Wednesday, November 7, 2012

America Gives Obama 2nd Term



The American public has spoken: Barack Hussein Obama has been re-elected for another 4-years as President of the United States of America.

Say what you will. But his strategy to focus on single women, minorities, youngsters... and spend countless amount of money to put doubt in the minds of the public about Mitt Romney's non-compassion for the poor and middle class, proved to be successful for him and his team.  That––in addition to the support of a willing and compliant media––has afforded him another term.

Hats off to President Obama. 

As a nation who respects and honors the will of the people, we must now put aside partisan bickering and help Obama to move this nation Forward.

Again, congratulations. Let's get to work!

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Des Moines Depicts Obama As An Angry Black Man


Oooops!  Obama's mask has finally come all the way off!

First of all, the President of the United States calling his challenger a Bull****er in a national magazine reduced the prestigious Office of President to gansta status! http://www.businessinsider.com/obama-calls-romney-a-bullshitter-2012-10

But the clincher here... and it looks like the Des Moines Register is the first media outlet with the guts to put it front and center on the cover of its newspaper, is that Obama has finally revealed himself to be what every white person in America detests: an A(ngry) B(lack) M(an).   

Yes... Americans have been whispering in the back rooms about it for the past few weeks, and the women voters have noticed it for sometime now... which is the reason many are flocking in droves to support the Romney/Ryan ticket.  

You've got to hand it to The Register.  Their depiction of Obama as an ABM was subtly done, as not to be accused of being RAAAACIST... but the message was clear to all who went online to see this:

The President's angry and bitter character became most apparent during the recent debates... and has since metastasized to down-right 'thug' behavior. Perhaps it's because his internal polling numbers surely reflect that the bloom has come off his rose.  And that Americans have had enough of him.

But Mr. Obama only has himself to blame.  Having been raised in an all white home all his life, hanging around white people all of his life, dating white women most of his life... he knows all too well that white people will not tolerate, support or vote-for an A(ngry) B(lack) M(an).  Nada! Nope! No way!

So, on November 7th––when Mitt Romney wins this election in a landslide as momentum now indicates––Mr. Axelrod and his team need only to study the Des Moines Register's front page... noting the contentious, meany face of President Obama pictured above, in contrast to happy-faced, mild mannered, non-threatening Mitt Romney's face. 

And that will be the reason of 'why' and how he will have lost this election.





Thursday, October 18, 2012

American Women Choose A Hubby... Er.. President: Mitt





During the past 12-weeks, I have had the opportunity to travel from California to Connecticut; and from New Orleans to Chicago. 

I've talked to thousands of women during this period... from various walks of life and who represent varying political persuasions.  And the one common and consistent meme that prevails is that Gov. Mitt Romney is gaining momentum among women.   Let me just call it like I see it: there is a quiet––but earth-shattering––shift among young, white, (and yes... middle aged African American females) toward the Romney camp. 

Say what you will... but the main reason for this uptick in support among women is that women want and need 'stability'!  And, quite frankly, Mitt Romney presents a more stable demeanor than President Obama. 

Sure, women are attracted to the cool guy... the fast talking liar, who says all the right stuff to make you feel good.  And yes, women like the notion of life in the fast lane, and the excitement of living with "Mr. Risk-taker"... and the fun times he brings for the moment.  

But at the end of the day... and when it's time to make that grown-up decision that will affect our long-term future... women will generally choose a Mr. Meat-and-Potatoes, nerdy, bore... who will pay the bills and keep the lights on such as a Mitt Romney... over a fly-by-the-seat-of-his-pants-wing-it-one-day-at-a-time-no-decisive-plan-having-man such as Barack Obama.

President Obama was a great one-nite stand... a daring flirtatious fling that Americans can look back at with either disgust or through the eyes of nostalgia (depending on how good or bad he has made your life these past four years).

But the prevailing wisdom is that it's time to move on! Americans are looking for a real husband now.  One who will lead this nation back to greatness!  

It's no secret that when women ( yes...even those who are declared feminist) look for a husband... they look for someone tried and true, who will love them, protect them, who won't criticize them in the public, who will support them financially and most of all... won't blatantly tell them bold-faced lies.. and who will keep their commitment to their vows.  

So as voters across this nation have said to me in the past few weeks that while they like Barack Obama... many will vote for Mitt Romney.  Why?  Because he is someone who is tried and true, who is more likely to love and protect America, who won't criticize this nation in the public or in front of our enemies, who will bring us back from the fiscal cliff and most of all... will keep his commitment to his vows to uphold the Constitution of the United States of America! 


Thursday, October 4, 2012

Romney vs Obama: Pimp-Slapped Big Time!








Governor Mitt Romney, the 2012 Republican contender for the office of President of the United States, brought his "A through Z" game to the first presidential debate.  Without a doubt, Mitt took it straight to the 44th President in a way that not only rocked the Obama-suck-up-media, but also seemed to obviously stun Obama.

Romney finally took off his gentleman mittens after the first 7-minutes into the debate.  First, he slyly disarmed the president with the nice gesture of wishing he, and Lady Michelle, a 'happy anniversary'. (Psych)  

After delivering that one––and only polite exchange of the night... old Mitt commenced to whuppin' on Obama's head for the remainder of the 90-minute broadcast... as the world watched. 

In the 'hood and across bread basket America... Obama's creds have been totally annihilated.  How can he hold his head up and expect any respect as a leader after taking a drubbing like THAT... from a straight-laced nerd like Romney?

Even his buddy, Chris Matthews of MSNBC, couldn't believe that the 1st Black U.S. President... the leader of the free world... the great Obama... couldn't stand toe-to-toe with Mitt?  But instead Obama spent the bulk of the evening with his head down... would not make eye contact... smirked and winced like a Beta male and not like the strong warrior he had been touted as in the media... for years. 

Say what you will about Romney.  Whether his facts were inaccurate, full of lies, exaggerations, falsehoods, or not... that is all irrelevant at this juncture.  Because the first debate for many, has formed this lasting first impression: that Obama is weak.

Nope...the Independents, undecideds, and fence-sitting voters will NEVER forget––nor forgive what they saw on October 3, 2012.  They will not evah get it out of their heads between now and November 6th, how Obama let Mitt Romney pimp-slap on national T.V. without resistance!!




Friday, September 28, 2012

Benghazi-gate Is Making Obama Look "Shady"!


Terrorist attack U.S. Embassies in Egypt and Libya

Say what you will... but the "one" characteristic that is tantamount to the American people's trust in its government is the confidence we place in our leaders that they will NOT lie to us!  Unfortunately, that confidence has been destroyed as a result of the recent Benghazi-gate.

On September 11, 2012 the U.S. properties in Libya were compromised, attacked and four Americans killed.  One of those who was savagely murdered was U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens, who––according to the Lebanese news organization Tayyar.org, ––was killed by the gunmen that stormed the U.S. consulate in Benghazi and was reportedly brutally raped before being murdered and dragged through the streets of Benghazi.

The conflicting stories that have come from President Obama's administration since these events unfolded reflect a "Nixonian" air... or a possible cover-up being perpetrated on the American people. 

For instance, who are we supposed to believe when at the recent UN conference the president of Libya, Mohammed Magarief said:      

 "the deadly assault on a U.S. consulate was a 'pre-planned act of terrorism." 

But... at the same UN conference, our President, in explaining the atrocities which occurred on 9/11/2012, was still blaming the killings on a video: 

"There are no words that excuse the killing of innocents. There is no video that justifies an attack on an embassy".  President Barack Obama Sept. 25, 2012 http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/decision2012/obama-to-tell-un-us-will-always-stand-up-for-freedom-around-the-world/2012/09/25/4a89fba8-0706-11e2-afff-d6c7f20a83bf_story.html

Others in his administration, including Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and even Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, have come out to debunk the President's claim that this act was an Islam mob-riot-gone-amuck!

So what was the reason for the 12-days of confusion, misrepresentation of the facts, lies and misleading the American people relative to this brazen act?  

Just tell the truth! Because the two starkly different stories emanating from the White House only makes the President look shady... and is causing irreparable damage to the 'trust and confidence' factor of Barack Obama.  

Democrats and Republicans... put all politics aside and let's get some answers!!  

And, main stream media persons... do your jobs already!  It's time for our President to stand before the American people–– not sitting on the couch on The View or David Letterman–– and come clean on what happened.  We need to know what he and his team knew... and when he knew it. 

Obama's reputation is at stake and his credibility is on the line until he does!   

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

NFL vs White House: Send All Rookies Packing



Let's take a look at the "foolery" of the 2012 NFL season's replacement Referee debacle and compare it to the Obama Administration today.  

When have we ever seen so many botched calls on the field as we have witnessed of late in this White House and on ESPN? 

Time won't permit complete elaboration.  But let me just say the 9/11 travesties occurring at the U.S. embassies in Libya and Egypt, refusing a meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, but time to party with Bouncy and Jay-Z... coupled with the circus atmosphere of the recent Monday night Seahawks vs the Packers football game will go down in history as utter U.S. incompetence on display of epic proportions!

It is no secret that these replacement referees–– like our president, Barack Obama–– were mistakenly thrust into the limelight and have been placed in positions where it is obvious they are in over their heads, are inexperienced, and are making ill-advised calls and rulings... the outcomes of which will result in long lasting negative effects for years to come.

Also, it's safe to say that because of the amateurishness lurking throughout the Office of the President and.... because of the sheer lack-of-skills on display by these replacement 'refs'... that the perception of America's greatness, plus what's left of any integrity to the game of football are now in question.

Americans aren't we still a proud people who detest being embarrassed or relegated to a joke or to National––and yes, International laughing stock status?  

My hope is that sooner-rather-than-later we will send all rookies packing and let's get back to Reality!








Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Flag Burnt In Egypt And WE APOLOGIZE?

US Embassy under attack on anniversary of Sept 11, 2012

How many people remember in 1979 when the U.S. embassy was seized by a mob of approximately 500 Iranian students––calling themselves the Imam's Disciples––who gathered around our embassy in protest. Out of 90 occupants in the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, 66 were originally taken captive. Three were taken from the Iranian Foreign Ministry. Those American hostages were paraded through the streets... and were often shown blindfolded to local crowds and television cameras.

Fast forward to September 11, 2012.  On the 11th anniversary of the most horrific attack ever on U.S. soil... the U.S. Embassy in Egypt,  and in U.S. Consulate in Libya were both attacked––on the same day!!! 

And the best we can do is issue an apology from this Administration to those who are burning our flag on the streets of Cairo today... because we want to be sensitive to any hurt the feelings of the Islamists???  Dude.  Really??? read here:

http://times247.com/articles/angry-egyptians-storm-u-s-embassy-over-mohammad-film

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/sep/11/libyans-storm-burn-us-consulate-benghazi/

Where is cowboy-styled leadership such as Ronald Reagan? George W. Bush?  I betcha they would be on television right now demanding those radicals unleash our Embassy or face retribution in the morning.

Are we mice or men in this country????????  

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Dude! Booing God?? For Real?

Idol Worshipping!  A 25-foot sand sculpture of President Barack Obama.


There is a major disconnect in this nation!  First off... what's up that our sovereign God is removed from the official Democratic platform statement? For real???  And then (after realizing that removal of God from the statement was political suicide) the powers that be called for a vote to insert the language back into their public position statement, only to be met with resistance and loud "BOOs" from the Democratic crowd.  And on national television???  

http://www.examiner.com/article/democrats-remove-god-from-dnc-platform-insert-obama-s-name-over-100-times

So... just how long will Americans have to wait for a public outcry against this blasphemy from our Bishops, Reverends, Elders, Ministers, Clergy, Pastors, Faith Leaders?  Yes, those same ones who came out and overwhelmingly endorsed this administration's gay marriage position less than three months ago???  

God is listening!!!   **Crickets**

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Tampa Bound! What Romney Must Do... *wink*wink*



2012 Race to the White House = Slime Ball Politics

All roads, trails, highways and back alley-ways lead to Tampa Florida for the coronation of Willard Mitt Romney as the official 2012 Republican Presidential candidate.  

His final push to the White House will actually begin in earnest on day-1 of the convention. And––remember you heard it here first–––"he will need to bathe 10x per day through Inaugural Day 2013... in bleach and Ajax soap to get rid of the stench and for what he will have to say and do to counter the onslaught of negativity needed to win this election".  

He can forget the gentleman's-rules-of-engagement customarily used in the political arena. Nope! He had better be prepared to engage in brass-knuckles-street-fighting where the last man standing takes it all!

President Barack Obama's team will indeed bring a gun to this knife fight.  And if Romney doesn't think that team Obama plans to do to him exactly what Touré  was directed to introduce to the general public on MSNBC last week... "Niggerize him" where he won't even recognize his former self when it's all over... then he is in for a new awakening.

Yes... the final slimy, sewage-filled distance to the house at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. is ON!  

Romney would do himself, and the nation, a favor by putting his crisp, Oxford button-down shirt, every hair in place, blue-blood, all-American-boy image in a box for the next two months.  Yep! He should wrap his mind NOW around  becoming the punch-throwing, no holds barred, in-Yo-face, one-line-Zinger-delivering, take-no-prisoners, smack-down-Kings in the persons of Newt Gingrich and Donald Trump!  

Wink*Wink*: That's if he really plans to take back the White House... and save this nation!!!!






Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Romney vs Obama: The Optics Say It All!


Everyone knows that in today's culture... optics/ eyeballs/what-you-see-as-the-backdrop says it all.

So, here you have two men: President Barack Obama and Presidential-hopeful, Mitt Romney, pictured above.

Both of them stage visits to the SAME region of the nation (breadbasket America) within a five day period.

Both take pictures to present their image/vision of what America will look like the next four years depending on which one of them win the election in the Fall.

Okay.  So look at Mitt Romney's photo.  They capture him in the midst of green cornfields. Wow! Where in the heck did he find green cornfields in the midst of this horrible drought???

His walking through the fields with a yellow corn cob in his hand optically says: growth, new life, abundance, fresh harvest and a vibrant United States of America is on the horizon if you pick me.

Now look at President Obama. Standing up talking/speechifying behind a lectern. What was his  team thinking about??

By placing him in front of a dry, parched, dying, withered cornfield says to the American people: barrenness, unproductiveness, no future, life.less.ness, and a dead, bleak America if you re-elect me.

If I were Romney, I would run these photos as a campaign ad everyday through November 2012... with this one sentence caption:

Romney vs Obama: The Optics Say It All!

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Romney Ticket Needs Bling-Bling: Jindal Or Rubio UPDATE! RYAN GETS NOD AS VEEP


UPDATE!  UPDATE UPDATE!!!
It's official!  Gov. Mitt Romney taps Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin to round out the 2012 Presidential ticket. http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/paul-ryan-is-romneys-pick-for-vice-presidential-nominee/2012/08/11/dc2f5070-e0f1-11e1-8fc5-a7dcf1fc161d_story.html
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• In this reality television dominated age, all eyes (and bets) are focused on who Republican presumptive Presidential nominee, Mitt Romney, will pick for his running mate.

Don't look for Governor Romney––who comes across as a boring  meat-n-potatoes type of guy––to make a bold, radical choice such as a Sarah Palin.  So I would mark both Sen. Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire and Gov. Nikki Haley of South Carolina off the list.

Well... let's see.  I personally haven't seen (m)any African-American surrogates out visibly stumping across the nation for him. And, few Blacks can be found in his inner decision-making campaign circle nor on his website.  Consequently, it would be safe to say that Secretary Condi Rice won't be getting any calls to join the ticket.

The biggest elephant in the room is that the Republican party––which has been accused of being non-inclusive of other races... and the party of rich, out-of-touch white people––should encourage Romney NOT to play into the hands of that tried-and-true Democratic racism mantra. 

But, if he selects any of the three cookie-cutter white males: Sen. Rob Portman, Gov. Tim Pawlenty, Rep. Paul Ryan, or even the risky choice of Gov. Chris Christie, Romney and the GOP can look for race, racism, and an apartheid-focused atmosphere/chatter that will resemble the 1960s, to take over the duration of this campaign, and the nation. 

So if anyone from the Romney camp should happen to read my humble little blog... I suggest he selects either Gov. Bobby Jindal of Louisiana or Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida.  Both men have burnished conservative creds acceptable to the TEA Party wing of the GOP. Both come from minority backgrounds, making them attractive to the diversity seeking, broad-tent loving Independents (who will decide this race). 

And lastly, both Jindal and Rubio would bring just enough bling-bling to the Romney ticket to galvanize the current unexcited Republican base to turn out in masse in November.  



Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Let Newt Speak! Gingrich Needs Speaking Slot At GOP Confab







Say what you will about former Speaker of the House, and 2012 Presidential contender Newt Gingrich, he is one of the most brilliant minds of our times. 


His ability to frame the national political debate and articulate his key points in a simple, in-'yo-face conversation that even a political 'dummy' can understand, makes him a stand-out!  


It's true... Gingrich has been castigated by the main stream media for his brutal and frank attacks on President Obama's record and his policies. And, some have even gone so far as to call him a 'racist' for his shrewd double entendre label which continues to stick to President Barack Obama as America's first "food stamp President"


That's all a part of the rough-n-tumble of American politics. But all-in-all... Speaker Gingrich has the spine to call-out dumb stuff for what it is... and he is not afraid to take on those tough issues that many politicians––for fear of being perceived as not being politically correct––shy away from dealing with.


Case in point. His recent public support of Sarah Palin as a  prime time speaker at the upcoming National Republican Convention, surely didn't gain him any brownie-points with the GOP old guard, who wishes she would go away. But he said it anyway. Good for him!


And to top that off... being the no-holds-barred 'Newt' that he is... he didn't stop there!  Gingrich went a bit further and has ticked off the Democrats big-time by declaring that choosing President Bill Clinton as a keynote speaker at the upcoming Democratic Convention would just further remind Americans: 


"that Obama really is a failed left-wing president with high unemployment, high deficits, huge regulatory policies and a very, very bad foreign policy."  Newt Gingrich 7/30/2012


Who else on the GOP landscape has the nerve to say something like that but a Newt Gingrich???

It is the hope of many Americans that old Newt will get a prime-time speaking role at the upcoming GOP convention in Tampa.  Like it or not, people listen to him because in spite of all his faults, warts, and shortcomings, one thing is for sure... he won't bite his tongue and he will tell the American people just like it 'TIS!

Let Newt speak!!!!

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Will Presidential Politics Hijack The 2012 Olympics?


UPDATE! UPDATE!









Every four years… hundreds of youth from around the globe converge in a designated city  to showcase their talents and years of hard work in hopes of capturing a gold, silver or bronze medal. 
Ah yes! The Olympics.  This 16-day competition has the potential to bring fame, and possibly a spot on the coveted Wheaties cereal box, to some unknown athlete, while it also brings honor and prestige to their representative country.

With that being said, it is my sincere hope that this year’s Olympic spotlight will not be hijacked by Presidential politics.  


Of course we applaud the efforts of the wives of the U.S. 2012 Presidential contenders: Michelle Obama and Ann Romney in their once-in-a-lifetime chance to make their Olympic dreams come true.

For instance, Mrs. Romney's prize horse, Rafalca, has qualified for the Olympics in the sport of dressage... and Mrs. Obama will promote her anti-childhood obesity campaign, Let's Move, with a staged event at the U.S. ambassador's house in London, involving 1,000 American and British children, according to the Los Angeles Times.

But, because of who they are, their personas are larger-than life. Consequently they must be mindful not to allow the media to center too much attention around them––unintentionally stealing the national and international news and media coverage from the unsung heroes/Olympic participant.

Without a doubt, the publicity Mrs. Romney and Mrs. Obama will garner from their participation at the 2012 London Olympics will reflect on their husband's campaigns, both negatively and positively.  


Hopefully, their handlers and campaign staffers will encourage them to remain humble, keep the focus on the real purpose of the Olympics...  and then to get off the international stage and into the background as soon as possible!  

It's nothing personal... but we Americans want to take a break from politics and enjoy the wholesome competition of the Olympics without being reminded of the 2012 November election... at least for a few days!

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Nobody Gives A Flying Flip About Bain




Is it me... or what?  But the 2012 campaign season is in full bloom... yet all we voters are being bombarded with is stuff that has NOTHING to do with how we are going to survive and save America.  

In all due respect Mr. President, the majority of Americans, Black, white, Hispanic and other.... want you to know this:

Nobody gives a flying flip when, what day, year or month... or under what circumstances Mitt exited Bain Capital! Give that argument a rest, as it will not change the stature one iota for the countless citizens who are trying to go to work... or who are currently looking for jobs, and can't find one TODAY! 

Neither do the masses in this country care if Mitt releases his tax returns for 1 year or 25 years.  We all know he is a Kazillionaire––and guess what? Most folks in America (especially those who play the State lotteries everyday, or who go to the casinos with their last lucky dollar, or the ones who gamble it all by starting small businesses in hopes of being the next Mr. Buffett) would give their eye teeth just to be a mere millionaire like you and Michelle... and Mitt and Ann.  

No. As long as Romney didn't get his money from raping our national tax coffers... so what! Big deal. That's his money... that's his business.  Ain't nobody mad at him!

And, another thing. No one cares if Mitt parks his wealth in Swiss accounts, German banks or in a Timbuktu hole-in-the ground.  What inquiring minds want to know is what he will do to assure that U.S. banks will remain solvent and that loans and other capital will be made available for our kids and grandkids' future.

And finally... Mr. President. Tell your campaign staff:  So what if Mitt Romney, during his tenure as Governor of Massachusetts signed a State law allowing its citizens healthcare coverage that their State lawmakers and taxpayers agreed would be best for their State.  That was that "State's" prerogative.  The operative word here is STATE!

But for you, Mr. President, and the Congress to mandate a national tax–– under the title of Affordable Care Act... a/k/a Obamacare––that now forces all Americans to purchase healthcare... and this new tax will be enforced by the Federal government... encroaches on State's rights. The American people are up in arms about it, as they don't want to be told what they have to buy in a free democracy  

So... when you combine all the above––along with the fact that your campaign team fails to tell us how you deserve four more years as CEO––that is what will more than likely cost you the White House come November.





 

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Romney Speaks To NAACP? OK Obama, Show Your Stuff. Go On Hannity!



President Barack Obama and GOP Presidential nominee, Mitt Romney


You have to give it to presumptive GOP Presidential nominee, Mitt Romney, he doesn't appear to be taking any voting bloc––in this upcoming election––for granted.  His appearance at the Annual National Association for Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
attests to that very fact.


He's got to have some cajones to accept, and then proceed to attend one of the oldest and largest U.S. assemblies of Black people. Especially when one considers what Romney will be up against.  


First off. It's no secret that African Americans by and large, aren't head-over-heels in love with the Republican party.  And, (tongue in cheek) many feel the Tea Party movement members are first cousins to the KKK and the Aryan nation.


Next... Governor Mitt and Ann Romney are dead-ringers for what too many Blacks view as the "typical white American prototype": Mitt = the Ken doll (financially rich, dark hair, blue eyes, muscular/fit/trim, powerful, possesses all of trappings of success).   And his wife, Ann = the quintessential Barbie doll (blond, beautiful, constant display of proper etiquette––both in dress and demeanor, and... not to forget... RICH)


And lastly... he is knowingly walking into an Obama-lovefest to address a crowd of people who worship and adore President Obama.  AND few––if any–– will vote for a Republican come November, no matter what he promises or says at the NAACP convention.


But I have to admit... I really didn't think Romney would attend.  So I confess and stand corrected!  And, I'm even willing to go one step further and take my hat off to him for having the courage to go courting the Black vote in this non-typical forum.  


With that said... let me put this challenge out there to President Obama.   Mr. President... you could really impress lots of Independent voters if you would follow Romney's bold lead.   Between now, and the election, you should show your cajones by agreeing to go on Sean Hannity's Fox News television show to demonstrate that you, too, can hold your own and aren't afraid of speaking in a non-typical forum.


If Romney can do it... You can do it. What say you Mr. President??? The challenge is on!!









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