Monkey in the middle

I have repeated on inordinate occasions that I see no difference between democrats or the GOP. In my defense, I have asked for proof with regards to policy, affect and impact on problem solving and/or saying what they do. To this date no one has accepted this challenge and those that do tend to assert America is a democracy when I ask, as opposed to KNOWING it is a republic.

Now, as the typical Washington inside machine operates, it reared its selfish and good old folk head again. The U.S. Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama was appointed by Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to the former attorney general of Illinois Roland Burris. When Jones got to Washington, The Senate good old boys told folk he was not accepted (his credentials were not in order). He was refused entry to the Senate based on them citing Article 1, Section 5 of the U.S. Constitution, which states "Each house shall be the judge of the elections, returns and qualifications of its own members."

In two words – bull shit. This is purely political, blocking the appointment of one man because they dislike the other. And I tell ya if as many black folks who followed Beyoncee would follow this the same way, these folk in Washington would have a lot of noise back home in their districts. I was optimistic that Obama meant what he said, and would do accordingly. But I am slowly becoming disillusioned. He spoke of change, and not having the “good old boy” network of “Washington Insiders” in his administration – yet he does. I won’t even get on the usual talk of tax reduction, war ending and other stuff that all democrats and republicans chant like some Taoist mantra.

The situation with Burris is ridiculous and shows us how theatrical politic inside the beltway are. If I know the signature from the Illinois Secretary of State is not required but rather ceremonial, then they should too. Blagojevich legally appointed Burris to the seat vacated by President-Elect Obama. Now I don’t really give a care about Senate appointee Jones one way or the other, but I do care about the right of the Illinois citizenry. That's some of the dumbist shit I done seen in recent times. I mean they give more attention to this than the economy, the decline of the dollar, a non-existant manufacturing base, despots like the former NASDAQ Chairman (Madoff) or education.

As it stands, seems as if the Senate is reminiscent of a bunch of kids on the little rascals refusing another kid into the he man woman hatters club, or not letting a kid play with them because he friends with another kid they don’t like. Go pick on the kid you don’t like, Senator Burris aint done nothing wrong and should not be treated as if he is the governor. That man is 71 years old and you holding the ball over his head, and passing the buck like he a monkey in the middle.

Point of order: told yawl I could write a post about Beyoncee.

take note

Point of Order: Jamming that Chrisette Michelle (ironically) - if I have my way.

A few weeks ago, maybe a month, I made reference to males who wear wife beaters over they azz as if they were draws. I don’t want to seem like I am hyper critical of African American men (although I am), or that I pick on us moreso than the sisters (but I do); I do want to say something about Michelle Obama and a few reasons I think sister (all women really) should take note, and try to use her as a role model instead of folks like Keisha Cole or Beyoncee Knowles. Now these may not be true and are only my opinion of what I can gather since I have not met her personally.

1] She speaks well and is well read, but at the same time proffers the disposition that if had to, she could handle her’s anywhere.

2] She doesn’t abide by the traditional definition of Baller. Since the common definition seems to rule men in graduate and professional school, without gold-teeth and they draws showing as typically being un-baller-esque.

3] She does not seem to be the type of woman that would chase or be with another womans husband; or even better get with a man after she knows she is pregnant by another man.

4] She selected a man based on her understanding of family, and family values and not because he lavished her with Louis Vuitton or Gucci, but rather was impressed with his values, character, work ethic and intellect.

5] Swagger for her is not seen as some artifical material but rather as genuine honesty and compassion as expressed by respect, value and appreciation (as can be seen in the smiles of her kids and her interaction with others).

6] She knows her sports and has extreme dedication to her teams.

7] Her hair is one color, without extensions from horses or women living in India.

8] Five to one in a throw down, she could take Cindy McCain and Sara Palin in an Indian Death Cage Match

9] She can cook, and places nothing on this EARTH above her family, not even herself.

10] She got with her man not thinking what he could do for her, but what she could do for THEM. She is not the type to ask anyone to do for her what she cannot do for herself (take note of this ladies).

What better standard in a woman to look up too, outside of your mom or grandmom (in most cases)? If you can add more – feel free to do so. Just my two cents, so take that with ya. Good Day.

Now listeing to Goapele - First Love , I be jamming Jones.