tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8223781237531231039.comments2012-10-11T03:07:00.689-04:00Ugly People Should Wear Cute ClothesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8223781237531231039.post-37574508036890629112009-04-14T22:04:00.000-04:002009-04-14T22:04:00.000-04:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.moneymouthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8223781237531231039.post-2058822135855277382009-01-26T18:08:00.000-05:002009-01-26T18:08:00.000-05:00There’s never been room for excuses for us, given ...There’s never been room for excuses for us, given the fact that those who came before us succeeded in nearly impossible situations. But, that doesn’t mean it’s going to or it’s supposed to get easier just because one man was elected. Obviously everyone should look to the example that Michelle and Barack have set and motivate themselves to do better. But I think Blow is saying that working harder and being better will still be difficult for Black children, because children are often products of their upbringing and because as Blow indicated, children have little or no choice in the major decisions that can help them succeed in life. There’s always going to be the exceptional people who rise to the top against ridiculous odds. But if some people are going to fail and others succeed, those who succeed will often be those who had a decent upbringing. And if you’re a kid stuck with crappy parents in a crappy environment, are you making excuses if you don’t become like Oprah or Obama? I think Blow is just pointing out that it’s going to take a lot more than touting the successes of Obama if more Black children are going to succeed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8223781237531231039.post-13108784077176430432009-01-24T18:04:00.000-05:002009-01-24T18:04:00.000-05:00I agree wholeheartedly. I'm a product of a "single...I agree wholeheartedly. I'm a product of a "single parent" household..and if my mom ever slipped and let me hide behind a wall of excuses, she nor I would not have been able to do anything that we have. It has always been about personal accountability in this country in spite of the obstacles before you. Look at Oprah...she was raped and came from a broken home, and is the richest black woman..and probably woman on the planet. Maya Angelou...etc etc...Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13866205484228046470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8223781237531231039.post-1728267405424302282008-09-16T12:50:00.000-04:002008-09-16T12:50:00.000-04:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8223781237531231039.post-20290071821114808402008-08-30T11:06:00.000-04:002008-08-30T11:06:00.000-04:00damn...that's some craziness.damn...that's some craziness.c.blakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17066011455539925752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8223781237531231039.post-6962115475096376942008-08-30T09:57:00.000-04:002008-08-30T09:57:00.000-04:00Throughout this campaign I've heard from multiple ...Throughout this campaign I've heard from multiple people that, "They don't know Obama" or that, "he hasn't said much of anything about his platform and policy". This discussion of celebrity vs. anonymity with regard to Obama is interesting, because in both instances, I think personal responsibility is left out. Americans have glossed entirely over the fact that the man has written two books; the first being an intimate retelling of his personal story, and the second being a very succinct discussion of his ideas about the function of government and the role of the American citizen. His website outlines his policy ideas thoroughly. Knowing this, I think the question becomes: "how much do YOU want to know Obama, and how much effort are you willing to exert to find out?" I think America has become so complacent by the last 8 years, that people would much rather remain ignorant, but run their mouths in opposition anyway. Good discussion man...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8223781237531231039.post-35395469101583124042008-08-29T11:07:00.000-04:002008-08-29T11:07:00.000-04:00Well, this all makes sense in the land of nonsensi...Well, this all makes sense in the land of nonsensical politics. Now you know him, now you don't. Whether arguments align is irrelevant as long as they serve to deter the public -- a public that is largely uneducated as you've mentioned -- from connecting with the opponent. We know his dad, his mom, where he grew up, where he went to school, what he did after school, his wife, his kids, where his parents are from, and what mistakes he's made. We know his level of intelligence, why he wants to be president, and what he intends on doing when he gets there. We have a good sense of his character and his views on many pressing issues. By now we even know his favorite breakfast. We also know the character of McCain as portrayed by the degrading tactics of his campaign strategy. Sure, let's compare a respectable black man to the most frivolous of star-studded white females we can find. A campaign like that campaign could only be geared toward the uneducated sector of the country. Bet no one "knew" him well enough to think he'd go that route.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8223781237531231039.post-1534579560722004812008-08-28T04:51:00.000-04:002008-08-28T04:51:00.000-04:00I'm curious... what do you consider to be hot hip-...I'm curious... what do you consider to be hot hip-hop? I've read several of your posts, and it seems like you know a lot about hip-hop... how can rappers make rap better?<BR/><BR/>~~Charles Hamilton~~<BR/>***beep***The Talented Mr. Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10364974813132270063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8223781237531231039.post-45047664730088335742008-08-27T10:15:00.000-04:002008-08-27T10:15:00.000-04:00Some one had to be the vessel into which he discha...Some one had to be the vessel into which he discharged all his rage, why not the mush faced referee?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8223781237531231039.post-70288417120501197622008-08-26T18:33:00.000-04:002008-08-26T18:33:00.000-04:00And a line is supposed to be the shortest distance...And a line is supposed to be the shortest distance between any two points, huh. No one mentions the part about it actually moving.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8223781237531231039.post-87426773552736911392008-08-25T16:32:00.000-04:002008-08-25T16:32:00.000-04:00This is wack. Can't find a video, just images put ...This is wack. Can't find a video, just images put together in a flip-book style. The ref should've assessed that one a little better, though. This Cuban may have been training all his life for that moment and it was taken away because he didn't get his big toe wrapped quickly enough. In that situation... well someone needs to get kicked. Who more deserving than the dude to made the call?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8223781237531231039.post-30075566728859795502008-08-16T20:14:00.000-04:002008-08-16T20:14:00.000-04:00No excuse. It's plain disrespectful. Apologies.No excuse. It's plain disrespectful. Apologies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8223781237531231039.post-78140920652079588482008-08-16T20:12:00.000-04:002008-08-16T20:12:00.000-04:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com