Wise Latina

It looks like the Senate, except for a couple of grumpy, old southern guys, will do the right thing and confirm Judge Sonia Sotomayor. Now, the Supreme Court will more closely resemble the changing demographics of our country.

My only concern is, will she be a good judge? I ask this because I am dating a wise Latina and my Latina ain't a good judge!
No matter my crime...she gives me the death penalty! Man, that passion cuts both ways. If I forget to put the toilet seat down (which may happen twice a year), she kills me by lethal injection. If I stay out late and forget to call, I get the electric chair. If I get caught cheating, it’s the firing squad. Ok that’s a bad example. (And I would never cheat, but if I did...)
My point is, what ever happened to probation?? Every crime cannot be treated the same, wheres the justice in that?
Back to the wise Latina that I am sure will be a great judge. Her being confirmed is very significant because the diversity of the court allows it to see every situation from multiple points of view and make very sound and even judgments.

Little Dragon Live @ Freedom this Friday

This Friday, June 17

Emerging Artist, Little Dragon will be performing live @ the freedom Party from 11:30 - 12:30.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvDkIR-OyYI
Get there early, If you've recieved this on facebook, you're on Lovett's list.

Freedom Party
@ Le Poisson Rouge
158 Bleeker St. (bet. Thompson + Sullivan) NYC

Freedom Party NYC

Special Night At The Freedom Party.
Please get there around 10 or else you'll be on line.
Ladies are free before midnight, just say you're on Lovett's list! See you there!!

Le Poisson Rouge
158 Bleeker st.
(b/w sullivan & thompson)

Iran's e-revolution?

It is amazing to see the impact technology is having on the changing political environment of Iran. The restrictive regime simply cannot stop its citizen from getting images out to the world via the internet and cell phones!
How funny would it be if history remembers this moment as the beginning of Iran’s twitter revolution? The descendants of the Persian Empire, where chess was invented, could become the first revolutionaries of the internet age! Wonderful!
Let's see how things play out...

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What did he say???

I cannot remember a crazier time in American politics than what I have seen over the past sixth months. It’s almost as though we’ve traveled to an alternate universe, post election! I’m only referring to my lifetime. I’m sure the 60’s were a lot more intense. But at least those struggles were legitimate.
Now you have old white men saying that they are being oppressed by a black man and calling a Latina one of the biggest racist ever! You must forgive me if I think this is all so hilarious! Is this Bizarro world? Everyday you’ve got some crazy person on TV spouting’ some nonsense and the scary thing is; we elected (not me personally) these clowns!
What is not funny is that all that crazy talk seems to be leading to people getting shot by riled up whack jobs! People forget that free speech does not mean speech without consequences. When will we start holding people responsible for what they say? If you have a radio show where you like to spew vitriolic language to millions of listeners and if just one of those listeners gets inspired to commit a hate crime, you should also be guilty! But no prison for you my friend! We’ll let some of those detainees from Abu Graib rip your fingernails off and make you dip you hands in whisky! Next comes 83 waterboardings.
-L

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The So Called Apology Tour

When I was 12, me and my cousin Nikkitta were throwing rocks and accidentally broke a neighbor’s window. We denied it vehemently when he came to my grandparent’s house to accuse us. My Grandfather, who was a Pentecostal preacher at the time, wanted to do the right thing. He was always the peacemaker. He made me come with him to the neighbor’s house as he apologized for me. I was never as angry at him as I was at that moment…

I have tried to steer clear of the cable news as of late but it can be really entertaining. The art of serious journalism is at a premium. The blogosphere (me included) is all biased commentary or political satire, so don’t come here looking for objective reporting! That being said, I’ve found myself confused by the criticism the president has been getting from a certain demographic concerning his trips overseas. Some say he is apologizing too much. They say it weakens America…They are really angry at Obama!!!...OK, whatever.
Many of us don’t see it that way, and I think I know why…It is because he is not apologizing for me and the others who feel as I do. He is not apologizing for us folk who have not wielded power over the last few centuries. The ones who are squawking are those who have had the power and have been guilty of the acts that President Obama is referring to. I cannot condemn them though, it is human nature and in their shoes, it is impossible for me to determine with any certainty that I would not react in a similar manner. The one thing I do know is that the truth hurts when administered in public but sometimes it is necessary to make the peace.
-L

Obama in Cairo, Egypt

I’m not so naïve as to think that one speech by one president will change the way the US is viewed by the Islamic world but I was thoroughly impressed by the evenhanded approach of President Obama’s speech today in Egypt. He did not shy away from any of the uncomfortable topics including human rights and violent extremism. If you have an hour, take a listen…

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Metropolis: Art Reflecting NYC

Please Save The Date: Friday June 5th @ The Skinny
174 Orchard /between Houston in Stanton,
Smack Dabb in the middle of the Lower East Side.
Music By Todd Jones.
6-11pm


Last Year's Event was such a success, we have done it again!

The Magical Run Continues

06.05.09 Chelsea-Barcelona // INIESTA \\ 1-1 !! PL - The best home videos are here

The only other city that I love equally to New York would have to be Barcelona, Spain. Since I have been frequenting Barcelona, I have become a huge fan of the city’s Soccer/futbol team. Last year, I was ecstatic when they acquired my favorite player, the Frenchman, Thierry Henry. This year they are playing like the best team in the world. Yesterday however, the English club, Chelsea was dominating the Champion’s League match for 90 minutes and I was resigned to the fact that Barca’s run for the Champions League title was coming to an end. But in the 93’rd minute (soccer matches last 90 min. However the referee may add time due to penalties or injury time-outs) as I reached to turn off the game, a miracle occurred! Barca's Iniesta scored a goal with just seconds to play allowing the Spanish club to move on to the championship match against Manchester United! I couldn’t believe it!!! If only I could have been with my friends in Barcelona last night!!!

“Causality”, (cause and effect) as a concept, seems to be something that a lot of people have a hard time comprehending with regards to history. Take for instance the reaction of some Americans last week to the President’s trip to the Summit of the Americas. Some thought that by sitting there for 50 minutes as Nicaraguan president, Daniel Ortega laid out his “history of Latin-America” in which he criticized the “Imperialistic” US, President Obama made himself seem weak. I think those people have a very selfish, if not limited, world view. This approach is not a healthy in dealing with the 21st century globe which is more interconnected that at anytime in history. The notion that the US is above reproach, tends to keep with the same arrogant attitudes that we have seen in the past that has left us with a diminished reputation. People like Ortega with their anti-American rhetoric don’t genuinely hate us for our freedom. They want to prosper along with us but they want us to be fair and to own up to some of the US’ more despicable acts in the past. It is true that the US backed the Contra rebels who fought against the democratically elected government in which Ortega sat. It is also true that the US supported Batista, the brutal Cuban dictator who was overthrown by Fidel Castro. It is also true that our corporations have exploited their citizens on many occasions. (http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/47/043.html) So, it is understandable that Latin America may still be harboring some ill feelings.
In order to move forward in South and Central America, we must convince the hemisphere that we will be partners and will not impose our will. We can put away old arguments. However, we first have to come to terms with them. Ignoring the past like some conservatives want to do even with our racial past, is not the way to move on.