Dear friends,
Considering John McCain's "clever" choice of Sarah Palin as his running mate, in his bid for the presidency, I thought that it is a good idea to re-publish a post that appeared on this blog back in June. The author of the piece that is linked below, Jill Porter, is a highly relevant and influential Philadelphia journalist who is also a longtime friend of mine. She admits to having been a Hillary Clinton supporter, but insists that Senator Obama deserves the support of all women...
In any case, while I have issues with the context of the, albeit unwitting, but, nonetheless, alienating and offensive tone of Jill's use of the word "women", because of its historical European American denial of the existence of African American and all other non-European American women, I know that her intent, because of her wonderful character and personality, is to embrace all of her sisters, regardless of their skin complexions. We will need lots of women like her, in order to continue moving our society forward.
Women make up half of our society's/world's population, and, therefore, have half of our society's/humanity's wisdom and strength (both inner and outer). Considering this, I have said, for decades, when dealing with the issue of gender inequality: We as men must cease being fools. After all, only a fool walks out of his door with half his brain. (pun intended). More importantly, at least to me, it is time that we as men swallow the "big pill" that is sexist oppression and exploitation.
One Love,
G. Djata Bumpus
Jill Porter: Why Hillary backers must vote for Obama Philadelphia Daily News 06/06/2008*
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Saturday, August 30, 2008
Hit-&-Run Driving - unconscionable murder
Dear friends,
With all of the talk about terrorism and our enemies around the world, it seems, at least to me, that there are many people, in the thousands, who have murdered far more citizens in our country, than those cowardly, inhuman terrorists from Saudi Arabia did on 9/11. Yet, these murderers go free. They sit and laugh with us. They go to church with us. They serve in occupations from politicians to janitors. They are of all genders and skin complexions. Worse yet, even when they are caught, they are simply slapped on the wrists. Low-lifes like them are far more dangerous to our livelihoods than Al Quaeda. Why are not more resources used to catch them? Why are their "punishments", when they are caught. so laughable? Moreover, in my own angry opinion, if there were ever a case for a mandatory death penalty, hit-and-run drivers should be posture children for such a law. Why do we need people like this in our species?
G. Djata Bumpus
tp://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080827_Hit-and-run_deaths_up_this_year.html?adString=pdn.news/local;!category=local;&randomOrd=082708025504 Read full post
With all of the talk about terrorism and our enemies around the world, it seems, at least to me, that there are many people, in the thousands, who have murdered far more citizens in our country, than those cowardly, inhuman terrorists from Saudi Arabia did on 9/11. Yet, these murderers go free. They sit and laugh with us. They go to church with us. They serve in occupations from politicians to janitors. They are of all genders and skin complexions. Worse yet, even when they are caught, they are simply slapped on the wrists. Low-lifes like them are far more dangerous to our livelihoods than Al Quaeda. Why are not more resources used to catch them? Why are their "punishments", when they are caught. so laughable? Moreover, in my own angry opinion, if there were ever a case for a mandatory death penalty, hit-and-run drivers should be posture children for such a law. Why do we need people like this in our species?
G. Djata Bumpus
tp://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080827_Hit-and-run_deaths_up_this_year.html?adString=pdn.news/local;!category=local;&randomOrd=082708025504 Read full post
Tribute to the Godfather
Dear friends,
Last week I had the honor of sharing some thoughts without you, regarding the significance of Isaac Hayes' presence on this Earth. Earlier last week, I read a piece in the Boston Herald that, at least to me, should be shared by more than just Boston residents. It regards James Brown...
Actually, I had never heard of James Brown having any association whatsoever with Africa, in either a magazine or on a television program - in my whole life. I do recall Brother Brown being lambasted by African Americans of all political stripes for his lack of conscience in how he carried himself and the type of music that he sang. Please remember, this was all happening during the early years of the Black Consciousness Movement. Brown's coiffure and flashy clothes did not represent the newfound yearning of African Americans to reclaim our African identity.
It all came to a climax when Brown put out a record called "America is my home". On it, he bragged, "I got a brand new jet...when I need to move...a soul brother made it...ain't that a groove?" That did it. Black youth began to shun him. He turned around, rightfully so, in the midst of such dismissal and recorded the revolutionary masterpiece of the era, "Say it loud, I'm Black and I'm proud!" That song would blare during protest marches as well as dance parties. He soon followed that song with, "I don't want nobody givin' me nothin', open up the door ( I'll get it myself)". And so, in recognizing his contributions, we must also appreciate the integrity that James Brown displayed, when he put love for his culture first, in sharing his art.
One Love,
G. Djata Bumpus
http://bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/general/view.bg?articleid=1113464
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Last week I had the honor of sharing some thoughts without you, regarding the significance of Isaac Hayes' presence on this Earth. Earlier last week, I read a piece in the Boston Herald that, at least to me, should be shared by more than just Boston residents. It regards James Brown...
Actually, I had never heard of James Brown having any association whatsoever with Africa, in either a magazine or on a television program - in my whole life. I do recall Brother Brown being lambasted by African Americans of all political stripes for his lack of conscience in how he carried himself and the type of music that he sang. Please remember, this was all happening during the early years of the Black Consciousness Movement. Brown's coiffure and flashy clothes did not represent the newfound yearning of African Americans to reclaim our African identity.
It all came to a climax when Brown put out a record called "America is my home". On it, he bragged, "I got a brand new jet...when I need to move...a soul brother made it...ain't that a groove?" That did it. Black youth began to shun him. He turned around, rightfully so, in the midst of such dismissal and recorded the revolutionary masterpiece of the era, "Say it loud, I'm Black and I'm proud!" That song would blare during protest marches as well as dance parties. He soon followed that song with, "I don't want nobody givin' me nothin', open up the door ( I'll get it myself)". And so, in recognizing his contributions, we must also appreciate the integrity that James Brown displayed, when he put love for his culture first, in sharing his art.
One Love,
G. Djata Bumpus
http://bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/general/view.bg?articleid=1113464
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Sunday, August 24, 2008
Was US expecting Russia to attack Georgia?
Dear friends,
In light of the bold move by the US government in signing a missile defense deal with the government of Poland, it appears that, at least to me, the Russians, knowing what the US was going to do with Poland, decided to strengthen its own military might in both the Northern and Eastern European regions. On the other hand, it also seems that, perhaps, the US government, claiming that Russia's recent activity in Georgia, as well as Norway and Estonia, is cause for concern. Is there a lot of grandstanding on both sides? Who wins or loses? Please check out the two links below. THen think about it. Cool? Peace.
G. Djata Bumpus
http://www.nypost.com/seven/08202008/news/worldnews/us_signs_missile_defense_pact_with_polan_125304.htm
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,407262,00.html Read full post
In light of the bold move by the US government in signing a missile defense deal with the government of Poland, it appears that, at least to me, the Russians, knowing what the US was going to do with Poland, decided to strengthen its own military might in both the Northern and Eastern European regions. On the other hand, it also seems that, perhaps, the US government, claiming that Russia's recent activity in Georgia, as well as Norway and Estonia, is cause for concern. Is there a lot of grandstanding on both sides? Who wins or loses? Please check out the two links below. THen think about it. Cool? Peace.
G. Djata Bumpus
http://www.nypost.com/seven/08202008/news/worldnews/us_signs_missile_defense_pact_with_polan_125304.htm
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,407262,00.html Read full post
Reaction to Clintons releasing White House information
Re: Documents released about Cluntons and Lewinsky issues and Whitewater
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 10:52 PM
Hey Djata,
It's interesting that all this garbage is coming out now and not during the final battle between Democrats and Republicans. It looks as though the same greedy people that spent so much time fighting against Clinton, instead of doing anything to help people, are now trying to create some sense of desperation to make Clinton and Obama go more at each others' throats. They've got Obama trying to explain himself, Clinton trying to explain herself, and, meanwhile, McCain, our gentle was hero quietly comes to everynody's rescue.
Obama seems too mature to fall for it, but he'll still have to respond if Clinton falls into the trap. They need to get their stuff together and focus attention on the real issues, like how the heck are they going to end this war (Fight the War Industry), get health care people can afford (Fight the drug and insurance lobbies), make education available to people (Do away with the Fear Mongering and misdirecting BS like gay marriage), and provide safe housing and disaster relief for the poor.
E
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Wednesday, March 19, 2008 10:52 PM
Hey Djata,
It's interesting that all this garbage is coming out now and not during the final battle between Democrats and Republicans. It looks as though the same greedy people that spent so much time fighting against Clinton, instead of doing anything to help people, are now trying to create some sense of desperation to make Clinton and Obama go more at each others' throats. They've got Obama trying to explain himself, Clinton trying to explain herself, and, meanwhile, McCain, our gentle was hero quietly comes to everynody's rescue.
Obama seems too mature to fall for it, but he'll still have to respond if Clinton falls into the trap. They need to get their stuff together and focus attention on the real issues, like how the heck are they going to end this war (Fight the War Industry), get health care people can afford (Fight the drug and insurance lobbies), make education available to people (Do away with the Fear Mongering and misdirecting BS like gay marriage), and provide safe housing and disaster relief for the poor.
E
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