I have been in a shitty mood lately when my mind thinks of the sad state of politricks here in the U.S. Maybe it was always this bad, but because there was never a viable candidate that was non-white(respect to mother queen SHIRLEY CHISHOLM) I never had the opportunity to watch supremacy dig in its heels to retain its control.
Some of the things that I have seen and heard are silly. Almost infantile to the degree that they appear formulated by scared children who feel abandoned in the mall parking lot. The image at the header was submitted by a syndicated cartoonist who equates General COLIN POWELL’s support of BARACK OBAAMA with that of the treason committed by BENEDICT ARNOLD. That is a twisted mind who conjures the image and still has too darken the skintone of the caricature. It’s just because of shit like this that I told Combat Jack ‘Fear Of A Black Planet’ is the greatest rap album of all time. Just for the title alone.
Then I find myself even more depressed after I watch a video of Ohio residents. I knew these folks were tragically miseducated but this reminds me what exists all across this country.
All of this supremacy has almost made me forget about the ongoing wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
In the asiatic desert young Americans have been submitting their supreme sacrifice so that I can continue to buy sneakers, drink copious amounts of free alcohol and live with openly racist people.
The American soldiers that have died defending my rights were Black, white, Mexican, Salvadoran, Filipino, African, German, Irish, Indian and even a few Koreans were in the mix.
The soldiers were also Christian, Jewish, Agnostic, and yes, Muslim.
No matter their race, creed or religion, they were all Americans.
Great drop and reflection of the status of things.
don’t mean to be a jerk to correct you on this, but it’s “Filipino” or “Pilipino” not “Philipino” for future reference…
P.S. Pretty ironic dude calls Powell B.A. when the Bush Admin. B.A.’ed him by sending him out to the U.N. with all that made up buuuuuu shit.
word is bond, what pisses me off more than anything is when these ass-backwards racists say “Is Barack Obama a Arab??” like it’s something to be ashamed of…. or yo, worse even, when the Obama supporters reply “Barack Obama is absolutely not an Arab”… what if he is? Arab-American = American. Just like Caucasian-American = American… except not in these cats’ minds. shame. Shame.
funny thing is, Benedict Arnold was actually a patriot and loyalist per our definition of patriotism today (or at least the right wing conservative definition).
Damn fine post. As always Dallas does the subject more justice than I ever could . . . I just think calling saying Powell’s decision was based solely on race is tantamount to white people voting for the white guy in white neighborhoods complaining about alleged racism . . . In fact, that’s exactly what it is . . .
this shit is so depressing.
There’s a lot I could say, and a lot of stuff that has been said. But this. shit. is. depressing… and frustrating as hell.
^”Almost infantile to the degree that they appear formulated by scared children who feel abandoned in the mall parking lot.”
That’s what it is, and one has to feel compassion b/c like children, a lotta pink toes is frightened.
Combat Jack True Story:
I was at a bar in Park Slope a coupla weeks back, waiting for the kid’s school bell to ring to pick em up. Tossin a couple back, only Black in the jernt, two white lesbians walk in and sit at the bar next to me. One’a them then begins to tell me how even though she’s a regsitered democrat, was down wit hillary to the end, and will “most likely” vote for b’rock, she said with the utmost sincerity that i only see when I’m building with my 6 year old “I’m really afraid b/c michell obama really hates white people and i dunno what to do.”
Instead of getting pissed off, i started buying the dykes a coupla rounds and conversating more on our commonalities as opposed to our differences (pause). after getting sauced, and exchanging emails, we all group hugged with the intention of creating better world. not romancing the experience, but a lotta ’em is childlike scared of a black planet. and mos def need some hugs.
centuries of conditioning people . i mean, comon, jesus is still white. let’s not get depressed and discouraged. shit been here for years. this is the point where some’a that shit can get addressed. i mean, shit, my favorite santa claus weedholder is black effin pete yo. CENTURIES OF CONDITIONING. And BET aint helping a cot-damend bit.
and dont forget the buddhists yo!
!…he’s ssschlot a chrissslan! thiss is a chrissslan nasxssshun!….”
well Word is Bawn! and ssslufferin’ ssschluccatashes, B!
This may be the funniest sh*t I’ve heard this year. You can’t possibly be mad at old school white folks keepin’ it 100. I would like to encourage every Black person at work to step out of your cubicle, hug a white person, and whisper in their ear, ” I am NOT a duck!”
This type of shit depresses me but then I remember that ignorance and fear are the weapons of the Bush Administration and they had the knob turned up to 10 continuously for the past 8 years. I’m just glad these “real Americans” can face the same fear that the rest of us have dealt with for the past 8 years come Election Day just to realize that there was nothing to be afraid of after all.
Nice drop, D.
One.
That image of Mrs. Khan is so powerful and her son’s sacrifice is very moving…
Yet there are ignorant people who still don’t get it and won’t ever get it.
It’s easy to see why a lot of people can’t stand religion.
Huge props to Shirley Chisholm, good call DP. This will bore the fuck out of most of ya’ll unless you’re a big (African-) American history fiend but here’s part of a long interview about a book called “Capitol Men,” about the first black folks elected to Congress after they finally got the right to vote. In short, their personal and political achievements were shortchanged for many years and Reconstruction called a “failure.” It should be noted as well that most Northerners didn’t give it a shit if it failed and while Southern states were getting black dudes voted into many levels of public office, the North was electing NONE.
Anyway, for those who have an interest–
http://www.whowalkinbrooklyn.com/?p=994
The picture with this post says SO MUCH.
And word to Grand Master!!!! Took the words right out of my mouth.
DP-
Great drop once again.
The picture you dropped is one of the most powerful images I’ve seen in months.
Just had my best friend leave school (only 2 semesters away from getting his B.A) so that I (also) “can continue to buy sneakers, drink copious amounts of free alcohol and live with openly racist people.” Story of my life.
The ultimate sacrifice absolutely, especially for people who will never see him as an equal (a second stringer? is he serious?).
The ridiculousness and close mindedness of America’s heartland is sickening…
(And the vid was from Ohio.) I wonder the outrage that will occur on Nov. 5th if Hussein wins…..
Better start hording wheat and corn with the quickness.
D this is why we “wuv” you. Great post.
If you listen to these people, you can tell that they are indeed brain washed. They are basically repeating the poison that McCain and his assistant has been putting out at the ralleys.
The sad thing is if you look at them, they look just as poor and run down like the rest of us after being force fed the policies of dumb ass Bush! That fool will retire with a nice life on his ranch while the rest of us continue to try and get our ish together!
Unfortunately we won’t see true equality in this nation until most of these folks die the eff off!
It’s 2008 and it’s time for us to face this shyt. Bring it all out in the open and deal with it.
When Obama gave his speech in Philadelphia and said he can’t disown Rev. Wright anymore than he can disown his white grandmother for her views…..he was right.
The generation of ignorance needs to stop. Change is always scary but we can’t continue to sweep our hatred and fear of each other or anything different from what we’re comfortable with under the rug. We need to show videos like this and understand what ignorance is and that it’s everywhere.
People in other countries can now see where slavery has brought this great nation and what America is really like. Keep showing the videos, keep talking to the bible belt and the close minded. Only by confronting it will we be able to move the needle forward.
And that picture of Mrs.Khan? Powerful. She’s a REAL AMERICAN.
DP, don’t ever sleep on what you’re bringing. Obviously I’m not the only one to appreciate this post, but what’s crazy is that I’d seen all the raw material (excepting the “Benedict” cartoon) multiple times before seeing your take and I kinda skimmed too light on first and second reading. I’m glad I made it thrice ’cause yours is the synthesis that I’ll remember most. Props to other commenters, too.
You know I can’t read, I just like looking at cool pictures and draw a bit.
The photo is really powerful.
The photo of the U.S. soldier’s mother needs an American flag to really drive the point. ?No?
I wonder if Powell’s detractors realize that he still supports the current administration and the war.
Salute
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