Comments on: HAPPY 4TH OF JULY: MLK BILLBOARD IS UP!!

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:34:04 +0000

Apostle,

I heard you on a late night radio interview in Rhode Island while driving to Cape Cod. I have often thought that our shared sentiment on democrats and race would have liberals construe me as a racist. You changed my thinking. As an American caucasian who cares about the prosperity of ALL Americans, I was profoundly grateful to hear you and your inspiring message. I was also motivated to speak up/out. When will you bring your messsage to New England? It needs to be heard and understood here.

By: janet

janet — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:03:14 +0000

Thank you Pastor claver for coming to crosby Church today. what a blessing.

Janet Leatherwood

By: Linda Lutkus

Linda Lutkus — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 23:16:26 +0000

Dear Apostle Kamau-Imani,

I just found you – and have totally fallen in love (as a brother in God). You are awesome. You speak the truth, you speak from your heart, and you stand on biblical pricipals.

Thank you for what you do.

God’s grace continue to shine his truth on you! Linda

By: Krystal James

Krystal James — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:57:52 +0000

Wow! What an interesting issue. I couldn’t agree more with Claver and the raging elephants side regarding free speech and the billboard. How does one take down a sign, in the United States of America, that is fully paid before the term ends? And why are people so afraid of being challenged to think outside of social/political norms and stereotypes? And anyone with a view should know why they think the way that they do, why they belong to the organizations they do, and be able to defend and discuss the issues they are passionate about at any turn. Anything that spurs dialogue is positive and brings everyone to clearer understanding.

African Americans are so much more conservative than we care to admit. We need to aknowledge that embrace some of the conservative/Christian core values to overcome issues like HIV/AIDS, criminal recidivism, and minority health disparities. I don’t think we should be beholden to any party…my heroine in politics is Shirley Chisolm- her motto: UNBOUGHT AND UNBOSSED. When we, African Americans, whether Democrat or Republican, Protestant or Jew, rich or poor, stop letting us be labeled by others and start thinking for ourselves we will surely be free. (In my opinion; no reason to label King either. He was on such a different thought plane near his death AND never claimed a political party. Neither one was advancing African American causes significantly at the time!)

That being said, I could fill a book about all that I disagree on with Claver. And I can advance my theories in any debate, dialogue, or discussion comprehensively and with merit. His whole construct is so flawed and has so many validity deficits that it is ridiculous. But, no need to go there…it is a long life. (Sarah: you got it right with pathological egotist- you must know him).

He should be able to leave his sign up, just as I should be able to put one up down the street that says Claver is an idiot. Both are simply opinions.

By: charlotte

charlotte — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:59:50 +0000

Actually, he never yielded to either party. and he was never registered in either party. MLK Sr. endorsed Kennedy, not Nixon, because Kennedy helped out MLK Jr.

By: Greg La Manna

Greg La Manna — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:15:56 +0000

PS: I’m a non-Jewish, non-black Italian, middle-class married man with 2 children.

And I am praying for this organization. It has just won my heart over. Bless you.

By: Greg La Manna

Greg La Manna — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:12:29 +0000

Two groups have a special place in my heart: 1) Messianic Jews; and 2) Conservative Blacks. Both groups have to overcome years of bigotry, pressure to conform to “the group” and be brainwashed into thinking a certain way, hatred from the very people they are a part of just because they choose to be TRUTH-SEEKERS and think for themselves instead of just swallow what they are “supposed” to think and be and act.

Messianic Jews are Jewish people who have accepted Jesus as their Messiah. They have not “converted” to Christianity because Christianity is simply a fulfillment of Judaism. Likewise, Conservative Blacks have NOT “converted” to conservative thinking. So suggest that smacks of racism and infers that it is somehow “unnatural” for a black to be conservative. Why is it not “converting” when any other race thinks for themselves and finds themsevles equally endowed by their Creator to find truth, embrace it, and proclaim it?

I love this site, your organization, and what you stand for. Praise the Living God!

By: Matt Clark

Matt Clark — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 02:47:24 +0000

To Sarah,
I will buy your meal, and accept your opinion if you will do just one thing….
Come and listen. Open your ears for one hour. If you still feel the same way, you lost one hour of your life, and got a free meal out of the deal.
Claver, and Joe the precinct chair know how to find me.

By: Matt Clark

Matt Clark — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 02:41:46 +0000

To those who care enough to read:
I listened to the Apostle last night, and was amazed at the information that he gave me. I knew it in my heart, but didn’t put 2 and 2 together. We are losing this fight, and it is going to take each and every one of us to win this battle. I have invited 36 of my closest friends to Thursday’s mixer at Mo’s. That is not what I am proud of. I am proud that I have stopped 12 complete strangers, all african american males, all under 40, and all voted for Obama. I invited each and every one of them to join us Thursday, and listen. Republican is not a dirty word. Conservative is not a curse. Read the bible, vote it’s word, and see what side you wind up on. Keep fighting the good fight! Your Brother, Matt

By: Gary Dunkum

Gary Dunkum — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:40:52 +0000

See e-mail exchange below with Roy Davis of SignAd.com:
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Would think that your customer might get the benefit of the doubt in an argument…
I do appreciate your taking the time to respond though.

Gary,
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“Roy Davis”
We were thinking! With these type situations there are always two sides and we are not in business to take sides, just lease billboards without trouble. I hang new ads everyday of the week and hundreds a year and never do we get national publicity over some controversy. If we would of left it up, instead you emailing complaining about it the other side whoever they are would be emailing.

From: GDunkum@gbrecap.com [mailto:GDunkum@gbrecap.com]
Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 10:43 AM
To: SignAd Info
Subject: What were you thinking……..

…when you took down the RagingElephants sign.

I would really like to know…and hope to hear from you………

Gary,