Raynard Jackson's Blog – October 2009 Archive (7)

Republicans Need To Go Back To The Bush Leagues

October 29, 2009

Raynard Jackson

According to the dictionary, bush-league is a reference to anything that is of an “inferior class or group; marked by a lack of sophistication or professionalism.”

But, I have a slightly different take on this expression. When I speak of the need for Republicans to return to the “Bush” leagues, I am referring to former president, George Herbert Walker Bush and his team of statesmen, former Secretary of State, James A. Baker, and… Continue

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SATURDAY'S SHOW

For Immediate Release:

Friday, October 23, 2009

Contact: Corey Halstead

954-243-5955

(Washington, DC)— Please join Talking Right with Raynard Jackson on Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 7-9:00 p.m.

Saturday’s show will feature a continued conversation about Raynard’s editorial that was published on BET.com

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Black Republicans Running From Race

October 15, 2009

Raynard Jackson

Black Republicans running for various offices this election cycle seem to be running from race while running their race. This is one of the most asinine things I have every seen, but not unexpected. This is why Black Republicans have no credibility within their own community.

Last week I was interviewed by Kelley Beaucar Vlahos of FOXNews.com. The story was published this past Monday… Continue

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SATURDAY'S SHOW

For Immediate Release:

Friday, October 9, 2009

Contact: Corey Halstead

954-243-5955

(Washington, DC)— Please join Talking Right with Raynard Jackson on Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 7-9:00 p.m.

Saturday’s show will feature several exciting guests. The first guest will be Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins, Coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs for the U.S. Department of State. She will discuss her job and the career path that led to her current… Continue

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Republicans? Not Guilty!

October 8, 2009

Raynard Jackson

In pondering the state of the Republican Party since last year’s election, I wondered what would happen if those involved in the party was sued in a court of law. If elected officials and activists were accused of being a Republican, would there be enough evidence to convict them?

According to the 2008 Republican platform, “This is a platform of enduring principle, not passing convenience-the product of the most open and transparent… Continue

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Banking on Africa

September 30, 2009

Raynard Jackson

The only images most Americans see on U.S. media about Africa is that of famine, war, or other tragedies. But, with a little effort, another view of Africa begins to emerge.

Last week I had the honor of spending a few days with the Honorable Peter Sinon, Executive Director of the African Development Bank. You can hear my interview with him this Saturday on my radio show (www.ustalknetwork.com).

The goal of the… Continue

Added by Raynard Jackson on October 1, 2009 at 12:02am — 2 Comments