Coincidence? I think not.

This week, three major networks unveiled a similar type of comedy-news, each anchored by a prominent black comedian. Last week, if you recall, our country's first black president was also elected.
Was the media aware that Obama was to become our next president, or were they taking a gamble. Is making fun of black people more acceptable when a black person does it? Because, judging on what I've seen so far, that is exactly where they are taking this. Sometimes I really, truly believe that it is the media that runs this country.
CNN has the very un-funny D.L. Hughley anchoring, D.L. Hughley Breaks the News, and Bill Bellamy has a new show on BET. But the creme de la creme lies with the very talented David Alan Grier's new show Chocolate News.
I tried to watch DL Hughley last night, but it's a snoozer. He's never been very funny and I'm not sure what CNN is trying to do by hiring a half-rate comic to anchor a comedy show on a news channel. Perhaps they want a piece of the John Stewart pie. The only thing that kept me riveted to Hughley's show for the ten minutes I could last, was looking at his train-wreck of a face. DL Hugley has gotten some major face-work and has ended up looking like a cross between Diana Ross and a billy goat. You can plainly see the eye-tuck, the cheek implants and the botoxed forehead, so if you like looking at future disasters then this could be a very interesting show for you.
I probably won't give Bill Bellamy the time of day. I never watched any of those Rush Hour movies and don't think I would even get most of his references.
But David Alan Grier! I've been waiting for him to come out with his own show since the days of Living Color and finally it's has arrived. David Alan Grier's skits are so wrong they're right and I cannot tell you how hard I laughed during his latest post-election show. Highly recommended.
So that sums up the weekly review of all the recent 'news-comedy' shows that have emerged with the new president. Even if Barack doesn't take this country in a new direction, at least the media is attempting to do their part.

I support Oprah's right to choose

Oprah is coming under fire by Republican women for refusing to interview Sarah Palin on her show. Republican women around the nation have boycotted her show, ceased subscriptions to O magazine and loudly voice their opinions are on all the news shows.
Personally, I support Oprah's right to choose her guests. Oprah herself said early on that she wouldn't be putting any political candidate on her show in lieu of her publicly supporting Barack Obama. She would be biased, it would not be fair to her other guests, and quite frankly, it's her own freakin show!

We have raised a nation of whiners. wahh wahh, wahh all the way to the losers podium, there's plenty of room!
You know what, I've never been a fan of Oprah, but today, I think I'm going to go out and buy O magazine, just to support her decision. You should consider doing so too. Send a message to all those whiners.

Another reason to hate Sarah Palin

I've spent hours honing my imitation of Sarah Palin in front of mirrors and for my partner. I've got that bridge to nowhere speech down pat, including that awful accent. Tina Fey, watch out!
Sarah Palin stands for everything I don't. She's a hypocritical mess. Pro-Life, Palin is glad her pregnant 17 year-old daughter CHOSE to have her baby. Pro-Oil, Palin is taking a stance against polar bears as an endangered species. She don't believe the hype, thinks the data is skewed. See, if we let Alaska drill for oil, there will be less and less land for these beautiful threatened species to feed upon, thereby ensuring their extinction within our lifetime. And once those topple, what comes next? We got frogs and bees, wolves and other thousands of other species that are slowly becoming extinct thanks to mankinds' addiction to oil.
If you envision a world where the only place we can view polar bears in a sub-tropic zoo, then sure, vote for her. But if you care about guns invading your city and killing children, or the education system, (yep, she wants creationism taught in schools) which is in a state of near-disrepair, and freedom of speech (banning books anyone?) then maybe you should reconsider. I secretly thinks she hates women, which makes me dislike her even more.
Let's face it, the only thing she has going for her is her good looks, (which is not much). Her family is riddled with controversy, and she actually said she'd consider starting a war with Russia! Ooooh if she gets elected I'm starting an ex-pat colony South of the Border. Any takers? We are slowly plotting our escape.
For more info on the Palin-Polar bear controversy check here

Check here later in the year for more info on my ex-pat colony, because I really feel that's what the conservatives want, is for all us level-minded people to pack up and leave.

Dennis Kucinich is my hero

Today is the last day to sign the impeachment petition put forth by Dennis Kucinich. If you feel that President Bush has violated his presidency by say, oh falsely leading us into war, jeopardizing our national currency and blatantly ignoring our Constitutional rights than you should also sign this petition. It takes two minutes, tops.
This is a rare moment in history and we should all take note. Congressmen Kucinich is risking it all to stand up for OUR rights and we should respond by thanking him profusely for his work and dedication to the American people.

Thank you Dennis!

obama likes arugula...so what?

I'm listening to this incredibly inane argument on CNN right now about why some people don't want to vote for Obama. "He's lofty, he likes arugula" Oh, so people don't know what arugula is therefore they don't understand where Obama is coming from. Does this not validate all that he was saying about Western PA and its' hardnose bible thumping gun toting citizens? "Well he eats this stuff called arugula, what the hell is that? I don't like him (grunt)" Is that how we make decisions anymore? Well maybe I'm lofty too, because arugula is one of the most delicious, spiciest salad greens out there.

a few things about Hilary or why I'm voting for Obama

A few weeks ago, I angrily mused about MSNBC's David Shuster's suspension and the Clinton campaign. To refresh your memory go to:(http://musingsofamaniacalgenius.blogspot.com/2008/02/censorship-and-media.html)

Last week, Air America fired Randi Rhodes for saying that "Hilary Clinton was a whore." The day after she uttered those very words, she was axed. Mind you, Randi wasn't on the radio at the time. She was doing a stand-up routine for an affiliate in San Fransisco. Randi Rhodes practically founded Air America, a liberal talk radio network. Your friends cannot help you when it comes to government censorship. No one likes to be name-called, especially being called a whore, but if you value your first amendment rights like I do, maybe you'll reconsider pulling that lever for Clinton at the Pennsylvania Primary on Tuesday. She's already censoring our free speech and further jeopardizing our rights to a fair, unbiased media. What else will she take away?

we tried Dennis, we tried

The news comes, unsurprisingly, that Dennis Kucinich has dropped out of the Presidential 2008 race for candidacy. I admit, I'm upset. Dennis stands for everything I do and more. He has opened my eyes to many things, including how little substance counts unless one has support by a multi-million conglomerate. He was shunned by the media, mocked for his height and appearance and ultimately could not afford to run this race. read more here:
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hvqZApX0MAbUfw6405YqTDVR-9MAD8UCGLR01

I'm disappointed in the rest of the Democrats. I'm tired of hearing Hilary and Obama bash each other on the playground. Obama is a tit-for-tat fighter and Hilary has better rhetoric. It's a word war and we aren't getting a chance to see what they are all about.
My vote, for now, lies with Ron Paul.

msnbc and mediatocracy

Dennis Kucinich is not allowed to participate in tonight's Democratic Debate on MSNBC.
wtf?
It's time to demand an answer. He's who I want to hear. Not these cookie-cutter wishy-washy candidates that make promises based on the state they visit or popular opinion. Listening to Hillary and Obama is kind of like that teacher from Charlie Brown "wah whah wahh wahhh" same old same old. change change change. This is not censorship, per se, but something pretty darn close.
I'm beginning to see the big picture and I'm not liking it.
No wonder so many people stay home, hiding behind their televisions. Ignorance IS bliss.

mediatocricy

We are living in a mediatocricy. (A government run by the media) I've just coined a new word in response to the refusal to allow Dennis Kucinich to appear on Fox News during the Iowa Caucus, and now ABC did not allow Dennis in on the New Hampshire debates last night. America is not being given the entire spectrum of their voting pool, and for progressive thinkers, Kucinich really is the only candidate for real political change. Against the war, with a strong health care plan, for getting us away from our dependence on foreign oil, and most importantly for our rights as US citizens, Kucinich, a strong upholder of the Constitution, rings strong with my values. There are more than just two candidates people, open your eyes!
America will vote for whomever gets the most visibility from the powers of the media unless we realize we are being hoodwinked into voting for a corporate tool. Think about it.

Republicans scare me. Mitt Romney has little hope left, Guilani is ruined and Huckleberry has the evangelical support. Please don't let us slip into a Christian military state, with Huckleberry as our guide. Ron Paul is the only hope we, as American people, have other than Dennis. Would Obama, a black man, be able to win the vote against Huckleberry? Time will only tell. But I'm still hoping for Kucinich. http://www.dennis4president.com/home/
People, do yourself and everyone else a favor. Get educated, look beyond the obvious, be detectives. Make it work for all of us.

my vote '08

For next years' election we are hoping for a candidate to bring change to this stale regime.
My best bet? Dennis Kucinich. Like me, he is a vegan and compassionate towards animals. He is also anti-war, against NAFTA and WTO and he is for change! In fact, ask him anything and you'll find he has already introduced a bill or has clear-cut answers. He has a plan to end occupation in Iraq, tackles health care issues and stands for everything I find essential in a candidate who promises change. Plus he is the man who might get Cheney impeached. That is why I bought this nifty little sack in support.

http://www.democraticstuff.com/Dennis-Kucinich-President-Logo-Tote-Bag-p/tb15778.htm

These other candidates promise a lot, ...but change? That's what I'm looking for and I think Kucinich will deliver. I don't want no ham-hock munchin' red-neck for my next leader, thank you very much.