Jim Meskimen, you probably remember him best from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as both Werner and Professor Mansfield, has released a video of him reciting Clarence's speech from William Shakespeare's Richard III while impersonating 24 different celebrities. I mean, everyone from Christopher Walken to Barack Obama to Robert De Niro. Check it out:
That Morgan Freeman is pretty spot-on at the 2:20 mark.
The recent power shift in the government has Obama critics praising. Of course they're praising, the Republicans now have the House majority and Barack Obama hasn't done ANYTHING in the last two years...or has he?? If you come across one of these anti-Obama characters, please direct them to what is sure to be their new favorite website: whatthefuckhasobamadonesofar.com. Here, they can find out exactly what the fuck he's done so far. Which has been more than Bush did in eight a lot. Definitely a great website.
Gotta take a late pass on this, but I just came across this today. Who's itinerary looks like this: Dinner at the White House with the Obamas, Mexican President Felipe Calderon and Oprah [among others] and follow it up with breakfast with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov?? Oh yeah, Jay-Z's does. And that's exactly what he did last week.
President Obama gave his first State of the Union last night and he delivered one of the most dynamic SOTU's to date. His focus during the address were educations, jobs, energy and employment. The speech was both well-delivered and well-written but it also had a number of promises throughout. I hope that we as Americans do our part to help get these goals accomplished mainly because I believe he's the best man for the job. If you missed it, you're in luck; It's on YouTube in it's entirety....or you can just watch it here:
Leave it to Republicans...
And the worst part of the night was the Republican response. They really tried to insult us by surrounding new governor Robert McDonnell with a "diverse" group of "Republicans" consisting of an African American woman, an Asian man, a soccer mom and a man in a military uniform. Could you be more obvious??? #comeonson
"It was all a Dream." Even though these are the words that the late Notorious B.I.G. used to open one of his most famous songs, it's the same way my mother described her experience last night. I don't think I've ever been so proud to be, not only an African-American, but an American. Yesterday, November 4, 2008, history was made. Barack Obama was elected as the first African-American president of the United States of America. Man. And he did it in record fashion. According to ChicagoTribune.com, "with 97 percent of precincts reporting nationwide, Obama had secured nearly 63 million votes, the largest total in history. He led McCain 52 percent to 46 percent in the popular vote--the highest percentage of any Democratic presidential nominee in 40 years." The article also went on to say that "turnout experts estimated more than 64 percent of eligible American voters cast ballots, the best showing in at least 40 years--and in one estimate, since 1908." That's huge. It really goes to show that anything in this world is possible and that young voters really can make a difference. And even though it seems that this election has polarized the country, I'm confident that the majority of Americans will come to see that we have made the right choice for our Commander-In-Chief. I mean, would you really have been confident with John McCain and Sarah PALIN calling the shots?? It's good to see that morals and values overpowered greed, deceit and even racism. I am truly proud of Barack Obama and more than happy that I am represented by such an eloquent, impressive, and strong Black man.
It's November 4th. The day of all days. I've waited for what seems like forever for this day to come and it's turned out pretty much how I thought it would: A call from my mom telling me how excited she was, a bunch of text messages and commercials reminding me to vote and just an overall sense of anticipation from everybody.
I voted last Friday and it was honestly one of the most powerful things that I've ever done. I got there early as hell and I was still #431 to vote. By like nine o'clock there had to be like 13 hundred people crammed in the Adamsville Recreational Center. I waited for almost six hours to vote, but it was more than worth it. Just me being able to have this experience is something that my grandparents never thought they would see. So I know you've heard it a thousand times already, but PLEASE go vote. For many of us, this is the first time we've been able to vote. And with such an important election, why would we not go vote?? People sacrificed everything, including their lives, just so we would have this opportunity.
So I won't tell you who to vote for, but just vote for somebody. And with that being said.....OBAMA 08.
This gas crisis in Atlanta is insane right now but after a couple days of hovering over E, I was [finally] able to get some gas this morning. It cost me almost $60 and an entire Corp class, but I made it happen. Balling.
Random song, but fuck it it's all good.
PS- Countdown to the first Vice Presidential debate...Tuesday, Oct. 2. Sarah Palin gets exposed!! Obama/Biden 08.
A lot has happened in this last month so let's recap:
-Barack Obama was able to slide past Hillary and recieve the Democratic nomination. Yab. -The Lakers Kobe ended up losing to the Celtics...and Shaq tried to rap rapped about it.
-R.Kelly got off free as shit. Wtf?? I think my man Human Resource at Start Snitching put it the funniest when he said, "I wonder what would have happened if [Michael] Vick had an underage female Fight Club and R. Kelly was raping dogs?" Classic. -We snatched up Derrick Rose with the first pick in the draft. I was leaning towards Beasley since we have so many guards but we couldn't really lose with either. Check out this play from his high school days at Simeon. I can't f'ing wait for NBA 2K9.
This is high school, mind you.
-Wayne sold a million+ in the first week. Hot damn. I guess I need to stop hating. [Note: That's not gonna happen.] That pretty much brings us up to speed. That wasn't too hard.
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asamp was right + Clan Eclectic.
Always and forever wavy. On a never-ending quest for the snooks, brews and some [good] new tunes.