Comments for politics from the eyes of an ebony mom

Comment on Chris Brown Speaks to His Real Fans on BET 106 and Park by sunnydelyte21

sunnydelyte21 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:05:16 +0000

I watched the show last night and I felt bad for him as well as Rihanna. It’s hard to swallow that the whole world hates him. I don’t hate him, I wish and pray that he gets better.

I’m not that young I’m 26 and I would’ve cheered because he’s owning up to his mistakes and is getting help. A lot of men wont admit the were wrong or even seek help. I’m upset to see that people are throwing out the word hate. That is a very strong word.

I respect Chris for even step up and talking about it and address his teen aduience. Because maybe they will get something from it. I was a mentor so I know that addressing them is the 1st thing he needs to do..and that’s what he did.

I pray from him and Rihanna

Comment on DC Sniper Scheduled to Die Tonight by musesofamom

musesofamom — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:19:01 +0000

Thanks for visiting the blog. I have read your blog before and you offer some interesting perspectives. I don’t necessarily agree on some of the issues but I must admit you make some very interesting points. Muhammad had his share of issues and problems, but nothing justifies the killing of innocent people. I am no proponent of the death penalty because too often people of color are put to death with circumstantial evidence which sometimes is wrong, but in this case I have to make an exception. He paid for his deeds with his life and he took 10 lives before his was taken from him.

Comment on DC Sniper Scheduled to Die Tonight by Heber Brown, III

Heber Brown, III — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:54:34 +0000

I enjoy your blog! I came across it I think on the Baltimore Sun’s site recently. I’ve linked you on my blog and will be stopping in from time to time.

As this post goes, I have to disagree with the simplistic way that you’ve described these two very tragic events. Saying that Muhammad killed 10 people because he “hated his wife” and that Hasan “hated his country” lets us off the hook of trying to understand the deeper issues involved in both cases. I agree with your assessment that the two have very limited similarities, but I think there is more that we can glean from both tragedies. I attempt to point toward a discussion of the complexities of this situation on my blog with an article entitled “John Allen Muhammad: Gulf War Veteran, DC Sniper, & Scapegoat for the State.”

Comment on What’s next for Precious Star Gabourey Sidibe? by elogam

elogam — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:45:32 +0000

I liked “The Secret Life of Bees.” What’s wrong with that?

good parts are difficult for ALL good actors and actresses. Please don’t feed the stereotype that it’s harder out there for black actors and actresses then it is for non-blacks in the industry. More and more we find that people like Foxx, Perry, Lee and others have the power to put together vehicles to showcase fine actors of various hues. We in turn need to turn out with our money and support those efforts. I agree, Foxx has bills to pay, and if we like what he does, we need to support it so he can pay his bills, and continue to put out things we want to see, not hideous stereotypical takes on ourselves. As far as parts for overweight actresses, you’re right, they’re rare as hen’s teeth. I trust she will consult a personal trainer if she wants to be a working actress in Hollywood.

Comment on Are We Listening to Each Other? by elogam

elogam — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:36:52 +0000

EM, you make a comment that needs to be magnified and trumpeted. WE HAVE TO REALIZE WE’VE GOT TO HELP OURSELVES. Too many people are sitting around, waiting for “things to get better.” I just came back from a trip to the mountains with my family. While there we went to a restaurant for lunch. I got to talking to the owner, and he told me he’d opened his place just four months ago. He was a general contractor by trade, but the market folded and he decided to be the change he sought in the world. I didn’t ask about now much money he put into the business or whether or not he took out a loan, etc. What matters is this man didn’t wait for the Obama stimulus to hit, or for the DOW to turn around, or for something else that he couldn’t control. He re-invented himself in this tough economy. We all must be willing to have faith in ourselves, stop blaming “The Man” or “Evil Corporations” or some other bogey man for not being where we want to be, and pull ourselves out of this mess. It’s scary climbing out on a limb. But out on a limb is where the fruit grows.

Comment on Why Does Oprah Embrace Bebe Winans, but Reject Chris Brown? by Abundant1

Abundant1 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:01:21 +0000

May I offer some thoughts for the henchmen or women as it may be… Chris Brown was an abused child who grew up and now is found he has a violence problem. Most of this was not a surprise to us and I believe less so to Rhianna. They were first and foremost too young and ill equipped to be in such intense lives and relationships and if you know someone has a problem, you don’t instigate their symptoms especially when you say you love them. Is domestic violence wrong? ABSOLUTELY YES! Does that mean I have the right to act irresponsponsibly with my life and when what is so foreseeable happens cry like a banshee about how horrible someone else is? I could more honestly scream to the mountain top how much I loathe and disrespect myself; how stupid or masochistic I am. Further with the case of BeBe, I again have no first hand account to offer, but I can tell you that people are making a living from pushing people’s very tender emotional buttons these days. I mean really, how much would it take for me to get you to hit me? Okay, maybe just a shove to get me out of your face from saying things you thought wouldn’t bother you but they do and I won’t stop. I escalate, I am pressing and pressing and then go for the gut including the someone near and dear in your life – your kids. How long could I get away with this before you were overcome by the desire to do something physical? Would you be less dogged about hanging him if he’d have thrown a rock through the car window? unlikely what have you done? I bet I don’t get any honest answers on this one, but that won’t stop you from looking in the mirror. We need to start taking responsibiity for our interactions with people, we have to stop making the loudest voice the victim and realize that very little in this world takes place by the power of one; and every thing seems really cut and dry when you are not involved… There are SO many cases I could quote about the misuse of perceptions to boost the position of an abusing party, while the victim gets further victimized by the media and the public. Be very careful about being so sure of yourselves, this kind of ploy is likely coming to a relationship close to you. Stay tuned.

Comment on Why Does Oprah Embrace Bebe Winans, but Reject Chris Brown? by zmaestro

zmaestro — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:33:56 +0000

I would like to start by saying all violence is wrong on any level. I’ve found that before we start accusing we should make sure that we have all the facts. Just because BeBe’s ex wife has filed charges against him does not mean that this is how the occurance happened. I would never put my hands on my wife, but through rough arguments during the first year of our marriage she would get angry in conversation and push me and the only way I could get away was to move her out. Even though I did it calmly, she could have said that I abused her. She didn’t because she knew I was trying to get away. Even though we don’t have those type situations anymore we often time talk about it, and she always say, you were trying to get away from me but all I had to say was you pushed me and they would have taken my word and ran with it. So let us allow the system to do its work before we become the figure of justice. Growing up in my grandparents home I witnessed my grandmother beat on my grandfather many many times without him ever raising a hand back at her. We all saw this, but no one ever said she abused him. Because he was a man and she was a women the over all attitude was he better not ever hit her back, or he deserved it. I’ve always wondered why. My wife always say that a women should not put herself in a terrible position that would warrant a man to come at her in that manner, and like a man should not either. I think the standard will always be doubled. How do we get to a median?

Comment on Why Does Oprah Embrace Bebe Winans, but Reject Chris Brown? by Laila

Laila — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:10:20 +0000

There is a difference in these situations. Specifically, the public had photographic proof that Rhianna was abused. All we know is that BeBe’s wife accused him of pushing her down. Being arrested/detained is not proof that abuse occurred because people can be arrested without having done anything wrong. Vendettas, anger, revenge, malice are common in divorce. And most of the time some people will simply just lie to get the upper hand. I think you are acting as judge and jury against BeBe. I think you were predisposed against him for some reason? Do you have any personal connection to this case? Are you related to the alleged victim?

p.s. Where were you when R Kelly was arrested and charged for abusing a child? Did you attempt to take his livelihood too?

Comment on Fox News Reports President skippped election results to watch HBO, but that was a Lie by Ensayn

Ensayn — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:42:54 +0000

I somewhat agree with F, My thoughts are similar, however differ in that I thnk the problem is people still believe that news agencies are still that 4 check in the idea of checks and balances set up by the rich land owners some call the founding fathers. If we really realize the news has now come to be some sort of mouth piece for the corporations, then we would be less disappointed in the reporting as a whole. For instance the balloon boy incident. All stations showed it because it was action, adventure and mystery that is supposed to be real. So, like any other reality show the “news” is trying to gain viewship and a huge viewship means more advertisment sales, and the ads are what pays to keep the “show” on and will also generate profits for the news agencies.

Comment on When Did Blackface Make a Comeback? by Bambizzoozled

Bambizzoozled — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:32:11 +0000

Tyra has appeared in head-to-toe whiteface as Paris Hilton; she sent a mixed-race woman out first in blackface, then in whiteface; she sent a confused young Black man out in public as a White person. Tyra loves blackface and cross-racial depictions.