King James Vogue Cover

Initially, I gave Vogue the benefit of the doubt. I mean, the only thing I hate more than racism is people making unsubstantial accusations of racism.

Personally, I had never seen the King Kong photo. After seeing it side-by-side with the Vogue cover, my opinion has changed.

I'm still left with one question: was this an insensitive attempt at reproducing art or was it a malicious attack purposed to demonize black men?

What do you think?

My Super Tuesday Rundown

These are my bias and adulterated thoughts and opinions. You can hate if you want, but you're wasting your time.

 

The Biggest Losers: Mitt Romney & Hillary Clinton

• Romney—He story has proven to be a sad one. He also has me doubting his business schools. In the words of Obama, he hasn't gotten the best return on his $32 million investment in his campaign. If I was his kids, I would be pissed—wasting my inheritance. I just want him to bow out now before he has to leave with absolutely no dignity.
  

  
   

• Clinton—Yes, Hillary gave a stellar performance last night…IF YOU WERE THE AVERAGE POLITICIAN!!! Clinton was basically running as an incumbent, and last night she was suppose to be crown as the Queen of the Democratic Party. Instead, she's fighting for her life (see this story http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0208/8363.html). I kinda feel sorry for her. It must really hurt to have your dreams ripped from you. I hope she'll be ok in the end.
  

  
   

  Five years ago, I would have been on the Hillary bandwagon, but after what I've learned about her over the past 7 weeks, it would take a whole hell of a lot for me to ever cast my vote for her. She should've ran in 2004, but she didn't because she was scared. The Clintons don't know how to handle defeat. They proved that after Iowa and South Carolina. And going up against the Bush's were just too much for them (yes, I say them because Billary is alive and well. There is no one without the other). Could you imagined how ugly and dirty that race would've been. Oh my, causalities would've fallen everywhere. America may have never recovered, but at least she would have had a chance. Billary could've easily slung more mud than Bush 1, Bush 2, and puppet master Rove, but it's no way they can defeat the movement that has surrounded Obama.
  

  
   

We Are the Champions: Mike Huckabee & Barack Obama

• Huckabee(http://www.politico.com/blogs/thecrypt/0108/Huckabee_continues_to_whack_Romney_defend_McCain.html)—It's been funny watching Huckabee and Romney trade jabs over the past week. It's even more amusing to see the former Baptist minister knock the hell out of Romney. Huckabee surprised the nation when he took all of the South, giving McCain a run for his money and sending Romney home crying and rebalancing his check book.
  

  Huckabee has also been running the most successful campaign for VP EVER!!!! The way he was talking up McCain the other day, I thought he was dropping out and endorsing McCain. And after his performance yesterday in the south and among evangelicals he's proven that he may be the secret weapon to help McCain shut of the angry, social conservative evangelicals.
  

• Obama shined last night and proved that the movement surrounding him can keep up with, and defeat, the Clinton machine. Where he won, he blew her out the water—capturing up to 79% of the vote. Where she won, she did so in much narrower margins. He has momentum (everyone's talking about him), money ($32 million in Jan & $3.9 million since the polls closed LAST NIGHT!!!) and he has the advantage. On Saturday, Louisiana votes and caucuses in Washington and Nebraska. Barack does assume in caucuses. He's won 8 out of 9 of them so far (and Nevada was close). It's hard to hear people talk about Obama and not jump on his team. And with him getting 80% of the black vote he could very well sweep on Saturday giving him even more momentum and free media. Maine caucuses Sunday which will be interesting to watch, seeing that it's in Clinton's carpet bagging backyard, but since it's a caucus, he should do well there. Tuesday Virginia, Maryland, and DC vote. All have large African-American populations and large numbers of high income voters, both of which Obama dominates. On the 19^th Hawaii, where Obama is a native son, caucuses and Wisconsin has its primary (he does great in the west). So for the next 2 weeks, Obama should be able to close the delegate gap and build up the momentum. With that said, Obama supporters shouldn't get cocky. Remember New Hampshire. Always work like you're 10 points down in the poll and keep grinding, keep WRITING CHECKS, AND KEEP PRAYING. http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/02/06/clinton-considers-lending-her-campaign-money/.
  

The Biggest Disappointments: John McCain, John Edwards, the Conservative Evangelicals, Bill Clinton & Chelsey Clinton

• McCain—McCain declared himself the frontrunner, but he has yet to prove he can unity the party. But I'm disappointed for other reasons. I don't agree with McCain on most stuff, but I've always respected his ability to stand for what he believed in despite it not completely aligning with what his party desired. I love a politician that sees past party lines. I respected and admired the Straight Talk Express—too bad the wheels fell off this week.
  

  
   

  In his desperation to quickly silent Rush Limbaugh, Ann Coulter, and the other right wing extremist who confuse conservatism with moralism, he began pandering and selling out more than anyone else this election season. I mean he made Bob Johnson and Andy Young's Uncle Tomming look mild. It was at that point that I realize, under no circumstance would McCain get my vote. He is now in the boat with Hillary. I can't vote for you because I don't know what you stand for because it flip flops more than beach shoes. McCain, I'm over it. Take your old butt home, you sell out.
  

  
   

• Edwards—Edwards had a chance to make his voice count, and I'm afraid that he may have just lost any opportunity to have his endorsement be significant. Obama proved to be the top dog by simply staying in the fight. While Edwards voice will still convince some, most of his supporters have already made up their mind by now. There's only two reasons he could be holding out: 1) He's scared of the Clintons or 2) he's trying to broker a deal. Either way I'm upset with him, and he may have lost a significant amount of bargaining power by not endorsing soon enough. Oh well, boo-hoo for him.
  

  
   

• The Conservative Evangelicals (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuTqgqhxVMc)—I'm honestly starting to believe that these people are the Christian equivalent to Muslim terrorist. I mean Jesus' number one law was to love, but these folks spend so much time judging people unworthy that they don't have time to love. Yes, America needs a moral fiber, but seriously, chill out. I've never heard such a temper tantrum of someone not getting their way (except when Hillary lost Iowa). As a devout Christian myself, I understand your desire to see everyone except Jesus and live by his will, but we're electing the President of the United States not the leader of your church. They really need to learn how to better apply the principles of Christianity without alienated 95% of the world. If they put as much energy behind ministry, they might could actually save some people's lives.
  

  
   

• Clinton—I was really disappointed in not hear Bill do more campaign over the past week. I mean every time he opens his mouth Hillary's poll number began to evaporate, so I was hoping he would put his foot in his mouth (and his butt) a couple of times so that all of this could've ended yesterday. I was sad. While they somehow manage to put a cork in Bill, I don't think he enjoys playing second fiddle. I saw video of him, Chelsey, and Hills voting in New York on yesterday. You could tell he had been told to smile and nod, but he really wanted to say something badly. When he did begin talking, Chelsey politely nudged him out of the door.
  

  
   

• Baby Clinton—I was upset with Rush and them when they dogged Chelsey out when her parents were in the White House. I mean seriously, this big, fat, drug addicted man is clowning kids. He must have really big balls. I was even excited when Chelsey arrived back on the scene. She was so cute and groomed to me and seemed like a fine young woman. But the more I see and "hear" from her, she just appears to be an empty suit, decoration standing around to make her mom look good. I was further turned off yesterday when I heard she called Whoopi, Sherri, and Joy from the view to tell them to vote for her mom. And why does she whisper when she talks? Speak up, girl!!! Over all, I'm very disappointed in the baby Clinton. I expected her to have much more personality.
  

The Wildcards: McCain, Clinton & Obama, Obama-Clinton, Republicans/Democrats

• McCain--McCain will probably come out as the Republican nominee, but things aren't looking good for him. First, a good portion of his party is pissed at the idea of him being nominated and threatening to vote for Hillary. If the matchup is between McCain and Clinton, it will be an interesting race because both have as many people that hate them as they do routing for them. In the words of one Fox News message board commenter:
  

  McCain or Clinton, that is kinda like choosing between Satan, and Satan's stupid step-child. This is the worst field in my existence. Ultra-lib or Ultra-lib sympathizer…. I may actually abstain from voting for the first time in my life. I honestly feel ill!
  

  I honestly believe that election could go either way—even to a third party candidate. The Republicans want Hillary to win. They know they can handle her. http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/images/2008-02-06_obama_mailer_clintons_4.jpg
  

  And Obama vs. McCain matchup would be completely different fight. Yes, Rove and his attack dogs would be out, but one thing we've learned this primary season is it's not easy to attack Obama and not catch backlash—ask Billary. You just look like the bad guy when you're throwing mud at someone who's not throwing back. Plus, Obama has that crossover appeal. I think Obama could take him, but then again, I believe in destiny, so I also believe Obama is unstoppable. Bottom line, I don't think Hills is electable. Obama's brought in droves of new voters who are motivated by change; hence, they probably won't vote if he's not carrying the ticket.
  

• Obama-Clinton/Clinton-Obama Dream Ticket—I hate to disappoint people, but it won't happen. I know it's all politics, but I honestly believe there's too much bad blood between them. If Hillary carries the ticket, I doubt if Obama would want to play third wheel to Bill. And if Obama carries the ticket, I doubt if he will want to throw all the Clinton baggage on the Obama bandwagon with him. It's more of a liability if you ask me. Finally, they are both alpha dogs. Alpha dogs can be co-partners. It just doesn't work.
  

  
   

• Republicans/Democrats—If I were a Republican, I would be worried. From what I've seen the Democrats have had twice the voter turnout as Republicans. That doesn't look good for Republicans in the general election. They are messing up even worse by completely dismissing Ron Paul. Yeah, the guy may be weird, but he's bringing in young voters and new voters. Not in the numbers that Obama is, but more than any other Republican candidate. If the Dems keep bringing in new voters and the Republicans ignore the few it brings in, they will be hurting in November, in 2010 election and the party is going to quickly become old and unable to relate to the mainstream population. In the end, they're going to lose.
  

  
   

My Pet Peeves

I hate it when people say that Obama is winning because of the black vote. That's the equivalent is winning because of the female vote. It's stupid. And I wish they would just shut up.

 

Anyways, happy election season. It's been fun so far, and sure to get even better. We can do this. We will do this. And America will never be the same.

The Clintons: Bill Loses His Ghetto Pass & Hillary Proves She’s Doesn’t Care What’s Best for the Nation

 

During the 1990s, Bill Clinton was given an honor that few people outside of the hood ever get—a ghetto pass. The hood is a place that respects its own, and it's extremely hard for those outside of the hood to build up the rapport to come, go, and associate as you please. I mean there are numerous established and respectable African Americans who don't have a ghetto pass and will never be given one—namely Bill Cosby and Oprah Winfrey. As difficult as it is to obtain a ghetto pass, good ole Bill got one and then went and screwed it up by playing southern politics and making ridiculous comments in an effort to incite an southern race riot at the polls.

 

I am a diehard Obama supporter—no doubt, but I have always had the upmost respect for the Clintons. I embraced Bill and accepted him as "the first black President" not because he played with weed (because you know he didn't inhale) and cheated on his wife. I loved Bill because he was the only candidate I'd ever seen actively embrace the African-American community. I watched him blow the hell out of the sax on Arsenio Hall while wearing his shades and listened as he spoke from the pulpits of black churches throughout the country. I even watched Will Smith rap at his inauguration on the Disney Channel. Bill Clinton was my President, so I defended him went the right-wing attack dogs started the whole Monica Lewinsky scandal. I mean that was between him and Hillary, and America had absolutely no business in their bedroom. And when he came to my church for the funeral of Coretta Scott King and paraded Hills on stage in preparation for her presidential run, I, along with the rest of the congregation, stood and cheered with pride and admiration.

 

I have held Bill Clinton down for the past 18 years, so it pains me to lose so much respect for him. I know longer view him as the admirable President of this great nation. Instead, I see him as a desperate husband trying to extend his legacy through his wife, even if he has to taint and destroy his legacy to ensure she gets her shot at the presidency. I see him as an angry campaigner who really can't handle the heat and often blows his fuse by turning red as he chastises reporters while waving his finger in their faces. I see him as a frustrated politician willing to throw out the race card and then hide his hands like he never touched it—all while remarking that "Hillary can't win here because 50% of the voters are black" and "Jessie Jackson won South Carolina in 84 and 88" as if the black vote can be so easily dismissed or black voters are dumb followers who vote by race and nothing else. Why didn't you bring up the fact that Al Sharpton didn't win South Carolina in '04, Mr. President? Or that Jessie Jackson won South Carolina when the state held caucuses and not primaries. Or the fact that he blew Hillary out the water in Iowa a state where blacks make up around 3% of the population. I guess that would've thrown a monkey wrench in his theory, huh?

 

As my republican friend and I discussed how many times good ole Bill had put his foot in his mouth over the past 2 weeks, she laughed and said, "I told you, Kia. Bill Clinton is the worst kind of white man—the kind who smiles and is happy with black folks as long as they do what they're told, but once they decide to think independently he wants to public chastise and dismiss them."

 

I sat silently. For the first time in 8 years of political discussions, I sat quietly with nothing to say. Bill Clinton had just proven himself to be that kind of white man. I guess Massa ain't too pleased wit de way we been actin in South Carolina.

 

On to Hillary

For the last 18 years I've heard people spew awful statements about Hillary Clinton, and I never quite understood why. She seemed to be a strong and driven woman of her own regard, and I very much respected the fact that during a time when she should've been publically humiliated, she stood solid and continued to support her husband. I wrote off the comments as patriarchal men afraid of a powerful, driven woman. However, over the past month my opinion of her has completely changed.

 

Vowing for the Democratic nomination for President, Hillary has repeatedly touted that she could spearhead bi-partisan leadership as President. However, my question to her would be, how in the hell can you work on bi-partisan projects and do what's best for the country when you can't even put what's best for your party over what is in your best personal interest.

 

Over the past week, numerous higher ups in the Democratic party (i.e. Ted Kennedy, Howard Dean, etc.) have called the Clinton campaign and told them to shut up with their racial rhetoric and negative campaigning because it's bad for the party. Many undecided voters and Obama supporters have vowed not to vote for Hillary even if she were to win the Democratic nomination because of all of the awful campaign tactics her camp has used in the past 3 weeks. However, her clique has continued. And with absolutely no cross over or independent appeal, she needs every democratic vote she can get if she plans on winning in November.

 

At the end of the day, how can America really trust Billary to do what's best for the country when they can't even put what's best for their party over their personal interest? How can the African-American community trust and/or vote for the Clintons after hearing the overwhelmingly belittling statements they've made over the past 2-3 weeks?

 

I watched Ted Kennedy plead for democrats to support who ever the nominee is come November. I heard him, but I shole the hell wasn't listening. Come November, if Hillary is the nominee (which she won't be), I refuse to vote for her. Bloomberg, Edwards, McCain, and Huckabee all will get my vote before she does. Hell if she ran for head trash dumper of Dekalb County Georgia, she wouldn't get my vote. I'm done.

 

Like Al Sharpton said (I never thought I would agree with him) I don't Uncle Tom for anyone, and as much of a Blue Blood Democrat as I am, I refuse to EVER vote for someone who doesn't have my best interest at heart. I will never sacrifice my community and my people for my party, and I pray the Democratic National Committee is taking note.

 

I don't play racial politics at all (I refuse to even bring up race unless it is absolutely necessary), but I refuse to be played as well. I refuse to have the Clintons (because they are running together) disrespect me, my community, and my history just because we're not blindly jumping on the Clinton bandwagon. I've never been this disgusted in my life—even by those who play Karl Rovian politics. At least you expect it to come from Rove and his clan. I guess momma was right when she said everything that glitters ain't gold. After 18 years of glitter, the Clintons have proven to be nothing more than fool's gold—and we all know who the fools in the equation are.

 

Shouts Out to John for the inspiration and the title ("Bill Clinton done lost his ghetto pass") and Adrianna for being the Republican to silence me, lol. I love my friends. They are such nerds, in a good way.

 

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Def Jam Poetry - Jill Scott

Sister's can you hear it!!!!

Interesting!!! New Hampshire Recount???

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