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February 1, 2007
Is Obama Black Enough?
For all the predictable outrage Joe Biden's recent comments about Barack Obama elicited, the gaffe put a spotlight on one of the more unfortunate forces fueling Obamania. Ever since Barack Obama first ascended the national stage at the 2004 Democratic convention, pundits have been tripping over themselves to point out the difference between him and the average Joe from the South Side. Obama is biracial, and has a direct connection with Africa. He is articulate, young and handsome. He does not feel the need to yell "Reparations now!" into any available microphone.
But this is a double-edged sword. As much as his biracial identity has helped Obama build a sizable following in middle America, it's also opened a gap for others to question his authenticity as a black man. In calling Obama the "first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy," the implication was that the black people who are regularly seen by whites — or at least those who aspire to the highest office in the land — are none of these things. But give Biden credit — at least he acknowledged Obama's identity....You can read the rest of the article here.
source: time.com
January 30, 2007
New Era Fighting
There is an organization starting up called New Era Fighting (NEF). They are trying to merge mixed martial arts with storytelling, sort of UFC meets the WWE. They are currently accepting applications for fighters and models. I think this has great potential if they pick people with physical and acting talent.
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January 28, 2007
The Show Must Go On
Blood and Guts from Triple H
By THE LILSBOYS
JANUARY 11, 2007
There are some wrestling matches you never forget. It might be because of one big stunt, a passing of the torch moment or simply that the bout was just so damn good from start to finish. D-Generation X v Rated RKO at WWE's New Year's Revolution PPV will always stick in our heads for another reason - the guts of Triple H.
If any regular person tore a quadriceps tendon they would barely even be able to get to the phone to call a doctor, let alone finish a wrestling match in front of thousands of fans. But that is exactly what Triple H did - battling through what must have been unbearable pain for five minutes to finish his bout.
Ironically it came six years to the day since he returned from an eight-month lay-off with an identical injury, and it was initially feared this one may end his career.
The good news is that although The Game will miss a lot of action including WrestleMania, he should be back in time for August's SummerSlam....You can read the rest of the article here.
source: thesun.co.uk
January 27, 2007
Why is Genarlow Wilson in Prison?
A 17 year old in Georgia received a ten year sentence for having consensual oral sex with a 15 year old girl due to an archaic law that was still on the books. There is a big movement underway to secure his release. You can go to the website to learn more. The is also a video on CNN.com. This is outrageous.
January 26, 2007
January 25, 2007
Hypocrite
This is really some f*cked up sh*t. These holier-than-thou, walk-on-water Republicans can find a way to justify anything to fit their agendas. I guess it's ok since it's Cheney's daughter...
Tittle-Tattle Too: V.P. Dick Cheney to Wolf Blitzer: Lay Off My Lesbian Daughter - The Post Chronicle
