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| This port contains my musings on writing and life in general. And yes, it is one hundred percent real. I pull no punches, and I co-sign no one. Enjoy. |
| ... But I don't know what yet. ... Sorry, I can't think of anything right now. *shrugs* |
| It's the end of an era. Coretta Scott has passed. I know it's kind of late for me to be writing an entry about her passing, but it's better late then never. For those who just...don't...know Coretta Scott King was more than just MLK's wife. She was an advocate for civil rights in her own right: Leading a march of some fifty thousand people in Memphis, Tennessee; Becoming the first woman to ever preach at St. Paul's Cathedral in England; Establishing the Martin Luther King Jr. Center For Social Change(a library and civil rights archive) in Atlanta. She didn't forget about her husband either: Her advocation is the main reason we have a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. A president did not all of sudden give a holiday in MLK's honor because he felt bad. Mrs. King had to fight for it. Not only did she get a national holiday in her late husband's name, she also was instrumental in finally solving the mystery of there-was-a-conspiracy/there-was-no-conspiracy surrounding in his death(There was a conspiracy!) Wow. If Hillary Clinton and Condeleeza Rice had a fifth of the integrity and dogged determintaion of Mrs. King what a wonderful country this would be! Oh, and another thing, Mrs. King also had a very special award named after her, called the Coretta Scott King Book Award which has been awarded to one illustrator,one author, and various books once a year. It's a very honorable award to get. The awarded books are always excellent. Of course she's done much more than I can mention here. She's been an outspoken voice on women's rights-everyone in general I guess. The world wouldn't have been such a good place for the last thirty-seven years, and I doubt she'll be replaced anytime soon. Coretta Scott King April 27, 1927 - Jan. 30, 2006 |
| Today one of of my friends is turning 21! I wish her the best, and hope she doesn't get too wasted! Another special event is on today: Super Bowl X L! You already know who I'm rooting for! |
| Let me start off by saying that I've never really liked Al Sharpton. Maybe it was the pimp perm he always had. Maybe it was the bad suits that hugged his obese body like a hand squeezing a tube of toothpaste. Or maybe it was the fact that he was way too racially sensitive at a time when it's time for everyone to move on to heal the nation. In any case, my dislike for Al Sharpton has grown to a kind of sweet hatred only Wednesday from The Addams Family could understand. Here's the whole story: Associated Press Al Sharpton Criticizes 'Boondocks' 01.25.2006, 03:48 PM The Rev. Al Sharpton has asked for an apology from Cartoon Network for an episode of edgy animated series "The Boondocks" that shows the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. saying the n-word. "Cartoon Network must apologize and also commit to pulling episodes that desecrate black historic figures," Sharpton, a civil-rights activist and former Democratic presidential candidate, said in a statement Tuesday. "We are totally offended by the continuous use of the n-word in (cartoonist Aaron) McGruder's show." The episode, "The Return of the King," aired Jan. 15, the day before the national holiday honoring the slain civil-rights leader. It shows King emerging from a coma and using the n-word in an angry speech venting his frustration toward sexually explicit hip-hop videos, among other things. In the episode, King is branded a traitor and terrorist sympathizer for his "turn-the-other cheek" philosophy of nonviolence in response to post-Sept. 11 retaliation. Exhausted, he moves to Canada, but his speech provokes a second civil-rights revolution. Cartoon Network released a statement Tuesday saying the episode is a tribute to King and "in no way was meant to offend or `desecrate'" his name. "We think Aaron McGruder came up with a thought-provoking way of not only showing Dr. King's bravery but also of reminding us of what he stood and fought for, and why even today, it is important for all of us to remember that and to continue to take action," the statement said. McGruder, who has been called a "genius" and "the angriest black man in America" as he skewered everything from the Bush White House to Black Entertainment Television, began writing "The Boondocks" comic strip, on which the TV series is based, in 1997. The strip, known for its risky political and social satire, follows the adventures of two black children living in a white, middle-class suburb. Sharpton said he could appreciate McGruder and his achievements, but added: "This particular episode is over the line." "The Boondocks" airs Sundays at 11 p.m. EST on Cartoon Network. It is the centerpiece of the Adult Swim late-night block of programming. Copyright 2005 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed WTF! "WE"? Who the fuck is we? Did black people get together one day and say, "Al Sharpton is our black leader. We will answer all questions through him." Fuck no! Ask one black person what they think about Sharpton. Ask one. I dare you. You know what they'll say? Fuck Al Sharpton! He's never even seen The Boondocks episode. The Boondocks episode was a "what-if MLK had been in a coma this whole time". The point the cartoon was trying to get across, would be that MLK would most likely be disappointed with black people today. He only used the n-word in the cartoon because he was giving a speech, and no one was paying attention to him. So he got mad and called all the hip-hop people ni66as. Look at it this way. Wouldn't you be mad if you were MLK, and you saw only a fifth of the crap that's going on today?Like gangsta hip-hop culture, bitches shaking their asses on BET, not to mention the drug and jail problems, and he general "Whatever! Whatever! I'll do what I want!" attitude of this generation. It would break your heart from the sheer shame of it. Which Al Sharpton has yet to speak out about. Our self-proclaimed-who-has-yet-to-change-anything leader has done nothing about anything. Bill Cosby, and Chris Rock have all done more to speak out about the state of black culture in the past few years than Al Sharpton has ever done. And that's seperatly, as individuals, people. Not even together. I can't wait until the day when someone asks Al Sharpton, "What the fuck do you do exactly, but cause trouble?". The creator of The Boondaocks is black for crissakes! Is he under the impression that Aaron McGruder is Hispanic or something? Gosh, this guy is retarded. I have a headaches just thinking about the whole situaton. I'm getting some advil right now. |
| I live around the area where those seven kids were killed, and I have to say, man, that's really bad. Don't expect me to say anything hardcore. That really is a tragedy. Tractor Trailers suck. |
| I've been rooting for the Steelers to make it back to the Super Bowl for forever (even though I'm a Packers fan. Don't tell Brett Favre), and now they're finally back! They have a smash mouth defense(Troy Polamalu and Kimo von Oelhoffen. Mmmm Hawaiians...), and an even dreamier, oops I meant smash mouth, yeah, smash mouth offense {Jerome Bettis, I don't care if you are married, and whoever the quaterback is this year}. So they should win. I think the Super Bowl teams should have to go around top-less during half-time. That's the only kind of half-time entertainment want. *drools a little* Did I mention that I like big guys? |
Before I begin, fuck you guys. If you read the post before, and you're a regular, you know what I'm talking about(except for kitychik. that's my girl!  ).Now that I've got that off my chest, I've got to deal with something else. I talked to one of the one hundred and fifty cousins I have, and she is actually interested in reading some of my short stories. I know, I know. She really has no idea what she's asking for. But I'm not going to disappoint her. It would be rude to! I'd send her "The Coal Files"  but it's too big. And Ciara has too many similarities to her. It might make her uncomfortable. Well, I don't care about that as much as it's too long for her to read. "The First Love" is too hardcore for family. "Hit 'Em Up" might have too many curse words for her. this might be hard to believe, but in my family, I'm considered a bit of a freak.  "Kindred Part 1" is the perfect size except for the fact that without a hardcore part 2, it's kind of gay to me(let the flaming begin!). So where does that leave me? I can edit something on this site so thoroughly it's a bastardized shadow of it's former self(I love the word bastardized), or, I could send her something I have saved on my computer that you SOB's are never gonna see. I love it when a plan comes together. |
| ...but whatever. Why don't you guys leave any comments? I know by this blog's statistics that I have regular readers. Don't worry. The only people I bash over the head are my friends. And family. And those bastards at McDonald's who you have rape up the ass for a packet of ketchup. So don't be shy. It's not like I'm asking you for you're contact information like a freaking bank. Just comment on what I say once in a while. It'll give me a warm feeling all over. |
| When is Jesus coming back? That sounds a little random-but look who you're talking to-so let me back up and explain why I say that. This is the number one reason people decide to be Christians. Jesus is going to come down in the clouds o' glory and take us to heaven and throw Satan in hell and everything's going to be okay(Either that or they're afraid of hell, but I'll get to that in another post). I mean, if Jesus isn't coming back, there would be no reason to believe in Jesus's miracles, or any of his teachings. Then Jesus was never real to begin with, or in the least not divine if you're a Christian. To quote this accurately, I have to give the background on the whole 21st chapter of Luke. The chapter begins with the famous story of the poor widow who gives her last two mites to the temple treasury, and how Jesus states her money is worth more than the others who have offered more money because she gave all that she had to give. All that takes place in verses 1-4. Then Jesus overhears people(it isn't made clear who they are) speaking about the treasures and adornments on and in the temple, and Jesus says that it won't be long before all the stones in the temple are thrown down(Basically he's predicting that the temple will be destroyed. Don't take my word for it, ask your pastor or bishop or whatever). His disciples(who are with him) ask him not only when the temple is going to be destroyed, but for specific signs of when this is going to happen. Jesus goes on to list various signs: wars, pestilence, earthquakes, and persecutions against his followers. Lots of stuff that I'm not going to name here. This is what happens in verses 5-26. I know. You're bored that I'm not being very entertaining today, but if you hang on for one more second, I'll prove my point. In 26-31, Jesus tells everyone he's going to come down in the clouds o' glory and make everything okay. He gives a little parable about a fig tree coming into to season in the summertime and compares it to his "Second Coming". Then he says something that most Christians iqnore out of either embarressment or ignorance. KJV: "Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled." Here's the NIV version for all of you unfamiliar with big words like "Verily": "I tell you the truth, this generation[b] will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened." I'm not misquoting. Jesus himself said it. He said before everyone in his generation died, he'd be back. Coming in the clouds o' glory! *Looking at my watch* He's about 2000 years late! Doesn't that bother any Christians out there? I mean, he gave a timetable and everything. So...does this mean that God is falliable? Or that at least Jesus is? Maybe Jesus was playing a joke on his disciples, like parents do when they tell their children that Santa Claus won't give them presents if they're not good(bad kids get the most presents, everyone knows that). Verse 36 certainly sounds like it: KJV: "Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man." NIV version: "Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man." It sure sounds like it! It seems kind of rude of him to play the ultimate Punk'D joke on all you Christians. Maybe he's up in heaven right now, laughing at you guys until you get the joke and he comes down in his clouds o' glory and all. Or maybe the whole thing with him being God-made-flesh wasn't exactly accurate. When you're God's son you're not supposed to make false predictions. That's the sign of a false prophet. You're free to draw your own conclusions. But it would be funny if Jesus Punk'D you guys. |
| I say fuck christmas, and I get more people reading my blog than ever before. I mention The Boondocks, make a backhanded comment about hope, new years resolutions, celebrities-the list goes on and on-and I can hear a pin drop. *shrugs* If you can't take the truth of my words, that's fine with me. But I do warn you in the item description. A writer doesn't stop writing just because the audience gets a little shock. Can you imagine Rocky Horror Picture without Dr. Frank-N-Furter's...hidden talents? Of course not, it wouldn't be the same. And this blog wouldn't be the same without me, well, telling the truth. |
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Oops. That wasn't on the TO DO list. Now I guess I need to look at how much Hulu Plus is because I see the second season is on there. This show reminds me of a book I read recently. Well, last year anyway. 
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