I don't have much to say this week. I've been reading a lot and I'm tired. Plus, it's December and my interest in writing lengthy self-centered blogs is going down pretty rapidly. I'm sure I'll have much more to say when I return from India in January. My brother, who works for 'One Laptop per Child,' is bringing along an OLPC laptop so that I can write down all my experiences. Upon my return, I'll port it to my desktop and probably submit it to Craigslist.
Tiger Woods Joke (courtesy of George 'G-Dub' Willborn)
Is it just me or does Tiger Woods have more white women than the Oprah Winfrey show!?
Sex Offenders
100-year-old sex offender Theodore Sypnier will soon be released from incarceration in NY after serving less than 10 years for raping and sodomizing two sisters. Mind you, the charge was later reversed on a technicality, after which he was jailed on a lesser sentence. Is it just me or are sex offenders getting off way too easy? Back in 2001, I was sentenced to eight years in prison for BURGLARY, a sentence which I admit was soon after rescinded due to my age and mental status. I vividly remember the day that I was sentenced though; there was a 45+ year old man who went in front of the judge right before me for raping a young girl. The creep was sentenced to only 8 years, which makes no sense whatsoever. How the heck do you sentence an 18 year old dummy to 8 years for burglary, and then hand the exact same sentence to a seasoned sex offender? Where the heck is the logic in that?
Law n Order SVU
SVU has received a bunch of bad press this week from conservatives, who are ticked off at its fictitious depiction of a conservative talk show host. I understand why they are upset, but I must point out that Law n Order has a long history of over-dramatizing what's happening in the real world. Although it's meant in some small part to relate to real life events, the overall goal is to entertain. For instance, even though I enjoy contemplating the issues that it brings up, I never ever allow its fictitious portrayal of society to interrupt my real-life interpretation of both domestic and international news. Keep in mind also that tonight's Law n Order came from an entirely opposite angle; 'Obama bots' were the evil perpetrators this time around. By the way, I don't appreciate being called an Obama bot! lol
Law n Order SVU
I appreciate the opening bit involving a hooker running from her 'Daddy.' I honestly once had the unfortunate experience of having to live with a pimp, and NO, he was not my Daddy! It was very unnerving to watch and listen to him perform his 'pimp duties'; he was ruthless, cold, and abusive to his girls. Although he promised them a nice life, he constantly berated them, and made them do whatever he wanted without question -- lest they suffer a beat-down. I mention this because the general public's attitude towards pimping and prostitution is not only uninformed, it's outright derogatory. A lot of these 'hoes' are merely young girls who came from a bad life and honestly don't know any better. And so they think a 'Daddy Mack' or whatever can save them by giving them shelter, buying them clothes, and taking care of their basic needs. It's a very sad situation that breaks my heart.
There was one girl who especially caught my attention. Her street name was Skittles and she was (and still is) partially deaf, and had almost no self-esteem. The irony is that she was absolutely beautiful; she had long, luscious red hear and eyes beaming with soul. Unfortunately, she was also quite slow and so made many mistakes, which resulted in horrific beat-downs that could be heard from halfway down the street. I must admit that I did nothing to protect her because I myself was scared of my roomie, and I quite frankly was and still am somewhat of a little biatch. By the time he kicked her out -- as he had become fed up with her -- she was covered with bruises, and was nearly always crying. I offered her free shelter devoid of any sexual expectations, but she refused and returned back to the streets. I pray that she is still okay, wherever she may currently be.
Wyclef Jean: 'From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion'
Wyclef's new album illustrates his journey from poverty to success. It's especially meant to give credit to the 'refugees' who pull themselves up by their own bootstraps without complaint, and push forward toward their dreams. The best song, in my opinion, is 'Warrior's Anthem.' Also look out for his other hit single, 'Slumdog Millionaire.'
Celebrity Humanitarian Efforts
Why are people so darn cynical toward all the humanitarian efforts made by celebrities? George Clooney, Matt Damon, Wyclef Jean, Angelina Jolie, and Brad Pitt -- to name a few -- are not only talented actors, but they are also concerned human beings who don't mind going out of their way to help those in need. I don't worship these people or feel that they are any better than me, but I also don't go out my way to put them down. Of course, people may ask, "Well, why don't I receive attention for all the things I do?" Well, you're not famous. And quite frankly, I highly doubt that these celebrities choose to have their charitable actions displayed for all to see; it's merely the price of fame. This whole anti-Hollywood culture irritates me. An entertainer is no worse or better a person than you or I. So how are we to judge them so harshly, whether for their righteous or evil deeds? For instance, a lot of women are so enraged at Tiger's infidelity, even though the percentage of women who admit to committing infidelity (according to InfidelityFacts) in any relationship they've had is 54%. It just seems like such hypocrisy to me.
The Princess and the Frog
I'm excited about this movie and hope that everybody -- regardless of race, religion, sexuality, etc. -- can enjoy it.
In regards to race and color, I want to quote one of my role models, Mr. Michael Baisden:
"ISeeColor means just that, I see color. So often when you hear people say that race is not an issue, typically people respond, "I don't see color." Well, I do see color. And it is only by acknowledging the race (color) of a person that you show respect for the history and struggle of that ethnic group. Ignoring that is not only a mistake but shows a lack of tolerance for people who look different than you."
His point is that race does matter; it denotes a difference in heritage. Although I consider myself a full-fledged American, the truth is that I am quite different compared to my Black American, Chinese America, and White American friends because we come from different cultures. Mind you, we were all raised in America and so therefore share very similar traits and interests; but, there is still an underlying difference between us that should not only be recognized, but also RESPECTED. That, in my opinion, is the key to tolerance.
And so I recognize and respect the struggle of my Black American peers and welcome -- with OPEN ARMS -- this groundbreaking new Disney film!
Ya'll just better return the favor though when I blow up across America with my debut film: "The Technical Support Representative and his Curry Chicken"! :-D. lol. I'm an idiot.
Jim Norton (JAY LENO Show)
Jim is very funny, and I say this because Jim's humor is almost always based on adult content. I LIKE THAT, which is why I love Family Guy, but am not fond of the Simpsons.
I guess I had more to say than I realized. Whoops...
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