"This is my opinion on why more white people don't speak out against racism and systemic white supremacy. While my tone is inflammatory, my intentions are to foster connection and understanding between people of all colors, and I encourage anyone who is inspired by this video to join me and others in the antiracism movement. Elijah Hamilton
I love and respect Mr. Hamilton's honesty and candor on the subject of racism and white supremacy that invades this country. The quote that stood out to me: "The race problem in this country is a white problem."
The election has been over for nearly two days, but I still feel gleeful on the outcome and the increased turned out. I also feel a certain amount of schadenfreude. With all the dark money spent in Super PACs and Sheldon Adelson's millions, the conservatives couldn't buy the elections and no one that Adelson supported won a seat. That's right. The guy who gave upward to $100 million (we don't know the full amount because some groups don't have disclose their donors) got 0 out of 9 candidates that he endorse elected.
Billionaire Adelson isn't too worry about any of the money he spent not yielding results. He's said it was simply:
“Paying bills,” Mr. Adelson said on Tuesday night when asked by a Norwegian reporter how he thought his donations had been spent. “That’s how you spend money. Either that or become a Jewish husband — you spend a lot of money.”
Oh yes it's ladies night And the feeling's right Oh yes it's ladies night Oh what a night - Ladies' Night by Kool & The Gang
Still coming down from the historic wins from Election 2012. I'm happy and grateful to the the people who had to endure long lines like in Ohio and Florida but stuck it out to vote to re-elect President Obama. I think it's great the U.S. Senate will have more women senators in history (20) with the wins by Elizabeth Warren, Tammy Baldwin (first openly gay senator), and Mazie Hirono (first Asian American senator). Also, I like that the people sent a message to the Tea Pary by voting out Allen West (R-FL). Michele Bachmann (R-MN) won by a tight margin but hopefully, she'll get the message that we're tired of her batshit crazy nonsense . As a nation, we are better off without people like Todd Akin and Richard Mourdock's serves to the country so their losses were a relief.
For now, we are two party nation basically (I do know there're more). The country needs ideas and leadership from both parties to get matters done. I really hope the Republicans rethink their policies and stop acting like it's the 50's. They talk about being a party of lesser government but make laws to limit women rights and vote against Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. If they keep this up, the 2014 midterm will be even worst for them.
I enjoyed the season two finale of Teen Wolf but I'm left with more questions than answers. I wasn't convinced that Scott came up with a legitimate plan by himself. Really? This is Scott we're talking about. I would believe it if Dr. Deacon came up with the plan and helped Scott execute it. Speaking of the good doctor, was his speech to Derek truthful or part of the plan to get him to the police station. Whose side is the Doc really on? I'm starting to think Derek is right not to trust anyone.
Poor Stiles! He gets the crap beat out of him by Grandpa Argent and has an emotional moment with Lydia that didn't go well. It also seems like Stiles wasn't part of the "Master Plan". The show didn't resolve my issue how Scott doesn't trust in Stiles even when Stiles has put his life on the line and has been a good friend. I really enjoyed Sassy!Peter. He was comic relief in the episode. Who knew someone other than Stiles can have that role? I like the new Peter if he's really there to support Derek because lord knows he needs family and a trusty sidekick.
Dun, dun, dunnn. There is a new all alpha wolf pack in town. WTF! How...What...Really? I'm not going to even try to understand or debate the logic of an all alpha pack. I'll wait until next season for the show to explain how that it's even possible. Besides, we don't know if Grandpa Argent is really dead. More werewolves, more problems.
Derek needs to focus on what's left of his pack, making alliances and recruiting. Making teenagers into werewolves haven't pane out and doesn't seem like a very good plan but the show is called "Teen Wolf". I hope Derek gets his pack back together. What about Jackson? Is he an alpha? I don't think so. Maybe he's a super hybrid beta. In the end, I want Jackson to join up with Derek's pack because that pack needs to fill the vacant spots after Boyd and Erica departure. And with this new threat, it will be good to have a strong werewolf on your side. Also, I want Lydia to join Jackson. With her brain power, she will be an asset to a pack.
Let's talk about my girl. I like how the show hasn't made Lydia fall all head over heals in love with Stiles just because he's a nice guy and obviously like her. It's not realistic and I'm tired of the love triangle on every teen show. I want to know what sort of powers Lydia has to be immune to the werewolf bite. And what's her connection to Peter?
Allison...what can I say...I'm happy that she realized the relationship with Scott needed to end. I don't really forgive her for going bat shit crazy on Boyd and Erica. I wonder why it was so easy for her to turn to Gerald instead of her father. I hopefully she gets her act together and comes out stronger.
It’s true, we are a lot alike… “spinning on blackness. All wanting to be seen, touched, heard, paid attention to.” In your opening few lines, you simultaneously established your humanity, a burden far too often asked of same sex lovers, and acknowledged that in this age of hyper self- awareness, amplified in no small part by the social media medium in which you made your announcement, we are desperate to share. You shared one of the most intimate things that ever happened to you – falling in love with someone who wasn’t brave enough to love you back. Your relieving yourself of your “secret” is as much about wanting to honestly connect as it is about exhibition. We are all made better by your decision to share publicly.
So funny! This video has been everywhere in the last few days. I can relate to the video and can't believe some find it "racist" (they really need to stop throwing that word around). All you have to do is look at the comments on youtube and know we still have a long way to go.
