The Politics/Exploitation of Fear
July 16, 2008 by The Shaman · Leave a Comment
Seriously…This is News?
The July cover of the The New Yorker printed and rolled out cover art that’s apparently pissing lots of people off. The cartoon, named The Politics of Fear, depicts Barack Obama and his wife Michelle as a “Muslim” and a militant black woman in the oval office, flag burning in the fireplace and Bin Laden’s picture on the wall. I got a few phone calls from my friends who were upset, but I was really busy yesterday so I didn’t check it out. My reaction? Read more
The Obama Dap (a.k.a. “The First Bump”)
June 10, 2008 by The Prophet · 4 Comments
When Michelle Obama gave her husband dap before his speech, it made me proud and further solidified the fact that “YES, a black man has won a major nomination” and thank GOD it was democratic. I want to make it clear that I don’t think that giving someone dap (a pound for the “Southwesternly challenged”) is a “black thing”.
We’ve (Almost) Arrived!!!
June 6, 2008 by The Celebrity · 4 Comments
(Pictured: Controversial Israeli political cartoon)
In case you were under a rock this week, you should know by now that US Senator Barack Obama clinched the Democratic nomination for president. I, like some other oh, (currently) 18 million or so, supporters sat in sheer jubilance and awe as he was finally able to lay claim to this protracted primary contest against the usually unbeatable and formidable Clinton juggernaut machine. Although this is not the ultimate prize of obtaining the White House, this historic feat is nonetheless completely exhilarating and satisfying. Yet, I am somewhat saddened… Read more
