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Friday, August 14, 2009
VICKtim
As we all know by now Michael Vick is now officially a Philadelphia Eagle. I am happy for Vick and his new Team however, I have considerable issue with Roger Goodell and his New Nigga Rules. This man is an ego Maniac who seems to thrive on forcing his will on as many players as he can. Never in history has any NFL Commissioner sought the Spotlight like he has. This raises the question was he ever allowed to play football with the Hetero Sexual boys? I think not. It appears to me that he may have been beaten on and mistreated by the JOcks throughout his life and thei is his way of getting back at all of them.
The conditions by which Vick was reinstated were and are ridiculous. the man has to show remorse for his crime? As far as I remember he was charged with Bank Rolling a dogfighting ring. He was not convicted of Fighting dogs, gambling, Laundering money, killing people or raping women. No he was convicted of having too much money and not knowing what to do with it. Goodell is pushing for Vick to bow down and pay hommage to him in order to get his job back. The Man has served 2 years in prison and out of the NFL, isn't that time enough? Really what does making him sit out 6 more games do to anyone, he is allowed to sign with the Eagles, Practice, attend all team meetings and even play in the last 2 Pre-season games so what is this really about. As I said it is about Roger Goodell and his enormous EGO. The man wants the world to know that he rules the NFL with an Iron Hand. Honestly I see the deperate crries of a little child who has been shuned by his peers.
At the rate he is going the NFL will soon lose it's luster and people will soon start to find other things to waste their time on. Perhaps family outings on Sundays will become popular again.
The conditions by which Vick was reinstated were and are ridiculous. the man has to show remorse for his crime? As far as I remember he was charged with Bank Rolling a dogfighting ring. He was not convicted of Fighting dogs, gambling, Laundering money, killing people or raping women. No he was convicted of having too much money and not knowing what to do with it. Goodell is pushing for Vick to bow down and pay hommage to him in order to get his job back. The Man has served 2 years in prison and out of the NFL, isn't that time enough? Really what does making him sit out 6 more games do to anyone, he is allowed to sign with the Eagles, Practice, attend all team meetings and even play in the last 2 Pre-season games so what is this really about. As I said it is about Roger Goodell and his enormous EGO. The man wants the world to know that he rules the NFL with an Iron Hand. Honestly I see the deperate crries of a little child who has been shuned by his peers.
At the rate he is going the NFL will soon lose it's luster and people will soon start to find other things to waste their time on. Perhaps family outings on Sundays will become popular again.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Blissful
This weekend I was fortunate enough to go to the Roots Annual Picnic in Philadelphia, Pa. I had a blast, the weather was great it was not too hot nor to sunny. Their was a blending of people of all ages and Ethnicities. The day started off with what I guess where some local and up and coming acts. One that stood out in my mind was Bajah and the Dry Eye Crew From Sierra Leone. This acts album is not set to hit the US until late this year but I am waiting to get it. Their sound is fresh and the lyrics all tell a story that needs to be heard. After that I was happy to see Santigold, yes I said it Santigold. I actually like this sisters sound and style Possibly due to the fact that I am a 80's music freak. After she did the one song that I was hoping I would hear "shove it" I was content.
No matter what the show was called or who was the headliner, Public Enemy Owned that shyt. They came out i Force and with the Roots on instruments behind them they turned it out. It has been some years since I have seen Public Enemy in Concert hmmm probably 15 or more. But they still had me up jumping and acting like I was 21 again. They will forever and always be one of the best if not the best Rap group. It also goes on to speak of the fact that todays artist for the most part do not how know how to entertain and audience and have no idea what showmanship is. PE Rulz.
Another Group that I knew nothing about before Saturday and am now glad that we have been introduced was TV on the Radio. This loud rock Band actually had riveting songs and appeal. I must admit when I got home I went out on my FAv site and looked up their album. It has been added to my wish list. But the night found itself coming to a close as the Roots took the stage to do their set. I must say that I was disappointed because they only did about 4 or 5 songs and several of those where headed up by Kirk Douglas. Well at least I got to hear Black Thought perform "Man at work" which is a true expression of his lyrical skills. I must say though athough it was an all day event and I only walked away with 4 Acts that I liked, I wasn't upset.
if you would like to read more Check out the blog posts by Disturbed FEMCEE at http://www.okayplayer.com/rootspicnic/ She has alot to say about the show and most of it is on point.
No matter what the show was called or who was the headliner, Public Enemy Owned that shyt. They came out i Force and with the Roots on instruments behind them they turned it out. It has been some years since I have seen Public Enemy in Concert hmmm probably 15 or more. But they still had me up jumping and acting like I was 21 again. They will forever and always be one of the best if not the best Rap group. It also goes on to speak of the fact that todays artist for the most part do not how know how to entertain and audience and have no idea what showmanship is. PE Rulz.
Another Group that I knew nothing about before Saturday and am now glad that we have been introduced was TV on the Radio. This loud rock Band actually had riveting songs and appeal. I must admit when I got home I went out on my FAv site and looked up their album. It has been added to my wish list. But the night found itself coming to a close as the Roots took the stage to do their set. I must say that I was disappointed because they only did about 4 or 5 songs and several of those where headed up by Kirk Douglas. Well at least I got to hear Black Thought perform "Man at work" which is a true expression of his lyrical skills. I must say though athough it was an all day event and I only walked away with 4 Acts that I liked, I wasn't upset.
if you would like to read more Check out the blog posts by Disturbed FEMCEE at http://www.okayplayer.com/rootspicnic/ She has alot to say about the show and most of it is on point.
Oh Why, Oh Why
Sigh, I don't know how to go about this one. Last week the Prez gave a speech in Cairo, Egypt. In his speech he spoke of tearing down the stereotypes that the Muslim and US have towards each other. This was done in part to open dialogue between the US and Muslim Nations. The thing that bothers me is how is it that people can look at this gesture and say that it makes The United States look weak? It shocked me to hear a long time friend of mine make this comment. If the president speaks about peace and wishes to engage in Dialogue with countries that we have cut off diplomatic ties with, how is that weakness. I honestly feel that a lot of people in the US today have no Idea as to how the US has dealt with the MIddle East for over 20 years.
Our Policy in the US has always been one in which the ME countries who we did not get oil from are dangerous, and the ones that we can get oil from we tolerate. For Years Isreal has been going on a terror in the ME with the backing of the US. This imaginary war needs to end. Currently the US is not at war with any country but people seem to not understand that. Bin Laden and whomever else the US is at war with are a gang. We have spent Billions of dollars fighting a gang of thugs. People don't seem to understand the reason this will never end because it is not as easy as fighting a country, you have no clear cut objective. This is like the US's war on Drugs, now ask yourself how long have we been fighting that one.
The first thing that needs to happen here in the US is that people strip away the prejudices and the ignorance. We need to understand that Muslims are not Terrorist, just because they are Muslim. Terrorists come in all shapes, sizes, creeds, and nationalities. These are people and albeit that their beliefs are different than our does not make them wrong. We need to wake up and undrstand that in todays world the biggest stick is not always right
Our Policy in the US has always been one in which the ME countries who we did not get oil from are dangerous, and the ones that we can get oil from we tolerate. For Years Isreal has been going on a terror in the ME with the backing of the US. This imaginary war needs to end. Currently the US is not at war with any country but people seem to not understand that. Bin Laden and whomever else the US is at war with are a gang. We have spent Billions of dollars fighting a gang of thugs. People don't seem to understand the reason this will never end because it is not as easy as fighting a country, you have no clear cut objective. This is like the US's war on Drugs, now ask yourself how long have we been fighting that one.
The first thing that needs to happen here in the US is that people strip away the prejudices and the ignorance. We need to understand that Muslims are not Terrorist, just because they are Muslim. Terrorists come in all shapes, sizes, creeds, and nationalities. These are people and albeit that their beliefs are different than our does not make them wrong. We need to wake up and undrstand that in todays world the biggest stick is not always right
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Where were you?
I was sitting back the other day, actually driving and Rebel without a Pause by Public Enemy came on the MP3 player. Ah Man that used to be my song. I can still remember where I was and what I was doing the first time that I heard it. I remember it like it was yesterday. The year was 1988 I was working at Be-lo's Supermarket on 25th and Jefferson... for those who may not know where I am from don't worry anyone from the area would immediately recognize the place. God I hated that place and it had a bad odor, but I digress. I was at the front of the store bagging groceries when the automatic door opened and I heard this Loud screeching sound from outside. Some guy was in front of the store with his Silver Panasonic Boom Box. ( Radio Raheem style) The sound that I heard at first was irritating but then I heard the baritone sound of Chuck D's voice ring out and I was hooked.
As soon as I got off from work I ran across the street to Bottom Beat records ( Note I said Records) and asked my partner Willie about the song, I didn't know the name of the song or who sang it. I described it to the best of my ability (Man wish I had Shazaam back then). Fortunately Willie knew what I was talking about and told me it was Public Enemy. Ran over to the wall and found a Public Enemy 12" ( for those who may not know that is a Vinyl Album. strange I know) I picked it up ran to the counter and made a slow dash home. You see I lived in Hampton and I didn't have a car so it took a while to get home. But none the less When I got there I ripped the plastic off of the record and threw it on the record player and prepared myself to be amazed. And amazed I was because the album that I picked up was Yo Bum Rush the Show and if you know your history that was PE's first album and not the one with Rebel without a pause on it.. But all was not lost because I listened to that record all day wooing in the wave of fascination. This group was new and different unlike anyone else out at the time. My Uzi weighs a ton was a monstrous hit and I fell in love with the Rebel rouser's.
So where were you when you heard it?
As soon as I got off from work I ran across the street to Bottom Beat records ( Note I said Records) and asked my partner Willie about the song, I didn't know the name of the song or who sang it. I described it to the best of my ability (Man wish I had Shazaam back then). Fortunately Willie knew what I was talking about and told me it was Public Enemy. Ran over to the wall and found a Public Enemy 12" ( for those who may not know that is a Vinyl Album. strange I know) I picked it up ran to the counter and made a slow dash home. You see I lived in Hampton and I didn't have a car so it took a while to get home. But none the less When I got there I ripped the plastic off of the record and threw it on the record player and prepared myself to be amazed. And amazed I was because the album that I picked up was Yo Bum Rush the Show and if you know your history that was PE's first album and not the one with Rebel without a pause on it.. But all was not lost because I listened to that record all day wooing in the wave of fascination. This group was new and different unlike anyone else out at the time. My Uzi weighs a ton was a monstrous hit and I fell in love with the Rebel rouser's.
So where were you when you heard it?
Monday, March 16, 2009
On the Road Again
This month I had the fortune to take a trip back down to Memphis. If you had read any of the past posts you would notice that when I go I tend to right about the changes and the moods of the people down there. However this time there is something else that I wish to rant about. The Airlines.
I paid about 3 hundred dollars for a round trip ticket to Memphis TN, now normally in the past this ticket has cost me about 180 dollars on average. However now the price has almost doubled, mind you this was with a layover. Ok so I know everyone is having hard times and money is scarce. But does that give the airlines the right to start bending its customers over and giving them the ole heave ho? I get to the airport only to find out that i have the option to upgrade my seat to first class for 50 dollars. wow first class ahhh the champagne the pillows. the lap dances and stripper poles. Not to mention the best looking stewardess. oh wait that was the 70's or was that Soul Plane? Anyway First class is not what it used to be so I declined the added expense. So I proceed to go through my check in process only to find that I have to pay now for my 1 and only checked bag.... They charged me to put my clothes on the plane? WTF! i need a seperate ticket now for my suitcase to travel with me. This is outrageous, had I not bought my ticket through hotwire I would have gotten my money back and kept my ass at home. Although the fee was only 15 dollars each way it is the principle of the matter.
Airlines have been cutting back services for as long as I can remember. I remember back in the old days 80's and 70's it was a pleasure to fly. you were treated like a person and not cargo. Today you can't get a movie, no little headphones, no pretzels and hell you get about 4oz. of a 16 oz. can soda. How bad is that, and now you have to pay to take a bag with you. From what I understand on some airlines things are even worse. The happens to be an airline out there that is actually making you pay to use the lavatory. now ain't that nothing. so what happens if you have no more money because you had to pay hidden charges just to get on the plane. if you pee on yourself I am sure you will incur a cleanup charge as well. At this rate pretty soon you will have to pay extra if you want a seatbealt and the little air mask to fall down in case of an emergency. They may even charge you extra for sitting at the exit door. who knows.
I think after the next trip coming up I will be driving from here on out unless it is for business. oh yeah the trip this year was nice.
I paid about 3 hundred dollars for a round trip ticket to Memphis TN, now normally in the past this ticket has cost me about 180 dollars on average. However now the price has almost doubled, mind you this was with a layover. Ok so I know everyone is having hard times and money is scarce. But does that give the airlines the right to start bending its customers over and giving them the ole heave ho? I get to the airport only to find out that i have the option to upgrade my seat to first class for 50 dollars. wow first class ahhh the champagne the pillows. the lap dances and stripper poles. Not to mention the best looking stewardess. oh wait that was the 70's or was that Soul Plane? Anyway First class is not what it used to be so I declined the added expense. So I proceed to go through my check in process only to find that I have to pay now for my 1 and only checked bag.... They charged me to put my clothes on the plane? WTF! i need a seperate ticket now for my suitcase to travel with me. This is outrageous, had I not bought my ticket through hotwire I would have gotten my money back and kept my ass at home. Although the fee was only 15 dollars each way it is the principle of the matter.
Airlines have been cutting back services for as long as I can remember. I remember back in the old days 80's and 70's it was a pleasure to fly. you were treated like a person and not cargo. Today you can't get a movie, no little headphones, no pretzels and hell you get about 4oz. of a 16 oz. can soda. How bad is that, and now you have to pay to take a bag with you. From what I understand on some airlines things are even worse. The happens to be an airline out there that is actually making you pay to use the lavatory. now ain't that nothing. so what happens if you have no more money because you had to pay hidden charges just to get on the plane. if you pee on yourself I am sure you will incur a cleanup charge as well. At this rate pretty soon you will have to pay extra if you want a seatbealt and the little air mask to fall down in case of an emergency. They may even charge you extra for sitting at the exit door. who knows.
I think after the next trip coming up I will be driving from here on out unless it is for business. oh yeah the trip this year was nice.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Enough is Enough
Okay I know that the government is supposed to be a mirror representation of the people it supports. But come on D.C. get a grip, how many times does Marion Barry have be in court before you people see the writing on the wall. This time around, the feds are trying to get him for failing to file taxes on time for the eighth time in nine years... Back in 2006 Barry was put on probation for failing to pay taxes from 1999 - 2004, and then in 2007 they tried to revoke his probation for failure to pay his taxes on time, so why in the hell is this man still not paying his taxes on time. Ok this is for the ignorant out there if you get in trouble with the law and you get probation instead of jail time, here is a hint don't do the same dumb shit again.
A more important question is why in the hell is this man a D.C. Council Member? I understand that the people of D.C. love this man. I guess because he is one of them, a Drug using, prostitute buying, fast talking Hustler with very little or no respect for the law.
During an interview with a local T.V. station Barry stated that he had no idea what the federal agents where talking about. Neither he nor his lawyers have received any papers with the claims that are currently being brought against him. Sounds guilty enough to me, Listen if it where me and I was being accused of not paying taxes I would have simply gone to the T.V. station with my filed tax papers in hand, saying these people are full of shyt. But then again that would be the act of a rational man with nothing to hide, which we all know he is not. Ok maybe I am being too hard on the man but if anyone knows him tell him to buy a copy of turbo tax and start his paper work in December that way he can mail it off by the end of January and thus not giving anyone any reason to come at his dumb ass.
DC wake up and find another degenerate to represent you, this one only seems to embarrass you time and time again.
A more important question is why in the hell is this man a D.C. Council Member? I understand that the people of D.C. love this man. I guess because he is one of them, a Drug using, prostitute buying, fast talking Hustler with very little or no respect for the law.
During an interview with a local T.V. station Barry stated that he had no idea what the federal agents where talking about. Neither he nor his lawyers have received any papers with the claims that are currently being brought against him. Sounds guilty enough to me, Listen if it where me and I was being accused of not paying taxes I would have simply gone to the T.V. station with my filed tax papers in hand, saying these people are full of shyt. But then again that would be the act of a rational man with nothing to hide, which we all know he is not. Ok maybe I am being too hard on the man but if anyone knows him tell him to buy a copy of turbo tax and start his paper work in December that way he can mail it off by the end of January and thus not giving anyone any reason to come at his dumb ass.
DC wake up and find another degenerate to represent you, this one only seems to embarrass you time and time again.
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