A Brotha's Opinion

MLK Jr. Day, Notorious Movie & the Inauguration of Barack Obama

2009-01-18T18:28:00.000-08:00

Ah Biggie would have liked this week. The East Coast vs. West Coast cold war gets a week off. We've got MLK Jr. day tomorrow. And then on Tuesday is the inauguration of the first African American President of the United States, Barack Obama. Of course, I took the day off tomorrow and on Tuesday. I plan on watching the Notorious movie on Monday and then the Inauguration on Tuesday. It's going to be two of the best days ever for this man. I promise you that.

Blind Allegiance

2006-04-22T20:39:00.000-07:00

It's time for we as Black Americans to drop all of this blind allegiance to the Democratic Party, or any party at all for that matter. I personally find it disgusting that such a large portion of us simply vote Democratic by default. This should raise red flags. Some might say it shouldn't. The Republican Party is racist, you say. Don't get me started on how racist I think the Democratic Party is. In my eyesight, they both do some racist assed sh*t, but that will be for another blog altogether. Those interested, I will be posting a link soon.

All of this voting Democrat 'just because' makes Democrats lazy. They know all they have to do is pander to us the right way and they've got the 'black vote'(ie portion of Democrat vote that will come from the Black Community). I mean, they can get up in front of us and say anything at all. And then they get in office, come out of office and the part of our community that's in poverty(this nation pretends that middle class Black America doesn't even exist) is in no better shape than when they came in. SMH. Where does it all end? Come on people. A failure is a failure.

Scrap this blind allegiance.

Treat Africa Americans as Americans

2006-04-12T18:08:00.000-07:00

What do Black Americans want?

Yes, that's the burning question on many people's minds. Well the answer is simple. We want to be treated as Americans instead of some problem that has to be dealt with and catered to all the time. You see, this is something that has never come full circle. Throughout history, the African American Community has always been viewed as a problem. This is very apparent by the way we've been catered to over the years by the various voting parties. Promise us whatever we want so we'll give you our vote. It's the primary reason why I refuse to blindly show support for either the liberals or the democrats. My views are somewhere in between the two anyway.

You may see me doing a lot more bashing of the liberals though. That's because I personally do not regard their actions in the highest sense. And since the Black community as a whole votes Democrat by default, whether the candidate is worthy or not, I tend to gravitate toward their screwups more when they occur.

When I say, treat us as Americans.......let me explain. Over the years, there has been a lot of talk about us getting reparations. I don't know if we'll ever get them. To be honest, it's not something I'm sitting around waiting on. If it happens, fine. If it doesn't, fine. Because you see, the government turning its back on our community will just be old news. The primary idea behind reparations is to make up for the 40 acres and a mule that was promised but never delivered. The US government should be breaking its neck to catch up to the guilty parties of the terrorist organization Ku Klux Klan to bring them to justice for their crimes. While some of them have passed on, they all haven't. Instead you have the government refusing to press charges in the Emmett Till case. This is the only thing that really still aches me. Not reparations. But this country's abhorrent history of turning it's back on the murder and all around destruction of it's minority communities. It took the Emmett Till case before anyone who wasn't a brother or sister paid some true attention to what was going on down south. They swore up and down that they didn't know anything before then. Who do they think they're fooling. I'm reminded of how German's living around the Concentration Camps acted like they didn't know what was going on. Who do they think are fooling? Who?

You know, it looks like I have a truckload of hostility. But seriously, I'm calm as I type this. I've learned that it's really best not to expect the US Government to truly pull through when it comes to minorities. I mean, they'll pull through on some things. That's expected. At least kind of look like you're doing your job. But on major things like taking a serious look at the Emmett Till case, something that should have been taken care of decades ago, the US Government falls limp. I've trained myself to not get my hopes up.

I love the US with all my heart, but I'd love it a lot more if we, as African Americans were treated more as citizens and less as a problem. I know I'll lose a lot of you on this. You'll think I'm pulling the race card or something. I'm not calling anyone racist. I am however calling someone lazy and inconsiderate. :-) You see, a person isn't always a racist. Some people are just stone cold ignorant. You've got to look down upon and laugh at these sideshow freaks and move on with your life. You personally are the one with the knowledge, so why waste time on someone unworthy. But I'm digressing and beginning to rant a bit. I'll save that for another blog.

Ngga vs Ngger

2006-04-12T18:03:00.000-07:00

There is no difference. Throw all that term of endearment nonsense out of the window. Placing an 'a' on the end simply gives the same word an ebonics edge.

I mean seriously. Is it really any different from 'stalka' coming from the word 'stalker'? If it isn't, well I guess I just made the word stalker a term of endearment. Go figure.

Race Card has gotten old.

2006-04-05T20:34:00.000-07:00

Yep. Pulling the race card has gotten as old. Plain and simple.

If you haven't guessed already, this is indeed in response to the Cynthia McKinney incident. My my my. I've read the articles and I personally think it's just a situation that's been blown way the hell out of porportion. I think it's very likely that the guard didn't know who she was and simply wanted her to follow procedure.

And let's just assume I'm wrong as all hell. Is this really worth the media attention it's getting? Now, if you want to talk about some racism right under your nose, what about all the nonblacks shipping drugs and God knows what else from outside of this country into the ghettoes of our nation. That's something that needs some attention. Instead we're concerned about Cynthia McKinney not giving enough of a damn about following protocol. And why did she attack the guard? I hope she gets prosecuted for that. That's embarrassing as hell.

The media is simply unbelievable. Eating this nonsense up. Listen to me! This type of drivel is not important. What I mentioned above about drugs in the ghettoes. That's important. I guess noone wants to tackle that because that's where the majority of our gangsta rappers come from. And God knows they bring enough revenue into the nation. Black and white kids get a kick out of it. Why stop a good thing. If things actually got better for families in the projects, the gangsta rap game might dissapear altogether. If it doesn't appear to be broke, then don't fix it huh?

I'm having less and less faith in the Democrats everyday. They only support us if we whine and moan all day. The African race is not a race of Whiners and Moaners! Why did this become popular? All I'm saying is, we're better than this. But Democrats seem to not give a damn either way. Am I denying racism and prejudice? No. Do I think it should be overblown and made into a hindrance every time it rears its head? Hell no. Do I go looking for it everywhere I personally go? Hell no! Do you know why? Because I accept it. It comes with the package of living. It will always be here. If I encounter it, so what. The prejudice numbskull is as ignorant as a stack of bricks. Nothing to get all hampered up about. I love myself too much for that.

Exception to the Rule the best we can expect?

2006-03-30T20:36:00.000-08:00

There has been a lot of discussion on how far race relations have come in this country. A lot of people seem to feel that while individuals of every race more than likely will admit to having at least one friend or acquantance of a different race, said friend is more than likely an 'exception' to stereotypes. In other words, a black male or female that has an interest in what this society deems as 'white music' or a white male or female who has an interest in rap and 'black culture' in general.

In some circles, this is viewed as a very pitiful step in improving race relations. To me, I think it's a lot bigger than that, and frankly I don't know why there should be surprise at the above trend. Human beings tend to associate with other human beings that hold their views or interests. It would be insanity to think that every person on this earth is compatible with the next. Much less when we're discussing something in the vein of black and white relations, especially considering this country's past.

Exception to the rule might not be an answer that pleases everyone, but I accept it. It's as good a stepping stone as any.

N*gger and the Confederate Flag

2006-03-28T10:27:00.000-08:00

What do they have in common?

Both of them are racist as all hell and have racist ties and origins.

The respective races that support them generalize all day long about how they're not racist any more, but are either a term of endearment or a reflection of heritage.

They are kept alive in response to some nonexistant belief that the other race is 'taking everything away from them'.

Brothas and Sistas. Come on. Our ancestors were not calling each other that word when they were in Africa. It was introduced as a racist word to denounce us and then we picked it up(ie were forced to accept our lower status) and introduced into our everyday language.

I used to wonder why my parents never used it around the household. Boy, I was ignorant. My parents were educated. I don't mean institution of higher learing educated, even though they kicked ass in that department as well, but education of self.

I'm not telling anyone to do anything. If you want to call yourself that word and address others around you the same way, that's fine.

As far as the Confederate Flag is concerned, the only thing I think of when I see it is The South Will Rise Again. Anyone with common sense, regardless of color, should know that The South needs to stay under the ground. I know all about what The South was about by way of literature and testimony, so get that out of here. In other words, your defense is null and void. But as with the n word, I'm not here to tell you how to run your life, only to give........

A Brotha's Opinion

Wierdest Dream in a while.

2006-03-28T10:09:00.000-08:00

I wake up in this fancy room somewhere. I've somehow managed to set the room on fire. I go into town, rather literally right across the street and there's all these businesses. I meet a fireman. I know he's a fireman because he has a firehose slung over his shoulder. I tell him what's up. No sooner do I tell the guy than a fire truck comes and puts the fire out. I never actually see them do anything. It's all built around assumption. You know how dreams are.

Anyway, next thing I know, I'm being fondled by these beautiful sistas whose faces I never see. Next thing I know, I'm sitting in some parlor listening to some guy play the piano. He looks a lot like my kid brother. There's a lady sitting at a nearby piano that looks like Vivica A Fox. Matter of fact, I start calling out to her, Viv! Viv! Like I know who Vivica A Fox in real life or something.

So Vivica A Fox starts gagging for no apparent reason. No food or drink is on her table. And get this, someone comes and tries to force feed her this 9 or 10 layer cake. She won't eat it. Guy brings it to my table. It's just a slice by the way. At least now that it's in front of me it is. I stare at it for a moment. And then I wake up. Crazy stuff, huh?

Take Your Vitamins Ladies and Gentleman!!

2006-03-27T19:46:00.000-08:00

I interviewed 10 Brothers and 0% took actual vitamins(not vitamins through food).

Take your vitamins. That's all. Vitamin E is good. That's what I take. It may help boost the immune system as well as help to maintain a healthy heart for you. I take about 600 i.u. a day. I've read you can take about 2000 i.u. a day and not have any effects as a result.

You can purchase gelcaps in different sizes. I purchase the Spring Valley brand 250 softgels at 200 i.u. per softgel. They range from I think 200 to 2000 i.u. per softgel.

In this world of order over the net, cigarette smoke, ozone depletion and god knows what else, it can't possibly hurt to get some vitamins in your system. Give it a shot. That is all.

Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson

2006-03-27T19:07:00.000-08:00

Unless you've been living in a cave somewhere or you're among the many overly sheltered individuals that reside in this country, you've no doubt heard of the Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson, creator of the Organization known as BOND. The Brotherhood Organization of New Destiny.

I learned about Rev. Peterson by way of his book SCAM: How the Black Leadership Exploits Black America. It was a wonderful read. It echoed a lot of the same things that I had been seeing for years. I highly recommend it. I don't condemn what Black Leadership has meant in the past, but lately........
Well, read the book and build your own opinions.

I like a lot of the things that Rev. Peterson is doing. This organization he's started looks great. A lot of people have brandished this man with all types of names. Uncle Tom. Even calling him a tool of the white man. This is because he wants Black America to stop spending so much time haggling White America. He has noticed a very obvious part of Black American Culture, which is to blame racism(past or present; mostly past) for any and all problems. And an endless parade of white hatred. I'm not going to deny the existance of racism. I'm not sure if Rev. Peterson has that view on things. As long as there exists majorities and minorites, there will be prejudices beetween both groups. This is pretty common sense. The only beef I have and I'm sure Rev. Peterson has the same beef, is that Black Americans have been programmed in the past and are being programmed now to let racism be a hindrance. Everybody drawing breath isn't an all out racist. If you encounter one, don't give up on the world. That's what we're being programmed to do. It's the biggest bunch of madness I've ever seen. But once I noticed it, I couldn't unnotice it. And anybody who battles this or goes against it is labeled an Uncle Tom.

Well forget that. I refuse to let any ignorant, backwater racist hamper anything I'm trying to acomplish with my life. Either you're with me or you're not. I'm not about to sit around hassling with you because you are not worth it. I'm not about to lose any sleep over you because you are not worth it. Life is too short. And I've got to agree with Rev. Peterson about our so called black leaders. These guys are more interested in racial disharmony than anything that might be viewed as helpful to the black community. The only one that has given some serious results is Farrakhan. It has been well documented about how those guys are obsessed with racial disharmony. I can't take away the great things they do. Because they have at times accomplished some things that even the US governemnt was unable to pull off, but they still have a prejudiced agenda.

In fact, the only thing that I disagree with Rev. Peterson on is how the white man allowed us to become involved with their women. This is almost like putting the white woman on some pedestal. White women are women nonetheless. Black males are males. With integration was bound to come relationships between us. As a matter of fact, that's the number one reason integration was fought so much. But that's another story. For another time.

A Brotha's Opinion

2006-03-27T18:54:00.000-08:00

The name says it all.

22/m/LA, USA and this blog will contain my opinions and views. Some of them may offend you. Some of them might make you stand up and cheer. But hey, that's what opinions are for.

A Brotha's Opinion

MLK Jr. Day, Notorious Movie & the Inauguration of Barack Obama

Blind Allegiance

Treat Africa Americans as Americans

N*gga vs N*gger

Race Card has gotten old.

Exception to the Rule the best we can expect?

N*gger and the Confederate Flag

Wierdest Dream in a while.

Take Your Vitamins Ladies and Gentleman!!

Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson

A Brotha's Opinion

Ngga vs Ngger