I now pledge allegiance to the Flag Of the United States of Obama, And to the President for which it stands: One Nation for Obama under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all... finally... we hope.
Many Americans have praised President Obama's 18-minute Inaugural Address as bold and candid. But the Chinese Communist Party are hater. Apparently, they thought the new American president's words were a little too direct. Maybe because they were.
China Central Television, or CCTV, the main state-run network, broadcast the address live until the point in which Prez amentioned "communism" in a line about the defeat of ideologies considered dangerous to Americans. After the translator said "communism" in Chinese, the audio faded out even as Prez's lips continued to move. I guess someone was just waiting for dude to say something out of line.
CCTV then showed an anchor asking an analyst about the economic challenges that President Obama faces. The analyst was clearly surprised by the sudden question. Really smooth guys.
The "offensive" line in the president's speech was, "Recall that earlier generations faced down fascism and communism not just with missiles and tanks, but with sturdy alliances and enduring convictions." Granted, communism is still active in China, but Prez was referring to the Soviet Union.
Later, Obama went on to say: "To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history, but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist."
Chinese translations of the address published Wednesday by state-run news organizations here and on prominent Web portals omitted that line and the word "communism" in the earlier line. The government, however, allowed the full English text of the address to be published. Well aren't they so kind to allow the bilingual Chinese to see the actual speech. The biligual Chinese, I would assume, are okay or pretend to be okay with the CCP. Still, I think their actions have revealed their own guilty measures.
Hatin *sses.
This is not the first time that the Chinese have censored an American official's remarks. In 2004, FORMER Vice President Dick Cheney visited Beijing and was told that he could speak, live and uncensored, to the Chinese people. However, the broadcast received no advance promotion or even a listing in the news media and was not repeated.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009. LITERALLY the start of a new chapter in history. If you weren't there, you were watching. If you weren't watching, you're more pitiful than terrorist, because I guarantee Osama found a tv in his cave to watch the "house negro of America."
Unfortunately I didn't skip class like the patriotic nigga I should have, so I came at the start of the ceremony. I did see the First family walk in. The girls were cute as usual, although the oldest one was that awkward bowlegged walk like her momma. Prez knew that it was cold, negro should have had a hat on! Tryna front... I would have been up there with my hat, dog ears down!
Did anyone else feel like Rev. Rick Warren's prayer was more of a political statement? I wasn't feelin the way Rev. Warren said the girls' names. I figure dude knew he was dealing with ethnic names, so he was just going to attack them like the devil. SASHA... and MALIA.
I can't mess with Aretha Franklin. Not the queen. Maybe her church hat... but not her.
Vice President Joe Biden is cool. I bet he's not going to be talking sh*t about Barack anymore though. A administration of rivals turned pole jockers? I doubt it, but everyone is going to be giving homeboy his proper respect.
That John Williams piece was tight! I hope it's on iTunes. That cellist was looking at the violinist like they were battling. The violinist focused like he wasn't even worth it LOL. I loved how SASHA was cuttin up on the violinist though, that lil diva. Cut up any more and I'm sure Michelle will be giving those Executive *ss Whoopings.
Chief Justice John G. Roberts is a hater and I know he screwed up the oath on purpose! Prez tried to save face, but he had already jumped the gun. Or was that another f*ck up for his honor?!
We must note however, that Obama was President as of 12 noon according to the law established by the Constitution. He took the oath around 12:30. Does anyone else recognize the onset of... CP TIME? I hope this isn't a habit for our first Black President.
Prez got in that *ss. People were talking about how this wasn't a speech for the ages. It wouldn't resonate like his race speech or his speech on Election night. I think it wasn't the time for rhetoric. It was a sound off on the things that plague America's people, her safety, and her values. He told it like it is and what it should be, not feel good sh*t like how it could be. He challenge those terrorists and rogue states without alienating the people they "represented," so much better than "bring it on" or "dead or alive."
I messes with it. Feel me?
The poet was strange to me. Maya Angelou would have been my only choice. If she can do a Tyler Perry film she can definitely spare time for the Inauguration. But oh well.
The Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery was funny. Even though he co-founded the SCLC with MLK, I don't think he gets as many props because he's still alive. If he was assassinated, maybe we'd be enjoying a holiday in his honor too. His prayer was tight, though I'm sure some white people didn't think his "white finally believe what's right" comment was nice.
YO, the Prez's limo is a Cadillac Escalade with 36 inch rims! I guess I check a see "the Beast," the Secret Service nickname for the limo, all the time in the hood. I didn't get those agents walking beside the limo. If it's built like a tank then it can take most explosions, right? They can't. And even if someone were to just try, those guys are still SOL.
I feel bad for Senators Ted Kennedy and John Byrd, but seriously, could we just get like small updates on their condition. This is the President's Inauguration celebration, stay focused.
Why the hell was CNN so fascinated with the fact that the Obamas had rhythm? I am not going to get on their *sses for their obsession with what Michelle and the girls were wearing, I'd like to think it was more about them being young than they being Black. Those commentators were treating them like they were in a zoo though, gawking at every little thing they did.
And why were they so caught up in the fact that the President and First Lady would be out until 3 in the morning or so. Do they not realize that the Obamas are from Chi-town? They are not homebodies like them old men before them, they are young (enough) and hip.
And apparently Black, because they were running late AGAIN.
CNN didn't want to say the real reason why past presidents didn't connect with the majority Black DC area, but Black people know why this Black president can shout them out the Neighborhood Ball. Black people will also not be surprised if the next president suddenly drops the ball.
Michelle Obama was looking good. Big ups to Prez for shouting her out, Black men need to know how to treat their Black women. If I was Barack, Secret Service would have been on extra call, because I would have been hopping into the crowd fighting any nigga that whistled at her.
MALIA and SASHA better have had their butts in bed. I know they had school today! My 2 lil sisters are the same age, just as big divas too...
BTW, work the next morning at 7:45 AM? Not for this nigga.
Tracklist: 01. 50 Cent ft Biggie - We Get It In (blazita mix) 02. 50 Cent - In God We Trust 03. Busta Rhymes ft Jadakiss & Freeway - Conglomerate Remix 04. Uncle Murda - Murdera 05. Jadakiss – Cant Stop Me 06. Busta Rhymes Red Cafe & Jadakiss ft Josh Xantus – Lets Ride Remix 07. Red Cafe – So Easy Remix 08. Nore – NY Groove 09. Busta Rhymes – Cant Take It 10. Hell Rell – Calm Down 11. 50 Cent – Shut Your Bloodcot Mouth 12. 50 Cent – Play This on the Radio 13. 50 Cent – Heartless Monster 14. Tony Yayo ft Red Cafe – My Swaggers Official 15. Nino Bless - Murdera 16. French Montana ft Maino – You Gotta Feel Us 17. Red Cafe ft Fabolous & Paul Cain - There He Go Remix 18. Jadakiss ft Faith Evans – Letter to BIG 19. Maino – Letter to Pac 20. Jadakiss – I Stay Ten Toes Down 21. Jae Millz ft Nicki Minaj – Five O 22. Skyzoo – Bells and Whistles 23. Joell Ortiz ft Joe Budden – Move On 24. Fabolous – Brooklyn We Go Hard Freestyle 25. MC Lyte - Brooklyn 26. Evil Eye ft Clap Cognac – Law & Order
A North Carolina theater has suspended showings of Biggie's biopic "Notorious" after a man was shot at the venue opening night (Friday, January 16). According to the Associated Press, a 32-year-old man was shot twice during an argument at the Grand 18 theater on Friday and around 700 people were evacuated from the venue.
The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where he underwent surgery and is believed to be in stable condition.
A spokeswoman for the Grand 18 Theater said that customers who had tickets for the Friday showing of Notorious will receive refunds.
What the f*ck can some niggas in North Carolina get into an argument about while watching a movie about a New York rapper? Maybe one was aggy because the movie doesn't depict the fact that B.I.G. was a dealer in N.C. before he was finally pullin in money for rap. Country *sses...
I don't know why the theater is not going to show the show the movie anymore, in the words of Rollo Goodlove, "Niggas is just gon' be niggas! So you might as well get that money while you bullsh*ttin'."
"Notorious" opened in theaters nationwide Friday. The film came in at second place in the box office yesterday grossing an estimated $8.3 million.
Dipset rappers (or former Dipset rappers) Jim Jones and Juelz Santana will be providing a free screening of the film, Notorious, to fans. The film covers the life of the late Christopher Wallace, also known as Biggie Smalls and the more popular Notorious B.I.G.
B.I.G was gunned down on March 9, 1997 (a day before my birthday... depressing year) leaving an after-party in California. The slaying has remained unsolved as the rapper’s mother, Voletta Wallace and wife, Faith Evans, continue to seek justice in the aftermath of the tragedy.
"I never got a chance to meet him, so this is me as a Harlem dude saluting a cat from Brooklyn, in a small but meaningful way," Juelz stated. "Jim and I figured that so many people in the Hip-Hop community would be going to the see the movie individually; if we can make it so that everyone sees it together, that's a great thing."
Ditto to that. Most regions are too proud to big up a pioneer from another one, try to convince some ATLiens to get that chip off their shoulder.
However, someone is always going overboard...
"I did it for Hip-Hop," said Jones, who compared B.I.G. to another trailblazer. "It's as big as Obama's being the first black president. This is part of our history in the urban community; Biggie was our first Obama."
Word? Negro Please.
Forget B.I.G. Forget 2Pac. Forget Pimp C. God bless the dead, but NO rapper, dead OR alive, can be compared to President Barack Obama's historic win. "Ready To Die," "All Eyez On Me," or any other classic album by whatever hip-hop artist, any Black artist ever, cannot compare to this win for Black people everywhere.
Jim Jones is an ignorant nigga, not quite as ridiculous as Lil Wayne, but this takes the cake. I want to see "Notorious," but I'm not as geek'd for it as... oh... the Inaguration of President Obama. If someone offered me a free ticket to DC over some free screening, the choice would not be hard.
So... the meaning of Cannon Ball Sprint... It's obviously influenced by the nickname. Cannon Ball Run was taken, and now that I have sprint, seems like the better choice ANYWAY. It describes the race of ideas I run through... excuse me... sprint through in the span of seconds to formulate some a-hole or insightful thing to piss off or impress the people I interact with. It's about time I expand on these things to see if I get the same reactions on the web.