Comments for politics from the eyes of an ebony mom

Comment on Benghazi, AP and IRS…are these the only issues facing America? by ctt

ctt — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:43:58 +0000

good question Eb! Answer to is there any governing going on in D.C. = NO! Only incompetence on all levels, especially the Executive Branch, which SHOULD be setting the tone, which it has, so look what you have!!! Second, my question to you regarding partisan posturing, ” even if it is does it minimize the fact that lives were lost and the truth was not told (just around election time, “coincidentally”), and that the government is spying and potentially stepping on Constitutional Rights, AGAIN, with the AP scandal, and how “out of order” the IRS is targeting specific groups (liberals or conservatives) – those facts aren’t important???? In the words of Hillary Clinton, “What difference does it make?” even if it is politics as usual. TIME to focus on the real issue.

Comment on Benghazi, AP and IRS…are these the only issues facing America? by Spanish Inquisitor

Spanish Inquisitor — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:41:43 +0000

It’s obvious, isn’t it? They are not talking about the deficit, because the deficit is no longer a problem. It’s on track to be the lowest it’s been since Clinton was in office.

Republicans can’t flog that one anymore, so they need something else to use. Hence, the newest “scandals”, all of them either completely fabricated, or blown so out of proportion that you can’t take what the Republicans say anymore without a truckload of salt. Cheney says Benghazi is the “worst thing that ever happened in his career”? What, he conveniently forgets the 60 people who died in Embassy violence on his watch alone? Or for that matter, 9/11? Does he even know what the word hyperbole means?

Don’t even get me started on the other two. I’m sorry, if you vote for a Republican in any election, you need to have your head examined.

Comment on Why isn’t the New Orleans Mother’s Day Shooting a national tragedy? by Bill

Bill — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:04:32 +0000

This story and hundreds like it occur all over the country without outrage because the assailants are of the wrong hue. You need white perpetrators committing crime against blacks if it is outrage that you desire. This is an unintended consequence of adopting victim status. No oppressor, no victim, no outrage.

Comment on Abercrombie and Fitch Clothing for the Homeless by Docile Jim Brady – Columbus OH 43209

Docile Jim Brady – Columbus OH 43209 — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:45:46 +0000

We own no A&F clothing but I see no problem with the donations if accepted .

We routinely give to the Kidney Foundation to sell to the Thrift Stores .

Comment on DOJ battles Associated Press, IRS battles Conservatives and there are more questions about Benghazi…when did the Obama administration go off the rails? by Emma Cole

Emma Cole — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:39:48 +0000

I don’t know, maybe some actual proof instead of unsubstantiated assertions. Look at how ABC lied about having seen the actual emails. If you have to lie as proof of someone else’ supposed lie, you have just lost your credibility.

Comment on Jaden Smith to receive the gift of emancipation on his 15th birthday….is that too young? by EB

EB — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:20:30 +0000

Regardless of how high profiled or who the parents are, when things are not going well within the confines of a home children oft times think that they have no other choice but to try to make it alone.

With this said, I personally feel that this young man is tired of having to “defend” his parents’ personal lifestyles which regrettably seem to need some intervention if all of the stories and inuendos are correct.

The mother just publically discussed the “open marriage”; several months ago this young man was trying to debunk the rumors that his mother was going to leave the father for Marc Anthony; and rumors whether or not true about drug usage just to name a few things that could have affected this decision.

I feel sorry for the family as well as the young man and I am quite certain that the Court will make the best decision.

I will also pray that this family reconnects and become more spiritual.

Comment on DOJ battles Associated Press, IRS battles Conservatives and there are more questions about Benghazi…when did the Obama administration go off the rails? by ctt

ctt — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:15:59 +0000

SMH – What will it take to make people see Obama is a liar?

Comment on DOJ battles Associated Press, IRS battles Conservatives and there are more questions about Benghazi…when did the Obama administration go off the rails? by Emma Cole

Emma Cole — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:17:44 +0000

I have no problem holding any administration responsible when there is evidence of wrongdoing, however, just because something is hyped up in the MSM does not mean there is wrongdoing (see Whitewater). Now in terms of Bengali, from what I’ve read, there was an independent report done of the failures on the ground by a team headed by former Admiral ThomasPickering, who appeared on Meet the Press Sunday and stated he was ready to appear before Daryl Issa’s Committee and defend his report’s findings, which found many problem’s with the State Department’s handling of security at the Bengali foreign office (not Consulate or Embassy), however, the Republicans didn’t want his testimony. With the IRS, an Inspector General’s Report is supposed to be issued this week. From the leaked information so far,there is NO evidence of Whitehouse involvement

Comment on DOJ battles Associated Press, IRS battles Conservatives and there are more questions about Benghazi…when did the Obama administration go off the rails? by Bill

Bill — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:59:33 +0000

You perplex me to no end. After years of refusing to acknowledge this president’s lack of experience, ineptitude, lack of leadership, and abuse of the perks of his office, you finally succumb to the clear cut undeniable evidence of his corruption. Yet, you continue to support him. Is there any requirement on his part to garner your support other than being a black man?

You say that it is early in his second term and you should not abandon the promise. Please tell me specifically what is the promise that you’re so hopeful for? And at some point is becomes necessary for one to confront the reality of a situation and be will to acknowledge when their hope and confidence has been misplaced. To do otherwise borders on delusional.

Comment on The Loneliness of a Black Republican by elogam

elogam — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:53:52 +0000

Oftentimes I’m reminded of the theme song from “Hustle and Flow” when I think of the battle to educate blacks on the value of Conservatism to us as individuals and as a community. Yes, “It’s hard out here for a (black conservative)” sometimes. What do you do when you KNOW what you are seeing is wrong but 94% of people who look like you support it anyway? Melissa, I urge you to take the time to sit and have a cup of coffee with a conservative. Preferably a minority who’s a conservative, but particularly if they are a black conservative. Don’t pick a wild-eyed raging lunatic stereotype, pick someone who has your level of education, has a family, hopes dreams, etc. Ask them WHY they are a conservative and then listen. You say you could not marry someone who is a Republican but there’s no reason you cannot be a friend of one. I have mostly liberal friends from college. One or two I can discuss politics with, but the rest I stick to family, food, wine, gardening, certain comedies or historical documentaries. My own brother unfriended me on Facebook because after he posted a diatribe on eliminating private gun ownership I had the temerity to ask “well, how would you propose to go about doing this?” (Yes, I know, how “radical” of me….) He never answered but soon his feeds disappeared from my timeline. I have a motto: I never learned anything listening to an echo chamber. Find out what conservatives REALLY think from first hand interaction. You might be surprised at how closely Black American values mirror Conservative values.