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It's OK to Leave the Plantation : The New Underground Railroad

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Many observers across the political spectrum--from Harry Stein to Jeff Jacoby--have remarked on the courage of black conservatives. Such valor is on bold display throughout C. Mason Weaver's short treatise.

Mr. Weaver's story is not all that uncommon: young liberal comes face-to-face with reality as he matures and suddenly realizes he is a conservative after all. However, such tergiversations are not permitted within the Black community--or at least not among self-appointed Black spokesmen nor the entrenched bureaucracies that survive on keeping racial hostility simmering. It is precisely this perpetual anger that Mr. Weaver defines as one of the most damaging detriments affecting the liberal Black "leaders." He unabashedly proclaims that "we should celebrate the victory instead of nagging about the need for the war."

There seems to be no taboo fact that he is unwilling to state. A proud and thoughtful Republican, he does not see the appellation "Party of the Rich" as a pejorative. He bluntly offers, "the Democrats were always taking from those mean `rich' people to help the poor...(while) the Republicans wanted as many of us wealthy as possible." He dismisses the fabricated Kwanzaa as "a make believe story full of errors and falsehoods,' but strongly advocates celebrating legitimate historical days of importance to the Black Community like Martin Luther King's Day. Such valid occasions are important to ALL Americans. He is unafraid about bringing up the true racism of certain liberal icons. Like the equally brilliant Reverend Jesse Lee Petersen, he openly discusses the prejudice of Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger whose opinions earned her accolades in Nazi Germany. Demonstrating both in-your face honesty and enviable wit, he titles one of his sub-chapters, "The War on Poverty is Over--and Poverty Won." His denunciation of misguided welfare programs further exhibits his striking intellect.

As the title intimates, Mr. Weaver skillfully employs the semantics of slavery throughout his work. He sees the monolithic Black viewpoint demanded from the modern day so-called civil rights establishment as a present-day version of the plantation. Those who dare to think outside the accepted box are the heirs of those courageous souls who bolted their "masters'" cotton farms for freedom. Both sets of rebels were courageous and tenacious, and each group persevered through diligence and hard work which the author rightly argues is the only option that yields success.

Mr. Weaver's intelligent work was published five years ago. It is time to hear more erudite assessments from his patriotic and empowering voice.

As a Masters level professional therapist I have read hundreds of books on behavior, thought process, belief, and social policy. Mason's book is one of the most revolutionary, honest, and accurate books I have ever read. The sad thing is, the people who need to read this don't have the love for the truth or the guts to do so. This book changed me, changed the way I view politics, race, and social policy. Mason has the credibility and bold honesty to force you to think about some of the core beliefs that you have about life in the US, hence the word revoulutionary. Now one of my top 5 favorite books ever. Mason is one of those rare individuals who is so deeply aware of racial and social truths that he is compelled to share them with everyone out of his love for this great country of ours. I have seen Mason speak publicly, met him personally, and believe him to be one of the greatest patriots the United States has ever produced. Inspirational. Thank you, Mason.

These it's not only for black americans, but to latin people too, we have too much to think from here.

We in history instead of being a "slave" working in the plantations, were servants in a ranch, and being said that, the rest it's the same in our countries, the ones that feel "I deserve this, so you the goverment must give it to me", and the ones that "earn it".

I'm from Mexico and I found this book a must read for everyone that wants to leave the plantation, you don't need the goverment to take care of you, you just have to try it and take care of you by yourself.

I wish this book were translated to spanish, so a lot of hispanic people could read it, I think we have a lot in common with this book.

...if more people had the common sense and itelligence Mr. Weaver has.(but then all the liberal political leeches would be out of a job) This was an excellent book, I couldn't put it down. Mr. Weaver articulates how much better America could be if more people would start to think for themselves, understand the issues, and not just follow the usual suspects (Jackson, Waters, Clinton, etc.). He also points out where we are headed as a society if we don't reverse the course we are headed on. Multiculturalism could very well lead to the downfall of this great country, unless all come together and and develop as one American culture and society.

I heard several people call in on talk radio, saying that this book had changed their lives for the better. So I purchased it, and was well rewarded. The author, C. Mason Weaver, is a former civil rights activist who graduated from Berkeley in political science, and now is an author, talk show host, lecturer and commentator. He explains in the book how and why he evolved from liberalism to conservatism. He surveys black history with an eye towards how his people have overcome tremendous adversity. He explains why he thinks so many blacks have now become stuck in the "plantation mentality," promoted by liberal Democrats, and how this is holding them back. With a tremendous amount of wit and wisdom, the author explains how blacks can and should take advantage of the victories of the civil rights movement, and be truly free. He also discusses many of the other political and social ideas being debated today. I have to say I sometimes wondered if some of his statistics were right to do with abortion, and I had never heard some of the claims about Margaret Sanger, the founder of Planned Parenthood. But what Mr. Weaver says may be true. I imagine he would be quite an engaging speaker. One of his memorable quotes: "If you are engaged in an intellectual debate and reduce your opponent to name calling, you have won."

All black people don't think alike. Clarene Weaver's book is proof of that. It's part biography, part history and part politcal and cultural manifesto. The book could have benefited from a little more careful editing but I loved it. Buy it and read it with an open mind.

This book is an inspiration to people of all races. I happen to be a melanin challenged male. I found great inspiration because this book can help anyone overcome dysfunctional thinking if they have the guts to believe the truth. It also shows that the real sellouts, and Uncle Toms are not Mr. Weaver, Dr. Keyes, Walter Williams, Thomas Sowell and Star Parker. The real sellouts are Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, Maxine Waters and Sheila Jackson Lee. They're the ones who want to "keep the slaves on the plantation". Why else would they be so vitriolic against the aforementioned people as well as Clarence Thomas and J. C. Watts? For the few scraps of meat the white massas of the Democratic party throw them Waters, Lee and the rest are willing to sell out their brehtren just so they can keep themselves in power.

This is a great book and it shows people of all cultures and walks of life that they can make the American Dream work for them. And, when you do make it, you'll know because the let's pretend spoiled brats of the lewd left will be screaming the loudest. Way to go Mason.

This book is a must for those who truly want to know about what freedom is. Without listing them, Weaver explains the value of political, economic, and spiritual freedom. If there were more people like him, we would not have a society that so readily accepts mediocracy.
His book confirms what many people are and have been sensing for a while..... the watering down of our history and a dombing down of our children (and adults, black, white, or whatever) so we will not know how to battle the obstacles of the future.

What a great book! It clarifies major problems in American society in a manner that does not taint facts with emotions. Weaver is a true man making his own way in America despite being surrounded with "Can't do" attitudes. A great read for anyone! This book will change your perspective on life!

I heard several people call in on talk radio, saying that this book had changed their lives for the better. So I purchased it, and was well rewarded. The author, C. Mason Weaver, is a former civil rights activist who graduated from Berkeley in political science, and now is an author, talk show host, lecturer and commentator. He explains in the book how and why he evolved from liberalism to conservatism. He surveys black history with an eye towards how his people have overcome tremendous adversity. He explains why he thinks so many blacks have now become stuck in the "plantation mentality," promoted by liberal Democrats, and how this is holding them back. With a tremendous amount of wit and wisdom, the author explains how blacks can and should take advantage of the victories of the civil rights movement, and be truly free. He also discusses many of the other political and social ideas being debated today. I have to say I sometimes wondered if some of his statistics were right to do with abortion, and I had never heard some of the claims about Margaret Sanger, the founder of Planned Parenthood. But what Mr. Weaver says may be true. I imagine he would be quite an engaging speaker. One of his memorable quotes: "If you are engaged in an intellectual debate and reduce your opponent to name calling, you have won."