It was about four and a half years ago that I wrote I voted for a man for President of the United States, in part because he was Black.

If anyone didn't understand then and still doesn't understand now why I did that, please take a moment to watch:

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I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say that this may have been the most important speech of his ( Read more... )

"This country has more wealth than any nation, but that's not what makes us rich. We have the most powerful military in history, but that's not what makes us strong. Our university, our culture are all the envy of the world, but that's not what keeps the world coming to our shores.

What makes America exceptional are the bonds that hold together the ( Read more... )

As May Day 2012 comes upon us, it's easy to dismiss it as just another day, and an excuse for anarchy, as many are probably quick to dismiss the rioters in the Mission District of San Francisco.

Union has become a dirty word, and Immigrant can sometimes be a slur. These are not new issues.

( Cut for Left Wing Bleeding Heart Politics )

WRITER'S NOTE: The contents of this entry are political in nature. Please skip if you are in a non-political mood.

( Cut for ranty politics )

Move along folks. Nothing to see here unless you want a long, rambling discussion in defense of sports.

( What team do you play for )

Just sharing a link. Feel free to discuss. Keep it civil or invoke my wrath.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/columnist/bourne/2009-11-02-hockey-culture_N.htm

Written in response to an insightful and thought provoking comment meant to stir up some discussion. Written with all intents of expressing nothing but love and harmony and all that hippie tree hugging new agy stuff.

( We're all teal. )

Written in order to use a very stupid Magic joke in the title, and for a dear friend who has always approached me with curiosity and an open mind and heart, qualities that can overcome any gap, no matter how wide.

( Race, Power, Privilege and Naked Women, because, you know, I'm a guy )

Like modestyrabnott, I have also been mulling a post in regards to the passage of Proposition 8 in the State of California.This is a difficult post for me because unlike the presidential campaign, this campaign and the result of the election genuinely made me angry. My sister called me the following day to ask me how I felt about the election overall. She ( Read more... )

Attention all:

msmoocow rules.

That is all.