But intentions are one thing while *action* based upon strategy for APAS/nationals here is a world apart.

What sets apart APAs and even Asian nationals here in the States from Blacks, politically speaking, is their utter lack of practicing fundamentals.

If you look at history, the halcyon 60′s/70′s produced a mish-mash of goofy stuff, from flower power to other forms of “jerk-off-ness”. But that generation was crucial on several fronts: fighting against a pathetic war, ousting a very bad president from office, fighting for civil rights, and fighting for women’s rights. Any one of those on their own, particularly by today’s standards of non-effectiveness, is huge. The fact that that generation was actively engaged and played major parts in all of them make them a remarkable generation.

And just about EVERYTHING reflected their sentiments: music, film, books, athletics, the counter-culture lifestyle, even the way they dressed spoke to a dis-satisfaction with the status quo.

Take the Black movement then. There were many divergent views, but even prominent athletes made their voices heard, in no uncertain terms. The point is, that “something in the air” permeated *everything* to the point where a black athlete – Curt Flood – secured his place in history by leading the fight for free agency and thus forever changed the course of modern sports.

But something even more important emerged for blacks then: consciousness. It became activated, and in turn prompted ACTION.

Again, there were many diverging views in the black power movement, but if you look at the vanguard, the Panthers, what do you see? A concrete plan, based in reality. Of course, that was the famous “Ten Point Program” that very clearly and concretely set their agenda for goals.

Contrast that from 4 decades ago with APAs/Asian nationals in America today, and we’re not even close to their insight and strategy *then*.

This explains why blacks who, with even their kookiest leaders (take your pick) will still find a “hook” to them, because even the crazy ones will occasionally speak the truth.

APAs don’t do that. Instead, they are mired in a constant process of in-action, apathy, ignorance, eating our own, eating our tails, circular arguments, “theory”, and perhaps worst of all, looking toward the academy for answers.

Listen, Dr. Huey P. Newton *was* a PhD, but don’t get it twisted, because he always maintained that the “brothers off the block” made the best Panthers, because once they were policitized, they had the genuine zeal that only comes from living in reality and realizing that “theory” is an abstraction. Life is played out in the streets. In the immortal words of David Hilliard: “Theory’s alright, but practice is supreme.”

And few except perhaps white people LOVE to talk shit like the few APAs who consider themselves “smart,” “politicized,” “aware,” “engaged” or (ugh) “educated.” For them, armchair and Monday morning quarterbacking are their leagues, and that’s where it ends.

So what does all of this rambling mean? For a business, there’s the timeworn phrase “best practices”. For sports, it means having a game plan. And if it’s one “fundamental strategic absolute 101″ for both, it’s that you *never* stick with a losing plan. As evidence just look at this administration’s losers who have played their part in backing us into an oil dependent corner, and yet say that the answer is to drill MORE.

So, first stop a losing plan, and then think about and analyze what makes practical sense on a concrete level. Set your goals small and close at first and then work backwards from there; that’s how you formulate a plan. If you don’t have the success you hoped for in the given time you wish, then you have to make adjustments. That’s what the process is, whether it’s war on the battlefield, a political campaign, running a business, playing sports, or, yes, “APA issues.” It’s fundamentals.

If I could at least see those first baby steps by APAs/nationals I’d throw my lot in with enthusiasm.

But intentions are one thing while *action* based upon strategy for APAS/nationals here is a world apart.

What sets apart APAs and even Asian nationals here in the States from Blacks, politically speaking, is their utter lack of practicing fundamentals.

If you look at history, the halcyon 60′s/70′s produced a mish-mash of goofy stuff, from flower power to other forms of “jerk-off-ness”. But that generation was crucial on several fronts: fighting against a pathetic war, ousting a very bad president from office, fighting for civil rights, and fighting for women’s rights. Any one of those on their own, particularly by today’s standards of non-effectiveness, is huge. The fact that that generation was actively engaged and played major parts in all of them make them a remarkable generation.

And just about EVERYTHING reflected their sentiments: music, film, books, athletics, the counter-culture lifestyle, even the way they dressed spoke to a dis-satisfaction with the status quo.

Take the Black movement then. There were many divergent views, but even prominent athletes made their voices heard, in no uncertain terms. The point is, that “something in the air” permeated *everything* to the point where a black athlete – Curt Flood – secured his place in history by leading the fight for free agency and thus forever changed the course of modern sports.

But something even more important emerged for blacks then: consciousness. It became activated, and in turn prompted ACTION.

Again, there were many diverging views in the black power movement, but if you look at the vanguard, the Panthers, what do you see? A concrete plan, based in reality. Of course, that was the famous “Ten Point Program” that very clearly and concretely set their agenda for goals.

Contrast that from 4 decades ago with APAs/Asian nationals in America today, and we’re not even close to their insight and strategy *then*.

This explains why blacks who, with even their kookiest leaders (take your pick) will still find a “hook” to them, because even the crazy ones will occasionally speak the truth.

APAs don’t do that. Instead, they are mired in a constant process of in-action, apathy, ignorance, eating our own, eating our tails, circular arguments, “theory”, and perhaps worst of all, looking toward the academy for answers.

Listen, Dr. Huey P. Newton *was* a PhD, but don’t get it twisted, because he always maintained that the “brothers off the block” made the best Panthers, because once they were policitized, they had the genuine zeal that only comes from living in reality and realizing that “theory” is an abstraction. Life is played out in the streets. In the immortal words of David Hilliard: “Theory’s alright, but practice is supreme.”

And few except perhaps white people LOVE to talk shit like the few APAs who consider themselves “smart,” “politicized,” “aware,” “engaged” or (ugh) “educated.” For them, armchair and Monday morning quarterbacking are their leagues, and that’s where it ends.

So what does all of this rambling mean? For a business, there’s the timeworn phrase “best practices”. For sports, it means having a game plan. And if it’s one “fundamental strategic absolute 101″ for both, it’s that you *never* stick with a losing plan. As evidence just look at this administration’s losers who have played their part in backing us into an oil dependent corner, and yet say that the answer is to drill MORE.

So, first stop a losing plan, and then think about and analyze what makes practical sense on a concrete level. Set your goals small and close at first and then work backwards from there; that’s how you formulate a plan. If you don’t have the success you hoped for in the given time you wish, then you have to make adjustments. That’s what the process is, whether it’s war on the battlefield, a political campaign, running a business, playing sports, or, yes, “APA issues.” It’s fundamentals.

If I could at least see those first baby steps by APAs/nationals I’d throw my lot in with enthusiasm.

William Lee
FALLOUT CENTRAL
http://www.falloutcentral.com

William Lee
FALLOUT CENTRAL
http://www.falloutcentral.com

Those guys were on the bi-racial blogpost were from MM? Wow. They were definitely very rational and respectful, more than I would have expected. Or maybe I just have a negative impression of mm. Let’s definitely get them in on the conversation!

You have my e-mail too.

Those guys were on the bi-racial blogpost were from MM? Wow. They were definitely very rational and respectful, more than I would have expected. Or maybe I just have a negative impression of mm. Let’s definitely get them in on the conversation!

You have my e-mail too.