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Wednesday, September 2, 2009
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
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.
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.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
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
Thursday, July 9, 2009
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)
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
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...
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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Thursday, June 11, 2009
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
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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Friday, June 5, 2009
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
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
Thursday, June 4, 2009
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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Monday, May 18, 2009
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!
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!
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