tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10755833.post2259990626235785483..comments2024-01-17T15:05:50.120-06:00Comments on AngryBlackBitch: By request, It was Sunday so it was Meet the Press…Shark-Fuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03323962708956637012noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10755833.post-28608184097492180822007-10-19T22:14:00.000-05:002007-10-19T22:14:00.000-05:00Thanks for the suggestion of the feminist view-by....Thanks for the suggestion of the feminist view-by. I plan to use it for all of the political shows. <BR/><BR/>Great discussion!Lesboprofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09249806181782620274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10755833.post-72683075349781591812007-10-18T09:52:00.000-05:002007-10-18T09:52:00.000-05:00I was just pondering those call outs when Christin...I was just pondering those call outs when Christina's sorta-comment appeared!<BR/><BR/>The thing about the call outs is that I doubt the folks Cos is calling out were likely to attend them.<BR/><BR/>Blink.<BR/><BR/>So, who exactly were they listening to?<BR/><BR/>What kind out conclusions can be derived from research that has one segment represented through sorta-focus groups and the other represented through general statistics?<BR/><BR/>I fear that this is yet another case of preaching to the choir being dressed up as grundbreaking ethnographic work...<BR/><BR/>But hey...ummm, thanks for the links Christina.Shark-Fuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323962708956637012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10755833.post-41839980159745105972007-10-17T19:14:00.000-05:002007-10-17T19:14:00.000-05:00I believe Cos grew up in a single parent home hims...I believe Cos grew up in a single parent home himself, right?<BR/><BR/>While it is ideal that kids grow up in two-parent families, I don't advocate parents staying together for the sake of the kids, especially if they're damned near about to kill one another, because they can't stand one another.<BR/><BR/>Why do I believe this. Aren't I the Christian Progressive Liberal? Aren't I supposed to advocate marriage and family, as good Christians do?<BR/><BR/>I support that if the parents love one another and the kids they bring into the fold. Otherwise, if you had my growing up, you'd think twice.<BR/><BR/>From the time I was three until I was twelve, I was constantly getting sick, and the doctors ran every test imaginable and couldn't find anything physically wrong. During this time, my parents' marriage had gotten particularly turbulent - to the point where their disagreements turned into something resembling an Ali-Joe Frazier fight. They thought because it wasn't being done in the open, my brother and I didn't see evidence (mind you my mother didn't stand there and take an ass-whipping from Pops; she dotted his eye a few times herself).<BR/><BR/>I'm willing to bet serious money that the doctors were itching to ask my mother what the hell was going on in our house, and that my illness was a direct result of the stress of my parents' bad marriage.<BR/><BR/>When they split up (I was thirteen), the sickness stopped. I didn't have to worry about Pops being drunk and getting into fights with my mother. No child wants to see that, for the sake of keeping his parents together.<BR/><BR/>I grew up in a more calm household because that shyt wasn't part of the household anymore. I know from experience, a sista will do what she has to for her children to have a good upbringing, regardless of where the father is. In my case, when my mom hooked up with my stepdad, I had three parents, because my dad still remained a part of my life until his death, and my stepdad carried on until I reached adulthood.<BR/><BR/>I wish Cos would do some research before going on shows with good intentions that get jacked up because it's not communicated right.<BR/><BR/>That was some painful shyt to watch and I don't usually bother with MTP, because like Fixed Noise, they trot us out to make the rest of the race look bad.The Christian Progressive Liberalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04445662404937684518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10755833.post-60136525095361248642007-10-17T16:27:00.000-05:002007-10-17T16:27:00.000-05:00For more than three years, authors Bill Cosby and ...For more than three years, authors Bill Cosby and Alvin F. Poussaint have been listening to the voices at community call-outs in cities across the country. Their latest book, Come On People, due out October 9 in bookstores nationwide, combines messages of personal responsibility with practical solutions, and retells the incredible stories shared at these call-outs. <BR/><BR/>Come On People is for all those who are tired of being used, neglected and undefended—folks who wish to see changes in their governments, their neighborhoods, on their streets and within the walls of their living spaces. <BR/><BR/>At www.BillCosby.com you will find a forum called "The Cos," that is designed for community members to discuss issues beyond those addressed in the book, as well as a place for people to come together and offer solutions. It's time to have the courage to believe you can do better by asking for help and not being afraid to move forward.<BR/><BR/>No matter your economic status, no matter your age, no matter your race, no matter your gender, and no matter your religion, we are all allies in changing our future for the better.<BR/><BR/>You can find downloadable PDF's of excerpts from Come On People at the following links:<BR/><BR/>http://treasures.billcosby.com/pdf/ComeonPeople-pg77-88.pdf<BR/>http://treasures.billcosby.com/pdf/ComeonPeople-pg124-132.pdf<BR/>http://treasures.billcosby.com/pdf/ComeonPeople-pg168-174.pdf<BR/><BR/>We are also willing to send review copies out to the first 100 bloggers who respond to TeamCosby@gmail.com—all we ask is that you publish a review and link back to BillCosby.com. <BR/><BR/>Please share this book and website with members of your blog community—the more people who hear Drs. Cosby and Poussaint's message, the better!<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/>Christina Stewart<BR/>Respond2 Communications<BR/><BR/><BR/>Upcoming Bill Cosby appearances:<BR/><BR/>October 17: Oprah<BR/>October 18: Good Morning America<BR/>October 18: Larry King LiveUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14408254247603586732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10755833.post-35130939727867496982007-10-17T03:58:00.000-05:002007-10-17T03:58:00.000-05:00"And a bitch replied… “This bitch is never thrille..."And a bitch replied… “This bitch is never thrilled when paternalesque pontifications go unchallenged…and my ass isn’t passing out cookies to reward yet another discussion of our community that blindly applauds the middle class while thoroughly chastising the urban poor.”<BR/><BR/>Oh, I was not surprised…that kind of shit often happens when black feminists aren’t at the table."<BR/><BR/><BR/>*church sings*<BR/>We-e-e-e-e-l-l-l-l-l-l....<BR/>*church fans*<BR/><BR/>The first chapter of the book is up on MSNBC.COM.<BR/><BR/>It's a little more even-handed -- as per describing the plight of BW vis-a-vis BM -- but I'm sure I'll be throwing it across the room at some point. At least once.<BR/><BR/>I'll forward a draft of my letter to Dr. Poussaint before I send it.<BR/><BR/>Funny how I haven't written it yet but have a sneaking feeling what it needs to say ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10755833.post-76061748822946328182007-10-16T02:16:00.000-05:002007-10-16T02:16:00.000-05:00It always amazes me when a group is discussed with...It always amazes me when a group is discussed without any members of that group in attendance. It has the flavor of a parent teacher meeting -- placing the missing in the role of child.Maya's Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12183715043200608144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10755833.post-90081688039011713722007-10-15T22:27:00.000-05:002007-10-15T22:27:00.000-05:00"It's not how well the bear dances; it's that it d..."It's not how well the bear dances; it's that it dances at all." I've always hated that attitude, and see that it's alive and well among the Cosbys and Poussaints of the world. ("Russertian" made me smile. What school of philosophy is that, anyway?)<BR/><BR/>This whole thing reminds me too much of the people who complain about drag queens and leather daddies and Dyke on Bikes making the Pride parade look bad and scaring middle America.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10755833.post-69580807800799992522007-10-15T22:22:00.000-05:002007-10-15T22:22:00.000-05:00Indeed Sagacious Hillbilly (LOVE the moniker BTW)!...Indeed Sagacious Hillbilly (LOVE the moniker BTW)! As if I needed any more reason to love ABB:<BR/><BR/>TIVO-ing Meet the Press (my not-so-inner dork is gleeful!)<BR/><BR/>The awesome alliteration: paternalesque pontifications <BR/><BR/>Just using the word FEMINIST and doing so awesomely. <BR/><BR/>Sigh. Gives a bitch some hope....MChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09673638491669445825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10755833.post-42588809419548103042007-10-15T14:00:00.000-05:002007-10-15T14:00:00.000-05:00Whoa, AfroWoman, you are incredible.Whoa, AfroWoman, you are incredible.SagaciousHillbillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09511441325695460501noreply@blogger.com