Comments on: To BET Or Not To BET

By: Idl

Idl — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:57:11 +0000

Wear full body armor! lol! I’d pay money to be in the audience for this one! You’re a braver soul than I.

By: Mauser

Mauser — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:40:52 +0000

One Caveat. Remember that they’re going to try to trap you verbally, and it will probably be as clumsy as Sean Hannity. Learn the Liberal tactic of quickly dismissing the question and getting on to your talking point. Remember, every time they ask you a question they’re really ceding the floor. Take it!

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:52:24 +0000

I had lunch today with an official from Project 21 and I’ve decided I will go on if they keep the ratio even. I can’t recall (with the exception of Alan Combs on Fox News) a lone liberal going on a show with an all-conservative panel and conservative audience.

As I’m not starved for publicity, this isn’t something I need to do. Keeping the ratios even will keep the participants on message.

Thanks for the invaluable input.

By: IT Nerd

IT Nerd — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:16:55 +0000

So, Bob – Has the jury reached a verdict?

By: MissJean

MissJean — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:10:07 +0000

Deborah and others said it so much better than I can, but please do it, Bob.

When I was a kid, Bill Lucas ran for the governor of Michigan. He had switched his party affiliation and the questions came this way, “How can you – as a black man – join the Republican Party?”

He simply pointed out that he had come to realize that the politicians and voters who shared his values were Republicans. And to not switch parties would have been hypocrisy. He did not win against the incumbent, but he got some people to consider whether they were making choices or just being led by the nose.

I’d bet you will do the same, Bob.

By: bobkatowc51

bobkatowc51 — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:52:21 +0000

I think you should. Just remember the alinsky rules for radical, and point them out to all that are going to ridicule you. They will ask if you are smoking some funny herbs, laugh at you. Shout you down. The personal attacks. Just point out to them that this doesn’t help the debate about health care. Remember this is a debate about different views and they don’t want to debate they want to tell you what is the correct way. Then, I don’t have to explain any of this to you. Just refuse to get angry. That’s what they will want. (A.R F.R)alinsky rules for radicals

By: Tabbysmom

Tabbysmom — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:42:20 +0000

As a white conservative woman, originally from New Orleans,I believe you owe it to your fellow conservatives (whatever color) to be there as a voice of reason.You are obviously a man of principle and that’s a hard to find that these days. Know that there ARE conservative blacks out there that need you to set an example,and people need to hear the other side of the issues from a black CONSERVATIVE perspective.At least, BET is offering you the opportunity to be on the panel..Is there a law out there that says you have to be a Democrat or Liberal? Last I looked, people still had the choice to be whatever political affiliation they desired…at least,for now,that is!Thank you for the opportunity to voice my opinion.

By: srdb

srdb — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:46:04 +0000

Ouch… well, Michelle handled herself very well on The View. I’d say give it a shot, but go in there expecting problems and don’t let them rile you up. Good luck on whatever you do. They probably won’t be the ones acting mature.

By: cmjcex

cmjcex — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:33:30 +0000

I’ve got more follow-on questions for you that may help you decide.

1. Has BET ever conducted any similar panel discussions in the past? If yes, how did they turn out.

2. Is there an expected format or will it be like a Jerry Springer show?

3. Who are the other panelists? If they are all well-known (or otherwise notorious like Van Jones) do they already have a stated position? If they are all lock-step sycophants for anything ultra liberal then you should ask for equal time for your position. You don’t want to just get 1/8 of the time if there is a total of 8 panelists and all the others are just repeating the same mantra. All they can do is say no.

4. Will it be taped and edited for broadcast? You should seek rights for the entire unedited version if it is to be edited.

I’m sure you are heaped with lots of abuse. I can’t imagine it gets any better with time.

Best to you.

By: Hoss

Hoss — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:11:50 +0000

I’d say do it, absolutely, but I’m with Tex, don’t do it if it’s going to be diced and spliced. I don’t trust them enough. But, I have all the faith in the world you will be awesome, and I’ll definitely be watching.

By: Nicolas

Nicolas — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:54:50 +0000

well, if you feel you can hold your own, then by all means, DO it! hell, be so bold as to call black liberals who foolishly SUPPORT Obama an “uncle tom” as the B.E.T. generation NEEDS TO KNOW it’s not DEMOKKKRATS that have supported them throughout history….they’ve been lied to on race…

By: Cindy

Cindy — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:41:03 +0000

Go ahead and do it Sweets! But don’t come crying to me when they eat you alive!

And make sure you get the video, I would like to see it.

What’s up with the acronym BET? Nothing like “unity”, right? Where’s my W.E.T. channel?

By: Ike

Ike — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:30:35 +0000

Bob – Do it.

And go back and read my comment to Tabby T from the other day.

When you get your chance to speak, tell your story.

YOUR story.

It’s compelling. And it’s you. And it completely erases the stupid ad hominem attacks that they will level at you otherwise.

Be yourself.

Someone out there will benefit from discovering you. Then we all will.

By: The Machine

The Machine — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:00:51 +0000

And, Bob, considering the above about publicity, “plan B” is simple enough.

If one of ‘em gets demeaning or insulting, stand up and punch the bastard out on TV.

By: The Machine

The Machine — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:59:35 +0000

“No puclicity is bad publicity….”

It is all just publicity.

By: louielouie

louielouie — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:04:42 +0000

you decidei

By: Trishmac

Trishmac — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:40:20 +0000

Onewiseguy has a point, if you were allowed to have a second voice on your side, they couldn’t gang up on you as readily. And we know they will be merciless.
But either way, I say do it. I am sure it will come as a shock to many who watch BET, that there are good and decent black people with conservative values. And yet it may be a pleasant surprise to some, because I truly believe there are more conservative black people that aren’t heard from, than there are liberals!

By: RoseRRR

RoseRRR — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:59:51 +0000

Bob, you obviously know what to expect from this crowd.

But consider this:

Perhaps there will be a future Bob (or “Roberta”!) Parks in the viewing audience that needs to be exposed to someone like you in order to bolster his or her confidence in what they truly believe.

I think of you as much more than a role model, but sometimes that expression fits you pretty well. No pressure, Bob . . . .

By: Deborah1029

Deborah1029 — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:27:28 +0000

Bob,

I think you should do it Bob, if ONLY to represent the voice of reason and truth. Undoubtedly they will be hostile towards you and say you are a sell out or Uncle Tom; but as you are a conservative African American, I am sure this isn’t the first time and surely it won’t be the last.

Speaking as a fellow African American, I feel you should do it IN SPITE OF the name calling and hostility. We have a duty as conservatives to take EVERY opportunity to show other African Americans (yes, and the rest of the country) that other than the color of skin, we share NOTHING with President Zero! We are a God fearing, life loving people! We are a people of FAITH, and have no business embracing the feeble and monotonous hopey changey drone of the left. And this message needs to be spoken out loud EVERY chance we get; REGARDLESS of the names we are called. Because as Mary Ann points out in her comment below, perhaps just ONE person will not only LISTEN to your words of truth, but actually HEAR them. Perhaps just ONE person will have the veiled lifted from their eyes and be able to see Nobama’s TRUE agenda—one that has absolutely nothing to do with the good of America or her citizens. While I am honored to be a part of history that includes the first African American President; I know that our race has more to offer America than this radical puppet on a string currently occupying the WH.
Yes, we need to take EVERY opportunity; EVERY platform offered and call evil out! Call it what it is—EVIL. When they dish out their usual helping of utter nonsense; slap the truth on it and send it right back to ‘em!! You be God’s vessel. Stand and allow his truth to pour out through you… be God’s voice. Just stand and He’ll do the rest; you KNOW His word will not come back void!

God bless you!

By: jbaker0725

jbaker0725 — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:43:52 +0000

Sounds to me like a set up to get slaughtered or to be used as a whipping boy.

In the business world we always ensure equal numbers from each party are present in any negotiation