Malcolm Had Forsight

While I'm sure Malcolm wasn't applying this thought to the struggle for gay marriage, other denied rights for same sex couples and a host of other current events, I'm gonna make the stretch and draw a connection. If I can. Briefly. I know I can get wordy...

We still have no trial date for Trayvon Martin's accused murderer, yet taxpayer's dollars are endlessly being spent on the Jodi Arias foolishness.... I believe in proper jurisprudence, but please. Her convenient memory loss screams this chick is maniacal, conniving, lying, and best of all, guilty of premeditated murder.When is George Zimmerman going to have his day in court?

Spending, cuts, and bipartisan banter back and forth. Lord, when I heard Sen. Rand Paul stood on the floor for 12 hours ranting about some unrelated issue purposely filibustering the confirmation for the new CIA Director, I laughed. Really? You know you effed up when John McCain and Lindsey Graham snub you off in your own party.

As CNN is fond of saying,  this is another example of Government kicking the can down the road. Ugh. Can we talk about real issues? Like employment, social security, domestic programs being cut, my DECREASING paycheck and INCREASING bills! Really? What's wrong America?

Wrong is indeed, wrong. Priorities have become misguided or neglected entirely. Have we lost our way? Can we get back on the path? In the 40 + years since Malcolm spoke these word, our country has made tremendous progress, so at times, but still progress. Now with so many issues in the news, I feel we're regressing. I don't understand. Someone explain....

Oscar Pistorious

So the news broke today that Olympian Oscar Pistorius was charged with the murder of his girlfriend.Wow. What a way to celebrate Valentine's Day

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Innocent until proven guilty. Let's keep perspective and allow the story to unfold properly before passing judgment. I like Oscar, but as I mentioned to someone earlier today just because he's a handsome athlete doesn't mean he don't have a little bit of crazy and rage inside.

From the few media outlets reporting, Oscar is the prime and only suspect in the case. Neighbors have reported having heard arguing hours before the tragic event. Sad. I like Oscar. I'm hoping that he didn't lose his shit and decide to off his girl in some crazy heat of the moment. Fortunately, he's cooperating with the investigation, so that does show some hope that this all may have been an accident. Still, can he resume normal life once this all passes? Doubtful.

Sad. So sad.

Lord Help Me. Bettah Still, Help This Fool..

I promised myself I wasn't gonna comment anymore on Chris Brown. I saw several bloggers throw their two cents on the subject. Well, I swore I wasn't devoting one sentence on the the matter. Well, that lasted one day. Don't worry I don't have the energy to wax philosophic on Chris. I'm angry with him.

Believe me, I take no pleasure in this young brother going possibly going to jail. Yes, he made a mistake and should be offered some penance, but is he remorseful over his actions? Truly contrite? Or his he, literally, trying to save his ass? (If he don't know how to hit a MAN instead of a WOMAN, Chris better learn fast).

I wish this whole affair would disappear. It's a sad statement on young black men, men period. If I had the voice, the concise words, I could articulate why I think his little mongrel thug ass needs to set behind bars for a few years.

Yet, I lie. I seethe outwardly, weep inwardly for him, and ask God for me to have a better attitude toward the young man. Ask God that Chris can really be remorseful and have learned his lesson. Well see in a few weeks how this turns out....

Jason Kidd

OK, might get some flack for posting a birthday tribute for Jason. Especially after I've been more than a little vocal with friends over the whole Chris Brown-Rihanna fiasco.

For those with short memories, Jason Kidd had been accused and arrested a number years back for domestic abuse against his then wife, Joumanna. It's sad, really. Kidd had a ritual of blowing kisses to his wife before taking shots at the hoop. On the outside, Jason and Joumanna's marriage seemed perfect. That was before all the domestic abuse surfaced. They later divorced in 2007-08.

To be sure, I'm not forgiving Jason for his issues with abuse. No. I will concede, however, Jason has attempted to get counsel and help for his problem with anger management. Sure, in time, I will ease up on Chris Brown if brother sincerely gets the help. Right now, young mister Brown is just playing the spin to save his ass, literally, from going to jail. Pretty and young as Chris is to some folk? Shoot, you know Negro's gonna be somebody named Bubba, Leroy, or Artiste's bitch. Then again, Chris might be the one dickin'. Rumor has it Chris has rather large assets in his pants, but I digress.

This is about Jason, not Chris. Forget I even mention Chris, OK? We're all sick of talking about him. It's challenging, though, composing a post on another brother previously accused of domestic abuse. Part of me is thinking with the wrong head. Y'all know I got the light-skinned brother thang down pat. Jason is yellow-boned deliciousness in a pair of basketball shorts. To lend from an old expression, "he's the bee's knees!" But the rational part of my body not in my pants, can't reconcile the Jason's troubling past with Joumanna. One must go then, that if he and his ex-wife are amicable and over the abuse situation, perhaps the rest of need to move on as well. Redeeming Jason though, is he's a humanitarian. Mr. Kidd does give to the needs of children through his charitable organization, the Jason Kidd Foundation. Here's a link if you wanna know more.

Since Jason was shipped over to the Dallas Mavericks from New Jersey Nets, it's difficult to keep up with his career. I hate the Mavs, and don't follow the team, so I can't rave on-and-on about Jason's play time there. For now, just join me in saluting Jason on his 36th Birthday. Hope he had a happy one...