Ron Paul:Closet or Blatant Racist?

Ron Paul, the congressman from Texas who is running for the Republican nomination has made some racist remarks that he is now trying to avoid. Now the question is: Can we really have a president who is known to have biases toward groups of people who are American Citizens? Some of the rants include Ron Paul saying that the L.A. Riots only ended because Blacks had to go pick up their welfare checks. He has also said that there is no such thing as a hate crime which means that he see nothing wrong with Blacks, Jews, or Gays being attacked. He was also against Ronald Reagan for making Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a holiday. He called it hate "whitey" day. This congressman is also a medical doctor. He is responsible for treating patients and caring for lives! What would happen if you were a Black or Jewish patient? Would your life be worth saving? The media is not even asking that question in this blitz of information that has come forth. The American citizens has to really examine these candidates because your fate can be in the hand of these extremist.

Air Jordans: Christmas Gift or Curse

One of the greatest NBA players of all time Michael Jordan has not only made money on the court he  has made tons of money from his brand Air Jordan tennis shoe and athletic wear.  Most notable the tennis shoe Air Jordan that has always caused frenzy.  Back in the 1990's kids were killed for these shoes.  To have the shoe was like a badge of honor or status symbol especially in the low economic neighborhoods across the United States.
Now lets fast forward to 2011. The new Air Jordan XI is causing frenzy all across the nation and technically its not a new shoe! It"s a retro version of the shoe that came out in the 90's!.  There has been violence in Seattle and Atlanta at locations selling the shoes.  Some locations had to suspend sales and lock their doors. In Baltimore, MD  there have been incidents of police using pepper spray as well as other cities such as Richmond, California where gunshots rang out!  Reportedly, a man shot in the air to clear the crowd so he could get closer in line. Now if this is happening in the neighborhoods where kids who have them are around kids who do not have them and would do anything to get them? We are about to see, hear, and read about senseless violence over a materialistic item! In reality the Air Jordan tennis shoe only costs about $9.00 in materials to make. So you do the math on the mark up and profit margin.  It's ironic that during this season of Christmas that is supposed to symbolize giving, greed has crept in and led to this frenzy that will hurt or take human lives. Let's take precaution if you are partaking in acquiring of the Air Jordan XI.

Payroll Tax Obstruction

This recent sham that the Republicans are doing will put 160 million Americans in jeopardy of losing their tax break as well as causing those who have unemployment insurance to not receive an unemployment check.These people depend on that check to pay their rent, utility bills, food etc while they look for employment. To cut this money will cause some to choose between paying their electric bill or paying for their insulin. To play politics at such a time of need for Americans during this crisis is just unforgivable and unacceptable.
 The fact that they have come out and said that they will do anything to make President Obama look bad by creating a bad economic climate and preventing any viable solutions from passing is childish yet dangerous. There have been Senior Republicans even coming out slamming these so called "tea party" Republicans. The Wall Street Journal and other major news publications has come out and slammed these obstructionist also. Not only are they hurting the American people they are damaging the Republican Party. They can never come back from this debacle. They cannot be let of the hook. The news pundits and political analysts have to press these incompetent idiots when they are trying to spin this foolishness during interviews. The American public have to press with letters, emails, texts, tweets, etc to their congressional representatives expressing discontent. Go to these rallies and show your support. Most importantly, make sure you are registered to vote so you can Vote them out!