Comments on: Ask Roland

By: Abdulaoblagodta

Abdulaoblagodta — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 02:52:00 +0000

Naw……it don’t really, as long as it’s a mounent if it’s used to maintain the the memory of one of americas greatest products. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. according to Tavis Smiley ( if I may) and as usual, thanks for listening……………………..Abdulaoblagodta

By: Abdulaoblagodta

Abdulaoblagodta — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:57:00 +0000

Hahahah you’re funny, Like you makin more than 1 mil. a year. If that was so why are you here.

By: Abdulaoblagodta

Abdulaoblagodta — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:35:00 +0000

(correction line 14, following post) …..home loans of 250,000 more or less to black folks to default on anyway.

By: Abdulaoblagodta

Abdulaoblagodta — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:16:00 +0000

America need not anotha movement like Occupy Wall Street. I believe their movement is going down the wrong path. I don’t like the way the carry the American flag (upside down), or the way many of them are behind a mask. Oh sure they have excuses for doing both, but they are really weak reasons I don’t think can be really justified. America needs to stand with our president for as it is now, the GOP is sayin’ no to everything as is a few Democrats. Seems to me many who voted for President Obama feel like just because they cast a vote their job was complete., Well, voting is only a small fraction of the entire process.If President Obama has no cooperation from out of Capitol Hill,or from the people he has limited power. Oh sure he can use Executive Order (which can also be overidden), but why should he have to do that if WE all stand behind him.Are YOU just gonna sit back and watch him get the boot. Look America,keeping him in office to finish the job requires your imput. He needs you,we need him. Occupy Wall Street is out pounding the pavement making their voices heard. Now I’m not sayin’ Black America has to Join ‘em, but looks like to me here in Kansas City it is mostly a 99 % white.I am not tryin to make it a racial issue, but if their demands are fulfilled and we as black folk do not state our wants some where,some way, what is there to be fulfilled for us. Black America had nothing to do with the housing market crash for I dont know of any institutions or banks that were giving home loans of $250,000 or more to default on anyway. Seems to me problems of black folk really ain’t important until the same problems impact white America.like drugs or foreclosures. On this site I stated nearly 2 years ago that the possibility the threat of health care being repealed, now it looks like banking reform and most other matters signed into law by the President are at risk. Wake up. And as usual,Thanks for listening, Abdulaoblagodta.

By: Antonio Lovett

Antonio Lovett — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:48:00 +0000

HI MR.ROLAND: I KNOW THAT YOUR BUSY MAN. PLEASE FIND TIME TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ME. I HAVE HUGE STORY ABOUT 10,OOO + MORE JOBS.THIS COULD HELP PRESIDENT OBAMA. SEEMS LIKE NOBODY WANT TO LISTEN TO ME.HOPEFULLY THE LORD WILL TOUCH YOUR HEART TO FIND TIME TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ME. MY NUMBER IS 321-453-1234,,QSK FOR TONY OR 321-917-1524..THANK YOU AND MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU

By: Chioke Hassan

Chioke Hassan — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:56:00 +0000

I am a muslim. I feel that Hip Hop shouldn’t hate on muslims.
I feel Hip Hop artist should go after homeland security beaucse of there treatment of muslims and Arabs.

By: Chioke Hassan

Chioke Hassan — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:52:00 +0000

Dear Roland
How did 9/11 change you? Could you have seen race riots during 9/11 like in 1968?

From
Chioke Hassan
Baltimore,md

By: Jpeg13

Jpeg13 — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:23:00 +0000

i am very proud of you

By: Shumaketann

Shumaketann — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:51:00 +0000

What do you think?
Today running a
campaign to win a presidential primary can range in cost
from $50 million US Dollars to over $100 million. Once the primaries are over
and the nominees begin their campaigns to win the general election, an additional $75 million is typically spent.
If the US is going through a recession, where will this money come from?

Although, some Americans were not prepare for this in 2008 President Obama
became the first African American President of the US. Those whom have disagree
with the fact of him being President over the last three years the world has heard
adult men and women whine excessively, criticizing, blocking, and hindering his
performance. I am certain the stress from hating is not agreeing with you all
health. I never heard nearly as much criticism about Former President, Gov. Bush
during his 8-year term as I heard about President Obama in the past 3 years. The
question is Guess Who Bought United States Hell.(G.W.B.U.S.H) Spending
all the money, causing a frightful recession, this is turning into a horrific
scene. This is no joke this is serious. There is no middle class anymore. Countless
people have lost and are still losing their jobs, homes, apartments, cars,
unemployment benefits, health insurance, and their sanity. Since, millions of dollars
could be raise, to hear the same promises that Americans have heard and seen
since 1789 elections likewise, raise the money to get us out of this recession. Therefore,
please straighten up America first by suspending the 2012 Presidential elections until this recession
is resolved. In regards to the presidential candidates, who are currently
running, it is my belief it would benefit the country should they present their
brilliants ideas to President Obama. I say this with the up most respect to all
leaders of this country; if elected as President, I feel you would not be able
to correct our problems within 4 years either, but unity can. Politicians pay cuts and billionaires/millionaires
donations are needed during this time.

During this period, we need
prayers, unity, companionship, and common sense, in addition to education, experience,
profession, and expertise.

No! Neither I am a politician nor into politics. I am among the countless number
of people losing everything. I am a person who thinks outside the box in order to
help others and myself during this crisis, as well as being an encourager.
Maybe my poem PraiseTime will encourage someone.

Sincerely
TP(1)

douglasiville Ga.

By: Ringerhatt

Ringerhatt — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:47:00 +0000

We need to call on African American Nurses to health improve the health of the African American Race.How? by recruiting, teaching and paying for their schooling. Not small token donations. Payment for 2 and 4 yr programs.The health of African Americans is a national emergency and the Nurses have a responsibility to organize the doctors and others in the healthfield to help improve the health of their culture. Sojourner and Harriet was a nurse. Elizabeth Mahoney was the first black nurse they act with purpose. New day so many children are being lost and killing each other it their mainly a problem with their health mental and physical. A Call to Action!

By: Ringerchatt

Ringerchatt — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:40:00 +0000

It is nice to have a moument to King but it doesnt look like him. Artist are in an uproar. Does it matter?

By: Shumaketann

Shumaketann — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 22:57:00 +0000

Start today: Run a Sacrificial Race

Presidential elections have taken place in the United States every four years,
beginning in 1789.
Today running a
campaign to win a presidential primary can range in cost
from $50 million US Dollars to over $100 million. Once the primaries are over
and the nominees begin their campaigns to win the general election, an additional $75 million is typically spent.
If the US is going through a recession, where will this money come from?

Although, some Americans were not prepare for this in 2008 President Obama
became the first African American President of the US. Those whom have disagree
with the fact of him being President over the last three years the world has heard
adult men and women whine excessively, criticizing, blocking, and hindering his
performance. I am certain the stress from hating is not agreeing with you all
health. I never heard nearly as much criticism about Former President, Gov. Bush
during his 8-year term as I heard about President Obama in the past 3 years. The
question is Guess Who Bought
United States Hell.
(G.W.
B.U.S.H) Spending
all the money, causing a frightful recession, this is turning into a horrific
scene. This is no joke this is serious. There is no middle class anymore. Countless
people have lost and are still losing their jobs, homes, apartments, cars,
unemployment benefits, health insurance, and their sanity. Since, millions of dollars
could be raise, to hear the same promises that Americans have heard and seen
since 1789 elections likewise, raise the money to get us out of this recession. Therefore,
please straighten up America first by suspending the 2012 Presidential elections until this recession
is resolved. In regards to the presidential candidates, who are currently
running, it is my belief it would benefit the country should they present their
brilliants ideas to President Obama. I say this with the up most respect to all
leaders of this country; if elected as President, I feel you would not be able
to correct our problems within 4 years either, but unity can. Politicians pay cuts and billionaires/millionaires
donations are needed during this time.

During this period, we need
prayers, unity, companionship, and common sense, in addition to education, experience,
profession, and expertise.

Sincerely
TP(1)

PRAISETIME

In a lifetime, there are good times
and there are bad times

At all times, we should pray, and give God the praise

Sometimes we pray for help, He does not answer
when we think He should but He will answer in time

As time passes on, feeling disappointed, we forget,
prayers are granted when we ask according to His will.

At nighttime, we cried out to God for help——but there is no answer or no help!

At bedtime we cannot sleep

At mealtime we cannot eat

In between time,
still no answer, no help, and no peacetime

For a longtime, we feel our prayers have gone unheard
and our expectations fail to happen

Overtime we get wavering faith, now our praises
become less

Oftentimes we pray with a clean heart and we give
it to God but it appears not to be His holy Will

Sometimes we feel like throwing in the towel,
giving up on life, but we hang on hopelessly, as life keep beating us up time
after time

This is a good time to give God the
highest praise

“For you know that the testing of your faith
produces steadfastness” James 1:3

In the mean time, you
keep on praying; keep your faith, and put your trust in Him,

No time will the Lord ever give up on us

He is the Father of
time, ——- never late, ——He is awesome and always on time

He, the timekeeper surely
knows how much u can bear… I declare

In the beginning of time,
He said, “For everything, there is a season, and a time for every
matter under heaven”: Ecclesiastes 3:1

There will never be a
Time when His word changes.
In time, you will have the Victory. This is part-time
misery

It is Praise time; —————–we are on God’s time

By.TP(1)

PRAISETIME

In a lifetime, there are good times
and there are bad times

At all times, we should pray, and give God the praise

Sometimes we pray for help, He does not answer
when we think He should but He will answer in time

As time passes on, feeling disappointed, we forget,
prayers are granted when we ask according to His will.

At nighttime, we cried out to God for help——but there is no answer or no help!

At bedtime we cannot sleep

At mealtime we cannot eat

In between time,
still no answer, no help, and no peacetime

For a longtime, we feel our prayers have gone unheard
and our expectations fail to happen

Overtime we get wavering faith, now our praises
become less

Oftentimes we pray with a clean heart and we give
it to God but it appears not to be His holy Will

Sometimes we feel like throwing in the towel,
giving up on life, but we hang on hopelessly, as life keep beating us up time
after time

This is a good time to give God the
highest praise

“For you know that the testing of your faith
produces steadfastness” James 1:3

In the mean time, you
keep on praying; keep your faith, and put your trust in Him,

No time will the Lord ever give up on us

He is the Father of
time, ——- never late, ——He is awesome and always on time

He, the timekeeper surely
knows how much u can bear… I declare

In the beginning of time,
He said, “For everything, there is a season, and a time for every
matter under heaven”: Ecclesiastes 3:1

There will never be a
Time when His word changes.
In time, you will have the Victory. This is part-time
misery

It is Praise time; —————–we are on God’s time

By.TP(1)

By: JQPublic

JQPublic — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:44:00 +0000

Dear Roland Martin;

As a former Republican who voted for President Bush twice, and turned Independent and voted for Obama, I am still surprised, and dumfounded no one continues to talk about how we were making progress paying off our national debt prior to President Bush’s Tax Cuts.

Please correct me if am wrong, but was not the U.S, Government making headway in paying off the deficit prior to George Bush?

When President Bush and congress didn’t raise taxes to pay for the Afghan & Iraq wars, or the Senior Drug Plan, or TARP, what did the American people expect would happen when we were not paying down the national debt…..?

Now that the Republicans are now wearing their Budget Austerity Hats, instead of their Bush budget blinders, the debt they racked up will now have to be solve by eliminating US Government social programs. We need to manage our social programs better to save their existence, but to gut them so that we can pay for President Bush’s irresponsible decision not to raise taxes, come on!

I am deeply afraid the Republicans will continue with their talking points to convince the American people their budget cutting way is the best way to fix the U.S. deficit.

Eliminating the Bush tax cuts for everyone should be on the table, and if we have to increase taxes for everyone to finally pay for the Afghan and Iraq wars so be it.

Thank you for listening. Please continue your excellent work.

PS; I strongly believe Bush ran our U.S. economic horse to the ground, and President Obama had to jump on the same horse while giving it CPR. Wake up America! Why do the Republicans get to buy a new horse when they are in power, and expect the Democrats to keep riding it after they are gone. NOT FAIR AT ALL! For once, I like to see the Republicans payoff their part of the National Debt prior to leaving office.

By: Williewoodarjr

Williewoodarjr — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:26:00 +0000

It’s a disrespect to GOD for 2 men and 2 women to have sex with each other. People in society know they can’t take money or anything on this planet with them when they die, yet they praise the dollar and fine people for their voice.

By: Willie Woodard, Jr.

Willie Woodard, Jr. — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:20:00 +0000

…and where are our mothers, fathers and grandparents? People wonder why AIDS is consistently spreading. Look at what the people on this earth are doing. You can’t wrap it all up by combining being bullied with being gay. The only people I have remorse for are people who are raped because they didn’t ask for that abuse.

By: Keisha Latrelle Johnson

Keisha Latrelle Johnson — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:11:00 +0000

Amen to that brother

By: Willie Woodard, Jr.

Willie Woodard, Jr. — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:10:00 +0000

Hey Mr. Roland Martin. Thank you for allowing the public to talk to you. I am from Atlanta, GA. I just want to make a comment about Tracy Morgan’s apology. I don’t think he should have apologized for his comments and thoughts on the “gay rant”. The man is right for what he did. It seems that no one else is trying to help teach what is right. I am not afraid to use my voice especially when I am teaching just people in my neighborhood. In Leviticus 20:13 King James Version (KJV)
13If
a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them
have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their
blood shall be upon them.” This scripture applies to male and female and the media is scared to focus on the real subject; that engaging in homosexual acts is forbidden and that’s in the good book.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 23:52:00 +0000

Oprah’s most sacred vow is the one she made with the Bilderberg Group.

Mainstays of the organization Bill Gates and David Rockerfeller have been stalwart in their position that population control is the most problematic issue confronting the human species to date.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

http://www.bing.com/videos/wat...

There are many conspiracy theories associated with the Bilderberg Group and its members,and we should take them seriously. Many Bilderberg Group meeting attendees happen to be heads of state and members of the Commitee on Foreign Relations(CFR).

The CFR is Bilderbergs watchdog group that ultimately dictates U.S.foreign policy.

Is it possible that the death of this child is the direct result of an agenda being imposed upon the impressionable young students at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy?

Whatever the case may be the real culprits of this crime will, as always, go unpunished.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 23:52:00 +0000

Oprah’s most sacred vow is the one she made with the Bilderberg Group.

http://www.bing.com/videos/wat...

The CFR is Bilderbergs watchdog group that ultimately dictates U.S.foreign policy.

Is it possible that the death of this child is the direct result of an agenda being imposed upon the impressionable young students at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy?

Whatever the case may be the real culprits of this crime will, as always, go unpunished.

By: Kennet_washington503

Kennet_washington503 — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 04:23:00 +0000

I stood up to the office of the US Government and have been harassed ever sense.That office being Social Security.I’ve been assaulted and my apt has been gone into,I’m a 2x Honorably Discharged Veteran{USMC}. Is this standard practice for the US Government?

By: Tammie1103

Tammie1103 — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:05:00 +0000

Hello. first let me say that my children are included in the 5 African American students (one little girl) in this particular school. The little girl was walking home from school, and two little boys, who were walking with their parents, called her N***** B***** and taunting her as she walked home. Her mother took her back to school and the principal didn’t see any urgency to talk with the parent because he was helping with basketball practice. I feel that EVERY child should be able to attend school safely and without any harm. I am very upset and I don’t blame the children as much as I do thier parents and the principal.

By: VailbridgeL

VailbridgeL — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 19:53:00 +0000

Why did Wal-Mart promise not to sell these bullets? Michael Moore did a story this last year and spokespeople from Wal-Mart said they would not sell these bullets.
Wal-Mart needs to answer why these bullets were sold!
This is Columbine all over again…..nothing learned,
Bullets sold.

By: ProgDem

ProgDem — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:03:15 +0000

Roland: When republicans are in the majority, they get what they want. Even when they are in the minority, they still seem to get what they want. Dems can't win. The only way I'll vote in 2012 is if someone challenges Obama in a primary. As a 99er, I am deeply dissappointed in his decision to extend the Bush tax cuts, and not fight for us. While my kids Christmas will be grim, the wealthy will be laughing all the way to the bank. Thanks Mr. President

By: Independent voter

Independent voter — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 01:27:17 +0000

Why can't democrats mention the fact that:
1- The rich doesn't want the so called tax cut, but economic growth. Talk to Mr. Buffet, B. Gates etc
2- We did gave the rich tax cut and lost lots of jobs, what makes us think they will create jobs now? It is time to reduce debt. The jobs will be created if there is high demand for goods and services. These so called rich will create jobs regardless of tax cur extension or not. Their basis for hiring, as any business oriented decisions, is demand supply not tax.

I think democrats and their representatives in the cable chatter are not presenting their case adequately.

By: D. Quarles

D. Quarles — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 17:15:48 +0000

After listening to your debate last night on CNN re tax breaks for the wealthy I was left with this question. If under the Clinton administration more jobs were created and the middle class prospered without tax breaks for the wealthy, why then were so many jobs lost under the Bush administration after the tax breaks for the wealthy were initiated? Can you show a chart that illustrates that the wealthy 2% make more money in total than the rest of the 98% of Americans! And they need tax breaks???? Is the Republican Party still stuck in failed trickle down economics only with a different name? And why isn't there more open debate on Plutocracy and the threat it poses to Democracy?

By: Ronnie Hollingsworth

Ronnie Hollingsworth — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 22:23:19 +0000

Mr Martin I am a man, and a Black man in these United States of America. I didn't think that I would ever live to see a Black as President. However it did happen, and it was only by GOD's grace. Now we come to another point that I hope I'm not the only one who has noticed, the stripping of Presidential power from the office of the president. This didn't happen until a Black man got that office. I can connect the dots, and I have connected the dots. The picture(s) that came from those dots would take a lot longer for me to discuss or express, what I really would like to know is. Just what is going on, did our people think that he (the President) could do this single handed. And what about the other side are they so afraid coming together as one, or is it that the only way they know is to divide and conquer.

By: Norenforsenate

Norenforsenate — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 23:32:00 +0000

Look at my You Tube video which although dramatic, applauds the President for vetoing a VERY bad Bill passed by the entire corrupt Congress.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CCrHLbX_Qg
Dr. Scott Noren
I had to get the word out some how..I hope you pass along my video

By: Norenforsenate

Norenforsenate — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 23:30:00 +0000

I am an Oral Surgeon in Ithaca New York and am a Democrat. Like Roland, and unlike Sarah Palin, I believe that there are things we need to do better for our health that will save lives and billions of health care dollars. I am out to reform the Democratic Party inside out and am going to try to run for US Senate, as a Democrat, against a TRUE CORPORATE DEMOCRAT, Kirsten Gillibrand. I want to be a guest on Washington Watch, so if Roland is reading these comments, I hope he will get in touch with me to set that up. I would fly to Silver Springs to do this. I hope you want real campaign finance reform, less buying of votes with stupid earmarks, capping of monthly health insurance premiums and regulations and incentives to keep jobs here instead of going overseas. If so, please have me on the show because we need to change Washington ASAP!
Dr. Scott Noren
norenforsenate@gmail.com
http://www.norenforsenate.com

By: Valley Bear

Valley Bear — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 21:06:00 +0000

“It’s clear that we can’t go 24 hours without Sarah Palin saying something so stupid that it defies logic,” The reality is it is very clear the News Media can’t wait for Palin is say something so they can splash it over the 24/7 news net work as a fill in. How about treating her the way she should be treated, a spoiled little 4 year old – just ignore her, and she will go away. That’s all.

By: Vajohnson6

Vajohnson6 — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 13:24:00 +0000

You may need the government to make eating choices for you, but some of us are able to read labels and make our own decisions just fine.

By: Ally from Colorado

Ally from Colorado — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 07:35:00 +0000

I never have been a fan but I have to say – you look great. You appear healthy and happy. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving <3

By: ee_swgr

ee_swgr — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 01:31:00 +0000

Roland,
I was listening to NPR this morning and they talked at length about the economic woes of Ireland. The austerity measures to be put in place by their leaders are aimed directly at the individuals least responsible for the current conditions, poor and middle class. The epic battle of reducing taxes will lead to economic prosperity myth was highlighted in this article below:

http://www.taxfoundation.org/blog/show/626.html

I was wondering why issues like these are not highlighted and our elected officials asked to explain why we are not heading in a similar direction? We are currently experiencing pain now. Hopefully this will be highlighted in discussions! Thanks! RJ

By: Uncleoftwo

Uncleoftwo — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 21:36:05 +0000

Regarding your column about the Royal engagement leading the news and not something “American”. Sometimes it's just not all about “America” or all the trials and tribulations she goes through on a daily basis. A bit of good news doesn't go amiss from time to time and this was a good time for a 'good news' story. There's plenty of time in the other 364 days of the year to have all the leading “American” news you want. Besides, Britain is a close ally and friend and it doesn't hurt to enjoy a celebration their country holds dear by leading the news with what they consider to be a vital part of their nation's fabric. I wonder if you would feel the same way if Prince William was becoming engaged to an African-American. Hmmmm…

By: MsJones

MsJones — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 22:16:44 +0000

I voted during mid term elections and did not expect President Obama to come out and solicit my vote for the local area. I try to educate myself and read about the issues because I have to make my own decision. He is one man and I expect to see local politicians and people like you who I am more likely to view on your show to update me on the changes that have been done in this administration. I listen to you on the TJMS almost every morning and appreciate your prospective, however lately you have been sounding like the tea party affiliates. I understand that you are supposed to be bias but come on…….we all know that the other news channel give free publicity to the other party. They talk loud just like you but lately, you are talking loud and being negative and I am still waiting on people like you to say something other than, they need to create jobs. When are you and the negative nay sayers going to put a company in those places like Detroit to create jobs? Everybody is a complainer with no real solutions. It's like being the quarterback and there is no offensive line.

By: concerned

concerned — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:58:35 +0000

Mr. Martin, Today a series of videos have popped up on the internet showing a shocking racist tirade against a black postal man delivering a letter to a woman who signed for it and later decided she didn't want it. Her tirade, use of the N-word, and suggested physical abuse of the postal worker is appalling! Recent stories are circulating that this man was fired after withstanding this abuse. I am so disgusted and so shocked by this video, however, no major news carrier has covered this story or done the investigation to get the full story ( though the video pretty much says it all). This video DEFINES why the U.S. is NOT Post-racial, and those who think so need a reality check. PLEASE, cover this story and ASK the HARD QUESTIONS! This is not acceptable for the America I want to live in!
I saw the video at http://colorlines.com/archives/2010/11/racist_woman_gets_hingham_postal_worker_fired.html

By: Sandson77

Sandson77 — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:44:55 +0000

After we went to war with Iraq , over throwed their goverment, and we was in control of the their country. Who was in control of Iraq's oil. Where did the oil go.

By: Philip Franklinsr

Philip Franklinsr — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 23:33:51 +0000

After hearing today the country had a gain of over 158,000 jobs. This information should have been out there before everyone voted on Tuesday. I wounder what all the OBAMA HATERS have to say about that.

By: Rafleyb

Rafleyb — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:31:42 +0000

President Obama needs to communicate his ideas and accomplishments more effectively. He needs Dr. Marc Lamont Hill on his team.sdfasdfkjasldkj

By: James

James — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 19:57:15 +0000

I am a supporter of President Obama. I believe in his agenda and the policies that he has implemented and advocated. There has been a lot of speculations and political spin about the reasons for the “shellacking” the Democratic Party experienced on Tuesday. I believe there are several.
Some people believed a lot of the untrue information that opponents of his policies so irresponsibly disseminated. ( many believed that there taxes were being raised). Some were susceptible to the fear tactics that were so prevalent (death squads, socialism etc). Others blamed him for the gridlock in Congress.
There is, however, one reason that I think the President must seriously consider. He was a farmer during a time of famine. While his polices may result in a bountiful harvest in the near future they do not put food on the table today and the mid-term elections were more about the ability to address immediate needs. I truly believe that we will all benefit from his focus on health care, financial and education reform but there must also be a focus on policies that result in more short term success.

By: Noggy48

Noggy48 — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 02:02:09 +0000

I agree, but what is more telling is that so-called Christian conservatives are among those who say the horrible things they say about him or to him. Out of the heart the mouth does speak. I am confounded by those who revel in the idea of his defeat…and they say its not about race. Yeah, right!

By: Pamloury

Pamloury — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:22:15 +0000

Yes Democrats across the country have messed up. Sadly, though in this economic climate the FIX for jobs & other grass root day to day problems will not and cannot be addressed by the foul retoric spued out by republicans and their T-Partiers. Let's face it and call the results what they really are. “A WHITE BACKLASH directed at a Black President” We must understand that no Black or Brown man/woman can win anything in the USA with out the support of White women and the White uneducated vote. In this election that demographic joined together with the customary Republican Male Voter to show their contemp not for the office of President, but for who is in the office. So again this country is divided along its customary RACIAL LINES. They let us know who is truly in power and who has always been in power. Let's call a spade a spade. I have never seen a President treated like Obama has been treated and I have been around for every president from Kennedy to Obama. I have never seen the Republicans so openly Venomous since the late 50's when my business owner parents spoke of it. Now it's returned and with a vengence. CAN'T BLACK FOLKS SEE WHAT'S GOING ON??? I am soooo disgusted.

By: Phxtallguy2

Phxtallguy2 — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 23:30:18 +0000

Is it me or have non-rich people lost their voice. Deficits, which are owned by the Republicans, are bad but don't ask rich people to pay for the 2 wars and an unregulated banking industry that caused the run up. I am amazed at how easily most working class people are fooled. There are not enough people who make more than $250,000 to influence an electiion so those who swung the election certainly are not poor or rich, but are the people who lost their jobs because the banks stop lending. Sarah Palin who have joined the ranks of the people she now supports is very good at getting middle class women to enrich her more by crying conservatism all the way to the bank.

Conservatives are against big government and are pro big business up until it is time to pay for their excesses when they say “let the middle class pay for them” because all we want is the benefit and the middle class agrees and gives the Republicans some of their power back. Let see how much of the deficit is reduced by increased taxes on the middle class and no tax increase on the rich.

By: sickofit

sickofit — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 23:01:40 +0000

On the TJMS, post election day, Roland said that our president should have reached out 18 months ago instead of 2. Then it would have been”he's in our face too much!' he's damned if he
do …. Besides he does have a country to run. He is not to blame for those lame ass Dem. senator/congressmen wannabees who ride the fence on health-care reform or any other issue that would link them to President Obama. He and Clinton are just supporters not running for them. They are to blame for how they ran, not because he didn't call sooner

By: Rissavann

Rissavann — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 07:32:31 +0000

I think the comment made by Jawn Murray was totally unacceptable about black women and nappy hair. Is he sure that he is a black man. If we allow him to get away with this, then we can't say anything when a person from another race does the same. Mr. Murray, I ask you are you truly a brother or what?

By: richmiel

richmiel — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 22:25:00 +0000

I have so many concerns about this candidate and recently posted for Roland to give his perspective on this candidate. I am concerned about her principles and the foundation of her vision for my America and her representation of me in it!

By: richmiel

richmiel — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 22:12:34 +0000

In the past, to ensure that I did my "duty" to vote, I would click straight Democratic ticket and walk away feeling confident and proud of doing such. I am growing to become a more educated and passionate voter in the America that my ancestors have died for so that I may have the right to vote. In saying that, I am concerned about Texas' 22nd Congressional District Democratic candidate, Kesha Rogers, whose ideology and campaign has been to "IMPEACH OBAMA" and "SAVE NASA". I have followed her campaign for the last three months and am puzzled by what she truly stands for, outside of her proclamation to "reestablish the principles of F.D.R in America". Does anyone have any insight on this candidate? Her website is www.kesharogers.org for anyone that is unfamiliar with her.

By: PMN

PMN — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:50:06 +0000

Hi Roland,

I was wondering if you had heard about the congressman in Va. who emailed the black dog message, comparing his dog to black people?

Glen Nye asked him to step down from his position and it seems he plans to,

I know you're an extemely busy perosn, but if you could, please look into this and bring it to the forefront, so that more black americans can see what are leaders are really doing behind closed doors.

By: Rev. G.L. Roberts

Rev. G.L. Roberts — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 07:05:53 +0000

Mr.Martin i am hoping the President and the Democratic party can come up with a theme that will catch on with most people. The President spoke of his 4 or 5 pillars to build on to get America going again for now and the future. Do you think “Foundation Laid, Lets Build” would be a theme that could be used? If so would see that the right person or persons get this theme. Thank you for your work, voice, and faith. Love In Christ, Pastor G. L. Roberts Victoria Tx.

By: Star Wrz

Star Wrz — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 03:31:20 +0000

Roland, You are an asset to this country! You seem to have un-biased opinons on the climate of today. Thanks for keeping your cool on heated debates.
I salute you sir.
-Brad in Houston

By: Donald Ware

Donald Ware — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 20:19:00 +0000

Hi Roland, I really appreciate your thoughts and comments towards political issues. I have an issue that maybe you can help me with. I am an 52 year old African American male that committed a felon (robbery) with a kitchen knife at the age of 18 during my youth. The incident happened 34 years ago. I have achieved my BS degree from Rutgers University and a Graduate certificate from Seton Hall University in Health Care Administration. I am also licensed as an Nursing Home Administrator in NJ and NC. I am having a difficult time finding employment because of the felon charge that happened 34 years ago. This was the first and only time I was involved with the criminal justice system. I was wondering if there Is there anything you can do to help me. Thanks, Donald Ware

By: Shinqui

Shinqui — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 04:43:06 +0000

I think a lot of our problems is the fact you have politicians who have been in office for so long that they get caught up in a lot of junk and live only to stay in office and keep their perks. But if you gave them a two year term (that's for all politicians, except for the president) that could help to minimize more of the problems today. Why? As soon as they are elected they have to hit ground taking care of their agenda. They would not have time for mistresses, special interest, and lining their pockets, unless that is what they intended all along. And once their time is up they have to completely leave office and get a job. And they can't sit on boards of special interest companies for at least five years. Which means they have to come back to reality and become like one us, a real working stiff. Any insurance and benefits they would have to take care of themselves. Paying for their own insurance, rolling over 401k's etc. They in effect become apart of the working masses again like us regular folks. And when their term is up it makes way for fresh new ideas and new blood to keep things moving. Instead of waiting for these old heads who have been in power for 100 years or more to die off or finally retire when they can't get anymore out the people they are suppose to be working for or get caught up in a scandal.

By: Asavage54

Asavage54 — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 01:38:09 +0000

TRANSPARENCY>>>>THE PARENTING OF AMERICA…WATCH OUT FOR WHAT YOU ASK FOR AMERICA>>>I THINK YOU GOT IT!!!! Sadly, we as Americans have allowed the masking of coveted parenting skills, to foster and raise a family of siblings, in a playground comprise of racism, hatred, prejudices, corruption, and greed, while holding a scorecard pointing to our “JUST-US MENTALITY” …we…( in name only)…made a mockery of Liberty and Justice for all. In reality America….what is now transparent to us all, was always lurking there behind this deception of equal rights…and we don't like what we see. The question is and always has been….ARE WE READY TO STAND UNITED FOR LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL….or will we, again, fall? SANITY MUST BE RESTORED! PEACE ON EARTH IS NO LONGER AN OPTION….NOW IS THE TIME FOR COOPERATION…TIME TO RESTORE ORDER TO AMERICA'S BROKEN HEART…that beats in each and everyone of us. Lets not continue to teach our childen to do as we say and not as we do. LET DO THE RIGHT THING, LETS GET TO THE HEART OF THE MATTER…. CREATE GOODWILL AND BROTHERHOOD ON PURPOSE!!!!.

By: Wizewordz2

Wizewordz2 — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 08:04:12 +0000

Do you support Kesha Rogers in Texas? If so, why? if not, why not?

By: saxman

saxman — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 22:52:29 +0000

Roland, since you are from Houston, do you know a good reporter I could send some information to, have him/her review it, and determine if it is worth of being aired? I work for a state agency and have discovered so much waste and abuse of taxpayers' money, it is shameful. If the American people knew about this, there would be outrage and anarchy in the streets. With the financial crises our country is facing, it makes me sick at the stomach when I see beauracrats in my agency spending money recklessly and without restraint as if the American people have handed them a blank and told them to go shopping. I have brought this to the attention of many who have the authority to put a stop to it or at least curtail it, but instead, I have been villified and been made to look like a disloyal employee. I cannot use the Whistleblower statutes because they only pertain to fraud. Every agency's OIG office is understaffed and overworked, so it's like rolling the dice if one has hopes of getting the OIG's office to look into it. I think my best chance of getting it stopped is to get it on the air or into some widely circulated print media. What do you think? Please give me your contacts email in Houston, if possible.

By: Speedy Campbell

Speedy Campbell — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:54:07 +0000

I watch CNN attack O'Donnell for a lack of Honesty, Integrity, and forthrightness, and can but wonder why CNN does not as forcefully attack Obama about his birth, college records and past personal history. Seems like a double standard to me. Shame on CNN forever.

By: Devindomio

Devindomio — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 23:48:43 +0000

Are Americans forgetting not to long ago in the past African Americans were getting hanged, killed unjustly and having all types of terroist acts committed against them ? So is your neighbor protesting against you building next door to them because of what your relatives did ? Again I pray that people catch this analogy. Besides the Muslims that want to build this center are not apart of the radical Muslims that committed the act at the World Trade Center.

Devin D
Houston, Tx

By: Marcia M

Marcia M — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:09:57 +0000

Roland I have never sent a comment before, but I just wanted to say THANK YOU for being such a strong voice and saying the exact words out loud that so many Americans at home are thinking. I saw you on the panel talking about those that protest against the mosque and opposing the guest who dared to tell another religion how to manage their building. You really made me feel good because I felt like I was on CNN talking, so thank you!

By: Paul Nichols

Paul Nichols — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:20:14 +0000

Mr. Roland S Martin
Good morning. Question Why Is every American helping in destruction of the world.I mean we don't only have people physically taking lives.We have people announcing they are going to destroy other people's religious belief while we at it let us stop gay rights.

Thank You
Washington,DC.
nick2sons@yahoo.com

By: Asavage54

Asavage54 — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:51:15 +0000

@Amajid Rajiq…I agree that Americans need to heal from prejudice and racism to all people…unfortunately I know very little about Muslims, faith, culture etc….but I ask everyone to forgive my ignorance, blame it on my head and not my heart. Since age 3 I alwys dreamed of a world full will love and brotherhood. I dare not claim to know anything for certain than what is in my heart. These matters have plague mankind from the begining. I do know that all we have on this planet was given freely to us from God to share with each other, yet we profit at the expense of others…the expense of great possibilities we all are capable to achieve if only we knew how great the power of Love can heal and rebuild. It saddens me to know that there are so many people, all over the world who genuinely want peace, happiness and prosperity for all, and yet the few who do not, controls the powers that be. I wish it was possible to celebrate all cultures, and I could travel the world without fear. We all must address the same issues of hate, prejudice, greed, corruption and fear within our own races and cultures….it truly starts there. Stay encouraged my brother…do what you can on a daily basis to promote love, peace and brotherhood…and with all my heart…so will I. Your Christian Sister, Angela.

By: Majid Rafiq

Majid Rafiq — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 10:22:02 +0000

Read your article on the Mosque issue. I am from Pakistan and studied in US in 89-92. reading the public comments under your article on CNN really made me worried. Is this a true reflection of US mind set now days on Muslims ? if so then God help us. Extremism begets extremism. If Americans do not take a deep breath and review the global situation calmly, they will become extremist themselves thus giving success to the extremist of other side who intend to throw the world in chaos of extremism.

By: Gerald Euland

Gerald Euland — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:39:15 +0000

I think it will a shame if Park 51 is relocated. If I were brokering the deal for relocation I would ask that (1) it is moved and constructed on state-owned property and (2) the government pays for all construction costs and maintenance for the building. You want tolerance, then pay for it. Let's see how the opposition swallows that bit of hate.

By: Abdulaoblagodta

Abdulaoblagodta — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:16:12 +0000

Who's next, the Muslims in New York, The Hispanics in Arizona, or even perhaps Blacks all over the nation all over again. Now I am just as american as an American can be. It's always been that chevrolet, apple pie and baseball has been the american way. I will add one unspoken ingredent to the mix in the minds of many, and that be Christianity. But that don't make it exclusively right. That being said, I could be just as wrong in saying that all white people live by the creed of the Klan. All muslims are not terrorists,did not innocent ones die in the towers also ? All mexicans are not illegal, but many are exploited for cheap labor by the rich. All blacks are not slackers, most I know are productive tax paying law abiding citizens. And all whites are not owners of the mindset of superority, but enough are, if it were not, it would be no need for me to pen this message. Thanks for listening, Abdulaoblagodta.

By: Spracky2

Spracky2 — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:32:00 +0000

Dr Laura’s comment on black comedians on HBO using the “N” word being ok but what if a black person call someone a “REDNECK” would that be ok? I’ve heard white people call each other redneck even use redneck to title their songs or programs so blacks using the “N” word
towards each other they know what they mean.

By: Jade

Jade — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:13:00 +0000

Hello,Please aire my story to help prove and show, Racism is still Alive! Bigger than ever.. On August 10, 2010 between 2:30pm MST and 2:45pm MST, I called Dr Laura, to discuss a issue I was having with my husband and the fact that he is white and let’s his friends and family talk bad about black people. Dr Laura, proceeded to say the word “n*****, n*****, n*****, n*****!” She then put me on hold, when she came back to the line. She asked me what I thought about that…I told her I didn’t not agree with her using that word. Dr Laura continued to use the word “n*****” at least four more times during our conversation. Dr Laura, then proceeded to tell me how black people voted for Obama because he was half white and half black, and that we wanted it. Dr Laura goes on the bash the NAACP, and said we were on a “power trip.” Dr Laura, said they say the word N***** is frequently used on HBO so why could she not use it. Needless to say I was “flabbergasted and still am!” I contacted the station manager at the local radio station her 105.5 KRDO, whom also admitted that they had heard Dr Laura make “nigger comments” and said they have contacted her already about this. I went on Dr Laura website to try on retrieve this when I noticed it was conveniently deleted. Luckily I recorded some of the conversation, but not all of it. Now Dr Laura, is trying to cover her tracks and it is not fair. I am terrible disturbed that this woman thought it was okay to use this word, like it was water dripping down her back!! She is a coward hiding behind the microphone. Someone needs to find these tapes!!!! Dr Laura is worse than Mel Gibson. Please help me….. “Jade”

By: Angkay33

Angkay33 — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:36:00 +0000

I would like to know if there were any African American female candidates that were potentials for the spot of the Supreme Court Judge? Were there no African American female Judges that fit the requirements. I’m a little in despair with President Obama… I can’t understand his reason for the choice in this last selection. I hope I wasn’t misguided and voted for the wrong person for the wrong reasons.

Ang.

By: Jredford8

Jredford8 — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 09:30:44 +0000

Outlawing guns will not make us a safer nation.

By: Jbrayboy

Jbrayboy — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:06:36 +0000

I am appaled by the lack of respect accorded our president, by calling him bam or O,bama, i have never seen this level of disrespect shown any president in my lifetime and i am in my 60's, we
should all be up in arms, not only about the disrespect to our president, but to us as a race as well.

By: mckey shawn johnson

mckey shawn johnson — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:16:33 +0000

Mckey Shawn Johnson Mckey Shawn Johnson/ MR.BALLIN_BROKE message to PRESIDENT OBAMA:
how to fix the Economy:
IF ALL EMPLOYERS/ALL COMPANIES/RESTAURANTS/MALLS- from 1st year businesses to major fortune 500k companies IN EVERY STATE-every city-small country towns:
IF ALL OF THESE BUSINESSES WOULD JUST HIRE 2 PEOPLE_2 APPLICANTS-that would end this RECESSION..
People aren't spending any money because they don't have any money.
and LISTEN TO THIS:
IF SOMEONE TAKE A JOB FOR LESS $..OR LESS THAN THEIR WORTH(BEING THEIR TRADE, AGE,EDUCATION, WHAT HAVE YOU), AND THEY ARE ALREADY RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT BENIFITS, THE UNEMPLOYEMENT COMMISSION NEEDS TO FORK UP THE REST TO GET THAT PERSON/OR PERSON'S FAMILY BACK ON THEIR FEET TO THE POINT WHERE THEY CAN SUPPORT THEMSELVES.
THE UMEMPLOYMENT COMMISSION SHOULD BE PLEASED BECAUSE NOW THEY AREN'T PUTTING UP ALL OF MONEY TO SUPPORT THESE FAMILIES. AND WHATEVER BUSINESS AGREES TO THIS IDEA SHOULD GET SOME KIND OF TAX BREAK.

By: MakingChangeStreetpaperCA

MakingChangeStreetpaperCA — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:48:00 +0000

Mr. Martin, can you name the news director? Because even if you don’t receive justice, his priors and his futures will have a time stamp, and he will receive a public viewing which might help him correctively attend to his hiring practices.

By: jtg

jtg — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:13:55 +0000

For someone who purports to present an objective, reasoned view of the news, I find it odd that you have been unusually quiet about this video from a recent NAACP event. Why the double-standard?

http://www.breitbart.tv/video-proof-the-naacp-a...

By: WilliamHowellArizona

WilliamHowellArizona — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:46:41 +0000

Ms. Foster states that Black people will not take the jobs that the people that I refer to as illegal immigrants perform. First, they are illegal immigrants. This is an accurate definition. The fact that she has a problem properly defining their status is telling. It appears that her opinion is not factual, but is emotional. It appears that Stephanie had bought into to the self degrading and self hating myth that black people are lazy. What she misses is the fact that Black people historically did those jobs and were able to make enough money to support their families on the wages. Black people were able to put their children through college working as porters, landscapers, farm workers, etc. I grew up in the seventies and had black teenage friends who excitedly looked forward to doing seasonal labor. They bragged about the good money made doing those jobs. The problem is that “illegal immigrants” were willing to undercut the wages paid so that is hard in some case to even make minimum wage. That is why the jobs often pay $7.25 per hour or less. History proves that the issue is not that black people are not willing to take the jobs, it that black people (and most Americans) are not willing to take the jobs at the low wages for paid illegal labor. Black people, like everyone else will work where there is real money. We are not willing to work for slave wages or under the inhuman conditions created by illegal labor. In modern time, the hospitality, agriculture and other industries are run by large corporations who are simply looking to replicate in America the slave labor found in places like China and India. The illegal immigrant market is driven by greed. Black people have already had that slavery and sharecropping gig and simply want to be paid the true market value of the labor. Illegal immigrants often live in third world conditions and send home 40% percent of their earning back home. This money is not circulated in the local economy. Illegal immigrants are participates in an illegal conspiracy to undercut American labor. It not blaming others for our problems, it is accurately pointing of the consequences of the actions of illegal immigrants. Maybe illegal immigrants should stop blaming other for the problems caused by their illegal immigration. I don’t see illegal immigrants protesting the stringent illegal immigration policies of their home countries. Truth is truth and some of us just want to put legal Americans first

By: ThomasT626

ThomasT626 — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:55:56 +0000

Roland, after seeing you twice this week on CNN, including just moments ago on Reliable Sources, I can tell you right now that people like you played a huge role in my decision to switch over to Fox News as my main source for 24/7 news coverage**

You're disrespectful and highly childish in the way you discredit people you debate with. It sickened me to see you bash Fox News, saying they have an objective by reporting this story and having members of the New Black Panther Party as guests. NEWSFLASH ROLAND: If it wasn't for Fox News, people like me would hardly know this story even existed and that's what's disturbing.

This was a highly credible case with video evidence and testimonies from people there that day and you've got this absolutely horrid Attorney General Eric Holder who won't answer questions as to why the case was mostly dropped. The same guy who called us a nation of cowards when it comes to race. Damn hypocrite. Thank God for Fox News continuing to push this story, because Lord knows it won't be CNN or hardly any other news org. trying to get some answers. Because in your view, since they are a fringe group, we should just ignore what they did and give this story minimal coverage. Um, yeah, real responsible journalism right there.

**I'm a 22 year old white male from Indiana who was a big Obama supporter during the campaign when, at the time, CNN was my one and only source of news I relied on. After being disappointed time and time again with Obama's agenda after being elected, I started watching Fox News and it was clear to me who wasn't afraid to do some real and serious reporting, regardless of the historic nature of the first black president. All the signs were there during the campaign, but I missed them largely due to my reliance on CNN for unbiased coverage.

So Roland, every time you show up on CNN with YOUR AGENDA, remember that it's people like you that are the reason Fox News has much better ratings and people like me switch from CNN to Fox for much more reliable fair and balanced reporting.

By: Stephanie Foster

Stephanie Foster — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:47:22 +0000

Black people will not take the jobs I see most people I think you refer to as illegal immigrants perform. I am 52 years old and I don't know a single black person under my age who would go and clean houses or pick fruit for $7.25 per hour. Wake up.. Our young men and women think having children, receiving ADIC and living in section 8 housing it living the american dream. Stop trying to find someone to blame for the short comings of black people.

By: Stephanie Foster

Stephanie Foster — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:41:10 +0000

Mr. Martin, Since you, Stephen A. Smith, April Ryan and others seem to think you have all the answers why don't one of you run for president? I have watched your show since it stated to air on TV One mainly because I want to show support for a black owend TV station and the shows it promotes. But I will not continue to support a TV show that continues to blame Barack Obama for all the ills in this country. I know losing my support will not harm your ratings or make any difference to you but I will not turn my back on our president. No one man can correct all the trouble inside the black community. How to you start to cure some of these issues? Get off drugs, take advantage of the education system that is free of charge, eat collards, green beans, lima beans anc chicken. Not neck bones and fatback. Be responsible for yourself.

By: Juan Bates

Juan Bates — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:16:01 +0000

Roland! First I would like to say I enjoy your commentary. I would like you to look in to a very interesting Story the Scott sisters of Mississippi. I have sent Jesse Jackson emails and called his office and Al Sharpton and his office as well. here is the link to the case / story. I think you will find it interesting enough to comment on and bring to the attention of any leader that will listen http://freethescottsisters.blogspot.com/ As an African american man I couldn't believe that this happen in the country we call the home of the free. I humbly ask that you take 5 min to read !

J. Bates

By: WilliamHowellArizona

WilliamHowellArizona — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:43:12 +0000

Cagedvoter's reply is a convoluted, incoherent, collection of catch phrases and slogans that in no way begins to address my factually correct comments. The fact is that black folks are hurt the most by the import of low skill labor. Out of kindness I won’t say much more because the plethora of lose associations made by Cadgedvoter are classic symptoms of someone who is intelligent, but suffering from schizophrenia.

By: Cagedvoter

Cagedvoter — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 04:04:37 +0000

When is somebody in Arizona going to wake up and take a step back and recognize Al Sharpton didn't vote GOP Tea Party activist into office. Black people need to step up more when immigrants have to stand down. We have to remember, Rep Joe Wilson, called Obama a lie! YOU LIE! YOU LIE wasn't shouted out at Secretary of the Interior Salazar. SB1070 was the GOP endgame, if they had kept the White House with a McCain victory. There is no political clout in America when it comes to immigration. Immigration was turned into the GOP new Human Economic Opportunity at the Southern Border aka the “Border Beat.” Bush/Cheney had a plan, and all those people who put them into office had a plan too! SB1070 “Trespassing in the GOP America First Degree” So black people need to look out for themselves. The clocks were turned back, and the only displacing the political power of black people is the disconnect of racial profiling. It's not nonsense, because you are no different than the Professor who was trying to go through the backdoor! Keep the cars coming! Keep the cars coming! Even after “willingly” and “knowingly” yelling “keep the cars coming.” We have a problem! SB1070 has been attempted over and over since 2001. One way or another, this too much “Chicken and Change” attitude was going to come to an end.
Because the GOP thinks America sold them out for some “Chicken and Change.” SB1070 is the GOP TEA PARTY GOP “Get BACK, the GOP PAYBACK! So black people need step up and help “reform” and not just “enforcement” measures come about. Because Sarah Palin, and the Glen Becks of the world could careless about a immigrant! They're calling you a “lie” where's your papers! No Papers! 3/5th for him! 3/5th for him too! If you read the bill!

By: jasonj_o

jasonj_o — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:04:07 +0000

In the article you wrote about how James going to Miami, you said that James didn't owe the people of Cleveland anything and in some respects I can see how you are right, but at the same time I can see how he short changed those fans because he did not have class. I'm from Minnesota and when Kevin Garnett left Minnesota he did so because it was the best decision for himself and his family and although fans were sad to see him go, most of them were happy for him and cheered for Boston in 2008 because he went out and gave it his all throughout his career in Minnesota. I dont think anyone would say that about James in the 2010 post season.
I would like to know if you think that James should or could have organized his departure from Cleveland differently.

By: Corey in Alabama

Corey in Alabama — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 21:47:58 +0000

Roland would you happen to know the number of black elected officials throughout America?

By: Karen Layton

Karen Layton — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:12:10 +0000

Hello Mr. Martin: I watch Washington Watch every Sunday. My question and my primary concern is what is going to happen to the young future Native Born Black American, (not the blacks that speak with an accent, or the blacks who came to America whether by plane or by ship but black people whose ancestry goes back into slavery? We as a people have no leader, the youth of today not only is not aware of our history and what we contributed to this country they don't care. They don't even realize that we (they) are continually being exploited whether by drugs and guns in our communities or by so-called disrespectful hip-hop produced by corporate America and that the government had failed them, when they took the black fathers' responsibility away from the black family; by not reinforcing laws and employment opportunties and training for men (black men mostly) to take care and be there for their children but instead gave us females welfare and Section 8 ; they still or putting self-destructing weapons (i.e. drugs, guns, television, music etc.) in our communities, which has caused the black man to get too complacent and ignorant, wanting the easy out causing them to get killed, die or incarated. The other issue that's annoying me is the immigrants they are in this country legally or illegally stating falsely that they so-called built this country and are an asset, which in reality they are on the native American Black bandwagon. They are taking advantage of what Martin Luther King, and Malcolm X died for; equal opportunity and fairness for all people. Soon, if not this weekend you will probably discuss President Obama's position on immigration reform? My feeling is oh-well, I don't think it will be on his to-do list for too long”, he has to much on his plate; the Gulf and BP, the country is still in a recession; the very nasty and disrespectul Republicians, the war in Afghanistan and Iraq, the overall state of this country and most important the overall safety of his family and his self. I wish you a lovely and safe weekend. We are not yet independent so I will not wish you a happy 4th.
K. Layton, New Jersey.

By: drah

drah — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:06:46 +0000

Roland what are all the Haters of Obama saying now that a federal judge has block his moratorium to stop drilling in the golf for six months this shows all the B.S. that goes along with what is really going on. Know doubt in my mind what this all about but maybe this needs to be spelled out to all the Haters who do not understand and can not comprehend.

By: Norberto Galvan

Norberto Galvan — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:50:25 +0000

Mr. Martin, I have a question. Do the Bushes' have any ties with BP?

By: Dad104

Dad104 — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:15:29 +0000

Roland,
How do we, the real people, out in the hinterlands, begin to ” push” for you to get a network “high” profile anchor spot? We need a fairer-more-down- to- earth-person to fairly critique President Obama.? Roland , the President is doing everything he can humanly possible do and it just does not seemed to be enough. I understand the “need” for the media to be the watchdog. However, this treatment is a “blood sport”. If he does not “scream and jump up and down”, then he does not care; if he utters a stronger statement, he is playing for the camera and he is submitting to the “media ” pressure. What is this man suppose to do? I do believe the next general election cycle, there should be “hundreds” of candidates. These “candidates” seem to know how and what the presidency is all about and would certainly know “what to do” and “how to do” in every situation. These TV/cable shows need to hear from real people.

By: Chef JB in Kuwait

Chef JB in Kuwait — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 08:36:48 +0000

http://www.snopes.com/politics/quotes/troosevel...,
This has been emailed around Kuwait, and I just need your opinions(all who read) on this statement. This is coming from the “the good ole boys(contractors) here.

By: Salima Ghani

Salima Ghani — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 20:29:50 +0000

One of the disturbing problems is how the media is over rating the Gulf spill. I watch the weather channel and they perpetuated a video of the oil under water spilling out in droves however when I notice the date and time of the video, it has been the same one since 5-6-10!!! The media plays on the ignorance of the people in order to stir up anger. Also the media attempts to get the President of the US to have emotion of anger so they can put him down just like they did Bush. They did not like the fact that he was a Christian and they always attacked his faith and also they attempted to prepetuate that He was ignorant. Recal the “Weapons of Mass Destruction? and also the Katrina disaster. Now they are using this Gulf spill to over shadow Katrina. So I would like to know how much of this is politics?

By: carl

carl — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:45:48 +0000

Why in HE………l is CNN not broadcasting the Glenn Beck story????

They also had rock and roll bigot, Ted Nuggent, on a segment and there was not one word about his previous racist threats and vile anti-Obama vitriol. It's bad enough that they have that far right wing kook Erickson.
CNN needs to do an entire segment on Glenn Beck's latest outrage.

By: CardinalKeith86

CardinalKeith86 — Mon, 24 May 2010 16:52:52 +0000

Whenever I hear Martin's bombastic comments and the gratuitous grandstanding preacher mannerisms that predictably come along with them, I now immediately mute the sound or change the station until that segment ends. Sorry to say, tent-revival rolly-polly Roland is typical of many American blacks that hate Jews and Israel, and have very little knowledge of Middle Eastern history, both past and present.

For example, Martin made an especially snide and antagonistic comment last year in which he found the need to repeat several times within one segment, that "Israel cannot have its own way," meaning that the nation doesn't have the right to assert itself, especially on land issues. Naturally, Martin probably doesn't know the intrinsic reasons as to why this dispute even exists, and he probably doesn't know whom the original inhabitants of Israel were who long preceded the Jews and Arabs.

By the way, I would still support Israel even if were not a democracy, which is certainly admirable, as that is not the germane basis for its existence. Moreover, I would additionally support Israel even if were a primitive backwater of tents and huts, rather than a pioneer of computer microchips and solar technology, simply because Israel's existence is solely based upon the historical claims more than amply supported by archaeology and demographics.

Notwithstanding, the expression "your own way" implies that an advanced nation like Israel, with over three millennia of Jewish intellectuality and scholarship as part of its resume, is immature, when the comments generated by the individual making the accusation denotes actual immaturity by failing to support his argument based upon historical evidence.

By: CardinalKeith86

CardinalKeith86 — Mon, 24 May 2010 11:51:00 +0000

Your comments are far from neutral. The Jews lived on that land centuries before the U.N. ever existed, yet your foolish comment wrongly claims that Jews are the “new group” of people. Few Arabs lived there prior to the 19th-century, yet you are reticent to call Arabs living there the “new people.” Your definiton of the “saga” is intrinsically absurd, since you fail to specifically define when it really began. Do you know who “occupied” that land before Jews and Arabs even existed?

By: mrsefox

mrsefox — Wed, 19 May 2010 04:14:29 +0000

Where is all the millions donated to Haiti ????

By: Ty Allen

Ty Allen — Tue, 11 May 2010 01:47:24 +0000

Is numerical diversity more important than qualification? Do you think it's possible that if three white people are hired for three job openings it's because they were the most qualified, not because they were white? Do you think the color of someone's skin should take precedence over the content of their character?

You, sir, are a race-profiteer. You see everything through the prism of race. It's your stock and trade; your bread and butter.

I think you'd be a much better commentator and a much better person if you got off your Jesse Jackson soapbox and actually tried to use logic, reason, and fact in your commentary.

By: brianol

brianol — Sun, 02 May 2010 21:36:47 +0000

Dear Roland ——– Exactly why I am an independent. Today's GOP, with their Party Loyalty oaths, and partisan lockstep goosestepping, remind me of a similar group who were fighting against a Communist takeover, and all wore brownshirts in the 30s— There is no room in today's GOP for anyone who bucks the Party line. — That is disturbing beyond measure!! At least the Dems often vote against party lines.—— I see only conformity to propagandistic talking points in the current GOP/RNC……They are currently a 19% affiliation Party for just this exclusionary character—It is a party with the narrowest of demographics– Minority affiliation under 5%— So they don't speak for All Americans— Not even close!!!!!! — I am tired of them claiming they are (When their not) for their Obstruction,Misinformation/disinformation, and general lack of ideas!!! They Run as Conservatives but spend like liberals— They are Social Conservative's who have no credibility as fiscal conservative's!!! I'm glad Crist is bucking the GOP — with their fascist like, Party above Country loyalty oaths— Extravagant First class RNC Spending machine– Incendiary empty drums like Palin, Beck, Rush, Newt, Mitch, and Hannity!!! I'd rather there were no parties — Dem. Or Rep.–Only Independents in the future!!!!

By: brianol

brianol — Sun, 02 May 2010 05:32:07 +0000

Roland — Like your fire — Don't you think the press as a whole are being patsy's to the GOP—— In the Past investigative reporter's wouldn't let Politicians get away with Misinformation/Disinformation — Partisan Propagandistic, spin, like we get today on Fox News !!! Isn't it time someone called out the Republicons for their half /1/4 /1/8 /0 truths??—–This is exactly why I am an independent. Today's GOP, with their Party Loyalty oaths, and partisan lockstep goosestepping, remind me of a similar group who were fighting against fabricated Communist takeovers, and all wore brownshirts in the 30s!!! — There is no room in today's GOP for anyone who bucks the Party line. — That is disturbing beyond measure!! At least the Dems often vote against party lines.—— Today, I see only conformity to propagandistic talking points in the GOP/RNC……They are currently a 19% affiliation Party for just this exclusionary character!!! —It is a party with the narrowest of demographics– Minority affiliation under 5%—( By the way I'm white!!! ) They don't speak for All Americans — Not even close!!!!!! — I am tired of them claiming they do . I have grown weary of their Obstruction,Misinformation/disinformation, and general lack of ideas!!! They Run as Conservatives but spend like liberals!!!! — They are Social Conservative's who have no credibility as fiscal conservative's!!! I'm glad Crist is bucking the Republican hierarchy — with their fascist like, Party above Country loyalty oaths — Extravagant First class RNC Spending machine– Incendiary empty drums like Palin, Beck, Rush, Newt, Mitch, and Hannity!!! I'd rather there were no parties — Dem. Or Rep.–Only Independents in the future!!!! But please let someone call them what they are a minority party with very few ideas!!!

By: romelouveture

romelouveture — Sat, 01 May 2010 02:30:24 +0000

I have been shot multiple times twice with a Shotgun once in the chest,I have been in and out of penitentiaries and other institutions since the 60's. I went homeless and uneducated to an involuntary rehab in 97. I began volunteering to speak at school's and jails by request of that rehab and a homeless shelter in Stockton Ca..I opened NA& AA 's at the homeless shelter. I got a GED and continued to speak.In 98 I went to college I took Psych. I learned about the responses and influences of drugs on the brain as well as the reasons we have Recidivism as addicts.I quit school and started training those that were socially challenged like me to understand the effect of drugs to the brain before and during addiction as well as truck driving. I opened a school for some people that heard of my success with entities such as the then Private Industry Council (PIC) now (work net) here in Ca.. I quit that co. because of issues regarding the length of time spent on substance abuse training and in 03 started opening my own school. I couldn't get help from banks so I went to family, friends and GOD, I didn't start with a lot but GOD made it enough, I got my Post-Secondary in 04 and opened for business 3-15-04. Every year I would grow by 30% I opened the main branch in Modesto Ca. and a Branch in Stockton Ca. I trained everyone but my passion was those like me that don't know how to live. I spoke at the Blk. & Brn. summit at the university of Ca. in 08 and in 09 at at the university of Stanislaus on the subject of drug addiction ( specifically 'crack' and 'crystal') and recidivism...I have successfully trained and put to work over 1000 men and women . This information is documented with the State of Ca.. 1-5-10 the economy took me out of business physically meaninig Ive lost my equipment and the buildings and I can't get loans because banks including the SBA won't help. So I'm reaching out for that help as well I did make a promise in Inglewood Ca. to return with FREEDOM'S TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL Inc as soon as I was able; I believe that there are those that have issues learning from those that they feel they have nothing in common with and not only do I have alot in common with those like me I have a passionate love to get it done and I'm failing on that promise, I also want to volunteer for whatever support group that goes to Chicago Ill. I don't believe GOD will keep me from that. As far as that brain on drugs information that I said I UNDERSTAND try me. By the way yesterday 4-29-10, I heard Mr.Martin speak on something and it made me extremely proud to know that he has them kind of muscles. thanks,

Rome

Rome

By: romelouveture

romelouveture — Sat, 01 May 2010 01:06:36 +0000

Mr. Martin, I had a School FREEDOM' TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL Inc.. This School was created to address a need,I, selfishly, began training people out of my neighborhood to drive trucks and as well, Substance abuse awareness. I was raised in California's institutions (from 60 to 96) I never really went to school and evaluated through prison aptitude tests as having a 3rd. grade education. I did alot of drugs that resulted in me being shot twice with a shotgun (once in the face and once in the heart) stabbed countless times and still I would return to drugs. In 96 I was arrested and given a chance to get a GED then I was given the opportunity to go to college…there I took psych. and once I understood addiction, all I wanted after that was to help people like me, homeless, uneducated socially challenged and on drugs. I have worked at 4 different truck driving schools' prior to opening FREEDOM'S, but at all of them I found a way to reach that segment of society that I felt needed me. I have a post secondary and documented I have successfully trained over a thousand men and women of all races but I have also successfully educated countless men and women on addiction that have not used again, I believe that the tiny bit of information that I have on neurotransmitters and the limpic system/nervous system and the way drugs manipulate the brain and how that information is delivered has a lot to do with those successes. I also believe that I was destined to loose my training instrument because of this and because of my history… even the 'SBA' wouldn't give me a loan, the Bank I dealt with no-matter how much money I made wouldn't give me help such as a line of credit. So now Mr. Martin, I have a post secondary but I don't have the equipment nor the buildings anymore and I'm being attacked. I probably sound ridiculous but if I could have someone to investigate this charge Ive made in an unbiased way I know I would be vindicated…
I was in business successfully in growth from 03 until 08 at that time I suffered like all people suffered but in 08 I spoke at an interracial meeting on recidivism ( addicts returning to institutions) I made the local newspaper twice on that issue Aug.2nd.-3rd.08 and I also spoke in Nov. 09 but since then Life has became harder and harder, it's true, the economy was also getting worse but it wasn't insurmountable I closed my doors 1-5-10. Mr. Martin I believe that I would be a great asset in Inglewood, Ca. as well as Chicago, Ill. I simply need help to get there and help those that are uneducated and socially challenged like me.
Rome

By: gerijohnson

gerijohnson — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:54:39 +0000

Roland, A friend just sent me a copy of the tribute for my soror Dr. Height. Can you tell me why
they didn't list the President's name in the program under “THe President of the United States” Barack H. Obama. Years from now, the young people won't know that it was President Barack Hl. Obama who attended this great lady's funeral. Everyne else name was printed out, but his. How disrespectful and if done on purpose, what idiot made that decision? This serves no historical value and disrespects Dr. Heights' work and the President's historical election..

By: FOXX

FOXX — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:05:03 +0000

Roalnd,

Thank you so so much for Telling Rick like it is. There is no way that the florida football player should have been asked such a question.. Great interview.. Keep up the good work.

By: Don Nelson

Don Nelson — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:03:22 +0000

Roland, I have been impressed by your straight forward, level headed approach to the issue you address on CNN.
I have a problem with what seems to be your bent toward putting all “Gun Owners” in the same box.
I collect guns. I do this not because I feel I need them, rather because I select and pick them as collectible items. Some I take to the range to shoot, more for the experience of a historic weapon than any other reason.
I hunt and fish. I wish that folks in your line of work would give those of us who own guns for the pleasure of owning guns a break. Don't vilify us for the action of those – like you pointed out – that are hell bent on breaking the law.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:10:00 +0000

When is somebody going to start looking out for black people in this immigration? Al Sharpton and President Obama are pandering for votes and political clout. Black people are not served by influx of illegal immigrants. Black people had the highest rate of unemployment. Illegal immigrants take jobs desperately needed by black people and drive down wages. Anybody who does not know that is simply fooling themselves. Who cleaned the homes and picked the fruit before illegal immigrants? Black people. Black people need entry level jobs that do not require extensive skills. Additionally, many immigrants are taking construction jobs which not only inhibits black people’s ability to obtain employment, but drives down the wages for those who have jobs; black and white. Finally, there is some political clout in being the largest minority. Hispanics are displacing that political power held by black solely thorough illegal immigration. The racial profiling allegation is total nonsense. All the law states is that if, in the course of a legal stop, the officer had reasonable suspicion that the person is in the country illegally, they can investigation that issue. This is law already. Who is looking out for the average black person? Nobody!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:19:00 +0000

What happened to barack Obama’s plan to raise the iincome limits on Social Security?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:19:00 +0000

What happened to barack Obama’s plan to raise the iincome limits on Social Security?