Politically In(correct)

This will be one of the VERY FEW times that you will read anything political from me.  I don't believe in politics and prefer that it stays with the theives, liars, and hypocrites (you know, politicians). 

I have listened for the past few months as people go back and forth about what President Obama has not done for the country.  People are saying that he has not created enough jobs for the American people, that they are unsure of how the new health law affects them (or that it's stopping the elderly from receiving medicare), and that the middle class will suffer more of a recession with Obama in office and that is a reason to vote for Romney. 

I have NEVER seen a president that fulfilled ALL of his campaign promises until now.  I think that some of his goals are a little lofty but the fact that he accomplished everything he said he would do, give him more creditability to me.

Not to be cruel, but Romney can create jobs in America now (no matter who the President is), by stopping his company from outsourcing jobs that Americans can have.  Anyone who can not currently afford health insurance should be so grateful for this health care plan, and by the way, the amount that you are taxed, is minimal if you say tou can not afford insurance.  But the fact that insurance is becoming universal will make it more affordable for everyone. 

Finally, this is the one that irks me the most is the way they talk about the middle class.  The reason for the recession was not Obama, he came in as the American public was in the recession.  Getting out of trouble has ALWAYS taken longer than it has taken to get into trouble.  Plus he's fixing someone else's mistake and first, he had to figure out what he did to mess up the economy in order to find out what he has to do to fix the mess up.  Then he has to make sure that he has all the tools do do it with and one of the tools required is a supportive American public.

Fashion Since...?

I read an article on the web about a French Elle magazine blog that has me more than a little ruffled.  The article is about French Elle's blogger, Nathalie Dolivo, blog on the 'black fashion renaissance'.  She says that the First couple has inspired black people to get style sense.  It stated that before Michelle and Barack Obama inspired black Americans to become chic we had something that could be defined as 'streetwear codes'.  What the hell is streetwear?  When you go on the street I would hope you had something to wear.  But you know what streetwear is... the stereotypical saggy jeans, big bamboo earrings and general 'I don't give a sh*t what you think of me' clothing.  I don't know about you but I have never let my pants hang purposely below my ass nor do I own a pair of bamboo earrings.  To make it worse, she then goes on to say the the First lady, Mrs. Michelle Obama has 'helped blacks adopt a white code' of dress and that her wardrope is reminiscent of 'Jackie O. in a jazzy way'.  What is a 'jazzy way'? you may ask.  Jazzy is described by Ms. Dolivo to include shells, African robes, and other ethnic articles ie. bamboo earrings.  I must have missed a few of Mrs. Obama's appearances because I've never seen this 'jazzy way'.

I'm disappointed with Ms. Dolivo and her interpretation on black fashion over the years, but I'm mad as hell at our young black people for even putting that impression out there.  I went past a high school as the kids were getting out and I caught a glimpse of the bamboo earrings, baggy jeans wear.  I have never know a person to get a job dressed that way and they never will if they do not evolve.  But I have seen pictures of my younger styles.  We all wish we can burn some of those pictures like we did the clothes. 

My point is as a child we think as a child and are forever changing and reinventing ourselves, our mindsets, and yes... our fashion sense.  I can honestly say that most African American ADULTS have long evolved from the baggy jeans and bamboo earrings to the belt around the waist and diamond studs without adopting 'black geoisie'.  For those who are probably trying to Google this phrase to figure out what this is... Ms. Dolivo coined this phrase to describe the blacks who have adopted 'white codes' while maintaining their blackness.  (Fist in the air.  REALLY?)  So please all future journalist, be aware of what you are writing and what stereotypes you may be embracing because the wrong thing said can give you so much pain later.

Thank you Mommy for teaching me that my first impression may be the last one I get so be sure of the impression I want to give before I open the door.