http://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunionCandid discussions on any subject that moves us, as a nation -- economically, spiritually, socially, and politically -- toward the "more perfect union" our Founding Fathers spoke of and that our "living and breathing" constitution makes potentially attainable. This is a call-in program. Your input is invaluable. AMPU airs Sundays @ 7PM ET.enCopyright Howard Barrett (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sun, 16 Jun 2019 01:15:00 GMTMon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTCurrent EventsBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/32749986-8deb-4dbb-bfed-f79a8a2e9f52_webcam_(5)bbb.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunionCandid discussions on any subject that moves us, as a nation -- economically, spiritually, socially, and politically -- toward the "more perfect union" our Founding Fathers spoke of and that our "living and breathing" constitution makes potentially attainable. This is a call-in program. Your input is invaluable. AMPU airs Sundays @ 7PM ET.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comcurrent events,politics,black,race,barack obama,white,2008 primary,asian,obama,a more perfect unionH.E. Barrett, Jr.noCandid discussions on any subject that moves us, as a nation -- economically, spiritually, socially, and politically -- toward the "more perfect union" our Founepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2010/02/01/capitalist-and-socialist-elements-of-a-competitiveCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2010/02/01/capitalist-and-socialist-elements-of-a-competitive/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2010/02/01/capitalist-and-socialist-elements-of-a-competitiveMon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTCapitalist and Socialist Elements of a Competitive Market SystemIn this, my "return to talk" segment of AMPU I will examine the socialist and capitalist elements attenuate to America's competitive market economy and the motivations behind those who want to characterize it as a purely capitalist one. To quote an excerpt from a blog article I just finished composing, "I am neither a capitalist nor a socialist. I am an “inclusion-ist” - a hybrid form of the two - and our competitive market system is also an “inclusion-ist” one. The mixture of capitalist and socialist elements in a competitive market society springs from the knowledge that both are incomplete, standing alone, to provide for the common welfare of an entire citizenry." I will post the link to the article either Friday or Saturday - depending on when I finish it. I expect this to be an eye-opening experience for many. As usual, I welcome all to this discourse, whether you agree with me or not. I have never been and will never be one who shies away from debate. I also want to inform the audience that I will have a co-host starting with this segment. I am amassing a pool of candidates just in case no one person wants to do this on a regular basis, but I am sure that Osagie Ayanru, my co-host for the day, will continue with me indefinitely. His commitment to unity and progress is impeccable. He is a journalist and former political candidate - and just maybe, a future one as well. Listener call-in number is: (347) 945-7347.02:00:00H.E. Barrett, Jr.nocapitalism,socialism,economy,free enterprise,competitive marketIn this, my "return to talk" segment of AMPU I will examine the socialist and capitalist elements attenuate to America's competitive market economy and the motihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/11/17/is-white-american-prejudice-waningCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/11/17/is-white-american-prejudice-waning/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/11/17/is-white-american-prejudice-waningMon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTIs White American Prejudice Waning?With the election of its first biracial president, many see America through a less prejudiced lens. Does this mean the white American prejudice is subsiding? Are most white Americans unaffected by negative imagery portrayed in the black performing arts? Do more white Americans now judge us by the “content of our character” instead of the color of our skin? What say you? Listener call-in number is: (347) 945-7347.01:00:00H.E. Barrett, Jr.noprejudice,race,black,white,politicsWith the election of its first biracial president, many see America through a less prejudiced lens. Does this mean the white American prejudice is subsiding? Arhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/10/05/is-american-justice-truly-blindCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/10/05/is-american-justice-truly-blind/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/10/05/is-american-justice-truly-blindSun, 05 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMTIS AMERICAN JUSTICE TRULY BLIND?Troy Anthony Davis is fighting for a new trial that evidence clearly says that he should get. President Bush - according to famed author and attorney Vincent Bugliosi - should be prosecuted for murder. And ex-convicts - who have already paid their debts to society - still fight for their right to vote. Is American justice truly Blind? What say you?01:00:00H.E. Barrett, Jr.nojustice,voting rights,ex-convicts,George Bush,courtsTroy Anthony Davis is fighting for a new trial that evidence clearly says that he should get. President Bush - according to famed author and attorney Vincent Buhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/09/21/save-troy-anthony-davisCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/09/21/save-troy-anthony-davis/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/09/21/save-troy-anthony-davisSun, 21 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMTSAVE TROY ANTHONY DAVISIn 1991 Troy Davis was sentenced to death for the 1989 shooting death of a Savannah, Georgia police officer. Seven of the nine non-police witnesses have recanted or contradicted their testimony. Many of these witnesses have stated that they were pressured or coerced by police. His execution is slated for Tuesday, September 23rd. Many have expressed that he needs a new trial. What say you?01:30:00H.E. Barrett, Jr.noTroy Davis,death penatly,amnesty international,Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act,clemencyIn 1991 Troy Davis was sentenced to death for the 1989 shooting death of a Savannah, Georgia police officer. Seven of the nine non-police witnesses have recantehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/09/07/black-music-boon-or-baneCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/09/07/black-music-boon-or-bane/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/09/07/black-music-boon-or-baneSun, 07 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMTBlack Music - Boon or Bane?Today I am joined by Hip-Hop artist KoSha, who is also a Chicago police officer. We will discuss my latest article (appearing on My BlogSpot Thursday Sept. 5th). It deals with race deprecation and misogyny in the performing arts. And, of course, we will listen to and discuss her music. I say the race deprecation and misogyny by blacks, heaped upon blacks need to stop! What say you?02:00:00H.E. Barrett, Jr.noHip-Hop,race,misogyny,black,racial epithetsToday I am joined by Hip-Hop artist KoSha, who is also a Chicago police officer. We will discuss my latest article (appearing on My BlogSpot Thursday Sept. 5th)http://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/08/31/being-fairCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/08/31/being-fair/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/08/31/being-fairSun, 31 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMTBEING FAIRThis is my first show linking the subject matter to an article on My BlogSpot. I discuss my take on the way the Democratic National Convention was covered and ask America to be fair in their voting, come November. This particular article I have entitled, "Being Fair". I invite commentary on the article. I will be discussing the artcle AND the comments as well. What say you?01:00:00H.E. Barrett, Jr.noBarack Obama,Joe Biden,Democratic National Convention,politics,Bill ClintonThis is my first show linking the subject matter to an article on My BlogSpot. I discuss my take on the way the Democratic National Convention was covered and ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/08/03/obama-vs-the-angry-black-men-fact-or-fictionPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/08/03/obama-vs-the-angry-black-men-fact-or-fiction/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/08/03/obama-vs-the-angry-black-men-fact-or-fictionSun, 03 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMTObama vs. The Angry Black Man: Fact or FictionA good friend, who is a community organizer in his own right, contends rather convincingly that Jesse Jackson's "castrating" comments about Obama are part of an aggregate sacrificial strategy designed to give Obama the national spotlight every six weeks or so and the opportunity to separate himself from the militancy of the "angry" black man (as well as the "white liberal" like Father Michael Pfleger). That in this strategy, Jesse Jackson, Jr., and Deval Patrick become the spokespersons for middle ground politics, making sure that they criticize anything "angry", offbeat, or radical, on Obama's behalf. He speculates that Al Sharpton is probably the next one on the list that Obama will have to seemingly step away from. Thus, the animus seen building between Obama and "angry" black men constitute a mere ruse to placate white Americans who might otherwise withhold their vote for a President Obama fearing that he would "paint the White House black". What say you?01:00:00H.E. Barrett, Jr.noObama,black,white,race,politicsA good friend, who is a community organizer in his own right, contends rather convincingly that Jesse Jackson's "castrating" comments about Obama are part of anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/04/09/black-political-mindsetPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/04/09/black-political-mindset/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/04/09/black-political-mindsetWed, 09 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMTBlack Political MindsetI've been advocating for years that black Americans need to have a Black Political Party MINDSET if not an actual party. We need to vote in EVERY election and ONLY for the candidate who addresses our unique circumstances -- even an independent, win or lose. Then BOTH parties will see that we WILL VOTE, but not for them. They will THEN COURT our vote because most politicians ONLY concern themselves with the VOTING PUBLIC. Non-voters don't count. By voting, but not for them, we can gain political clout. What say you?01:00:00H.E. Barrett, Jr.no2008 PRIMARY,a more perfect union,ASIAN,BARACK OBAMA,BLACKI've been advocating for years that black Americans need to have a Black Political Party MINDSET if not an actual party. We need to vote in EVERY election and Ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/04/04/requiem-for-a-fallen-friendFriendshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/04/04/requiem-for-a-fallen-friend/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/04/04/requiem-for-a-fallen-friendFri, 04 Apr 2008 01:00:00 GMTRequiem For A Fallen FriendMichael Wayne Tyson was a very good friend of mine from the age of 8 until his death March 19th. This "special edition" will allow friends to memorialize him in a way befitting our relationship. An article in the local paper extolled his athletic prowess, but mainly centered on unrealized potential. I contend that the same theme could apply to most of us should we die today with possibly no one to set the record straight. What say you?01:30:00H.E. Barrett, Jr.noBlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioMichael Wayne Tyson was a very good friend of mine from the age of 8 until his death March 19th. This "special edition" will allow friends to memorialize him inhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/03/30/judaism-christianity-islamReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/03/30/judaism-christianity-islam/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/03/30/judaism-christianity-islamSun, 30 Mar 2008 23:00:00 GMTJudaism, Christianity, & IslamThree religions with a common history but, very distinct beliefs. Thus, the term "Judeo-Christian" is every bit an oxymoron as "Judeo-Islam" or "Christian-Islam" would be. What say you? 01:00:00H.E. Barrett, Jr.noarab,bible,christianity,hamas,IslamThree religions with a common history but, very distinct beliefs. Thus, the term "Judeo-Christian" is every bit an oxymoron as "Judeo-Islam" or "Christian-Islamhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/03/28/rev-jeremiah-wright-is-rightPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/03/28/rev-jeremiah-wright-is-right/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/03/28/rev-jeremiah-wright-is-rightFri, 28 Mar 2008 01:30:00 GMTRev. Jeremiah Wright Is RIGHT!!!!!!Rev. Jeremiah Wright's warning the American "principality" of impending doom absent a "turn from its wicked ways" is both theological and patriotic!! His "rhetoric" is steeped in a centries-old tenet of the world's major religions -- reaping and sowing. His "rhetoric" is thus -- like that of most civil dissidents -- motivated by both love AND loyalty. What say you?01:30:00H.E. Barrett, Jr.no2008 PRIMARY,a more perfect union,ASIAN,BARACK OBAMA,BLACKRev. Jeremiah Wright's warning the American "principality" of impending doom absent a "turn from its wicked ways" is both theological and patriotic!! His "rhetohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/03/18/the-politics-of-race-in-americaPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/03/18/the-politics-of-race-in-america/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/03/18/the-politics-of-race-in-americaTue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Politics of Race in AmericaThere has been entirely too much ado about nothing surrounding Rev. Jeremiah Wright's sermons and his relationship to Barack Obama. There may be things that Obama should EXPLAIN but NOTHING he need defend! What say you?01:00:00H.E. Barrett, Jr.no2008 PRIMARY,ASIAN,BARACK OBAMA,BLACK,BLACK ANGERThere has been entirely too much ado about nothing surrounding Rev. Jeremiah Wright's sermons and his relationship to Barack Obama. There may be things that Obahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/03/16/obamarama-can-he-unite-americaPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/03/16/obamarama-can-he-unite-america/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/03/16/obamarama-can-he-unite-americaSun, 16 Mar 2008 22:00:00 GMTObamarama -- Can He Unite America?Yes. I have always believed that mixed race people will save the world because of the difficulty of maintaining racial animus when you have a niece, nephew, or grandchild who is a member of the despised class. What say you?01:00:00H.E. Barrett, Jr.no2008 PRIMARY,ASIAN,BARACK OBAMA,BLACK,BLACK ANGERYes. I have always believed that mixed race people will save the world because of the difficulty of maintaining racial animus when you have a niece, nephew, orhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/03/14/democratic-mindset-vs-republican-mindsetPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/03/14/democratic-mindset-vs-republican-mindset/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/amoreperfectunion/2008/03/14/democratic-mindset-vs-republican-mindsetFri, 14 Mar 2008 03:00:00 GMTDemocratic Mindset vs. Republican MindsetConservatism vs. Liberalism is really a code for "Me-ism" vs. "We-ism". Matters of degree aside, conservative Republicans care about their own self interests and liberal Democrats care about the group - the community! What say you? 01:00:00H.E. Barrett, Jr.noObama,Republican,2008 PRIMARY,ASIAN,BARACK OBAMAConservatism vs. Liberalism is really a code for "Me-ism" vs. "We-ism". Matters of degree aside, conservative Republicans care about their own self interests an