Originally Posted by Tinoire Folks were waking up in 2005... so the establishment went and got a guy who could shut everyone up, especially the discontented Black Folks who were welcoming White Folks to the back of the bus. Now it's shut up White folks, there's a Black man in charge, things are looking up, up, up, when the truth is we're all under the bus. It ain't gonna work Barack, you think this is bad? You had the gall to tell Harry Belafonte and Cornel West to 'cut you some slack' because ...
The current crop of soap opera scandals that dominates the political conversation in this country is particularly annoying. We’ve got a member of the House of Representatives who accidentally posted suggestive pictures to the internet, and we have a former VP candidate (and potential future Presidential candidate) misrepresenting the story of Paul Revere’s legendary ride. Can we all just agree that they are both stupid assholes and move on? No, because that would leave a void in the ...
In case anyone was unclear on this.... The Basic Economic Security Tables for Michigan, a study that analyzes the cost of essential needs for singles and families across Michigan, found the cost of providing basic necessities -- such as shelter, food and transportation -- far exceeds minimum wage and the paychecks of people working full-time in low-paying job categories. Among the findings: • Single Michigan residents without children must earn ...
With very little debate the Patriot Act Extension was passed with flying colors in the house and senate yesterday. The most exciting news about this event is that Obama signed it with an autopen... Obama signs Patriot Act extension with autopen By JIM ABRAMS The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Congress on Thursday passed a four-year extension of post-Sept. 11 powers to search records and conduct roving wiretaps in pursuit of terrorists. Votes ...