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Gingrich, Pay Checks to Food Stamps comment....

2012-01-06T15:04:18-06:00

Original story for CBS News HERE.

Being fair, I don't think that Gingrich was particularly trying to come off in a racists way but the statement does come off in a White Supremacist way.

My question is who is Newt talking to really? He is clearly NOT talking TO the Africa American community with any real concern. He is talking to a constituency, a Right Wing constituency, that likes to hear welfare and food stamp "reform" talk when it comes to those "entitled" Black folks. Which is the real problem. Poverty is not owned by Black people in America, if he wanted to talk about poverty, he should have done so without separating the "Black" poor out. BUT then again, that would not have talked to his base. This is the type of stuff that makes an actuality where African Americans don't really have much choice on which party they support, the GOP allowing and underwriting this type of attitude and catering to it is what makes African Americans primarily Democrats. Not that the Dems are much better, especially in Cook County / Chicago / Illinois. BUT, it makes many of us have to go independent.

Just Saying...

Obama's military budget cuts are necessary, but need to be SMARTER!

2012-01-05T16:31:14-06:00

It is true, with wars winding down and a changing way we have to strategically look at the world, it is time for some hard core budget cuts for the US Military. The Obama Administration is doing that, and while I agree with the overall concept, the specifics need to be looked at. HERE IS A LINK TO THE STORY.

One of the main problems I have with what is being said so far is this: "The Army and Marine Corps are going to take the biggest hits," Krepinevich said. Both services grew in size to fight wars in Afghanistan and Iraq." Now while I agree a force reduction for both the ARMY and the MARINE CORPS is necessary, it is my contention that the United States Marine Corps needs to be funded for better equipment as with a smaller Army and Marine Corps, the mission of the Marine Expeditionary Forces will inevitabely be more necessary with the types of enemies we face now and will face in the future.

Cutting personel in the Army and Marines is one way to slash some expenses, but deep cuts need to be done to the Air Force and the Navy. These forces have become entitlement propgrams to defense contractors and they need to spend money smarter; while the Marine Corps and the Coast Guard need an increase in funding to prepare for the more streamlined offensives, rescue missions, police missions, etc. The missions of the Marine Corps and the Coast Guard will only increase if the military overall streamlines.

GOP Divided / Tea Party Holds Hostage working Americans

2011-12-21T07:10:22-06:00

This is getting pretty stupid. How long will the GOP be held hostage by the radical right? The Senate has come up with a bill that works, in a bi-partisan manner; yet the lunatics in the House of Representatives want "further compromise"? This would be comic theater if it wasn't going to hurt working Americans. The sad part is that these are the same people that held hostage the budget to make sure the wealthiest Americans maintained THEIR "temporary" tax cuts. Does anyone else see this blatant double standard and hypocrisy? Just saying.

DJ Black Adam's WEEKLY ROUNDUP 12-16-2011 "Gotta Love the GOP!!!"

2011-12-16T09:15:07-06:00

We are ending the “pre-season” for the GOP candidates for the presidency, and now the front runners have lined up.

First, let’s say good bye to Herman Cain, yes and early sweetheart for the Tea Party and the GOP. I was beginning to believe he would actually end up becoming the GOP nominee. Why? Because he was (and still is) to perfect front man to hide their often times at the least racial charged criticisms of the President behind. Basically, you can say whatever you want about the Black president if a Black man is the one saying it. He provided great cover, simple as that. And I believe he still will. Was he ever a “good candidate” is my question? What exactly did he bring to the table? I don’t know. Some Tea Partiers and GOP members equate success in business with being a good leader of the United States? I believe treating our government as if it were just a “business” to be run is actually part of the overall problem we have now. BUT, I digress…

Michelle Bachmann, what is left to say? I was amazed that the Tea Party rallied around her in the first place….well I guess I should not have been surprised; this movement was so rabid about getting rid of President Obama I believe they would have supported Sponge Bob as long as he said “Say no to Big Government”! She, like I, is a Christian, and I do have to admit the media on the left gave her hell for some very foundational Christian beliefs, but other than that, she got a lot of criticism that she deserved. Another one of those just say anything right wingers and not THINK about what the real issues this country faces are. She is still in the mix, but I am sure she will be gone soon (thank God).

Jon Huntsman, like Romney I will say that he is unelectable by the evangelical right because he is a Mormon (sorry to be so harsh, but that’s the hard truth). However, I will say this, he is the most reasonable of the candidates and in a normal non Bizarro universe, he should be and would be the front runner.

Ron Paul? Just not gonna happen, and thank God it won’t, I am not a fan of “libertarians” or their ideology.

Mitt Romney? Not much to say here, dude is the Mormon equivalent of Tracy Flick from the 1999 movie “Election”.

Newt Gingrich? When Newt Gingrich is the most credible person in a room, you really have problems. His suggestion that child labor laws should be changed so that 9 year olds can work as Janitors in Elementary schools was a big hit with his base though, which is scary in and of itself. More stupid ideas to come.

Overall, the fact that the International Banking system tanked the economy while a few very Rich People got RICHER seems to elude the whole RIGHT WING. Their solutions? More WELFARE REFORM? Giving 9 years olds Janitorial Jobs in schools? It would be funny if it weren't so inane.

Michelle Bachmann and other GOP candidates suggest that "African American Children better off in SLAVERY days..."

2011-07-11T17:04:12-05:00

Again the GOP never ceases to amaze me, of course people will suggest that this statement isn't racist (or part of a White Supremacist sociological worldview) but a statement of "fact". Let's look at this statement: "Slavery had a disastrous impact on African-American families, yet sadly a child born into slavery in 1860 was more likely to be raised by his mother and father in a two-parent household than was an African-American baby born after the election of the USA's first African-American President."

Disingenous at best, tactless, reaching and ridicules in my opinion. Being fair, THIS IS THE LINK TO THE PLEDGE AS IT READS NOW So someone was smart enough to remove that statement, the question is, why was it there in the first place?

The GOP seems to always comment on issues in an African American community that for the most part they do not interact with, so who are they talking too when they are speaking about issues likes this, "affirmative action", "Slavery", "racism", "urban poverty / entitlements". They are not talking to the greater African American community, so I can only assume they are talking too their base, and as such trying to fuel their sensibilites about race not the actual problems that they say they are "outlining" or identifing for the African American community.

Fact is, yes, pre marital sex and children being made out of wedloc is an issue for not just the African American community but the greater American community as well; however, to reference slavery was so over the top it just goes more to the reason that no matter how much I agree with many points of the GOP's platform, I cannot ever in good concisous be a part of the self described "Conservative / Rightwing" groups.

I'm just saying...

Osama Bin Laden, DEAD...

2011-05-01T22:30:26-05:00

Well, the mastermind behind 9-11 has been killed. Personally, I would have rather to have seen him on trial and executed when found guilty, this is kinda anti-climatic. In any case, I won't lose any sleep with this guy gone, maybe he is in heaven with his virgins...just saying...STORY HERE

Pres. Obama has a birth certificate! Now what will Republicans talk about?

2011-04-27T22:30:00-05:00

Seriously...what 3 years pass, the RIGHT has been on this, one of their best distraction issues, obviously catering to a crowd that just can't take a Black man as president. I wish they would just come out and admit it, at least I could respect their honesty...just saying....

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2011-03-26T21:08:52-05:00

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2011-03-26T21:08:49-05:00

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Why the Obama Administration is making me nervous right now...LIBYA!!!

2011-03-23T16:56:55-05:00

I love the president, Lord KNOWS I do. BUT, I am a bit concerned about his handling of the situation in Libya (not to mention our continued ignoring of other problems that plague Africa). I know this issue is of importance not because of human rights...just human's rights to have OIL. Libya does not provide much oil, but enough that we care.

Even with that being the primary predicate in our involvement there, seems like we came in late, gave Col. Qaddafi time to fortify his position and get his supporters armed and motivated.

I honestly wish Colin Powell were president now, or at least Secretary of Defense, Secretary Gates and the Obama administration seem way to invested in seeing this through with "Arab Partners" as opposed to stomping a mud-hole in Qaddafi.

Time will tell, hope I am wrong on this one...Just saying...

Spiritual but not religious Uhm.. 3/14/2011 - Richard Graves | Internet Radio | Blog Talk Radio

2011-03-14T20:48:11-05:00

Spiritual but not religious Uhm.. 3/14/2011 - Richard Graves | Internet Radio | Blog Talk Radio.

Looking forward to your comments!

Rahm Emanuel is the NEW MAYOR OF CHICAGO!!!!

2011-02-22T23:10:15-06:00

Original Story here at the LA TIMES

So, it seems like a majority of the people of Chicago have common sense and picked the person most suited to be mayor of the great city of Chicago...can't wait to see how Rahm handles the Chicago City Council! Just saying....

Piracy in the Indian Ocean needs to be addressed by NATO Naval Forces.....

2011-02-22T13:49:23-06:00

...Seriously. With the deaths of four American hostages at the hands of pirates, not to mention the ransoms that have been paid and the other criminal activity in the Gulf of Aden, something needs to be done. The British Royal Navy eliminated piracy back in the day, can the Navy's of the NATO countries at least handle that? Just saying...

This Tuesday, CHICAGO needs to decide on RAHM EMANUEL

2011-02-20T08:54:08-06:00

I hope the people of Chicago haven't fallen for the stupid attack ads of Chico, fact is I would be more impressed if Chico just said what HE was about instead of wasting time talking about where Rahm grew up, which is just inane. Carol Mosely Braun has just shown herself to be a narcissist lacking in tact or class. Doc Walls, just doesn't have the political savey or experience to handle the Chicago City Council. Watkins, what exactly is she about anyway? Seriously, RAHM EMANUAL is the ONLY CHOICE for CHICAGO. A TRUE END to the DALEY MACHINE. GO RAHM!!!

2011-02-17T15:07:59-06:00

OK, Hopefully the African American community has come to the collective realization that we don't need a "Black" mayor for Chicago, unless he or she happens to be the "Best" mayor for Chicago we can get! So far, that would be RAHM EMMANUEL. Just Saying...

Will Carol Moseley Braun, just...sit down? Please?

2011-01-31T12:54:40-06:00

STORY HERE.

I respect former Senator Braun, but she is just making the normal three ring circus that the Cook County Democrats have going even more of a spectacle for the media. Even if Patricia Van Pelt Watkins was a former drug user, how about some class? I see why Rahm doesn't go to you alls silly town hall meetings...just saying....

Rahm Emmanual for Chicago Mayor? Yep, guess I lose my Black Card...

2011-01-07T12:34:50-06:00

So, Danny Davis thinks him pulling out of the race is good to establish a good / strong "Black Candidate"? This underlines the problem in Chicago politics and how the Democratic party in Chicago takes Blacks for granted.

Blacks are assumed to vote Democrat in Illinois, especially Cook County, double especially in Chicago. And of course supposidly have to support the "Black" candidate (even at their own distress and against their best interest, i.e. Todd Stroger). So I guess we are supposed to get in line and vote for Carol Mosley Braun because these self serving Black Chicago Democrats so say? I hope not.

Fact is, that Rahm Emmanuel is the best choice for mayor of Chicago. He has the political skill and guts to what needs to be done, and he knows it is politically expediedient to look out for the whole constituency of Chicago.

I am glad Meeks dropped out, he won't be missed in this. I just hope Blacks don't fall for the okey doke and vote for Braun, Carol is a good candidate, but she is not strong enough for the job.

I'm Just saying....

Christians being targeted in Iraq by Muslim Extremist...OK Liberal media and Moderate Muslims, can I here something from you?

2010-11-10T22:24:29-06:00

So now that we have drawn down in Iraq, Christians are being targeted by Al Qaida and Al Qaida supporters. I have not heard the calls of condemnation I normally hear from the left whenever Muslims deal with discrimination in our country, nor am I hearing condemnation from those who are Islamic but moderate? I often see Christians here in the states coming to the defense of Islam and Muslims when their ideas are under attack, how about some reciprocation from them when CHRISTIAN PEOPLE are under attack? Just saying....original story: HERE

Back! It`s election time!

2010-10-22T13:45:27-05:00

So, as I said a few months back (or actually I said this right after President Obama was elected) the Democrats are poised to lose the congress. I had predicted they would undermine themselves as they did after Bill Clinton got into office, and they have. MAIN reason I can never be a Dem. is they have nno back bone to do what they say and own up to it. THESE morons allowed the GOP to define their healthcare reform with fear and ignorance. BOTTOM LINE the Dems did not sell well, and further, now they want to distance themselves from what I believe history will show is the beginning of a real and practical healthcare change in the US.

Bishop Eddie Long, God will forgive you, but people...not so much...

2010-09-22T19:29:54-05:00

Of course we should pray for the man, but just as with other preachers who have MINISTRIES built around the how to deal with homosexuality and then get caught as homosexual themselves, we gotta start saying TO LEADERSHIP, if you have a problem you are hiding, DON'T BUILD A MINISTRY on that problem, you just take down more people than yourself when you are eventually exposed.

Here is a link to the story: http://onfaith.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/undergod/2010/09/bishop_eddie_long_new_birth_missionary_baptist_church_denies_allegations.html

Here is an excerpt: "Long has called for a national ban on same-sex marriage and his church counsels gay members to become straight. In 2004, he led a march with Bernice King to her father's Atlanta grave to support a national constitutional amendment to protect marriage "between one man and one woman."

This has got to stop. Yes, we all fall short of the mark, however; when you have a public minitsry that touches so many people, either admit you are struggling with what you are preaching about yourself OR don't start a ministry around an issue you yourself have.

I pray for Bishop Long, and I pray that people can seperate him from the message of the Gospel of the Kingdom of God.

The Law and the Prophets were until John: "SINCE THAT TIME..."

2010-06-02T12:35:22-05:00

The Law and the Prophets were until John: "SINCE THAT TIME...".

Join us TONIGHT on Blogtalk radio, call in 347-855-8971, As we discuss what the SCRIPTURES say in regard to the Law? What is supposed to be our focus as Believers in Jesus? This is for Believers, "Christians, Messianics, Hebrews" etc.this will be a blessing to all.

Now THIS would be disturbing to find out...

2010-06-01T15:10:44-05:00

Couple discover they are siblings: Child courts blamed after strangers fall in love, have a son - and then find out they are half-brother and sister. What say you? Should they REALLY stay together? REALLY?

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Got this one from Creole in DC.

Uhmm...How Much money does BLUE CROSS NEED?

2010-04-29T17:59:37-05:00

HERE IS THE LINK TO THE ORIGINAL STORY

See, this is why I don't understand all the right wingers who are against health care reform. The parent company to Anthem Blue Cross made a profit of $877 MILLION dollars. Which was 51% more than last year. At the same time, these marks, wanted to raise premiums. THIS IS THE SYSTEM THAT THE RIGHT WING IS STRIVING TO PROTECT.Yes, this is why I have no respect for the right wing on this issue. Instead of coming up with any reasonable alternative to the Democrats plan for reform, they just hollered "socialism" etc. $877 Million and STILL trying to raise your rates, and people are simple enough to try to oppose change in this system.

It would be funny if it wasn't so pathetic...I'm just saying....

National Guard troops the answer to Chicago’s Crime problem? Ah, NO….

2010-04-26T14:14:42-05:00

…not a good idea.

The young men out on those streets are fearless and generally are about as well armed as the Guard would be. Unemployment and idle minds make a bad mix with military occupation.

We touched on some of this on yesterdays show (HERE IS THE LINK). Honestly, I can understand the frustration of the people in Chicago, children being killed; people feel unsafe and are unsafe. However; there is a County Sheriffs Department and a very professional State Police in Illinois that could be utilized to increase patrols and supplement the Chicago Police Department. Overall there needs to be change in the community and it needs to start at the homes and from the faith community and other community groups that need to step up to be present in the streets to be another set of eyes and a deterrent to crime. The military is not the answer. Just saying…

Chicago the Murder Capital? How can we change this sad reality?

2010-04-24T15:33:45-05:00

Sunday, April 25th, 2010 at 8:00pm CST

The most recent death of a 2 year old child brings us to discuss what to do about the problems in Chicago and Urban communities like it across the country. Join author Richard Graves and Khalif Abdul Al-amin for an interfaith discussion on what is wrong and what to do to make things right! Call in at (347) 855-8971 or listen in.

Chicago the Murder Capital? How can we change this sad reality?.