TMT: Too much Twitter?

"Ever since politicians jumped on the social-media bandwagon, critics have been questioning the wisdom of elected officials using Twitter on the job."

It seems as though the rapid surge of politicians gravitating toward social media is raising some eye brows.

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How do you get blacks in the GOP? Fried chicken and potato salad??

Interesting insight on the republican mindset. Michael Steele also talks about the "embrasure" and open armed nature of the Publican Party. Enjoy.

Cited at Milehive.com

Posted by Brian Murray

MSNBC TV host Rachel Maddow responds to Pat Buchanan's racist remarks

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One can only remain puzzled at Pat Buchanan's overtly racist remarks about supreme court justice nominee Sonia Sotomayor. He rambled on with numerous subjectively erroneous statements rooted in condescension and haste. Take a look at Rachel's response.

How far will Congress go for healthcare reform?

If you guys don't already know, this health care reform stuff is quite serious. "Reform of America's health care system is necessary to prevent economic instability for families, the medical industry, and the government, President Obama said on Wednesday." Full story here.

Article cited at CNBC.com

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MIA talks about being a refugee, her political upbringing, and motherhood.

Born into a country in civil war, MIA has taken revolutionary action in the name of injustice, been nominated for Grammy and Academy awards, and touched millions across the globe. She is now dealing with the real world effects of motherhood and the future path of her career. Click here for the full story.

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"Sotomayor's career is dedicated to discriminating against white males"~ Pat Buchanan

Racisim in Washington continues. When will it end?

Sotomayor: Guns, weed, and abortion

Supreme court justice nominee Sonia Sotomayor has been all over the news as of late due to her ambiguity on her stance on abortion. Here, she "threatens" to shoot Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn, while also deliberating on marijuana and abortion.

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Obama Invests BILLIONS in Community College

Traditionally community colleges are a last resort as a form of higher education, but president Obama is trying to change that. In a speech on Tuesday, Obama has proposed to invest nearly 12 billion dollars in the countrys Community College programs,"$9 billion in grant money to boost academic programs and raise graduation rates, plus another $2.5 billion to upgrade school facilities. It would also fund open-source online courses so that schools don't have to build more classrooms to admit more students.

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Maybe John McCain Was Right

During the election, Sen. John McCain threw out the notion that, then, Sen. Barack Obama was a celebrity, comparing him to the likes of Lindsey Lohan and Britney Spears. The senator's remarks were seen as childish and were met with some "poopooing" and backlash. However, now, five months since his election in January, Present Obama has been more of a high-profile celebrity and low-profile politician; not mention his recent "Cribs" special on NBC.

I thought only rappers and actors and other "celebrities" were featured on that show. I thought 50 Cent was doing it when he had an entire hour of MTV Cribs to himself; but Obama eclipsed that by having his own White House tour special on NBC for TWO HOURS! The only thing he didn't show us was what was in his fridge! Which probably had in it: some old leftover "yellow cake" [think: Dave Chappelle]; maybe a bottle of Cristal; and of course, John McCain's lunch! I don't think there was ever a President--except maybe Ronald Reagan--with this much celebrity and exposure. Who is this guy? Who does he think he is?

Bill Maher recently addressed this issue on his show, Real Time with Bill Maher, saying that he would like to see less of this president in the limelight and a lot more "audacity"referring to his [Obama's] "The Audacity of Hope" book. As Bill Maher said: " 'The Audacity of Hope" part if over." I sort of understand what President Obama may be doing with all this transparency and exposure on his part. Though it's making him look good as an idol, it's making him look bad as a President--and that's what he's here to be.

The songs, the videos, the t-shirts, the A-List celebrity endorsements, the campaigning, it's all done. Now--and this is a charge to President Obama personally--we need you to be the presidential businessman we elected you to be and get the job done. Leave the "Cribs" and the other brand-building strategies to the celebrities. The road ahead--which I'm sure you know more about than any of us--looks bleak. We elected you to be the President and change this miserable condition here in America; not tickle our fancies with your special guest appearances and soothing, well-spoken speeches. Enough of being "Denzel" and more of being "The President!"

This is Washington. Not Hollywood.

The Obama Deception?????

Andre and I have had a few posts that have acknowledged president Obama for his success so on and so forth. I purposely have been somewhat objective and left and any thoughts about coercion and corruption out of my writing on any level because that isn’t the purpose of this anthology. The Obama Deception video is rather interesting. It not so much a conspiracy theory as it is factually based information by individuals who pay close attention to detail...Assuming this video is 100% accurate, how do you feel about you government now?

KRS ONE Spits about Democracy

Krs One spits a freestyle about true democracy founded in 508 B.C. Athens by Klisthenis and the end of this "true" democracy in 322 B.C. with the conquering of Athens by Alexander of Macedon. Apparently we havent seen democracy since.

Being Black Now

With the recent success of brother Barack and the subsequent victory of the Pittsburg Steelers in the SuperBowl (being coached and lead by brother Mike Tomlin) earlier this year...being Black, right now, has never felt so empowering. It may be a reach, but think about it: sports, like politics, is equally and inherently racist, and in extraordinary fashion, a Black man became the president of the United States; and yet, in another extraordinary fashion, a Black head coach wins the Super Bowl becoming icons in their respective "arenas."

Now, sports has always been a disturbingly, singular reality for most Black young men in America, but now when you think of "Black" you can connote not only sinewy, ball-dribbling, slam dunking bodies on the basketball court or incendiary, elusive, unstoppable, running-backs on the football field -- but also: Politics, and President ...and Possibility ...and "Yes" ...and Opportunity! All these once seemingly foreign terms when talking about Blacks has become -- even in this premier occurence -- the status quo. Black people have a "heritage" to uphold now: if its not going to be that of Dr. King , ...or even that of Rosa Parks, ... or maybe even that of Gandhi... It should be that of President Barack Obama -- a vestige of progress, and success, and even "mission accomplishment" in Black America.

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The SEVENTH Black President??!!

2009 brought monumental events, the biggest being the election of the first black or mixed president into the White House. Turns out brother Barack, lucky number 7 and not number 1. The First president of United States that was of color was none other than Thomas Jefferson. He was then followed by Andrew Jackson, Abe Lincoln, Warren Harding, Calvin Coolidge, and Dwight D. Eisenhower. Why has this monumental truth gone unknown for generations? These men denounced their black heritage and went as far as to destroy any document that made these facts known. Why don’t you know this? Ask your 10th grade US History teacher.

There's a great article written by a friend of mine on his blog that goes into much deeper detail about the cultural background of these men.

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The Definition of Money

Currency

a. Something that is used as a medium of exchange; money.

b. A continued, uninterrupted course or flow like that of a stream...

This may sound corny. but...I subscribe to Rev Run's Daily Words of Wisdom (WHAT!? Say something!) Seriously though, I enjoy them -- I find his 'words of wisdom' to be very thought-provoking and meaningful, most of which I've even applied to my own life --and believe me, they've been helpful. Today I want to share an small excerpt from one of his "words" that I received earlier this week:

Money is at it's best when it's moving.... Not accumulating.... That is why it's called currency... It's supposed to flow in currents..... A wise man once said... “Rich people are not ALWAYS happy people..

How timely: How true is that right now, in America? -- money is supposed to flow...not STACK! Everybody talks about "saving money for a rainy day", but right now in America we are exeperiencing a monsoon and no one is spending! Saving now means nothing if you're not going to spend later: These big-time execs with their insatiable, voracious, money-hungry nature have sucked the economy dry, and furthermore, we on the ground level of this economy have ceased spending altogether: we've practically dammed up our own economy. There's no cash flow! I understand people having their trepidations with the economy, but the money has to go back in order for it to come out. Hoarding it up is only going to prolong our state and belabor the recuperation of our own, once copious, American Econ-river. I'll admit it: Fat Joe was right: we need to 'make it rain'.

Can We Really?

The American people saw history unfold in front of their eyes, with the election of the nations' alleged first black President Barack Obama (I say alleged because research shows that there were four presidents before Obama that were of mixed decent as well, but that also is alleged) , the crumbling of Wall Street, and brutal warfare abroad. But it is the belief of many that being Black, was the least of President Obama's concern. The corruption in America social and economic structures began to expose itself in rare form as of late. Illicit activity has gone on for years and years to enslave many and empower few. i.e. Prohibition. But these things went unusually unnoticed by the majority. People knew, but nothing was done. After listening to Obama's speech tonight, it seems like he is acknowledging these evils and actually addressing them. Maybe a change has come, because the tone of his rhetoric is almost anti-Washington. Only time will tell. As Americans we need to hold him accountable.

Breaking Down Racial Walls...

Michael Eric Dyson comments on Attorney General Eric Holders speech on race..."Despite all the bravado that hinges on talk about taking responsibility for our actions, a point that is usually hammered home when speaking about black folk taking responsibility for their problems, it seems that most Americans feel disinclined to assume responsibility for the poor state of American racial affairs."


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