What John McCain's "Just build the danged fence," campaign ad fails to tell you

So here's John McCain, or whatever he calls himself these days, making an attempt to be the un-maverick "tough guy", and capitalize on the current immigration debate. Sure he voted YES on building a border fence in 2006. But I realize that he is in a political fight for the survival of his career, so yes, ushering in the sound-bite, "Just build the danged fence," bodes well for him as yet another battle cry. I mean, he is fighting for his political life, right?

In the sales and marketing field expertise, it is often said that a bargain is what is perceived. So while McCain appeals to the sense of larceny of mainly his supporters in Arizona and elsewhere. Let's take a look at the cost of building the Great Wall of Mexico, shall we? Yes, let us examine the cost of construction and maintaining a supposed fence across the 2,000 mile southern border.

According to the independent, non-partisan citizen watchdog group, Taxpayers for Common Sense. In a recent report, it is estimated that the cost of building and maintaining the fence will cost an astronomical "$300 million to $1.7 billion per mile, depending on materials."  [Fact Sheet: Border Fence Cost Out of Bounds]

Congress mandated the constuction of hundreds of miles of fencing along our Southern border in 2006 without any real knowledge of its true costs. Taxpayers have paid $2.4 billion for fence construction to date, and annual funding has jumped from $6 million in 2002 to $843 million in 2008. Yet all signs indicate the fence is bound to cost us much more.

The only estimate of the fence’s cost in 2006 was a 1999 Army Corps of Engineers study which said the most common type of pedestrian fencing would cost around $431,000 per mile. The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol reports the fence already costs ten times that amount. In some locations, costs can run as high as $12 million per mile.

Construction contracts, however, indicate actual costs are even higher. These contracts show average costs at $4.5 million per mile for primary fencing and $1.6 million for vehicle barriers.

But the biggest future cost to taxpayes may be the high price of fence maintenance. U.S. Army Corps estimates for maintaining the 370 miles of “primary” fence range from $5 and $8 million per mile each year. The Congressional Budget Office estimated annual maintenance costs at 15 percent of construction costs. That means maintenance costs will surpass construction costs within seven years. These estimates—probably low, as they do not address the increasing problem of fence vandalism—indicate taxpayers are looking at least $8 billion to maintain the fence over its 25-year life cycle.

Yep, and keep in mind, those figures don't factor in:

Fluctuating fuel, labor and materials prices, exacerbated by the use of private contractors.

The high costs of purchasing land from private owners and fighting lawsuits challenging the Department of Homeland Security’s waiver of nearly 40 environmental and regulatory laws. Though CBP added $0.8 million per mile for land acquisition costs in their most recent estimates, this figure is likely low considering the more than 100 cases challenging the DHS awards currently before the courts.

Environmental mitigation. The $50 million Congress added to DHS’ 2009 budget for “regulatory and environmental requirements” is a drop in the bucket. Taxpayers often end up with the bill for long-term environmental impacts when the government is exempted by legal waivers.

So yeah, while the solution to the problem of "illegal immigration" may be the holes in the border. Why then don't we just go ahead like John McCain suggests and build the danged fence? Certainly the people who rallied against the Health Care Reform Bill, or the $787 billion for the Stimulus, wouldn't mind the very runaway spending spending they rally and complain about.

That is, only if it involves keeping "illegals" out of the country. Who needs to worry about a budget deficit then, when you're willing to spend more in enforcement than could be gained from  true comprehensive immigration reform. Like I mentioned before, they think this way mostly because they believe that "illegal immigrants" are taking away jobs from citizens who are willing to commit crimes. That plus they're willing to work for $1.48 per hour...

Listen, I'm not particularly good at math, but even I can see that this is not a bargain. But then again, we could just make the fence a priority like the two wars we're involved in and borrow some more money from China to make it happen. But here's an even better idea. Why don't we save the expense and build a fence around the entire state of Arizona, so as to keep everybody else out. Ethnic studies ban aside, if that were the case, them being their own country, we couldn't say much. Sounds good to me; after all, do we really want to be all Arizonans now, as Sarah Palin alluded to this past weekend?

Build baby build!

If John McCain were President...

So I'm sitting here thinking about the atmosphere and how things were right about this time last year. I mean after all, we were about to go into uncharted territory by pulling the lever and casting votes for the very first potential Black president, right? Wasn't it an exciting time, folks? I don't care who you supported for president last year, but you have to admit that there was a certain energy in the air as the day drew closer.

For Black people I'll go as far as to say that there was a certain nervousness and undeniable pride as the day drew closer. Even with the results of numerous polls, a lot of "us" were still apprehensive and watched for the okey-doke. But even still, the excitement and motivational atmosphere as we all collectively echoed the sentiment "Yea We Can," as we committed ourselves to ensure Obama's victory was paramount.

Looking back a year later now, I have to wonder what would have been different had John McCain won the elections instead of Barack Obama. I'd really like to hear your thoughts on that in your commentary - I think it would be easier discussing now what most of us were afraid of even mentioning back then. I'll admit it now but it was my belief that some people would have just totally given up. Could you imagine what would have happened? That said, here's a list of a few things off the top of my head that I think would have been different. Trust me, things would have been a helluva lot different for America if John McCain were president.

Check it out:

1) If John McCain were president right now, the fundamentals of the economy would still be strong. Sure we might still be in a jobless recovery period, but nevertheless, like John McCain said last year, the driving force of the economy which is people would still be in good shape. Yep, no need for unemployment extensions or food stamps or none of that stuff - we'd be alright. Corporate welfare is where it's at, son!



2) If John McCain were president right now we would have already invaded Iran looking for weapons of mass destruction that were transported by tunnel from Iraq. I mean seriously? Why else was Saddam Hussein in a hole in the ground? Hiding? He wasn't hiding! He was making sure those WOMDs got to Iran; thought you knew?



3) If John McCain were president, upon seeing what was happening in Iran, Osama Bin Laden would transform himself into Mahatma Ghandi but only taller with clothes and a beard. Yes, Bin Laden would be so fearful of John McCain that he would come out of hiding as the cave dweller that he is, and become a man of peace. Matter of fact, his name would have been thrown on the ballot for a Nobel Peace Prize a few days before the inauguration of McCain. Yeah, and there would be a new addition being built on Guantanamo Bay as we speak.



4) If John McCain were president, by now our taxes would have been increased. The few people employed would be now paying higher taxes so as to pay Sarah Palin's clothing tab at Macy's. Yes, and her daughter Bristol and her baby daddy would have gotten married by now which saves women from seeing his shriveled up penis in Playboy.


5) The teabaggers and all these people who now protest health care reform would be so bored that they would protest McCain's "Black daughter" from India. They can't help it; their inner racism is just too strong. They would probably even admit to it instead of attributing their disgust to his policies and not the color of his daughter's skin. Yeah, CNN's "Black in America" series would have been cancelled.



6) If John McCain were president more progressives and democrats would be protesting the current wars the country is involved in than they are right now. Yep, the current deafening silence of war protests would be unheard of under a McCain administration. Matter of fact, McCain would have already brought back the draft.



7) If John McCain were president right now Black people would have gotten over the fact that they stole the elections from Barack Obama. Yeah, we wouldn't protest or even talk about taking the country back. Nope, Negroes in Atlanta would never talk about secession or anything like that. We're used to being screwed, no? John McCain would replace "Yes We Can," with "Negro Please," as his re-election campaign slogan.



8) If John McCain were president right now Barack Obama would join the nation of Islam. For him to hear "I told you so," from Rev. Jeremiah Wright would be too much to bear forcing him to run to Louis Farrakhan for comfort. Hell,, he wouldn't even have to change his name either. Yep, and Kanye West would not have been a Jackass at the VMAs, and Henry Louis Gates Jr. would be on Death Row.



9) If John McCain were president right now there would be no Michael Steele. Nope, instead of being the HNIC of the RNC, he'd probably be shining shoes in DC or picking cotton on the property of one of McCain's relatives in Mississippi. Which is actually a bad thing because I actually happen to like laughing at him.


10) Lastly, if John McCain were president, the fundamentals of the economy would still be strong. Yep, and every bill he signed into law would still contain "pork".

May not be purely accurate, but it's damn close.

At least that's what I think....

[insert Kanye shrug]

QUESTION: How different would things be if McCain was president?

WHAT WOULD JOHN McCAIN OR REPUBLICANS DO?

Look, I'm gonna get straight to the point on this one: Fuck you John McCain! Yup, there it is, I said it and I meant it. Can you believe the nerve of this guy? After the Stimulus Bill was passed on Friday, this is what he had to say on Sunday...

Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, said Obama was off to "a bad beginning," out of step with the vow of bipartisanship both men made after Obama beat out the Republican presidential nominee for the White House in November.

"It was a bad beginning because it wasn't what we promised the American people, what President Obama promised the American people, that we would sit down together," McCain told CNN's "State of the Union With John King."

SOURCE

Bad start? Really? Out of step?

To quote the Great American President Abraham Lincoln...

"NEGRO PLEASE!!!"

Ok, well I'm not sure if that was a direct quote of his, but I'm sure this is what he would think after hearing what John McCain had to say. The fact of the matter is that Barack Obama, has done nothing but go out of his way, to court these republican assholes, to support the passage of this legislature. He fuckin met with them on more than one occasion, and even had some of them come to his crib for cocktails for crying out loud.

I don't know about you, but where I come from, when you invite people to your house for drinks, its considered a nice positive gesture. So how in the hell can this guy say that Obama went back on his campaign promise of bipartisanship is ridiculous. Hell, the majority of republicans on the Hill didn't even support the bill after concessions were made for their votes. But no, these pricks are not happy.

"The fundamentals of our economy are still strong"- John McCain

Remember when he said that last year in the middle of the economic shit storm? Remember when his then campaign chair Phil Gramm said that the American public were a bunch of whiners about the economy? Remember that shit? What I'd like to know, is if John McCain were president, how and what would he propose as the fix to this big mess. Thats what I'd like to know. So far I've heard nothing but a bunch of bullshit ideological same old talk from republicans on this. Hell, even here on this site, its as though they've all crawled out from under a rock to voice their discontent.

What's even more disheartening, is that they themselves can't offer a solution to the problem, but rather identify "problems" as they see it with what they have termed the "Spending Bill". Somebody tell these people that you gotta spend money to make money. Not only that, please tell them to at least offer us solutions rather than criticisms.

I mean, this is a Bill that is designed to jumpstart the economy on the demand side of things while investing in our future -- something that should have been done a long time ago -- but yet they're bitching about not being invited to the party. Hell, where were they when over a trillion dollars was spent in Iraq & Afghanistan? If you wanna talk about spending and fiscal irresponsibility, why don't we talk about the money wasted in Iraq all based on a lie.

I SWEAR BEFORE GOD AND 4 MORE WHITE PEOPLE...

I've been waiting for Rev. Wright to make a comeback. And I noticed this weekend that the GOP didn't disappoint me. All weekend long, they've been running campaign ads featuring those now infamous Rev. Wright soundbites. Hail Mary pass? Definitely. But what else is to be expected when you're about to lose to the Black guy and you're the great white hype.

I could remember several months ago arguing with my fellow melanin afflicted brothers and sisters about the relevance of the good reverend. Most of them were pissed off at the guy and even suggested that he was a hater trying to harm Barack. I thought it was sad that there were black people who were so afraid of Obama losing that they would throw this man and his statements under the bus. But hey, fear would make you do and say the dumbest shit.

This man said nothing but the truth in my book, and its only the scared assimilated Negroes who were against him. I stood by that then, and I still do now. So here we are today, and the GOP has brought him back like sexy. Sadly, this is not gonna work. Its just gonna be viewed as just another racist attack which is not anything groundbreaking considering where its coming from.

And you know why its not gonna work? Because Congressman John Lewis was brave enough to say what he said a few weeks ago about the McCain campaign. He took some heat for it, and McCain himself said his feelings were hurt. Yeah, McNasty said that his feelings were hurt because Congressman Lewis linked him and Sarah Palin to church bombings. The truth is he didn't. He simply said the tone of his campaign was reminiscent to a time when segregation was the law of the land with his divisive rhetoric.

To paint the picture a bit clearer Congressman Lewis said what he said, but McCain tried to twist it into something other than what it was...THE TRUTH! This is why here in the closing minutes of the game this latest attack ad has no effect. What it does do, is to reinforce and serve as the exclamation point on an already racist campaign. Having said that, I believe the electorate is sophisticated enough to realize this. Well, thats except for the aforementioned scared ass assimilated Negroes, who are probably pissing in their pants seeing these ads. You know, the Black folks who refuse to accept the fact that forces of white supremacy is what the good reverend spoke out against?

I'm guessing John McCain didn't get the memo the other day...

"Hey John, you're losing, its time to start kissing Black babies!"

Somehow I can't help but to picture fat ladies across the country tuning up to sing real loud.

JOHN McCAIN: SHORT ARMS WITH DEEP POCKETS

Well John Boy, there's less than a week before Americans cast their votes. From the looks of it, you're getting your ass handed to you. Which really makes me question the whole "we got 'em right where we want 'em" bullshit statement you made last week. What's up with that?

You love getting your ass kicked? Are you the oldest member of "Fight Club" who just happens to like getting beat up by black men? Trust me John, I know some white people who get off on stuff like that. If you are, I gotta give you credit for not carving a "B" in your face. I mean, I know you're a war hero and you've been through way much more torture than the thought of having a black man beat you. But lets be honest John Boy, with this loss, you'll be 0-3 in the bid to become president. And as you continuously say on the campaign trail...you have the scars to prove it.

Yeah, I know, this was supposed to be your year; hell all your republican opponents all but gave up their bids so you were the man. But you never counted on the Black guy being able to raise as much money now did you. Yeah, there was no way in hell that the Black guy would have been a problem for you. You underestimated him. Not shocking actually, its the same thing your beloved military did when they went into Vietnam, and more recently, that place in the middle east that will soon be beach front property once they pull out.

But like a good military strategist, you needed a surge to win. So what did you do? You decided against your own idea to run an admirable, and clean campaign. You resorted to having to appeal to the idiots who support you instead of the intellectuals who have now abandoned you. And look at you now. Your divisive motivated campaign tactics have backfired on you. Now there's beef between you the war hero, and the airhead beauty queen you have as a running mate. Sorry John Boy, but thats not a good look at this stage in the game. It sends a bad message to your supporters and frankly, to the rest of the world. Oh you don't think the world is watching? Well they are, and you don't look too good in their eyes.

So now you're relegated to having to defend states that were Bush strongholds. Not a bad strategy, but its a shame that this is what you're about right now. You're the white guy John, and you should be way ahead. But instead, you're falling behind daily, and falling behind pretty badly. The way I see it John, its not too late for you to pull an upset. If you do, it would restore the faith the American people may have ever had in you. Lets be honest, they look to you as the defender of Americanism, and as a champion in the fight to keep the black man down. Its just too bad for you that you guys haven't been able to dig up that elusive Barack Obama sex tape with Paris Hilton since he's a celebrity and all.

So John, here we are, the two minute warning has already been sounded, and yes, its the fourth quarter. For any inexperienced team, this would have the makings of a disaster. But not you John. You've been here before remember? Instead of running around from state to state like a chicken with its head cut off. What you need to do is simple. You need to start kissing Black babies John. Yes you do. And you need to be sure that there's plenty of photographers around when you do. Hell, you could even do it in front of Joe The Plumbers house even. Trust me, kissing Black babies would make you look less like the grumpy ol' troll who lives under the bridge. You'll be more likable. Kinda like the guy we saw at that benefit in New York cracking jokes recently.

I'm not saying that kissing Black babies are gonna win you black votes at this stage of the game. Hell no, its too late for that son! It will however help you after you lose. When you become the laughing stock of all white America for losing to the Black guy after invoking racial hate into your campaign, you can always say that you at least took the opportunity to kiss some Black babies. And for that, even in your loss, you'll more than likely receive your reward in heaven. Just ask those evangelicals on the right who support you. They'll tell you that I'm right.

Goodnight John Boy.

NOT ALL McCAIN SUPPORTERS ARE RACIST

Thats right, they're not all racist. So, to categorize "them" as all being racist ignorant fools is wrong. Matter fact, all generalizations are stupid when you really think of it. Ok, so obviously, the McCain campaign has been purposely negative in the last few weeks. And yes, much of what we've seen in the media paints his campaign negatively. But even in all of that, its important, in an attemot to promote fairness, that I present this clip to you readers.

WATCH THE CLIP...

Now, what you have just seen was put together by an journalist working with an independent news media outlet. Having said that, one can only understand why something like this is not reported in the mainstream media. In other words, its more profitable for the corporate backed media to push negative stories as they have. Now, again, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that the McCain campaign hasn't been negative, or motivating their base with negatism. I am however saying that there are people who support McCain who are able to think for themselves, and are willing to speak out against idiots like the folks distributing those bumperstickers at the rally.

Its important to note, that the people who spoke out were both christian and muslim. And thought they support John McCain, they are able to see the reality of campaign bigotry. If only we could get more people in this country to think this way. Just remember this blog whenever you encounter the McCain supporters who you may come across who still think that Obama is a muslim with terrorist ties, as I have in recent days. The next time you encounter some idiot who says that, tell them that they're wrong. When they ask you how can you be so sure that he's not a muslim? Tell them that Jesus was a black man, and since he's the father of Christianity, there's no way Obama the magical negro can be muslim. Besides, there aren't any mulsim cats in the NBA that I know of, but yet we all cheer for them.

JOE THE PLUMBER: TOUGH BREAK NIGGA!

If anything, the series of presidential debates have provided me with comedic moments. Matter of fact, this whole election process, has given us a series of comedy relief. You probably don't wanna agree with me on this, but have you seen the "Saturday Night Live" ratings lately? Because of this election there have been numerous spinoff's the likes of "Joey" getting his own show after "Friends" went off the air. In case you didn't know, "Joey's" show tanked and was yanked off the air. So much for his 15 minutes of fame, right?

In steps "Joe The Plumber". Yup, like you, or the people who watched the presidential debate last night, I too thought he was a cousin of "Joe Sixpack". Uh huh, I thought "Joe The Plumber" was just another made up dude used to refer to middle class White America. Well, low and behold, after the debate, I find out that "Joe The Plumber" was a real person. As annoying as it was to sit through and listen to McCain refer to him as if he were an old college buddy last night, today, I have a new found appreciation for "Joe The Plumber".

Why?

Well, as it turns out, McCain's man "Joe" isn't even a registered voter. And what's worse, is the fact that he owe's the gov't a substantial amount of back taxes, and that he's not even a licensed plumber(YOU CAN READ IT ALL HERE). He is what is known, as a "Jack Leg"; a Jack of All trades and a master of none. Now, as a person who has had the privilege of working in the construction/home improvement industry in the past, its not common to come across a person like "Joe". To be honest, most self employed contractors or "Jack Legs" usually have their share of tax problems. But, not all of them have the opportunity of becoming famous overnight through the continued reference of the losing candidate in a presidential race. Not all of them have news networks setting up camera crews in their homes as they watched the debate, only to find out hours later that they can't even fuckin vote! Joe can't vote, so who the fuck cares about what he thinks!!

I'm pretty sure John McCain feels like an idiot right now. Hell, he has yet to meet the man. But the way he looked at the camera and said, "Hey Joe, you're rich..." makes me laugh. I'm sorry, but its obvious that "Joe" isn't rich. If "Joe" were rich, he damn sure would have a plumber's license. He damn sure would have sounded credible when he said in his street interview with Obama that he's trying to buy a company. But once again, John McCain didn't do his homework. Just like he failed to do homework on Palin, he failed to do any on "Joe The Plumber". What if "Joe" had a $1000 per week crack habit? What if "Joe The Plumber" dare I say, was related to Timothy McVeigh? Would that not make McCain look like more of an idiot than he is today? There's a rumour going around the internet that he's somehow related to the Keating 5, but you now how the internet can be, so I don't believe it. But either way, Joe The Plumber's 15 minutes of fame is up, and has run its course. Damn the internet can be so cruel.

Speaking of fame, and declining 15 minutes thereof...James T Harris, you know, the Black guy who is supposed to get his reward in heaven as John McCain put it last week? Yeah, that negro. I think his run is just about over. He appeared on CNN in an interview, and got heated about being called a sellout, and stormed off the stage in the middle of the interview. Oh well, so much for him ever having a shot at replacing Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson as the resident self hating Black guy on Fox News Channel. The funny thing about the confrontation is the fact that his ass got called out by another Black republican. Now you know the "brother" has been catchin hell from negroes all across the country for his "Jig" act at the McCain rally in Wisconsin (a state that McCain has since pulled his campaign out of I might add). But to get blasted on National Tv, by a fellow Black Republican? Yeah, thats definitely a signal that the game is over.

Somehow I can't help but to think of Jay Z's old song...

"It Was Allgood Just A Week Ago"

As Dave Chappelle would say...

"Tough break nigga."

TODAY I'M ASHAMED TO BE A BLACK MAN

After telling you people of my decision to vote for John McCain because he has a Black daughter, I am now ashamed. Why must my people belittle themselves the way they do? And why does it have to be often on national television?? I mean seriously, when will the Jigging stop?!! Wasn't "Flavor Of Love" and Flavor Flav enough?

Ok, so late last night I'm up watching Rachel Maddow's show, and I see a clip of one of yesterday's McCain stump rallies. I wasn't really paying attention as to who or what was gonna be said, but I figured it had to be more of McCain or Palin lies being espoused. That's what I expected to see. I mean, that's what they've been doing, right?

Instead of that,

I got this....

This brother (yes he's still a brother because he's black) has set us Negroes back 400yrs. Some of my caucasian readers may not feel me on this, but I know my black readers will. Upon seeing this, images of a black man begging his white master to keep him on the plantation as a slave after the emancipation proclamation flew into my head. Now I wasn't alive 400yrs ago, but I'm pretty sure that's what it looked like or sounded like. What the fuck is wrong with this Black man? Clearly, he's a republican, and a supporter of John McCain. Which would mean that he's not gonna vote for Obama. Could it be the fact that McCain is losing ground in this campaign that invoked this man's inner Uncle Tom? Yes I called him that, because that's what he is. Could it be that he's just another blind black man unable to see ...

the reality of this campaign's current stance

.

Why didn't he beg for McCain to offer solutions to the economy? Instead, he begged...HE FUCKIN BEGGED...John McCain to go hard on another Black man with racially motivated hate. That's what I saw or got from it, and hopefully you did too. Like I pointed out in a recent entry, people...white people have been calling for the death of Barack Obama at McCain rallies. They even started throwing racial slurs at camera man who just so happened to be black at one event. Pretty sad ain't it? And the McCain campaign, has yet to say anything against the recent barrage of negative responses from their supporters in the crowd. And what do we have to back up the bullshit rhetoric? A black man who chose to step up and pretty much get on his knees to suck the dick of John McCain.

Look, I really don't care who you support in this election, but dammit, don't lose yourself in doing so. Because of this brother, I'm now afraid of the white people I encounter in the public. Because of him, I think that I am now expected to enter restaurants at the back door, sit at the back of the bus, drink at the colored water fountain, and shine shoes for the rest of my life. I hate to have to do all of that, but this guy has left me no choice. But then again, he may have just been a paid actor the McCain campaign picked up the the rent-a-negro store. I mean, have you noticed that there's always a speck of blackness sprinkled here and there in their television appearances? A part of me wants to think that this is just strategy; a paid appearance by some unknown struggling black actor. Yeah, I find comfort in that thought. It keeps me from getting enraged, or even crying in shame.

I know there are Black Republicans, and I know that they're sometimes seen as "sellouts" by other members of their race. But umm, this dude sure as hell doesn't do much to dispel that stereotype now does he? Its one thing to be a white McCain supporter spitting racial hate for the opposing Black candidate. But its another thing to be a black suporter encouraging and motivating racial hate in your support. Its no wonder blacks unanimously support the democratic party. I'll stop for now before they bring out the fire hoses, and police dogs to get my ass. Or worse...get shot for wearing Barack Obama t-shirt.

I'M VOTING FOR JOHN McCAIN AND HERE'S WHY...

Thats right! You read it right!! I'm gonna vote for John McCain in November!! Yeah, so what I've made my support of Obama public up until now. Can't a man change his mind without being considered a flip flopper? Believe you me when I tell you I have my reasons. And no, my decision has nothing to do with his most recent debate. No it doesn't, and I don't care that he refered to Obama as "that one". Nor to I care that he still refused to shake Obama's hand after the debate. None of that means anything to me because I don't get caught up in all that racial stuff like the rest of you.

That being said,

my number one reason for voting for John McCain is....

Cindy McCain and their daughter Mehgan McCain

He has a black daughter. Ok, so she's not really black, but she looks like it. Hell, she looks blacker than Obama. You see how much darker than him she is? Besides, if Obama wins, we'll have to score a victory for light skinned people, and Al B Sure might take it seriously and try to make a comeback. The last thing Black people need in this country is for Chritopher Williams to come back singing "Don't Wake Me I'm Dreaming". If him and Al B Sure do comeback, brothas are gonna start buying that "Duke" hair processing perm shit like they used to back in the day. I'm sorry but Al Sharpton with a perm in 2008 is enough. Suddenly, all light skinned blacks are gonna think they're the shit, and lord knows we don't need any of that divisiveness within our culture. Hell, I'm just now getting over the Don Imus "nappy headed hoe" thing, and I don't need to start hearing light skinned people refering to "the other ones" as such.

Secondly, voting for him because of his black daughter would be a moral victory for all black people. Yeah, I know you probably think an Obama victory would be more significant. But thats not true. We blackl people have gotten used to the fact that there'll never be a Black president. I say it would be a moral victory because in 2000, when McCain ran against Bush, the Bush campagin, or some Bush supporter, through PUSH POLLING convinced republicans to NOT vote for McCain. They convinced them to NOT vote for him because he had an illigitimate Black child. Nevermind the fact that his daughter was adopted. Facts don't matter to republicans. They didn't vote for him because of it and freakin Bush won! And I guess we all know how the Bush victory in 2000 has changed our lives.

So what Obama is more of a populist as a candidate. Big deal. He's only more popular or ahead in the polls because, well...his mom is white! That plus the fact that white people are voting for him because they refuse to vote for McCain because he has a Black daughter. I'm telling you, this PUSH POLIING stuff is serious, and people easily buy into this stuff. They believed it back then in 2000, and obviously they still do, and thats why Obama is ahead right now. You say McCain has an ill temper and is an asshole, and thats why you're not voting for him? Well, would you still be happy if you lost an election beacuse of your Black daughter?

Its imperative that we put aside the racist bullshit, and stop voting against our principles. The republican party, sad to say, has been effective in gaining votes because of this. We should all realize voting for Obama is an error in judgement. We need to vote for McCain if not soley on what I've laid out above, but also because if he loses, Madonna and Angelina Jolie would stop adopting kids from Africa and other third world countries. Its time for us to put our country first, and not let them send back adopted kids like they did Elian Gonzales when they sent him back to Cuba. After all, there's no Disney World in Africa or Cuba.

*Its a good idea to click the links in the blog above to understand my sarcasm. If you don't, well drink a glass of warm bleach, and call it a day.

LETS VOTE FOR MICKEY MOUSE

Putting racial bias aside, with Obama being a black man as myself, a man who I consider a thinking man, you gotta love the critics. You see, I think there is a fear within the populace of a black man becoming president. More so than him being just black, I think the fear is hearkened because of his intelligence, his profession and his educational level. The way I see it, they're afraid of an intelligent black man having that much power. Its like Obama's sucess would be an insult to all bumb nigger jokes.

This would explain the blind support given to the McCain-Palin ticket. Clearly, as evidenced by McCain camp, there's a lack of vision for the future of this country. There's level of ambiguity as to what exactly John McCain is going to do for America. And the irony of this, is that he uses the phrase "Country First" as his battle cry. I guess if you're a mindless fool, or covered in wool, you'll be easily sold by this. If you're gonna make "Country First" your slogan, isn't it a good idea to judge the strength of your country by the number of people struggling to stay afloat? Or maybe even the number of people currently living below the poverty level? To me, that's a better measuring stick rather than the number of wealthy people this country has produced. This is why I'm sold on the change Obama proposes. To me, putting your "Country First" has to mean a change, or a shift in paradigm. A shift much needed from the way things currently are in the good ole U S of A. I'm sorry, but Pork Barrel Spending has nothing to do with the current 6% unemployment rate, or with milk being $4 per gallon.

I'm a family man, and I love my family as do most of you reading this; my family is important to me. My family is so important that I put them first. Whatever decisions I make, has an impact on them as much as it does me directly or indirectly. This is what I want to see from my president, or the guy I'm supposed to trust to have my best interest at heart; my best interest being my family. To me, Country First is as synonymous as Family First. And I'm not gonna lie, I feel good when I get hugs from my family, and Barack Obama gives me that type of comfort right now in comparison to the efforts of John McCain with his campaign. Most American families are having a hard time trying to stay above water; me and mine included. And I'm sorry, but I don't see, hear or feel any hope for the future of my family from John McCain.

Some of you may say that I'm just biased because Obama is black. That's not so, because up until now, me and my family (i.e. Black people) have been supporting and voting for white candidates since we were afforded the right to vote. Being able to vote, though insignificant to some, gives you the claim to being a part of the democratic process. Voting is as American as apple pie, and many people have died to ensure this right. You may not like whats happening in this great nation of ours, but through the democratic process, one has the ability to affect change. You may not like your options as far as candidates are concerned, but is NOT voting, or a protest vote an intelligent option?

I mean, if your house was on fire would you refuse to call the fire dept. because they're known to perpetuate racist policies of not hiring blacks? Probably not. After someone breaks into your home and steals your shit while you were gone, do you decide to NOT call the police because of an N.W.A. song or what they (the police) did to Rodney King or Sean Bell? That's exactly how stupid a protest vote, or not voting at all is in my opinion. It just shows an inability to think critically in an attempt to affect change. or even realizing that you too posses the power to affect change. Its kinda like a fat chick complaining of her thighs rubbing together, and having to wear shitty clothes because finding anything in her size is hard, but not doing anything positive to change her circumstances. Sure sitting on your ass and eating a gallon of your favorite ice cream everyday sounds better than actually getting out exercising, and sweating off a few pounds. But is that really what you wanna do? Do you really wanna live like that and have to call those racist fire fighters to come get your fat ass out of bed when you're too fat even roll over?

QUESTION: How do YOU feel about people not voting, or choosing to vote for "Mickey Mouse" in protest? Its been said that dissent is the highest form of protest, but do you think that choosing not to vote is protest enough, or even the right form of protest?

If you're gonna use your vote as a form of protest,

at least vote for this guy,

he's a little bit like John McCain, age wise,

but alot more funnier...

JOHN McCAIN HAS A TIME MACHINE

Either its science through the invention of a time machine, or Sarah Palin's voodoo priest witch hunting now turned christian minister, but some how John McCain has won the debate. Yeah, thats what they're putting out there, and the debate hasn't even taken place. Uh huh, the same debate he was trying to postpone a couple days ago. Can you believe this shit?!! The man can't operate a computer, but he invented the Blackberry? And now he's already won he debate??

McCain Wins Debate

By Chris Cillizza

Although the fate of tonight's presidential debate in Mississippi remains very much up in the air, John McCain has apparently already won it -- if you believe an Internet ad an astute reader spotted next to this piece in the online edition of the Wall Street Journal this morning.

"McCain Wins Debate!" declares the ad which features a headshot of a smiling McCain with an American flag background. Another ad spotted by our eagle-eyed observer featured a quote from McCain campaign manager Rick Davis declaring: "McCain won the debate-- hands down."

SOURCE

I don't know about you guys, but I think if this man has the ability to see into the future, he should have been able to get the winning lottery numbers like I would have done. He can surely stand to use the money for his campaign, to put out more bullshit ads full of lies. But then again, maybe he has looked into the future and saw that he lost the election. Maybe he thinks he can alter history like in a "Back To The Future" sorta way. I know he has like 9 houses. That being said, it shouldn't be too hard to find a DeLaurean in the garage of one of them.

Maybe we should start calling him John McFly.

INCOME TAX: TO PAY OR NOT TO PAY

I was over at my boy friends blog the other day talking, and going back and forth about the idea of taxes in this country. Its been a pretty hot topic for me, as I was also engaged in a similar discussion concerning Barack Obama's tax proposal with another aquaintance. Now, for the record, I wanna say that I agree with Obama's proposal as compared to John McCain's. I say that because under Obama's proposal, more of the working class stand to benefit, more than they have currently with the Bush tax cuts in place. In case you didn't know, the tax burden has always fallen heavily on the middle class or the working poor as they should be known. Real wages have struggled to keep up with inflation, and as a result, the disposable income of the middle class has shrunk considerably.

But that's not what this blog is about. Feel free if you like to share your take on both tax proposals, or more specifically which is more effective, or even more equitable. What this blog has to with is the income tax. Yes, the tax that each of us, through deductions from our paychecks, give so graciously to our government. Joe Biden recently said that paying taxes is patriotic, but is it really? Sure our taxes go towards many necessary programs, as they do the stupid things like...WAR! But is it constitutional to pay an income tax? In other words, is there a law which requires that we pay an income tax?

This has been an ongoing debate for years now, and to be honest, I'm on the side of the people who say that its not. I think most of us think that we're required by law to pay an income tax because, well, that's just what you're supposed to do. But did you know that there isn't a law written in the constitution or otherwise which requires us to pay an income tax? Yeah, I know it sounds crazy because people go to prison for TAX EVASION all the time. But do you really know the definition of tax evasion?

"tax evasion is the general term for efforts by individuals, firms, trusts and other entities to evade taxes by illegal means. Tax evasion usually entails taxpayers deliberately misrepresenting or concealing the true state of their affairs to the tax authorities to reduce their tax liability, and includes, in particular, dishonest tax reporting (such as declaring less income, profits or gains than actually earned; or overstating deductions."

Did you get that? Tax evasion is the illegal misrepresentation or dishonest reporting of one's affairs. In other words, you can't fill out a W-4 and lie to the gov't. You can if you want, but its illegal. That's what people (mostly rich people or business owners) go to prison for. They had a choice to pay taxes, but they reported erroneous information. I can bet you that none of you reading this can provide me, or point me in the direction of the law which states that we have to pay an income tax, or have money witheld from our earnings to give to our government. I think that the ignorance of the masses have once again been taken advantage of.

Check this out...

IF YOU DON'T WATCH THIS YOU'RE MISSING OUT

So while we argue or debate about who's tax proposal is best, we for the most part are ignorant to the law. And in our ignorance, we get suckered by our government like always. Don't get me wrong, its not your fault. I was as ignorant as you were for years, but not anymore. You see, paying your "income tax" is a choice as much as anything else. Its a choice which one suffers no consequence. You can choose to "do your part" by paying taxes, as equally as you can choose not to pay it. Yes, its hard to overcome death and taxes, as its bee said. Shit, we can hardly go a day without paying a tax on a purchase. You can't even get buried without paying a tax on your funeral. But with a little bit of knowledge through research, you can avoid paying an "income tax" if you so desire.

You can choose to agree with what I say, or disagree; hey its your choice; this is America, you're free to be ignorant. But just remember, there are no free lunches. And even in ignorance, one stands to pay a price. Now watch this video below (its alot shorter than the one above) to gain some understanding of what I mean. When you get done, do yourself a favor, pass it on to your friends and family. They may think you're a loon, but then again, they may one day thank you for it.

WEAPONS OF ASS DESTRUCTION

So George Bush lied again. Surprised? Nope! Thats just what the fucker has been doing for years. Remember those weapons of mass destruction in Iraq? Yeah, the ones that were never there? Turns out, they didn't mysteriously appear in Iran! For the last two years or so, Bush has been trying to convince the world that Iran has the capability to build a nuclear bomb. You know, the same Iran who backs those guys who throw rocks at tanks? Yeah, the same Iran who's sophistication is responsible for IED's (improvised explosive devices) in Iraq; yeah those guys. U.S. intelligence even released a report that informed the public that contrary to what Bush has been saying, Iran does NOT posses any nuclear technology, nor are they building a bomb. It turns out, that Bush knew about this since 2003! But instead, to gain support for the war in Iraq, or to justify his actions in Iraq, he had the public believe that Iran was working on something "evil". And now we have John "Grandpa Moses" McCain and Sarah "I'm on a mission from God" Palin, shoring up support by painting the picture of Iran being a threat.

What if Bush's popularity was up and he gained support to make a move on Iran? I mean, really, what if?!! Thats exactly what he did with Iraq! Its really sad that some people are too stubborn to admit that they were foolish in supporting this man and his war on terror. Look people, one lie always leads to more lies. Usually when you tell a lie, you have to tell more lies to cover up your story. If you don't believe me, think Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinski, or anybody you've seen busted on "Cheaters". I mean, lets be honest, we've all lied in our lives. Fortunately for most of us, our lies have not led to death and destruction combined with a 700 billion dollar tab at the local bar or strip club.

I don't know about you people, but don't you see a pattern since George Bush has been elected? Hell, the election itself was a lie, Al Queda and Bin Laden flying planes into the World Trade Center was a lie, Sadam Hussein having weapons of mass destruction in Iraq was a lie, and now this!!! Hell, I'm not sure if the guys name is George W. Bush anymore!!! Look, I know its almost 2009, and his reign of bullshit is almost over; I know this! I know that there's nothing we can do now to change what he has already done to the American public; thats not the point of this blog. However, we can be very careful of the next person we elect to the White House in November. For the love of everything good in our lives, please do not elect another "weapon of ass destruction". I'm sorry folks, but my anal sphincter just can't take it anymore.

BEWARE OF SNAKE OIL SALESMEN

So I've been watching these political conventions for the past two week, and you know what? Democrat or Republican, these folks are full of shit. No, not the candidates, they're trying to get elected; they have to lie to get in. Who's really full of shit are the speakers at these conventions. More specifically, the people who were once in the race via the primary stage.

I mean come on. Six months ago you were trying to convince me that you were the best person to run the country. And now today, you're a loser who didn't get nominated, and you stand before me, and try to convince me that the dude that kicked your ass is best for the country? Does that make sense? Talk about political convenience. Sheesh! Sure you're loyal to your party, and you support party interests. But really?

Could you imagine if people really did that shit in real life? Could you imagine if before asking a girl to dance at the club, you had a few dudes step forward to convince her to say yes? Could you imagine that shit?

"Hey baby, I know you told me no when I asked you to dance because my breath stinks, but dude right here has madd swagger, and dresses better than me...shit he might even be a baller...you need to dance with him baby...fuck it...you need to take him home after the club and have unprotected sex, and hope he gets you pregnant...you need to get with that...his penis is bigger than mine."

I haven't been to the club in a while, but I'm sure if I witnessed that I'd be literally rolling on the floor laughing at the loser turned salesman. Is that what's hot in the streets? I don't think any of us would think that would be a genuine endorsement. But alot of us sit and listen to the losers speak, and commend them or their endorsement. We look for them to give us that "red meat" on opposing candidates to satisfy our inner barbarian hater-ism, and we buy into them.

And we do this and forget that these clowns are losers with an agenda. They're either trying to get consideration for a job within the administration should the candidate win, or looking down the road for another run. Hillary Clinton did it, Mitt Romney did it, Mike Huckabee did it, Rudy Giuliani did it, and John McCain is doing it right now. McCain ran against George Bush and was a loser. He bucked the status quo, in an attempt to be the Maverick as they call him. But here he is sucking the dick of Bush in order to get elected. But now he wants to proclaim himself as a candidate for change.

Ha!

Politicians, Preachers and Police...

you just can't trust them.

Fuck you Rudy Giuliani....

ABORTION: WHERE DO YOU STAND?

Some people think that Black people are stupid for their unanimous support of the Democratic Party as opposed to the Republican Party. This is an ongoing debate for which I'll be blogging about real soon. Voting is not a stupid thing. Its actually our civic duty. And if you consider yourself a patriot, then its in your best interest to cast your vote in the upcoming presidential elections.

Now, whats stupid is the reasons people have for their choice in candidate, or even the political ideology they choose to identify with. I say its stupid, but hey, people wanna be a part of something, and that's why they identify themselves with certain voting blocks, or groups. Personal choice is one thing, but when you choose to identify with certain groups, and be influenced by them in your voting decision, I think you're foolish, and clearly unable to think for yourself.

Like evangelicals for example. These people are supposed to be the moral compass of our society because they have box seats in heaven. People like this always try and influence the ballot with their issues. In 2004, it was gay marriages, and from the looks of it, this year its gonna abortion. Well I don't know, but I don't think the reason gas was almost $5 per gallon was because of all the women who exercised their right by law to abort a pregnancy. With the appointment of three new Supreme Court justices by the next administration this is slowly becoming an issue for hard line social conservatives, and Evangelicals.

For many, this is why they find favor with the McCain-Palin GOP ticket. Not that its not an important issue for women to have the right to abort a pregnancy. But is this the sole issue that should serve as a deal breaker when casting your vote? Though an important issue for debate, I don't think it should even be in the top five of concerns, or issues facing the American public today. But don't tell that to evangelicals. To them its a very important issue as they for the most part advocate the right to life. But they're so stupid, that they're prepared to cast a vote for McCain because he's pro-life. Sure, give him your vote because he all about saving babies. Yup, the same guy who is all about going to war, or chasing Bin Laden to Hell as he put it. Lemme guess, innocent people don't get killed in war? Even more ignorant, is the fact that some people are pro-life and support the death penalty. If you're one of those people, and you feel up to it, please explain in your comments how you came to that decision. I guess that would explain all those hypocritical people who chose to bomb abortion clinics in protest back in the 90's.

Last week in a U.S. attack over in Afghanistan, they killed 90 people. Of whom, 60 of them were children. The U.S. Gov't refuses to acknowledge the death count, but the U.N. investigation sure has shed some light on it. Woo hoo for those pro-lifers who support McCain! But like I said, Evangelicals are stupid. You'd think that by believing in Jesus, and his ability to provide for them, that they wouldn't even care about what the gov't does. Or what other people do for that matter. But then again, its their job to gain as many souls as they can to have that big bash in heaven when its all said and done.

So they make gay marriages and abortion the real issue in America. Never-mind the economy, the mortgage crisis, unemployment, or that Maury Povich is still doing paternity shows. That shit isn't important; Jesus is the answer. Whats important is what women do with their bodies or their vagina. Well I got a message for you Evangelical, bible thumping, anti abortion women: Just because John McCain has added a vagina to his ticket, doesn't mean that he cares about yours. Personally, for the record, I think abortion is as much a personal choice, as a woman choosing breast implants, or breast reduction. In my opinion, I do not think that it should even be a legal issue.

Whats your take on the abortion issue?

JOHN McCAIN: GREAT JUDGEMENT THERE BUDDY!

You know how it feels to go to a party and see someone else with the same outfit you're wearing? I don't know about the fellas reading this, but I'm sure the ladies can feel me. When you see something like that, you feel sorta funny, sorta embarrassed. I know that's how I feel or have felt before when placed in a similar situation. Well, that's how I'm looking at John McCain's pick for a Vice Presidential running-mate.

I mean the guy got his ass knocked the fuck out like "Debo" did "Red" in the movie Friday from Obama's speech at the DNC. And this is what he comes up with in his announcement for VP? A woman who has only been govenor since 2006?? Not being sexist, or suggesting that a woman cannot run this country. That's not the issue. But hey, I don't expect my 10mth old daughter to start doing brain surgery in 6 months time either.

The funny thing about this, is that for the last month or so, he, John McCain has questioned Obama's experience. He has also questioned his judgement. But yet, this is his big announcement he had lemmings...oops...I meant republicans waiting for overnight. Questioning a resume or voting history is one thing, but to tie that in with his (Obama's) experience is another. Its like two virgins who've never seen any parts of the pussy arguing about who is best to have sex with a prostitute. Yes America is like a prostitute, and we the people have been taking it up the ass for quite some time now. Yep, for the last 8yrs to be exact.

And here comes John McCain to save the day, or at least sell us whores on the idea that he can be the best pimp. What's sad, is that there are millions of people who see this as a good choice in VP. Lord forbid that McCain wins. Lord forbid that he has a stroke the day after the inauguration after a night of drunken sex from his very wealthy wife who owns him. Lord forbid that would happen. If it does, we the people will be stuck with the re-incarnation of the "Church Lady" from "Saturday Night Live" to run this country.

Really Mr. McCain? Is that the best you can do? Clearly he's punch drunk if he thinks he now posses the "dream ticket". I really hate to think that him and his crew believe that by putting this woman on the ticket, that they're gonna attract all those "disgruntled" Hillary Clinton supporters. Hopefully grandpa Moses is smarter than that because Sarah Palin is no Hillary Clinton. She's a white woman like her, but she doesn't have the draw like our former first lady. If ya ask me, McCain and his team smoked those 18 million pieces of crack that fell from the glass ceiling that is women in politics. Hopefully she doesn't start wearing pants suits next week.

But suddenly, John McCain, Mr. Tough Guy, is viewed as a man who has championed the rights of women or their causes. The guy voted to have legislature make insurance companies cover Viagra, and not Birth Control for women. Hmmmm? Sounds kinda sexist to me, but what do I know. After all, he is a pro-lifer. Why else would he NOT want women to receive coverage for birth control pills, but allow men to have coverage for Viagra. But then again, he's 97yrs old and still has to keep his little shriveled up pecker erect. If I were a woman, I'd be insulted by this man and his attempt to be a reformed chauvinist pig.

Checkout the "Straight Talk Express" at work....