the hardline

The problem with Rev. Al Sharpton is that when he’s on, he’s RIGHT on, when off, he’s WAY off, and no one can tell the diference anymore. So he may very often be making a good point, but thinking people reflexively turn the station when they see his doo pixelate onscreen, for he is the…

In all the recent conversations about domestic violence sparked by the news, I have only read a few things about what men should do if hit by a woman, and the responses disturb me. I’ve heard the playground law: if someone hits you, you hit them back. That is reckless advice, because in the real…

Who amoung us didn’t know—-or at least suspect— that Roland Burris was dirty?  I felt like alot of tanksters championed him simply because he was a brown face, but, not for nothing, it matters who gets you to where you’re going. Put simply, you can’t trust the “ups” from a criminal. When Blags appointed Burris,…

Some cats think it’s easier to play a zone than one-on-one, but I don’t recommend any kind of double-dating scenarios on Valentine’s Day, because—hello?—-aren’t her people up in the mix enough as it is? Some of her peeps are more destructive than others, and you really don’t need any bad energy while you’re trying to…

One of my bestest homegirls called me up wondering what kind of gift she could give her man this Valentine’s Day that would send a message that would last all year. So, I sent her a list and thought I’d share it with my Roots ladies as well. So, as a public service, I present…10…

Alfred Brock arrived in DC with a special delivery for President Obama—-a rifle and many rounds of ammunition.  This underscores for me the fear alot of folks have about President Obama but will only speak of in whispers: will he he make it through his term without someone taking a shot at him? It seems…

Many feminists seem to support Nadya Suleman’s right to have a total of 14 children without the benefit of a job or life partner: it’s her body, after all. Yeah…that’s fine and dandy for her—but what about the children involved? I’m not saying you need a man, ladies. But caring for kids (14!) isn’t the…

Singer Chris Brown needs help, and he’s been asking for it for a long time. Now, there must be something worse than a man putting his hands on a woman in anger, but nothing comes to mind. Barring self-defense, there is no reason whatsoever for a man to ever commit violence towards a woman, I…

When I learned that Olympian Michael Phelps had been suspended after photos of him with a bong to his mouth were made public, I couldn’t help thinking that he was getting a raw deal, and that we are witnessing a very subtle, soft racism in play here. Black athletes, up until recently, are seldom reprimanded…

Tom Daschle has asked President Barack Obama to take his name out of the running for human services secretary. The fact that that a few of his picks have retreated is either very good or very bad. Either the vetting process is crazy thorough and vigorous, or Obama makes really bad choices. I’m sick of…