Every Coin

Republican National Committee chair Michael Steele, in an interview with the Washington Times, says he's planning an "off the hook" public relations offensive to attract young blacks and Hispanic voters.

The RNC's first black chairman will "surprise everyone" when updating the party's image using the Internet and advertisements on radio, on television and in print, he told The Washington Times.
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"There was underlying concerns we had become too regionalized and the party needed to reach beyond our comfort" zones, he said, citing defeats in such states as Virginia and North Carolina. "We need messengers to really capture that region - young, Hispanic, black, a cross section ... We want to convey that the modern-day GOP looks like the conservative party that stands on principles. But we want to apply them to urban-suburban hip-hop settings."

Asked if this venture will be cutting-edge, Steele replied, "I don't do 'cutting-edge.' That's what Democrats are doing. We're going beyond cutting-edge."

Steele recently said that President Obama's stimulus was just "bling bling."
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As I prepared for the overnight blizzard of 09, I caught the Dl Hughely Show on CNN. The 2 guest were the Chuck D and My Hero Mike Steele. Steele is so ready for the Prime time. As far as the whole Rush Limbaugh thing, people he is in an entertainer. True and Tried controversy sells....Think of Rush as a Repub. 50cent. When ratings get low or in 50's case a new record is about to drop, you got to create some buzz. I can't beleive you "people" are still falling for these tired tricks....lol.. Take a look..I've never followed trends, never was a follower. Never went the same way as the masses, always scoffed at the notion “Strength in Numbers”-- what if your following fools. That's how im starting to feel about the whole Democratic Party. They seem to be very meek and weak, win lose or draw you can respect cats that are straight up with you. I know the whole Obama thing is a major cog, but to be honest he the exception to this argument. He would have won if he was Republican of Indy, he the perfect politician. Take him out the equation and I think the Dems are some blow-hard lames. Nancy Pelosi is a joke. She's got nuffin done in the House---(this should be Hillary gig and Colin Powell should be Sec. of State). I'm not here to bang on her....(looks like Sidney is tho— , she got that I never banged an Oscar winner before smile). Some other points of the Dems weakness-

• Civil liberties? Nope, they can’t even agree on Gay Marriage.
• Education? Nope, they don’t want any “new” taxes to take care of the problem.
• Anti-War? Nope, they showed exactly what they think about that.
• Invade Iraq? Yep, fine by them.
• Fund the war? Yep, can’t stop that. Obama's sending 20k to Afghanny? Of course not! Don’t be silly.
• What about health care for everyone? Wow, why even suggest that? There goes a decent amount of funding, that would never happen.

On the other hand, I'm really feeling that the Republican party is turning the corner as a group. The hiring of Mike Steele was met with in trepidation by the black community. They feel as it's a Sell-Out move, Uncle Tom etc.....more ignorance. You have to think of the Black vote as the most important vote but also the least informed. Listen, the Steele appointment is only going to further our political muscle. Let me break it down
There are 2 sides to every coin, Obama's plan might work but best believe others have some ideas on how to help this country
I honestly feel the Republican mantra fits more blacks then the Dems, Republicans- conservative, against gay marriages, heavy into religion etc.
Martin Luther King, Booker T. Washington, Ida B. Wells, Fredrick Douglass, Carter G Woodson, Denzel Washington, Abe Lincoln are Republicans
Steele is the Real Deal......If everything keeps progression, look for him to win after Obama's two term is up.

Speaking about Obama--what the deal with the Afgahny War. There's a report that he's sending 30k troops over there as some cats on horses with old rusty AK's are lighting our asses up. Afghan is a special place......the rugged terrain makes it virtually impossible to be captured by outsiders, in fact it never be seized yet many have tried. Superpowers like the Germans, British, Russian and now Americans have tried in bloody vain. As lase of the Soviets gotta whipped up by the Afghannys. Funny that war layed the groundwork for 9-11.

"For over nine years, the Soviet Army conducted military operations against the Afghan mujahideen rebels. The American CIA, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia assisted in the financing of the resistance because of their anti-communist stance.

Among the foreign participants in the war was Osama bin Laden, whose Maktab al-Khidamat (MAK) (Office of Order) organization trained a small number of mujahideen and provided some arms and funds to fight the Soviets. Bin Laden played only a limited part in this conflict and, in 1988, he broke away from the MAK with some of its more militant members to form Al-Qaida, in order to expand the anti-Soviet resistance effort into a worldwide Islamic fundamentalist movement."

The CIA assisted in guns, ammo, vehicles etc. Now, I think that's how it should return to. Ground troops wont make a dent in this war. There masters of guerrilla warfare, modern US weapon like smart bombs, night vision etc. are a non-factor. You gotta understand why this war is not winnable- these people don't have a concept of peace. They fight not to win but because it's all they know.Hello they beat the mighty USSR with horses and some US loaned rocket launchers. Here's how Obama can save face and get the hell out, rebuild the CIA back to it early prominence. There a bunch of Pussy-footed Sissy's now!! I could build the CIA back in a few minor steps. 1st- Stop hiring only white men that stick out like sore thumbs over in the middle east area. 2nd- Show some force and stick to your guns. 3rd- stop being so media accessible, the name of the game is espionage..be secretive They need to hit certain targets and try infiltrating from the inside out. Ground war will be an Exercise in Futility.

It so funny how we get to a destination. There's highs and lows. How did (I), one of the most liberal cats start turning to the GOP. Who knows, maybe seeing everybody go one way, make me re-evaluate and say...Naw!!!. And that my friends is the real beauty of America. 2 sides to every coin!!!

A few sunday's ago I went to the White Turtle (NIPSEYS) with some of my friends for some wings and watch the NBA Triple Header. We got into a big discussion about marriage,love and other female topics (hey guys gossip too). I have 3.5(my brother just got engage..congrats) friends that are married and most of the others are in long-term relationships. I think me and like 3 of my other homey are the only ones not in long-term relationships. I think those that are in long term relationships look at my views and ideas on relationships as out of touch and very eccentric. For instance we got into a argument over is marriage for life. I personally don't think marriage is for life for the simple fact that it such a high rate of divorce. Things that are “For Life” should be- loving/caring for your kids and family, and staying black( except MJ)--everything else can and will usually change. My friends say I'm being cynical, and I say I'm being realistic---why go into a partnership with fake expectations. That's not to say you don't try your hardest to live and grow together etc, but the law of avg.'s and the nature of the beast your dealing with ,saying there a good chance it won't last forever. I think a Man's biggest oversight is the fact that they really think it about “them”. They think they got there wife/girl-friend cause there game/ way of treating her and all that . I try to tell them, a girls probably heard every line that ever been invented at that time, just be you but know....... Woman cheat 40% OF the time..........Take A Look!!!

The Game is the Game.....Always. No doubt if my spouse cheated on me, I would be crushed and hurt but also I knew that part of the game I was entering. Think about it, when Men cheat, were dog's, we woman cheat, we didn't give them the proper attention. “Blame Game”. Listen...... to all the Simps and Ladies who think ish' just falls out of the sky......There no wild card that saves the day, I'm pretty sure there no such thing as a Soul-Mate.....take chances, get-out your comfort zone and be happy you woke up. Other then that be miserable, 'Uck Standards work on Priorities.....THIS LADY IS SHARP AND SPEAKS THE TRUTH--JAQUE REID IS SO FINE

PUT IT THERE.... OR DROP IT

• MARRIED AND BORED OR SINGLE AND LONELY----DAMN ROCK!!!!Once again, why get married after you get Rich......... According to the LA Times-
  http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la...0,843752.story. Chris Rock is in a nasty Civil Suit with a jump-off from 1999. "
  Her attorney, Neville Johnson, said Zsibrita initially filed the suit under seal because she did not want to run afoul of the confidentiality agreement contained in a 2000 settlement of the paternity case. He said that Zsibrita should not be bound by the agreement because Rock had talked about her during a 2004 appearance on Stern's show. According to a summary of the show included in court papers, the comedian said that his sexual liaison with Zsibrita was consensual and that he had been set up by a Nigerian hustler who was actually the father of her child." Wow who knew Nigerian Hustler were so evil. Rock stepped up on this one-shorty aight-Take A Gander
  
  

  Here's Chris and Wifey in happier(??) times