DarkStar Spouts Off

Oh Yeah....

"Old School" vs. "New School."

The New School won.

It's time to adjust to a "new" reality.

Ain't It Time?

Ain't it time Ralph Nader is put in his place?
"Uncle Sam or Uncle Tom"?

Jesse Jackson, Jr?
Al Sharpton?

Because I Identify With This One

Spouting Off On: Obama's Win

[ Updated to clarify meaning ]

Obama's win on Tuesday was nothing short of impressive and moving. I'm not going to try to act like I voted for the man, my vote record was put out in the open and I stand by the choice I made, but that doesn't prevent me from feeling some sense of pride as a Black American that another Black American, Barack Obama, has won the office of President of the United States even if I have ideological differences with him.

Would I feel the same way if it were Clarence Thomas? Honestly? Probably not. What about if it were Michael Steele? Yes, I would.

Anyway, this image is moving and strong.

I'm not one to fall 100% behind the idea that Black kids need to see Black people doing something before they can believe that they, the kids, can do it. I realize images are important, but I don't think it is necessary, but that image, of an American Black family obtaining that position, HAS to be, and I mean it HAS to be motivating for some people.

I have no idea how Obama will govern. I don't know how he can govern with a Democratic lead congress, but a lead that is not fillibuster proof! I don't know how he will govern with a Democratic controlled congress but the fear of an out of control congress may be lessened because the control is not fillibuster proof. Frankly, I think a congress that is not fillibuster proof is a GOOD thing and I wouldn't have minded if there were a tie in the Senate. I have a fear of my taxes rising and, unfortunately, I know they WILL rise because the Bush tax cuts will sunset. And then there are Russia's actions, which is the piss in the red-flavored Kool-Aid. But enough of that because I have four years to go down that road.

Obama's winning is HUGE. But what I really didn't like about the media last night was they kept showing a majority of Black faces cheering on the win. Tonight as I am going through pictures of the night, I notice, again, mostly pictures of cheering Black people. Let's step back and realize that white people had to vote for Obama for Obama to win. There was a mix of races in the Chicago celebration, and I liked seeing the diverse faces and their joy at Obama's win.

This was a wonderful evening.

Dumpin' On Palin

On Bill O'Reily's show, there is a segment on "right now" which is detailing "unnamed sources within the McCain campaign" that are saying Palin was unknowing about far more than has been detailed in the media.

For example, she didn't know that Africa is a continent not a country, that she didn't understand basic civics, roles of the parts of government, threw temper tantrums, etc.

Oh, this is going to be good. BTW, am I the only person who noticed the look on Palin's face during and after McCain's concession speech? She was not happy and had a look that say she wanted to be anywhere but there and she was really mad.

[ UPDATE ]

Here's a video clip, but not on O'Reily.

McCain's Speech

McCain's speech last night was great. Straight up, it was a great speech!

He hit all of the points that needed to be hit:

• Ran a tough race and they lost.
• Congratulations to the victor.
• Please support the next president and commander and chief even if you didn't vote for him.
• America comes first
• It must be a good day for Blacks seeing another Black person assume the position as President of the United States. It sends a signal that all is possible in the U.S.

It was a great speech

"Live" Blogging The Election

11/5/2008 7:25 AM I am stunned. Yeah bb, I kinda wish I voted for Obama. Some real quick thoughts before I start my day:

• Seeing people cry was deep, especially Roland Martin and Jesse Jackson, Sr.
• Older people in my family and my wife's family, REALLY believed and REALLY wanted this to happen, and I'm glad my mother and uncle are still around to see this happen. I have to make sure I talk with her today.
• Bill Bennet's comment about "no more excuses" is going to eventually rule the day
• He ran a good campaign but had a lot of help.
• More later....

11:11 PM EST DAMN...... HATE STRAIGHT UP FROM JUAN WILLIAMS!!!!

11:04 PM EST MAN!!!!!! Bill Bennet is BITTER. And I guess I was wrong.

11:02 PM EST

CNN is calling it for Obama.

10:49 PM EST Holograms? CNN? WT!?!?!?!?!?!

10:07 PM EST Some dude on CNN is giving all of the votes Dems have made when they acted like Republicans. They are blabbing on asking is the country a center right country or not....

10:05 PM EST I really don't want to "live blog" the election, but they are calling Ohio AND PA for Obama. Then I just see on CNN they called Utah for McCain, with 0% of the precients voting!

OH, hell no!!!! They are projecting based on exit polling?!?!?!?

About 5 minutes ago, I told the Mrs. that I hope we don't go to be thinking one way and then waking up to things being something else.

Da Line

Get your vote on!

Finally!!!!

Election day!
Go vote!

And remember, no matter who wins, life goes on.

How I'm Voting

For president? Bob Barr

For Senator and Representative? The challengers. The incumbents all voted for the financial bail out.

For modification of the state constitution to allow slots at certain locations in Maryland? Against. HOW IN THE WORLD CAN SLOT PARLOR LOCATIONS BE PART OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION?!?!?!?!?!?

For modification of the state constitution to allow early voting? Against.

Not that you care.

Raphael Saadiq, "The Way I See It"

Raphael Saadiq has a release, "The Way I See It" that has one cut that is getting a little bit of play, definitely on The Tom Joyner Morning Show.

Look, I'm a funk-a-teer, and born in '63, but there are certain songs from the late 60's that I remember, like "My Cherie Amor". That song really got to me, even as a kid. But what does that have to do with Raphael Saadiq? Well, "The Way I See It" is a REAL old school release. THIS is a throw back! THIS is R&B!And it even has that SOUND from the old studios!

This CD is GOOD!!!!!

The cuts I like:

• Sure Hope You Mean It
• Keep Marchin'
• Big Easy
• Just One Kiss, Featuring Joss Stone -- This is HOT!!!!
• Love That Girl -- (Reminds me of The Temps with Eddie Kendricks up front)
• Never Give You Up (Featuring Stevie Wonder) -- Stevie does a harmonica part but the person Saadiq duets with, CJ, makes this cut
• Lets Take A Walk
• Sometimes -- Hmmm... Otis Redding?
• Kelly Ray -- definitely Al Green

When Saadiq did some songs on Earth, Wind, & FIre's last CD, only Saadiq got the real essence of EW&F. Dude is music.

The "No &$@# Sherlock" Award Of The Year

Here we go, the "No &$@# Sherlock!" Award of the Year goes to:

Echoing some other experts, Ann Rutledge, a credit derivatives expert and founding principal of R&R Consulting, said she is not sure how badly the financial system would have been rocked if the government had let AIG file for bankruptcy protection. But she fears that the government is papering over the problem with a quick fix that was not well planned.

"What we see now are a lot of games by the government to keep these institutions going with a lot of cash," she said. "This is to fill holes in companies' balance sheets, and they're trying to hold at bay the charges that our financial system is insolvent."

Yes, I'm still pounding this drum.

I'm Real Busy Thoughts

I'm very busy, so let me put out some bullet point thoughts while I have a minute or 3.

• I'll write this again, I am really amazed at how this country depends so much on DEBT to continue to operate. I don't mean government debt, I mean employer and personal debt. It's one thing to go into debt by offering bonds, it's another thing for businesses to completely rely on lines of credit to regularly meet payroll.
• Democrats are too confident. In fact, given the "gaffs" this past week from Obama concerning the spending of government money and taxation, I wouldn't be surprised at a last minute rush of support for McCain.
• The situation with the family of Jennifer Hudson is sad but it has been "strange," from "go" as far as I'm concerned. For an "ordinary" person, I would have said "drug related" from the first time I heard the reporting.
• I love my wife. She does so much, it's just incredible.
• I've decided to vote against the incumbents, and vote against changes in state and county rules/regulations.