Obama's SCOTUS Pick - With Justice Souter stepping down, Obama gets free reign to put a permanent stamp on the Supreme Court. Perhaps more than anything else he's done thus far, appointing a Justice is the one with the more potential for legacy points. And since early word is he's likely going to choose a woman, I'm just gonna throw this out there: PICK A DAMN SISTA, BARACK!!! Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears is on the short list, and isn't even 55 years old. Don't be no politically correct b*tch about this one, Barry. The woman is qualified. She is ideologically compatible. And yes, she is black, and has a uterus. As much as Michelle Obama's ascent has been called historic, imagine the impact of having a sista with a blowout on the SCOTUS. Appoint her. That is all.
Nas & Kelis Call It Quits - I'm no fan of either artist, but it's always sad to see folks divorce, especially when there's a child on the way. Best wishes to them, for the sake of the kid if nothing else.
Miss California Should Really Shut Up - Okay, here's what I don't get. I didn't see the Miss America pageant (shocker!), but as I understand it, Ms. California hadn't won a single competition before she was stumped by Perez Hilton's admittedly cowardly and loaded question. She finished 1st runner up, and seems to think it's all because she
Swine Flu Hysteria - Folks, lets not forget: 35,000 people die or plain ole' regular a$$ flu every year. Take some TheraFlu and chill the **** out!
Best First Round Series Evar? - Celts vs Bulls is so entertaining, I can momentarily suspend my utter dislike of both franchises to watch. I say Game 7 is a blowout though. The more experienced team usually takes these things, especially at home. But Da' Bulls have nothing to be ashamed of. They still need an interior scorer to move to the next level, but they're a dangerous team.
Pontiac Bites The Dust - After decades of providing us with such sucky excuses for automotive engineering as The Sunbird, The Fierro, and The Vibe, GM is shelving the dastardly brand to cut costs. I still remember how big a lemon my Dad's burgundy 81' Bonneville Diesel was. That piece of crap left us stranded in more Food Lion parking lots than I can count. And that's why I drive Hondas and wouldn't touch anything domestic to this day. I don't even like domestic rental cars. Cyber CapriSuns™ to the first person who can tell me what P.O.N.T.I.A.C. really stands for.
Craigslist Murder Suspect Fiance Must Be D*ckmatized - Seriously, homegirl. I know the whole "stand by your man" thing sounds good on paper, but this bama is sorta, kinda out there. Cut bait, and hit eHarmony while you still have some dignity.
Question: Would you be disappointed if Obama didn't at least consider a black woman as Souter's replacement, or does it not matter? Saddened by the Nas/Kelis divorce? Should Ms. Cali go sit down? What does P.O.N.T.I.A.C. stand for? Who you got in Game 7?
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@AB. DID you see JOHN Salmons....WHAT!?! He went off last night SON!! Who was the original John Salmon?
Isn't Pontiac named for a Native American or Native American tribe?
Yeah I am def pulling for a sister to be the new Justice. Obama will lose serious points if he puts a hispanic in there.
I thought it was Ms. Universe?
@ MsNegro
Who says Ward Sears isn't equally qualified?!?
Black women turned out in droves and bought in this fairy tale lock, stock, and barrel. I'm not saying this would be payback, but damnit, why not CONSIDER HER!?!?
@ CJames
The original JOHN SALMONS was a work releasee who served meals in our HBCU cafe. Looked like JOHN SALLEY.
Those was the days.
@ Monie
Indeed. Is he passes over a qualified SISTA for ANYONE ELSE, we are gonna have some damn problems. Seriously.
last night's game was nothing short of amazing...it gave my hubby stomach ulcers but was worth the triple overtime in some of thee finest basketball entertainment this side of the sun...
Nas and Kelis...*shrugs shoulders*...It's still pretty fresh so this might be a false alarm...who knows and better yet...who really cares..the onlest saddest thing is that she's prego...
Obama and sister judge are always a cool look but I'd have to know more about her qualifications...you know research that I don't feel like doing on a Fun Friday...
GT
Poor Old N***** Thinks It's A Cadillac.
I don't see what was "cowardly" about Perez's question, but I do think the way he behaved after the show further proves how worthless he is. Dude isn't worthy to cut the ribbon at the opening of a sewage treatment plant.
This racial evaluation of every single appointment by Obama makes me uncomfortable. Sure I think it'd be nice to have the first sista on the Supreme Court but to say "S/he's not black WTF man" just doesn't sit right with me. Black + female+ qualified + young = appointment is, well, discriminatory. And I don't doubt that there are some gender, racial, and age discrimination in cabinet appointees, but to push for them to discriminate a certain way bothers me.
@ Get Together
She's qualified. Peep the wiki.
@ Legal
Ding! Ding!
@ Antonio
Ehhh, I actually meant Hilton's RESPONSE to her answer was cowardly. Calling the girl a stupid B is just wrong, no way to spin that. In fact, you could argue that his tasteless thrashing is what lead to the backlash that's extending her 15 minutes of fame.
Re: SCOTUS - Sorry, EVERY SCOTUS appointment is an exercise in identity politics, whether it be gender, race, or religion. Period. Every person on that court was chosen for some reason other than their "views".
That said, why isn't it okay to insist on having a black woman? Seriously, what's so wrong about asking for OUR PIECE of the pie for once?
Miss Cali (damn that white chick is fine) first words I dug, but now she's goin' overboard. Definitely needs to take a breather.
I believe Pontiac was a Native American tribe chief, and there's an urban legend about the Fiero I heard from my Wolverine days: When the engineers hooked up a turbocharged engine to that mid-engine, two-seater, it outperformed a Corvette on the test track, making the marketing suits at GM crap in their pants so they shelved the idea.
A sista on the court? Not only am I down for that, but if she's anywhere in her upper 40's - 50's I could get wit' that ;-) unless of course she's married (most likely).
@ adinasi
yeah, she is married. mid 50's. You have no concerns about her ideologically? She's pretty liberal. You'd be losing a Bush I moderate Conservative, which means you'd be permanently down 5-4.
The PONTIAC thing wasn't serious ya'll. It's a Southern joke I guess.
Kimberle Crenshaw would be an awesome SCOTUS pick. Like Melissa Harris-Lacewell said:
"Kimberle Crenshaw is a field-defining critical race scholar who earned a law degree from Harvard. Her writings on race, gender, and the power of law dynamically altered the academic discourse in law schools throughout the world. Her work has been central to political movements here in the United States and to the development of emerging democracies globally. She is a prolific legal scholar and a respected public intellectual."
Sure, I'd like to see a black woman (Jarret, Guinier, the GA SC Chief Justice? Absolutely!!) as one of the Supremes (pun intended).
That said, I'd just like to see more folks, especially sistas, on the federal bench, and I hope this is a priority for the President. Remember, the Obamas will be private citizens in 8 years. The federal courts are the legacy battleground.
60-seat Senate majority, eh?
@AB
Perez's response was "cowardly"? She stood on that stage and said to him, and everyone watching, that he was inferior and not equal to her. Did she go retarded for a minute? She's in the Miss USA pageant, her target audience is housewives and the gay. That bitch had it coming, and anyone who agrees with her has it coming. If she had stood up there and said that a person of color, someone like you perhaps, couldn't marry who they wanted, the person they love, your black ass would have gone apeshit. This is the DISGUSTING double standard that exists in this country. If she had said something racist up there, she would have been torn LIMB FROM LIMB, but because she said something anti-gay, its ok. She gets to continue going around and saying it. OF ALL the people in this country to not support gay rights, racial minorities are the group that I just don't understand. It has been less than 50 years since interracial marriage bans were struck down by the supreme court, and in two states (South Carolina and Alabama) it wasn't "officially" removed from the constitution until about a decade ago (in votes that had less than 65% of voters agreeing that the constitutions should be changed).
Now Perez is a repugnant, disgusting pig of a person, but on this, I agree with him.
@AB
I am not saying Sears is not qualified. I am also not saying that I don't want to see her nominated and confirmed. What I am saying is that Sotomayer would be a good pick. I have no personal experience with Sears. I helped prepare a brief for the Second Circuit a while back. I found Sotomayer to be what every lawyer wants in a good appellate judge: prepared, thoughtful, and fair. Also, a lot of Latino/a's turned out in droves for Obama. We cannot discount the other racial groups that support him. We also cannot discount the potential political backlash GOPers could face if they attempt to stand in the way of a brown woman's nomination and confirmation.
Any qualified brown woman who is nominated gets my support.
@ Chance
You have a valid point about minorities not supporting gay rights. I'm still divided about her being called a bitch though...
It would be nice to have a sista Supreme ;)
Nas and Kelis....who knows, this is the first I'm hearing/reading about it.
@ Nas and Kelis
Hell, at least they tried...
:)
I hate being a sucka for looks, but already this judge conveys an aura of intellectual depth and deep cultural tradition; maybe I'm just in love with her skin tone and rockin' that natural hairstyle ;-)
Calling the girl a stupid B is just wrong, no way to spin that. In fact, you could argue that his tasteless thrashing is what lead to the backlash that's extending her 15 minutes of fame.I 100% agree with this. I have no respect for Perez (hence the sewage treatment comment).
That said, why isn't it okay to insist on having a black woman? Seriously, what's so wrong about asking for OUR PIECE of the pie for once?I don't think it's good to insist on someone of any race (or gender for that matter). Identity politics are certainly in play, but that doesn't mean it's a good thing.
@AB,
Take some TheraFlu and chill the **** out!
I got something better, and more 'natural':
4oz. green tea
4oz. apple cider
clove of garlic, crushed
slice of fresh ginger, crushed
1-2 drops of hot sauce (the Scotch Bonnet/Caribbean is my favorite)
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
slice of lemon
2 tsp honey
shot of favorite distilled spirit (Maker's Mark is mine ;-)
Put everything except booze in a pan, bring to simmer; pour into cup, add booze, and enjoy.
Consume 2-3 times a day (w/o booze for the first 2), and you'll be fine.
I don't get sick much, but when I do this is a real treat ;-)
OH MY GOODNESS!!
Lawd ham mercy *fanning myself*
If President Obama pick Justice Sears, think of all the excitement that will be going on in the courthouse chambers! *still fanning* You know Ole Clarence is going to try and flex them muskles. It will be a joy to watch those two to go at it. She is just the one to FINALLY put him in his place. *Maybe?!*
"You ain't win! Ms. NC did. Deal with it! And speaking of boobs, turns out the CA State Pageant paid to Throw Some D's on Ms. Cali just a couple of weeks before the Miss USA pageant, in hopes of "enhancing" her chances of winning. Score one for feminism!"
Here is the reason why she has a forum. Hilton viciously attacked her like day after day on his blog and publically on youtube and in interviews as well (and check his blog- his cheapshots have not stopped). Fellow judges Moakler and Jacobs, likewise. Lewis did same. Celebrities piled on for a whole week.
So why should she not respond and make a stand? Those who attacked her themselves speak out on the same issue then and now. They are still doing so. Fair is fair.
If all those people attack you for stating publically what you believe on an issue when you were the one asked about it out of the blue, night after night, day after day, would you not want to respond to them?
And she did not win, that is correct.
If had not been for the fact that Hilton said she lost because he did not like her answer, if not had been for the fact fellow judges say similar things, people like her would not be thinking she lost because they did not like her answer.
The same judges who now are saying she had no right to state her politics and religion when she was asked for her opinion for an issue that involved both! She did not even mention her religion in her answer.
The fact they even suggest she lost because of her religion (as it seems to them) only makes her case more valid- she was given a job interview, and the law does say one cannot be discriminated on grounds of religion.
If you want her to shut up, go tell all the others involved on the other side to shut up as well. They are the far more guilty party.
And they were wrong to give away that she had breast implants (if they are telling the truth at all, given their many changed stories and backpedaling), as a cheap attempt to discredit her, while at the same time claiming they respect her right to her own views. Hypocrites.
Anyone defending this woman is just as bad as she is. She is scum. She is dog shit on the bottom of your shoes.
Would you be disappointed if Obama didn't at least consider a black woman as Souter's replacement, or does it not matter? Saddened by the Nas/Kelis divorce? Should Ms. Cali go sit down? What does P.O.N.T.I.A.C. stand for? Who you got in Game 7?1. Hopefully he'll pick a qualified Black person in general. If it's a woman, extra points in my book.
2. Shocked about the Nas/Kelis divorce. Wasn't expecting it at all.
3. Yes, Ms. California needs to sit her ass down and STFU.
4. Guess my Pontiac G6 won't be of any use after next year. :-|
5. Go Celtics!
As much as I hate to say it, Anonymous is right. The gal's an idjit and I wish she'd shut the hell up, but the hypocritical viciousness directed at her is sickening.
HAS TO BE A WOMAN OF COLOR!
(please?)
It'd be awesome if the next SCOTUS justice was a Black woman but if there's someone else that's equally qualified, all need to be given a fair shot. I don't think we want to start falling into the "Obama Owes Us Something" trap, that everyone was saying we need to remember and not let happen when he was running for POTUS.
Nas and Kelis? Ish happens. They say B and Jay are having problems too.
Celtics better win. Nuff said.
Miss Cali and Hilton have had their fame and fun and they all need to let it go.
Marbles said...
As much as I hate to say it, Anonymous is right. The gal's an idjit and I wish she'd shut the hell up, but the hypocritical viciousness directed at her is sickening.
SATURDAY, MAY 02, 2009 4:30:00 PM
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Even though she still needs to sit down in my opinion, in agreement with the bold part of Marbles' post.
Ruth ain't gonna be around much longer and that should give Obama a second chance, and yes he should choose a woman. Just for the record I've had 4 trans am, a J-2000, and Fiero, I really wanted the new pontiac 2 seater now that I'm a bachalor again, but Honda blowes it away.
Jusus.
Chance you are an a-hole in EVERY sense of the word!! Furthermore to call someone a black a## is the verrrrry reason I can't stand hypocritical gay people who use and abuse others racial strife to promote THEIR agenda. Being black and being gay are NOT the same period end of story so who the HELL do you think you are kidding?!! And when the hell did gay people EVER lift a finger to change things for black folk?!! Yet now we are supposed to have YOUR back when you have turned yours on us every 'chance' you got?!! PISS OFF!
Yet now we are supposed to have YOUR back when you have turned yours on us every 'chance' you got?!!Scuse me? When did gay people turn their back on "black folk"? Was it when an overwhelming majority of minority voters in california voted to pass Prop 8? Was it when then Sen. Barack Obama stated he thought that marriage should be only between a man and a woman?
Until you're willing to stand up for the rights of someone else, you haven't earned the rights you have.
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