La Bruja: Another amazing feminist!

I first saw La Bruja on Def Poetry a few years ago. Since then, I've been a fan! She's an amazing poet, feminist, activist, and musician. Enjoy the video!

Two songs that make me proud to be a woman! haha!

I just love Little Jackie! The lead singer Imani is amazing!



Who doesn't love Pink?! Plus, she's not a fan of Sarah Palin...so she gets kudos! : )

The debates and something lighter...

Simply put, Barack OWNED the debates!! He was amazing tonight!

But I thought I would mention a feminist issue now just to mix things up. I've been meaning to write about this for a while but I just got this blog so please don't be annoyed haha!

Jordin Sparks, purity rings, and the VMAs....

Well, I'm a fan of Jordin Sparks, but she and other celebs wearing purity rings must NOT assume that everyone who doesn't wear those fake pieces of jewelry is a slut! C'mon, Jordin! I know she's young, and feminist theory is probably something she's never been introduced to....but someone needs to tell her that her idea of being celebate and "pure" for her future husband (who probably won't be "pure") is just one of the many ways the patriarchy perpetuates the idea that women are meant to be wives and unsexual beings. I know she included men in her statement too by saying they didn't want to be sluts either, but let's face it: most of the pressure to be chaste is put on women. I realize some people might not see the sexism in this situation because the Jonas Brothers have rings too. WELL, DUH! Of course they have purity rings! And why's that??? Because they work for a little corporation called Disney that basically owns you and tells you how to live once you sign a contract with them. I understand that the VMAs host was annoying, but someone should have taken Jordin aside after the show and said "Umm...you just called about 50% of young American women around your age sluts." Not everyone is Christian, not everyone wants to be "pure", and...some people just like sex! So, in conclusion, I think Jordin has alot of growing to do. Not because of her celebacy but because she doesn't realize that sex is not a synonym for promiscuity.

I knew someone would eventually realize the Alaskan hockey mom's stupidity! AWESOME!!

Apparently, Kathleen Parker, a well-known conservative columnist, thinks that Palin is "out of her league." FINALLY!! I've been waiting forever for someone to actually give an accurate opinion of Palin! Palin is no friend of women, she's no trailblazing force of nature....she's just an IDIOT!

Enough from me, check out Parker's opinion: http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/palin-should-step-down-conservative-commentator-says/


But after that interview with Katie Couric, can you blame anyone for doubting Palin's ability to be VP?! If you didn't see it, I have it for you:


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Sarah, please just go back to Alaska. We're actually starting to feel bad for you!

Let the battle begin!!

Apparently the debates are on again! I guess McCain realized his presence really wasn't going to speed up any agreement after all! Tough cookies, Johnny Boy!

I am so excited about watching this debate. Jeffrey Toobin, a CNN political analyst, said today on CNN'S Situation Room that this debate is like "the Super Bowl for nerds." LOL! I agree...and me and Mr. Toobin are proud to carry our nerd membership cards! : )

Campbell Brown ROCKS!!!

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I couldn't agree more!

But I just want the McCain campaign to let Palin have a real news conference so I can see what else she doesn't know haha! And maybe it would be humorous! She would probably start talking about her kids, her snow-mobile riding husband, or hunting...and it doesn't get much better than that! LMAO!

FOX news says minorities should be blamed for the financial crisis

Wow! Black people are to blame? REALLY????? FOX news is probably the most ridiculous media source today. They should just put "We hate gays, minorities, and poor people!" in their commercials. I bet Cavuto and other assholes at FOX probably haven't even stopped to think about the fact that maybe there is a deeper issue at hand here. For instance, maybe these Wall Street pimps seek out POOR minorities (because Cavuto, not all of us are poor like you and your cronies would think) to give loans to because they want to make sure that they can keep getting their large annual bonuses while still managing to isolate wealth from the masses? HMM....that sounds more believable to me. After seeing this video, I now have a better understanding of why FOX has to keep saying they are "fair and balanced": they have to say that because maybe one day they will start believing it themselves! Either way, I think they are full of shit!

These republicans never stop trying to fix elections...

You know, if I had alot of money I would be writing the Obama campaign a fat check RIGHT NOW!!! why?? well read this:


TODAY'S DEMOCRACY NOW!:

* Lost Homes, Lost Votes: Are Republicans Trying to Block Foreclosed Homeowners
from Voting in Michigan? *

The Democratic National Committee and the Obama campaign have filed a federal
lawsuit to block a controversial voter suppression tactic in Michigan. The
Michigan Messenger reported this week that the chairman of the Republican Party
in Macomb County is planning to use a list of foreclosed homes to block people
from voting in the upcoming election as part of a Republican effort to challenge
some voters on Election Day.

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http://www.democracynow.org/2008/9/18/lost_homes_lost_votes_are_republicans


I am so tired of these freaking republicans trying to fix elections! Where the hell is the democracy in that? You would think that since they consider themselves the "true americans" they would leave the voting process alone and let the people speak for the people! ugh! And frankly, I'm tired of republicans questioning how much of a patriot I am just because i'm not voting for McCain since he was a POW and a maverick! That was Vietnam and he was alot more agile then...right now, he wants to put my country in about 2 different wars when we are already in a HORRIBLE state at the moment! And I can't see how he can truly say he loves america when he is putting us at risk!! The man is too old to be president! TOO OLD! And have you noticed that it seems like when his poll numbers slip they put that duct-tape looking bandage on the side of his face to make you think he's being treated for cancer again?! Then two days later his face will look completely fine!! I'm just so tired of their games and anyone that isnt...well, i have no words because you're an American and you know your right to vote is valuable, but if you want to support a party that doesnt care about that then hey! by all means continue

Sarah Palin is a JOKE!!!!

Being the Obama fanatic that i am, I have been following the election coverage very closely. However, I'm starting to think that Sarah Palin is probably the most dangerous person to put in the White House after these past shitty 8 years of the Bush administration. C'mon, people! She is a member of a church that believes you can "Pray the Gay Away." Kinda like the concept behind the camp in the movie "But I'm a Cheerleader!"....That is soooooo ridiculous! And she's anti-choice, inexperienced, believes that the war in Iraq is God's will....wow! OH! and let's not forget that HORRIBLE interview she had with Charlie Gibson! SHE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT THE BUSH DOCTRINE REFERS TO!! And she wants to be Vice President?? In any other situation, I would probably laugh at her and maybe pity her. BUT she wants to have the second most powerful position in our country so the humor is a little short these days.
Simply put, this woman being VP scares the shit out of me!





Palin, just go back to Alaska and shoot another moose! Leave politics to the REAL women!