Newt Gingrich, Palin, Conservative Media and Their Blatant Disregard for Black Voters

"Meet the Press" and Others Are Right to Question "Food Stamp President" Comment

Aw! Poor Newt Gingrich. The political dinosaur is all upset because he felt David Gregory of "Meet the Press" (MTP) set him up with a blistering series of questions regarding healthcare last Sunday. Get a damn grip, Newt!

If that wasn't bad enough, Gingrich then took offense to Gregory's line of questioning about a comment made at a recent appearance by the former Speaker of the House -- a comment where he referred to President Barack Obama as "a food stamp president".

The mainstream media has been all over Gingrich ever since his disastrous MTP appearance. On May 18, the MSNBC show "Morning Joe" exposed the growing backlash against Gingrich when it aired footage of an Iowa man pleading with Gingrich to get out of the presidential race before he further embarrasses himself.

Prior to this, the man was heard describing the "Contract with America" author as "an embarrassment to the Republican Party". Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough, as well as other panelists, couldn't contain his laughter during the entire segment. I was laughing long before the Iowa man ever uttered a word to Gingrich.

I knew it would only be a matter of time before "Newtie-G" would do or say something to make fellow Republican politicians and voters say, "Oh, hell-to-the-no!" You folks have to understand something: people like Gingrich can't help themselves. They're stuck in a warped pattern of thinking and scripted comments, which often leads to their political downfall. Their egos, financial status, and quest for power in its ultimate form -- the presidency -- are what drives them and forces Republicans and Democrats across the country to ask, "Is this the best we can do?"

Just when you thought it couldn't get any more bizarre, in comes Palin, the prime-time princess of politics, to add a bitter cherry on top of the bland, Newtie-G sundae. Palin proclaimed that MTP and Gregory conspired to set Gingrich up by asking a 'racially-tinged' question. Hey, Princess Pay-Pay? Do us all a favor and go sit in a corner and scratch your ass. People are too busy analyzing real presidential candidates to entertain anything your clown-ass has to say. Now, now.... don't cry. Just get to scratching.

I have something to say to every person that was upset over MTP's and Gregory's alleged mistreatment of Gingrich. Get over it! This man is trying to obtain the highest political seat in the country, and every news anchor and outlet should hold him and other candidates accountable for what they say and do. If they get mad and decide to throw a tantrum, too damn bad. Grill'em!! Grill'em like a fat, disgustingly-juicy sirloin!

The next few lines are for Gingrich. You opened up this can, now you're going to eat it all. Dude, what the hell is your problem? You're not some Washington, D.C. new-jack. You've been in the game long enough to know cowards and punk-asses need not apply for the position of Commander-in-Chief.

You're not stupid. You know tough people are going to ask tough questions. Stop whining like a little, gray-haired, Aqua-Velva-wearing baby. Just bite your lip and answer the damn questions. If you can't handle that, then you need to take the advice of that voter you encountered in Iowa. Seriously!

In closing, I want to invite every so-called conservative news anchor, analyst, commentator and pundit to a political card game. Have a seat and use the coasters for your beer, please. Put the cigar out, Limbaugh! Okay, the game is called "Play the Race Card". Don't look so surprised....or scared. It'll be a hoot.

Ready? Okay, I'm dealing the race cards. Aw, damn! You lost already! Why? Two reasons. First, you all defended Gingrich while completely ignoring the fact that food stamps -- aka welfare -- have been an unfair and unfortunate stereotype linked to the majority of Black people in this country for decades. Even if you don't support that school of thought, you have friends and associates -- in and out of the newsroom environment -- that do. Don't deny it or play stupid.

Secondly, you all failed to realize that Black people, more than any other race in this country, had a vested interest in wanting to know exactly what the former Speaker of the House meant when he referenced President Obama -- the first Black president -- in that way. If Gingrich expects support from the Black community, he'd better do a better job of explaining what the hell he meant. Period! Every intelligent conservative and political strategist in America knows this.

David Gregory and MTP had every right to ask Gingrich about the food stamp comment, and any news representative or organization that avoids pressing Gingrich on the issue will be displaying a blatant disregard and disrespect for many concerned Black voters, be they Republican or Democrat, as the presidential election of 2012 draws near.

By the way, if you folks were wondering about the winning hand I had in that race card game with the conservatives, I won with five of a kind. They were all spades.

This commentary is from the heart and.....From The G-Man

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Mosque Mayhem

Faithful praying towards Makkah; Umayyad Mosque, Damascus.

Families of 9/11 Victims Ignoring Crucial Facts

The First Amendment of the United States Constitution states the following: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

Now, let’s focus on the section that pertains to religion. Again, it states Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. Okay, let’s bring it home by examining what shall make no law prohibiting the free exercise thereof means. Call me stupid, but I believe that basically means Americans have the right to practice whatever faith they want whenever they want. Sounds pretty simple, right? Well, not in “Gotham City”.

A large number of New York City residents, particularly the families and loved ones of 9/11 victims, have expressed extreme outrage over the fact that city officials are considering building an Islamic cultural center, which will include a makeshift mosque, near Ground Zero. They’ve made it abundantly clear, to Mayor Michael Bloomberg and numerous city officials, that the center and praying section have no place near what the grieving families consider sacred ground.

I totally understand the frustration and rage of those that vehemently oppose the plan. These people have lost husbands, wives, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles and a host of loved ones in the most horrific way. September 11 will forever remain one of the most tragic and gut-wrenching periods in not just New York City history, but in American history.

The anger and fear has now spread to different sections of the country. Perhaps the fear is predicated on the notion that if anything resembling a mosque is erected near Ground Zero, it won’t be long before other sacred sites all across America will have cultural centers and mosques in close proximity. Thus, leading many ignorant Americans to believe the country is somehow turning into the United States of Islam. Nothing could be farther from the truth.

You want the hardcore, raw and uncensored truth, folks? Here it is. The cultural center has every right to be built near Ground Zero because the religion of Islam didn’t bring down the Twin Towers. Islamic extremists brought them down! There’s a huge difference. Moreover, Muslim employees were also crushed to death when the towers fell. Sadly, the growing opposition and rage over the proposed dwelling has caused many to lose sight of these two crucial facts.

Here’s another fact. Many areas near Ground Zero are sprinkled with sidewalk merchants and carts that sell Halal food. The merchants and cooks are of Muslim decent and serve hundreds, if not thousands, of Americans on a daily basis. We buy their trinkets, handbags and chicken with rice and white sauce dishes with a smile. It makes no sense for so many to fiercely oppose a proposed mosque when millions of Americans embrace and conduct business with Muslims in and around Ground Zero annually.

Allow me to take this commentary to the extreme. What if a group of Jewish extremists took control of the planes, in order to protest overwhelming U.S. sentiment in favor of the Palestinian people’s right to exist and control large sections of Israel, and smashed them into the World Trade Center towers? Do you think the outcry against a proposed synagogue near Ground Zero would be as strong? I don’t think so.

Setting aside the conspiracy theories of “Info Wars” talk show host Alex Jones (http:www.infowars.com) and the 9/11 Truth Movement, I have no problem admitting that I have great compassion for those seeking some form of closure regarding the events of 9/11. However, in all fairness, and in defense of the Constitution of the United States of America, the families and others should stand down, quell the anger and resentment, and respect the mandates set forth centuries ago by our Founding Fathers. Most importantly, they should look deep within and ask the hard question: Should we hold Islam or hate-filled radicals responsible for taking our loved ones away?

This commentary is from the heart and......From The G-Man.

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Tavis Smiley and the Haters

NPR Radio and PBS television talk show host Tavis Smiley

Media Icon Unfairly Attacked by "Sheep"

Hey, America! I’m going to come right out and say it. There are way too many Black people trying to kick Tavis Smiley in the ass, and The G-Man isn’t having it! Fools continue to attack one of the most celebrated Black media figures in history because he has publicly stated that Americans, especially in the Black community, should not give Barack Obama a free pass simply because he is President of the United States. If anything, President Obama should be held to an even higher standard. I couldn’t agree with Smiley more, and if people want to label me an Obama-hater for saying that, then so be it. I certainly am not.

Smiley came under attack after he dared to question Senator Obama about his economic, political and social agenda for both Americas during the early stages of his presidential campaign. I suspect he was chastised because a significant number of Blacks felt Obama was “untouchable”, which was a bunch of bullshit. Things took a turn for the worst when the presidential candidate was scheduled to attend Smiley’s “State of the Black Union” forum and suddenly declined. Smiley hosted the annual forum several times before issuing the invitation.

Camp Obama cited scheduling conflicts as the reason the senator could not be present. I believe the appearance was postponed because Obama’s advisors told him that attending an event focusing on Black issues would alienate and worry white voters, which he desperately needed heading into the major primary states. Needless to say, Smiley was not happy about Senator Obama’s decision. Smiley questioned the timing and motive, and he pretty much implied that the act was politics as usual. Again, I agree.

Recently, the Reverend Al Sharpton got into a heated exchanged with Smiley after Smiley called out Black leaders on the “Tom Joyner Morning Show”. The PBS talk show host claimed that the leaders were giving the president a free pass when it came to addressing and discussing issues vital to the Black community. Sharpton and others made the point that the president was president of all people and not just Blacks. Smiley then stated that he would host and convene a special forum to discuss the matter in greater detail and that many respected leaders from the Black community would be in attendance. When Sharpton pressed Smiley to name some of those attending, the reverend was not satisfied with the choices. Moreover, Sharpton stated, and I’m paraphrasing, that he had no interest in attending an event hosted by someone that could not be objective.

The battle has caused a major divide in the Black community, but I’m very clear on which side stand. I stand with Tavis Smiley! I stand with Smiley because he was doing what he has done his entire career: holding people accountable. Anyone with half a damn brain knows that, so why do people that have supported Smiley for years now treat him like a piece of shit on the bottom of their shoe? I’ll tell you why. It’s because those people are nothing but a bunch of sheep! The just blindly follow without forethought or question because they worship President Obama and regard him as someone that can do no wrong and should not be questioned under any circumstances.

For many, he is the greatest Black man of our time. That may be true, but so is this little tidbit. President Obama is a politician, first and foremost, and at the end of the day politicians cannot be trusted. Period! To the disappointment of millions, he’s already broken a number of his campaign pledges. With the country in a state of economic, political and social turmoil - thanks to corruption, incompetent and inept political leaders and corporate sluts – you’d think the sheep would get it. Unfortunately, some people just get stuck on stupid.

I truly believe this is why Tavis Smiley has pressed President Obama on the issues. You’ve got to hold people accountable, and Smiley has built a phenomenal legacy doing exactly that, especially in Black America. He’s done this while other so-called Black leaders brokered compensation deals with corporations to look the other way on major racial issues. He’s done this while other so-called Black leaders waited for the next racial crisis before jumping onto the national stage. Yeah, I said it! If the shoe fits, give yourself a good whack in the ass with it!

You’ve got to hold people accountable! We haven’t done that over the last 30 years, and now America is going to suffer like hell for it. What amazes me is that people are stupid enough to pledge allegiance to one man, one human being, one politician, and believe that he is capable of saving us from centuries of political corruption or the sins of previous administrations. The only person worthy of humanity’s trust and loyalty is God Almighty! The sheep better stop pissing on “Tavis the Messenger”, wake their goonie-goo-goo asses up, and realize that every one of them can and will be lead to slaughter if they treat any politician as Lord and Savior.

This commentary is from the heart and.........From The G-Man.

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