Zbigniew Brzezinski to Scarborough: “Stunningly Superficial”

“You have a stunningly superficial knowledge of what went on that it’s almost embarrassing to listen to you.”

http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/249753.php
FYI Here is the Taba Summer Dr. Brzezinski referenced.
Two separate Israeli-Palestinians negotiations that led to an accord on interim arrangements in 1995, and to bridging differences on the final status issues in 2001.
The Taba [...]

Jazz great Freddie Hubbard dead at 70

Grammy-winner’s style influenced a generation of trumpeters

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Grammy-winning jazz musician Freddie Hubbard, whose style influenced a generation of trumpeters, has died at age 70. He suffered a heart attack last month. He is shown here around 1970.
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Andre Smith Suspended from Sugar Bowl for meeting with Agent

A bit off topic for the blog . . .
But.
The rumors are true.  Andre Smith has been suspended for speaking with an agent.  (This is from various inside sources).  You can view one article below.  Noticeably, they don’t mention that Smith met with an agent.  (Saban doesn’t mention this either; however, this was the “rule violation.”).  I [...]

Julie Dexter singing “Ketch a vibe”

Julie Dexter singing “Ketch a vibe”

Baltimore at the African American Heritage Festival.
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This track has a rave/soulful feel. One of my favorites by her.

Ahmadinejad’s Christmas Video: If Christ were on Earth today, undoubtedly he would stand with . . .

December 26, 2008

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stoked criticism on Thursday by delivering a Christmas message on British television, saying if Jesus were alive he would oppose “expansionist powers”.
Ahmadinejad said in the address on Channel Four that Jesus Christ would oppose “bullying, ill-tempered and expansionist powers”.
Britain’s Foreign Office condemned the speech, while Israel’s ambassador to London [...]

Why the Saltsman Scandal May Help Make Ken Blackwell RNC Chair (A Stupid Post)

 For background info, click here.
Read this foolishness by Matt Lewis first . . . .
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Why the Saltsman Scandal May Help Make Ken Blackwell RNC Chair

By Matt Lewis
Dec 28th 2008 9:09AM
 
 

The Chip Saltsman/RNC Chair mini-scandal may prove to be more important than I initially thought. As is often the case in these matters, the specific incident is [...]

Rap music originated in medieval Scottish pubs, claims American professor

Another sad demonstration of a lack of ethnocultural competence below.  See brief comments after article.
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Rap music originated in the medieval taverns of Scotland rather than the mean streets of the Bronx and Brooklyn, an American academic has claimed.

 

By Simon Johnson
Last Updated: 3:57PM GMT 28 Dec 2008
Professor Ferenc Szasz argued that so-called rap battles, where two [...]

Soundgarden – Black Hole Sun

Another Bush: Coming to a Senate Near You!

Yes.  Jeb is running for Senate in 2010 and he has already begun the PR War.  Here is a copy of one of the futile attempts to sever Jeb from George Bush — As if Florida 2000 isn’t enough.  Charlie is the best Republican governor FL has had in a long time . . .
Jeb [...]

Candidate For RNC Chair Sends Out CD With Song Called “Barack, The Magic Negro”

Catch the weak attempt of a journalist defending “Chip” here.

The GOP just doesn’t get it . . . They really need new fresh leadership. I am really hoping Bobby Jindal steps up to lead the party in a newer direction.
If you want to hear this shit  fine piece of art, you [...]

Top 10 Global Artist in 2009

Ran across this from Huff Post. I do not agree with this list, but it’s an overall collection of good music.  I will try to post a sample of each after the article.

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‘Viagra lure’ for Afghan warlords

File this story under “things you must read for yourself.”  This is innovatively machiavellian.
‘Viagra lure’ for Afghan warlords

Viagra is not always known about in rural areas of Afghanistan

America’s CIA has found a novel way to gain information from fickle Afghan warlords – supplying sex-enhancing drug Viagra, a US media report says.
The Washington Post said it [...]

Obama scatters grandmother’s ashes at Lanai Lookout

Barack Obama’s final goodbye to beloved grandmother

December 24, 2008 ·
President-elect Barack Obama gathered with family and friends on Tuesday for a private memorial service for the beloved grandmother who helped raise him.
Madelyn Payne Dunham, known to her friends as “Toot”, died Nov. 2, two days before Obama won election to become the nation’s first African-American [...]

Lessons Learned from the Rahm Emmanuel 21 Conversations with the IL Governor that never happened

Marc Broussard – Love and Happiness Birmingham, Alabama

Marc Broussard – Love and Happiness Birmingham Alabama

Here is a snapshot of him at workplay theater in Birmingham Alabama. He is really good live. This guy has soul and you can tell he has a lot of experience on the road. He is better in person than he is over wax.
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Gip’s Place – Underground Blues in Alabama

Absolutely remarkable.
This is the immediate phrase that comes to mind when I think about my experience at Gip’s Place in the shadows of Bessemer, Alabama.  I will not miss another Saturday.  On December 20, 2008, I went with some fellow Alabama musicians to hear the blues at a place commonly referred to as one of the [...]

A Tribute to Beat Street . . . The Greatest Hip-Hop Movie Ever

Beat Street 1984 Soundtrack Mix by DJ Crazy Evil
If you don’t know… you betta’ ask someone.
Playlist:
1.DJ Jazzy Jay – Son of Beat Street
2.Africa Bambaataa – Frantic Situation
3.Arthur Baker – Breakers Revenge
4. Juicy – Beat Street Strut
The System Baptize the Beat

Although you may know them better from this [...]

Charles Barkley Gets Shoes Thrown at Him, Like George Bush, on behalf of Chizik

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Bo Diddley: Chess Records

Great throwback post over at Soul Sides.  Check out this blog and the post on Bo Diddley
http://soul-sides.com/2008/12/bo-breaks.html
BO’S BREAKS
posted by O.W.

 

Bo Diddley: Go For Broke
Bo Diddley: Bad Side of the Moon
From Another Dimension (Chess, 1971).
Bo Diddley: I’ve Had It Hard
From Where It All Began (Chess, 1972)
All three also on Drive By Bo Diddley, Tales From the [...]

T.I. Teaches 5th Grade

T.I. teaches 5th Grade
T.I. speaks on the importance of a good education and staying in school. Princeton Elementary

Sam Sparro – Black and Gold

Sam Sparro – Black & Gold: Video

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Real Talk with Plies #4

Real Talk with PLIES #4 – My People

Plies on Judicial Prejudice

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Bush Gets Shoe Thrown at Him by Iraqi (Full Video)

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Tawiah – Watch Out

TAWIAH – WATCH OUT

Remarkable.
 
http://www.myspace.com/tawiah

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Foreign Policy: The Top Ten Stories You Missed in 2008

Courtesy of Foreign Policy.
This website has great content.  Seems like this article didn’t mention the potential attack on U.S. Soil within five years.  Needless to say, it is very good.
http://www.foreignpolicy.com/top10-2008/index.html
The Top 10 Stories You Missed in 2008
www.ForeignPolicy.com

1. The Surge in Afghanistan Starts Early
Along with reducing troop levels in Iraq, President-elect Barack Obama has pledged to [...]