Army Suicides are up... WAY UP!

According to the Defense Department, there were 160 REPORTED active-duty Army suicides in 2009. In 2008, there were 140. That's 20 more soldiers who killed themselves, after being subjected to hellish conditions, while fighting America's oil-war. The increase in military suicides includes men between the ages of 18 to 30, and an increasing number of women.

Did I forget to thank Obama for sending 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan?

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Urban Outfitters Thinks Obama is the New Black

This shirt comes in 3 colors: White, Charcoal, and Obama -Black! Yes, honey! Obama-black!

There are a lot of colors in a crayola box, but Obama-black isn't one of them. But don't tell that to the peeps at Urban Outfiiters! I am literally LOL!

Order your very own Obama-black shirt, by clicking here!

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Florida's Hospitals Closed to Haitian Refugees, Until Someone Pays the Bill

At last count, an estimated 500 patients have been airlifted from the ruins of Port Au Prince to Florida hospitals. But Governor Charlie Crist's primary concern isn't the well-being of the Haitian refugees, his main focus is, who is going to pay their medical bills. So, until someone shows Florida the money, no more Haitian refugees will be checking into Florida hospitals.

Dr. Barth Green, one of the physicians spearheading the medical evacuations from Haiti said, "People are dying in Haiti because they can’t get out.”

I have one question: If the Obama administration can't effectively orchestrate health care for a few thousand people, how can we expect them to get health care right, for millions of uninsured Americans?

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Arne Duncan: "Hurricane Katrina Was the Best Thing to Happen to Education in New Orleans"

Arne Duncan (right) didn't do a thing for Chicago public schools, but he knows a thing or two about the public school system in New Orleans.

Arne Duncan, the former failed leader of Chicago's pathetic public school system, has some interesting thoughts on the state of public education in New Orleans.

Duncan seems to think that a Hurricane that killed an estimated 2,000 people, and displaced hundreds of thousands of citizens, did the school children of New Orleans, a favor.

“I’ve spent a lot of time in New Orleans and this is a tough thing to say but I’m going to be really honest. The best thing that happened to the education system in New Orleans was Hurricane Katrina. That education system was a disaster. And it took Hurricane Katrina to wake up the community to say that we have to do better. And the progress that it made in four years since the hurricane, is unbelievable. They have a chance to create a phenomenal school district.”

I am thoroughly convinced that Obama's administration is packed with more nuts than a king-sized Snickers bar!

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How Many Negative Stereotypes Can A Senator Pack Into A 59 Second Ad?

I'm not known for mincing my words. So, I'm just going to spit this out. Nothing gets under my skin worse than "black" buffoonery. It's one of the reasons I don't watch TV or listen to the radio, anymore.

On that note, it's no secret that SOME white people expect blacks to be inarticulate, unsophisticated, and... well... DUMB! So, why are some of us working so diligently to keep the negative perceptions of African Americans alive and well; and in some cases, justified?

Case in point: Senator Ricky Hendon. Hendon is running for Lt. Gov. of Illinois. But his campaign ad sounds like he's auditioning for a part in a minstrel show called, "Coons and Buffoons". The "actors" in Hendon's ad are stereotypical black characters: INARTICULATE, LOUD, and CLOWNISH! I had to listen to the ad TWICE, just to understand what the hell they were saying!

If Ricky Hendon thinks this ad is going to appeal to black voters in Chicago, he is sadly mistaken. He's also grossly underestimating the intelligence of Black Chicagoans. The Huffington Post described Hendon's ad as hilarious! This "black" blogger is calling his ad offensive!

Listen to Hendon's Ad:

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Obama Says F' You To 9-11 1st Responders, As White House Agrees to Move Terrorist Trial

Obama has decided that Cash for Clunkers and Wall Street bailouts are much more important than the health of the men and women who were sickened during their rescue efforts on 9-11-2001.

His administration has decided to turn their backs on the 11 billion 9-11 health bill. The White House has promised funding for the 9-11 responders through 2011, but nothing has been promised beyond that date.

Also in the news, the White House has agreed to move the 9-11 terrorist trial out of Manhattan.

I don't want to sound paranoid, but is Obama's decision to drop his support for the 9-11 health bill, tied to Manhattan's unwillingness to try the terrorist suspects in New York?

Watch the video:

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NFL Player, Eric Green, Sued for Butt-Raping Transsexual

Angelina Mavilia, a transgendered woman from New York, says she was forcibly sodomized by Eric Green (pictured on the left in his Miami Dolphins uniform), and now she wants $10 million dollars.

The incident allegedly happened in 2009, when the two met in Arizona. During that time, Green was playing for the Arizona Cardinals. According to Mavilia, after Green raped her he said, "This never happened. You'd better not tell."

Apparently, she can't keep a secret.

Angelina Mavilia is also suing the New York Police Dept. for an Oct. 30, 2008 incident, where a female officer allegedly forced her to strip, because she wanted to see Mavilia's genitals. Once Mavilia was completely disrobed, the female cop is said to have shouted,

“It's a girl! You're not fooling me; I know you were not born a woman! I can see your plastic surgery.”

Poor Mavilia. What a string of bad luck!

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Lobbyists and the Many Faces of Obama

I promised that the moment Obama fucked up, I'd get in his ass (figuratively speaking of course).

Well, I'll be damned! Less than 24 hours after publicly bashing lobbyists, Obama invited a group of lobbyists to a private briefing. The President's administration says it's typical for a president to invite a variety of people to discuss certain aspects of the President's State of the Union address.

In a futile attempt to diminish the President's hypocrisy, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said,

“As part of our effort to reach out and engage with the public and policymakers, it is standard for our outreach team to organize a conference call, so that we can include people who are not in Washington, after a major speech or announcement through the president's priorities. These calls are targeted at a diverse group of community and government leaders including mayors, governors, faith groups, women's organizations, representatives from the African American and Latino communities to share as much information about the administration's agenda as possible. The calls, which include question-and-answer sessions, typically include hundreds of people from across the country...”

One lLobbyist, who was angered over the President's constant bashing, said that he has received FOUR invitations to Obama fund raisers.

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CBS Snubs Gay Super-Bowl Ad

You'd be surprised at the number of gay men who are into football. I don't know if it's because of the tight spandex pants worn by the players, but there are a lot "fruity" football fanatics out there! Myself excluded. So, you would think that advertising gay products or services during the Super Bowl, would make perfect sense. Right? WRONG!!!!

CBS, who obviously has no issue with airing CERTAIN controversial ads (the pro-life ad featuring Tim Tebow), is being downright bigoted when it comes to adverting a gay matchmaking websites.

Mancrunch.com (what a name!) submitted an ad to be ran during the Super Bowl. CBS lied and told them that all of the spots had been taken; while simultaneously telling Pop Tarts, that spots were still available.

The 30 second ad shows two men watching a football game. When they both reach for a bowl of chips, their hands touch, and then they begin to kiss. Oh, how "romantical"!

This reminds of the 2007 Super Bowl Snickers ad, where two men, chewing on opposites ends of a Snickers, eventually lock lips. But I guess that ad was acceptable, because after the men kissed, they engaged in homophobic self-mutilation.

The Gay Super Bowl Ad CBS Doesn't Want You To See!



The 2007 Super Bowl Snickers Ad:

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Ben Bernanke's Second Term: Another Failure Rewarded

What ever happened to the good ole days when a job well done was rewarded; and a job poorly done, meant you were fired?

Federal Reserve Chairman, Ben Bernanke, the man some say is at least partly responsible for the current financial state of our nation, has been given a second chance to ignore the problems of Main Street.

The Senate voted 70 to 30 to confirm Bernanke.

Bernanke supporters admit that he has made a few mistakes, but they feel that Bernanke's actions during our recent financial crisis, helped our country avoid another major Depression.

Really?! Tell that to the millions of Americans who are still unemployed and eating cold beans out of a can.

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Chris Matthews: I Forgot Obama Was Black

Matthews:

“I was trying to think about who he was tonight. It's interesting: he is post-racial, by all appearances. I forgot he was black tonight for an hour. You know, he's gone a long way to become a leader of this country, and past so much history, in just a year or two. I mean, it's something we don't even think about. I was watching, I said, wait a minute, he's an African American guy in front of a bunch of other white people. And here he is president of the United States and we've completely forgotten that tonight -- completely forgotten it. I think it was in the scope of his discussion. It was so broad-ranging, so in tune with so many problems, of aspects, and aspects of American life that you don't think in terms of the old tribalism, the old ethnicity. It was astounding in that regard. A very subtle fact. It's so hard to talk about. Maybe I shouldn't talk about it, but I am. I thought it was profound that way.”

I don't understand what all the fuss is about. I understood what Chris said, and there isn't anything racist about his comments. Since people are making a big deal over what Matthews said, I decided to post it on my blog.

Listen to Matthews' remarks on Obama's race:

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Fuck You Obama Poem Included in New York Letter-bombing

Apparently, Obama's State of the Union address has outraged certain people. I guess they realize that Obama has reconnected with his base, and may get a second term, after all.

Yesterday, thousands of letters were dumped on New York's Upper West Side. Witnesses say the letters appeared to be falling from the sky. However, no one can confirm if the letters were dropped from a skyscraper, or if they were simply dumped on the streets, and picked up by the wind.

Among the letters was a lovely poem entitled, "Fuck You Obama":

“FUCK YOUR BULLSHIT AND YOUR DRAMA
FUCK YOU! FROM MY DOG TO MY MAMA
FUCK YOUR AMERICAN HATING WIFE
FUCK YOUR AMERICAN HATING LIFE....”

The "Fuck You Obama" poem wasn't the only vitriolic letter picked up off the streets of New York. A letter entitled, "THE (SORRY ASS) STATE OF THE UNION", was just as scathing:

“My fellow socialist Americans, I hereby declare a state of emergency for all 54... 50 states. Apparently, the trillions of dollars I stole from your grandskids only created 2 jobs in each state. The millions of dollars earmarked for my friends at ACORN, to create jobs for prostitutes, pimps, drug dealers, and tax cheating lawyers was confiscated....”

The entire letter is printed below.

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Justice Samuel Alito Caught Mouthing-off at the President

When Obama chided the Supreme Court on their decision to unleash unrestricted corporate campaign funds, Justice Alito appeared to mouth the words, "that's not true". I guess he just couldn't control himself.

Watch Alito mouth-off:

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Obama to Repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell!

Not that I am planning to join the military (I am too old and too smart), but I am pleased that Obama has repealed a law that ultimately denied gays and lesbians the same freedom of expression, afforded to so-called straight soldiers.

Obama:

“We must continually renew this promise. My Administration has a Civil Rights Division that is once again prosecuting civil rights violations and employment discrimination. We finally strengthened our laws to protect against crimes driven by hate. This year, I will work with Congress and our military to finally repeal the law that denies gay Americans the right to serve the country they love because of who they are. We are going to crack down on violations of equal pay laws – so that women get equal pay for an equal day’s work. And we should continue the work of fixing our broken immigration system – to secure our borders, enforce our laws, and ensure that everyone who plays by the rules can contribute to our economy and enrich our nations.”

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Obama's 1st State of the Union Address: A SUCCESS!

The crowd seemed genuinely receptive to the President's speech, and thunderous applause erupted when Obama declared that he hated the bank bailout. But he reminded the audience that when he ran for President, he promised to do what was necessary, not what was popular.

The President vowed to use 30 billion of the repaid TARP funds to help create jobs and offer tax credits to businesses who hire new employees, or, raise the wages of existing employees. Obama also hit a home run when he announced that tax-breaks would be given to businesses who employ American citizens, as oppose to those who take our jobs overseas. Sadly, there was no mention of a temporary suspension of the H1B Visa; something that I think would have really demonstrated the President's commitment to putting Americans back to work.

The night took an ambiguous turn when the President mentioned climate change, but Obama quickly regained the audience's favor, when he vowed to make America a leader in exports, again.

Here is part of the President's speech:

“But what frustrates the American people is a Washington where every day is Election Day. We cannot wage a perpetual campaign where the only goal is to see who can get the most embarrassing headlines about their opponent – a belief that if you lose, I win. Neither party should delay or obstruct every single bill just because they can. The confirmation of well-qualified public servants should not be held hostage to the pet projects or grudges of a few individual Senators. Washington may think that saying anything about the other side, no matter how false, is just part of the game. But it is precisely such politics that has stopped either party from helping the American people. Worse yet, it is sowing further division among our citizens and further distrust in our government.”

What I heard tonight was a President who is more determined and ready to go to battle for, not against, the American people. But if Obama's actions contradict his words, I will be the first blogger on the block, to hold him accountable.

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Raped on a Sidewalk in Broad Daylight

A 26-year-old Toledo, Ohio woman was raped in the middle of the day - on a sidewalk. What's even more shocking, is the fact that her attacker was a 15-year-old boy! The attack occurred on January 19, 2010, around 2:30 pm.

The victim, who is autistic, was walking home from the library, when the 15-year-old suspect put a pair of scissors to her throat, pulled her pants down, and raped her on the sidewalk.

The 15-year-old rapist has been identified as Anferney Fontenet. The police say he confessed to the crime.

Sgt. Sam Harris said :

“He told us that he saw the woman walking alone on the street and in his mind he determined that he was going to have sex with her.”

Watch the news coverage:

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"Could Some of You Maybe Use a Condom Once in a While?"

The myth that all athletes are nothing more than dumb jocks, is just a myth. But there are some athletes that are hard at work, trying to turn that myth into a reality.

Paul Shirley, an ex-NBA player, who still plays pro-ball (whatever the hell that means), wrote a heartfelt letter to the people of Haiti on his blog:

“Dear Haitians – First of all, kudos on developing the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Your commitment to human rights, infrastructure, and birth control should be applauded. As we prepare to assist you in this difficult time, a polite request: If it's possible, could you not re-build your island home in the image of its predecessor? Could you not resort to the creation of flimsy shanty- and shack-towns? And could some of you maybe use a condom once in a while?

Sincerely, The Rest of the World”

If I could scrape Shirley's words off my screen and place them in my garden, I'd save a ton of money on fertilizer! With that, I have two more points to make and then, I'm done:

1. I think Paul Shirley should sign up to play for Don "Moose" Lewis' all-white b-ball team.

2. Too bad Shirley's father didn't use a condom, the night his miserable ass was conceived.

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Was Pope John Paul II A Pain Freak?!!!

Well, now! I know the Catholic Church is known for harboring child-molesters! But who knew they were into spankings, too?!

Shocking news coming from the Catholic Church! According to a new book called, "Why He's a Saint", Pope John Paul II used to whip himself and often slept on the floor, in order to bring himself closer to godliness.

If the Pope did all that to bring himself closer to God, I can only imagine what he did to bring himself closer to an orgasm. I wouldn't be surprised if the Pope owned a pair of nipple clips.

To read more, click here.

April Gaede the White-Power Matchmaker

You may not be familiar with April Gaede, but I'm sure you've heard of her adorable twin daughters, Lynx and Lamb Gaede, who make up the Aryan pop-duo - Prussian Blue. If you've never heard these little darlings shriek, you don't know what the hell your missing! Their little monotone, Mickey Mouse voices were made for racist pop songs.

Since the girls are getting older, and Mommy Dearest can no longer pulls their strings like she used to, April Gaede has to find other ways to get our attention. So, she's channeled her White Pride in a new direction! And she wants to hook you up, but only if you're a white supremacist!

Gaede:

“I am willing to act as a go between, researcher, matchmaker, older sister and guide for any white nationalists who are looking for a white nationalist spouse. Only email me if you are serious about finding a spouse or long term partner.”

I wonder if Gaede's invitation extends to gay and lesbian white nationalist, too.

Listen to Prussian Blue sing about White Pride:

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Fox Most Trusted Name In News?

Between January 18 and January 19, 1,151 registered voters were asked to identify the news source they trusted most. 49% of the people polled, listed Fox News as the most trusted name in the game. 37% of people polled, gave Fox the thumbs down.

According to the survey, 74% of Republicans trust Fox, while only 30% of Democrats trust Fox News.

CNN came is second. 38% of the people polled, said they trusted CNN to report the news fairly and accurately. However, 41% said CNN sucks.

So far, none of the articles I have read regarding this poll, mention which state or states participated in this survey.

One a personal note: When I watch the news, I am not interested in the news commentator's opinions on the story; I am not interested in light banter; and I don't want to hear about they ate for breakfast. Give me the facts and let me make up my own mind.

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ACORN "Pimp" Busted by the FEDs. Is This Payback for Stepping on ACORN's Toes?

James O'Keefe, "Pimp" Blogger, arrested by FBI.

James O'Keefe, the right-wing blogger who went undercover as a pimp, and allegedly exposed ACORN employees offering financial advice to prostitutes and child-sex-slave traders, was arrested by the FBI.

Earlier today, O'Keefe and three others, were arrested for allegedly trying to wiretap Senator Mary Landrieu's (D-LA) office. During the ruse, O'Keefe served as a distraction, while his three accomplices tried to gain access to Landrieu's phone.

After O'keefe's arrest, Big Government blog owner, Andrew Breitbart, who previously showcased and applauded O"Keefe's work, issued the following statement on his website:

“ We have no knowledge about or connection to any alleged acts and events involving James O’Keefe at Senator Mary Landrieu’s office. We only just learned about the alleged incident this afternoon. We have no information other than what has been reported publicly by the press. Accordingly, we simply are not in a position to make any further comment,”

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Venus Williams' Flesh Colored Panties! OMG!!! WTF?!!!

LORD - HAVE - MERCY - JESUS!!! Has this child lost her fucking mind?!!! Or, is this Venus' way of telling the judges to kiss her ass?! Regardless of what you think of Ms. Williams' ensemble; she is quite proud of her creation!

“This is completely my design. My dress for the Australian Open has been one of my best designs ever! I just sketched it out. Anything I wear on the court probably you could wear 20 years from now” she said.

Venus, if I were you, I wouldn't be so quick to take credit for that shit you are wearing!

Watch Venus' panties in motion!

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Tea Party Teabags Its Own Members

I wonder how many of these people have an extra $500 lying around?

$549 a head, excluding airfare and hotel. That’s what the Tea Party Nation is charging its members to attend next month’s convention in Nashville, Tennessee. The hefty price of admission has caused bad-blood between Tea Party organizers, as well as their members.

Organizers and party members who are opposed to paying the equivalent of one month’s rent or a car note, just to sit around and bitch about "NObama", feel that the T.P.N. is exploiting its members and trying to cash in on the grassroots movement.

Meanwhile, Sarah Palin, who has made an awesome connection with real, working class Americans, is being paid $100,000.00 to speak at February’s convention.

Hey! I have a brilliant idea! Maybe Palin will foot the bill for the T.P.N.’s financially strapped members. Never mind. Tea-baggers will never go for it. People helping other people, looks too much like socialism.

To read more, click here.

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America Idol Contestant's Dream Crushed and Simone Cowell Had Nothing to Do With It

Something tells me that Michael Lynche isn't smiling, anymore.

There's an old "gay" saying that goes, "There are 3 surefire ways to spread a secret: Telegraph, telephone, and tell a sissy!" And now you can add big-mouthed father's to that list!

Michael Lynche had what may have been his one and only shot at fame, smacked down by his own father! Lynche was among the top 24 contestants to make the next round; but due to a confidentiality agreement, the results were supposed to be kept secret until the show aired. After Lynche's father blabbed to the St. Petersburg Times, his son was booted from the show and replaced with another contestant; whose parents, hopefully know how to keep a secret!

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Obama's Big Announcement

No. He's not resigning. Although I'm sure that would make a lot of people VERY happy.

There is a LOT of buzz around what the President will say during Wednesday's State of the Union address. On that date, if my schedule permits, I will be glued to C-span and any other station that covers the speech. I'm sure most of you, will be too.

Reportedly, Obama is about to announce a huge spending freeze. Which kind of makes sense after his $787 billion shopping spree... I mean stimulus bill. There's speculation that the President will also make a major announcement regarding the military's Don't Ask - Don't Tell policy. My "gaydar" hasn't be able to decipher which way the President is leaning on that issue. So, I'll just have to wait and see what he says.

Needless to say, blogs and chat rooms are vibrating with political gossip. Will the President cut welfare benefits? What about unemployment benefits? Medicare? What effect will the President's announcement have on the stock market?

All we know so far, is that the spending freeze will not effect military defense spending, military intelligence, homeland security, or veterans.

Mmm... Obama sounds like an undercover Republican.

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WOW He Wakes Up To This Every Morning?!!!

This pic was posted on Twitter by Scott Baio.

Scott Baio, who hasn’t had a steady job since the 80s, obviously has a LOT of free time on his hands. And we all know that an idle mind is a playground for the devil. So, I wouldn’t be surprised if Satan told Baio to post an unflattering picture of Michelle Obama on Twitter, with the following caption:

“ WOW He wakes up to this every morning!”

Now. Now. Settle down. We can’t fault the man for his personal feelings about Michelle Obama’s looks. After all, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I’m sure there are plenty of people out there, who would shit their pajamas, if they rolled over and saw Baio lying next them.

So, the fact that Baio finds Michelle Obama unattractive, is hardly newsworthy; nor does it make him a racist. However, the subsequent death threats he received, and the fact that Baio had to dig up HIS WIFE’S black friend, to prove that he is not a bigot, does raise some questions.

Scott Baio uses a photo of his wife's friend, to prove he is not a racist.

After posting Michelle’s pic, Baio received thousands of death threats from psychotic Twitter users. In a failed attempt to pacify the angry e-mob, and to prove that his unflattering post wasn‘t racially motivated, Baio trotted out a picture of HIS WIFE’S black friend.

Scott. Sweetie. That’s like me taking a picture with a random woman on the streets, and then declaring, “See! I’m not gay!” If you can’t do any better than that, you might as well log off and… Well, I’ll let someone else finish that statement.

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Khloe And Obama Pic Reminds Me Of Another Historical Photo

Khloe, a member of the tacky Kardashian family, escorted her Sugar Daddy... I mean her husband, Lamar Odom, to the White House, where he and his L.A. Lakers teammates were celebrating their 2009 NBA championship. But who cares about all of that?!! My focus is on the Khloe and Obama pic that's been crawling all over the Internet. There is something suspiciously familiar about that picture....

Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky

If a scandal emerges after the Obama/Khloe meeting, remember you heard it here, first!

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South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Compares Feeding the Poor to Feeding Pregnant Stray Dogs

If all of the people in South Carolina are as compassionate and as intelligent as Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer, South Carolina must be one hell of a place to live!

Remember that old saying, “It’s better to remain silent and thought a fool, than it is to open your mouth and remove all doubt”? Well, the same goes for assuming that all people are human beings. Sure. They look like humans, but when they open their mouths, you realize you are dealing with a heartless subspecies - in human form.

Lt. Governor Bauer, whose state just reported a 12.6 jobless rate, stood before a group of people - opened his fucking mouth - and here is what fell out:

“In government, we are too often giving a handout instead of a hand up. My grandmother was not a highly educated woman, but she told me as a small child to quit feeding stray animals You know why? Because they breed.
You're facilitating the problem if you give an animal or a person ample food supply. They will reproduce, especially ones that don't think too much further than that. And so what you've got to do is you've got to curtail that type of behavior. They don't know any better.”

Well, he’s obviously right about one thing. His grandmother couldn’t have been a highly educated woman, or a compassionate woman, either. Because DUMB, HEARTLESS trees, usually produce DUMB, HEARTLESS apples, and that would certainly explain Bauer’s mental deficit and lack of sympathy for poor people.

Listen to Bauer's Heartless Remarks:

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Woman Rips Picasso a New One!

"The Actor" by Picasso

A woman visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, tripped and fell into one of Picasso's paintings. The painting is called, "The Actor". It was created in 1904. "The Actor" marked the start of Picasso's "rose period", which isn't as widely appreciated as Picasso's "blue period".

Reportedly, the woman was visiting the museum as part of an adult education class. So far, there has been no word on what caused the woman to lose her balance.

Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

To give you a better idea of the significance of the damaged caused by the woman who will be forever-known as, "the girl who fell into Picasso", "The Actor" is a 6 foot, 4 inch painting, and the rip is estimated at 6 inches, and occurred at the bottom of the canvass. The museum says the repair work should be completed in a couple of weeks, and that the restoration will be barely noticeable.

All I wanna know is... was she drunk, or was she trying to lick the painting? I mean, for real!

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All White Basketball League: Snow-ball versus Bro-ball

Simply put... Is an all white basketball team, racist?

Don “Moose” Lewis (pictured on the left), a Georgia boxing promoter, has created his own basketball league. If you want to play on Lewis' team, there are a few requirements: You must born in America, keep your tattoos to a minimum, and BOTH of your parents... MUST BE WHITE.

Lewis says he created the All-American Basketball Alliance, because he's tired of watching white men being forced out of the NBA.

When Charles Barkley was asked what he thought of Lewis' all
white - no blacks allowed - basketball league, he said,

“It’s just blatantly racist if you look at the code words used... I don’t take it seriously, but it just lets you know there’s blatant racism out there. It lets you know, as a black man, there are people out there who don’t like you.”

Please. Don't leave racist comments regarding this story. Instead, let's discuss whether it is ever fair to exclude someone, based on their race, sex, or sexual orientation. And let's not pretend that we do not know why African Americans had to create their own clubs, magazines, television channels, charitable foundations, etc.

Don Lewis' Interview:

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Disabled Man Run Over and Killed by CTA Bus Driver

Last fall, Michael C. Payne was run over by a CTA bus, the video has just been released.

Chicago --- On November 17, 2009, Michael C. Payne, who was disabled, fell as he attempted to board a CTA bus. Payne lost his balance and tumbled into the street. The bus driver, who has been identified as Donald Hall, ran over Payne, paused for a moment, and kept going.

In the video, released by an attorney representing Payne's mother, you can clearly see Payne being crushed by the bus. Moments later, we see an eyewitness frantically trying to get the bus driver to stop.

Vema Payne, Michael Payne's mother, has filed a lawsuit. She believes that if the bus driver had been paying attention, her son would still be alive.

I used to be a frequent CTA passenger. And based on my experiences, most of the bus drivers I encountered, were usually talking on their cell phones, chatting with passengers, or simply weren't paying attention. I wonder which scenario applies to this case.

Watch the video:

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AIDS: Clever French Public Service Ad

WARNING: IMAGES MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR MINORS.

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