‘Politics’ Archives
Illinois Democrat Lieutenant Governor Whites Only Need »
By Charles S. Mombo The slot for Lieutenant Governor of the State of Illinois became available after Pat Quinn, the former lieutenant governor succeeded Governor Rod Blagojevich who was impeachment and removal from office. It should be noted that while the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois are technically "running [...]
The Lord Loveth a Cheerful Nobel Laureate »
The White House is reporting that Nobel Laureate Barack Obama has received his $1.4 million Nobel Peace Prize. President Obama has kept his word by vowing to donate the prize money to charity after he unexpectedly won the prestigious prize last year. On Thursday, he named 10 charitable organizations to share the entire prize with. According to [...]
Dan Rather Racist Obama Watermelon Slur »
While appearing on the Chris Matthews show, and speaking on the issue of President Obama's inability to get health care passed, Former CBS News anchor Dan Rather said “ Obama couldn’t sell watermelons if you gave him the state troopers to flag down the traffic.” [...]
Indicted Illinois Governor Blagojevich Speaks on »
According to The Daily Northwestern newspaper, former Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich will speak at the university at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2. The event is titled “Ethics in Politics: An evening with Former Governor Rod Blagojevich.” The event is sponsored by College Democrats of Northwestern University. The former Illinois [...]
Crook County Chicago Illinois? »
By Charles S. Mombo One of Cook County's most not-too-famous son, Al Capone, was onces quoted as saying, "A crook is a crook, and there's something healthy about his frankness in the matter. But any guy who pretends he is enforcing the law and steals on his authority is a swell snake. The worst type of these punks is the big [...]
Is Sarah Palin a Hypocrite? »
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syvBW6WVZEM During a recent Tea Party speech, Sarah Palin criticized President Barack Obama recent use of a teleprompter. In this Youtube video, she is seen using crib notes to answer simple questions. Do you think she is a hypocrite for accusing the president of using teleprompter why she writes cheap [...]
New Orleans, Chocolate City, Elects Landrieu, a White »
New Orleans' former Mayor Ray Nagin's eight tumultuous years of leading the Chocolate City, a predominantly African-American city has come to an end. From ever indication, the residents citywide seem eager to move on without him. New Orleans woke up this morning to a new mayor. Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Mitchell Joseph [...]
Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon to Resign After Alford »
By: Tolbert Yarkpawolo A screen shot from Baltimore's WBAL-TV showing Mayor Sheila Dixon as she fights back tears during her resignation announcement. "It was with deep regret and sadness that I'm resigning as mayor," Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon said as she read her letter of resignation today. She also added, [...]
An Interview With Illinois U.S. Senatorial Candidate »
By Charles S. Mombo Since 1870, the United States Senate have had ONLY 6 African-American Senators. Two out of the six were Republicans elected during the Reconstruction era and four out of the six were elected in modern era. The last three African Americans or Blacks to serve in the U.S Senate were from Illinois. The six African Americans [...]
Sen. Graham Sees Blacks Among South Carolina Problems »
By Tolbert Yarkpawolo When Lindsey Graham replaced retired Senator Strom Thurmond as Senator of South Carolina in 2002, it appears that Graham inherited more than Thurmond's political slot. Senator Thurmond was considered by some as a racist bigot and one of the most detestable politicians that the United States has ever produced. [...]
DHS Illegally Spied on Farrakhan and Nation of Islam »
WASHINGTON — Homeland security officials improperly gathered intelligence on the Nation of Islam, a black Muslim group, but government rules were "unintentionally and inadvertently violated" and only publicly available information was collected, according to documents made public Wednesday. Internal correspondence shows the 2007 [...]
Do You Care if Mrs. Obama Doesn’t Support Black »
By Charles S. Mombo For millions of American women, Jacqueline Kennedy was the fashion standard by which every woman including African Americans on the public stage was judged. She was the closest thing that Americans could compare to royalty. A fashion icon, Jackie Kennedy created a look that many would like to introduce into their own sense of [...]
Ex-congressman William J. Jefferson Gets 13 Years »
To say it’s a sad day for us at Chocolate City is an understatement. We have always held the ex-congressman in very high esteem and regarded him as a true champion in the struggle in improving the lives of the people of Louisiana. We pray that the day will come (more...)
Rep. Cao Ignores Republican Groupthink »
Rep. Anh "Joseph" Quang Cao of Louisiana appears to be an independent thinker and does not subscribe to the Republican Party Groupthink mindset. (more...)
Chicago Disses Its Black Founder – Jean Baptiste »
Unless you have had a Chicago connection, there is a strong possibility that you have not heard the name Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable. Way before the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, Millennium Park, Sears Tower (or whatever they call it these days), Du Sable was one of the first non-Indian settler, and one of the first [...]
Republican Party Joins the Taliban in Condemning »
Joining the Taliban, the African American Chairman of the Republican Party, Michael Steele, immediately issued a statement Friday saying, "The real question Americans are asking is, What has President Obama actually accomplished?" (more...)
Nobel Peace Laureate Barack Obama »
Less than nine months into his presidency, President Barack Obama makes history again. On Friday he was unanimously awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Laureate. (more...)
President Obama: Kanye West is a Jackass »
President Barack Obama’s candid and off the record conversation with CNBC's reporter John Harwood was tweet by an ABC reporter who overheard the conversation between the president and Harwood and did not realize it was considered off the record. (more...)
What Would Dr. King Do Regarding Sibling Fight Over »
Whenever I hear the name Dr. Martin King Jr., I immediately form a mental image of a man of peace, reconciliation, cessation, armistice, conciliation, concord, accord, amity, friendship, love, treaty, truce, unanimity, union, and unity. On the other hand, whenever his name is mentioned in conjunction with his children, I immediately form a [...]
Rep. Joe Wilson – Clownish Discourteous and »
Representative Joe Wilson, the 5th term Republican Senator from the 2nd District of South Carolina made a fool of himself tonight by shouting "You lie!" during President Obama's address to the Congress and the nation. (more...)
Mr. President, Will You Please Indoctrinate My Kids »
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9vEDDX17QQ&feature=fvw As President Barack Obama prepares to engage our PreK through 12th graders on September 8 from the Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia, (more...)
Republican Party – Great White Hope Only Need »
Lynn Jenkin, a Republican congresswoman from Kansas recently said that the Republican Party need a "great white hope who is white" to stop President Obama's policy agenda. (more...)
Town Hall Meeting – Barney Frank Style »
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYlZiWK2Iy8Barney Frank (D), the US Representative from the Fourth Congressional District of Massachusetts, held a two-hour town hall meeting Tuesday night in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. (more...)
Michelle Obama and the short shorts debate »
BIG DEAL! So what if she chooses to wears shorts or bare those firm and beautiful arms? While disembarking from Air Force One after vacationing at the Grand Canyon, Mrs. Obama was seen wearing shorts. As far as I was concern, that seems normal with those beautiful legs, especially during a warm summer day. (more...)
President Obama Approves $2B For Cash For Clunkers »
Source: WeBuyJunk Today, President Barack Obama signed a bill that added more money into the the Cash for Clunkers program. Late Thursday evening, in a rush to finish business before their August recess. The Senate voted 60-37 to approve an additional $2 billion for the program. The House had already voted to extend the program last Friday. The [...]
Judge Sonia Sotomayor Confirmed to Supreme Court »
Judge Sonia Sotomayor, 55 year-old, was confirmed today to the Supreme Court. Justice Sotomayor replaces Justice David Souter. (more...)
Birthers still have issue with President Obama’s »
Recent comments from the likes of CNN's Lou Dobbs when he reported that, “Hawaii officials had destroyed Obama's original 1961 birth certificate,” without citing a source seems to be adding more fuel to the fire of the birthers' claim that the 44th U.S. President is not a citizen of the United States of America. (more...)
President Obama invites Gates and Crowley for beer »
Had I known President Barack Obama personally, I would have call him yesterday and suggested that he invite Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Sgt. James Crowley to the White House to discuss the arrest issue that appears to be a potential derailment from his health plan agenda. (more...)
Obama – I will get shot if I try to break into »
President Barack Obama said “if I were to break into the White House, I will get shot.” The president was responding to a question by Sun-Times Washington Bureau Chief Lynn Sweet, when she asked what he thought about the recent arrest of Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.? (more...)
Legally smoke 10 grams of marijuana in Chicago and pay »
Cook County Board members passed a proposal that decriminalizes the possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana. If approved, officers will have the discretion to write a ticket of $200 or issue misdemeanor charge. (more...)
As Obama visit, are African incapable of ruling »
The United States of America's first African unhyphenated American president, Barack Obama arrived in Ghana, West Africa yesterday. This will be President Obama's first official trip to sub-Saharan Africa since becoming president of the Untied States. He is expected to spend two days in Ghana with his wife, Michelle and children. Obama's [...]
Rep. King says Michael Jackson was a pervert and child »
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RmneMDZlWQAs his family, friends and fans from all around the world mourn the loss of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, Peter T. King, a Representative from New York lashed out against the coverage of the late Jackson and his tiredness of seeing Jackson "treated like the hero of civilization." [...]
Chicago Ain’t That A Bitch »
Ain't That A Bitch is taken from the title song of John Guitar Watson's album. Johnny Guitar Watson's career went back to the early 50's in Houston. He was born February 3, 1935 in Houston, Texas and died May 17, 1996 in Yokohama, Japan. His outstanding musical talents are comparable to those of Jimmy Hendrix, Eric Clapton and B.B. King. He was a [...]
Iran news blackout – a weapon of suppressors? »
What are your views regarding the media blackout or censorship imposed by the government of Iran against new agencies. What are your views about the election results? Do you think the Obama's factor played a part in the demonstration? Are you in Iran and do you care to provide any update?
Apology accepted, where’s my damn 40 Acres and a »
The United States Senate approved a fiercely worded resolution couple of days ago that attempts to formally apologize for the "fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery" of the African-American people. It's strange that their unanimous resolution came only after America elected it's first African American [...]
Shoo, Fly, Don’t Bother President Obama »
Please have pity on me for having nothing better to do than to post a blog about the President of the United States killing a fly. The fact is, I could not resist sharing this blog with those that have not heard the story. I must confess that my attitude towards killing a fly is completely opposite of PETA's (People for the Ethical Treatment of [...]
Tennessee GOP Staffer depicts President Obama as a »
Sherri Goforth, a staffer in the office of Tennessee Grand Old Party (GOP) state senator Diane Black emailed a picture of the American presidents. The problem is the slot representing the 44th president, President Obama, was replaced by the head of a Golliwog. The Golliwog (originally spelled Golliwogg) is the least known of the major anti-Black [...]
Does Israel really really really want peace? »
In his speech on Sunday at the Bar Elan University, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel could accept a peace agreement with a "demilitarized Palestinian state" as its neighbor among other things: unequivocal Palestinian recognition of Israel as the Jewish national state with Jerusalem as its capital, and full [...]
Judge Sotomayor – Qualified and Desiring Supreme »
Tuesday, May 26, 2009, will be recorded as a great day in the history of the United States of America. As was expected, President Barack Obama exercised his constitutional rights and obligations by announcing federal appellate Judge Sonia Sotomayor, 54 year-old, as his nominee to replace retiring Justice David Souter on the Supreme Court. [...]
Is abortion the issue or hidden racism »
Since its founding in 1842 by Holy Cross priest Father Edward F. Sorin, the University of Notre Dame have held several commencements starting from 1845. On June 5, 1960, President Dwight Eisenhower delivered the University’s first presidential Commencement speech. (more...)
La Marque Texas elects first Black female mayor »
On Saturday, the city of La Marque in Galveston County, Texas made history by electing the first African American woman as mayor in the entire Galveston County. Geraldine Sam, 57 year-old is a lifelong resident of La Marque and a first grade teacher at Simms Elementary School. (more...)
Wake Up, Detroit You have a Special Election! »
Our team arrived in Detroit today to cover the upcoming special election. We drove around the good, the bad and the ugly parts of the city trying to engage the locals about the upcoming special mayoral election which is scheduled for Tuesday, May, 5. Actually, most of the people we spoke with were not aware of the election, did not know the [...]
Archbishop Hughes, do you think Donna Brazile Cares? »
According to the Xavier University of Louisiana website, Donna Brazile, a Democratic political strategist, will be the keynote speaker during the university’s 82nd. annual commencement scheduled to be held on Saturday, May 9, at 10:00 a.m. in the Lakefront Arena. Xavier University is the nation's only Historically Black and [...]
Sen. Ensign a hypocrite, calls President Obama »
The Republican Senator of Nevada, John Ensign, criticized President Barack Obama by saying it was "irresponsible" for President Obama to have been seen "laughing and joking" with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez at the Summit of the Americas on Friday. Ensign added, "This is a person who is one of the most anti-American [...]
Bo, the First Dog, a Portuguese water dog »
It is no longer a “Top Secret”, a new occupant of the White House have been revealed. Bo, a six-month-old black and white Portuguese water dog is the Obama's pick for the honorary position of first dog. It is quoted that Bo was named by the Obama girls - Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7. They were promised a dog by their father, President [...]
Obama Can Do Without ASU Worthless Honorary Degree »
President Barack Obama, America's first African-American president, is scheduled to deliver the commencement address at Arizona State University (ASU) on May 13. It is customary that an honorary degree be awarded to the commencement speaker as Arizona State University have done in the past for individuals that are not as half educated or [...]
Republicans Criticize Black Caucus over Cuba Visit »
Reps. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, and Frank Wolf, R-Virginia, two White Republican congressmen criticized the Congressional Black Caucus delegation for ignoring Cuba's "myriad gross human rights abuses." Their complains is that the Black Caucus' recent visit to Cuba ignored the plight of political prisoners under the Castro regime. [...]
Office of Congressional Ethics investigates Rep. Jesse »
When the Federal grand jury investigated the alleged corruption in the Blagojevich administration, they did not report any wrong doing on the part of Illinois Democrat Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. Despite the fact that Federal authorities have already questioned Illinois Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. and other cooperating witnesses [...]
Resolution to undo U.S. racist crime against boxer »
On April 1, Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and Representative Peter King (R-NY) introduced a resolution to pardon John Arthur “Jack” Johnson, the first African American heavyweight boxing champion. Their legislation calls on President Obama to posthumously pardon the boxing legend, who was wronged with a racially motivated [...]
Who Loses if President Barack Obama Fails? »
“I wish President Barack Obama would fail,” is one of the dumbest, most unpatriotic, un-American, hateful, undermining, and a perceived selfish white male sense of entitlement statement that I have ever heard against a president of the United States of America. It would have been unthinkable for me to wish America’s only [...]
Sen. Gregg’s withdrawal smells ungraciously »
After begging the Obama's administration to considered him for the position of U.S. Commerce Secretary, the Republican Senator Judd Gregg of New Hampshire made an above-face by withdrawing his consideration. Following is Senator Gregg Statement on His Withdrawal for Consideration of Commerce Secretary I want to thank the President for [...]
Etta James – At last Beyonce gonna get her ass »
According to an audio posted on TMZ.com, legendary singer Etta James, 71-year-old, who is famous for the song “At Last,” told an audience in Canada last week, “You guys know your president, right?” “You know the one with big ears? Yeah, wait a minute. He ain’t my president.” She then went after [...]
Detroit’s Kwame Kilpartick released from prison »
At 12:35 a.m. Tuesday morning, Detroit's former mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, 38-year-old, strolled out of the Wayne County Jail. He said nothing to reporters as he was whisked into a Chevy Suburban. The former mayor spent 99 days in an isolated cell. "He's upbeat. He's not bitter. He has grown. ... He wants to get on with his life," [...]
Obama: Washington Needs Some Chicago Winter Toughness »
Speaking to the fact that most schools in the Washington area were shut down on Wednesday due to a little melting temperatures, rain, sleet and then overnight freezing temperature, President Obama said "My children's school was canceled today because of what, some ice?" Obama added "As my children pointed out, in Chicago, school [...]
Mrs. Obama criticized for non-Black Designer »
Amnau Eele, co-founder of the Black Artists Association (BAA), is taking Mrs. Obama to task because she did not have her inauguration outfits designed by African American designers. Amnau Eele, is a former runway model for Yves Saint Laurent, Giorgio Armani, and Bill Blass. Amnau Eele plans to "file a formal appeal" with Michelle [...]
The God of Bishop Gene Robinson »
Bishop Gene Robinson is the openly gay Episcopal bishop who helped advise President-elect Barack Obama on gay rights issues during his campaign. Robinson was recently asked by the Obama's team to deliver the invocation at a kickoff inaugural event on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, couple of days before the inauguration ceremony. Robinson had [...]
Congratulation Illinois Junior Sen. Roland Burris »
Common sense prevailed when the Democratic machine, including Senator Harry Reid and Senator Richard Durbin when they finally did the right thing by rightfully allowing Roland Burris to fill the Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. The fact is the Democratic party did not have a leg to stand on by trying to prevent Senator [...]
The 1st African American as President Means to Me… »
by Antoinette Brooks The 1st African American as President means to me the nation has had a rude awakening by finding out the African American determination can no longer be underestimated or discounted. For this is the day that ALL Americans can sing out-loud with true conviction, "My country, 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of [...]
Israel does not trust Secretary of State Rice »
FOX News is reporting that undisclosed sources reviled that Israel made several direct requests to President Bush requesting them access to fly through Iraqi airspace to attack the Iranian nuclear complex. They also requested bunker-busting bombs for use in its planned attack on the Iranian nuclear complex. During the course of the year 2008, [...]
The Roland Burris’ saga – ain’t that »
By: Charles Mombo Last Wednesday a meeting was scheduled at Roland Burris’ request with Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada and Majority Whip Richard Durbin of Illinois. After the hour long meeting on Capitol Hill, Reid and Durbin told reporters that they would consider Burris' appointment if: It is [...]
Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon indicted »
Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon was indicted Friday on 12 counts of corruption as part of a long-running investigation that saw a councilwoman indicted earlier this week. In the 28-page report, Dixon was indicted on 12 counts of corruption, including four counts of perjury, two counts of misconduct, three counts of theft and three counts of [...]
Obama’s new presidential Cadillac »
As thousands of people lined Pennsylvania Avenue on Jan. 20, waiting for the passing of Obama's motorcade during the inaugural parade, they will be surprised to see a new “Beast,” as the Secret Service refers to Obama's new presidential Cadillac. In keeping with recent tradition, the Secret Service will place a brand-new [...]
Jim Crow, Roland Burris and the 111th Congress »
By Charles Mombo With an uncomfortable resemblance of scenes from the Jim Crow era, the Illinois Senate appointee Roland Burris, who is an African American was escorted out of the Capitol in the rain after being turned away when he arrived for the swearing-in ceremonies of the 111th Congress. Legislation known as Jim Crow laws separated people [...]
Why is Harry Reid all up in Illinois’ Kool-Aid? »
By: Charles Mombo I have always wonder why Harry Mason Reid, the Senate Majority Leader and Senator from Nevada is all in Illinois' Kool-Aid and don't even know the flavor? Senator Reid has not hid his feelings about Illinois Governor Ron Blagojevich and the appoint of the Honorable Roland Burris to replace Barack Obama. Well, his [...]
Roland Burris a proven and honorable public servant »
By: Frank Scruggs Roland Burris has proven himself to be an honest and honorable public servant. He meets the Constitutional Requirements for the Senate and to deprive him the opportunity to serve is to deny the people of Illinois a complete voice in the Federal Government. While the Governor stands accused he is still innocent until proven [...]
Illinois Gov. Blagojevich – rights and »
There were signs and indications in Chicago for the past two weeks that the Illinois Gov. Blagojevich would appoint a senator to fill Obama's vacant senatorial seat despite the impeachment proceedings on its way in Springfield. It was also known that Blagojevich would not appoint anyone he allegedly mentioned on the undercover tape. Therefore, [...]
