Misadventures in Atlanta

By AmazonRed

January 11, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this

You know…AJC can open the blog 3 HOURS LATE some days…but they ALWAYS close this mickey fickey on time. Sheesh.

Happy Friday All!

By Rell Lite

January 11, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this

Only thing that matters for me is that they VOTE….everything is up for debate!!!..but voting is a must..if you dont vote dont complain..period

By Cemeeli

January 11, 2008 9:45 AM | Link to this

…here we go again!….*

Where’s Beautiful?

It’s Friday, it’s Friday, it’s Friday!!! haaayyy!

By AmazonRed

January 11, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this

Now, on to today’s topic.

From my experiences (and I went to Berkeley so the results could be a little skewed) Black folks don’t vary too much amongst political parties. Most people I know are either Democrat or independent. I do know a few black republicans, and their view are “different.” This isn’t something I really have to worry about in the dating world, really. I’d know their political views before things got serious and if anyone clashes with any of my beliefs in any area, the relationship probably won’t go very far.

By Blow Me Beautifully aka. Bomb 1st

January 11, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this

Yes…..AJC has always been bootlegg…even when I worked there. They get more bootlegg then this!

Good Morning all shots of Patron for everyone starting happy hour early

Yes I

By Rell Lite

January 11, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this

@AR, well if you need someone to chat with..hit me up at dwilliams2022@hotmail…or on yahoo…casual2022@yahooo…lol. I can be your huckleberry…lol

By Cemeeli

January 11, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this

Okay…Rell i wonder if i’m not the only one that laughed AGAIN at your TACO during my ride home yesturday…. silly rabbit…

By Beautiful

January 11, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this

politics does not in any way affect my relationship.

Sexyleggs thanks for the recipe. im keeping it for another night, because my time was limited. i ended up using G. Garvin’s advice about cooking the ribs at 275 in the oven for about two hours. they turned out pretty good.

Pisces08 u got mail!

By limegpuppy

January 11, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this

TGIF!!! Morning all.

ARed nobody ever plans to come in early but they dayum sho, make plans to leave work on time (ask some body to stay late by 15 mins and watch their reaction)LOL!

I don’t get all worked up over who a person chooses to vote for, it only concerns me that they get out to the polls and vote. There is nothing worse than having the opportunity to make a difference, yet you do nothing speaks volumes about a person.

By AmazonRed

January 11, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

Thanks Rell. That’s a lot of email addresses. Are you going to give me your social security number too? LOL

I just need AJC to not be so “bootleg” in the words of Blow Me. I may blog on here, but at least I don’t show up to work 3 hours late. Unprofessional! LOL

By abc

January 11, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

Such hot-button issues as abortion, war, environment, human and civil rights, while they play into politics, are much less about whether you can affix a label of ‘Democrat’, ‘Republican’, ‘Conservative’, or ‘Liberal’. If the contemporary political climate shows me anything along those lines, it’s that people who insist on throwing those labels around expecting them to stick are idiots.

All of those above are deal breakers for me. Someone who is pro-war isn’t in support of our soldiers, and as a 10 year veteran, I feel qualified to say so. While I’d like to say that a woman should have control and authority over her own body, she had that before becoming pregnant, and the baby’s rights trump hers, religious issues notwithstanding. Ignoring environmental problems is just plain stupid — at my age, I can already remember when air and water quality was pristine compared to what it is now. Even 15 years ago one could almost always see Stone Mountain from atop Kennesaw Mountain; now one almost never can.

But to me, those aren’t necessarily just political issues. To me, people who are pro-war, pro-abortion, anti-environment and who don’t care about global human and civil rights lack moral fiber. I could never be in a close, romantic relationship with someone like that.

By ImAPeach404

January 11, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

Good Morning & Happy New Year all

Oooh, a topic close to my heart!!!

I’ll be the first person to stand on the table and say that I cannot wait for Barack Obama to be The President of the United States :) I am a volunteer on his campaign, I attend caucus parties, I travel to South Carolina on the weekends to canvas, I recruit volunteers, and I give my time on Sundays to do data entry at the Atlanta headquarters - I’ve never been interested in politics before to the extent I am now!

I said all that to say that the most interesting men I have met recently have been through the above acts I mentioned. It has been a great avenue to meet young men that are interested in the same issues that move me, it offers an instant common ground, and the caliber of men that frequent these activities has matched me quite well.

I met a few suiters during the holidays and one of the first things I’ve been trying to see lately is where they stand and what their views are. I haven’t run across anyone with radically different ideals than my own, but if I did, it definitely wouldn’t be a turn off - I enjoy good conversation and a friendly debate any day of the week.

By Rell Lite

January 11, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

@cemeeli, lol..that was funny…but that is nothing i do that all day…i keep folks laughing on the job…also catch me when i am drinking…LOL, back when i was stationed in san diego i tried to do amatuer comedy..lets just say i BOMBED…lol…

By limegpuppy

January 11, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this

Cee* you wasn’t the only one laughin, I found plenty of humor to get me through the traffic yesterday!

By Cemeeli

January 11, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this

Topic: hmm…A great debate = a great DEBATE…who doesn’t love that?

…Cemeeli does VOTE (faithfully) but has to say this real lowkey b/c if the county hears any of this i’ll be sure to have a “blue card” in my mailbox …

I don’t push my political views on a date. But it does make for an interesting conversation piece. And if i am serious with someone political views from both of us have been established assured…and if i love him i probably wouldn’t give a flip if he voted for Flavor Flav…probably wouldn’t be the case but my point is it’s probably not THAT detrimental to the relationship. …i say that lightly b/c i never been on the opposing…

By Poppa Grande

January 11, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this

The only thing that mattered was that she voted.

AR I second your comment. They sure don’t close it late. However, if you had to come downtown today…..Whew (I live downtown and this dang AmericasMart thing has traffic crazy downtown.

By Beautiful

January 11, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this

Cemeeli what’s up chica?

Are you going to give me your social security number too?* funny.

By Mo (now known as Moeisha)

January 11, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this

TGIF!!! I almost thought I was gonna miss out on the blog again today! Hey everybody!! *Mo waving

I’ll comment on topic later

By Darrell (of blackthen.com)

January 11, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

Morning, everyone, and a belated Happy New Year to you all. :-)

I wouldn’t necessarily consider a woman’s differing political views to automatically be a show-stopper, but I can envision a scenario or two where it could definitely become an issue.

For example, if her political views were to conflict in some way with my my own religious beliefs (e.g. she’s an Earth-worshiping, tree-hugging environmentalist or someone who supports abortion-on-demand), then that’s where I’d have to draw the line. Of course, I’d fully respect her right to hold such views and opinions, however, as it relates to entering into a committed relatioship with her, it ain’t gonna happen.

Some of the most substantive relationships are those that involve differences between two people, but that’s not to say that those differences should always be tolerated. Case in point, I also would not date a woman who smokes, so the principle applies not just to politics, but to other relational areas as well.

By nOT vOTING eVER

January 11, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this

DO NOT WANT TO BE CALLED FOR JURY DUTY!!!

By pisces08

January 11, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this

Morning All. I guess I gravitate to the Dems or Indep’s in the dating world.

By Willie Dynamite

January 11, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this

Morning ladies, whatup fellas?

Can’t bring Breakfast round this piece no more, betta make it brunch. Bella I’m not concerned with apologies but as your consumers we at least deserve an explanation—-(crickets)**

On-topic- I’m not big into political affiliations per se`. I like having in-depth conversations. It is a turn off if you tell me you are strictly Dem/Rep without even knowing the issues. I can’t be around someone who can’t discuss topics of today on a reasonable level. Then turn around and vote for Joe Blow just because he is a Democrat. That tells me you don’t have a mind of your own or an original thought. Next!!!

By Rell Lite

January 11, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

@AR….take how you want lady, the offer still stands…but that was cute…your quick tongue never stops does it…lol

@abc…let us know how you really feel

just a thought..why such a heavy azz topic for a friday…why not a freaky friday topic or lets talk about the dark side of women..the one they think we men cant handle..just a thought

By pisces08

January 11, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

@Beautiful. Backatcha!

By Jazzyone

January 11, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

What up ya…I prefer a man that has a view and is current about politics and world events. One that can blend and be involved in a political conversation while mingling in that set..without loosing the focus or getting heated.

My political views tend to evolve from my morals, upbringing living life in general so I think if my SO does have a view it can be skewed in a different direction than mine but at the core if we butt heads on issues that are substantiated in our daily life then yes I think it would create a block between us. I think we have to meet in the road somewhere politically although we don’t have to support the same party.

By Cemeeli

January 11, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

lime yes, that was some funny stuff. DANG i just coughed up a laugh at that again…

…i see we’re about to be silly with the rest of the day…massa is on vacation today!…

Poppa you live downtown? all i can say is keep your head up…i ran AWAY from that area years ago.

By ImAPeach404

January 11, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this

Rell, what if you met a chick who couldn’t vote b/c she was a convicted felon??? Could she complain? Would you still date her?

Beautiful, I hope you take note of when abc says: To me, people who are pro-war, pro-abortion, anti-environment and who don’t care about global human and civil rights lack moral fiber

I don’t totally agree with that statement, but on a similar note, if you met a guy who stood behind Bush and thought he was the best President to date - you would probably need to dig a little deeper into his moral fiber. While politics and parties may not affect your relationships… a persons allegiance with a certain party may represent something else.

By Cemeeli

January 11, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this

Hi Darrell …waving… good to read cha!

By Jazzyone

January 11, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

Not Voting Ever…see you need a lesson on Gub’ment..when you register your drivers license in the state of GA you go into the pool to be selected for duty…so many uninfomed people walking around…

By Str8

January 11, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this

For starters, most people can’t truly elucidate the ideological positions the different political parties espouse. So for the most part, those are just labels that people use without really understanding the underpinings of each… and two their is not clear boundary separating those ideological views that one can go with.

that said, the values one upholds speaks more about them than the political party they say they support or the candidates they vote for. I can even dare to venture out and say, most political choices regular folks make are purely emotional.

you don’t have to talk politics to know these values, they should be evident in the topics you and your date engage in and in their lifestyle. it is those values that they live by that should matter most in choosing a partner…

By Rell Lite

January 11, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this

@404, i have dated an ex-con before..i actually meet her day-one out of the bing…..did i date her nope — but did i help her with getting her taste of some dizzle after 5yrs….yep…lol…..but it was nothing serious..so nope i would not…she can complain but not to me

By Dan

January 11, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this

The issues don’t matter to me as much as involvement in the process, concern for how the issues are handled, and an active interest in resolution.

My political views could best be described as independent. Don’t mind abortion (a woman’s right to choose), the war was silly (and anyone that supports is silly to me too, blind dedication), and I don’t want the government telling what I can and can’t do (i.e. smoking in public place, sex in public places, etc.).

As long as my woman and I can agree to disagree and argue our various (if there are) opinions in a respectful and intelligent manner, I’m good.

By nOT vOTING eVA

January 11, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this

JAZZYONE

I HAVE BEEN LIVING IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA FOR NINE YEARS AND HAVE NOT BEEN CALLED YET SMART AZZ!!!!!!!

By Rell Lite

January 11, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

@STR8….VOTE FOR STR8!!!!…that was a mouthful congressman…lol.

Where is Sexy Slim One!?!?!?!?!

waving @beautiful….i see ya lady

By Poppa Grande

January 11, 2008 10:38 AM | Link to this

Cee Yes. I love living downtown. Especially in the historic Washington Park/Mozeley Park area. I catch the train most of the time if I need to go anywhere. (Saves a lot of gas…I only fill up to ride 2x a month). Philips Arena station is 2 stops from the house and the Ga dome is one stop (Vine City).

Other than that around that darn Aquarium traffic is usually ok, though.

I grew up in the ‘burbs and didn’t really like it. Clayton County before it became Eldrin Bell/Victor Hill’s territory. My High School was actually a National School of Excellence(Lovejoy High School. There weren’t problem with keeping accreditation.Riverdale was predominantly white and so was North Clayton. So it wasn’t exactly the same as it is now.

By Cup Cake

January 11, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

I really enjoy reading this blog especially all the comments

This is a boring topic 4 a Friday

By Beautiful

January 11, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this

ImAPeach404 i wouldn’t think about leaving my mate just because he’s a rep and we don’t agree on certain issues. that’s silly.

Rell hug.

By QC - waiting on 5ive

January 11, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this

What up Bloggers…Happy Friday

Have a great day all, sup Bro

www.blackthen.com

HOLLA

By Darrell (of blackthen.com)

January 11, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this

Hi, Cemeeli! :-)

By Jazzyone

January 11, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this

NOT VOTING There are many people who live in the state been born here and have never been called…and yes I am smart about the government where I reside and how it effects me..with the population in this state and growing you may never be called….

By Lady Dark with Dimples

January 11, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this

Good Morning Everyone!!

I co-signRell in that it matters very much to me that he VOTES! We can debate political views all night long, but it really bothers me when I meet people who don’t vote. I think it’s such a slap in the face to our ancestors and you lose all credibility to complain about the current state of affairs.

I know many people who only vote for the Presidential elections, but that’s not enough. It’s our local judges and legislators who are sending the Genarlow Wilson’s to jail. NEway, things rub off when you date for an extended period of time. As a result, my SO has started watching the debates and learning more about the issues.

We’ve yet to vote for the same candidate in any election and probably won’t for the Presidential primaries, but I’m glad that he can atleast debate the issues with me.

By SexyLeggs

January 11, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this

Good morning everyone! Beautiful, glad they came out good using Garvin’s recipe. Also, remember to baste at least every 20-30 mins until done.

Rell Lite, here I is. Daughter needed a physical to qualify for track (not that you wanted to know that (LOL)).

By Dan

January 11, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

Economically, I couldn’t disagree more with traditional republicans. Supply side economics was debunked globally by the end of the Reagan Era. And that dude is more responsible for most of the economic problems that we have in this country and he’s been dead for years.

All these candidates trying to be the Reagan ideal, when Reagan wasn’t Reagan. He didn’t see the errors of messing in the middle east until after he started going senile, at which point he was heard to tell aides “what have we done?”

It’s bunk, but breaking up a relationship over something so outside and disconnected to our day-to-day is silly..

By DasVeenus

January 11, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

good morning good people

Ared that jump-start post this morning had me cracking up… but then i read limeG’s comment and sober’d up cause that was true. i cant believe the blog wasnt on time again today… that mess is crazy. FOR EVERYONE (following rells move): bbq_sunflwr@yahoo

CEEcee i actually worked yesterday. except for responding to Dan I was lurkin and missed the whole ‘taco’ comment…. what was that about?? (you know you good for fillin me in) LOL

By Cemeeli

January 11, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

PoppaG so your hood would be Peter St. area…right? I have a lil one and needed to get him to the suburbs…though i share with him alot about lofty city living is VERY different than what we have in our woods. Now I do miss MARTA sometimes, and the dwntwn cultures.

Cup Cake… This is a boring topic 4 a Friday Don’t worry if you’re a lurker you already know it’s about to GO LEFT!!!

By Willie Dynamite

January 11, 2008 10:55 AM | Link to this

jazz very good, I was expecting something altogether different in your reply. But I know it won’t be too many passes given out.

CupCake What do you want to talk about? tell me what’s really on ya mind.

By SlimOne

January 11, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

Rell Lite I’m right here babes. What’s haninin’ my brotha?

I have never come across a guy I dated that was dead set on a particular party or was uber political. We discussed our views on particular topics, made for some great conversation, but never someone who turned me off with their views.

By SexyLeggs

January 11, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

It’s a damn shame, but I came straight to this blog before even reading my emails = blog addiction.

Political views in dating is extremely arousing. I absolutely love a good debate on differing issues. As long as you vote, have a stance/belief, we can talk.

By Rell Lite

January 11, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this

@Sexyleggs…..whats up lady…the comment was directed at SlimeOne..but your sexy as well from the field report..glad you checked in…you were next up on the milkbox search…you beat me to it

waving…at the second chick that likes to go at me DasV

By Darrell (of blackthen.com)

January 11, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this

Peach Allow me to butt in regarding your 10:16 post.

“if you met a guy who stood behind Bush and thought he was the best President to date - you would probably need to dig a little deeper into his moral fiber.”

And just why is it that a person who supports President Bush should have their “moral fiber” questioned? Is it simply because you don’t support him?

You seem pretty quick to want to paint those of us who support the President with a really broad brush. It’s as if you think that support of Bush is the same as giving tacit approval to each and every one of his positions - a mindset which, speaking only for myself, couldn’t be further from the truth. I don’t like that we’re at war in Iraq and wish our troops could come home today! I also don’t support the President’s stance on Palestinian statehood or the degree to which government spending has skyrocketed under his administration.

I’m not about to say that Bush is the “best president to-date” as I don’t usually apply such subjective terms to the people I support politically. For example, the reason I didn’t vote for Bill Clinton wasn’t because I didn’t “like” him (as so many people are so prone to give as their reason for not supporting a particular politician.) I didn’t vote for him because I had a philosophical difference with his (and the Democratic Party’s) stance on the social and fiscal issues that were of importance to me as an individual voter.

As a black man who votes, I long for the day when my fellow “brothers” and “sisters” will come to respect one of their own for simply exercising his or her right to think differently politically, without being denegrated or otherwise labeled for doing so.

By Corbin

January 11, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this

IF YOU STAND FOR NOTHING YOU’LL FALL FOR ANYTHING!! TRUST ME, I KNOW PLENTY OF PEOPLE WHO FALL FOR THE OKEY DOKE ON THE DAILY!

By Cemeeli

January 11, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this

DasV your long lost bruh Rell was actin’ up… on of those sneak up on you thupids!

(you know you good for fillin me in)

Only b/c you and Sexy are my big sis and i be obedient to yall!

…dude regardless sometimes women just want to be f)%)%&…there is nothing wrong with grabbing your women & bending her over the couch or leaning her over the kitchen counter and knocking the meat out that taco!!!

…he is so nasty!

By Jazzyone

January 11, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this

8Willie* you know this!

By Jazzyone

January 11, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

Willie you know this! I have tolerance for the uninformed but not the stupid or irrational..

By Poppa Grande

January 11, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this

CeePeters Street is not far but I live down MLK. Between Washington Park and Mozeley Park.

My nephew got a rare treat when we went into the Publix on MLK a few years ago. We were in line behind the late Mrs. Coretta Scott King. She lived a few blocks from us in the Vine City area. I’ve also gone into the Busy Bee and chatted with Rev. Lowery and Rev. Young. (Rev. Young and I had met before. Both of our wives belong to the same sorority and met at a couple of events.) It was a live history lesson that is hard to get anywhere else.

By Rell Lite

January 11, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

@Slim One…we need one of your skits or DasV to get off this topic…not for a friday and hell wait until next month when it is our turn to vote…i think it the fifth of feb…….

Question - How many of you listen to chopped and screw’d R & B songs…sitting in traffic this morning with the window down blasting Rome - I belong to You chopped and screwd..this lady gave me the funnest look…i am just bobbing my head real slow and smiling…like jyeah!!!!!…this goes hard right….lol

By Wow

January 11, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

Good morning, I am just happy to meet a man that can vote!

By Dan

January 11, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this

Economically, I couldn’t disagree more with traditional republicans. Supply side economics was debunked globally by the end of the Reagan Era. And that dude is more responsible for most of the economic problems that we have in this country and he’s been dead for years.

All these candidates trying to be the Reagan ideal, when Reagan wasn’t Reagan. He didn’t see the errors of messing in the middle east until after he started going senile, at which point he was heard to tell aides “what have we done?”

It’s bunk, but breaking up a relationship over something so outside and disconnected to our day-to-day is silly..

By DreamsMaterialize

January 11, 2008 11:55 AM | Link to this

Wassup Everyone Talking politics on a date can go either way, depending on the person and much you all differ on the issues. I’ve had dates enhanced by good politcal conversation, and I’ve had dates basically ruined because of a political converation gone bad.

By Mo (now known as Moeisha)

January 11, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this

TGIF!!! I almost thought I was gonna miss out on the blog again today! Hey everybody!! *Mo waving

I’ll comment on topic later

By AmazonRed

January 11, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this

DasV - Glad my first post put a smile on your face today. I disagreed with limeg’s statement. I don’t mind at all if my job asks me to stay 15 minutes late. Heck, that’s cause for celebration. I’d rather work late than have to come in early, tho. LOL

By Cemeeli

January 11, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this

Come on!

…well we’re back up…just in time right after lunch.

By AmazonRed

January 11, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

Ugh Rell, I can’t believe we coexist on the same blog! :-P. My peoples are from Houston and they loved that screwed music. I THINK IT’S THE PITS! Blasphemy! LOL

By Cemeeli

January 11, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this

My favorite line from “The Color Purple”:

…”you otta bash mista ov’r the head now an’ think about heaven later” …

By Rell Lite

January 11, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

Mayne this thing is broken….lol…somebody must have said BUSH!!!!…LOL

By Rell Lite

January 11, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this

@AR…naw on a day like today, it is what i need….stick that on and zone out/ride out…i play it often…OG DJ RON C is that DUDE!!!…if you dont know pick up a fluck action mixtape….Whatever you want - Tony toni tone…fav…12 play by chester the child molester…fav….Rome….all of it sounds nice when you zonin out

and yea how do i even get along with you…lol

By Cemeeli

January 11, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this

Rell, AmazonR and Cemeeli character roles in “The Color Purple.”

Rell - Harpo

AmazonR - Squeak (Harpo’s new wife)……She demands to be called by her real name…

Cemeeli - Miss Sophia who else would Cee play??? lol…

By Blow Me Beautifully aka. Bomb 1st

January 11, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this

@ WOW….I thought you were suppose to be on you flight home?

By AmazonRed

January 11, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this

Rell - Rome is like a broke azz Keith Sweat. I couldn’t even listen to him before he got chopped and screwed. No need for the mixed tape! If I want my ears to bleed I’ll stick a sharp object in them. LOL

By SlimOne

January 11, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

Rell Slim walking in with her entourage acting all stuck-up n shyt

Rell, these conditions are beneath me. How do you expect me to perform in a place where they can’t even keep the lights on? And where da h3ll are

By Willie Dynamite

January 11, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this

Similac we’ll give you a pass for the Sophia role. We all know what role ya name sounds like. LOL What was Danny Glovers Daddy name? He was ol school gangsta. He’d get his azz shot fast nowadays!!!

By Rell Lite

January 11, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

@cemelli…you are funny..i am hapo..huh….that means you have to come over here and give me some suga…..come on now dont be mean…lol

@AR..yea ya right but i like that ONE SONG….lol…i off that now, i am on my old school now..getting in the right vibe for OSS on Saturday….cant wait..

By Jay

January 11, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this

That 12 play is good listening. Sometimes I feel a lil guilty playing it. What do you think about people that has no clue what the canidates agenda is, but allow someone else tell them how they should vote

By SexyLeggs

January 11, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER?

There are 7 girls on a bus Each girl has 7 backpacks. In each backpack, there are 7 big cats For every big cat there are 7 little cats Question: How many legs are there in the bus?

By Demi, God of the Dayumed

January 11, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this

Darrell As a follow Repub…I can’t follow a dude who ain’t cain’t nain’t main’t man up about nothing nanna nil niente τίποτα ничего ingenting nada..or due to a limited vocubulary…Fo SHYT.

I don’t follow my leaders blindly…that is gay as Hellz dude (not calling you nothing, just the way I feel about that)

AND

abc Why are we in Iraq again? And where is Ben has’n u se’n me yet…We’ll just wait for the next video

Cup Cake are you with Dekalb PD?

Hot Sauce I miss you!!!

By Cemeeli

January 11, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this

Mister’s dad = Old Mister

WilleD - k.a. Grady (Shug’s husband)…

By Cemeeli

January 11, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

Sexyleggs…Did you get this game for Christmas too???

Answer: The dog got on the bus and ate all the cats…so now there are only 7 girls and Ms. Gray the bus driver. Lol…i have lost at this game to a 3rd and 6th grader twice!

Sexyleggs - you are now Shug Avery!

By Cemeeli

January 11, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this

Lol…ROTF….@ Demi! WHAT? God child…

By Rell Lite

January 11, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this

@Slim…that is funny

2 pinata’s (one empty, one filled)

Xbox 360 jack-n-the-box

2 pair of edible underwear

I can roll with you on htat…lol

By SexyLeggs

January 11, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this

LOL. Thanks Cemeeli, no need for acting skills. I’ll be a natural (ROFLMSAO). BTW, you are funny!

By Just aThought

January 11, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this

@SLeggs…that would be 10,990

Happy Friday Everyone…I haven’t been on the blog in a long time. I see a lot of unfamiliar names and a few old ones. It’s funny though, some of you sound just like some of my old favorites.. (Longtime Lurker, Jake, AggWit, etc. )

By Willie Dynamite

January 11, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this

Ceeli good comeback, Seeing that I’m a certified RN. I was gonna say Hellz naw. No way ima be letting ol girl hang out at Misters house. Then you said Leggs was Shug. I might have to read the script again for some deleted scenes.

Hey Leggs, For old times sake what’s the attire?

By Darrell (of blackthen.com)

January 11, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

Demi That makes two of us then, because I don’t “blindly” follow my leaders either. In fact, in my 11:07 post I reference two specific instances where I do not support President Bush.

That notwithstanding, it should stand to reason that any black person (man or woman) who has the balls to, of their own volition, break ranks with their family and friends and depart from decades of political tradition, should be given the benefit of the doubt that he or she is not someone who “blindly” follows anybody.

By SexyLeggs

January 11, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this

JustAThought, yes.

WillieD, it’s Friday and I have on Jeans, an oxblood colored blouse, and my pumps (blue).

By DreamsMaterialize

January 11, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this

SexyLeggs 10992 legs if you include the bus driver and assume all people have both legs and all cats have four legs. How far off am I? lol

By SexyLeggs

January 11, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

DreamsMaterialize your off by 2 because the bus driver wasn’t part of the math problem…just like in law, don’t volunteer information not asked of you. Same in life don’t add to the problem if you don’t have to (LOL).

By AmazonRed

January 11, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

I am fed up with Comcast and their ridiculous prices. Who can give me reasons why they love their DirectTV? I’m really wary of making the switch to satellite for some reason.

By For Real

January 11, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this

Darrell You read like you support Bush bc the most don’t or that you are a republican bc most of your fam and friends aren’t. If that is not true please explain why you:

And I know you have a big enough vocab not to use because I like him or the party

By AmazonRed

January 11, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

So Darrell what are your reasons for supporting Bush enough to vote for him for President? (If, indeed, that is who you voted for.)

By Mo (now known as Moeisha)

January 11, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this

Alrighty, I am not up for trying to read and catch up so can someone do me a favor and recap today’s blog?!?! Its been one of those days, must be a conspiracy…

ARed I love Directv. My only problem is sometimes where they place the satellites and when it storms I am going to potentially lose service. I still like it better than Comcast though

By melo

January 11, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this

Who is going to OSS this satdy? Iam a Chris Mathews fan,the most intelligent political junkie on tele.I dont care about somebody seeing things my way,just somebody who can hold down a discussion about the issues and argue intelligently.My woman knows the boundaries of argument,coz excessive argument kills romance anyway.Argment has to be light. Even tho i can be considered democrat, i luv Oreilly coz of his entertainement value,and not the validity of his arguments. On talk radio, Shawn Hannity is the best and again not because he has valid points, but just the presentation of the show. I luv to hear the contrarian view becoz i too have an opinion.

By DreamsMaterialize

January 11, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this

SexyLeggs I don’t have any law background, but in physics we tend to make assumptions about every problem, probably even when we shouldn’t. lol

I guess you’re right though. What bus driver in their right mind would stay on a bus with seven wierd chicks carrying cats in their backpacks? lol

By SexyLeggs

January 11, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

When I had Directv I liked it except when it stormed. I always lost connection.

By limegpuppy

January 11, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

ARED

To answer your question I have had DirecTv for the last 6 years and I love them. I never had a problem that they didn’t or couldn’t fix! Hope that helps.

What are some of the reasons you may not wanna switch?

By Cemeeli

January 11, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this

Gray k.a. WillieD, Shug was always on point even when she was a lil “liquid covered”…Lol!

By DreamsMaterialize

January 11, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this

ARed Next time the cable man comes to your house, tell him you want to cancel your comcast service. Then slip him $50. You’ll never have to pay for cable again. LOL

By Demi, God of the Dayumed

January 11, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this

Darrell Cool, I am just glad you aren’t one of those blind Repubs…Thanks for sharing that with me.

Looks like it will come down to Huckabee or Obama…Too bad they both can’t be a pres(dem)/vice pres(repub) combo

Ceeli what I do?

By Darrell (of blackthen.com)

January 11, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

For Real My reasons for supporting President Bush are based solely on principle, not personality, and this applies to ANY politician I might support. So you’ll never hear me say simply that I either “like” or “don’t like” him (or her, as the case may be.)

As I see it, Bush, like any other political figure, is merely the “representative” of a much broader set of principles to which I (or anyone) might espouse. I consider myself to be both fiscally and socially conservative and, simply put, those principles align more closely with the Republican Party than with the Democratic Party.

When I say I support “Bush”, what I’m NOT saying is that I am in complete agreement with every position he takes. Not at all. It’s simply that, as it relates to the majority of socio-economic issues that are most important to me, my personal values and beliefs are more closely matched with the Republicans than the Democrats. (i.e. taxes, abortion, school choice, welfare reform, etc.)

That’s it.

By SexyLeggs

January 11, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this

I like your thinking process DMaterialize.

By AmazonRed

January 11, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

limegpuppy - Mainly, I don’t want to be locked into a contract. But also I didn’t want to lose service in storms and I do love the On Demand feature from Comcast. Not enough to not consider other options.

Dreams - I’m too much of a goody goody to do bootleg cable. Besides, a DVR is now a requirement in my life and that requires a cable box. LOL

By For Real

January 11, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

ARED What is that cable running from your neighbor’s house to yours?

By Darrell (of blackthen.com)

January 11, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

A-Red Yeah, I voted for Bush in ‘04 and I plan on supporting the Republican nominee in ‘08. Like I said, it’s about principle, not personality, so no disrespect to either Obama or Hillary or Edwards because I don’t personally know any of them. But I’ll be working hard to see that neither of them wins the White House in November.

By Willie Dynamite

January 11, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this

Never had a problem with DirecTV. The occasional bad storm would not out service for a lil bit. Nothing more than your gandma telling you to unplug everything. I’ve heard many complaints also about Comcast. Leggs I’m a man so tell me what is OxBlood colored? A variation of red perhaps. Ceeli Thanks for the clarification. I’ma sucka for that kind of sexy that Shug had.

By Dan

January 11, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this

I’m a Chris Matthews fan, too! Not only is he smart, but he calls them on their bullshyt.

I look at O’Reily too, but he’ll go off on one of those tangents…I get to screaming at the TV.

The two sides are just too full of venom, and foolishness to choose one side over the other.

By SexyLeggs

January 11, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this

Marion Jones sentenced to 6 months, 2 years probation.

By melo

January 11, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

DreamsMaterialize,u so ghetto girl, u live in the SWATS(lol).My scanna bill is killing me,u got a hook up? SexxyL,satelite is always like that when it rains,but i have had directtv for 7/8 years,its the best! I got it back then when nobody(cable) had soccer on their platforms.And heve never regretted it since.

By DreamsMaterialize

January 11, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

SexyLeggs I like your thinking process DMaterialize. Likewise. You know it’s Friday…I got some henny and a cold budweiser if you’re interested. ;-)

By SexyLeggs

January 11, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this

Shug was always on point even when she was a lil “liquid covered”…Lol! That’s right, a drunken heart speaks the sober truth!

By Poppa Grande

January 11, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

AmazonRed I’ve recently switched to DirecTv last summer (mostly for the Sunday Ticket football). Its pretty good. They gave all premium channels free for six months after that I had to choose one.

I only miss the On Demand. I could watch my Entourage, Sopranos and The Wire whenever I wanted to with that & control it too (pause, ff, rewind).

It depends on what you want. The prices have gotten crazy.

By DasV

January 11, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

question for Darrell how you doing btw?? but thats not the question: what is your position on affirmative action??

By Darrell (of blackthen.com)

January 11, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

Hey ya’ll, I hate to debate and run, but I’m out. :-) Best wishes to all for a nice, safe weekend. Good discussion today. :-)

By Cemeeli

January 11, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

I am not Ceeli, see ^…

Now…Miss Sophia in Character;

Every person that calls me Ceeli in this hear Juke Joint’ gonna get a knock out from Sophie’…K!?!

…Dreams k.a. Juke Joint Regular: …“don’t do Miss Sophia!…nooooo Miss Sophia…noooo”… LOL!!!

By DreamsMaterialize

January 11, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

For Real *ARED What is that cable running from your neighbor’s house to yours? * LOL I thought I saw that cable too, but I didn’t want to blow up her spot.

ARed I feel you. Just letting you know there’s at least one alternative to switching to DTV. Now, if you want a cable box for DVR, I know this guy… lol

By Dan

January 11, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this

Darrell:

Socio-political question NBF:

Do you find it the least bit odd that people that are religious within the republican party support guns for everyone, that every child be born, that the state not pay for the child once its born, not help the mother, send the kid to war for any perceived infraction, and if they don’t follow the laws, put the child/man/woman to death? How does that jibe in your mind?

Hey, likewise, I don’t want to pay for people that don’t want to work, I don’t really care that much about political correctness, and I don’t mind public biblical displays, just not on government property.

Likewise, I don’t want to be arrested in my home for getting b@#$#n from wifey, don’t want to have the government intereede if I want to take my wife off life support (fluck her parents wishes). And I don’t wan to pay for every Tom, Dick, and Harry to have health insurance, I just want mine to go down.

If you could