When the shyt hits the fan...umm duck?

Greetings I am coming to you (a)live...lol. Wanted to rap to yall real quick about some craziness das been goin down lately. I am a proud alumnus of North Carolina State University(gooo pack!!) but we have come under some fire lately. I am sure you have heard(if not imma tell ya) the resignation of NCSUs chancellor James Oblinger and the firing of former lady(gov) Mary Easley.

Here is how it all went down(like I was there right..lol) : Mary Easley was working at the Provost Office at NCState around 2005. NCSU board chairman McQueen Campbell and James Oblinger(now former chancellor) hired Mary Easley on a 3 yr contract in 2005 reported to be $80,000/yr then got a 5 yr deal for about $850,000. She also had an annual increase of 88% annual pay raise for her job as executive-in-residence at NCSU which violates NCSU policy(dammit gurl). But that is not even the crazy part it was found out that top-level execs got her the job at NCSU including Mike Easley himself!! This is obvious breach of policy yet to mention integrity of the university. UNC System President Erskine Bowles has since told Oblinger to resign and fired Mary Easley.

The Easleys have been no stranger to frivolous spending. There are already under investigation regarding use of taxpayer money to go on trips. I don't know what the hell she did at State to warrant such a payout. I believe it was the name; her husband was the governor! That still doesn't condone the seedy hiring process and the large payout. Look, North Carolina is one of the poorer states in the country so why the hell you gonna pay her all that money for??? I am shamed by the actions of others at my school and I hope we can turn things around. But you know shyt like this happens all the time partly because there is no real regulations and also because money talks and bullshyt floats by. We the people need to be MORE self-evident....

Society at itz purest

Whaddup peoples!!!! I have recently been dabbling in art of reform. Well really I have been reading about different types of governments and societal structures that I feel would most benefit human race. The results would be reduced crime rate, no social economic status (sorry ballers) to name a few. It would not be tainted by mass media and all the negativity that surrounds a large part of the earth. I believe capitalism causes a lot of turmoil and money is the agent of this mayhem.

I sometimes refer to "The Village" by M. Night Shamalyan when discussing this topic No it is not a blockbuster hit but it provides a wonderful viewpoint of the society I am talking about. In the movie various adults from many professions are tired of societies trivals so they travel to a remote location and build a society. The village is surrounding by massive woods and to deter curious villagers from leaving(mostly children) the adults conjure about a story about monsters that live in the woods and will murder anyone who leaves. Now of course this is a small town and I dont know how it would work on a large scale. Everyone had a duty and there was no hoarding of goods partly because there was no money involved(see egalitarian in Wikipedia).The movie is clever in pointing out that(on a small scale) such society could exist.

There are many pros and cons about any governmental ideology but with regards to pure unadulterated kinship I am a proponent of communism of some form such as egalitarianism. Please feel free to leave ur comments cuz I wanna know what ya feelin..hotep(peace).

Bitches and Hoes(hate it or love it)

Good day to all! I know I know...you like "da god is on some other shyt with the title" but let me finish. I have been contemplating things in my personal life interacting with different people male and female. The question is why do some men call women Bitches and Hoes. Both terms are pejorative and extremely disrespectful. When itz used it has a litany of meanings some even go as far to say that sometimes when they say it it is not to disrespect.

In my experience a bitch is a bitch and a hoe is a hoe period. I don't use the term often but I have used it but not arbitrarily as others do. I am not exonerating myself I am intelligent I could have used another term but in the heat of the moment I used it. I am a blunt entity I call a spade a spade. The term hoe is the same way; I call it like I see it. I don't go around calling women hoes that is not my stylo ;I am a gentle(man). I don't agree with double standards either men and women can be hoes.

Both terms are vulgar and should be omitted in a conversation yet humans are emotional and when we are caught in verbal sparring we use whatever tools at our disposal. Is it right or wrong? I cant speak on that I am a proponent of relativity; you feel what is necessary at that time. Remember you can be forward and downright blunt but try to be mature and respectful . Peace to all my ladies and gents.

Can't we all just get along?

The title of this blog is a quote from the now infamous Rodney King who, in '91 was beaten severely by LAPD. It resonants a tone of compassion every time I hear it thus the reason why I chose to use it. I want to discuss the recent visit by President Obama to Cairo University in Egypt. The title of the speech was called "The New Beginning". I purport that it is a step towards the future; harmony amongst all people. He addresses various topics that include the Israel-Palestinian conflict, Women's rights, etc. but 90% of the oration was about (to) Muslims around the globe. I am not an overly religious person but my foundation of my faith is rooted in Christianity. I grew up going to church as most southern Black families did. I do not contend that I know everything about certain religions (and really not wanting to) but I can venture and Islam is being portrayed wrongly. I think partly by ignorance and partly through generalization from terrorist that proclaim Islam as their religion. I know that we all interpret meanings of text differently and truly I believe in all religion there have been bloodshed in the name of (insert here). The gist of the speech I think was for everyone to reevaluate their viewpoint of Muslims and Islam and conversely for Muslims to do the same for others.

I agree with President Obama that are differences make us the same and we should honor ones faith,opinion, etc. I don't believe these extremist that kills innocents in the name of ALLAH are truly fulfilling His word. I just think the end result of all conflict should be peace. Why would you want to be on edge all the time when, if you sit down and collectively resolve an issue tranquility can exist? There is a common ground in all conflict; no you may not get all your concession but it is better than nothing. I feel that whether or not you liked everything about his speech don't be Dr. Killjoy; see the overall message: peace and prosperity for all.

One statement he made was true to form to paraphrase -the past will keep you from moving forward. The time is now whatever differences you have had in the past it is just that leave it in the past and think for the future. I believe we should envision a future where people don't view others in a condescending manner and know that no one people are better than another.

love hater

hello all i am sitting here in front of the computer lissenin to some youtube recently broke up with my gurl of 3 yrs. yeah it sux but hey you know the world still turns. But nuff bout my situation i wanna talk about love real quick. The word is used a lot of times without meaning or substance. Maybe some people get it confused or maybe its just their perception of what love is. After 3 yrs I feel it is something that is relative to your situation. Love is a complex thing; it can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. I cannot give you a definitive answer to what love is; shyt i thought i had love and shyt bites me n da azz. Riddle me this: is love like energy it cannot be created nor destroyed? We have all loved(or thought we loved) someone and it ends up not working out. Does that mean you will neva find happiness? Hell to the nahhh it comes from within but exude ur emotions to someone special and hopefully they will reciprucate.

They say time heals all wounds and I was told that absence makes the heart grow fonder. Maybe but when you yearn for someone it is hard to hold back emotions and you dont wanna let go but I understand know that if it is meant to be it shall be. If you love someone enuff if need be let them go...and see what happens.

Nigga this nigga that......negro please

As a black man in the United States of Amerikkka I have been exposed to the derogatory word "nigga" since birth. Now granted I am 23 reflexive so I was not born back when white people used it openly without possibility of reprimand. The word I believe comes from the spanish word "negro" which means black. Europeans used it for a long time ago and up until recently to describe something that has the color black. From slavery to the civil rights movement it was a hatred slang against people of color(namely black folk). It has been ingrained in our society ever since and the funny thing now is that the same word is used by mostly black people to describe themselves. It is funny(to keep from crying) because black people use it sometimes as a term of endearment;a euphemism.

I aint gonna lie I have used it many times before cuz it has become part of my lingo; my everyday speech. Blacks have used it so much that when you don't use the word the sentence feels out of place so to speak. Black people have come a long way since being subjugated but in a since we are limiting ourselves still and this is one way we are doing that. The term was(is) used as a scathing generalization of Afrikan-Americans; that we were sub-human. Now we[blacks] use it openly to describe other of the same race. It baffles me how we flipped it to somehow make it seem less harsh.

Since it has become used in our daily commentary Caucasians have been using it(again). I have posed this scenerio to some of my fellow brethren and they strongly object to whites using the word stating that they have used up that privilege. One, since when did a pejorative term become a privilege to use and Two, why can't they use it too since they might use it as term of endearment. There are too many grey areas and most would be hypocritical if they say whites cannot use the word. I say don't use it if it isn't deemed fit for everyone to use.

live and let learn

I am back from my hiatus so lissen up. I was chilln with the misses watching after dinner t.v. Rummaging through the nonsensical mess(you call this channel surfing) I ran across one of my reasonably favorite stations CNN. The anchor was talking about Obama's visit to Notre Dame.

There was been some recent controversy swirling the pres. about abortion issues and his stance. I believe he is pro-choice. Before I get into this I am really not here to debate about the issue itself you believe what you believe das it. Anyway back to the my man the pres. some people at Notre Dame are having prayer vigils and protesting Obama's presence in South Bend, IN and his honorary degree from ND??!! Look I respect all opinons(you know the old saying..."Opinions are like..."aight nuff said, but come on people damn the man accepts to come to Catholic-central ND where aint many black people at anyway. What are you praying for? Why all the shirts and graduates not attending their own ceremony? I just think it is way to much. I just think when you are against an issue and want to debate there is a forum for that. Please stop the madness.

Paraphrasing Obama lets agree to disagree what is wrong with a little dialogue people why are you wearing shirt signifying the date(may 17, 2009) as the "the day the dome was tarnished"? It is the epitome of sensationalism; a lot of overemotional properganda that is obviously way off base. I like Obama and yes I am of afrikan descent and hell yeah I voted for him but I like to think of myself to but unbiased in my thoughts. It doesnt matter what I feel about the man or the issue my gripe is with people going a little over-the-top.


Again you do you imma do me but please live and let us learn to agree to disagree.