The Truth Is?

Well, we have one more week until we know who our next President of the United States is going to be. As a supporter of Barack Obama, I like the position we are in. We are leading nationally as well as in the states that matter. But these are assumed votes. People, we still have to vote either now if you have early voting or on election day. Don't follow the polls! We still have so much work to do. If you have not done one thing for the candidate, I am going to say it, you should be ashamed! If you are a supporter I know you are voting and quite honestly that is your duty as an american to vote, no matter who it is for. But if you have made your choice, get out their and make a few calls, canvass, talk to your friends and donate your money. Go up to your local Obama office and ask, "What do you need?" We have not won this thing yet, but we have one more week so get going!

Now, let me switch gears for a moment. Did African Americans all get the memo that the media and the public has decided to use affirmative action in reference to the Presidency? Did you all know that? The new talking point is the media has helped him and he would not be here if it were not for the media. I am not so sure that Obama knew that. Did we forget about Rezco, Ayers, plagiarism, bitter and of course Wright. I mean really, apparently the media feels that they maybe they have not been as fair to McCain as they have been to Obama. Or not been as fair to Palin as they have been to Biden. Okay, let me break this down for you.

The bottom line is that both of the old guys are boring! McCain is boring. He sounds boring, looks boring and really he is just wrong on the issues this year. It is not the Republican year! They are on the wrong side of the issues. McCain sounds crazy and I think he believes it is 1988 when words like liberal, taxes, redistribution of wealth and socialist mean anything. I really believe that almost more than race, but age has been the real elephant in the room. The young guy sounds vibrant, fresh and new and honestly he is talking to the country, not a select few. I mean, is it coincidence that Obama can draw 100,000 and McCain is happy to get 5,000? The young guy is speaking to everyone! All people can find something to follow in Obama's words. That is why the media covers it. Also, that is partly why the media covers Sarah Palin. (I will have another post about her after the election.) She is young, new and has energized the base, but her problem is that she is not prepared,that is why the media covers it. When she speaks nothing substantive comes out. So for all the Republicans who read this, this is one reason you are losing. Your candidate is too old and he chose a young running mate who just crystallizes that point. Get use to it.

Black is Back Baby!!!

Well, I am witnessing a truly awesome time in our history. People are excited, thrilled and hopeful of the future. Finally change is coming. What am I talking about? Of course the surge of African Americans in baseball once again!

This is America's pastime, no matter what the NFL says. African Americans were apart of the history of this great sport. Blacks spent Sunday's attending and or playing baseball. When you think of the greateat African American atheletes, who is at the top of your list, but none other than Jackie Robinson.

Tonight, I just witnessed the Tampa Bay Rays win the American League Champship led by BJ Upton, Carl Crawford and new star David Price (last year's first pick in the draft.) Their opponent in the World Series are National League Champions Philadephia Phillies led by Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins, the last two National League MVPs. This is a major turning point for African Americans in the sport of baseball. African Americans will be showcased in the World Series and that has not happened in a long, long time.

African Americans have been preoccupied with basketball and football, both of which we dominate, but baseball will be coming back after this World Series is completed. Young black boys can find new stars to emulate because of these young stars in baseball.

I am hopeful that baseball finds it way back into the lives and history of African Americans. I could go into why I feel that baseball lost it luster, but that is another posting. Congratulations to both of these teams and I look forward to a great World Series.

Thirty Days and Counting....

Wow, so much time has passed since Feb 12, 2007 when Barack Obama announced his run for President. Now we are thirty days from election day and the finish line is in sight for us. I have been apart of this movement from day one. I have made calls, donated, registered, canvassed, blogged, emailed supporters and just all in all had a big mouth. Every time I can mention Obama's name or bring him into the conversation I try to do that. I have worked my but off for not just Obama ,but for this country. This country needs Barack Obama!

Now thirty days from election day and we are looking pretty good, but it does not mean I will stop working and get comfortable. We have much work to do because the attacks are coming. So much has changed in two weeks. The economy is falling, we have had one Presidential debate and the only Vice-Presidential debate. Neither was a major game changer, but Obama passed the Presidential threshold test for those who were wondering. McCain was angry and had complete disdain for Obama, which explains why he wouldn't even give a fellow US Senator the respect of looking at him. Palin did not look like a total idiot, but we know now for sure she has NO substance and Biden, as we already knew is, keenly aware of the issues and ready to be President if necessary. Palin, not so much.

So we have two more Presidential debates left, will they be game changers? I don't think so. The next one is a town hall style format, which is supposed to be good for McCain, but Obama is good in those as well, but we will soon see. The McCain camp has to do something to change the story. They will talk about Ayers, no connection to Obama, Rev. Wright and anything else they can think of. They don't want to talk about the economy because they have no answers. Now is the time when we have to buckle down, and just charge our way to the finish line. They are going to throw everything they can think of at us. So let's hold on tight. Think of a roller coaster and thus far we have been riding up the hill before the big drop. Well, now is the time for the big drop. The next 30 days will fly by. But we must keep calling, donating, canvassing, emailing and anything else we can do to get the word out. Barack Obama must be our next President. I am going to do everything I can to make that happen. What are you going to do?