JANET CANCELS EVEN MORE SHOWS: Tour now set to resume tomorrow (Oct. 15) in Washington D.C.
*Her undisclosed illness apparently still in effect, Janet Jackson has postponed more shows on her Rock Witchu tour, the latest being Monday's scheduled concert in Verona, NY.
Her camp claims the tour will resume tomorrow night (Oct. 15) in Washington D.C., however, her scheduled Thursday (Oct. 16) gig at New York's Madison Square Garden has been moved to Nov. 1.
Jackson was originally scheduled to hit the road again Saturday night in Uncasville, CT after an illness on Sept. 29 in Montreal caused her to be briefly hospitalized. The Grammy winner was forced to postpone subsequent shows in Philadelphia, Boston, Greensboro, N.C., Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
She also canceled her original scheduled return on Saturday night in Uncasville, CT.
The remaining tour dates are:
Washington, DC Verizon Center (October 15) East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center (17) Atlanta, GA Philips Arena (19) Houston, TX Toyota Center (21) Dallas, TX American Airlines Center (22) Kansas City, MO Sprint Center (24) Tulsa, OK BOK Center (26) Auburn Hills, MI The Palace of Auburn Hills (28) New York, NY Madison Square Garden (November 1)
LONDON MAN SHOT WITH AIR PISTOL OVER OBAMA SHIRT: White man fires three times after hurling racist comments.
*A Nigerian man was shot three times with an air pistol on a London street yesterday for wearing a t-shirt bearing the image of U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.
Dube Egwuatu, 36, was at a cell phone store when the alleged gunman, a white man with a shaved head, confronted him and glared at the shirt, reports the Daily Mail newspaper. The man then began shouting racist slurs at Egwuatu, including "I f***ing hate n*****s," and urged him to step outside.
The alleged attacker eventually left the shop but was waiting for Egwuatu outside with "a threatening-looking dog and holding a gun behind his back," the paper reported.
Egwuatu, a married former street warden, zipped up his jacket to cover Obama's face and started walking to his car. The suspect followed Egwuatu and pulled his gun as he was opening the car door.
After pleading with the man to leave him alone, Egwuatu started his car. That's when, according to the Daily Mail, the attacker fired three times, hitting Egwuatu in the face, hand and shoulder. Egwuatu sped away in his car and called for help. He was taken to the hospital and later sent to have a piece of metal removed from his jaw.
Egwuatu told the Daily Mail: "He was telling me that he was going to kill me.
I couldn't believe it was happening - and just because I was wearing an Obama T-shirt. He was trying to make me walk somewhere quieter, saying: 'I've got something for you,' and 'I'm going to kill you.'"
He added: "Obama inspires me, his educational track record alone is quite unbelievable - that is why I was wearing the T-shirt. I did not think for one minute it could stir up such powerful feelings of hatred and I never said a word to him."
The Daily Mail reports: "To the untrained eye, ball-bearing guns like the one used in the attack look every bit like a real firearm. The potentially lethal weapons are often converted by criminals to fire real bullets, and can be bought easily in high-street shops and on Web sites.
As of press time, no arrests have bee named. Detectives described the attacker as white, in his mid-30s, around 6ft tall with short ginger hair, wearing a grey camouflage jacket and combat trousers. He had a white and tan dog with him. Anyone with information can call police on 020 8284 8760, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
EAZY E'S SON HELPS BANGERS REGISTER TO VOTE: Rapper joined journalist Jasmyne Cannick to sign up Crips and Bloods.
*The son of late rapper Eric "Eazy E" Wright and a number of celebrities helped get out the vote in Compton over the weekend by joining voter registration campaign "My Hood Votes," founded by journalist Jasmyne Cannick.
According to Allhiphop.com, the campaign registered gang-bangers from the Crips and Bloods, as well as non-traditional potential voters throughout the city.
“My Hood Votes is us representing us. It's us going out and talking to each other the way that only we can about the importance of having some involvement in the political process,” Lil Eazy E told AllHipHop.com, adding that Nov. 4 will be his first time voting in an election. “My pops loved Compton. I love Compton. This was the perfect opportunity to get it crackin' in my hometown with my family and take it into the streets.”
Cannick said her decision to launch "My Hood Votes" came out of frustration with both presidential candidates and their running mates.
“Over the course of the presidential and vice-presidential candidate’s debates, it’s become crystal clear that both Democrats and Republicans are focused on one segment of the American population, the middle class," Cannick said. "Hence, the absence of any mention of the word poverty, even though it is a way of life for more than 37 million people in this country. So while the candidates continue to be focused on the wealthy and middle class, in L.A., I've been focused on the hood.”
The campaign received support from 93.5 The Beat FM as well as entertainers and community activists that included comedian/Radio Free 102.3 KJLH radio personality Guy Black, actress Terra Menyone from The Shield, The Foxx Hole w/Jamie Foxx co-host Felicia "The Poetess" Morris, Nation of Islam Minister and activist Tony Muhammad.
For details on the My Hood Votes campaign, visit http://www.MyHoodVotes.com.
LUDACRIS CAUGHT IN LITERARY CLUB MIXUP: Rapper unwittingly tries to enter secret society at Yale and was denied.
*The New York Post is reporting that Chris "Ludacris" Bridges was denied entry into one of 12 secret societies at Yale University after mistaking it for a literary club.
The rapper-actor reportedly contacted heads of the exclusive organization, Manuscript, in an attempt to join the group.
Luda's rep allegedly made a call "under the mistaken idea that Manuscript is a literary society," insisting the artist would be "honored" to become a member under his real name.
But the Atlanta native was denied - because members can only be elected with the consent of the current alumni. The source adds: "The club said absolutely not. It's just not done."
EMINEM TO HOST PARTY FOR HIS BOOK RELEASE: Event to take place Oct. 21 in NYC.
*Rapper Eminem is scheduled to throw a release party for his upcoming book "The Way I Am" on Oct. 21 at an undisclosed location in New York, reports Allhiphop.com.
The 208-page book from Dutton Adult, a division of The Penguin Group, is described as a collection of the Detroit rapper's personal stories, photographs, artwork, never-before-seen lyrics and reflections.
Due in stores the same day as the release party, the book comes with a DVD featuring unreleased interviews and personal footage of Eminem.
Fans will be able to listen in to the event via Eminem’s Shade 45 Sirius satellite radio station, which will broadcast from the venue with hosts Angela Yee, Drama King DJ Kay Slay, while producer The Alchemist will man the turntables.
THE-DREAM PREPS NEW ALBUM FOR DECEMBER: Sophomore set 'Love vs. Money' includes 'good ol' baby-making' track.
*Singer-songwriter The Dream is readying the release of his sophomore album, "Love vs. Money," on Dec. 16 via Def Jam, reports Billboard.com.
"In the beginning I was just having fun. I didn't want people thinking too hard, I just wanted them to gravitate toward my lyrics," says the-Dream. "But this time my vocals are different. I've definitely grown in my singing."
The artist has yet to select a first single, but some of the tracks in contention are the '60s-inspired "You Aint Sh*t"; "Fancy," about a girl who wants to live the glamorous life; rhythmic/pop track "Right Side of My Brain"; "Make Love to Me," which he describes as a "good ol' baby-making record"; and "Kelly's 12 Play," inspired by R. Kelly's debut album. Mariah Carey guests on "My Love."
An encore to the heartbreak track "Nikki" from the first album will also appear on the set. The Dream says his third project will most likely include a song in the vein of "Nikki" as well, as he hopes to release a full album of the Nikki chronicles at some point.
"L.A. Reid has lots of problems on his desk; he's definitely having a hard time choosing [a single]," says the-Dream. "It's such a great album that he's considering releasing two singles -- one for pop and one for R&B."
As a producer, the-Dream is slated to work in the weeks and months to come with J. Holiday (for whom he wrote hit single "Bed"), Mario, Jamie Foxx and Usher. And while details were limited, the-Dream is also hoping to try his hand at reality TV, and is currently in talks with MTV for a show in which he scouts for talent.
KIM K DENIES SECRET WEDDING TO REGGIE BUSH: Socialite says she was joking when referring to him as 'hubby' on Web site.
*Kim Kardashian said she was only joking when she referred to her boyfriend Reggie Bush as "hubby" in a recent post on her Web site.
The term sent rumors flying of a secret marriage between the socialite and the New Orleans Saints running back.
But she clarified to WENN: "I said hubby as a joke. ... He said, 'Don't use boyfriend, it's so typical.' He said, 'Write hubby or baby.' Everyone thought I was married."
Kim K. does admit that she's hoping to get a marriage proposal from Reggie sometime in the near future: "We definitely make it work. ... This is the first relationship I've been in with no trust issues."
DREAMGIRLS NATIONAL TOUR HOLDING AUDITIONS: Musical sets tryouts for next month at Harlem's Apollo Theatre
*Open auditions have been scheduled for the three leading roles in the forthcoming national tour of Dreamgirls, according to an announcement from producer John F. Breglio, reports Broadway.com.
The production is seeking actresses in their 20s to play the Dreams: Deena Jones, Lorrell Robinson and Effie White. Auditions will be held at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem on Nov. 1, with sign-in from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The national tour of Dreamgirls is directed and choreographed by Robert Longbottom (Broadway's The Scarlet Pimpernel), with co-choreography by Shane Sparks and music direction by Zane Mark.
Dreamgirls, the story of a young female singing trio from Chicago and their rocky road to superstardom, features music by Henry Krieger and lyrics and book by Tom Eyen.
Directed by Michael Bennett, the original Broadway production opened on Dec. 20, 1981, at the Imperial Theatre and ran for 1,522 performances, winning six 1982 Tony Awards including one for Jennifer Holliday's performance as Effie. Jennifer Hudson received an Academy Award for her performance as Effie in the 2006 feature film adaptation.
RUN SAYS 50 CENT/KANYE FUED WAS FAKE: Veteran rapper claims both are "really close" and sparked sales race to sell albums.
*Reality show star Reverend Run has confirmed what many folks believed about the so-called beef between 50 Cent and Kanye West last year – it was a publicity stunt designed to sell records.
50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, vowed to quit the music business if his album "Curtis" lost out in the charts to West's "Graduation," both released on Sept. 11, 2007.
Kanye won the sales battle, only to be hit with another challenge by 50 Cent to participate in a second sales race this year with their respective new albums. At a recent concert, 50 Cent even mocked West's current single "Love Lockdown" and G-Unit made fun of West's headline-making arrest at LAX airport for smashing a photographer's camera equipment.
But the bickering between the pair was just a ploy to sell more records, according to Rev. Run.
"They are not really fighting. They are friends," the former Run DMC star tells WENN. "That was just a publicity thing for their albums. I think they are really close and nice to each other. That was just a first week sales battle."
M.I.A. CONFIRMS SHE'S 'CREATING A BABY': British rapper pregnant with her first child.
*British rapper M.I.A., whose sampled voice is the chorus of radio's hottest single "Swagga Like Us," has confirmed that she is pregnant with her first child.
"I'm creating a baby," the 31-year-old singer told Pitchfork Media.
The news follows success of her biggest single to date, "Paper Planes," which received a sales boost with its presence in the trailer for "Pineapple Express."
"When I found out I was pregnant and 'Paper Planes' was in the iTunes top 10, it seemed like the whole world was reshuffled in one week, and all my plans went out the window," the artist said. "I've got two kids, that's what it feels like. And that's the lesson – you can't make plans."
She and fiancé Ben Brewer, lead singer and guitarist of The Exit, kept the due date and the baby's sex a secret, but they made sure their fans knew they are serious about having a child.
"I got engaged first, then I got pregnant, kids," M.I.A. said.
"Swagga Like Us," featuring Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z and T.I., is crafted around M.I.A.'s line "no one on the corner has swagger like us" from "Paper Planes." It was released last month as the first single from Jay-Z's 11th studio album "The Blueprint 3" and also appears on T.I.'s sixth studio album, "Paper Trail."
RICK ROSS JOINS DONDA WEST BENEFIT SHOW: Rapper to join effort to get out the vote Nov. 4.
*Rick Ross has been added as a headlining performer for the Give Back Concert Benefit for The Dr. Donda West Foundation, formerly known as The Kanye West Foundation.
The concert, also done in partnership with the Live to Give Campaign, will take place on Nov. 4 at Ibiza in Washington, D.C. and will feature election night coverage and a number of surprise guests, with Ross being the first celebrity confirmed, reports allhiphop.com.
As previously reported, The Dr. Donda West Foundation's Give Back Concert Benefit kicks off with a meet and greet with Washington Wizards' Antawn Jamison available only for pre-sale ticket purchasers.
General admission is $85.00 with all proceeds going to the Dr. Donda West Foundation, Rick Ross Charities, and the Antawn Jamison Foundation.
Sources told AllHipHop.com that Kanye West will be overseas touring on election night, but attendees will be able to view an exclusive video tribute he taped, for private viewing only.
DENNIS HOPPER PRAYING FOR OBAMA WIN: Actor voted for Bush I and II, but says current administration has too many 'lies.'
*Actor Dennis Hopper, best known for his 1969 road film "Easy Rider," says he's praying for a victory by Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama on Nov. 4 after voting Republican in 1988 and 2000.
"I voted for Bush, father and son, but this time I'll vote for Obama," he told journalists Monday at the opening of a show on his life and work at the Paris cinematheque.
"I was the first person in my family to have been Republican," he added, according to the Associated Press. "For most of my life I wasn't on the left."
"I pray God, Barack Obama is elected," he said, criticizing the current administration's many "lies."
EUR FILM REVIEW: Allah Made Me Funny
Standup Concert Flick Features Muslim Kings of Comedy Film Review by Kam Williams
*You get a good idea just how hard it is being a Muslim in America since 9-11 thanks to Preacher Moss, Azhar “Az” Usman and Mohammed Amer, the trio of young Chicago area comedians featured in this enlightening concert flick.
In much the way that The Original Kings of Comedy did for blacks, and The Kims of Comedy did for Asian-Americans, Allah Made Me Funny is a flick designed to make you laugh while looking at the lighter of side of life from the perspective of a specific minority.
Az wonders onstage why so many people think attending a “madrassah” has anything to do with radical Islam, when that’s simply the Arabic word for school.
Meanwhile, Mohammed, whose mother was disappointed with her son’s political brand of comedy, says he’s not afraid of offending the government since he’s Palestinian and has no country to be deported to.
Preacher blames Muslims for their present unpopular plight, because they don’t try to overhaul their image through advertising and lobbying like other ethnic groups.
Besides taking shots at themselves, these caustic comics joke about an array of subjects ranging from Jesus to Jews to the Bollywood movie formula to feeling left out at Christmas to ridiculous names of rap stars. While not as consistently hilarious as either the Kings or Kims of Comedy, Allah Made Me Funny is generally in good taste and is amusing enough to remain recommended as a worthwhile diversion.
Three Muslim Rodney Dangerfields complaining about not getting any respect on account of their religion.
Very Good (2.5 stars)
Unrated
Running time: 83 minutes
Studi Truly Indie
To see a trailer for Allah Made Me Funny, visit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4Gs_jb2jS4
EUR DVD REVIEW: Kabluey
DVD Features Lisa Kudrow in Stop-Loss Comedy DVD Review by Kam Williams
*This charming screwball comedy generates plenty of laughter while simultaneously ever so subtly addressing several sobering themes.
It’s based on a semi-autobiographical tale by Scott Prendergrast whose own brother was stop-loss into a tour of duty in the Middle East.
He co-stars opposite Lisa Kudrow who exhibits her trademark charm, perfect comic timing and an endearing emotional range in a role intermittently calling for a certain gravitas.
The story revolves around emotionally and financially challenged Leslie
(Kudrow) who has stoically been trying to hold down the fort since her husband Noah’s (Phil Thoden) National Guard unit shipped out to Iraq.
Between working full-time and raising their two boys (Cameron Wofford and Landon Henninger) alone, the frazzled mom barely has any downtime to relax, let alone worry about Noah’s safety.
The sort of help she doesn’t exactly need arrives when her unemployed brother-in-law, Salman (Prendergrast), shows up needing a place to crash, having recently been fired from an entry-level position as a clerk at a copy store. He proves to be so pathetic as a babysitter, that she instead finds him a job at her real estate company as its corporate mascot, Kabluey.
Much of the ensuing slapstick emanates from his interacting with strangers while standing on the street passing out flyers at the height of summer in a heat-seeking baby blue outfit covering him from head to toe. Meanwhile, there is a disarming darkness and depth to Leslie’s character, whose evolution hints at the plausible plight of countless similarly-situated Army wives in real life.
A worthwhile “melan-comedy” (a term coined by Prendergast) which delivers a feminist statement merely by questioning the conventional patriotic wisdom that all wars are fought for God, mom and apple pie.
Excellent (4 stars)
Rated PG-13 for sexuality, a crude reference and brief profanity.
Running time: 86 minutes
Distributor: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment DVD Features: 25 deleted scenes.
To see a trailer of Kabluey, visit: http://youtube.com/watch?v=o24NNR8o9a0
THE MO'KELLY REPORT: RNC's Sean Conner and Black Republicans
*Although it is estimated that some 90% of registered African-Americans voters will vote for Senator Barack Obama come November 4th; conversely, approximately 10% will not. In an election that may come down to a small amount of percentage points if "The Bradley Effect" (pre-election polling versus actual returns) plays a role, the importance of the "10%" can't be overstated.
Who makes up this 10% and what is their litmus test in assessing the best candidate for him/herself individually and African-Americans collectively?
Someone who understands the concept of being a "minority" in more ways than one is Sean Conner, Outreach Press Secretary for the Republican National Committee. Going beyond the stale platitudes and paltry soundbite trinkets, Conner truly believes both in the Republican Party and its policies, which in his estimation better benefit Black people.
Uh...Mo'Kelly disagrees.
Ultimately, Sean and I engage each other in spirited political dialogue frequently, often times agreeing to disagree but never becoming disagreeable with one-another in the process. To be completely honest, the Republican Party would do well to have more like Conner representing it; those who are willing to be intellectually honest in the process of discussing the pros and cons of the right, instead of merely cheerleading neoconservative talking points.
As we head down the home stretch to the general election, Mo'Kelly took the opportunity to get Conner's thoughts on Black Republicans generally, the general election specifically and the intersection and impact of both.
To hear this interview, you can find it HERE
The Mo'Kelly Report is an entertainment journal with a political slant. It is meant to inform, infuse and incite meaningful discourse...as well as entertain. The Mo’Kelly Report is syndicated by Newstex. For more Mo’Kelly, http://www.mokellyreport.com. Morris W. O'Kelly can be reached at mokellyreport@sbcglobal.ne and he welcomes all commentary.
'...AND IT'S NOT JUST BECAUSE HE'S BLACK!': African Americans should resist the urge to justify love for Obama
By DeBorah B. Pryor
*For many, the Presidential Debate between Senators Barack Obama and John McCain presented yet another opportunity for the public to dialogue on why they are in support of their favorite contender.
Those still sitting "on the fence" may have also been provided reasons to step down.
While we converse about which candidate offers the strongest argument on the two most important issues facing our nation today: foreign policy and the economy, and become more informed about how the strategies of the new administration will impact the residents on Main Street, African American democrats should not feel compelled to insert, "...and it's not just because he's Black" in defense of their support for Barack Obama.
This ‘extra push' for authenticity is unnecessary. Barack Obama has earned the right to be here.
Of course a decision this important should not be made "just because he's Black." If this were the case, wouldn't Jesse Jackson have been a more viable contender 20 years ago? Surely, we are aware that Senator Obama's being Black--in the White House--won't do a damn thing for his ability to repair the extensive damage that has been done by the Bush Administration over the past 8 years; No more than being White has contributed to President Bush's inability to do the job right.
At this point, anyone, African American or other, who does not -- at the very least -- recognize Barack Obama as a force in this race...a more than formidable opponent ... is either blind or stupid by choice. The man has been educated at the finest schools; has been an aggressive community organizer, civil rights attorney and legislator even prior to being instated as a state senator. He has devoted at least 20 of his 47 years to public service. Who can deny the appeal of this sharp, focused, charismatic individual - who clearly turns the eyes of the McCain camp green because he manages to incite rock-star enthusiasm wherever he appears? Who can ignore the fact that this man, in spite of his own affluence, has managed to remain in touch with the psyche of middle class America; and is able to eloquently express truth on its behalf?
No further need for authenticity is necessary. He has earned his right to be here.
With an ‘eye-on-the-prize' focus that has never wavered, the Obama camp has installed and maintains an unprecedented, inclusive grassroots campaign that has empowered Obama constituents and made them active team members; instead of side liners who are called upon only when a donation is needed. Yes, the ‘everyday Joe' now looks forward to the daily emails from Obama or Joe Biden; Michelle Obama or other campaign members, to give them their "next assignment."
Washington should really be thanking this man.
Win or lose, he has single-handedly revitalized the peoples' interest in the political process. How long has it been since we've felt this excited about choosing a president? Don't strain your brain, it's been a while.
Let's face it, anyone with even a modicum of good sense, regardless of party affiliation, has to admit that this man has earned the right to be here. In spite of the numerous attempts by his opponent to sway him, and retaliate with counter-attacks, he has shown himself to be a class act that John McCain can only dream of becoming. It is the response to such actions that provide audiences with insight on the type of leader a person will be. African Americans should be nothing but extremely proud of this strong presidential contender. And as we near the November 4th date, and continue to converse with people of all races and persuasions about the importance of seating this man in the White House, we should feel free to reiterate the brilliant qualifications that have earned him the right to be there; Qualifications which, by the way, have nothing to do with the proud fact that he is Black.
DeBorah B. Pryor is a Los Angeles based writer and founder of the Public Speaking for Private People workshops. She is a partner in The Bio Shop, a public relations firm and former editor of the music industry trade publication, Black Radio Exclusive (BRE) magazine. She is a frequent contributor to Lee Bailey's Electronic Urban Report (EUR). Her website is http://www.dpryorpresents.com/ or email deborah@dpryorpresents.com
THE JOURNAL OF STEFFANIE RIVERS: Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing
*Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin might know more about Russia than we have given her credit for. Palin, Sen. John McCain’s ride-or-die Republican vice presidential running mate, has ties to the Alaska Independent Party (AIP) going as far back as the early 1990’s.
AIP is the third largest political party in Alaska. Since the 1970’s the AIP has pushed for a legal vote for Alaskans to decide whether or not residents of the 49th state can secede from the United States.
Although AIP leadership is indecisive over whether Gov. Palin was a card carrying member of the AIP, they agree Todd, her husband of twenty years, definitely was a member. The couple attended the 1994 AIP convention in their hometown of Wasilla and the governor addressed that same group earlier this year at their annual convention.
In case you don’t know the history of present day Russia, it was part of the former Soviet Union until 1991 when political and social discord created faction groups. One of those groups formed what is recognized as an independent country called Chechnya.
During recent interviews by television news anchor Katie Couric, Palin sited Alaska’s proximity to Russia as her foreign affairs experience. At the time it seemed comical. Looking back at her AIP affiliation, Palin might have more interest in Russian than she’s willing to admit.
Of all the questions the media has asked of Palin, I want to know what attracted her to the AIP, and are her Republican objectives tied to the AIP?
Political and religious affiliations are two freedoms Americans enjoy. But the last person I want leading me – in politics or the pulpit – is a hypocrite. My momma used to say “go where you say and say where you’re going.”
I’m not sure where Palin wants to lead this country.
Social justice advocate Randall Robinson once said he never ran for political office because it took too many favors to get elected creating too many debts owed.
If Palin gets into the White House on the tails of McCain and the Republican Party what debts will she have to repay?
Dexter Clark, vice chairman of the Alaska Independence Party recently spoke of Palin as if his party membership was responsible for her political ascension. The video of his speech was archived on YouTube, but it has been removed. Here’s a partial transcript of what Clark said:
“Our current governor, we mentioned at the last conference, the one we were hoping would get elected, Sarah Palin, did get elected. “
“There’s a joke, she’s a pretty good looking gal, there’s a joke going around (that) we’re the coldest state with the hottest governor.” And there was a lot of talk about her moving up. She was an AIP member before she got the job as a mayor of a small town – that was a non-partisan job. But you get along to go along – she eventually joined the Republican Party, where she had all kinds of problems with their ethics, and well, I won’t go into that. She also had about an 80% approval rating, and is pretty well sympathetic to her former membership.”
There could be more to Palin’s political agenda than she has revealed.
McCain claimed he had prior knowledge of all of Palin’s political baggage when she became his running mate, including allegations that Palin unfairly fired an underling.
Recently a bi-partisan panel found that Palin violated ethics rules and misused her authority against a state commissioner. Palin was accused of illegally firing the state Director of Transportation because he refused to fire Palin’s ex-brother-in-law, a former state trooper.
Several Alaska state and local officials said McCain did little to no research on Palin before he announced her as his vice presidential running mate.
I guess McCain was distracted by her beauty. His lack of due diligence is further evidence of poor judgment. And if McCain is elected the next president of the United States, his poor judgment most likely will put us all at risk.
Steffanie Rivers is a free-lance journalist living in Dallas, Texas. For public speaking inquiries, comments or questions email her at teamtcbadvertising@hotmail.com.
EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE
"The indispensable first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: decide what you want." — Ben Stein
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Oct. 14: Singer Karyn White is 43. Singer Shaznay Lewis of All Saints is 33. Singer Usher is 30.
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BLACK HISTORY
Oct. 14, 1834: Harry Blair patents his corn-planting machine.
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