Democracy at it's Finest Worst

So I don't know if this school teacher was trying to teach her students a little on Democracy, the ability for us to vote for changes we want, or if she just was a complete ass hole. I say the later. Anyways heres the story of Alex Barton, a 5 year old that was voted out of his classroom by his peers:

‘[The teacher] took him and stood him in front of his classmates this week, asked every single child to tell Alex why [they] don’t like him… (in his words) “tell Alex why we hate him”,’ explained Ms. Barton. After having each child ridicule the boy, she says the teacher continue belittling him.

Ms. Barton went on to say, ‘Then they had a vote on if he deserved to stay in the class or not.’ Like a twisted reality show, Barton says in a 14-2 vote his classmates voted the five year old out of the classroom.”

I don't even think the kids in Lord of the Flies were this young to deserve some ish like this. Regardless I vote that the teacher is fired and forced to be in a video with the Pied Piper and M.J. .

Like an American good Democracy only my vote counts regardless of what you may think; hey in my opinion those who don't agree with me are just Florida anyways.

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Getting Stacks from Daddy Bush

The thing I like and respect about Obama is that all his campaign money is from grassroots organizations and citizens like ourselves. He prides himself on working for the people and the issues they find most important. It is known that many Presidential candidates in the past and presently receive campaign money from organizations that want something from the candidate. Their money is a bribe or debt from/to those that loaned it. McCain has received money from Bush recently because of his lack of stacks he's been accumulating through out his campaign. More below:

CNN) -- President Bush traveled to Arizona on Tuesday for a fundraiser for Sen. John McCain, the first time in more than two months the unpopular president appeared with the man he hopes will succeed him.

The fundraiser in chief raised an estimated $3 million for the Republican National Committee during his stop in Phoenix, The Associated Press reported.

McCain consistently has trailed the two remaining Democratic presidential candidates in fundraising. The $17 million he raised in April was dwarfed by the nearly $31 million raised by Obama and the $21 million raised by Sen.Clinton.

McCain also trails both Democrats in the amount of cash on hand. He had nearly $22 million in the bank at the end of April, while Obama had more than double that amount -- nearly $47 million -- and Clinton had nearly $30 million

McCain is going to have the same agenda as Bush if elected. Hopefully Americans are smart enough to realize that and continue saying YES WE CAN!

South L.A. Gang Intervention Agency

When people think of L.A. automatically two things come to mind Hollywood and Gangs. A year ago I was in Hollywood and actually had a gang member approach my friends and I because they thought we were trying to cause trouble (though we were only going to the club). Regardless I was able to experience Hollywood-Gangs.

An article I was reading on BlackWeekly had me think back to this incident that I had.

LOS ANGELES-Unity T.W.O. Inc., part of The Unity Collaborative, formed to combine efforts in reducing gang violence in Los Angeles, is quietly brokering "understandings" among feuding Swan Bloods and East Coast Crips, among others, the organizations' executive director Kevin Mustafa Fletcher said during a gathering this week.

Fletcher, a former gang member himself, is now leading Unity T.W.O. in its effort to help bring peace between the two factions. Fletcher and his staff have worked diligently behind the scenes to make the "understanding" happen between the two gangs. "It was
worth it, he said. "For what's taking place in our community, what we're trying to do .is out of respect. This is business."

To validate the "truce of understanding," both sets came together to solidify their pact last week at agathering by the Unity Collaborative. Representatives from both gangs stood side-by-side to announce they had reached a mutual understanding to stop the
bloodshed...

Los Angeles' taxpayers $1 million for every homicide that takes place in the city. Last year, there were 498 murders recorded in Los Angeles. In 2002, there were 640 murders. Gangs had a hand in a lot of those deaths. The two-year total of casualties in the city would come out to 1, 138, and those numbers would equate to $1.138 billion in costs to taxpayers.

The Collaborative has also placed a high priority on the more recent trend of escalating conflict and violence between Latino and black gangs, by assigning black and Latino gang-intervention teams to work together in the schools, on the streets and with individuals recently released from incarceration.

The idea of a gang intervention program sounds good between Blood and Crips, in 92'. I don't even think anyone still bangs like that now adays anyways. Now if we're talking about MS13, that's a different story.

Hopefully this does help out in South L.A. because that place is depressing. Better schools that are actually accredited would be greater help.

Obama and L.A.

Obama supporters in Los Angeles discuss what voter registration means for this campaign and the nation's future, during the Vote for Change national kick-off on 5/10/08.

We need a man like Obama in office. With plans for National unity, sensible drug laws, global diplomacy and empathy, extensive healthcare, emphasis on education, deemphasis on special interest/lobbying, bipartisanship, further separation of church and state, and, if the nation is not so resistant and afraid, improved race relations, Obama is the sensible choice. Oh and i forgot to mention; a Black man in The White House.

WTF? Moment

When I ran across this video I was confused, upset and then laughed.

Confusion: What did she just say? Is she on med's?

Upset: Why would you put an idea about you being able to still have a chance because like Kennedy, Obama could possibly die as well. Now these psyco KKK people are gunna have a field day with some shit like that. I already wasn't going to vote for Hillary but for sure aint now; why vote for someone that puts negative energy like that out there?

Laughed: She's an idiot and just cemented her loss. The only way Hillary realizes that she has any chance of winning this election is if Obama is killed. Well that's not happening just like Hillary getting into the office isn't either. She tryin to do some Biggie/Pac shit. Obama aint stupid though, he's just going to let her fade into oblivion.

YES WE CAN!

Update

Come on Obama you can do it and YES WE CAN get this man in office!

Obama wants your Voto!

I have no idea what he's saying but it's nice to see that a candidate is whiling to speak to those who don't speak English. I agree that if you live in this country and can vote you should be able to speak English, but Obama is smart enough to see that reality is many of the citizens in our country do speak primarily Spanish.

A change gunna come.

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1185304443/bctid1569823378


Update: I had the video on the page but it was too big for my frames. Just click on the link if you want to see it. Kind of interesting though I don't understand it. I feel like im listening to Pit Bull talk. Just kidding.

African Americans ignored in History.

Like much of history, people of Color in the United States have played a key and extremely important part of building this country, literally, but are failed to be recognized by mainstream America. Film in particular, the text book and only source or knowledge for people now a days, has always overlooked the need to include people of Color in important roles especially those that are "suppose" to "tell history".

“Spike Lee has launched a bitter attack on fellow filmmaker Clint Eastwood for failing to include black soldiers in his films about the Battle of Iwo Jima.

The Malcolm X director insists African-American soldiers should have been included in Eastwood’s Flags Of Our Fathers and Letters From Iwo Jima since hundreds took part in the 1945 battle for the Japanese island.
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday at the Cannes Film Festival in France, Lee said, ‘There were many African-Americans who survived that war and who were upset at Clint for not having one (in the films). That was his version: the negro soldier did not exist. I have a different version.’”

Throughout the war years Blacks repeatedly had to battle adversaries on two fronts: the enemy overseas and racism at home. Black Americans recognized the paradox of fighting a world war for the "four freedoms" while being subjected to prejudicial practices in the United States. We were working and fighting for a country that didn't want us but still rallied to show our devotion and support to the "United"States of America. How do we teach "Democracy" and the notion of "Freedom and Justice for All" when we can't/couldn't even do it ourselves. Well, thats hypocrisy.

I wonder if the film says anything about the Navajo code-talkers and Nisei translators. If not, Clint messed up bad.

Too Old to Run

If McCain, 70, runs and wins, he would be the oldest person ever inaugurated as president. As is evident from the scar on the left side of his face, he has had malignant melanoma, the most invasive and dangerous form of skin cancer. (One in every 60 Americans is at risk for developing invasive melanoma in their lifetimes.)

McCain is a joke. First off he's 70. Will he even make it past inaugeration if elected?? We need someone young and vibrant with new ideas able to lead this country. The President is a figure of the United States. Their appearnce, more than anything, is a key indicator to other countries that we have a person of power in that position representing the U.S. If the face of the President is someone older who looks like they could kick the bucket any time now then that sends out the wrong message.

Obama on the other hand is in perfect condition besides the fact he smokes, but he is attempting to quit. SMOKING IS BAD! - but not as bad as a republican or Hillary winning this November.


Update: WASHINGTON- U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's health was in an excellent condition shown from his latest body checkup 16 months ago, his doctor said on Thursday.

Chicago internist Dr. David T. Scheiner, who has been taking care of Obama's health since 1987, summarized his 21 years of medical records in a letter released by Obama's campaign.

According to the letter, the Illinois senator, 46, has no "excess body fat" for he being a regular jogger.

He also had an excellent blood pressure at 90 over 60, and healthy cholesterol level at 173 compared to the normal level of under 200, the doctor said of the result of the checkup in January2007.

YES WE CAN!

Obama is making Hilary and McCain look terrible! Yesterday in Portland, Oregon Barack's campaign reportedly broke a presidential campaign rally record with over 75,000 supporters. I know Raven would have liked even a 1/4 of a attendance like that for her concerts.

Looks like your boy Obama's gunna be in the BlackWhite House soon.

Video from the event:

celeb's for Obama

I saw this music video a while back when it first came out and I had to put it on my site.
I just want to say that this man has changed my outlook from his goals and visions. He's the most passionate person to come along in American politics in a a long time and there are great leaders that pass through our world and I feel he is one of them...YES WE CAN



Barack Obama must be our president....
not to be the leaders of the free world
not to have low gas prices
not to finally have an intelligent person in the white house (though that would be great)
and not to 'oust the republicans'
but so we may survive....

Yao Speaks on the Quake

The earthquake that has hit China was completly unexpeted and it's impact on the country is great. Many feel that China's relations that have been tarnished because of the governments treatment of the Tibeten Monks may effect releif to their country.

On the other hand I feel this quake will help China realize that they do need other powers of the world especially when disasters like this strike. Yao Ming, the best known face of China for Americans had this to say about the quake:
Yao Ming said he was “saddened” by news of Monday’s massive earthquake in China, calling it a “dark and emotional” time for his country.

The epicenter of the magnitude 7.9 quake was in the central Sichuan province. Officials said Tuesday the death toll was about 15,000 and expected to climb. The quake triggered landslides, leveled buildings and cracked dams.

Yao was born in Shanghai, on China’s eastern coast.

“It is very hard putting into words how difficult it is to see this kind of destruction in Sichuan,” Yao said in a statement. “I am very saddened to hear of the large loss of life that has occurred. My thoughts are with everyone back in my home country of China during this very dark and emotional time.”

Update:

Tribes

RIO DE JANEIRO - Amazon Indians from one of the world's last uncontacted tribes have been photographed from the air, with striking images released on Thursday showing them painted bright red and brandishing bows and arrows.

The photographs of the tribe near the border between Brazil and Peru are rare evidence that such groups exist. A Brazilian official involved in the expedition said many of them are in increasing danger from illegal logging.

"What is happening in this region is a monumental crime against the natural world, the tribes, the fauna and is further testimony to the complete irrationality with which we, the 'civilized' ones, treat the world," Jose Carlos Meirelles was quoted as saying in a statement by the Survival International group.

When I was reading this article first thing that came to mind was Mel Gibson's Apocalypto. It's amazing that in such an industrialized world, tribes and cultures like this still exist; although of course in small numbers. I believe that something should be done to conserve these tribes and make sure their land is protected. We already have more land than needed and destruction of more of it will only harm the Eco system. The article goes on to continue to say that:

"The world needs to wake up to this, and ensure that their territory is protected in accordance with international law. Otherwise, they will soon be made extinct," said Stephen Corry, the director of Survival International, which supports tribal people around the world.

Of more than 100 uncontacted tribes worldwide, more than half live in either Brazil or Peru, Survival International says. It says all are in grave danger of being forced off their land, killed and ravaged by new diseases.

celeb's for Obama

VOTE Obama 08! Let your voice be heard. We can't afford four years of McCain and the radical Bush economic policies he champions. This is our country, our democracy, our government. Enough is enough!

Rodney King Again?

“A police chase ended violently last night when cops pulled over a car in Hunting Park on North Second Street near Lippincott, after a shooting had been reported nearby. Fox29, hovering in a helicopter overhead, caught the confrontation on tape; it shows police officers stomping, kicking and beating the men from the car.”

When will police brutality end? The problems posed by the illegal exercise of police power are an ongoing reality for individuals of a disfavored race, class, or sexual orientation. Of course minorities are the ones who take the most blows when it comes to this police brutality. Historically blacks, have been the victims of police brutality. Since the middle of the l9th century a dominant white society maintained race discrimination through a police force ready and willing to use violence against those in the minority. This violence expressed itself in the years immediately after the civil war through, at the extreme, lynchings, to harrassment in various forms. It's 2008 and little is seeming to change.

Hyperghetto's.

VIDEO OF THE INCIDENT

celeb's for Obama

Vote Hope intends to sign, seal and deliver voters to Obama with their latest public service announcement featuring Stevie Wonder. The video PSA, fourth in a series produced by the grassroots organization, encourages youth and underrepresented communities in California to vote during the February 5th primary.

YES WE CAN!

Drug Trafficking=San Diego State?

Well it sure is close enough to the border to get some good ish from T.J.


SAN DIEGO (AP) — Authorities say nearly 100 students have been arrested at San Diego State University on drug-related charges. Drugs, cash and guns were seized from sellers and buyers in the bust that followed a five-month undercover operation. The San Diego County district attorney's office says the 96 arrests include fraternity members. Defendants are scheduled to appear in state court to face charges Tuesday afternoon.


The bust just has happened recently so there isn't much buzz about it on the internet (YET) but while watching CNN its clear that by the end of this day everyones going to be knowing about this and who the people are that are involved in the drug bust. 96 people???? Thats ridiculous, no finger prints homie. Now i've been to SDSU many times and a majority of the campus is white but of course if there's one brother out of the 96 arrested you'll see Donte Williams ( fictional name so dont google it ) as the main man to start this drug ring. Its sad because 20 of the students were about to graduate this quarter and 4 of them were actually about to join the homeland security ( the same people that brought the about the drug bust ). Well i guess your career as a DEA agent has ended as fast as Young Bergs career ( inside joke ).


UPDATE: Mid level distributors (whatever that means), the fraternity who has pretty much organized this "drug ring" is Theta Chi (ΘΧ) I guess they have text messages from the accused and that fraternity showing their guilt. WHO TEXT MESSAGES THAT THEY DEALIN? Might as well put it on facebook. See this is why i say no finger prints. If you're about to do some Bullsh*t that can/will put you away for a long time, DON'T LEAVE EVIDENCE.

Two kilograms of cocaine were seized, along with 350 Ecstasy pills, marijuana, psychedelic mushrooms, hash oil, methamphetamine, illicit prescription drugs, several guns and at least $60,000 in cash, authorities said.

University police and federal drug agents worked together in the investigation, making more than 130 undercover drug buys at locations including fraternity houses, student parking areas and dormitories, authorities said.

celeb's for Obama

Obama 2008. He is the better leader for change. We want to feel inspired . He has
the ability to inspire. I don' think anyone has ever looked at George Bush or even McCain and thought "Wow, these men inspire me." - Most people would probably say "Wow, these men have done nothing for me". Regardless it's nice to see more and more of Hip Hop's key leaders taking charge and speaking whenever possible about the election and the importance of every single persons vote. We don't need anymore years of Clinton/Bush's in the white house nor Republicans.