The Black Republican

I have always been suspicious of Dick Morris, but always respected is political instincts immensely. The fact that he was instrumental in getting Bill Clinton elected being the most obvious reason for both the suspicion and the respect. But Mr. Morris has been quelling my suspicions of late and increasing my respect because he seems to have become (in his mind, perhaps always has been) more interested in advancing an agenda that is actually good for America, not just a political party or ideology.

And now, today, Dick Morris has finally come around and completely rehabilitated himself and allowed me to forgive him of his Clintonian transgressions - he now agrees with me!

The nut of what he say is the core reason why Chris, Rick and I maintain this blog...

America longs to put the period on the disgraceful chapter in our nation’s history that began when the first slave arrived at Jamestown, Va., more than 400 years ago. We also want to send a message to every girl, and every African-American or Hispanic baby, that there is no ceiling and that you can rise as far as your ability will carry you. The day Condi Rice is sworn in as president, regardless of the fate of her administration, that message and the punctuation of our history of racism will be obvious.

History teaches us that it just doesn't payoff to dream small. Martin Luther King didn't ("I have a dream..."), JFK didn't ("... a man on the moon..."), Ronald Reagan didn't ("Tear down this wall!"), and neither do we.

Our dream? Helping to finish what The Black Republican started 142 years ago: not just putting a period on a disgraceful chapter in our nation’s history, but starting a new chapter free of the remnants of that disgrace. Championing the American dream, as Americans, with no need for hyphens.

Dream big dreams, or don't dream at all.