Open Letter to Reverend Alfred Charles Sharpton

Dear Reverend Al Sharpton,

While I respect you for your sacrifice and what I believe to be a genuine concern for the progression of black people, I am somewhat stumped by your decision and/or allowance to have a 'sanctified' fraud appear weekly on your show, Keeping it Real Radio Show.

My disappointment in you is similar to the feelings I initially had when I learned that Earvin Magic Johnson was/is a spokesperson for two financial exploitation businesses: Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. and Rent-A-Center. But, in this case Reverend Sharpton, I am of the unwanted belief that you are participating in a religious scam that adds to the emotional defeatism of black people worldwide.

I was driving from work one afternoon. I typically listen to nothing but talk radio – and I am an avid listener of your show. While listening on this particular afternoon I heard a charismatic man, by the title of Bishop, tell a caller who had only given his name, "I am getting the feeling that you are experiencing some tough times. Think about moving to North Carolina. Your opportunity is there." And he concluded, as I learned with every call, "This is the Word of the Lord."

Reverend, you have a dedicated black audience that respects you. Adores you. Appreciates you. Just by you allowing this self-described Bishop to conduct this crap on your show is deplorable - and extremely insulting to black people.

When one can call your show, say hello - and then an "anointed" Bishop 'runs down' (guess) the present details of one's life and then give 'Godly' prophetic advice is completely misguided and it removes that very important aspect: Personal Relationship with God. Replacing it with a call-in radio relationship with a boot leg Bishop.

I sure you have been to Bishop Jordan's website.

"Get your prophecy here: http://www.bishopjordan.com/prophecy.htm.

As a Master Prophet, I can truly decree a thing and see it established---just like the prophets of the Scriptures." –Bishop Jordan

How can you, a minister of your intelligence, condone the above? This man claims to be a Master of Prophecy....

As much misdirection, deceit, and hoodwinking black people have faced, it saddens me that Al Sharpton, a man of your stature would dwell in the disgusting swamp of religious trickery.

I called into your show on this day. Was placed on hold. Was later told after waiting on hold for 22 minutes that if I decide to hold on I would be holding for an additional 40 minutes. The call screener said, "We have more than 10 lines in the mix now. It is like this every time Bishop is on the show."

My disappointment deepen. I hung-up. Decided not to 'hold-on' any longer...unlike those desperate men/women waiting and holding on for a Word from a crook.

Reverend Sharpton, with this scheme, you are no different than the African men who sold innocent Africans into slavery...for me to write that was painful...I have always respected you and your no bull approach. I am not sure where I stand any longer. That is even more painful because you are one of the last black men to 'stand'.

I guess standing comes with a price these days...

Sincerely,

Muata Nowe

The Colors of Hypocrisy: White, Pink, and Yella

All this fuss about the building of a mosque and Islamic community center next to Ground Zero in New York City.

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/18/2010-08-18_63_oppose_ground_zero_mosque_27_support_construction_according_to_new_siena_poll.html 

I guess, as a descendent of black slaves, I should be upset by the naming of a few buildings/monuments...

http://www.solarnavigator.net/images/FBI_J_Edgar_Hoover_Building_sign.jpg

Did not this racist use his power to "eliminate" (his word) the Black Panther Party - and didn't he refer to Martin Luther King, Jr. as monkey? A building was erected in his HONOR.

http://whitemaleoppressor.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/carolina.jpg 

Isn't there a Confederate Flag on a pole at the top of the State Capitol building in South Carolina? It is there to HONOR The Confederacy...you know that racist body that wanted slaves to remain slaves.

http://tonycoxhome.com/Stonewall-Jackson.jpg

Stonewall Jackson the Confederate General that regularly prefaced God prior to fighting to keep God's people in slavery has a statue of his likeness in Lexington, VA. It was built to HONOR him.

I can continue to list buildings and other national landmarks (parks) that HONOR racist and racist agendas/intentions. And people, mostly white people, are upset over a structure that will be used to HONOR a religious faith? Yeah, 'it is going up next to Ground Zero.' So damn what!

I drive pass that flag in South Carolina. I have seen that statue of Stonewall. I have to see the name Hoover on a sign in the District of Columbia.

I guess I should be all torn-up. I would definitely rather be torn-up than a hypocrite. White America is showing its colors, pink and yella!

Muata Nowe

Black AMERICANS Don't Care...

The position of the corpse looks familiar...?

The earthquake hit Haiti HARD. The recent rains/flood in Pakistan has hit HARD. In both occurrences thousands of people perished – and are still dying from the ramifications of Mother Nature's fury. (Some people actually believe God had His hand in the causing of both disasters. I can believe this misguided thinking because the bible is a written recording of God killing people, try the Old Testament. Yeah, God is a murderer.)

From the tragedy in Haiti, Wyclef Jean, a Haitian and not some bleeding-heart sympathizer has stepped-up to try his attempt at leadership, running for president of Haiti. (I do appreciate those white people spending months in Haiti helping to lift up the people. Thanks, Sean Penn.)

Leadership: Leaving me to question AGAIN: Are leaders made or born? Mr. Jean will soon be another example in the experiment, Leadership. President Obama is proving to be a MADE leader. If he were a born leader, he would not go from one position of rebellion to a position of DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO GET RE-ELECTED...to cover his ass! (Read up on the flip-flop of President of Obama on the mosque in NYC)

I remember the days after the natural events e.g. Haiti and Pakistan - which God, Himself, could not prevent. People all across this nation were sending $10-$15 text messages. Donating to the Haiti Relief Fund. People, black Americans in particular, were displaying the love that they have for the Haitian people. Question: Why were/are black Americans suddenly concerned? Haiti has been in need for decades. Where have you been, black man/woman? Then the flood of Pakistan helped validate my worst belief:

Black people in America will only respond to pleas to provide aid when people who look just like them are affected. Same skin color.

I support my belief with the following questions:

Where is the black church outcry (not that there was much of a CRY from the black church when the earthquake ravaged Haiti)? Who is speaking on behalf of American blacks for the people of Pakistan? What is the plan of action to organize a Walk/Run for Pakistan? When will there be a benefit concert?

Some nonchalant blacks are more than likely thinking, 'Why should I, a black person, send money to help Pakistanis? They don't like me.'

For those of you European, Asian, African, West Indian, and other nationalities/ethnic groups reading, black Americans, some not all – but TOO MANY – are that damn shallow - and believe it or not that harden. And yes, for you monitors of my rhetoric, I include myself among the 'some'. I have just recently been able to fully embrace poor white people from America. At one time in my life, I would not allow myself to sympathize for America's poor white "trash". So, there you go!

Back to this: 'Why should I, a black person, send money to help Pakistanis? They don't like me.'

Really...That's the position we are going to take? Typical for clueless black Americans – logical and understanding for some intellectually in-tune blacks from America...considering our history on US soil. With that truth, in some ways we are NO different from the white oppressor...

Muata Nowe

Fantasia: Another American Nightmare

Look at that pic. She was surrounded by relics of the past. Simple stuff. When life was good...

http://blogs.babble.com/famecrawler/2010/08/09/fantasia-barrino-cheating-with-antwaun-cook-a-married-man/

Fantasia Barrino is a product of her environment. Like everyone on the face of this earth! Not an excuse for cheating with a married man: http://www.sandrarose.com/images9/fantasia-cheat500.jpg. Not an excuse for blowing her money. Not an excuse for tarnishing her name!

Cheating is a two way affair. It is not just the man’s indecent discretion. Like so many women have expressed all over the World Wide Web that it is. Absolutely disgusting that these females take this pathetic justification for doing what men do without remorse - and with cowardice intentions…much like how ‘da boys’ are expected to cover for the cheater: “He the one married.” Did Alicia Keyes hear me?

When we cheat in a ‘divinely sanctioned’ marriage, we cheat the Higher Power that we claim to believe in, we cheat the kids that may be involved, and we cheat the dedicated husband or wife that has been faithful.

‘Damn it, Fantasia – YOU cheated with Mr. Cook. Separation does not absolve you of sleeping with a married man. DIVORCE does!’

She became…what? A product of her environment. Somewhere in her rearing/life she gained the distorted belief that it is okay to participate in an affair.

Much like America, in the general, she has become what this country is, a cheap product. For sale as is: susceptible to costly repairs and always BROKEN.

Down hill from here:

http://eurthisnthat.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/fantasia_in_bikini.jpg

And here:

http://www.gadgetsonthego.net/pics/fantasia.jpg

Her broken environment is the land of The American Dream, not Farmington Apartments. She came from nothing (and there is nothing wrong with that). She dreamed of becoming a star by utilizing her ‘God-given’ voice and talent. She sacrificed to become a success. She worked hard for the American Dream. She made it!

On her Way Up with Innocence:

http://www.sound-savvy.com/wp-content/uploads/fantasia_b.jpg

Close to the end (now) Fantasia has become the sad epitome of the American Dream. Even in her rendition of America’s Song of Pride, she exemplified her love for what America provided, The Dream: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTXIVGJfmZ4.

So, I am not surprised. Not at all. Disappointed – but not distraught. Disappointed that she became what America shyts daily.

Unfortunate that Ms. Barrino did not look ahead. She about to be broke. I wonder if the family that she is so foolishly dedicated to will be to her left or right when foreclosure comes a knocking? Who will be there? I will tell you.

America will be here for her again - with an opportunity for her to dream and become the fruit of her dreams…but we can count on America to be there smiling arrogantly (with the 'I told you so’ look) with a choice: American Dream or YOUR Dream.

I love, Tashia! I do! I really do. I was in her corner for the longest time. Love her voice. Love the spirit and energy she formerly gave to the world. Then I got a smell of her Made in America diarrhea. She bought into it…but what did I expect from her being that she has NO ONE guiding her. America does not give us a book of instruction. Instruction evidently does not come from her immediate family...either (bunch of leeches).

And, before I step off this commentary - someone please tell me why God has to be referenced when we f*ck up?

“Fantasia's faith in God, herself and family remain as strong as ever."

God has NOTHING to do with our train wrecks – and I am convinced God SLOWLY answers when we have hit rock bottom…Why? Because God definitely knocks on our door EVERYDAY in our imaginations – and we do what: IGNORE. Diss Him.

Well, thought I was finish.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/celebritology/2010/08/fantasia_barrino_hospitalized.html

An addition to the American Dream…the final act of desperation: SUICIDE.

-Muata Nowe

The Day in Black

I entered a building the other day that typically systematically attracts black men (was not a court house). I enthusiastically said, "Hello" to everyone seated in the waiting area.

There were two beaten down looking black men, one mad looking black woman (so typical), and one southern Georgia looking white woman. She may have had Peach snuff in her mouth. http://www.bnbtobacco.com/imggrab.aspx?pub=y&ID=400030. I had to go get that for Grandma Frankie once a month.

All had that puzzled expression, 'Why is this sweat covered black man so happy and why is he greeting us like he knows us?' The brothas spoke. I knew that they would. The black female with huge biceps and an afro did not acknowledge my presence. She pretended to be engrossed in a make-shift self help book, http://bibleplanner.com/images/bible_for_sale.jpg.

The 65-70 year old white lady (in a non-battery powered wheel chair) said, "There's another one. You look like a ball player. Big and tall. So big. You play ball."

Since she was white, elderly, and displaying trailer park intelligence I did not curse her out. Actually, a profane tongue lashing directed at a pale-face woman will get you locked-up down here in the bible belt. Furthermore, any wanted and/or unwanted activity displayed towards a white female can get a brotha lynched down here in the illusionary Mecca, Atlanta – which is similar to Mississippi without sophistication.

Remember Emmett Till?

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The Day in Black continued

Was on a cardio power walk later in the day. Noticed an inter-racial couple approaching me. As we got closer, I noticed that the former meth-head looking woman was beginning to look terrified. Her body was becoming stiff. Her steps got shorter. And, she was about to squeeze her high-yella companion’s arm off. No lie! I saw fingernail marks in the young man's frail biceps. When we finally got shoulder to shoulder I wanted to say, 'BOO'. I did not because she was very pregnant. Every bit of eight months. That 'BOO' may have broken her water – and I would have had to help deliver the mongrel baby.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr-vqKH56w8&feature=related

The Day in Black outside of the United States

When I traveled to non-black countries around the world as a Peace Corps staffer kids, men, and women randomly ran up to me. Followed me in villages like I was a good luck charm. They peeked in my window at night. Waited outside my door for me to get up at 5:00AM (and these American pre-teens and teens sleep until noon during the summer). They rubbed my skin wanting it to come off. They asked, “Are you Michael Jordan? Do you know Michael Jackson?” Men had me posing with them for pictures. Men even trusted my black self with holding their babies. As late as 2005, in one former USSR controlled country there is a huge picture of me above a family's soap opera programmed television holding a baby. Similar to this picture – but not gender exact:

http://postpostracial.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/white_capped_nurse1.jpg


Being a Black Man has been quite a ride. I am going to get me a white chick to take the final ride with me:

http://www.thedisplacedafrican.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/interracial-couple.jpg

The Day in Black

Muata sharing.

http://exposingchristianitywithtruth.blogspot.com/

14th Amendment in Question...

http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data/constitution/amendment14/

I am sitting here laughing at all the responses I have read related to this new Republican initiative. I am surprised that the Republicans – THE REPUBLICANS – are tossing this around. These are the same men who have for years rebuked any talk of changing the constitution. They have presented what they believe to be legitimate arguments against ‘messing’ with the constitution for decades.

RANDOM THOUGHT:

Question: Are black people considered ‘whole humans’ in the constitution? What are we ¼ human? Has a change been made to that?

Okay…These men are hypocrites. Their forefathers interjected the 14th Amendment so that THEIR family members could come to the land of the Native Americans – and flourish. They have used the 14th to their benefit for years – but now the off-springs of slave masters want to a change to be made. Why?

Let’s be honest and CLEAR if these people coming to the United States - then popping out babies just so that their off-springs can receive citizenship were mostly WHITE there would not be an issue. I hope the white people reading will at least consider that…PLEASE.

For the record, I have strong opinions about illegal immigration. They have been forged without emotion. They have been established without the minutia that does not matter.

One thing about most black people. We do respect the representation of the law. Just don’t like it! With that I believe something should be done about people BREAKING the law. Not sure what exactly – but I do like the steps taken when Haitian illegals are captured: The Forces that Be send their black asses back! So, why not do this across the board? For everyone?

I saw the lady (above picture) – and thought: ‘she is more than likely here illegally.’ Then I thought about the child in her arms and the little one by her side AND the life in her belly…My conclusion: I really do not like that people get here illegally and then they go and have kid after kid. Just does not sit well with me. Complex. And, believe me I perfectly understand the other side of this issue…I am black. I know what it feels like to be not wanted. To want a better life. I have seen the struggle within the boarders of the US and overseas. Getting here is a strong pull. A desire created off a Promise. Too bad the Promise becomes a Nightmare for so many.

http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/valleyfever/ice%20bust.jpg

Muata sharing his complex thoughts.

The Pimp Pimping a Dollar - Creflo Dollar is that PIMP

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JM3BWAmlXis&feature=player_embedded

I shared this clip (above) in an email conversation yesterday. I woke-up 3 days later (this Sunday) thinking about Dollar, and I got pissed off. Why?
I know countless people. Good people! Who have done everything to give their part to the church because the bible commands them to. They are Believers in the Word. Not Believers for the sake of getting into HEAVEN (if there is such a place). Some of these Believers have gone without to adhere to "God's Word". They did it because they BELIEVE! They trust in that Word, not some spineless passa. But, this pimp for a Dollar goes and makes this declaration. He is a disgrace. A disgrace to my ancestors who Believed in the POWER of God - and not some jelly-back passa.

As a result of my disdain for this FOOL for a PREACHER, I am sent/shared this clip with well over 1000 people/email addresses, with my Facebook Family, and now with you the World Wide Web.

I have one request - much like the request we receive when we get an email that says,
'Please forward if you love Jesus'.

My plea:

PLEASE FORWARD TO YOUR EMAIL CONTACTS if you value TRUTH! Just cut and paste my blog address – and share. Re-post. Do whatever to share a message from a man who is not asking you for a damn dime. From a man whose singular agenda is to spread legitimate Truth. Not falsehood. Step away from your some-timey faith - and do what Jesus really wanted: STAND FOR TRUTH not ridiculous bible scripture!

Let's expose this idiot - Creflo Dollar - for what he is: a CROOK! That pimps black people all over the world! If you too Christian to do this: You too religiously punk to stand up for those who genuinely Believe! That's your grandparents, your parents, your aunts and uncles!

That Pimp's Home:
http://daddysplace2.com/__oneclick_uploads/2009/07/creflo2.jpg 
That Pimp's buddy in his EXPENSIVE car:

http://www.playahata.com/images/celebpics/bishop_eddie_long3.jpg 

I am done being nice with these Blood Suckers! No more Mr. Nice Guy.

F*ck Creflo and Eddie! And, Joel, Jamal, and TD!

Muata Nowe DEPLORING CREFLO DOLLAR!

Black Forgiveness is Always at Work

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/38340217#38340217

Once again, a black person exercised forgiveness. Once again, a black person said, "I am not going to do what they did to me, my family, and my people.

That "they" is white people.

Shirley Sherrod did the right thing in spite of racism’s brutality. A brutality so many black Americans have faced and continue to face daily. And, as we are trained to do by black pastor, we have forgiven our white racist oppressor.

Slaves were known to pray for slave master in the face of African cultural destruction. I don’t find that to be surprising at all considering the nature of most African people - humble, forgiving, loving, caring, and loyal.

Black people have been committed counterparts to making the America Experiment work. We have worked tirelessly to be acknowledged as human. Our ancestors died for us to not only have the right to vote – but to sit at the counter with some white people who hated/hate us because of our dark skin color. Imagine that…so many white people despise the color of our skin on our bodies – but yet they are waiting in line at the tanning salons and burning themselves on American beaches to look like us…?

Shirley and all blacks from all over the world should hate white men. We really should. Think about what the white man has done and caused all around the world. The strife. The pain that comes with them trying to be God’s Ultimate Creation. So, when the small part of Mrs. Sherrod’s speech that has been taken out of context was constantly played last night and this morning, I was feeling her. It is a similar feeling I get from time to time when I see a white man begging for money at the LaVista Road exit. That feeling:

‘I am not going to give him a damn dime. He has had one thing that I have lacked my entire life, skin privilege – and he did not make it past begging for pennies and nickels?’

Something always steps in my conscious – and summons me to reconsider. To be compassionate. To be what God expects of me…despite what the White World has reeked: Havoc.

Black people have countless issues. Some of our own making and many as a result of orchestrated Havoc.

One thing we cannot be when you look at the root of racism, Powerful. Racism requires power.

We, black people, do not have any power because we continue to forgive you, Mr. White Man, day after day.

I am not even sure if I want that Power…

Written by Brian E. Payne. Inspired by a true American, Shirley Sherrod.

Wasted Time

I don’t have a problem with people exercising their Freedom of Speech right. There is not too much someone can say that will offend me or hurt my feelings. I rarely get upset when I see an image that many would find offensive. I just don’t. I don’t care what people think unless it is directed to me by someone I know. Someone I consider an associate and/or friend. Even then it depends on what is lodged at/against me. If a white friend calls me a nigger, it will sting a little. If a black friend refers to me as Satan, it will bother me for a day or two. Actually, the Satan insult that typically comes from a sanctified brotha or sista hurts more. Both occurrences can be handled with grace and dignity. Crying about it or becoming forcefully agitated (fight) is a waste of time.

Why black people continue to waste time, I am not sure.

The NAACP is wasting valuable time passing a resolution of condemnation against the Tea Party Movement. Well, that part of the Tea Party Movement that refers to President Obama as a Black Hilter, that refers to black people as monkeys, that fringe part that continues to embarrass those well-meaning men and women who want to exercise their Freedom of Speech via protest.

http://www.naacp.org/news/entry/slideshow-tea-party-signs/

Protest is what literally established the NAACP. Men and women decided to stand up against what they believed to be governmental wrongs e.g. segregation, non-voting rights, whole scale discrimination, and racist activity. Protest is/was the basis of the NAACP’s agenda. When someone is/was wronged the NAACP comes/came a running!

On several occasions the NAACP should have stayed in their comfortable offices - and there have been NUMEROUS occasions when I believed that they should have came out blazing. Like when a black child is shot by a black gang banger while sleeping in her bed. Like when a local church is trying their best with limited resources to address obesity within the black community. Like when black parents appear to care less about their children’s educational development. Like when black kids become so socially and morally out of touch that they appear to be entitlement zombies.

Think about what NAACP stands for, The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. http://www.naacp.org/content/main. The word ADVANCEMENT stands out to me. You?

We can advance in protest against crime that still to this day destroys our future, the black child. We can advance in protest against how fat we are becoming. Just morbidly fat and drastically out of shape. We can advance in protest against the rising high school dropout rate among black teenagers. We can advance in protest against our children living such carefree and ancestral unaccountable lives that they have no idea who Booker T. Washington is - and when our children tell us, ‘I am going to wear my pants and sneakers like this because it is the style.’

There is so much we can be doing besides sitting around a board room table passing a meaningless resolution or burying the N-word.

Does the average black person care that President Obama is being portrayed as a gorilla on a placard? Yes, the average black person does care. I find that to be so off-base. So out of touch with what is really important. So shallow. So limited. So ridiculous considering we (black people) rarely get this upset when we are the cause of our demise.

Read/heard all this before? Rhetorical minutia?

If yes, that in itself is the problem. We continue to miss the message. The message that will free us. Our freedom could have been purchased then controlled by us if we would have addressed this:

http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2009-05-30-29verg_600.jpg

without whining to the system that planted the seeds of self hatred. Black people still begging their oppressor to respect them when in fact they refuse to honor themselves.

Written by Brian E. Payne

Roland Martin:

http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/07/16/martin.tea.party.civil.rights/index.html

The Dangers of Chasing Ass

*Stop wondering if that's an ass BPayne knows*

I had no interest in her. None whatsoever. My interest was driven by how her backside made my penis tingle! How her behind mysteriously called my name, Brian Eugene Payne. Called me like I was addicted to an illegal substance. Like I was chasing a crack high

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQEnzrRyo3c!

I could not stop looking. I was mesmerized by the shape. Aroused by the defining contours. It was literally PERFECT. No imperfections. None!

I am certain hundreds, maybe thousands of black men, would agree with me. White men still denying the donkey booty http://songsinthekeyoflife.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/hottentot_venus.jpg? Agree that the butt was phat. However, I am not sure if these brothas would have been so engrossed in their lustful desires to touch it – really touch it – that they would almost cause a major accident.

White men gotta love this. They have to: http://img.youtube.com/vi/NUNEkmRD9mo/0.jpg. Well, that one is a bit much! But, I like it!

Yeah…I am that guy who could have had to tell the police, ‘Officer, I rear ended the old lady because I was paying attention to a juicy rear end.’ I would have never told him, ‘The accident could have been prevented if I was not staring at God’s second best creation: a black female’s ass.

http://ronald60428.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/buffie-the-body.jpg

Black men have been known to allow an ass to ruin them. Literally, destroy their lives. White men too - but Me nah talking bout white men taday. It is not her brain. It is not her beauty, if she is beautiful. In many cases she is butt ugly! It has nothing to do with her. It is her ass. The ass is like a ‘being’ separate from the female’s persona. The ass is a detachable personality.

One maybe thinking that I am exaggerating. I am not. It all starts with that tingle. The initial arousal. When that happens it is decision time: ‘Shall I chase that ass or not?’ History has proven that the chase ends up being the selection. Common sense loses.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuyS9M8T03A

I was well on my way to ‘losing’ on that day of the near rear end. My eyes followed and followed. I could not stop looking. I tried too. My brain, real brain, intelligently encouraged me to focus on the road. The gladiator brain won the battle.

The only ‘thing’ that saved me was the close call, the wreck. I never thought I would thank God’s son (in imagination only – Jesus may have been conceived after Joseph saw that ass – Mary’s ass) for almost getting into an accident.

http://www.odt.co.nz/files/story/2010/03/the_repeatedly_vandalised_billboard_outside_st_mat_1359782054.jpeg

Thank you, Jesus!

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Do these guys actually believe God is paying attention to their ‘Thank you’ gestures?

Written by Brian E. Payne. Inspired by that strong pull to get to that ass. It is a phenomenal urge – but with wisdom and erectile dysfunction it goes away.

One last word now that I have moved on to ED: You guys need to stop taking those C and V pills! What ya gonna do when u don't have one? Say, 'Sorry. I must be tired to tonight.' Men are idiots!

African American culture...Is there such a thing?

While at a conference in New York (NYC has always been too fast and funky for Da Country Boy):

Thinking. Listening. Thinking more than listening. Lord knows I want to NOT think as much. My brain always at work is not necessarily a good thing. But, the sites and scenes of NYC are more than enough to invade and pollute my cerebellum.

Thought:

As I think about ethnic groups, I cannot think of what African Americans are 'known for'. Something outside of entertainment? For example, Asians are known for math/science intelligence. Jews are known for using their money to build financial empires.

Help me think of some 'known for's' for African Americans. 'Known for's' that benefit African Americans collectively.

What is 'a part of African Americans' that help us build community (real community), and not contribute to some system that can care less about our existence. What I mean by the previous sentence: we are always in the position of contributing to some other groups elatedness via entertainment - and we continue to make some other group wealthy.

Further, is there a such thing as African American culture? If it is, what does it entail?

Let's see if we can discuss this without using slavery as justification for our overall 'positioning' throughout the United States. If ya want I can list several groups from around the world that faced moments (decades) of cultural exploitation and 'stripping'. *I am trying my best not to lean on slavery as a reason...that is a goal of mine.

In what areas non entertainment related do we stand out?

"One of my most saddest moments was when I discovered the Friday Fish Fry was not an African American cultural tradition. It is a Catholic tradition!" -Brian E. Payne

What makes the United States deserving of immunity?

I met a white guy the other day at a career center. He is unemployed - and on a frantic search for employment. He is no different from a lot of people. So I did not think much of his looks of desperation.

Some say that the “unemployment market is bouncing back”. That’s good news for me considering I will be ‘hitting the pavement’ again soon. Don’t be alarmed. Just know that grant money should not be an agency’s primary source to serve The People. That soft money quickly dries up, and eventually the government funders are on to the next caring organization that has it hand out begging for ‘Obama Dollars’.

The white guy did not ask me for money. Actually, he wanted me to listen. So I invited him into my place of solitude at work, my office. I began to listen to him reluctantly. After about three sentences I shutdown. I was silenced with a tad bit of anger by, “I never expected that I would end-up like this. Unemployed. With no evidence of employment coming my way. I did everything right. I am not supposed to be in here with these people. I am trained and educated. This is not for a person like me.”

After I asked him, “Who are these people exactly?” he got up and left. That was best for him.

His statement is so typical of an overly arrogant white male who has been affected by His country’s in progress coming home to roost collapse. “This is not for a person LIKE me.” Really? I saw fire! His disposition is classic of the United States government - and it 'fits' right into what I have been thinking and believing since I was old enough to knock down the self serving fortress, American Arrogance.

These ‘patriotic white men’ cannot understand why The Union is in turmoil. But, I know exactly why! And, as a result of that one reason, the incidents (below) are listed and serve as reminders and provide support for my rationale that the United States is undergoing all this deserving retribution because of her inability to be truthfully accountable and unselfishly humble.

God (according to that ancient book slave masters used to enslave the mind, the bible) with his commanding and vindictive powers showed the Pharaohs what price had to be paid for the bull headed, arrogant, and egotistical male misdeeds and disobedience e.g. natural disasters and calamity as a result of man disobedience.

With that in mind this country is in for it. Too bad those who have no connection to the grand scale corruption and parting from Godly ways will perish with the biblical Roman-like Empire too…unless God decides to ‘favor’ a select few like the He did with the Hebrews. (This is the Old Testament/Exodus sharing, not Muata).

The sad unfortunate is that the United States government and culture has created a monstrous entitlement attitude and pacifying environment that’s reflective of that white man’s thought process: ‘This should not have happened to me.’ I ask, Why not?

Evidence of No Humility

Attack on Peal Harbor
Hurricane Katrina
September 11, 2001
2010 Gulf Coast Oil Spill
Bay of Pigs Wiping
Vietnam War Lost
Oklahoma City Federal Building Bombing

All seven are the consequences of an oppressive arrogance - and an inability to bow down.

Can't even patch up a hole...oil spill. But, disgustingly filled with narcissistic arrogance.

I will not connect the dots for hypocritical AMERICA anymore. I just ask that AMERICANS take some time to reflect on my mind at work and not my rhetoric - then ask yourself:

What makes the United States deserving of immunity?

My Experience at the iPad Giveaway

The only reason I went was because I wanted to win an iPad. Not that I would use it. My company laptop works just fine.

When one is need of cash, not credit, there are choices one has at his/her disposal. The obvious choice is to work for it. Like a stripper does. Like an illegal immigrant does. What I wanted to do on this day was increase my chances to be a non-working winner. I wanted to hear my name called like I was ‘important’. I wanted to be envied! I was not interested in winning a trip to Las Vegas. Never been there! The iPad I am certain would have garnered me an immediate sale. I am confident a ‘wanting to look cool individual’ (like I must look when pecking on my laptop at social functions) would have jumped on my deal.

I did not win…I never win anything. Should have known better!

Three names were called. The first guy by the name of Justin did not answer. He missed the 10 second countdown too. Justin…was a winner – but he blew it by leaving the Happy Hour, a rarity in Atlanta believe it or not – Happy Hour.

Kenya’s name was called. She missed the 10 second countdown too – but there is an interesting twist.
So, keep reading.

A young lady headed to the prize table…well, everyone in attendance thought she was going in that direction. After a few elated people applauded the young lady she said, “No, no, I am not Kenya. I am going to the bathroom.”

Kenya’s name was called again: KENYA! And, once more: KENYA!

Remember, the young lady who said she was not Kenya? Turns out she knows Kenya (her bar stool was next to Kenya). She ran back to Kenya and asked/said, “Girl, you did not hear your name called? You won the iPad!” Kenya immediately ran over to the prize table with a glass of dark brown beer in hand (gotta love those ladies who drink Guinness) screaming, “I am Kenya! I won!” Kenya was told nicely, “We called your name 3 times and then we had a 10 second countdown. You never appeared so we pulled another name, and this young lady, Madison, has won the iPad.”

Kenya said with sista attitude and disappointment, “I did not hear my name. My girlfriend just told me that I won.”

I have shared this story with a few female friends, one African American, one Caucasian, and one Asian American. Their initial sentiment: ‘Kenya’s friend is not a friend.’

The Hatin’ is relentless:

http://bossip.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/gossip.jpg

The Hatin’ begins early:

http://www.blackyouthproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/n2910962_31615922_57411-335x232.jpg

My Response:

I can’t believe (really can’t believe) that Kenya’s friend pretended to be going to the bathroom just to confirm if Kenya’s name was the one called. After it was confirmed that Kenya’s name was called, she then went back over to Kenya, her ‘friend’, to report to Kenya she had won knowing it was too late for Kenya to retrieve the iPad.

My Questions:

Kenya’s friend is that conniving and hate-filled that she would allow her ‘friend’ to miss out on winning a prize? She actually knew Kenya won – but did not tell her until it was too late?

What I Should Have Done:

I wanted to approach Kenya, and tell her that her friend is not a friend. I did not. Perhaps, I should have.

The Reality:

People know the company they keep. Some just refuse to eliminate the bad company.

Brian E. Payne sharing.

Helen Thomas is 98% RIGHT

Helen Thomas is 98% RIGHT!

Palestine is "occupied” land. Stolen then occupied! Israel will tell you that they seized the land after a war. War…? How about a fight that a bully started – and knew that he could easily win.

Israel should leave the land and "go home". Israel claims that they are protecting themselves. Really? Another Jew-lie! They are actually allowing people to go without basic necessities that most people in the West take for granted.

An 89 year old woman still fighting the good fight despite all these Jew sympathizers! All the while, another United States presidential administration ignores the cries of the people who are the real natives of the land. President Obama is among that list know…Opps! The possessed Obama lovers are going to get me!

Israel continues to have a strangle hold on the United States government. Another reason this government is despised around the world.

Me nah lik dis place!

I am imagining…what if blacks in America were revered like the Jews??? They deserve the reverence considering the brutality forced upon them since day one of the Atlantic slave trade.

Thanks, Helen -and SO LONG. You went out with a BANG:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#37561924

Brian E. Payne sharing.

Disappointment Defeated

This was definitely a 'feel good story' despite what was lost regarding sport's history. I was so elated by the pitcher's sportsmanship and by the umpire's humility. Even in a time of obvious mistake, something good was present. Something defeated disappointment. It was understanding that stood strong. Isn't this what we want: To be understood when we make a mistake?

A teachable moment...
http://www.mefeedia.com/news/31459912

Decision Making with the Klan in Mind

Comprehension has disappointingly proven to be a difficult task when it comes to understanding the way the human mind works. One would think that if you live long enough that discretion, common sense, and wisdom would progress with human beings. That the growth would mirror the dreadful element that all of us have to contend with: Aging to Die.

I will be 40 in a few weeks. In my lengthy moments of serious contemplation I must proudly disclose that I am a little wiser than I was last year at this time. That is a good thing considering for several years I can transparently disclose that I have allowed lessons to go unlearned time after time. Thankfully, we have opportunities (too many in some cases) to reflect. Time to reevaluate. Moments to reassess and hopefully re-center. Meditation works!

Teacher in Trouble After Students Don Klan Robes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOLrA3gR6eU

Catherine Ariemma had to know her decision to permit the wearing of Klu Klux Klan attire by two students would be insensitive. She had too! Okay, she has admitted that she made the mistake of allowing the two white boys to walk down a school hallway to shoot a historical video was in poor judgment. I will give her that, and I actually ‘receive’ her apology along these lines. What I cannot accept is her decision making to include such a vivid representation. That decision was just asininely stupid. No matter what history lesson she was trying to convey it does not justify her outlandish decision.

How would Jewish students respond to a makeshift construct of gas chambers that are used to inform other students about the Holocaust? I would imagine Ms. Ariemma and her superiors would receive the same response if a teacher of German decent got on the school’s intercom system and declared, ‘The Holocaust never happened. That part of history is a fairytale.’

What would be the fallout if during Black History Month…wait - are hyper-sensitive blacks, calling it African American History Month these days? – an African American history teacher had a black male student to dress as Nat Turner and behave as Nat Turner in a play to commemorate his historical footprint? Nat was no joke! http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part3/3p1518.html.

Both examples would display ridiculous decision making.

As we discuss this matter ad nauseam I hope we are comprehending the practical meaning we should gain from Ariemma’s dumb decision: Think before acting. Think before doing something that may hurt already mutilated feelings.

In this case, Her-Story lesson or not, the Klan should be discussed without attention grabbing theatrics. If not, what will be next? A public school produced play (get that? – taxpayers pay Catherine’s salary) to teach students the affects of slavery? Actually, that might be a good idea. But, I am not sure if I would be able to stomach how white America’s ancestors threw Africans over board slave ships when the Africans got sea sick, how Africans were sold like cattle on the shores of the Americas, how African women were raped by slave owners, how if a African got pregnant she was taking the chance of the fetus being cut out her womb, how African men were castrated all in effort to humiliate, how African children were forced to pick cotton instead of learning their 123’s and ABC’s, how well over one million Africans were lynched on the Land of the Free… http://markwadestone.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/lynching-1889.jpg

The realistic account described above is still wreaking havoc all across the hypocritical United States, the exploited Caribbean, and brutally imperialized Africa.

Someone tell the pearl wearing teacher that please. Someone please tell her that most Americans know that race has to be discussed openly in America. So happens, she does not need to tell black Americans that fact. She should perhaps mention it at her lily white social club meeting or at her church that probably would be in an uproar if a black man walked through the church doors with a Cindy this Sunday.

White Americans need the history lesson…blacks live the history every single day in this hell-bound white country! With that, let’s keep in mind that America is going to hell because of those in charge…President Obama is not in charge, Black People! Stop dreaming. Wake the hell up!

By the way, someone please share with me the obvious:

Why is there so much disrespect directed at not only President Obama – but the Office of the Presidency?

http://gantdaily.com/2010/05/26/obama-handles-heckler-for-second-time/

Written by Brian E. Payne.

The Protector's of American Image are Exposed

As Americans we are/were taught to believe that America can overcome just about anything. In many ways the United States has been triumphing. Even, I a harmless vehemently disliker of these United States, will acknowledge that. I will also add that many of these "ways" have been purposely misleading acts of accomplishment. As a child I and most American children were led to believe (brainwashed) that America could do anything. Hell, this country sent a man to the moon! We challenged the Big Bear of Europe, Russia!

I will ease up here with the exclamations - and ask: WHY IN THE HELL CAN'T AMERICA and AMERICAN men/women stop that damn oil from fuming in the Gulf of Mexico?

In all our accomplishment, I have been reminded over the past month that America is like a boastful incompetent (typical of a bully).

Again, we can send a man to the moon, but cannot stop environmental death and the driving force of American capitalism (oil) from uncontrollably spitting one mile from the water's surface!

We, Americans, have been hoodwinked by The Protectors of American Image. Wait...I will call my Western Civilization teachers what they are/were: Liars!

This country is a bowl of smelly false competence! Once YOU (American) realize that, you will begin to move beyond arrogant isolationism!

Written by Brian E. Payne.

My Love Affair is Over

Nothing or anyone has captured and maintained my elusive attention like her. She was consistent. Always interesting. Stimulating. Intriguing. Mind boggling. On countless occasions she left me with that glaze of confused expression. That umm/eyes rolling in my head look. I just could not get enough. Our intimate encounters were so passionate. Tingling. She always made me euphorically orgasmic. After experiencing her, it was a guaranteed good sleep. One and done!

When she sporadically changed up our meeting times I willingly complied. That was surprising to me considering I am a man who likes a strict obsessive compulsive routine.

She, at times, got me in trouble with my main woman - but I did not care. No feelings of guilt! She was well worth the arguments and threats of break-up. I loved her. I cherished our time. She helped me grow.

Twenty years of 'relationship'. TWENTY...Sometimes openly. Sometimes in secret. Twenty years of love, and not one argument. Not one bad word. I yearned for her because of our compatibility. That randomly singular – but more significant quality than love that many couples do not possess.

All good things must come to end. The chapter is over. The book is complete. My love thang is departing. Her time with me is up. We are done.

She will be missed. Yeah, I will see her here and there – but nothing is like the anticipation of seeing her anew.

How I will miss the hard-on she helped generate. So pulsating. So intense.

Law and Order's last and final season episode airs next week.

Loving Law and Order. There is and will never be anything like her…One would not believe the love making and jump-offs I passed-up to be with Law and Order.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS9oNBJEtNU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OlCVNn9ZeY&feature=related  

Brian E. Payne sharing.

Black/White Fascination

Someone asked me the other day, "Why is it all about black and white with you?" She asked as if I make her uncomfortable or as if she is seriously wondering why I am grossly fascinated with race. I am! Race and Religion dominate several open areas of my brain. Race maybe consuming you if the picture made you think...and think. Or if it intrigued you...or irritated you...

The Shadow’s next installment:

http://theshadowseries.blogspot.com/2010/05/difference.html

*BTW, that is not me pictured in the photo. Would not mine if it was though!

It is amazing to me the level of pervasive negative sentiment that has suddenly arisen and that has become nationalized and owned by the American political landscape. This landscape consists of conservatives, Republicans, and right-winged Americans. Mostly white people. The Tea Partiers and alike.

For the first time in my history as a ‘de facto’ American, Generation X-ers are experiencing the doom and gloom apocalypse rhetoric. The world is ending because of…

Prior to the 1970’s (my infant/juvenile decade), America’s most divisive time that my historical education and memory can fathom was the 60’s. Like the sixties, some overwhelmingly believed that the United States was going to hell in a hand basket while others of The Culture of Change boldly initiated the efforts of sacrifice with hope and dreams. Many believe that this violently explosive moment in time was well worth it. The German Sheppard attacks were proudly welcomed to solidify righteous defiance to injustice.

Now that real Americans, descendents of the Pilgrims, are experiencing financial hardship and mass unemployment, that aforementioned sentiment is unabashedly lurking - and in some ways on the verge of lynching America.

In my analysis of where America is headed, my question has been one of Constant Contemplation: Why has America Suddenly Become Hell Bound? Not completely hell bound in the minds of those who have bought into the most recent and necessary Change Mantra. No. These people have been sold with passionate conviction. Convinced Change is abound. And, several of the purchasers of the Change have believed for years that America’s chickens are roosting. So, the hint of Change is a welcoming concept. But, one can’t help but believe with caution considering the United States has proven time and time again that she is xenophobic.

My interest is with those men and women who have conveniently ‘reconsidered’ their optimism. Optimism that has drastically moved to pessimism simply because the Change Agent is mulatto. Yes, there have been numerous writers and commentators who have connected this thought and behavior to the most recent Black History, a true African American man elected president. However, those of us who are tuning-in may need to question the vehement disagreement and jaded thinking about the future of America. If not, the Doom and Gloom thought process may just infiltrate the thinking of those hoping for Change. Psychologically that can be an easy process. Negativity, not reality, seeks and breeds the weak-minded. And, from my ongoing perspective of those who own Change are cognitively manipulated with ease. Similarly to the Jewish men and women who were against the extermination of Jesus – but somehow became sideline supporters of Pontius Pilate’s indictment of the Messiah.

It is my hope democrats and liberals will not fold. Cave in as a result of the overbearing Weekly Standard chatter. It is my hope that the Change Acceptors will not sleep at the wheel. If they do, the Empire (America) will hold true to what it has always been:

Right without Righteousness

Written by Brian E. Payne.

Sunday Morning Contemplation

Topic: Does Brian E. Payne believe in God?

"The Christian Believer's business should be if they are adhering to what their jealous and vindictive Christian God has asked of them."

Don't be terrified...click on the link.

http://sundaymorningcontemplation.blogspot.com/