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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — So called “Birthers” who believe President Obama was born in Africa filed a lawsuit recently demanding California’s secretary of state to verify the eligibility of presidential candidates before allowing them on the November ballot.

Republican primary write-in candidate John Albert Dummett Jr., Markham Robinson of the American Independent Party of California was primarily responsible for filing the suit.  Robinson was among those who claimed in 2009 that Obama was ineligible to be president despite his release of a birth certificate showing that he was born in Honolulu.

It seems funny to me that there are those who believe that the agencies responsible for ensuring that each candidate is eligible just laid down on the job and let some faker from Africa ascend to the presidency.  Speaking of conspiracy theories…

Even Sheriff Joe Arpaio is in on the action (video Arizona sheriff Unveils Obama birth probe).  Doesn’t he have his hands full kicking Mexican’s out of his state and putting pink panties on prisoners?

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Michael Rosenburg said in a column written for SI.com in November 2010 of Cameron Newton, “What I find remarkable is that, if all of this is true, the under-the-table payments are what would upset people the most. I mean, yes, it is against NCAA rules. But in any other segment of society, if a college kid found a way to use his talents to bring in money to support his father’s church, he would be a hero. There would be glowing newspaper profiles and probably a few humanitarian awards. If a kid does it in college football, he’s a villain.”  Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/michael_rosenberg/11/10/cam.newton/index.html#ixzz1AjrphO5f

I happen to agree with Michael and would like to take it one step further and say it’s time for the NCAA to pony up and start paying players what they are worth instead of financially riding on the backs of these young athletes during the prime of the careers.

I’m sitting there looking at the BCS championship and I am noticing the stands are filled to the brim.  There are concessions being sold, memoriabilla being sold, cups, t-shirts, hats, posters, jersies, television commercials, referees are making a salary, sports casters and on and on…. hundreds of millions of dollars are being made.  And sportscasters are making some kind of big deal about a supposed $180,000 payment for a player reasonably responsible for filling the stands?

This legal slavery should be stopped!  Now!  Pay these kids like you pay their coaches, grounds keeping staff, television broadcasters, television stations, sponsors and every one else in America who is making a buck off of them!

JBII

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T.I. born Clifford Joseph Harris Jr. better known by his stage name T.I. or T.I.P., is an American recording artist, film & music producer, and occasional actor. He is the founder and co-chief executive officer (CEO) of Grand Hustle Records and he is also a repeat felony offender criminal, with a record as long as your arm that needs to go to jail and ROT THERE!  And this is why:

Since I’m not a young man I try very hard to refrain from commenting about the rap world; a world I know little or nothing about.  Still, I often look around at those young folks, who should be the brightest stars in the rap/hip-hop world and I am woefully disappointed by their conduct and behavior.  It seems that these guys and gals just can’t—or—worse, just won’t get it!

These super star young folks have access to fame, money, luxury and all of the things any successful business person could desire, yet they are continually thrown into prisons across America while allowing themselves to be fleeced of their earnings by any “bling” salesman with an idiotic fad accompanying an outrageous price tag!

So I’m sorry young people but I gotta say it this time: “T.I.P. deserves to ROT in prison and I hope they throw away the key never let him out!”

Why? Read the rest of this entry »

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President Barack Obama made a historic appearance on ‘The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” and although Stewart applied his usual political humor to subjects that were instead very serious, many of his questions seemed to swipe at the commander in chief and his performance in office thus far.

At one point Stewart remarked that Obama’s  slogan while running for office was “YES WE CAN!” Stewart suggested replacing the slogan in a future election run with: “Yes we can, given certain conditions…”

The President more seriously returned that he would say in the future, “Yes we can, but it’s not going to happen over night.”

Stewart further criticized Obama’s reform efforts of the national health care system, calling the President’s efforts “timid.”

Obama emphatically answered: “I have a profound disagreement with you.” He went on to mention that 30 million new people who did not have to go bankrupt to receive health care was not a timid accomplishment.   Stewart defended that he hadn’t suggested the reform was “inconsequential.” Obama retorted sternly: “The suggestion was that it was ‘timid.’”

Because many Democrats are angry that the health care reform bill did not contain the touted ‘public option’ and other party desires, many are ready to throw him under the bus and call him “timid.”  But as the President suggested, one step at a time is neither “overnight” nor “timid.”

Wake up people and smell the coffee.  We’ve got to far to go to accomplish some good in this country to fragment off because we didn’t get everything we wanted in the first year of Obama’s presidency.

JBII

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By now just about everyone knows that Juan Williams was fired from NPR earlier this week for his comments about race relations and his fears about getting on planes with Muslim Americans. For the record his comments on Bill O’Reily’s show were, “Look, Bill, I’m not a bigot. …You know the kind of books I’ve written about the civil rights movement in this country. … But when I get on the plane, I got to tell you, if I see people who are in Muslim garb and I think, you know, they are identifying themselves first and foremost as Muslims, I get worried. I get nervous.”

What is perplexing to me is how quickly his integrity was attacked by the left. Like this man, who has written and spoken about the civil rights movement and has had a stalwart career supporting freedom and equality issues somehow became a monster by one statement.

Even his former boss NPR CEO Vivian Schiller shamelessly attacked Williams’ mental health at an Atlanta Press Club even by stating Williams “should have kept his feeling about Muslims between himself and ‘his psychiatrist or his publicist’” though she later recanted her statement writing on the NPR website “I spoke hastily and I apologize to Juan and others for my thoughtless remark.”

Williams compounded his transgression by quoting the jihadist threat of convicted would-be Times Square bomber Faisal Shahzad: “He said the war with Muslims, America’s war is just beginning, first drops of blood. I don’t think there’s any way to get away from these facts.”

Still the left seemed to miss the fact that Williams later emphasized in the segment that a distinction needed to be made between “moderate” and “extremist” Muslims.

As a lifelong member of the left I am alarmed at how Mr Williams has been hung out to dry. Democrats are proving to be, to me, just as pig-headed and as close-minded as the right. The political correctness is enough to make you throw up!

It would be different if what Juan said was a lie. I think everyone is a bit uneasy traveling with Muslims these days. Not because they are Muslims, or that they are different religiously or anything stupid like that. But rather, because they are the only ones blowing up planes and crashing them into world trade centers right now. When other groups start hijacking planes I’ll fear flying with them as well.

In this issue the left has me very disappointed. Sure, not one 9/11 hijacker wore Muslim “garb” as it were. But to Juan’s larger point, it’s the fear of those folks who identify themselves first as something other than American that can scare you when riding on a plane. Though it is unfortunate the start to fixing a problem is to admit that you have it in the first place. Juan boldly admitted that he, like millions of Americans—on both sides of the fence—terrified. And if it is never spoken about, it can never be fixed.

But I suppose the worst thing that has me the most upset is the piling on of the left and the unadulterated personal attacks against Juan exercising his constitutional right to express his views. He didn’t attempt to attack Muslims he simply said he felt uneasy flying with folks who have extremist members who would just as soon kill him, by crashing his plane in a building, as look at him. But if it doesn’t tow the left party line then Juan is summarily fired and disgraced and I don’t like that! If we throw a democratic stalwart like Juan Williams away then God bless any of us who decide to have our own opinion about one situation or another.

JBII

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I get angry when I see people we have grown to trust turn out to be folks just out to make a buck.  Have you seen the Montel Williams’ commercial where he lauds the benefits of the Money Mutual loan company?

These loans go after people who cannot ordinarily qualify to borrow even $500.00 from most banks and I promise you that if you take one you will pay an interest rate that could keep you in debt for years.

I was in a bad situation and took a loan from Citi Financial.  What was amazing is how I couldn’t go into Citi Bank and get a conventional loan but the same company sent me to its other branch, Citi Bank where they hooked me right up with a 31% interest loan.  The $7,500 that I borrowed will be paid in full at $14,000 dollars.

Bottom line.  Don’t you even think about taking that money the Montel promises you is such a great deal!  Do something else!  Starve if you have too.  No credit score required… I’ll bet not!

JBII

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Statement by Wyclef Jean on Haiti Earthquake

“Haiti today faced a natural disaster of unprecedented proportion, an earthquake unlike anything the country has ever experienced.

The magnitude 7.0 earthquake – and several very strong aftershocks – struck only 10 miles from Port-au-Prince.

I cannot stress enough what a human disaster this is, and idle hands will only make this tragedy worse. The over 2 million people in Port-au-Prince tonight face catastrophe alone. We must act now.

President Obama has already said that the U.S. stands ‘ready to assist’ the Haitian people. The U.S. Military is the only group trained and prepared to offer that assistance immediately. They must do so as soon as possible. The international community must also rise to the occasion and help the Haitian people in every way possible.”

Many people have already reached out to see what they can do right now. We are asking those interested to please do one of two things: Either you can use your cell phone to text “Yele” to 501501, which will automatically donate $5 to the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund (it will be charged to your cell phone bill), or you can click here to DONATE.

Thank you,
Wyclef

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On Tuesday, a catastrophic earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but the death toll — already in the thousands — is climbing fast.

This is the worst earthquake to hit the area in more than 200 years. Entire communities have been ripped apart and as many as 3 million people have been directly affected, including tens of thousands of American citizens who are in Haiti.

Our neighbors in Haiti are racing to confront the enormous devastation — and the OFA community can help.

Click here for more information about essential relief efforts and ways you can help today. Read the rest of this entry »

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BENTONVILLE, Ark., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — In response to the tragic earthquake in Haiti, Walmart operations around the world and the Walmart Foundation today announced a $500,000 monetary donation to Red Cross emergency relief efforts in Haiti. The company is also sending pre-packaged food kits valued at $100,000 to Haiti at the request of the Red Cross.

An earthquake of magnitude 7.0 struck southwest of Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, on Tuesday afternoon, devastating the city and leaving thousands dead.

“At Walmart, helping communities is what we do every day around the world, especially in times of need,” said Doug McMillon, president and CEO, Walmart International. “Many of the markets where we operate in the Americas’ region are launching support campaigns, and we will continue to look for opportunities to provide much needed relief.”

The Walmart Foundation has also launched a web page, www.walmartstores.com/haiti through which customers and associates can make donations to nonprofits that are also supporting relief efforts in Haiti.

“Our thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted by the devastation in Haiti, including the hundreds of thousands of Haitians who are our customers and our associates in the U.S. and abroad,” said Margaret McKenna, president of the Walmart Foundation. “We will continue to monitor the situation and look for additional ways that we can assist in the relief efforts.”

“The American Red Cross is rushing supplies and disaster management staff to Haiti in the aftermath of this earthquake, and we are grateful for the generous contributions of Walmart, its associates and its customers,” said Gail McGovern, president and CEO of the American Red Cross. “Walmart has been there to help save the day for people during their time of need both in the U.S. and across the world, supporting the work of the American Red Cross to bring help and hope during emergencies.”

In September 2008, Walmart donated more than $100,000 to support disaster relief for Haitians that were impacted by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, which killed hundreds of people and damaged and destroyed thousands of homes.

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Recently you haven’t been able to pick up a magazine or turn on a television without seeing Tiger Woods’ face all over it. All types of accusations and charges have been aimed at the young golfer since his single car accident last month.

Although a subsequent highway patrol investigation ended in Woods receiving a fine for “Careless Driving”, the accident has been fuel for much fodder in the mainstream media. Rumors of domestic violence and infidelity loomed over and soon became an avalanche of alleged adulteresses. Meanwhile, Tiger was noticeably absent and unavailable.

Many people have indicated that Tiger owes the public an apology. “He should come out and admit to it like a man,” some pundits say. My question to you is, “Does Tiger Woods owe you an apology?” Read the rest of this entry »

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