The Daily Thread

Fathers Who Can Be Mothers

mrasheem@gmail.com (M. Rasheem Thomas) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:45:40 PDT

It seems our society; even in the 21^st century hold the notion, that a female is somehow inherently more suited to be the caretaker of a child than is a man. The double standard applied to males when it comes to their offspring is devastatingly against the male person. That somehow every woman that ever gave birth to a child is for some reason given instance Goddess status is beyond my mind ability to reason.

There are countless accounts each year of women killing, mistreating and other ways not being the saints that the media hold them up to be. I had to fight law, DEFACS and demons to get my child from a woman, that in all honesty probably should even be a mother. But, the courts and society hold that it is always the woman that should have these children.

The fact that men, seem to have no rights is beyond intelligence. If you are not married, than all you become to the law and DEFACS is an ATM. My nephew unwisely got a young woman pregnant. Now when this young woman was thinking about aborting this child, my nephew had no rights, no say and no pot to piss in. Now, if this young woman had decided to keep this same baby, the court, DEFACS and the young woman parents would have been all up in my nephew A$$. Now, do not get this part twisted, I believe if you make a baby, you take care of a baby. My point here is at one end you give the man no rights and no say, then on the other end you want him to be fully “vested”.

I think it is time for America to stop putting all women on a pedestal without or without the right to be put there. I think it’s time for more men to step up to the plate and handle their business. Men stop just leaving your children behind, when you divorce their mothers and stay in touch with your child no matter what.

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Obama Graded C-

mrasheem@gmail.com (M. Rasheem Thomas) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:19:50 PDT

I do not know, nor can I say for sure what the meaning of Obama request to cover up a sign with Jesus name on. I know Obama is heavily mortgaging the future of this country. Obama was, and I think still remain the wrong choice for America. Although he so far is a hit and miss President. Just over 90 days in may still be too soon to make a sound call on the man; I still believe America will be sorry that this man was elected. I feel too many “black” people were more worried about getting a black man elected instead of a good man. I understand to a point that the media and some people in our country are all caught up on the history, but history will be our cruelest judge.If you were giving out a grade. At this point and time what letter grade would you give President ObamaMy Grade at this Point: C- working on a D if

Obama Trip

mrasheem@gmail.com (M. Rasheem Thomas) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:13:59 PDT

Well our President had some hits and misses on his trip overseas But, I do hope he realize, that America must always come first, and The EU need to make more effort to help and not talk down on America.

We Should Stop Helping Them Sell S_E_X

mrasheem@gmail.com (M. Rasheem Thomas) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:18:37 PDT

I think it high time, we as a culture stop helping Media and Ad Exc's us sex to sell every little thing. We have enough unwed mothers, and abortions, and teen pregnancies in America. How about an annual award to the most creative AD to get the point across without exposing the body of some pretty woman and/or man. Can I get a Commercial that make want to eat a burger and not the woman in the Commercial.

Obama and Lincoln

mrasheem@gmail.com (M. Rasheem Thomas) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:24:58 PST

I am truly tired of President-Elect Obama already. I hope for the sake of the union he is a good president. Since he like to compare himself so often to Abraham Lincoln. This man self-belief in his own near divinity is beyond belief. If he is going to compare himself to what he and others so obviously think is the greatest President the union has ever known, then there are a very facts he need to understand:
First, there are some historians that believe had not Lincoln became President; the Civil War might have been diverted. Second, Lincoln did not free the salves out of any great righteousness of conscience; my paramount object in this struggle is to save the Union, and is not either to save or to destroy slavery. If I could save the Union without freeing any slave I would do it, and if I could save it by freeing all the slaves I would do it; and if I could save it by freeing some and leaving others alone I would also do that. What I do about slavery, and the colored race, I do because I believe it helps to save the Union; {Letter to Horace Greeley}—dated August 22, 1862. Lincoln like so many whites of his time and still today believed that whites were naturally and divinely better than blacks. ….and so long as the two races are force to coincide together, there will be a natural assigning of a superior position and a lesser position, I as well as any white hold that the superior position be assigned to the white man. {Paraphrased}
Abraham Lincoln was not this outstanding upright righteous man; he had one and only one objective. When, early in the war, Gen. Fremont attempted military emancipation, I forbade it, because I did not then think it an indispensable necessity. When a little later, Gen. Cameron, then Secretary of War, suggested the arming of the blacks, I objected, because I did not yet think it an indispensable necessity. When, still later, Gen. Hunter attempted military emancipation, I again forbade it, because I did not yet think the indispensable necessity had come. When, in March, and May, and July 1862 I made earnest, and successive appeals to the border states to favor compensated emancipation, I believed the indispensable necessity for military emancipation, and arming the blacks would come, unless averted by that measure. They declined the proposition; and I was, in my best judgment, driven to the alternative of either surrendering the Union, and with it, the Constitution, or of laying strong hand upon the colored element. I chose the latter. In choosing it, I hoped for greater gain than loss; but of this, I was not entirely confident. {letter to Albert G. Hodges}—dated April 4th 1864
Abraham Lincoln like Barack Obama was a slick politician. Said what needed to be said to advance his agenda. He had no moral authority, because he simply wanted to save the Union. I man that deep in his heart believe that African-Americans were property. Which we never were, we were a freed people stolen and brought to American in captivity. I think the constitution invests its Commander-in-chief, with the law of war, in time of war. The most that can be said, if so much, is, that slaves are property. Is there--has there ever been--any question that by the law of war, property, both of enemies and friends, may be taken when needed? And is it not needed whenever taking it, helps us, or hurts the enemy? Armies, the world over, destroy enemy’s property when they cannot use it; and even destroy their own to keep it from the enemy. {Letter to James C. Conkling} -- August 26, 1863.
He spoke the words that the listener most wanted to hear. Maybe President-Elect Obama is more like Abe Lincoln than we should care to have him be American is so obsessed with this man that for the fear of ruin, I hope he is at minimum a decent Commander in Chief.

Making Room For The Morrisons

mrasheem@gmail.com (M. Rasheem Thomas) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:23:18 PST

-As report on CNN

First let me qualify this post. The story on CNN first did not mention how many kids this family had, if any. Second, they did not say how many months they were behind in payments, or if the wife worked or not. Finally, it was not mention how far along in the term of their loan they were (year 5, 10 etc..)

The Morrisons household had a yearly income of $65,000. Their loan was held by IndyMac, before it was taken over by the FDIC. Then Sheila Bair restructure their loan so that instead of the $3,200 they were paying was dropped to $1,900 per month for five years. Now, this might sound good. But, that’s providing there is no balloon payment later down the line, and exactly how many years they have left on the original loan.

But, my point is this. This family did not appear to be eligible for the loan to start, and therefore not entitled to the debt relief. Let’s do the math. Their monthly payment was
$3200. Which comes out to $38,400 or 59% of their total yearly income. Now, barring any child. Together with mortgage and taxes you are looking at roughly 80% of their yearly income already used. Now, if I the loan officer I thinking how are you going to pay this mortgage and keep up with the rest of your living expenses. The Sub prime crisis’s is literally abounds with these types of examples.

During the campaign John McCain stated that the people that hadn’t qualified for the loan in the first place, did not deserve the debt release in the first place. It sounded harsh at the time, but that in my opinion made it no less true. There need to be a balance between saving those who deserve to be saved and letting suffer the consequences those who need to suffer their bad decisions. That goes for CEO’s, Corporations, and Stockbrokers alike.

Yes, the economy is heading for the tank. Yes, things need to be done. But, we meaning the American taxes need not pay for the stupidity of others.

I shouldn't Have Left You

mrasheem@gmail.com (M. Rasheem Thomas) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:25:25 PST

I have been away for awhile. But now I'm back.
look for the post more often from now on. Thinking
About changing the Name of the Blog to something else,
to get back more in line with the original idea behind the
blog any way.

Open MEMO to PUMA08

mrasheem@gmail.com (M. Rasheem Thomas) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:38:00 PDT

I know a lot of PUMA members and Hillary supporters might find it hard to go red. I know some of you have issues with Sarah Palin. But, you need to let your voices be heard. Do not risk becoming a political joke. On November 4th when you cast your ballot on the line where it says write in place Hillary Rodham Clinton. That way Obama, the Democratic Party and the media will all see and feel your power!!

Hit A Jew! Please

mrasheem@gmail.com (M. Rasheem Thomas) — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 07:32:54 PDT

Once again, we have a situation, where one group think they are entitled to some kind of special consideration. A group of kids being kids. Why did you not say anything against the Hit a tall person day. I could understand if they said we are going to punish the kids were physical hitting another student. Tall, Short, Black, White, Jewish. That's find zero tolerance for violence. But, to single out the Jewish kids, and then have the JDL get involved is beyond reasonable intelligence. America, Get Real

Polls, Polls, Polls

mrasheem@gmail.com (M. Rasheem Thomas) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:53:56 PDT

Every day there is a different poll, with different numbers. If you can believe polls the race is neither wide open, or already won. I don't know if you can count on polls. Dem states, Republican states, red, blue. Leading among the white middle class, lagging in the white below 5ok, head with women, behind with women. It's all crazy. I know this it's time for the election to be over said and done, so we can get back to the real problems.!!!

Election 2008 Look Out!

mrasheem@gmail.com (M. Rasheem Thomas) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:33:14 PDT

The 2008 election may not be what everyone thinks it will be. The Crown Emperor Barack Obama may not be the sure thing, the media and National Polls are telling us. First, there is no national election. There are 50 state elections held on the same day. It is entirely possible at the end of the night it could be 263 to 268 with no one reaching the magical 270 mark. Then what? Electoral colleges do not have to vote the way the state election was voted. Although, that has, as for as I know, ever happen. If John McCain hold Republican row, that’s that straight line of states that if you start with Texas and go up straight in a line, always and I mean always seem to vote Republican, then there is next to no way Obama wins a General Election. Especially if McCain hold on to that second Republican row that starts with W. Virginia and sweeps down across the great white south. I know Obama will win California, New York, and he’s hoping Pennsylvania he will at that point have 107 Electoral College votes. But, if the republican strong hold stays faithful, it will be close but no cigar. I find it interesting that Obama pull out of Georgia because “he wasn’t making any head way” that in my opinion is not going to vole well for Obama. The general election is not that patchwork of a thing that the democrats called their primary; it’s all or nothing. For Barack Obama despite the “national poll” numbers it just might be Nothing!

They All Fall Down!!!

mrasheem@gmail.com (M. Rasheem Thomas) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:33:36 PDT

Barack Obama and his running mate seem to disagree more than they agree. Joe Biden first denounce his own running mate ad, and earlier stated that Clinton, might have been a better running mate for Obama. You don't think!! If Obama had really wanted to sew this election up, he would have picked Hilary Clinton--it was an unstoppable ticket, but no this God Complex of a man think he can do all and over come all. But, time will only time if America is truly stupid enough to pick this man as our president

The Affirmative Action President

mrasheem@gmail.com (M. Rasheem Thomas) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:10:40 PDT

Barack Obama should be one of the strongest supporters for affirmative action. The Obama campaign benefit from its effect. The Democratic primary uses a proportional system that was basically brought into play to level the playing field for those who under normal primary process could not or would not otherwise have been able to win a contest. Given that the General Election is a winner takes all, the presidential contest may not be as close as it may appear from the entire polling-tracking going on with the mainstream media. The fact can not escape any reasonable thinking person that Barack Obama would not have even won the Democratic primary had it still been the way it had always traditionally been. Now, I know some will say that it’s a good thing then, because it gave him the chance to win and now possibly become our nations first black president. But, I can understand those who would think as well, that it gave him an unfair advantage. Given that the white candidates split the white vote, and Barack Obama got the entire black vote. Also, under the rules of some of the Democratic Party contests, the males than ganged up on Hillary Clinton and passed all their votes to Barack Obama, so he got a double gotcha. He received all the black votes and then got help from the sexist male candidates voters as well. So, now we have Barack Obama on the verge of becoming in his own mind, the greatest black political figure in the 21st century. Or, according to the latest polls, maybe not. Time Will Tell!!!

Bull Dog Sarah

mrasheem@gmail.com (M. Rasheem Thomas) — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:48:53 PDT

I will admit that I like Sarah Palin. But, we do not ban books in the good ole U. S. of A. There is something to be said about a hard ass, but kicking politician. But, if you lean too much the wrong way, it becomes a dangerous thing. You cannot fired or dismiss any and everyone that disagrees with you, and it appears Mrs. Palin has an appetite for doing just this. We need a leader that is willing to listen and compromise when there is need to compromise. We need a bulldog not a bullhead. The interview she gave with Charlie Gibson was okay. I like what she had to say and I think she could be a good vice president. Maybe learn a little and relax a little when people don’t share or back her 100%. I understand every political party and administration has an agenda and you need people willing to help carry out that agenda, but you also what to invite different opinions and ideas. The sharing of many different worldviews can only aid in formulating an informed decision. So, hope there isn’t any deeper darker secretes lurking beneath the Palin.

We Remember!

mrasheem@gmail.com (M. Rasheem Thomas) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 06:14:34 PDT

September 11, 2001 was truly one of those days I will always remember. I will remember where I was and what I was doing. While, watching the appalling images on the TV screen in the movie section of a Target store, I recall the shock and total disbelief I felt. There was this absolute feeling of surrealism that imprison my heart and held it capture. I could not pull myself away from the images, though they confounded me to the very essence of my being. I first thoughts were no this is not real; there is no way this could be happening. But, it was happening, and it was taking place right before the eyes of the world.
The chaos and confusion that flooded my mind, suddenly gave away to the most inconsolable feeling, as I realized there we actual people jumping out of windows, from the top of the World Trade Center. There was an overwhelming desire to just reach out and grab them, or hope against foolish hope, that somehow someone would catch them. Then it hit the whole of American, this is the day our enemies tried to destroy us and we stood and say to them you failed. They pulled at the core of our souls and tried to tear us a part, thankful seven years later, they still have not succeeded.
I speak now to all those who lost love ones. I am truly sorry for your lost. We the American people now remember with you the day some of the greatest souls where taken from this earth. With, every pain of your heart, know we feel it with you and forever will.
Now, to those who tried to annihilate us I can only say you cannot simply destroy GREATNESS. Keep your head up America, Pride and Strong!

Bare Foot Naked and In Alaska

mrasheem@gmail.com (M. Rasheem Thomas) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:17:23 PDT

Howard Gutman statement was downright sexist and totally
disrespectful. What do a woman have to do to get respect from Obama
and the Dems. Become the Vice President?

This Election Seems Over

mrasheem@gmail.com (M. Rasheem Thomas) — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:56:24 PDT

This election year is turning out to be the year of the Black man. As Mccain get weaker, and Obama continues the swipe the asses of white and black America, and the media sucking hard on his jock strap, it appears that the election is all but over. I truly hope that America wakes up in time to see this ersatz, for what he truly is. I disagree with Obama over a lot of things. The only record one truly has to go on is his Ill. state senate record, which for me is ghastly. Obama is weak on crime, thinks money can buy America out of its problems, has no idea what the hell is going on in the middle east, and by the way VP's don't make policies, they cheerleader them for the Big Dog. He is for Abortion Rights, he think Gay love and marriage is okay and he is one of the slickest politicans to come a long and a while. But, the media and the rest of America seem hell bent on making him our president. So Hail to the Chief

Over Haul

mrasheem@gmail.com (M. Rasheem Thomas) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:38:40 PDT

Well good people of America. I have been trying to find ways to make the blog pop! I have a ton ideas. I am thinking about taking this blog big time, national. We shall be adding podcast and a new and exciting blog will be coming soon. so stay tune

McCain or Obama

mrasheem@gmail.com (M. Rasheem Thomas) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:37:31 PST

Who will win the November election? I do not know. But I do know I have questions about Barak Obama. I don't like the man, I don't trust the man and I think he is the slickest of slick politicians. I registered to vote and I really don't have a taste for either at this time

Don't Get Caught Up!!

mrasheem@gmail.com (M. Rasheem Thomas) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:37:31 PST

One black man winning a nomination doesn’t change, anything in America. Black people should not get caught up in the euphoria of Barak Obama success. For, it is after all just his success. All of black America will not be going to Pennsylvania Ave. with him.

There are still too many black men leaving their children to fend on their own. Though teen pregnancy is down, it still too much. Black men are still and will continue to be among the lowest representation among college students. Too, many of them are still too entrenched in the criminal lifestyle, and America the day after his nomination, or dare we think it, his election, will still not want a black working for them. In a country where a white convict has a better chance of getting a job than a black college education man, come on America let’s be real.

Independent Woman

mrasheem@gmail.com (M. Rasheem Thomas) — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:42:01 PDT

if the DEMS refuse to sit Fl and MI during their national convention, I believe HRC should run as an Independent. There is no way they can decide at the last second to add these two states, after the fact. if BHO do win his party nomination,how can they then justify sitting these delegates and still say that the race was fair.

What's Going On?

mrasheem@gmail.com (M. Rasheem Thomas) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:09:09 PDT

Alicia Keys a black militant. Rev. Wright. The Race Wars on back on people. I do not pretend to know the whole of black America. But, I do know this America we're living in has taken a few steps back. From the Sean Bell verdict(or, lack thereof) to the words of the suppose man of God Rev. Wright, to the lovely and outspoken Ms. Keys. There are a lot of things that white America has done and continue to do towards Black America. There are problems that face us as a nation, that will not be solved by hate slanging towards each others. The Government started Aids in the black community, the government started gangsta rap. This is not serving the black community or the country in any good way. Let's say for the sake of conversation, that the government did start aids and aimed it straight at black people. Do not these some black people have a responsibility, to conduct theirs lives in a moral fashion, that if all the Sunday goers followed what the bible taught them, would help stop the spread of aids. They do not need Reverends like the Mr. Wright supporting their let's blame everything on America. There were dreams and plans that I had for my life, that I honestly felt my mother had stop me from achieving. But, one day I realize, that 1. I was not still living with my mother, and 2. That I was now grown and responsible for my own life. We Black America, are responsible for our own lives. Please, don't get it twisted, I'm not saying white America, love us by any means, but so what! It's time to stand up and be counted. You don't have to hate white America, you don't have to like them, but it is pass time to stop crying about every little wrong thing that they do to us and against us. As far as Rev. Wright goes he should be teaching his flock forgiveness and to be as the Bible stated No Part of The World. Religion and politics do not mix now or ever.

America is Still America: Sorry Sean Bell

mrasheem@gmail.com (M. Rasheem Thomas) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:19:39 PDT

Another trail, another not guilty. This is the new and changing America. This is the America that is so ready to elect a black man president. I guess now we see that there is a difference in talking the game and walking the game. It’s just like Steve Harvey stated early we (Black America) are tired of being tolerant. Tired of holding our tongues, biting our lips and smile in White America face and play pretending that every thing is okay. That a group of cops can shoot a man 51 times and have nothing done to them is beyond insanity. The most important thing here isn’t that a black man is dead, it’s that a man is dead killed by the police, and once again nothing is done about it. It’s still America and it appears it’s still open season on Blacks.

The Pope Is Back In Town

mrasheem@gmail.com (M. Rasheem Thomas) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 05:57:36 PDT

The Pope came to America. There are a lot of things about the Pope and the "holy Roman Catholic Church" I have to speak on. Time right now won't allow me to go into details but I promise you I will later. One thing I will say at this time, why are people being forced to apologize. THIS IS AMERICA More late

Deep in the Heart of Texas

mrasheem@gmail.com (M. Rasheem Thomas) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:17:47 PDT

While I do deeply and honestly believe we must protect our children. I have concerns about what is happening in Texas. for one they invade a group of people home base on a call for a person they have yet to find our produce. I thinking if someone makes a false statement isn't there a legal issue brewing here. I am not one of those card carrying ACLU members, but there is a need for people like them to reel in the loons when they want to run amuck of the citizen’s rights to be protected. The law enforcement people have had the people and their children for days now. 416 of them to be exact, looking for or maybe attempting to cook up some evidence. I do not know, but we should be careful and keep our eyes wide open to see all the playing field.