GOP Speak Their True Feeling about Black People.

Most of the "Sh-- People Say" videos that have sprung up in recent weeks involve actors mocking -- and, often, exaggerating -- the types of statements they associate with various groups. But when it comes to things Republican politicians says about and to the black community, there's no need for a script or embellishment. Jezebel has pulled together real-life clips of quotes from everyone from Romney to Cain that make more of a statement than any spoof could.

Many of these gems will (unfortunately) sound familiar:

"Not all cultures are equal."

"I don't want to make black people's lives better."

"Who let the dogs out?"

"I didn't say that ... people said I said 'black' ... I didn't."

"We have the ability when we recognize that something is wrong to change it ... we no longer have slavery. That's a good thing."

"A third of the black people in this country, at least, are thinking for themselves."

"I know this from my own experience that blacks are not the greatest swimmers."

And there are more where those came from. By the end of the 2012 presidential race, there will probably be enough for a feature-length film

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Five songs President could song to the Black Community

Like the rest of America, I found myself impressed by President Obama’s rendition of Al Green’s “Let’s Stay together,” last week. The man is extremely talented in nearly every capacity, and now we can add singing to his list of capabilities.

One thing about the Obamas is that they are likely the singing-est, dancing-est president and First Lady to ever enter into the White House.  Just last week, Michelle Obama was seen dancing on the show ICarly and was also spotted doing the Monkey and the Jerk at a high school appearance.  Of course there’s a part of me that wonders why being black means we must sing and dance to make people happy, but I’m not here to lose track of the point.

Given that we’ve gotten into the habit of singing to our political leaders and having them sing to us, I thought I would lay out a few songs that the black community could sing right along with President Barack Obama.  After all, a good song isn’t just about the music – it’s also about making a point:

1)      Secret Lovers – Atlantic Star

2)      Whip Appeal – BabyFace

3)      Wakeup Everybody – Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes

4)       9 to 5 – Dolly Parton

5)       Respect- Aretha Franklin

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