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Re: Senator Clinton Drags Down Strickland?

msladydeborah — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:17:36 -0000

I have to agree with you about Strickland~and I am not a Clinton supporter.

This is a thought provoking post. Thanks for sharing this information.

Re: FOX Conjures Obama Contradiction

msladydeborah — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:58:19 -0000

Once again, Fox News has been busted for the shoddy operation that it honestly is.

Thanks for providing this clip and pointing out the errors in their reports.

I do not consider Fox News to be a legitimate organization. I believe that their slogan should be: Confusion, chaos and mayhem is aired here!

Thanks for the food for thought!

Re: Want to know what happens when we sing FOX’s praises?

msladydeborah — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:44:10 -0000

Fox News is fair and balanced? Really? When did that particular transformation take place? The station on my cable system that is identified as Fox News is not reflecting that particular trait in its coverage on stories.

Apparently Terry McAluiffe has a problem with making that particular distinction regarding Faux News.

I do not watch Fox News period. I hate to have my intelligence insulted. That seems to be the primary mission of this particular organization.

Re: Want to know what happens when we sing FOX’s praises?

msladydeborah — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:44:10 -0000

Apparently Terry McAluiffe has a problem with making that particular distinction regarding Faux News.

I do not watch Fox News period. I hate to have my intelligence insulted. That seems to be the primary mission of this particular organization.

Re: Send Bill O’Reilly Back to School

msladydeborah — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:58:59 -0000

O'Reilly is not as gracious or intelligent as any of my favorite teachers. In fact, the teachers that I did not care for are still better skilled than he is.

I am a teacher also. He is an example of the type of people that I do not want to seed out into the society. He really is not a role model that I would hold up to them. Being a rude liar is not something that I want them to aspire to be.

Re: Send Bill O’Reilly Back to School

msladydeborah — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:58:59 -0000

O'Reilly is not as gracious or intelligent as any of my favorite teachers. In fact, the teachers that I did not care for are still better skilled than he is.

Re: Tom Ridge Refers To McCain As “John Bush”

msladydeborah — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:36:11 -0000

Even the GOP cannot tell the difference between the two of them. This made my morning! I love a good laugh. Especially if it is at the expense of the GOP!

Re: RNC08: I See Black People

msladydeborah — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:45:31 -0000

I do not recall the sons and daughters of slaves and freed people being a part of McCain's speech either~so if the numbers of black delegates were low at their convention, it is probably due to the fact that we are not really a part of the Mayflower and immigrant population in McCain's mindset.

I know a few black GOP folks. I have questioned them to find out what they think about John and Sarah. So far, no one is really impressed with either one of the two. Which is not surprising since they were not excited about McCain from the jump.

I heard from my mom that there has been a standing joke on The View all week about the one black man who kept showing up in the media during the convention. I did spot a couple of black people in the masses. But in reality it was like the great last gathering of White America.

Re: The LIES Told By Sarah Palin

msladydeborah — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 07:27:48 -0000

Thanks for posting this information. As Peggy Noonan noted during her hot mic remarks: Palin's addition to the GOP ticket is BS!

I hope that people realize that this is not Wonder Woman. Bein a woman politican is not a shield from the truth about her politics and intentions. I didn't hear substance in her remarks. What I heard was a well rehearshed speech that had some shallow barbs. Where's the substance? I heard nothing about the issues of concern to women like childcare, equal pay, education etc...

She is just a skirt for McCain to hide behind. As I see it, his folks figure she will keep things easier on his behind. But she has declared herself to be a yard dog with lipstick. As my mother would say, either she'll be up for the fight in the yard or she'll realize that she needs to get a seat on the porch.

Re: What If Sarah Palin Were Black….

msladydeborah — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 07:44:55 -0000

If Michelle Obama had the same back ground story as Palin, we'd see the loop over and over again. But this election is turning out to be about which America will run the nation.

If either of the Obama girls were pregnant and unmarried, we'd have to take a can of WA and head to the streets to defend them. There is no doubt in my mind that the fall out about either one of them being a baby's mama would be very U-G-L-Y! But in this case, Bristol's decision to keep the baby is being lauded.

I want to know about the sucession deal in Palin's story. Pulling out of the Union does not sound like country first to me. But, I am not a great American Patriot either. But, isn't that the initial reason for The Civil War? The attempt to split the union is a serious anti-American motive, IMHO.

Re: For black Republicans, race complicates the campaign

msladydeborah — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:37:33 -0000

The GOP has failed to connect with the African American voting population. That was obvious during their national convention.

McCain is not in touch with contemporary America. He has not done anything to make me feel that he is reaching out to win the AA vote.

The GOP has been in national office since the beginning of this decade. We only need to look at the state of the nation as a consideration point in this election.

I was never pro-war. It has not improved our lives nor has it been as effective as the GOP wants the public to believe. There is evidence that corruption is happening on the American tax payers money in Iraq. What constitutes victory? That has never been totally clear from the Bush Administration's end.

Our national economy is in a state of chaos. And listening to McCain declare that it is as strong as ever only indicates that he really told the truth about his lack of knowledge regarding economics. Bush hasn't said anything that makes me feel like he has a grip on what is happening either.

The GOP does not reflect America of this century. We are not just a nation of black and white people. Even if Obama wasn't the DP nominee, there is no way in the world that I would be in support of McCain and Palin taking over the national leadership.

It will be interesting to see what is going to happen within the GOP after this election. Either they will get in step with the national reality or continue to isolate itself from the nation.

Re: The House Negro

msladydeborah — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:34:37 -0000

I had to think about how to approach my response on this subject.

I do not honestly have a suitable-to-me definition for a field negro or a house negro. Those two terms are not really ones that I use to describe other black people's behavior.

I find that after years of listening to these terms being tossed around primarily because of the discomfort that someone else feels over apperance, education or conduct of another black person, those are not ways that I use to describe another person's behavior.

When a black person moves up onto the next level~that is how it is supposed to be. That is how I define progress. Not everyone appreciates the effort and energy that goes into progression. It does not negate their/our blackness.

Who is black enough to determine how black another individual is? Blackness is a state of mind. Blackness is also generational ly different. My parents definition of blackness is different than mine. My definiton of blackness is different than my children's.

I often wonder why we find it so necessary to use these terms? What purpose do they honestly serve? Granted they are cultural expressions of our displeasure over another's behavior. But in reality, I do not grasp the bottom line advantage that comes from using these two terms.

Re: Barack Obama’s black support linked to issues, not race

msladydeborah — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:46:11 -0000

After reading some of the comments on the original post, all I have to say is this: It is way past due time for those individuals who keep trying to claim that we are racist~to get over it! White folks have supported white candidates throughout the nation's political history and it has been okay. We have also supported white candidates and it was okay.

Now all of the sudden we are racist because we are supporting a black candidate? Get for real.
Yes, there are folks who will vote for Barack because he is black. If it seems unfair to you what can I say? Just like there will be folks who will vote for McCain because he is a white male. There will be votes casted because there is a woman in the race too. This is the nature of American politics.

For those who want to believe that race is the sole reason for AA support, you obviously do not know much about our political culture. You certainly have not taken time to do indepth research on how we think.

Re: Beware of Distractions This Week

msladydeborah — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:51:48 -0000

The pitbull is coming across more like a poodle. I want to see Palin with her lipstick on and ready to have at it with Biden. It is time for her to get off the porch and down in the yard.

Quite frankly, I have had it with the spin on this woman! She is not fit to lead the nation and everybody is realizing this as a matter of fact. I applaud her fumbling and bumbling ways because it only confirms what we have known~she was a gimmick for McCain's campaign.

Re: Tuskegee, a Cloud Over Research

msladydeborah — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:01:23 -0000

I agree that more people of color need to participate in clinical trials. That certainly is the case in the fight against breast cancer.

However, there have been questions raised about the effects of HPV on young girls. There have been indications that there are other health related risks.

The key to winning more support from the Black and Latino communities is for the medical community to make their intentions plain enough for people to determine if this is a project that they would like to be a part of.

I have never seen aggressive campaigns for people of color to participate in clinical trials. This may be one way to boost up the numbers in the trial process.

Re: John McCain: Davenport Liveblog

msladydeborah — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:35:33 -0000

I am a Christian and I am praying that Obama wins. And if this is an example of the type of people that are going to be associated with John McCain~I would strongly urge people of all faiths to pray that he does not win the office of POTUS.

Re: Gov. Sarah Palin Says Vice President of U.S.A. In Charge Of The Senate

msladydeborah — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:55:57 -0000

This is the kind of story that you cannot make up and it is all good in my mind. Why? Because it only exposes how little thought or research was conducted prior to naming her second on the ticket.

For those who find her to be a breath of fresh air~they probably do not know as much as much as Palin does on the subject of government and how it works.

Re: Black Voters Subject To Police Checks At Polling Place – Arrested For Unpaid Parking Tickets?

msladydeborah — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 23:33:29 -0000

I would urge all voters to take time and learn your rights. There are so many false stories being circulated to keep us from going to the polls.

Re: I Didn’t Vote

msladydeborah — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:52:45 -0000

Jose,

There is a little boy in my Head Start class who is 3 years old. This child is a true Barack follower. He really doesn't know what the POTUS does or why it is important.

But his role model at this point in his life is Barack. Not a rapper or an athlete. But a man who has captured his attention and imgination.

Who knows what impact this moment is going to have on the future generations of Americans?

Re: Actress Fran Drescher, Former Star of "The Nanny" Expresses Interest in Hillary Clinton's Senate Seat

msladydeborah — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:50:58 -0000

It certainly could happen for Fran. It just depends on how the people of New York see her as a politician.

Re: Patti Labelle To Sell Some of Her Stuff and Tone Down the Bling in Face of Recession, P. Diddy to do the Same

msladydeborah — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:12:07 -0000

Janet,

You know I have nothing but love for Patti! It would be nice if the cost of tickets to see her perform live would go down during these tight times.

It is a good gesture on both Sean's and Patti's part to realize that having wealth and flaunting it is not the best thing to do.

Re: Patti Labelle To Sell Some of Her Stuff and Tone Down the Bling in Face of Recession, P. Diddy to do the Same

msladydeborah — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:32:51 -0000

I am planning to check in with the folks soon. It was difficult to get the residents to really open up about how they felt. But it is not over yet.

Re: Merry Christmas from Santa Bush

msladydeborah — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:25:28 -0000

I am a resident of Ohio. I am also a member of my state's maturing population.

The remarks that I need to make will be directed to Sen. Voinovich directly.

Re: Elizabeth Gaddy, 45, Callaway Middle School Teacher in Georgia, Arrested on Charges of Having Sexual Relations with 13-Year Old Student

msladydeborah — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:44:07 -0000

There is not one teacher in this nation that does not know the professional code of conduct. Every state in the union has rules and regs about how a teacher should conduct business.

This woman obviously needs help.

Re: Elizabeth Gaddy, 45, Callaway Middle School Teacher in Georgia, Arrested on Charges of Having Sexual Relations with 13-Year Old Student

msladydeborah — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:48:38 -0000

Janet,

I work in education too. There is still this amazing bias and suspicion towards males in education. There are certain portions of education that do not openly welcome males into their ranks out of fear regarding their conduct. While female personnel is often overlooked because of our gender.

The attitude that is often projected when a woman is the offender is also gender biased. When women commit this type of crime there is this tendency to make jokes about how lucky the male is to be the object of her sexual desires. That doesn't happen in the public conversation about male teachers. He is a perv and that's pretty much the end of the story.