BREAKING NEWS for Associated Press
DENVER – John McCain tapped little-known Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his vice presidential running mate on Friday in a startling selection on the eve of the Republican National Convention.
QUESTION OF CELEBRACY
The biggest celebrity in the world is not Barack Obama, but Michael Jackson, who turned 50, today. Why would they say Barack Obama is a celebrity in the same class, when one is a politician and the other an entertainer?
Come on, folks!
AP correspondent Walter R. Means published his “ON DEADLINE: Obama's famous, but so's McCain”.
Republicans are trying to make fame a liability for the Democratic presidential nominee and they're having some success at it. But John McCain is a celebrity too, writes Means.
The anti-celebrity ploy is a useful one for the Republicans. It makes Obama's strengths into GOP targets. In the GOP version, the fact that he draws vast crowds shows that he is just a celebrity, not a man of substance, and his skill as an orator is cover for the lack of a real message.
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What is this disdain McCain has for popular celebrities? Is “rock star” status a bad thing? Or, is there an assumption that rock stars cannot be good leaders”. (What Behind Obama’s Rock Star Status? by Eddie Griffin, published Thursday, August 28, 2008).
In the above article, I wrote:
What is this business about Sen. Barack Obama having “rock star” status? When Sen. John McCain makes this reference, it has to be a mental association based up a supremacist psychosis.
I describe, in detail, the psychosis as a supremacist jealousy and hatred for the rising in popularity and status of someone whom he feels ought to be inferior. It's a social disease of the older white generation.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
What Behind Obama’s Rock Star Status?
The ideations of John McCain
by Eddie Griffin (BASG), AfroSpear
What is this business about Sen. Barack Obama having “rock star” status? When Sen. John McCain makes this reference, it has to be a mental association based up a supremacist psychosis.
First, popularity in attracting large crowds signifies “rock star” status. What is this disdain McCain has for popular celebrities? Is “rock star” status a bad thing? Or, is there an assumption that rock stars cannot be good leaders.
Second, if the man on stage is a black man, he must be a “rock star” to draw such a crowd. After all, black men especially have had a long history in entertainment and sports, for the pleasure of the elite box seat crowd. From Mr. Bojangles tap dancing for coins tossed at his feet to hip-hop Kanye West, Barack Obama must be some new form of cheap political entertainment, like other black men on stage.
The “rock star status” label is supposed to cheapen the candidate in the eyes of the public. After all, you cannot take a rock star seriously.
What is wrong with John McCain’s eyesight? What does a true world leader look like?
(Duh! I don’t know… never been there… never done that… looks like rock star status to me.)
When was the last time the world cheered an American politician, let alone when was the last time they flocked to see an American leader, with great such great masses, with enthusiasm, passion, and adoration?
(Well Duh! I can’t turn out crowds like that. I still can’t figure out why half the world hates us and our friends forsake us… I’m going to make the world respect me… I’m going to make the world come back over to my side… I’m going to make the world align with my missions and goals… I’m going to make you love me more than you love Barack Obama... This is John McCain and I approve this jealous message.)
THE REALITY vs
THE APPEARANCE
Bill "Bojangles" Robinson
May 25, 1878 – November 25, 1949
At the age of six, he began dancing for a living appearing as a "hoofer" or song-and-dance man in local beer gardens. At seven, Bill dropped out of school to pursue dancing. He invented a type of dancing called stair dancing in 1884. He gained great success as a nightclub and musical comedy performer, and during the next 25 years became one of the toasts of Broadway. Not until he was 50 did he dance for white audiences, having devoted his early career exclusively to appearances on the black theater circuit.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Our Worse Nightmare: Gremlins & Dream Killers
HAT TIP to Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
From: Eddie Griffin
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Bud Kennedy reports:
The other half of the presidential campaign arrived loudly at the Democratic convention Tuesday, bringing a flashy slogan and a team of protesters to make noise for Republican John McCain. (Kennedy: Republicans arrive in Denver ready to pounce, Star-Telegram, Wednesday, August 27, 2008)
These are the Republican operatives, political hit men, disrupters sent to the Democratic National Convention in Denver on a not-to-secret clandestine mission to sabotage the celebration. This is our worst nightmare.. dream killers... gremlins.
They got their marching orders from John McCain to execute the “Not Ready ‘08” strategy to embarrass the Obama campaign, according to the report.
I cannot help but think of the many African-American male leaders who have been clowned by these same types of antics from “dream killers”. First, they say a black man is not qualified. Then, they say he is not ready.
(How many times have I heard that in my 62 years?)
Among the dream killers come character assassins Mitt Romney. “Rudy Giuliani is coming,” reports Kennedy.
Electing Obama would “make America a weaker nation,” Romney told a news conference.
YEAH. Riiiiight!
“Martin Luther King, Jr. is the most dangerous man in America,” said FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. He is a communist, they claimed.
Now the character assassins want to say, “Oops, we were mistaken about his patriotism and fortitude.”
(Isn’t it a little late? And, what good is a 100-year overdue apology about evil of slavery?)
... Four Republicans on a “ready response team” sat in a dark room, watching four TV news networks at once and scouring blogs to turn any Democratic blunder in favor of McCain.
“If we catch a Democrat saying something inaccurate or embarrassing, we’re on top of it,” said Tom Kise, the Colorado-based regional spokesman for the McCain campaign.
THE CATCH
In the heydays of J. Edgar Hoover, they did more than wait and watch for embarrassment to befall Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. They actually instigated it. And, I expect the same of McCain’s “Ready Response Team”. They have already arrived in Denver with their maps, signs, chants, and itinerary.
Later, at the Not Ready ’08 headquarters, the McCain campaign spokesman showed a Texas guest the volunteer center, including the white boards listing which Democratic events to crash and the markers and posterboard to make signs, observed Bud Kennedy.
Republican volunteers in McCain shirts interrupted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at an energy policy press conference.
From: Eddie Griffin
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Bud Kennedy reports:
The other half of the presidential campaign arrived loudly at the Democratic convention Tuesday, bringing a flashy slogan and a team of protesters to make noise for Republican John McCain. (Kennedy: Republicans arrive in Denver ready to pounce, Star-Telegram, Wednesday, August 27, 2008)
These are the Republican operatives, political hit men, disrupters sent to the Democratic National Convention in Denver on a not-to-secret clandestine mission to sabotage the celebration. This is our worst nightmare.. dream killers... gremlins.
They got their marching orders from John McCain to execute the “Not Ready ‘08” strategy to embarrass the Obama campaign, according to the report.
I cannot help but think of the many African-American male leaders who have been clowned by these same types of antics from “dream killers”. First, they say a black man is not qualified. Then, they say he is not ready.
(How many times have I heard that in my 62 years?)
Among the dream killers come character assassins Mitt Romney. “Rudy Giuliani is coming,” reports Kennedy.
Electing Obama would “make America a weaker nation,” Romney told a news conference.
YEAH. Riiiiight!
“Martin Luther King, Jr. is the most dangerous man in America,” said FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. He is a communist, they claimed.
Now the character assassins want to say, “Oops, we were mistaken about his patriotism and fortitude.”
(Isn’t it a little late? And, what good is a 100-year overdue apology about evil of slavery?)
... Four Republicans on a “ready response team” sat in a dark room, watching four TV news networks at once and scouring blogs to turn any Democratic blunder in favor of McCain.
“If we catch a Democrat saying something inaccurate or embarrassing, we’re on top of it,” said Tom Kise, the Colorado-based regional spokesman for the McCain campaign.
THE CATCH
In the heydays of J. Edgar Hoover, they did more than wait and watch for embarrassment to befall Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. They actually instigated it. And, I expect the same of McCain’s “Ready Response Team”. They have already arrived in Denver with their maps, signs, chants, and itinerary.
Later, at the Not Ready ’08 headquarters, the McCain campaign spokesman showed a Texas guest the volunteer center, including the white boards listing which Democratic events to crash and the markers and posterboard to make signs, observed Bud Kennedy.
Republican volunteers in McCain shirts interrupted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at an energy policy press conference.
Monday, August 25, 2008
I'm in Denver at the Democratic Convention --- Adrianne George
AfroSpear Adrianne George Reports from DNC:
Call in to Zhana’s Success Strategies Show tomorrow and talk to her.
Report: By Eddie Griffin
8/25/2008 11:36:58 AM
Check out the "Success Strategies" show with Zhana Tuesdays 8 p.m. GMT. (3:00 p.m. Central)
(Click on this link to see what time it will be for you locally.)
Each week, we will look at different aspects of success, motivation and healing for people of African heritage.
To phone in to the show, ring 001 (347) 838-8079
UK Callers, to call at local rate, first ring 08452 441 441, then the above number.
The 26th August Show Lineup
Zhana interviews Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, author of Race, Law and American Society. Use of prisoners as cheap labour, a modern-day practice that has direct links to slavery.
Plus a report direct from the floor of the Democratic National Convention from Adrianne George of Black Women in Europe.
The 26th August Zana’s Success Strategy Show will include a report direct from the floor of the Democratic National Convention from AfroSpear Blogger, Adrianne George of Black Women in Europe.
FROM: Adrianne George
"Adrianne George" adrianne.r.george@gmail.com
TIME: Monday, August 25, 2008 9:31 AM
RE: I'm in Denver at the Democratic Convention 25-29 August
Hej!
I will be blogging live from the Democratic Convention in Denver 25-29 August.
While I'll have access to email I may not be able to respond promptly.
Kind regards,
Adrianne George
Send me to Denver to blog about Obama in August:
http://blackwomenineurope.chipin.com/way-to-dnc-convention
Call in to Zhana’s Success Strategies Show tomorrow and talk to her.
Report: By Eddie Griffin
8/25/2008 11:36:58 AM
Check out the "Success Strategies" show with Zhana Tuesdays 8 p.m. GMT. (3:00 p.m. Central)
(Click on this link to see what time it will be for you locally.)
Each week, we will look at different aspects of success, motivation and healing for people of African heritage.
To phone in to the show, ring 001 (347) 838-8079
UK Callers, to call at local rate, first ring 08452 441 441, then the above number.
The 26th August Show Lineup
Zhana interviews Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, author of Race, Law and American Society. Use of prisoners as cheap labour, a modern-day practice that has direct links to slavery.
Plus a report direct from the floor of the Democratic National Convention from Adrianne George of Black Women in Europe.
The 26th August Zana’s Success Strategy Show will include a report direct from the floor of the Democratic National Convention from AfroSpear Blogger, Adrianne George of Black Women in Europe.
FROM: Adrianne George
"Adrianne George" adrianne.r.george@gmail.com
TIME: Monday, August 25, 2008 9:31 AM
RE: I'm in Denver at the Democratic Convention 25-29 August
Hej!
I will be blogging live from the Democratic Convention in Denver 25-29 August.
While I'll have access to email I may not be able to respond promptly.
Kind regards,
Adrianne George
Send me to Denver to blog about Obama in August:
http://blackwomenineurope.chipin.com/way-to-dnc-convention
Friday, August 15, 2008
OBAMA WATCH: August 28, 2008
AN INVITATION TO THE WHITE HOUSE: Eddie Griffin
Friday, August 15, 2008
Congratulations to all my colleagues who are going to the Democratic National Convention in Denver, August 25-August 28.
I hope to be watching Senator Barack Obama make his acceptance speech from the White House in Fort Worth, Texas.
AN INVITATION TO THE WHITE HOUSE
Good morning, I would like to invite you to our Grand Opening of the Obama East Tarrant County Headquarters. This location will provide the East Tarrant County area of information on Events/Voters Registers/ Phone Banking and other information about the upcoming Presidential Election.
We are reaching out to the communities to inform them to register to vote. A lot of people are not aware that they can vote if they have been in prison (laws have changed). We are here to get the word and. And we would like your support in letting the people know this information. You are in a position that where you can help us get the word out.
Our headquarters will be open Mon-Friday 10am- 6 pm. The location is 2917 S Cravens Road (known as The White House), Fort Worth Texas 76119, and 817.446.7714.
Come out and join us at the Obama East Tarrant County Headquarters our White House in Fort Worth....If you have any questions please give us a call at the office or my cell phone.
Come out to Support our Urban Areas we need your help, could you reply back to let us know if you will support.
Thank you,
MeLinda Hamilton
Executive Director
(817) 938.8892
carverheights@aol.com
OBAMA WATCH AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Time: Thursday, August 28 at 6:00 PM - 2 hours
Location: OBAMA EAST TARRANT COUNTY HEADQUARTERS
2917 SOUTH CRAVENS ROAD
Fort Worth, TX 76119
You can view the details of this event at any time by going to:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpg8s5
You can update your signup and view other events you're attending at:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/myevents
Friday, August 15, 2008
Congratulations to all my colleagues who are going to the Democratic National Convention in Denver, August 25-August 28.
I hope to be watching Senator Barack Obama make his acceptance speech from the White House in Fort Worth, Texas.
AN INVITATION TO THE WHITE HOUSE
Good morning, I would like to invite you to our Grand Opening of the Obama East Tarrant County Headquarters. This location will provide the East Tarrant County area of information on Events/Voters Registers/ Phone Banking and other information about the upcoming Presidential Election.
We are reaching out to the communities to inform them to register to vote. A lot of people are not aware that they can vote if they have been in prison (laws have changed). We are here to get the word and. And we would like your support in letting the people know this information. You are in a position that where you can help us get the word out.
Our headquarters will be open Mon-Friday 10am- 6 pm. The location is 2917 S Cravens Road (known as The White House), Fort Worth Texas 76119, and 817.446.7714.
Come out and join us at the Obama East Tarrant County Headquarters our White House in Fort Worth....If you have any questions please give us a call at the office or my cell phone.
Come out to Support our Urban Areas we need your help, could you reply back to let us know if you will support.
Thank you,
MeLinda Hamilton
Executive Director
(817) 938.8892
carverheights@aol.com
OBAMA WATCH AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Time: Thursday, August 28 at 6:00 PM - 2 hours
Location: OBAMA EAST TARRANT COUNTY HEADQUARTERS
2917 SOUTH CRAVENS ROAD
Fort Worth, TX 76119
You can view the details of this event at any time by going to:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpg8s5
You can update your signup and view other events you're attending at:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/myevents
Thursday, August 14, 2008
McCain Threatens Russia over Georgia
McCain ‘s chief foreign policy adviser paid $$$ by Georgian government
By Eddie Griffin
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Would Senator John McCain instigate hostilities with Russia over the Republic of Georgia?
Recently, McCain issued a statement condemning Russian military action against Georgia as “totally, absolutely unacceptable”.
If elected President of the United States of America today, John McCain’s words and attitude would ratchet the Doom’s Day clock up to its last second. The man seems to gloat on persuing a foreign policy course of managing international hostilities. But can he manage a crisis of his own creation. And, why does his foreign policy mirror the Bush policies?
Is this crisis scenario being staged the same as the Iranian hostage crisis, which was staged on ther brink of the 1980 US elections and caused the defeat of Jimmy Carter in his bid for re-election. Sure, looks fishy to me.
We must beware of “staged international crisis”. The Georgia-Russia War may be one.
Consider these facts:
John McCain's chief foreign policy adviser and his business partner lobbied the senator or his staff on 49 occasions in a 3 1/2-year span while being paid hundreds of thousands of dollars by the government of the former Soviet republic of Georgia. (“McCain adviser got money from Georgia” by Associated Press Writer Pete Yost).
The payments raise ethical questions about the intersection of Randy Scheunemann's personal financial interests and his advice to the Republican presidential candidate who is seizing on Russian aggression in Georgia as a campaign issue.
By Eddie Griffin
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Would Senator John McCain instigate hostilities with Russia over the Republic of Georgia?
Recently, McCain issued a statement condemning Russian military action against Georgia as “totally, absolutely unacceptable”.
If elected President of the United States of America today, John McCain’s words and attitude would ratchet the Doom’s Day clock up to its last second. The man seems to gloat on persuing a foreign policy course of managing international hostilities. But can he manage a crisis of his own creation. And, why does his foreign policy mirror the Bush policies?
Is this crisis scenario being staged the same as the Iranian hostage crisis, which was staged on ther brink of the 1980 US elections and caused the defeat of Jimmy Carter in his bid for re-election. Sure, looks fishy to me.
We must beware of “staged international crisis”. The Georgia-Russia War may be one.
Consider these facts:
John McCain's chief foreign policy adviser and his business partner lobbied the senator or his staff on 49 occasions in a 3 1/2-year span while being paid hundreds of thousands of dollars by the government of the former Soviet republic of Georgia. (“McCain adviser got money from Georgia” by Associated Press Writer Pete Yost).
The payments raise ethical questions about the intersection of Randy Scheunemann's personal financial interests and his advice to the Republican presidential candidate who is seizing on Russian aggression in Georgia as a campaign issue.
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