Reality Bytes and Pieces

Now that Black History Month is over, I was just wondering if anyone can answer the 10 questions at the bottom of this post that were selected from the Black Heritage Trivia Game by the Chicago Daily Herald.

If you can, then I guess you paid attention to whatever commercials were airing on television during NBA and college basketball games, or during sitcoms on the networks. If you fail the quiz, I’m guessing that you’re no different than anyone else — black or white.

Hopefully, school kids came away with some new knowledge this past month, but some us were kids not so long ago and most of the facts and figures learned during Black History Month are just as fresh in mind as trigonometry and foreign languages.

You can argue that keeping black history relevant in the minds of kids is just a matter of teaching black history year-round, but I think the reality is that kids know what they need to know when they’re expecting to be quizzed and graded. It all just gets fuzzy when you’re an adult and no matter what type of history you’re taught — black, American or European — you can’t remember everything with the same clarity as you get older.

That said, Black History Month should not be so much about teaching history as it should be teaching the next generation to understand the struggles of past generations so they can work towards achieving a brighter future together in a colorblind America.

The quiz below means something, but it doesn’t teach understanding, tolerance, mending fences and building bridges. How many teachers probably pay lip service to Black History Month and just throw out a bunch of facts as included in the quiz below? Probably more than you’d believe, especially when so many white teachers have little or no connection to black culture, people and history outside of a textbook.

Maybe the focus of Black History Month needs to be re-focused on the message and not memorizing the facts and figures. Just my opinion, but that’s something kids can remember throughout their lives.

Here’s the quiz:

1. What were the black soldiers who helped protect pioneers during the settlement of the American West called?

2. The Amistad mutiny took place in what year?

3. What was Malcolm X’s given name?

4. Which U.S. president signed the bill that made Martin Luther King Jr. Day a national holiday?

5. How long did the Montgomery, Ala., bus boycott last: six weeks, six months or more than a year?

6. What U.S. Supreme Court ruling declared that school segregation is unconstitutional?

7. Who was the first African American to win baseball’s Most Valuable Player award?

8. Who was the first African American to receive the Nobel Peace Prize: Ralph Bunche, Martin Luther King Jr. or Malcolm X?

9. Who was the first black woman nominated for an Academy Award for best actress?

10. What was the first hit song for Motown?

Answers: 1. Buffalo Soldiers. 2. 1839. 3. Malcolm Little. 4. Ronald Reagan. 5. More than a year. 6. Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka. 7. Jackie Robinson, in 1949. 8. Ralph Bunche. 9. Dorothy Dandridge. 10. “Shop Around” by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles.

Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) reluctantly said he would “reject” and “denounce” the support of Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan on Tuesday night when prodded by Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) during a debate. That’s all fine and dandy, but it appears Obama has historically hired Farrakhan followers and is currently promoting a link on his campaign website that features “controversial” Islamic organizations.

According to a Jan. 30 report by political commentator Debbie Schlussel, “[A] former Obama insider says that Obama’s sudden aversion to NOI and Farrakhan is belied by the fact that Obama employed and continues to employ several Farrakhan acolytes in high positions on his Illinois and U.S. Senate campaign and office staffs.”

Schlussel reported on the Nation of Islam affiliations of Obama staffers well before the recent controversy arose over Farrakhan’s unofficial endorsement of Obama. She was careful to note that the anonymous insider who provided her with information about Obama’s Farrakhan-allied staffers “is not connected with the Clintons and is not a disgruntled employee,” though I’m sure that will be contested by Obama supporters (See “comments” section on top of this page.).

“I have verified that this person — who agreed to talk on the condition of anonymity — held a key position in the Obama campaign,” Schlussel wrote. ”The insider was so close to Senator Obama that they frequently personally discussed and exchanged direct e-mail messages on campaign and policy matters.”

The anonymous insider told Schlussel that he “frequently objected to Mr. Obama’s placement of Cynthia K. Miller, a member of the Nation of Islam, as the Treasurer of his U.S. Senate campaign.” When Schlussel contacted Miller to inquire about her relationship with the Nation of Islam, she replied, “None of your business! Where are you going with this?”

Miller told Schlussel that the reason she resigned her position as Treasurer of Obama’s U.S. Senate campaign was not due to her involvement in the Nation of Islam, and there’s nothing Miller said or Schlussel reported to imply that Obama voiced his objections to her membership in the controversial organization.

The Penginator’s note:There is no direct connection between Cynthia K. Miller and Obama appearing in Google search results, but an inquisitive searcher might find the woman in question by using a few distinct key words … and you might notice something interesting in the search result. (If you’re a journalist, email me at penginator at yahoo.com to learn more. There’s a possible story here that might earn you top billing. Serious inquiries only, please.) 

“The Obama insider says he also objected to Obama’s involvement with Jennifer Mason, whom he says is also a member of the Nation of Islam,” Schlussel wrote. ”Mason is Obama’s Director of Constituent Services in his U.S. Senate office and is also in charge of selecting Obama’s Senate interns. She did not respond to repeated calls for comment.”

Here’s the red meat of Schussel’s investigation:

“But it’s not just that he employed these individuals in positions of power in his office, it’s that when the former associate raised objections, he says Mr. Obama’s position was that he saw nothing wrong with the Nation of Islam and didn’t think it was a problem. If true–and the fact that Ms. Mason still holds her prominent Obama Senate staff position bears that out–Obama’s condemnation of Farrakhan, this month, is phony.

“But the insider says there is more to it than that. Obama’s Illinois State Senate district consisted of prime Nation of Islam territory, including Hyde Park, home to Farrakhan’s mansion. It is not possible, Illinois politicos say, to win that district without the blessing of the NOI leader. NOI members, including consultant Shakir Muhammad, held important roles in the Obama state senate campaign.”

Read Schlussel’s report to find plenty more examples of Obama surrounding himself with those who espouse the anti-Semitic sentiments of Farrakhan, as well as pictures of Obama partying with his wife, Michelle, and Palestinian Liberation Organization/Arafat Advisor Edward Said at an Arab fundraiser.

In addition to Schlussel’s insight, a Jan. 25, 2008 report by CNSNews.com shows that a featured link on Obama’s campaign website promotes events sponsored by “contoversial” Islamic groups.

“A portion of the ‘Muslim Americans for Obama’ page lists proposals to establish a Muslim American advisory group on U.S. foreign policy; provide prayer areas in public places such as malls, airports, universities and government buildings; institute a law to allow Muslim employees to take time from their work day for prayer; and institute a law against harassment of Muslim women in public areas …

“But it is a link and a list of events on the Muslim Americans for Obama page that has prompted critics that consider themselves watchdogs of Islamist groups to take notice.

“The list of events on the Muslim Americans for Obama page includes voter registration drives at conventions sponsored by the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), held last April and August in Rosemont, Ill., and the convention co-sponsored by the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) and the Muslim American Society (MAS).”

Note that the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) ”is a Jamad Islamia group, which is on record as calling for jihad in the United States, to promote the notion of an Islamic world. ICNA also published something very recently saying that they are against suicide bombings, except when it comes to killing Israelis,” according to Middle East anaylst Daniel Pipes.

Further, FrontPageMagazine reports, ”MAS (Muslim American Society) was incorporated in the state of Illinois, in June of 1993. According to a December 2007 federal court brief concerning convicted terrorist Sabri Benkahla, a former member of the infamous ‘Virginia Jihad Network,’ ‘MAS was founded as the overt arm of the Muslim Brotherhood in America.’ [PDF] Amongst its founders was Mohamed Mahdi Akef, who is today the International Chairman of the Brotherhood.”

M. Zhudi Jasser, chairman of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, and a Muslim, told CNSNews.com, “Any candidate that engaged American Islamist organizations without any ideological litmus test about their stances regarding the transnational goals of Islamism, I think that is going to be a major liability.” There’s merit in Mr. Jasser’s warning, Obama, and you’d be wise to consider it.

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Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) is proud of his brother, Abongo ‘Roy’ Obama, who converted to Islam from Christianity. Sounds innocent enough if you read the Examiner.com article about Obama’s ties to his African family and their mixed religious backgrounds.

Here’s what the Examiner (D.C.) reported on Jan. 29, 2007 about Obama’s affection for brother, Roy:

“‘The person who made me proudest of all,’ Obama wrote, ‘was Roy. Actually, now we call him Abongo, his Luo name, for two years ago he decided to reassert his African heritage. He converted to Islam, and has sworn off pork and tobacco and alcohol.’”

Now, piece that together with a Jan. 15, 2008 report from Investor’s Business Daily (that appears nearly a year after the Examiner.com article) which introduces us to the real Roy, and you’ll see why there’s reason to question Obama’s brotherly love for his militant Muslim brother.

“Obama has close family ties to Kenya, and even founded a school in his ancestral village — the Senator Obama School.

“In the bloody conflict there, which already has claimed some 700 lives, Obama appears to have sided with opposition leader Raila Odinga, head of the same Luo tribe to which Obama’s late Muslim father belonged.

“Obama’s older brother still lives there. Abongo ‘Roy’ Obama is a Luo activist and a militant Muslim who argues that the black man must ‘liberate himself from the poisoning influences of European culture.’ He urges his younger brother to embrace his African heritage.

Beyond family politics, these ties have potential foreign policy, even national security, implications.”

The story remains untold to what extent Obama is committed to embracing his African heritage and supporting the militant activities of his brother, Roy, or the anti-Christian declarations of Raila Odinga, who claims to be his cousin. I think we already have a good idea about the leanings of his wife, Michelle, as evidenced by her tolerance for “white oppressors.”

If you think Hillary was the brains behind Bill in the White House, then just imagine the brilliant ideas Michelle has in store for her husband, Barack, to unleash on America. I’m guessing that she’s thinking, “It’s payback time!” And, maybe that’s a notion embraced by the entire Obama family.

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Finding, taming your inner ‘ghetto’ - “Ghetto is no longer where you live … It is how you live. It’s a state of mind. And I’m here to tell you it’s a mind-set that celebrates the worst,” said Cora Daniels, a journalist and author who was inspired to write the book, “Ghettonation: A Journey into the Land of Bling and Home of the Shameless…”

Wassup with this white girl? - Seems like she’s possessed by the ghost of Tupac. And, what’s she so pissed-off about? Regardless, she’s the future of America if something doesn’t “change,” Mr. Obama!

Robot sex scene breached broadcast rules - An Australian broadcasting company apparently violated some decency laws by featuring humans “interacting” with mechanical devices.

Website Helps Prankers, Stalkers and Predators Dial Anonymously - Change your voice and make the caller ID show it’s from a trusted friend, etc. Not sure how this company manages to stay in business. It’s a lawsuit waiting to happen.

Church Promotes “30-Day Sex Challenge” - “People are not having enough sex. An epidemic of breakups prove the needs that lead to a great sex life are being overlooked. Dirty dishes, frumpy clothes, and a lack of authentic connections are killing the romance. A great sex life is a challenge and takes focus, determination, and planning. Some say it’s an unrealistic goal, but we disagree. We believe you can have a great sex life, in fact we believe God wants you to have a great sex life…” Still not a believer? Watch the promotional video.

British Trannies Sue Pizza Hut - “Michael Kemp, 48, who was dressed in women’s clothes including a miniskirt told the Daily Mail: ‘A male member of staff approached us with a big smirk on his face and, when we asked for a table, he told us that the restaurant had run out of pizzas and told us to try somewhere else…”

Obama’s Website Translated into Ebonics - I clicked the “dialectize” button, but I still don’t know what the heck he’s talking about when he says we need to embrace “CHANGE.”

Cynthia McKinney Is the Only 100% Black Presidential Candidate - Ain’t no cream in this coffee.

Speaking of Cynthia McKinney - She’s one “hot ghetto mess.”

KKK Recruitment Message - “We are the Ku Klux Klan of the 21^st century. Today the KKK still stands for the unity of all white Christians.  We don’t hate other people or other races…” Oh, sure. You guys are just misunderstood. If people only got a chance to know the guys under the hoods… uh-huh.

Gene Simmons Sex Tape - First “Screech,” now this nasty old geezer … What’s next, Urkell? I haven’t watched it, but it’s here if you want it.

Kool-Aid Kicks - Reebok’s cure for stinky feet just might smell better than it tastes when mixed with human foot sweat.

Solar-powered Sex Toys - What happens when you stick ’em where the sun don’t shine?

No Friends? No Problem! - Your “fake buddy” will make you look popular, even if you’re a loser.

Still friendless? - Give the “Popularity Dialer” a shot and your cellphone will be ringing whenever you feel the need to look important while standing alone in the corner at a party.

No black friends? - Fo-shizzle, mah nizzle! Here’s a service that’ll give you some street cred.

Still looking for black friends? - When you just don’t have the time to make friends with black people, you can always trying buying their friendship.

Tired of meeting nice people? - Why not explore the wonderful and dangerous world of prison dating?

Don’t want your date to run away? - Well, that won’t be a problem if you try dating an amputee.

Corky needs love, too! - This website is the “E-Harmony” of the “differently abled” world.

Read my lips! - Tired of listening to your date and engaging in meaningless small talk?

Love is blind - Good excuse to use your hands on the first date.

Date your cousin - This l’il redneck honkey tonk is gonna git you some down-home lovin’.

Meet the racist of your dreams! - If you’re white, hate everyone who’s not, and only date within your race, look no further.

These Jews mean business - This ain’t just a dating website for Jews — it’s a marriage-minded dating website, so come prepared and don’t forget to bring some hard candy for your future mother-in-law.

Atheists who belive in love - Just remember, you won’t get a nice Christmas present from an atheist.

Date with “the Force” - There’s just something sexy about dating a Jedi!

Witchy women - She’ll cast a spell on you .. and, you’ll like it!

Pimply computer geeks - Time to get your game on, nerds!

Hogs and Heffers - That’s not bacon you’re smelling! It’s the man or woman of your dreams.

Small things with big packages? - Midgets need love, too!

Hello, up there! - Get out the step-ladder! It’s gonna be a long climb before for that first kiss.

Flip-a-coin - For those not sure if they’d like to date a man or woman. One way or another, “Bicupid’s” gonna shoot you in the ass.

You’ve been very bad! - If you’re coming out of an abusive relationship and enjoyed it, this is the place for you.

Handsome “womyn” aplenty - If it looks like a man, talks like a man and acts like a man, it’s probably just a really handsome butch lesbian looking for love on this website.

Hairy homosexuals - Find the Wookie of your dreams!

Let’s just be friends - Looking for love without sex? Join a monastery or try this website.

Graze for love - Meet without meat.

Sore losers - Just because you have herpes doesn’t mean you can’t be a winner in the game of love!

Magic Johnsons - Keep on playing until the game’s over.

Damaged Goods - Meet happy people with every STD imaginable.

Honk if you’re horny - Ever been in the back of a big rig? Here’s your chance to get some truck stop lovin’.

In wake of the recent media buzz about the potential for the man who would become America’s first black President being assassinated, there hasn’t been a single mention by the mainstream media about how such a tragedy would impact our nation, its citizens and their communities. If anyone’s thinking that Americans would simply mourn the loss of their leader by paying their respects and carrying on with their lives on in due time, just as they did when Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy were murdered in office, think again.

The mainstream media has noted in their reckless reports about the potential for Obama to be assassinated that this is a real fear among blacks as we edge closer to the reality of a black man becoming President of the United States. Many blacks simply don’t trust that the racists and hate-mongers among us will let Obama lead our diverse nation.

Just read what world heavyweight-light champion Bernard Hopkins said in a Feb. 12 report and you’ll see that blacks’ fears are growing and being taken seriously, especially when the media promotes the notion of Obama being assassinated in their headlines.

“If he gets the nomination they won’t let him become president, but if they do, it will be for a short time, maybe less than a month or two … His life would be in jeopardy.” Hopkins said. “People may say it is time for change but when it comes down to it, I don’t think America is ready for that type of heat … I do not think Obama would survive for too long if he won and Hillary seems the best person for the job.”

Now, let’s breach the topic the mainstream media has yet to touch, possibly out of fear that they would offend blacks by insinuating that they would rise up and riot in cities across the U.S. in wake of the assassination of Obama, or possibly even an unsuccessful attempt on his life. 

Riots spurred by the assassination of Obama would be a real threat to Americans’ safety and that of their communities across the U.S., and anyone who thinks differently needs to recall the outcome from the Rodney King trial in Los Angeles, Calif. Remember, Rodney King was an unknown black man in a single city until he achieved his fame. Obama has achieved national fame and is embraced in the hearts of millions of blacks across the nation.

It’s time for the media to take their kid gloves off and acknowledge that the potential for mass chaos, devastation, destruction and loss of innocent lives is a true threat to our nation, should an assassination attempt be made — successful or unsuccessful – on the life of a President Obama.

Instead of shamelessly playing on the fears of so many black Americans while inspiring and raising the hopes of racists and hate mongers that Obama might be assassinated, one would be inclined to assume that the media would make attempts to interview federal law enforcement officials, especially the U.S. Secret Service, about how they are preparing for the possibility of such a threat to Obama’s life while having them affirm their allegiance to any person of any race who holds the office of President of the United States. That might go a long way in drowning the fears of blacks in hope for preserving the life of the man who would become America’s first black president. When was the last time you heard any law enforcement agency or official publicly re-affirm their committment to protecting blacks?

Blacks truly need to believe that federal law enforcement efforts would be committed to providing the same top-notch protection to a black president as they would afford any white person elected to lead our nation. In the sad and unfortunate event that such an attempt on Obama’s life was ever made, there needs to be no question about the integrity of our nation’s law enforcement officials and agents, racial preferences and their allegiance, or lack thereof, to a black Commander-in-Chief.

The mainstream media would be wise to include such professions of commitment from federal law enforcement officials in their hypothetical reports about an assassination attempt on Obama’s life, so that if this unfortunate event should ever occur, blacks and those already questioning the racial preferences of our federal government, will not seek justice in the streets and know that law enforcement did everything within their power to prevent such a horrible tragedy.

Should the media persist in hypothesizing about the assassination of a President Obama, they should consider featuring black voices advocating the mending of fences, not tearing them down, and how the murder of Obama would destroy every civil rights victory achieved by Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy. Until those black voices are given an outlet by the media to be heard in conjunction with reckless ponderings about Obama’s potential to be assassinated, silence will prevail on the airwaves, in print and across the Internet, and conspiracy theories will continue to stir in the minds of blacks fearful of one of their own falling victim to another hate crime at the hands of a racist and federal officials who didn’t care enough to protect Obama.

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Feminist Karate Union - Next time you’re tempted to say, “Woman, make me a steak,” you better be prepared to either make it yourself or meet your maker. These ladies ain’t taking your orders and will make you their bitch quicker than you can beg for forgiveness.

Fight or flight? - What do you do if you’ve just pissed-off a blind guy with a black belt in Tae Kwon Do? If you run, he won’t be able to chase you, but you’ll look like a big wuss. If you stay and fight him, you’ll be accused of assaulting a handicapped person. Chances are, with this guy, he’ll drop you in a heartbeat. There’s really no safe option that preserves your dignity and pearly whites. The moral of the story is to be kind to blind people.

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Rapper Q-Tip of Tribe Called Quest, which I’ll admit sounded pretty hot back in the day, believes Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) has the power to “change” America for the better, just like rap music has done for ending poverty, reducing drug use and raising the self-esteem of those caught up in the ghetto culture. Sure, I’ll entertain the notion that Sen. Obama might have the power to influence positive change if elected, but taking a page from the rap industry playbook to generate succesful results is downright ignorant.

“Hip-hop culture was the product of the impoverished who found strength and solace in this music phenomenon. It is a transformational art form born of neighborhoods where crime and drugs were on the rise and self-esteem was sinking. The education system was failing, and the odds were against us,” states Q-Tip in his endorsement of Obama. “But as a people, we persevered. I know about having true substance, new ideas and a desire for fundamental change like Senator Obama … I am endorsing Barack Obama because I feel that we can benefit greatly from a leader that offers sound judgment and experience rooted in the lives of real people.” 

Wow! I had no idea rap music had achieved such great success in transforming the lives of so many, aside from making millionaires out of music industry moguls and a select few rappers who manage to remain on the scene after their first albums are released. And, now, Q-Tip would have us believe that a President Obama will offer the same “sound judgement” as enlisted by the rap industry to ”change” America for the better? Surely, Sen. Obama is smart enough to realize that rap music is anything but a vehicle for promoting positive change … and, you’re kidding yourself if you truly believe any of Q-Tip’s unfounded rant that attempts to equate the so-called positive of influence of rap music with the power of Sen. Obama to influence positive change across our diverse nation.

As far as rap music’s positive effects on raising the self-esteem of listeners and helping them to persevere when faced with tough challenges, no matter where they come from, let’s consider the fact that we still see and hear:

1. Rappers dropping lyrics about women being “bitches,” “sluts,” “whores,” etc.
2. By his own admission, rapper Ludacris, while addressing college students about safe sex and condom use with Sen. Obama in 2006, said, “I talk a lot about sex in my music, but you don’t ever hear me talk about condoms.”
3. The prolific use of the “N-word,” but we are told to believe that’s just a term of affection among blacks, though not a single person who is not black should ever let it slip from his lips without the expectation of a physical beat down, getting fired from your job or expelled from school, a visit from the Reverends Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton … or all of the above.
4. Ghetto life being glamorized in rap videos as we watch gangstas roll down the streets of neighborhoods most sensible people know better than to drive on during the daytime even with a police escort.
5. Album titles such as Nas’ latest release, “Nigger,” being met with initial media controversy, then peddled by merchants for profit with not so much as a whisper from anyone further condemning the album’s release on shelves within clear view of kids who will be the next generation to embrace the “N-word.”
6. Drinking Cristal at the club or sipping 40s on the front porch with your homeboys is the thing to do if you want to be a true playa’.
7. Toting a gun is nothing but a sensible means of protecting yourself and the ones you love, because you never know who might want to bust a cap in your ass.
8. Smiling is an absolute no-no, unless you’re showing off your golden or platinum “grill” because you always need to look tough and intimidating, never friendly and thereby risk giving the impression that you’re weak.
9. Smacking your bitch is just a means of spousal discipline to ensure your mutually loving and respectful relationship endures through troubled times.
10. Prison must be portrayed as a right of passage in to adulthood, and the more times you’re locked up, the harder you get, which is a good thing.
11. It’s not a party unless there are dozens of scantily clad women and you’re the only male.
12. Driving your parents old car just isn’t cool because by the the time you reach the ripe old age of 19, it’s logical that you should be able to afford a pimped-out Cadillac Escalade through your “entrepeneurial” endeavors, like freelance pharmaceutical sales on street corners. Working as a waiter or store clerk will get you nowhere quickly, and that’s just not gonna fly if you want to get with the honeys.
13. Smoking a fat joint chock full of the “chronic” is just a means of relaxation and harmless fun.
14. Getting more tattoos than an Eagle Scout has merit badges is a true sign of your accomplishments.
15. Mimicking every cool new phrase or terminology crafted by Snoop Dogg, like “fo-shizzle,” will come in handy on the SAT verbal section, and possibly during interviews with potential employers who think their companies need to embrace diversity by hiring someone who wears his pants hanging off his ass, has a chain around his neck with a oversized medallion that mesmerizes anyone who gazes at the spinning replica of a tire rim, and has an amazing global business sense because of the numerous watches dangling on both of his wrists (each one telling time in a different global time zones so he knows when the opening bells ring on the stock markets in New York, London and Frankfurt, of course).  

I’m sure I forgot something, but the rap industry is so inventive, a new trend will certainly arise in the near future that glamorizes every parent’s worst nightmare, or manages to put money in the pockets of people exploiting the vulnerability of America’s youth by making them believe they can have it all if they try really hard to find shortcuts on the, more often than not, long and winding road to success.

So, Q-Tip, if electing Obama will create positive “change” just like rap music has done for so many young, impoverished and vulnerable young Americans struggling to improve their lives, I’m dying to hear about how the rest of hard-working, goal-oriented Americans will fare under a President Obama, because you’re pretty much telling them that they should quit their days jobs and not give a shit about pursuing the American Dream the old fashioned way — by working hard and earning it, all while having a strong sense of respect for others and self.

Whether you realize it or not, Q-Tip, you just described how to achieve the American Nightmare, and that’s probably not the endorsement that Sen. Obama was hoping to receive or the inspirational message to voters that he’d like to promote. Bling-bling! It’s time to wake-up to reality.

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Obama’s Global Anti-poverty Bill Could Cost U.S. Taxpayers Billions
MEDIA COVER-UP: Man Claims He Had Sex, Used Drugs with Obama
O.J. Endorses Hillary Over Obama
Obama Assassination Would Cause Riots Across U.S.
Media “Pimping” Obama Assassination Idea to Radicals

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