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6 months ago
in Saturday Open Thread on Jack and Jill Politics
Hey, folks, can you please tell Michelle to quite hiring people to beg me for money every week?
Please, we know that Michelle doesn't write this canned beggathon crap.
It will pain me to no end to see 'social justice' types African Americans become apologists for a good old fashioned house negro.
Obama will govern just like Clinton--which is good enough for the typical house negro.
Please, we know that Michelle doesn't write this canned beggathon crap.
It will pain me to no end to see 'social justice' types African Americans become apologists for a good old fashioned house negro.
Obama will govern just like Clinton--which is good enough for the typical house negro.
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Miranda
Fibercon or Metamucil can probably help you with that.
Town
Damn, you just now revolting?
6 months ago
in Burris Refused Seat in Congress — Let’s Play Racial Chicken! on Jack and Jill Politics
What is absurd about the Blogo debate is that pay-for-play is at the heart of how this country is run. Corruption is on the surface--it's the law. My point is that it is absurd to hear whining about 'corruption' from people that are inured to everyday, blatant exploitation and political oppression.
Following this, the entire effort to derail Burris is shabby. He was legally appointed--and I don't think that the Blogo connection will hurt the corrupt liberal party that represents US corporate/capitalist interests, the folks that run this country.
The phoney outrage is coming from people that can't muster the strength to speak out about the oppression that stares them in the face.
House negros calling other house negros bad names. LOL
From the slave quarters, this all seems pretty silly.
And you think masss is going to give you DC senators?! Not without shutting the US capital down, it ain't gonna happen. Beg all you want--the heartless bastards that benefit from political and racist oppression only want light-skinned house negros in the senate (and, to be true, they don't want any person in the senate that will place the interests of working class people over corporations).
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Following this, the entire effort to derail Burris is shabby. He was legally appointed--and I don't think that the Blogo connection will hurt the corrupt liberal party that represents US corporate/capitalist interests, the folks that run this country.
The phoney outrage is coming from people that can't muster the strength to speak out about the oppression that stares them in the face.
House negros calling other house negros bad names. LOL
From the slave quarters, this all seems pretty silly.
And you think masss is going to give you DC senators?! Not without shutting the US capital down, it ain't gonna happen. Beg all you want--the heartless bastards that benefit from political and racist oppression only want light-skinned house negros in the senate (and, to be true, they don't want any person in the senate that will place the interests of working class people over corporations).
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spirit_55z
Co-sign. Harold Ford AKA Dark Sith is a prime example of a light -skinned house negro that will place the interests of working class people over corporations.
pjamma
Oh Lord.
6 months ago
in Will Rick Warren Get a Pass, While Jeremiah Wright Is Flung Under The Bus? on Jack and Jill Politics
There's enough hypocrisy to go around--and yes Rev. W has been treated differently, and very unfairly. My problem with Reverend Wright is that he might be a bit more self aggrandizing than he should. Other than that, I have been heartened by his speaking out against war and racism.
Warren represents many of the folks that did not vote for Obama--but these are US citizens as well, and I think Obama takes seriously the notion that he will be president of all the people in the US.
Also, this is excellent politics--and, aside from being inclined toward social justice, Obama is an adept politician. He plays the game well.
With the problems that this nation faces, it only makes sense that Obama try to establish good will so that he can maximize his political capital.
Now, if Obama invited David Duke, then I would be nervous. Warren seems pretty harmless. For sure, he is a bit of a ham and an opprotunist, but I think he genuinely wishes good will toward most everyone.
This is a safe move by Obama, and it will pay back huge dividends down the road.
Warren represents many of the folks that did not vote for Obama--but these are US citizens as well, and I think Obama takes seriously the notion that he will be president of all the people in the US.
Also, this is excellent politics--and, aside from being inclined toward social justice, Obama is an adept politician. He plays the game well.
With the problems that this nation faces, it only makes sense that Obama try to establish good will so that he can maximize his political capital.
Now, if Obama invited David Duke, then I would be nervous. Warren seems pretty harmless. For sure, he is a bit of a ham and an opprotunist, but I think he genuinely wishes good will toward most everyone.
This is a safe move by Obama, and it will pay back huge dividends down the road.
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6 months ago
in LA Times Puts the Blame For the Failure of The Auto Bailout Where It Belongs on Jack and Jill Politics
This is tiresome. However, I will note that white Southern men (not all, of course) don't read books, and are some of the most knee-jerk anti-labor, anti-rights folk in this country.
Unions are about worker rights.
Anti-unionism and racism go hand in hand in the USA.
Shame on these whores for corproate hegemony.
Unions are about worker rights.
Anti-unionism and racism go hand in hand in the USA.
Shame on these whores for corproate hegemony.
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Constructive_Feedback
[quote]However, I will note that white Southern men (not all, of course) don't read books, and are some of the most knee-jerk anti-labor, anti-rights folk in this country.[/quote]
Slave Revolt - by what rational construct do you make this case?
How can you prove this point any more than someone saying "Black people can't manage a baseball team just like they can't swim"?
Anti-Labor
Anti-Rights?
Slave Revolt - If you consider the employment rates for the past 10 years the "racist South" has been one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. How is your claim anything more than a bigoted, ignorant reference?
Do Black people read books? What framework can you use to bear this claim out? Is it anything more than you having audience with a network of fellow bigots who aren't going to challenge you that you can spew this garbage? I thought that progressives were inclusive and tolerant?
Anti-Rights?
Slave Revolt - based on my research on the community that I am most interested in - the Black Community - there are far more CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATIONS taking place WITHIN THE VARIOUS BLACK COMMUNITIES today than any other area of the nation.
No these Racist White Southern Men are not jumping into their pickups and doing night raids upon us Black folks. The system of "Witness Intimidation", Low "HOMICIDE CLOSURE RATES" which allow killers to walk free and "Taking the law into your own hands" aggregate to produce an "Anti-Civil Rights Gumbo".
The problem is that certain bigoted Progressive-Fundamentalists can't accept that unchecked Black on Black crime can be a ANTI-RIGHTS environment. The fact that many loved one's never receive JUSTICE over the murder or assault of their loved one is just TOO BAD.....he got attacked by a person who was the WRONG COLOR for the Civil Rights Actor-vists to come in and exploit for their own greater purposes.
The worst ANTI-UNIONISM in this nation, Slave Revolt is the RUST BELT REGION of the United States. There are so many POTENTIAL union workers but the aggregate policies of the region chased away the "CONSUMERS OF LABOR". Thus these potential union workers don't have anywhere to actually EXPRESS their union labor rates.
Slave Revolt - by what rational construct do you make this case?
How can you prove this point any more than someone saying "Black people can't manage a baseball team just like they can't swim"?
Anti-Labor
Anti-Rights?
Slave Revolt - If you consider the employment rates for the past 10 years the "racist South" has been one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. How is your claim anything more than a bigoted, ignorant reference?
Do Black people read books? What framework can you use to bear this claim out? Is it anything more than you having audience with a network of fellow bigots who aren't going to challenge you that you can spew this garbage? I thought that progressives were inclusive and tolerant?
Anti-Rights?
Slave Revolt - based on my research on the community that I am most interested in - the Black Community - there are far more CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATIONS taking place WITHIN THE VARIOUS BLACK COMMUNITIES today than any other area of the nation.
No these Racist White Southern Men are not jumping into their pickups and doing night raids upon us Black folks. The system of "Witness Intimidation", Low "HOMICIDE CLOSURE RATES" which allow killers to walk free and "Taking the law into your own hands" aggregate to produce an "Anti-Civil Rights Gumbo".
The problem is that certain bigoted Progressive-Fundamentalists can't accept that unchecked Black on Black crime can be a ANTI-RIGHTS environment. The fact that many loved one's never receive JUSTICE over the murder or assault of their loved one is just TOO BAD.....he got attacked by a person who was the WRONG COLOR for the Civil Rights Actor-vists to come in and exploit for their own greater purposes.
The worst ANTI-UNIONISM in this nation, Slave Revolt is the RUST BELT REGION of the United States. There are so many POTENTIAL union workers but the aggregate policies of the region chased away the "CONSUMERS OF LABOR". Thus these potential union workers don't have anywhere to actually EXPRESS their union labor rates.
6 months ago
in Jesse Jackson, Jr. on CNN on Jack and Jill Politics
I like JJ, Jr.. Sure, he is a son of priviledge, but he seems like a decent guy--and his wife seems like a nice lady.
The entire political system here in the US is corporate-controlled 'pay-for-play'--and I find it really slimy how Jackson is being focused in on without any clear smoking gun.
This is lame, and I hope Jackson comes out alright.
The entire political system here in the US is corporate-controlled 'pay-for-play'--and I find it really slimy how Jackson is being focused in on without any clear smoking gun.
This is lame, and I hope Jackson comes out alright.
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whiterosebuddy
Hahaha we know what happen when Nat Turner arrived at Harper's Ferry right?
GreenLadyHere
Slave Revolt: Hey! :>) CO-SIGN! :>)
6 months ago
in “The Malia and Sasha Effect” on Jack and Jill Politics
Popular Culture in the US, with its glaring whiteness, has always creeped me out.
Hopefully, the Obama presidency and the representation of these precious girls will move the nation into a more inclusive, more sane and just direction.
One thing is for sure, Michelle and Barack will have their hands full trying to keep these blooming young ladies grounded. But I think they have the wisdom to do it.
I love these girls---like all kids, they have that spark of light that simply cuts through the cynisim and disease that hobbles our nation. Bless them.
(Wonder how the little ones will adjust to their new bedrooms. These are awefully big rooms--and who knows what kind of monsters might be under the bed! Suffice to say--no scary movies for them.)
Hopefully, the Obama presidency and the representation of these precious girls will move the nation into a more inclusive, more sane and just direction.
One thing is for sure, Michelle and Barack will have their hands full trying to keep these blooming young ladies grounded. But I think they have the wisdom to do it.
I love these girls---like all kids, they have that spark of light that simply cuts through the cynisim and disease that hobbles our nation. Bless them.
(Wonder how the little ones will adjust to their new bedrooms. These are awefully big rooms--and who knows what kind of monsters might be under the bed! Suffice to say--no scary movies for them.)
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whiterosebuddy
Yes, you are so right SR
That is why I am so proud that Michelle has stated clearly she is First Mom, first.
Shepharding children through adolescence and childhood is a full time job and there is nothing as difficult and rewarding as guiding humans to their full potential.
I am happy that she can choose, having herself, developed her own potential that she is now prepared and ready to share that wonder and esteem as she nurtures the same individuality of spirit in her daughters to be all that womanhood has to offer. She is an awesome role model.
I take great pleasure in knowing the range of women's choices today and feel proud that we have them. It was only when the full spectrum of womanhood is limited as to how it can be expressed that it becomes a hindrance. Choices are liberating.
That is why I am so proud that Michelle has stated clearly she is First Mom, first.
Shepharding children through adolescence and childhood is a full time job and there is nothing as difficult and rewarding as guiding humans to their full potential.
I am happy that she can choose, having herself, developed her own potential that she is now prepared and ready to share that wonder and esteem as she nurtures the same individuality of spirit in her daughters to be all that womanhood has to offer. She is an awesome role model.
I take great pleasure in knowing the range of women's choices today and feel proud that we have them. It was only when the full spectrum of womanhood is limited as to how it can be expressed that it becomes a hindrance. Choices are liberating.
heartsandflowers
They'll need to bring in all sorts of shamans and healers and do a thorough sage burning to get rid of all the bad juju outta that place!!
8 months ago
in Obama As A Political Leader on The Jed Report
Sorry Jed, but Obama will have to prove to me that he stands with 'the common man" rather than the corporate tyranny.
Will 18,000 US citizens stop dying because they/we can't access basic quality health care in the near future? Will we ever get out of Iraq? Will there ever be a mandated and indexed 'living wage' in the US?
I donated time, sweat, and money toward getting Obama in office--and it is sad but true that I really don't see him accomplishing more than Clinton: tepid reforms as our corporate tyranny down-sizes and pauperizes the US working class.
Any cursory review of US history should incline one to be skeptical.
True-believership is pathetic--on the right or the left of the political spectrum.
When Obama attacks the Venezuelan government and Hugo Chavez as being 'undemocratic'--this brings it all home to anyone with half a brain and can read history.
How many more innocent civilians of this world will we allow to be exterminated as a result of our blood-lust and fanatical state-terrorism?
When will the liberal-left stop being willfully deluded as to the scope of our complicity?
Sorry, I cannot afford stary-eyed delusion. Not this time.
Obama will have to prove that he is different--he got my vote and money, but he will have to earn my admiration and respect.
Will 18,000 US citizens stop dying because they/we can't access basic quality health care in the near future? Will we ever get out of Iraq? Will there ever be a mandated and indexed 'living wage' in the US?
I donated time, sweat, and money toward getting Obama in office--and it is sad but true that I really don't see him accomplishing more than Clinton: tepid reforms as our corporate tyranny down-sizes and pauperizes the US working class.
Any cursory review of US history should incline one to be skeptical.
True-believership is pathetic--on the right or the left of the political spectrum.
When Obama attacks the Venezuelan government and Hugo Chavez as being 'undemocratic'--this brings it all home to anyone with half a brain and can read history.
How many more innocent civilians of this world will we allow to be exterminated as a result of our blood-lust and fanatical state-terrorism?
When will the liberal-left stop being willfully deluded as to the scope of our complicity?
Sorry, I cannot afford stary-eyed delusion. Not this time.
Obama will have to prove that he is different--he got my vote and money, but he will have to earn my admiration and respect.
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johnwest
Excellent dose of reality, Slave Revolt.
Unfortunately, this is America. Corporations are here to stay. They employ our people. Some have treated their employees well, and offered them incredible advancement in life.
I don't like corporations or Big Business, nor do I hate them.
Welcome to the 21st century. Whether we like it or not, General Electric, GM, and United States Steel have gotten their asses kicked by Siemens, Hyundai, Honda, Toyota, LG, Hitachi, Daimler-Benz.....the list goes on.
We are on a downward spiral. You can blame greedy American corporations, but yet we are all still in this together.
Obama must work within the system, and no human being can change "the rules" in four years.
Hope for slow, but steady progress...radical change is not in the cards, at least on the domestic economic front, no matter who promised you what.
Now, on the foreign policy front, I am starry eyed still. Give Barack the benefit of your doubt for now.
Unfortunately, this is America. Corporations are here to stay. They employ our people. Some have treated their employees well, and offered them incredible advancement in life.
I don't like corporations or Big Business, nor do I hate them.
Welcome to the 21st century. Whether we like it or not, General Electric, GM, and United States Steel have gotten their asses kicked by Siemens, Hyundai, Honda, Toyota, LG, Hitachi, Daimler-Benz.....the list goes on.
We are on a downward spiral. You can blame greedy American corporations, but yet we are all still in this together.
Obama must work within the system, and no human being can change "the rules" in four years.
Hope for slow, but steady progress...radical change is not in the cards, at least on the domestic economic front, no matter who promised you what.
Now, on the foreign policy front, I am starry eyed still. Give Barack the benefit of your doubt for now.
8 months ago
in Thursday Evening Open Thread on Jack and Jill Politics
Damn it! I just wish that Helms were alive to see NC going to an African American president.
He knew it was coming, though.
He knew it was coming, though.
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CPL
Remember that Chappelle's Show skit where he's talking to the Founding Fathers and telling them of modern-day developments and they literally roll over in their graves?
Add Jesse Helms to that mix....ROFL
Add Jesse Helms to that mix....ROFL
8 months ago
in In case you were wondering, he IS human on Jack and Jill Politics
Toot died knowing that her death would be at the exact moment so that it would increase the probability that Barack would be elected. She knew he would win--but, hey, every damned point counts.
She was with Barack from the beginning--when many, 'average white folks' would have disowned both Barack and his mom. Mrs. Dunham was no 'average white' folk--yet, like all of us, she was only human. Only angels shit gold.
Barack traveled at the exact right time, and I am sure she imparted some stark wisdom on the man, the kind of wisdom that only a long-time mentor and critic can. This was special. Barack made an awkward attempt to recollect his experiences as a youth, by walking the same streets. What a difference thirty years makes. You can never go home again--the path to the mountain top is arduous, and one way.
Yes we can!
She was with Barack from the beginning--when many, 'average white folks' would have disowned both Barack and his mom. Mrs. Dunham was no 'average white' folk--yet, like all of us, she was only human. Only angels shit gold.
Barack traveled at the exact right time, and I am sure she imparted some stark wisdom on the man, the kind of wisdom that only a long-time mentor and critic can. This was special. Barack made an awkward attempt to recollect his experiences as a youth, by walking the same streets. What a difference thirty years makes. You can never go home again--the path to the mountain top is arduous, and one way.
Yes we can!
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Val
"Toot died knowing that her death would be at the exact moment so that it would increase the probability that Barack would be elected."
Some may consider that statement harsh but I agree with you Slave Revolt.
Everything occured as it should have.
Some may consider that statement harsh but I agree with you Slave Revolt.
Everything occured as it should have.
9 months ago
in Sunday Open Thread on Jack and Jill Politics
The black protesters/hecklers will indeed help Obama--just as Jesse Jackson's comments did.
This is psychological war people--and Obama knows how to play the game and win. He's two steps ahead of the rightwing.
About the photo---Obama is a natural with kids, they trust his core instincts and it shows.
Kids have natural instincts toward fairness, ecological wisdom, and good will--and it is not until we adults pollute their minds that they start becoming cynical, and losing their natural beauty.
Kids rule! Give kids 8 years old and up the effen vote. If children were decently educated they would make wise decisions--but we accept an education system that is diseased, and props up the power of the ruling classes.
It don't have to be that way folks. Take your country back--and you can start with Barack.
Yes we can.
This is psychological war people--and Obama knows how to play the game and win. He's two steps ahead of the rightwing.
About the photo---Obama is a natural with kids, they trust his core instincts and it shows.
Kids have natural instincts toward fairness, ecological wisdom, and good will--and it is not until we adults pollute their minds that they start becoming cynical, and losing their natural beauty.
Kids rule! Give kids 8 years old and up the effen vote. If children were decently educated they would make wise decisions--but we accept an education system that is diseased, and props up the power of the ruling classes.
It don't have to be that way folks. Take your country back--and you can start with Barack.
Yes we can.
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Teacher
Slave Revolt, I'll admit to having experienced a whole lot of stress lately, so we can factor that into my comment. Your statement might be true in an ideal world, but we don't live in an ideal world. Kids are the same as everyone else, except in smaller bodies. I can tell by your naive statements that you don't have any. An 8 year old vote can be bought with a bag of cookies. If they were all that, they'd be out on their own, with their apt. ,car note, job, etc. They need us to guide & protect them, which is a good reason to take back our country----And we can start with Barack.
9 months ago
in The next generation on Gotham Gal
I think your heart is in the right place, but you haven't even explored the rudiments of your subject matter--education and the public good in the United States.
As essential, I would recommend John Taylor Gatto's "Underground History of American Education". Gatto was teacher of the year for New York state, and you can download the entire book free online. So there is no excuse for wallowing in your own ignorance.
First off, you have to understand that social/politcal elites don' t want poor people to use education to challenge the status quo. This is on the level of truism anywhere in the world.
All this talk about 'choice' in the contexts of huge disparities in resources is quite hypocritical and points up the depth to which critical thinking skills have been retarded in the US.
Lastly, the fact that you don't support Unions implicates you in a massive brainwashing directed at the population of the US on behalf of the people that would configure you into a life of wage-slavery. Really, what are you saying and advocating when you don't want workers to have a voice in the conditions of their work? This is the slave-mentality that is bringing to US down to the level of thrid-world squalor.
There is no use even having a discussion when your general ignorance on these issues cannot be challenged. Read Gatto's book, then engage a community in a deeper discussion--then get off your ass and do something about what you see as wrong. But this would require sacrifice, changing your behavior, and no solely blaming others for the dire situation that you are concerned about.
As essential, I would recommend John Taylor Gatto's "Underground History of American Education". Gatto was teacher of the year for New York state, and you can download the entire book free online. So there is no excuse for wallowing in your own ignorance.
First off, you have to understand that social/politcal elites don' t want poor people to use education to challenge the status quo. This is on the level of truism anywhere in the world.
All this talk about 'choice' in the contexts of huge disparities in resources is quite hypocritical and points up the depth to which critical thinking skills have been retarded in the US.
Lastly, the fact that you don't support Unions implicates you in a massive brainwashing directed at the population of the US on behalf of the people that would configure you into a life of wage-slavery. Really, what are you saying and advocating when you don't want workers to have a voice in the conditions of their work? This is the slave-mentality that is bringing to US down to the level of thrid-world squalor.
There is no use even having a discussion when your general ignorance on these issues cannot be challenged. Read Gatto's book, then engage a community in a deeper discussion--then get off your ass and do something about what you see as wrong. But this would require sacrifice, changing your behavior, and no solely blaming others for the dire situation that you are concerned about.
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Gotham Gal
I have been involved in education for over 10 years in a wonderful
organization called MOUSE. http://www.mouse.org
Started out wiring schools and now we are in over 150 schools in NYC, 10
states and 25 countries.
organization called MOUSE. http://www.mouse.org
Started out wiring schools and now we are in over 150 schools in NYC, 10
states and 25 countries.
rachel
I think accusing someone of believing in slavery because they don't support unions is a bit harsh and absurd. Of course the GG thinks people should have a voice in the "conditions" of their work, but there are many groups of people who effectively have a voice and are treated well without unions.
