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The Campaign: The Audacity of Hope Did Not Die in Maine
Commented Nov 09, 2009 at 00:28:53 in Media
“Christie is a true warrior for justice. This will be a very important film. I've known Xtie for years, and you will not find a more audaciously hopeful individual...nor a more competent, determined filmmaker. [We created Waking in Mississippi together.]”
Precious in the Age of Obama
Commented Nov 06, 2009 at 15:43:27 in Entertainment
“Are you seriously making an issue out of the director's gender??? Talk about missing the point. You should listen to the NPR (Fresh Air) interview with Lee Daniels: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyyId=120092180"”
Thank You, Mr. President
Commented Oct 02, 2009 at 19:07:41 in Media
“Thank you, Joe. My respect level for you just skyrocketed.”
The Serena Williams "Incident" Isn't About Racial Bias, But It Is About Bias
Commented Sep 17, 2009 at 05:31:29 in Living
“First, excellent commentary by MS. Goff.
Second, the media reaction is overblown.
Third, threatening? Really? Does anyone seriously think Serena was going to harm that woman?
Fourth, the Williams sisters have never been treated fairly by the tennis establishment. I will long remember the racist, sexist discussion about her body at the 2007 Australian Open. The sister have always been too "Black," with a father who is straight up country and ghetto. Sure, those in the tennis establishment love James Blake...but then again, he's a Harvard grad with an affluent white mother sitting in the stands and a "J crew" of affluent white fan friends.
Fifth, the sisters have never been given their due respect by the public. White American fans would rather cheer for Sharapova. Imagine being a dominate number one watching a blond seventeen year old Russian become America's marketing darling SOLELY because she is white and fits a very narrow notion of beauty. That they still manage to thrive after so many years of insult is a testament to the strength of their character.
Sixth, this country is still mired in racism and sexism. I refer to the public rancor over l'affair Foot Fault as Serena's Sofia Moment. Sofia was the Oprah character in the Color Purple who ended up humiliated and stripped of her dignity because she refused to show proper contrition. I certainly hope that any additional punishment for Serena is dropped. She has paid enough over the years.”
Second, the media reaction is overblown.
Third, threatening? Really? Does anyone seriously think Serena was going to harm that woman?
Fourth, the Williams sisters have never been treated fairly by the tennis establishment. I will long remember the racist, sexist discussion about her body at the 2007 Australian Open. The sister have always been too "Black," with a father who is straight up country and ghetto. Sure, those in the tennis establishment love James Blake...but then again, he's a Harvard grad with an affluent white mother sitting in the stands and a "J crew" of affluent white fan friends.
Fifth, the sisters have never been given their due respect by the public. White American fans would rather cheer for Sharapova. Imagine being a dominate number one watching a blond seventeen year old Russian become America's marketing darling SOLELY because she is white and fits a very narrow notion of beauty. That they still manage to thrive after so many years of insult is a testament to the strength of their character.
Sixth, this country is still mired in racism and sexism. I refer to the public rancor over l'affair Foot Fault as Serena's Sofia Moment. Sofia was the Oprah character in the Color Purple who ended up humiliated and stripped of her dignity because she refused to show proper contrition. I certainly hope that any additional punishment for Serena is dropped. She has paid enough over the years.”
Poll: Black Women Prefer Clinton To Obama By 24 Percent
Commented Oct 17, 2007 at 20:42:39 in Politics
“Don't buy the hype.
The media are cramming Hillary down our collective throat.”
The media are cramming Hillary down our collective throat.”
JewishJesus replied on Oct 17, 2007 at 21:59:31
“You dreamers are nuts! Barack is a weak candidate with NO NEW IDEAS on how to run America...and that's the fact,Jack!!! I hate to say it, but NO BLACK will win the American presidency in 2008. I will vote for him if he's the Dem choice....I'd NEVER vote for a Repuke because I value the constitution!!!!”
Oprah Names "Cholera" As Next Book Club Pick
Commented Oct 05, 2007 at 20:20:21 in Media
“I agree. Most Beautiful Love Story EVER WRITTEN.
The language is exquisite. It will envelop your soul. It's like Ondaatje's "The English Patient" taken to the 10th degree.
If I could write like one author, it would be Marquez. The only living writer who comes close to his word craft is Toni Morrison. They are the current god and goddess of my literary pantheon.”
The language is exquisite. It will envelop your soul. It's like Ondaatje's "The English Patient" taken to the 10th degree.
If I could write like one author, it would be Marquez. The only living writer who comes close to his word craft is Toni Morrison. They are the current god and goddess of my literary pantheon.”
brooklyncitizen replied on Oct 07, 2007 at 00:52:55
“So true but Marquez is somehow a bit more birlliant? His weaving of language is masterful and surprising.
Great pick.”
Great pick.”
Dubai Ports World: " CNN Won't Shut Up Lou Dobbs"...
Commented Feb 28, 2006 at 01:19:49 in Home
“Lou Dobbs rocks and doesn't give damn who he pisses off. CNN won't touch him because he probably made enough money back when he was the money guy on CNN to tell them to go eff themselves. Bad PR if they were to discipline Lou. Also, ya don't wanna piss off Howard Beale.
Wolf White Noise drives me crazy with his monotonous voice and closet conservative attitudes.
Anderson is too safe, and he's becoming Oprah's surrogate child. She's such a star f*&ker at times that I bet she's infatuated with his pedigree. And Anderson is at some level trapped by that pedigree. How can he ever speak truth to power?
Sigh, gone are the honest days of Aaron Brown.
And what have they turned Ted Koppel's show into??? It's shameful really. Martin Asshairs is not a journalist.”
Wolf White Noise drives me crazy with his monotonous voice and closet conservative attitudes.
Anderson is too safe, and he's becoming Oprah's surrogate child. She's such a star f*&ker at times that I bet she's infatuated with his pedigree. And Anderson is at some level trapped by that pedigree. How can he ever speak truth to power?
Sigh, gone are the honest days of Aaron Brown.
And what have they turned Ted Koppel's show into??? It's shameful really. Martin Asshairs is not a journalist.”
