Thursday, January 15, 2009

Annual Meeting

Last night we had our annual Reparations meeting ummm at the office.  The tribunal (those would be the next in line to be the Emperors of all Black People) came up with a package that was both fair and equitable.  The first measure that we had to tackle was the time span in which this should be carried out.  After giving it considerable thought and looking into all available solutions a time period of 4 years seemed to be an acceptable and reasonable amout ot time.  We figured we would take advantage of the first non-white President being in office.  You know the saying get in while the gettin is good.  This would also benefit Obama because he would be sure to get the people to support him for a second term.

The second bullet that we had to agree on was in what way would the reparations be paid out.  This was an easier solution to come up with be cause all members chimed in unanimously stating that the reparations should be paid in the form of a federal Tax exclusion.  By not having to pay federal taxes for 4 years we felt that this was more than equitable.  Now I know some of you may say that with the economy in the state that it is currently in, that would hurt everyone.  Well we thought of that too.  The way we see it is; seeing as how the vast majority of Blacks in this country are lazy an shiftless, not to mention looking for hand-outs and hook ups.  only about 70% of the blacks in the country would benefit from not paying federal taxes because the remaing 30% work off the books that is if they work at all.  So keeping that in mind the government wouldn't have to pay everyone just those productive people who pay their taxes.

Now the other advantage to paying reparations in this way is.  It is no secret that blacks in this country are large consumers and make up the majority when it comes to retail purchases.  So by allowing that 70% to keep their tax money the economy would see a surge in retail sales, because the 90% of the blacks will run out to the malls to spend all of their new found money.  The increase in revenue for this 90% would greatly stimulate the auto industry because you know how we love us some Cadillacs.  So through needless and somewhat uncontrollable shopping habits the reparations would find its way back into the pockets of the government.

Now after agoing through all of this we estimate that onle about a handful of people would actually benefit in whole from the gesture.  But the good will and image that it would project is priceless.

See this is why we feel that this is definetly a win win for the country and blacks as a whole.  Because once the reparations are paid we can close the book on holding salvery over the heads of white America.  Our next step is to start the grass roots portion of this and begin getting the proposal out to the masses.  Stay tuned more to come.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Rising Down




The roots have once again proven that they are true Mavericks when it comes to Hip Hop and being true to the art form.  With the release of their eighth studio album from Def Jam the group has persevered and managed to bring to life another masterpiece. This album in my humble opinion is definitely one of the best albums of 2008 and put against their collective body of work this by far may be the best album that they have released to date.

The collaborations on the album are keen, the mixture of talents and the diversity of styles makes each track on the album one worth listening too.  Black Thought is still one of the most under rated lyricist in the business today.    While going through the tracks you will get a heavy dose of old school production and every now and then something that you wouldn't expect, but if you have ever listened to the Roots then you know ?uestlove is a genius in his own right. 

If you haven't heard this album I strongly urge you to find a copy or a listening booth and give it a shot.  I guarantee you will find your self lost in the music and wanting to get this album.

Monday, January 12, 2009

FootBall

OH well it is that time of year again.  Could it be that the AFC Championship Game is going to be better than the Super Bowl itself?  Well at this point it is a certain reality.  You have 2 of the top 5 defenses in the league going head to head in what is sure to be a slobber knocker.  

The Pittsburgh Steelers facing off against the Baltimore Ravens, The last 2 times these teams met this year the games were definitely suspenseful and entertaining.  Now this is only true if you are real football fan, If you are the one who wants to see the scores get run up and the fast past action this is not going to be a game for you.  But if you are a chess enthusiast then this will be just the game for you.

The Game is sure to be full of hard hitting action and it will all come down to which team makes a mistake first.  It  is sure to be one worth watching and I am assuming that is why it got top billing.  The weather is going to be conducive to football and the field will be the 12th man.  So lets get ready for some good old fashioned smash mouth football.

don't forget to bring the Beer.

Press

It is apparent after the history making Presidential Campaigns which ran for over a year, the press finds themselves at a loss.  They have nothing to report on.  They are too afraid to report on the issues going on in Afghanistan and Pakistan not to mention Iraq.  So instead we get over-run with garbage about the Obama girls first day in their new school and whether or not they have decided on a dog

This is shameful the Press no longer wants to report the news because, well to be frank if they can't spin it why report it.  In light of everything going on the reporting on what is going on in the middle east has almost but all disappeared.  Try this go around and ask 5 people you know if they know about what is going on today over there, I am fairly certain that they will say I have no idea.  Reform in this country is needed everyone is talking about the economy and the state of the union.  Lets go one step further and add the State of the Press, today the press is for hire for the right amount of money they will push or ideals and propaganda.  But when there is no one buying their time we are forced to hear the bullshit like the lunch menu at Sidwell Friends Elementary School. 

As many of us grew up being told, if you have nothing worth saying then just keep your mouth shut.  It actually helps to cut down on your carbon footprint.