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To: The Black Community of Chicago, stop complaining about school closings.....

2013-05-23T07:22:55-05:00

Black People of CHICAGO, I am tired of hearing you complain about schools closing. Perhaps with all the money you collectively donate to the COGIC, the Missionary Baptist Church, the AME / CME Church, etc., etc., THEY could get together and PURCHASE some of those BUILDINGS and START SCHOOLS..ijs, most of you aren't Catholic and use their schools, how about the churches you all belong to INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF THE COMMUNITY? Smh....

The new Pope has lost me...

2013-05-22T22:33:28-05:00

Man, and I thought this pope would be alright...unfortunately, the pontiff's opinion does not line up with basic Biblical theological foundational truth....The Pope is quoted at saying that redemption can be recieved by doing "good works" (in this article). Without going on a theological diatribe about the works vs. faith argument; suffice to say that yes, our Christain faith should show (and is evidenced by) fruit (actions, works), but our salvation is in accepting the gift of the Gospel of the Kingdom, the repenting (turning) from Sin and letting Christ be the leader of our lives as opposed to sin and our own mind. Basic theology 101 here, sad to hear the Pope seems to be walking the fence on this Biblical truth. I'm just saying....

Progressives and the "Christian Left"...need to check their Theology...

2013-05-22T22:16:18-05:00

The term "Progressive" as it is being presented in today's political environment is mutual exclusive and a polar opposite to "Biblical Christianity"....so it begins...ijs....

Author Timothy Kurek wrote a piece for the Huffington Post regarding the “Christian Left” as an answer for the “Christian Right.” I am sure in his opinion they are the antitheses of the Christian Right; yet from my observation they are every bit as bigoted and close minded as they accuse the Right of being.

Fact is; I understand that many well meaning Christians have legitimate problems with how the faith is presented and demonstrated by those in the Christian Right have been doing since the late 60’s; however, the Christian Left is not the answer. The answer for Christians is to be Biblically based in the doctrine and Holy Spirit led in the lifestyles. The Christian Left, a sinister deception, which has pulled in some well meaning Christians, who need to, as some on the RIGHT need to, understand where their politics contradicts what should be fundamental tenants of their professed faith.

The Beginning….

Should Black People really have a problem with Obama's Morehouse speech?

2013-05-21T21:09:51-05:00

President Obama was invited to Morehouse University, a Historically Black College / University to deliver the commencement. What he said is here, from the Wall Street Journal.

Overall, I believe the President delivered a great speech, very relevant. However; the President also spoke to “individual responsibility”, and this rubbed some African Americans and some HBCU Alumni wrong.

I have listened to arguments from both sides, and have read the speech for myself and have come to some conclusions. Do I think the President was “talking down” to African Americans for the benefit of the White people who were listening, proving that he could have tough talk for lazy Black men…absolutely not. In fact, I wonder if the people who were complaining actually read the speech or just excerpts of it? Here is on excerpt that I read that I have heard no one talk about:

“But along with collective responsibilities, we have individual responsibilities. There are some things, as black men, we can only do for ourselves. There are some things, as Morehouse Men, that you are obliged to do for those still left behind. As Morehouse Men, you now wield something even more powerful than the diploma you’re about to collect — and that’s the power of your example.

So what I ask of you today is the same thing I ask of every graduating class I address: Use that power for something larger than yourself. Live up to President Mays’s challenge. Be “sensitive to the wrongs, the sufferings, and the injustices of society.” And be “willing to accept responsibility for correcting (those) ills.”

I know that some of you came to Morehouse from communities where life was about keeping your head down and looking out for yourself. Maybe you feel like you escaped, and now you can take your degree and get that fancy job and the nice house and the nice car — and never look back. And don’t get me wrong — with all those student loans you’ve had to take out, I know you’ve got to earn some money. With doors open to you that your parents and grandparents could not even imagine, no one expects you to take a vow of poverty. But I will say it betrays a poverty of ambition if all you think about is what goods you can buy instead of what good you can do.”

I believe that sums up the purpose of this speech, and needs no defense from me. The President was calling to arms these young Black academics to stand up for the Black community and not just be about themselves.

Bravo to Preisdent Obama, folks whose feelings were hurt, need to get over themselves.

2013-05-21T20:34:53-05:00

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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.