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6 months ago
in Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix : All PS3 Themes on All PS3 Themes
this theme is cool but get rid of the annoying sound effects and go easy on the detail, the gigantic pics wreck the bg, get rid of the bg XMB & then this theme will be definitive
7 months ago
in It’s My Party, But I Don’t Feel Part of It–Reprinted from The Washington Post.com (Print Edition will run in this Sunday’s Outlook) on Political Intersection
(I had to re-post this, because I wrote it late last night after a long weekend, and it was FULL of typos, lol ;-)
Wow. The internet never fails to deliver the "anonymous", cowardly psychos. I really hope that no one here would ever entertain even the remotest notion, that racists like that (the poster near the top) have ANYTHING to do with the GOP.
On another note:
Sophia, you've spoken before about these supposed "code words" McCain was uttering during the campaign (racial slur innuendo of one type or another). Would you please post a clarification blog on the subject, with some examples? Because I honestly think that if anything, McCain went out of his way to be very careful NOT to criticize Obama in ANY way which might be interpreted in the least, as having racist under-tones. If anything, Obama himself made race an issue a number of times. And there was that Acorn TV Ad, which came out the week before the election, implying that a racist white America (going all the way back to the post-civil war era, right on up through the 60's, then to the present) was somehow still trying to "keep him from voting". Shameless race-baiting on the part of the Democrats and their affiliates.
And speaking of; why hasn't ANYONE done anything about Acorn since the election? They are not supposed to be getting government money for partisan support, yet they were blatantly breaking the law. Why isn't everyone up in arms about state sanctioned, state funded race-baiting???
I think you're GREAT Sophia, and I really enjoy reading your blog, but I wish you'd not carp so much on the GOP (and it's not because I'm a member, I'm actually a Libertarian) and focus on some of the ugly race-baiting that has gone in to helping (in part) elect Obama. Racism coming from eother direction is wrong and needs to be honestly addressed.
And let's not forget that the mainstream media shielded "The One" from a LOT of genuine criticism and concerns that we should have about him. In fact, they went out of their way to help sweep him in to office. What is the GOP supposed to do about a press that historically, leans left? People only vote based on what they see and what they are told about a candidate in the press, and we HARDLY got the whole story in this past election, in the mainstream press.
Between his free "pro-Obama" press, his triple the size of McCain's campaign fund (which I have a feeling one day it may be shown that many of his so-called "grass roots" level contributions from supposed ordinary citizens, will be exposed as having been fraudulent and having come from wealthy political lobbyists, as some reports have already begun to suggest), and the race-card playing, how on earth was the GOP expected to be able to counter that? It could actually be argued that DESPITE all of this, they still ended up doing as well as they did!
Some things to consider ;-)
Wow. The internet never fails to deliver the "anonymous", cowardly psychos. I really hope that no one here would ever entertain even the remotest notion, that racists like that (the poster near the top) have ANYTHING to do with the GOP.
On another note:
Sophia, you've spoken before about these supposed "code words" McCain was uttering during the campaign (racial slur innuendo of one type or another). Would you please post a clarification blog on the subject, with some examples? Because I honestly think that if anything, McCain went out of his way to be very careful NOT to criticize Obama in ANY way which might be interpreted in the least, as having racist under-tones. If anything, Obama himself made race an issue a number of times. And there was that Acorn TV Ad, which came out the week before the election, implying that a racist white America (going all the way back to the post-civil war era, right on up through the 60's, then to the present) was somehow still trying to "keep him from voting". Shameless race-baiting on the part of the Democrats and their affiliates.
And speaking of; why hasn't ANYONE done anything about Acorn since the election? They are not supposed to be getting government money for partisan support, yet they were blatantly breaking the law. Why isn't everyone up in arms about state sanctioned, state funded race-baiting???
I think you're GREAT Sophia, and I really enjoy reading your blog, but I wish you'd not carp so much on the GOP (and it's not because I'm a member, I'm actually a Libertarian) and focus on some of the ugly race-baiting that has gone in to helping (in part) elect Obama. Racism coming from eother direction is wrong and needs to be honestly addressed.
And let's not forget that the mainstream media shielded "The One" from a LOT of genuine criticism and concerns that we should have about him. In fact, they went out of their way to help sweep him in to office. What is the GOP supposed to do about a press that historically, leans left? People only vote based on what they see and what they are told about a candidate in the press, and we HARDLY got the whole story in this past election, in the mainstream press.
Between his free "pro-Obama" press, his triple the size of McCain's campaign fund (which I have a feeling one day it may be shown that many of his so-called "grass roots" level contributions from supposed ordinary citizens, will be exposed as having been fraudulent and having come from wealthy political lobbyists, as some reports have already begun to suggest), and the race-card playing, how on earth was the GOP expected to be able to counter that? It could actually be argued that DESPITE all of this, they still ended up doing as well as they did!
Some things to consider ;-)
7 months ago
in Hillary for Secretary of State: Not a Bad Idea. . . on Political Intersection
Hmmmm....I don't know. I don't think she will be perceived as being so tough by the Russians, etc., really, especially after her nationally televised crying incident during the primaries.
Margaret Thatcher! Now THERE was one tough old war horse! But Hillary Clinton is not Lady Thatcher. And alas, her own political ambitions may get in the way of her loyalty to Obama.
It's kind of strange, but for all of the criticisms incoming Presidents receive about partisanship, they really can't reach across the isle...or even across the armrest...to their political rivals, when making up their cabinet. Politics is really the game of the solo player. I'd be surprised if he chose her. And I'd even if he does, it's still not the best choice, in my opinion. For my money, Hillary comes off as weak.
Margaret Thatcher! Now THERE was one tough old war horse! But Hillary Clinton is not Lady Thatcher. And alas, her own political ambitions may get in the way of her loyalty to Obama.
It's kind of strange, but for all of the criticisms incoming Presidents receive about partisanship, they really can't reach across the isle...or even across the armrest...to their political rivals, when making up their cabinet. Politics is really the game of the solo player. I'd be surprised if he chose her. And I'd even if he does, it's still not the best choice, in my opinion. For my money, Hillary comes off as weak.
8 months ago
in America Elects Her First Black President: It’s Barack Obama in an Electoral Landslide. . . on Political Intersection
I hope this milestone election puts to bed once and for all the belief that rampant racism exists in America, to such extent that a black American could never attain the same position as a white American.
It's a great time to be black in this country. And now, with this, the ultimate proof of racial parity, it is my personal hope that we can FINALLY get on with defining ourselves via the issues, and NOT the color of our skin.
This election won't end racism in this country necessarily, but I think it will at the very least, put an end to any beliefs...real or imagined...that there is an unfair balance of discrimination coming from one ethnicity or the other. The majority of Americans just proved that last night by voting how they did!
Americans, for all of our talk about equality, are a complicated people. We're an ever-evolving immigrant nation, and it's not always easy to get along, with so much diversity and our varied belief systems. Someone once described Americans as a dysfunctional family that fights rabidly amongst themselves, but whom always seem to come together as one when the chips are down.
Well, we're in trouble in this country with our current wars and our economy...the chips couldn't be more down. It's time more than ever to come together.
I was staunchly against Obama, based mostly on his record and his qualifications. But he is our President now, and I am behind him. Let's give the man a chance and see what he can do.
:-)
It's a great time to be black in this country. And now, with this, the ultimate proof of racial parity, it is my personal hope that we can FINALLY get on with defining ourselves via the issues, and NOT the color of our skin.
This election won't end racism in this country necessarily, but I think it will at the very least, put an end to any beliefs...real or imagined...that there is an unfair balance of discrimination coming from one ethnicity or the other. The majority of Americans just proved that last night by voting how they did!
Americans, for all of our talk about equality, are a complicated people. We're an ever-evolving immigrant nation, and it's not always easy to get along, with so much diversity and our varied belief systems. Someone once described Americans as a dysfunctional family that fights rabidly amongst themselves, but whom always seem to come together as one when the chips are down.
Well, we're in trouble in this country with our current wars and our economy...the chips couldn't be more down. It's time more than ever to come together.
I was staunchly against Obama, based mostly on his record and his qualifications. But he is our President now, and I am behind him. Let's give the man a chance and see what he can do.
:-)
8 months ago
in Battleground Virginia on Election Day: We Think Obama Has the Edge on Political Intersection
Big night, tonight. Looking forward to hearing your commentary both now and after election day. Have fun (and by the way; LOVE your new hair-do...don't change a thing! :-)
8 months ago
in What Does It Mean For Black Americans If John McCain Wins The Election? on Political Intersection
^^^(Bah, typo...meant to say "middle-class tax INCREASES" in the 3rd paragraph. ;-)
8 months ago
in What Does It Mean For Black Americans If John McCain Wins The Election? on Political Intersection
If he does win, the Democrats can sleep soundly knowing that if a Republican had to get in to the White House again, at least they got one of the more left-leaning ones! ;-)
Sophia, I think you heap to much blame on the GOP for not doing more to reach out to the black community. How can they reach out, when their basic social and economic views are often so far from those of the Democrats...a party who in my opinion, is basically not much for personal accountability, but seems more in the business of buying votes (via promised social programs and government hand-outs using the tax-payers money)?
Let's be honest about what the great Democratic Party is REALLY doing for the black community; The Obama tax plan will ultimately affect EVERYONE, from rich to poor, in the form of passed-on corporate taxes to the consumer, and middle-class tax cuts that will hurt small business (a major employer). We all know that you don't create something from nothing, so whenever the government talks about robbing Peter to pay Paul (tax the dirty rich, give the money to the poor), all they're really doing is dragging the economy and everyone in this country down by trying to play the role of some modern-day Robin Hood.
But ultimately, this socialistic form of governing has been a failure, compared to successful free-market economies around the world, and throughout history...and for good reason. You don't make more money by creating a middle-man (the government) in your financial chain.
So how is this message of economic "change" going to help the black community...or some in the white, Hispanic and other communities who are voting for Obama...when it is in fact, hurtful to the economy? I think the Republican message of; "This is a free country, make of yourself what you will, and keep as much of your own money as possible" certainly has more merit for ALL Americans, no matter their ethnicity.
You pointed out yourself in a prior blog that some 40% (?) of white America doesn't feel that there is any racism in America anymore, where-as almost ALL of black America feels that there is. I'd say that going off those numbers, the black community needs to honestly start asking themselves if perhaps some parts of this notion that they are ALWAYS being treated as "less-thans", might not just very well be in their heads?
Racism is a two-way street, let's not forget that. One side can't stand on the opposite street corner, saying "our feelings are validated based purely on our opinion, therefor we have a right to call you all racists", when in fact, the stats don't NEARLY back that opinion up. It's highly divisive and regressive to do so.
My point here is not to divide further, but to point out that at some point, the race card...the race issue...needs to be put to bed in this country once and for all by BOTH sides, or we're never going to get anywhere if we keep drawing attention to our differences.
We're supposed to be a melting pot here. But this assimilation, this "Multi-ethnic Stew" won't ever get made if some of the ingredients keep arbitrarily choosing to stay out of the pot.
Sophia, I think you heap to much blame on the GOP for not doing more to reach out to the black community. How can they reach out, when their basic social and economic views are often so far from those of the Democrats...a party who in my opinion, is basically not much for personal accountability, but seems more in the business of buying votes (via promised social programs and government hand-outs using the tax-payers money)?
Let's be honest about what the great Democratic Party is REALLY doing for the black community; The Obama tax plan will ultimately affect EVERYONE, from rich to poor, in the form of passed-on corporate taxes to the consumer, and middle-class tax cuts that will hurt small business (a major employer). We all know that you don't create something from nothing, so whenever the government talks about robbing Peter to pay Paul (tax the dirty rich, give the money to the poor), all they're really doing is dragging the economy and everyone in this country down by trying to play the role of some modern-day Robin Hood.
But ultimately, this socialistic form of governing has been a failure, compared to successful free-market economies around the world, and throughout history...and for good reason. You don't make more money by creating a middle-man (the government) in your financial chain.
So how is this message of economic "change" going to help the black community...or some in the white, Hispanic and other communities who are voting for Obama...when it is in fact, hurtful to the economy? I think the Republican message of; "This is a free country, make of yourself what you will, and keep as much of your own money as possible" certainly has more merit for ALL Americans, no matter their ethnicity.
You pointed out yourself in a prior blog that some 40% (?) of white America doesn't feel that there is any racism in America anymore, where-as almost ALL of black America feels that there is. I'd say that going off those numbers, the black community needs to honestly start asking themselves if perhaps some parts of this notion that they are ALWAYS being treated as "less-thans", might not just very well be in their heads?
Racism is a two-way street, let's not forget that. One side can't stand on the opposite street corner, saying "our feelings are validated based purely on our opinion, therefor we have a right to call you all racists", when in fact, the stats don't NEARLY back that opinion up. It's highly divisive and regressive to do so.
My point here is not to divide further, but to point out that at some point, the race card...the race issue...needs to be put to bed in this country once and for all by BOTH sides, or we're never going to get anywhere if we keep drawing attention to our differences.
We're supposed to be a melting pot here. But this assimilation, this "Multi-ethnic Stew" won't ever get made if some of the ingredients keep arbitrarily choosing to stay out of the pot.
8 months ago
in Blacks Worry About Polls vs. Reality the Weekend Before Historic Election on Political Intersection
I should add that choosing the first major two-party black presidential candidate to come down the pike...in part or in whole just BECAUSE he's black...while ignoring critical facts about his qualifications and/or his stated policy plans, may backfire badly for the sake of historic moments in black American history.
I think Obama is the wrong Democrat, at the WRONG time, both economically speaking, and national politics-speaking. There are FAR more qualified African-Americans (who are unfortunately, not running this year) whom I'd personally vote for, and whom I think ALL Americans could be proud of and have faith in.
But a 2-year junior Senator, with extremist friends and extremist views? The man has a lot of growing to do before he should even be seriously considered as a candidate. If he wins and really mucks his first term, it could hurt the black American cause more than it will help.
I think Obama is the wrong Democrat, at the WRONG time, both economically speaking, and national politics-speaking. There are FAR more qualified African-Americans (who are unfortunately, not running this year) whom I'd personally vote for, and whom I think ALL Americans could be proud of and have faith in.
But a 2-year junior Senator, with extremist friends and extremist views? The man has a lot of growing to do before he should even be seriously considered as a candidate. If he wins and really mucks his first term, it could hurt the black American cause more than it will help.
8 months ago
in Blacks Worry About Polls vs. Reality the Weekend Before Historic Election on Political Intersection
"I for one am more optimistic than my elders"...
Sophia, did you just give us a glimpse of whom you are voting for? ;-)
Anyway...
I'm afraid that this is truly the "damned if he does, damned if he doesn't" effect. Win or lose, Obama will ALWAYS be partially the subject of his skin color. That's unfortunate. But let's be honest here; Prejudice cuts BOTH ways. Why is it OK for 98% of black America to vote for a black man? Can you imagine if 98% of white America voted for McCain?
And a HUGE portion of white America IS voting for Obama. It's almost as if the race for progress on domestic racial issues has seen white America pull far ahead, while black America remains OVERLY guarded and stuck in the past and, dare I even say it, Prejudice?
I had an acquaintance (who happens to be black) claim that I was a racist for voting for McCain. I was totally taken aback by his statement. That's a pretty serious allegation to make. But I think it's indicative of how a lot of black Americans feel about this election. But it's not fair, or right.
I think black America has to honestly ask themselves just who is making race an issue and why? If they want Obama for President, then they have to be ready to treat him as a true equal, and not throw out the race card every time there is the slightest hint that someone who is white disagrees with him.
Sophia, did you just give us a glimpse of whom you are voting for? ;-)
Anyway...
I'm afraid that this is truly the "damned if he does, damned if he doesn't" effect. Win or lose, Obama will ALWAYS be partially the subject of his skin color. That's unfortunate. But let's be honest here; Prejudice cuts BOTH ways. Why is it OK for 98% of black America to vote for a black man? Can you imagine if 98% of white America voted for McCain?
And a HUGE portion of white America IS voting for Obama. It's almost as if the race for progress on domestic racial issues has seen white America pull far ahead, while black America remains OVERLY guarded and stuck in the past and, dare I even say it, Prejudice?
I had an acquaintance (who happens to be black) claim that I was a racist for voting for McCain. I was totally taken aback by his statement. That's a pretty serious allegation to make. But I think it's indicative of how a lot of black Americans feel about this election. But it's not fair, or right.
I think black America has to honestly ask themselves just who is making race an issue and why? If they want Obama for President, then they have to be ready to treat him as a true equal, and not throw out the race card every time there is the slightest hint that someone who is white disagrees with him.
8 months ago
in Colin Powell’s Endorsement of Obama–Puts Nail in the Coffin of the McCain Campaign. . . on Political Intersection
I couldn't agree more with the two prior posts.
Win or lose, in many people eyes, it's a racial issue, not a merit issue. And the Democratic Party...the so-called party of "change" and "unity"...does everything that it can to perpetuate its stereo-typical fear-mongering and race-baiting in order to divide and conquer the vote.
If you are white and you criticize Obama, you're a racist. If you're a conservative black person, you're an Uncle Tom (and it doesn't matter whether you come out for, or against, Obama). It's ridiculous!
If we really want to be progressive, we need to STOP MAKING THIS ELECTION ALL ABOUT THE MAN's COLOR. Stop talking about it. Ignore it. It doesn't matter. Some people are so focused on this issue (as are many members of the "divide and conquer" party), but what does that say about them as a voter? Is it really all about race for them? NOW who's being racist?
The endless allusion in this country to race is dragging us backwards, socially speaking. The more we keep talking about our differences in skin color, the more we'll keep finding reason to NEVER assimilate.
Win or lose, in many people eyes, it's a racial issue, not a merit issue. And the Democratic Party...the so-called party of "change" and "unity"...does everything that it can to perpetuate its stereo-typical fear-mongering and race-baiting in order to divide and conquer the vote.
If you are white and you criticize Obama, you're a racist. If you're a conservative black person, you're an Uncle Tom (and it doesn't matter whether you come out for, or against, Obama). It's ridiculous!
If we really want to be progressive, we need to STOP MAKING THIS ELECTION ALL ABOUT THE MAN's COLOR. Stop talking about it. Ignore it. It doesn't matter. Some people are so focused on this issue (as are many members of the "divide and conquer" party), but what does that say about them as a voter? Is it really all about race for them? NOW who's being racist?
The endless allusion in this country to race is dragging us backwards, socially speaking. The more we keep talking about our differences in skin color, the more we'll keep finding reason to NEVER assimilate.
9 months ago
in The Truth Will Surface: Sharkwater on BoraMag
One of the best documentaries i have seen in a long time.
9 months ago
in DJ AM And Travis Barker Injured In Plane Crash on BoraMag
R.I.P. to all the victims.
1 year ago
in Birmingham vs Man Utd on Footytube.com
Here we go Birmingham vs Manchester United MOTD Highlights:
http://www.megavideo.com/?v=NVVMLGNX
http://www.megavideo.com/?v=NVVMLGNX
3 years ago
in OhGizmo! » Archive » MAX Media Player for Nintendo DS on OhGizmo!
still has bugs. Converted a television show watch on ds. There is an annoying white bar at the top of the tv show. Don't expect a miracle when u start making your own movies for your DS.
