Talk Is Cheap, Part II

The Republicans insist on continuing to behave irresponsibly, irrationally, and immaturely. I am saddened to acknowledge.

This morning, I have attempted to watch the proceedings of the House Subcommittee Hearings on the AIG debacle and The TARP bailout. These Republican lawmakers will not give it a rest...their bitterness, their egotistic embarrassment at having made such a disaster of the past eight years' GNP and having been taken as patsys by their own Republican leadership in the White House, as well as the unethical finance and business practices of the Wall Street Gang, of which these self-same Republican lawmakers have long supported and held in such high esteem. That's their shame. They need to leave it alone and focus upon how they can now work with the new administration to solve this mess of their own making. Though they try mightily to place blame on any faction of the Democratic Party that they can lay hands (and mouth) upon, their accusations are hollow to the thinking man and woman on the street. Average Mr. and Ms. America know better...no matter what their choice of political party/affiliation. Average Mr. and Mrs. America, it is my hope and desire that you will not allow these filibustering Republican politicians to jerk your chains, pull the wool over your eyes, and once again bamboozle you into believing and accepting their face-saving, childish rhetoric. It's all a ruse to alleviate their grave incompetence, personal gain and greed, and, yes, their belatedly, reluctantly admitted shame for their actions/inaction.

No one--none of us--likes to admit we've been had. It is truly an embarrassment to admit to naivete. But, truth is truth and the way to begin to make change. Making change is our only way out of this horrendous tragedy. Please believe that. Once we've accepted the truth, then we will be able to push up our sleeves and get to work solving the problems of our economic woes. In my opinion, they (Republicans) should have accepted the hand of non-partisanship extended many times the past 53 days by the one man that is indisputably the right man for the job at the right time in the history of our nation. They know who he is...don't you?

BEYONCE

Share The Dream!

Stevie Wonder - Happy Birthday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.!

We must not forget that while tomorrow is the official federal holiday celebration of Dr. King's birthday, his birthday is actually January 15th. Let's thank him in celebration on Monday, however, for his commitment to our nation's true ideals--the ideals upon which the founding fathers established our great nation.

Thank you, Dr. King. And, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Sing it, Stevie!!

In Conversation: Michelle's Platform

The strong woman beside the man who will run our country for, at least, the next 4 years. Michelle Obama: professional, wife, mother, woman of distinction. Making us proud to be women and Americans...black, white, Native American, Asian, Latino, Hispanic--no matter from whence we hail, she represents us well!

Elvis Presley Jailhouse Rock 1957 colour

Oh, how could I forget? Happy Birthday, Elvis! Can't forget the king's 73rd (I believe). Listen. Enjoy. Then, check out some more of his oldies but goodies at YouTube.com.

Erykah Badu Honey Live

Are you saying, "Well, it's about time we heard from you!"?? Okay, OK! I admit--I have been "away" awhile, now. But, so much has been happening, I've had so much to get done (and am still doing so much more, with even so much more yet left to do!!) that I haven't had time to "gossip" with ya'll (yep, that's what you guys think Texans should sound like, so...). Anyway, while I was gone, kinda bumped into a "homegirl" from the Dallas area (right, I'm from the area, too--D/FW Metro, remember!) Knew her when. Maybe you did too? Whatever. Here, check out this live blow from her. Chill until I get back at ya, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!! (I know. It's late! But, haven't you heard: "Better late, than never"? :P and Peace Love ya!

Views From Joy Behar

I really like this woman!

She is one outspoken woman. I like her style. Truth is always IN! Her charm is grounded in truth.

As I watched her tonight on CNN's Larry King Live! I am impressed by how well she expresses her views (no pun intended) on the presidential candidates. She actually sees through the McCain bull! And, that makes her a member of a very small club. I've stated my own opinions on American's inability to cut through the muck when it comes to us allowing professional wool-weavers to pull the wool over our eyes. McCain is a charlatan. He wants to win the White House at any and all costs. His reasons are purely self-serving...though he'll never admit to it. Which reminds me of what I think about his POW experience and how it made him "grow up."

Well, for now, I can only say that in light of the hair trigger behavior of George Bush, the son, America cannot afford to have a loose cannon like John McCain as our chief executive so closely upon the heels of the joke upon our country that began eight years ago. Oh, and I'll have to add that Joy, class-act-Jewish-Princess-female-comedian-talk-show-host that she is, told it like it is tonight. No differently, I might add, than she does every day on The View; just like she does whenever playing an engagement at whatever comedy event upon whose stage she chooses to grace. You go, girl!!