Michael Clarke Duncan is probably best known for his brilliant performance in the movie “The Green Mile”. I watched a Steve Harvey special on BET (Black Entertainment Television). Harvey was on stage in a hall filled with a mostly black audience. He criticized Duncan for playing an ape in the 2001 “Planet of the Apes” movie. Harvey said that Duncan playing an ape would set blacks back many years. He said he asked Duncan, “How much are they paying you to play an ape?” The black audience enthusiastically agreed with Harvey. Harvey even said that when Duncan appeared on his radio show, several black callers pressured him to chastise Duncan for accepting the role.

Am I crazy, or is Harvey’s and his audience’s problem with Duncan playing an ape absurd? White and black actors played apes in the movie. Once in full ape makeup, it is impossible to distinguish who is black or white. How is Duncan harming or betraying his race?

In typical “groupthink” fashion instilled in the black community by their black liberal plantation overseers and Democrats over the years, the independent-minded black actor was expected to turn down a role in a major motion picture to appease an erroneous perception.

Of course, I realize that whites have called us monkeys and apes in the past. But what does that have to do with Duncan playing a role? Will whites say, “Duncan played the role so well, perhaps blacks really are monkeys”? The black criticism of Duncan is based on paranoia and a bit of racism — kind of a “we know how those white folks think” attitude. “How much are they paying you to play an ape?” asked Harvey. Isn’t it fair to assume that Harvey is really asking Duncan, “How much are they paying you to betray your people?”

Black presidential candidate Barack Obama receiving 96% of the black vote can be described only as an example of groupthink and racism. I caught heck for not sheepishly following the lead of my fellow blacks in voting for and worshiping at the feet of their Great Black Hope. How dare I ignore Obama’s skin color and scrutinize this man seeking to be elected leader of the free world?

Blacks expected me to ignore Obama’s associations with radial America-haters, his voting three times against protecting babies who survive abortions, and his socialist agenda of redistribution of wealth. Black America decided that Obama’s skin color trumped everything, and I had better get in step. As Rev. Wright said, “I am tired of Negroes who just don’t get it!”

Such attacks against black individuality and attempts of control by an indoctrinated black community and liberals truly offend me. I am an individual who happens to be black. My race is the human race. And yet, do I enjoy seeing blacks succeed outside of the box set for them by liberals? Absolutely, because I am sick of liberals and black overseers dictating what is considered acceptable black behavior. Black overseers (Sharpton and company) were not outraged because Tiger Woods cheated on his wife, but they were offended by his choice to have affairs with white women.

In urban communities where black male school dropout rates have reached epidemic levels, studious and articulate blacks are accused of trying to be white.

I never dreamed that we blacks would need to be liberated from ourselves. Like all humans, blacks are extremely diverse in their talents, tastes, and desires. We must stop allowing ourselves to be manipulated and intimidated into collectively voting for Democrats in order to keep Sharpton, Jackson, and the NAACP employed.

Though our ancestors came to America on slave ships, we blacks are extremely blessed to be born in the greatest nation on the planet. It is time we let go of the past. Yes, I know this will infuriate and shock some of you (race profiteers), but it is true. Black overseers and liberals must stop exploiting America’s past sins and viewing America from a 1950 point of view. For the sake of our children, blacks must see America for what it truly is today: a wonderful country where if the Obama administration would simply get out of the way, anyone with an idea, a dream, and a willingness to work can succeed. It is time to end “groupthink” and black racism and celebrate individuality and independence.

For this cause, I say to Al Sharpton, Jeanine Garafolo, and all you other libs, “Let my people go!”

Lloyd Marcus, (black) Unhyphenated American, singer/songwriter, entertainer, author, artist, and Tea Party patriot
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During the presidential campaign, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Barack Obama would be a good candidate because he was “light skinned” and “with no Negro dialect, unless he wanted to have one”. Since the exposure of his racist comment, Reid has been running around apologizing to every black in America.

The elephant in the living room of the controversy that everyone seems to be ignoring is Reid’s horrific slap in the face of white America. In essence Reid believes, “most white American voters are racists who will not elect a dark-skinned black man”. Reid owes white America an apology and his resignation. This will never happen because democrats and the mainstream media believe it is OK to trash white America. Liberals have been portraying white America, mainly white males, as racist villains who victimize everyone from Christopher Columbus to the current Tea Party patriots.

As a black patriot, I am more offended by Reid’s dis of my white fellow Americans than I am of him insulting me as a black man. White liberals have been insulting and demeaning us blacks for years. It is what they do. Liberals believe blacks cannot be successful in America without lowered standards and their intervention.

Years ago, a white friend’s son came home from middle school in tears over the cruelty of our founding fathers against Native Americans. Today, that kid is a 23 year old America-hating Marxist. Thank you public schools for your liberal America-sucks curriculum.

Liberal actress Jeannine Garafolo called the Tea Party Patriots “tea bagging redneck racists” for their opposition of Obama’s far left radical agenda. I have yet to hear one Democrat or liberal media member rebuke Garafolo’s outrageous comment. The liberal Democrat House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi called the tea party attendees an angry mob, Astroturf and even threw in the term Nazi for good measure. Again, trashing, insulting and demeaning white America is fair game.

Without hesitation the Democrats trash white America whenever it serves their purpose. When Obama said the white police officer acted stupidly for arresting black professor Gates, for which Obama had to later apologize, the liberal Democrat machine went into action to defend Obama. They launched a media campaign to prove that America’s white cops do profile and abuse blacks.

In the 30 minutes I was on the Stair-Master at the gym, I witnessed two black Democrats on TV saying that Reid simply spoke the truth. Both blacks said they do receive more respect from whites because of their light skin. This is absurd. Oprah Winfrey, a dark skinned black woman is one of the most influential people in the world. America is the home of countless highly influential, powerful and wealthy dark-complected blacks. Rushing light skinned blacks on TV to defend Reid’s false accusation against whites is yet another example of how democrats have no problem trashing white America to save one of their own.

A part of me hates the touchiness of our society. The slightest infraction and everyone is screaming, “Off with their head!” But in the case of Harry Reid, demanding his resignation is truly in order. Every poll confirms the majority of Americans are against Reid’s horrific massive government takeover of our lives disguised as a health care bill. Still, this arrogant evil man has chosen to undermine the will of the people. Reid and company desire to ignore the Constitution and hijack as much of our freedoms, liberty and culture as they can get away with. The passage of government run health care would be a major victory in their quest to transform America.

I would relish a scenario similar to what happened to Al Capone happening to Harry Reid. The government knew Capone was guilty of numerous serious crimes. However, they could not gather enough evidence to convict him. Finally, they were able to send Capone to prison on the lesser crime of income tax evasion.

Reid is guilty of betraying the American people. Unfortunately, the Democratic Party, with help from a sycophant liberal mainstream media, have built a protective wall around Reid. But the exposure of Reid’s racism and contempt for the American people could punch a huge hole in the protective wall which surrounds him. And just like the city of Jericho, hopefully, Reid’s protective wall will come tumbling down.

Lloyd Marcus (black) Unhyphenated American, Singer/Songwriter, Entertainer, Author, Artist & Tea Party Patriot

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My wife Mary’s eyes glaze over whenever I mention football. “But honey this is about life not football” I promise her. She graciously listens. Three years ago with only a few minutes left in the game, all Tony Romo, quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys had to do was hold the football so his kicker could kick a game tying field goal. Romo fumbled the ball.

After his horrible unbelievable mistake, the young quarterback sat on the bench dejected with his head hung low. John Madden, former pro football coach was one of the announcers on the TV broadcast team. Madden said, “Somebody needs to tell Romo to get his head up. This game is not over and he still has to lead his team”. Wow, I don’t know why, but I found the wise old coach instructing (mentoring) the young man quite moving.

Madden was saying leadership is understanding it is not about you. As the Bible says, “To whom much is given, much is required”. Madden is also saying, OK, Tony Romo, you said you wanted to be the leader of this team; you must do just that, Lead! You do not have the luxury of sulking over your mistakes. True leadership is putting the needs of your team before your needs.

The Obama administration and the media puts his needs before the best interest of the American people. They believe since Obama is the first black president, he is simply too big to fail. Consequently, every event, policy and etc is judged from a “how will this affect Obama’s presidency” point of view rather than what is best for America.

They protect him at all cost against all offenders. Rush Limbaugh was verbally gang flogged for daring to say he hoped Obama’s wacko agenda failed?

Think about this folks. We have a president that everything is about him. Despite it being the best facility to house enemy combatants, Obama has vowed to close Guantanamo Bay prison to appease far left voters. It’s all about what is best for Obama.

Months ago, Obama called the Cambridge cops stupid for arresting Gates. Black professor Gates was wrong. The white decorated arresting officer was right. Still, the Obama administration and liberal media immediately went into “defend Obama mode”. They launched a national champaign on talk shows, print and etc attempting to prove Obama correct; all police are racist profilers who abuse blacks. Can you imagine the lengths Obama and his minions will go to make him look good. Throw national relations between blacks and the police under the bus, no problem. It’s all about Obama.

Most outrageously, along with 9-11 terrorists, the failed underwear bomber will be given the same legal rights as an American citizen, free lawyer and etc. Why? To pander to Obama’s far left America hating radical voters. Trying terrorists in civilian court will give them access to our intelligence and a worldwide platform to spew their anti-American rhetoric, thus putting American lives at risk. No problem because it is not about us, it’s all about Obama. He has to throw his voters who think we deserved 9-11 a big bone.

After three terrorists attacks in the last six months, many predict another attack will put our president in deep trouble with the American people. That might be the truth regarding a normal presidency. But, you just don’t get it. The media will simply circle the wagons around their golden child. Obama’s black skin is the ultimate trump card exempting him of any criticism and objective critique.

Obama-ites in the media and democrats call the millions of Tea Party Patriots who are against Obama’s, “Fundamental restructuring of America” an angry mob of rednecks and racists. Ignoring the presence of highly visible blacks such as myself and others (I wrote the national Tea Party Anthem for crying out loud) lib commentator Chris Matthews boldly proclaimed, “There are no blacks at the tea parties. They’re all white!” Again, trashing whites and straining race relations in America to further Obama’s agenda, no problem. It’s all about Obama.

Obama was caught on video eight times during his campaign promising health care negotiations would be broadcast on C-span. Now in the White House, Obama has rejected C-span’s request to broadcast the health care negotiations. Obama’s lie will only be reported on a few cable networks and the web. The majority of the mainstream media will protect Obama.

Remember, when the story broke about elementary school kids being taught songs praising Obama? The real message in the songs is, “It’s all about Obama…Mm…Mm..Mm!”

I could go on and on giving examples of how the media judges every political event as how it will affect the presidency of their sacred black president with no regard for America’s best interest.

Here is another quick example. After his heart attack scare, Rush Limbaugh said the health care he received was excellent. Rush said the American health care system is the best in the world. The media was outraged and called Rush’s proclamation an attack against Obama. Apparently, praising our health care system is unacceptable and bordering on “hate speech” when it does not line up with Obama’s agenda. Everything is about Obama.

Mr. Obama is the man who occupies the Oval office, but he is not our leader. He has yet to grasp the concept that it is not about him.

By the way, quarterback Tony Romo did get his head up. He has lead his team to numerous victories. Today, Tony Romo is a pro football superstar.

Lloyd Marcus (black) Unhyphenated American, Singer/Songwriter, Entertainer, Author, Artist & Tea Party Patriot

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A recent article predicted the Tea Party Movement will fail and fade away because it does not have an official leader promoting a single agenda. I disagree.

After attending a Florida tea party, Rhonda Lochiatto, an elementary school teacher decided to run for school board. In her own words, “I am tired of the mismanagement of funds that goes on in the school district and of the current policies and procedures that are taking place when it comes to grading, etc”.

Rhonda epitomizes what the Tea Party Movement is all about; concerned citizens, true patriots, stepping up to the plate and doing whatever their passions and gifts lead them to do. In my travels across America on Tea Party Express tours one and two, I met many patriots young and old who were running for office for the first time. Seeds planted by the tea parties have harvested a cornucopia of new organizations. Their common goal: Take Back America!

No, we do not have a single person as our grand puba. We are blessed with several great leaders; Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann and Dick Armey to name only a few.

Any attempt to rein in all Tea Party Patriots under one leader and strategy would be a mistake, not to mention impossible. Unquestionably, the power and force of the tea party phenomena grows daily as more and more Americans awaken from their Obama (he sure is pretty, black and speaks well) trance. They rub their eyes, see the craziness of his agenda and shutter, “Oh my gosh, what have we done!”

The Tea Party Movement is bigger than any one person. Patriots driven by their individual passion and talent are needed on all fronts local and national.

The only thing I would advise against is the formation of a national third party. It would split the conservative/libertarian vote thus insuring democrat victory. Remember the phrase, “Not your dad’s Chevrolet”? Obama, Reid, Pelosi and company have an agenda far different than our parent’s perception of the democrat party. The party has become a haven for far left radicals, socialists, secular progressives and plain old America haters.

While I admit the republicans are guilty of embracing a “liberal lite” agenda to win votes, (which did not work, John McCain case in point) they lean the closest to our values. Not one republican voted for Harry Reid’s Health Care Horror. Frustrated, many of you yell, “There is no freaking difference between either party”. That simply is not true. Thus, our efforts are best served getting the Republican party back on track rather than forming a third party.

I realize the idea of “We The People” starting a third party is romantic, seductive and feels empowering. But it is living on Fantasy Island rather than the real world. Running third party candidate Ross Perot against George Bush Sr. is how Bill Clinton, the long shot, won the election. Perot took votes from Bush, not Clinton. Attempting to form a third party again would be like a movie sequel, “Ross Perot Two: This Time its Devastating”.

Now, while I am against forming a national third party, running third party candidate Doug Hoffman in New York was a good thing. The republicans betrayed us by selecting and heavily funding ($900,000) far left candidate, Dede Scozzafava for New York’s 23rd congressional district. We Tea Party Patriots around the country just said, “No!” We rallied around Hoffman sending national support and funds for the local race. Despite both parties ganging up on Hoffman, (outrageously Scozzafava, the republican, dropped out and endorsed the democrat) our Conservative third party candidate nearly won. Hoffman’s near victory sent a powerful message to both parties. They now realize we are a force with which to be reckoned. There’s a new sheriff in town whose name is the Tea Party Movement.

I would be extremely leery of any self appointed leader of the Tea Party Movement. If we are to have a leader, his or her emergence will happen spontaneously via the people.

With great optimism and anticipation, I enter 2010. This is the year politicians who have ignored our voices and betrayed their duty to uphold the Constitution will experience the shock and awe of our wrath at the polls in November.

As to the theory the Tea Party Movement needs a leader; like the line in the Mel Brooks movie, Blazing Saddles, “Badges? We don’t need no stinking badges”, I say, “Leader? We don’t need no stinking leader!” We the people are doing just fine.

Lloyd Marcus (black) Unhyphenated American, Singer/Songwriter, Entertainer, Author, Artist & Tea Party Patriot

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In defense of Bill Clinton, their democrat president, the liberal media campaigned to convince Americans that character does not matter. In the midst of the Clinton scandals, I was shocked to hear even a minister say Clinton’s affairs were a personal matter and did not affect his presidency. The media spin worked.

An extraordinary man was featured on the Glenn Beck TV program, Jon Huntsman, founder of the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Asked by Beck to share, Huntsman told a tale of amazing integrity. In the 80s, Huntsman sold his business for 54 million dollars. The buyer’s lawyers were slow. In the 6 months it took them to finalize the contract, Huntsman’s business grew in value 5 times their original deal. The buyer was willing to pay more. Huntsman said he would stick to their original deal because he had given his word and shook the buyer’s hand. Huntsman’s character and integrity is a striking contrast to the caliber of men and women we have running our country.

Huntsman shared a quote from Winston Churchill, “With integrity, nothing else counts. Without integrity, nothing else counts.” I could not agree more. The kind of people we put in office is extremely important.

With Harry Reid and the democrats circumventing the will of the American people to pass their unprecedented massive government takeover of our lives disguised as a Health Care bill, Churchill’s words could not ring more true. Integrity equals Character. And these evil people have none.

How did these scoundrels get elected? It has been said, “the people get the government they deserve”. Do we deserve these socialists who are committed to changing America into an abomination of our Constitution, hijacking our freedom, liberty and culture; bankrupting the futures of our children and grandchildren? Is this the change many voted for? Did we bring Harry Reid’s Horror on ourselves? I think not.

Sadly, socialism is what some voters wanted. These pathetic entitlement minded knucklehead losers are still waiting for Obama to pay their rent, buy them a car and provide the gas. But the majority of Obama voters were conned, sold a lie, a moderate candidate. Funny how that “C” word (Character) always comes back to haunt. If a president is a narcissistic liar, it does not matter what he says.

Despite catastrophically high unemployment numbers, our character deficient president looks into the TV camera and boldly proclaims all is well. His blatant lies include the health care bill is deficit neutral, no government funded abortions and no health care for illegals. Obama’s character is so flawed you can almost always assume the truth is the opposite of whatever comes out of him mouth. It is horrific to have such a man as leader of the free world. A devastating experience taught me years ago character always matters.

The Old Man and The Lincoln.

My wife and I sold our home in Maryland to pursue a career opportunity in Florida. One of our two vehicles was an old Lincoln with a nightmarish oil leak. After hiring and firing numerous mechanics and spending $1500, the leak continued. We decided to dump the car before leaving for Florida.

An old white gentleman, probably in his 80s, answered our ad. Time grew short and we were desperate to sell the car. I did not want anything to blow the deal. Being an interracial couple, I thought it best Mary, my beautiful blonde wife, show the car to the gentleman alone. I read men like women wearing bright colors. So, I suggested Mary wear her red dress.

Mary met the old man in a restaurant while I waited in our second car. The Lincoln and Mary were a hit. The old man asked Mary to follow him home to finalize the deal. I followed.

As we approach his home, this was before cell phones, I attempted to telepathically tell Mary do not park in his driveway for he would surely notice the oil leak. She parked in his driveway.

Mary stayed in the old man’s home for what felt like forever. Because of his frail frame and slow deliberate movements, I had no fear for her safety.

Finally, Mary came out and hopped in the car. “I got it”, she exclaimed! “$3000, cash!” Elated, we gave each other a high five. At last the thorn in our side was gone.

As we drove home, Mary explain why it took so long to finalize the deal. The old man was obviously lonely. He liked Mary and shared family albums and stories with her. His wife of many years was in a nursing home. He visited the love of his life every day. Shamefully, I tried to justify our sin. “He is old. He won’t drive much. The oil leak is no big deal for him.”

Upon entering our front door, the phone was ringing. It was the old man. “Mr. Marcus, can I get my money back? That car is leaking oil something fierce.”

Suddenly, I was overcome with shame, sadness and embarrassment. Mary felt the same conviction. When the pressures of life squeezes you, what comes out reveals who you really are. I was devastated by what came out of me. I was so consumed with my needs I sacrificed my integrity. Just as Judas betrayal Christ and sold his soul for 30 pieces of silver, I sold my character for a measly $3000.

My replied to the old man was, “Yes sir, of course we will return your money.” Circumstances prevented us from returning his money until after the weekend. Meanwhile, I could not look at that money without weeping.

When we returned his money, the old gentleman thanked and praised us for being good honorable people. However, I knew we should have been honest and upfront with him from the beginning.

As Churchill said, “With integrity, nothing else counts. Without integrity, nothing else counts.”

Our country is under siege by evil characterless politicians. Yes, I boldly use the “e” word because I believe it to be accurate. Their power grabbing socialistic agenda is an anathema to our Constitution and everything which has made America great.

As Reid and company celebrate their under the cloche of darkness 1am victory vote, they under estimate the power of right and the will of we the people. Our integrity and love for our country will not allow this evil to prevail. 2010 is coming and there will be heck to pay!

Lloyd Marcus (black) Unhyphenated American, Singer/Songwriter, Entertainer, Author, Artist & Tea Party Patriot

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It is New Years Day. I just returned home from a great workout at the gym. Squats, leg press and 30 minutes on the Stair Master. Last year at this time, I was losing weight despite eating like a horse. Diagnosis, Diabetes.

I have learned my blood sugar numbers are better when I reduce calories and exercise. Despite this knowledge, I have been lazy and not exercising. I had a revelation today. “You can exercise for an hour 3 or 4 times a week or you could probably have to attend kidney dialysis 4 or 5 times a week for 4 hours.”

Tea Party Express III tour begins March 27^th. I MUST be in good shape and ready to go for my country. Happy New Year!

Lloyd Marcus (black) Unhyphenated American

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I hate to say this out loud. Upon hearing Rush Limbaugh was in the hospital and his condition serious, I felt a nervous twinge in my stomach. Dare I say it, I thought, “Oh my gosh, what if Rush was gone”. I could not help but think of the shocking passing of Michael Jackson. The next morning, I timidly turned on my TV. “Praise God!”, Rush is resting comfortably.

I had the same fearful feeling in my stomach once before years ago. My wife passed out after dinner as we were leaving a restaurant. She awoke and was fine. During the time she was unconscious, the thought of life without her overwhelmed me with fear. The incident gave me a whole new appreciation of her and our relationship.

This incident with Rush makes me feel the same way. I am sure when Rush started his career, he simply wanted to earn a living doing what he loves to do. Rush had no idea he would grow to mean so much to millions and his country. Rush Limbaugh has become bigger than Rush Limbaugh.

Rush, please take care of yourself. We (America) love and need you! God bless.

Lloyd Marcus, (black) Unhyphenated American
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What I am about to share has little political relevance. It is simply a candid expression of my gratitude and a testimony to how anything can happen in this glorious experiment called America.

Last Christmas, because I was selected by my congressman to decorate an ornament for the White House Christmas tree, my wife Mary and I were invited by Laura Bush to a reception at the White House.

The White House sent me a six by six inch silver plastic ball with specific instructions. The theme of my design must reflect my state (Florida) in a red, white and blue color scheme. Also, the decorated ornament must be returned by a specific date in the same box in which it was delivered to me.

My design was pretty neat, if I do say so myself; stars, palms trees and water all done in thousands of tiny beads. A great bead artist, Jenny Shibona, implement my design.

Artists across America selected to decorate ornaments were invited to the reception hosted by First Lady Bush.

Getting through security took awhile, but not too long. The White House was wonderfully decorated, each room more beautiful and spectacular than the other. The food and desserts were delicious and elegantly presented including a white chocolate replica of the White House.

Mrs. Bush’s three hundred or so guests enjoyed Christmas music played by a young soldier on a grand piano. I asked the pianist if she knew “The Christmas Song” and could I sing it? Amazingly this courageous trusting young pianist invited me to sing as she accompanied me. Judging from the applause, we were a hit. Wow, my first unofficial performance at the White House.

Shortly after my performance, Mrs. Bush made her grand entrance. Everyone flocked to her as a chorus of cameras flashed. Laura delivered a charming speech thanking us artists.

The staff photographer took a picture of each artist and their date/guest in front of the official White House Christmas tree which was later mailed to us.

The waiters had a very polite way of informing us when the reception was over. Waiters stood in both entrances of the buffet room. When guests tried to reenter, “Excuse me, this room is closed”.

It was a truly wonderful and memorable evening. The most amazing thing about our White House visit was Mary and I were homeless five years earlier. Through making a crazy impulsive decision to quit my job of 15 years as a graphic designer and supervisor at a TV station to pursue a music career, we fell upon extremely hard times. Only in America could I become internationally known and dining at the White House. Our journey is also a great testimony to God’s Grace, Love and Faithfulness. I share details of our incredible journey in my soon to be released book, “Confessions of a Black Conservative: How the Left has shattered the dreams of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black America”.

Mary and I left Washington DC and drove to the hills of West Virginia to visit her parents.

After a lovely few days with her folks, we prepared to fly home to Florida. Mary’s mom’s computer was broken so we could not download our boarding passes. We were forced to drive10 miles to Mary’s sister’s office to use a computer.

To get there, Mary’s mom instructed, “Take Grassy Lick Road”. As Mary drove the extremely hilly and winding road, we kept losing the radio signal. So, we turned the radio off. We didn’t see a single soul; only small farms, horses and black cows eating grass. “Oh honey look, there’s a deer” yelled Mary. Then we saw two, and two more, five deer in total.

A slight chill was in the air. We smelled someone using their fireplace. When we finally reached the main highway, we realized that beyond the acknowledged deer sightings, we hadn’t spoken our entire cruise down Grassy Lick Road. We rode in silence enjoying the subtle sounds of nature. Mary and I almost simultaneously turned to each other and said, “Wow, was that awesome or what!” That little detour was so beautiful, relaxing and peaceful.

What appeared to be a negative, her mom’s broken computer, turned out to be a lovely little gift from God. I’m learning to view more of life’s detours in a more faith filled light.

Our years of struggle since quiting my job in 1993 have forced Mary and I to grow up. In our youth, we were ungrateful and arrogant; funny how hardships teach you gratitude. We have acquired a greater awareness of blessings; not just the big blessings, but the small ones like Grassy Lick Road, a supportive phone call when you really need it and winning the bid on eBay for that perfect gift for a friend. We have also learned that true happiness is found in surrendering to God’s purpose for our lives.

As we enter this holiday season, Mary and I are extremely mindful of how far we have come thanks to God and being blessed to have been born in the greatest nation on the planet.

I am looking forward to continuing my “Million Handshake March” while on “Tea Party Express III Tour: Just Vote Them Out”, which launches March 27th. I can hardly wait!

Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Blessed New Year!

A young married couple, Paul and Nancy were neighbors of mine back in the seventies. Nancy was extremely excited. An unexpected opportunity arose for her to attend college. This would broaden her horizons and enable her to pursue opportunities beyond her current minimum wage jobs. Paul was dead set against it. He confided in me, “I’m afraid if she gets educated, she may not want me anymore”. I thought, “So rather than allowing Nancy whom you profess to love to be all she can be, you would prefer to keep her down”.

In the eighties, I was a member of a team of six artists at a Baltimore TV station. They hired a new kid. Jeff was talented, enthusiastic and ambitious. Whenever someone came in the art department with a request and our supervisor was unavailable, (while other artists ignored them thinking it’s not my job) Jeff stepped up and took care of them. Jeff’s attitude caused tension between him and our union. While the union could not nail Jeff for doing anything outside of the restrictions of our contract, the consensus was he was too friendly with management and eager to do things beneficial to the company. The real conflict was Jeff’s nature drove him to excellence and our union encouraged group mediocrity.

I shared these two stories as examples of attempts to stifle personal greatness. Folks, liberals (black and white) have been stifling black American individuality and greatness for years while deceptively shrouded in compassion. In reality, liberals’ true attitude towards independent blacks is, “Who the “H” do you think you are? How dare you achieve success without us”.

Liberals use intimidation and punishment to rein in blacks who bypass their formula for success. Dr King believed in personal responsibility. He required his fellow marchers to be clean, sober and even tempered. He marched and gave his life for fairness, not special concessions. By the way, Dr King was a Republican.

The liberal media celebrates black achievement only when it comes from an, “I made it in spite of America’s racism” point of view. Blacks who proclaim, “I achieved because America is the greatest land of opportunity on the planet for all who choose to go for it” are vilified by the media; branded Uncle Toms and traitors to their race.

The Left’s message is clear. To be authentically black and faithful to their race, blacks must not achieve on their own, view themselves as eternal victims and reserve at least a minimal resentment against white America.

While in the supermarket check out line, I saw Rev. Al Sharpton, the poster child of the “America Sucks for Blacks” campaign, on the cover of Ebony magazine. Gag me.

I searched the internet. Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice or U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas have never been featured on the cover of Ebony magazine. Think about that. Before the election of Obama, the two most powerful blacks in America, (Rice was the most powerful woman in the world) have never graced the cover of black America’s most prestigious magazine. Why? Because most black media outlets wish to keep the “blacks need liberals to achieve” thing alive. Rice and Thomas achieved their phenomenal success the old fashion way, they earned it.

Sharpton on the cover of Ebony magazine is typical of liberal black media’s betrayal. They have been feeding their people spin and mis-truths for years, all of which is designed to keep blacks on the government dependency plantation and voting for democrats.

Imagine how empowering it would be for blacks if Ebony featured a self made black conservative on it’s cover. When I say, “self made”, I do not mean without any assistance. No man is an island and all who succeed had help along the way. I am talking about achieving through education, hard work and doing the right things as opposed to the liberal demeaning path to success which is lowered standards, playing the victim card and affirmative action.

Frustratingly, entrenched false paradigms are difficult to break. The Republican party was partly founded to end slavery. Historically and today, Republicans have proven themselves to be far greater friends to blacks than the democrats. And yet, most blacks believe Republicans are racists. Despite numerous mega-rich blacks and America electing a black president, most blacks mindlessly embrace the liberal lie that America has not changed much since the 1950s. Compassionately, I want to grab black America by the collar and slap it while yelling, “Wake up…snap out of it!”

I know two black brothers. The elder has a factory job which he hates for 20 years. His mind is infected with liberal rhetoric, “The American system is designed for blacks to fail”. Meanwhile, his younger brother ignored the lies and started his own successful janitorial business shortly after graduating high school.

Life is about choices. Liberals do a great disservice to minorities by constantly attempting to convince them they are eternal victims unable to achieve without liberal intervention. It has been said, “If you love someone, set them free”.

Lloyd Marcus (black) Unhyphenated American,
Singer/Songwriter, Entertainer, Author, Artist & Tea Party Patriot