TRUE STORY: Lil' Wayne More Influential Than OBAMA!

I know y'all know that Lil' Wayne is everywhere, but I bet you didn't know this: TIME MAGAZINE recently dropped their "Most Influential List", and the very sought-after Lil' Wayne and Barack Obama made the cut. (below is the promo pic for the feature on times.com with some of the "influences" gracing it):



You couldn't run from either of those guys in 2008 & 2009. They were constantly making headlines and history. Love them or hate them-- these are the facts. Wayne scored an impressive #12 on the list, while Obama scored #37. Check out the story:

Finalists for the list were chosen through a poll featured on Time’s website and rapper Lil Wayne came in 12th with close to 940,000 votes, probably since most of the voting was done during “Tha Carter III” hype. Weezy beat out “30 Rock” creator/star Tina Fey (15), singer T-Pain (34), “Family Guy” Creator Seth Macfarlane (40), rapper Kanye West (144) and even The President Of The United States Barack Obama who grabbed #37. The number one spot went to Christopher Poole, the founder of 4chan.org, after he received close to 17 miillion votes (which we are sure he was promoting heavily. Other music artists and stars included on the list include M.I.A. (105), Prince (104), and NBA star Kobe Bryant (9).

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Picture Of The Day...

Awwwwww. Doesn't President Obama look super-cute at the annual easter-egg hunt at the White House this weekend? As he addresses eager kids and their parents for festivities. He went on to read "Where the Wild Things Are" for the group. Awwwwww, how adorable! For the first time ever I wish I was 9 years old again! Tick... tick...OK... Moment's passed.

What the Cluck?

It never ceases to amaze me how people have capitalized off our dear Prez's name. From t-shirts to condoms, and now store fronts-- everyone seems to have jumped on the Obama-wagon. Here is a store-front in the heart of Harlem bearing the famous name. Government officials in NYC are trying to crack-down on these acts with legislation. We'll see what happens....

"Paving A Path To Growth": Obama's Selling Point Yesterday

Obama spoke to the nation for the second time yesterday in a much-anticipated conference on his controversial budget plan, AIG and healthcare concerns. 13 questions were asked by journalists from key media outlets such as CNN. Obama was sharp last night, defended his plan unwaveringly and even got a little crunk when reporter Ed Henry (of CNN) accused him of reacting too slowly to the AIG debacle. Obama's reply was simply, "I like to KNOW what I'm talking about before I speak". LOL! Guess he tooooooold him!

Obama also pointed out how his budget plan focuses on long-term goals concerning health care, alternative energy sources and the job market. He says the republicans seem to be in favor of a short-term "quick fix", and a recession of this magnitude simply won't be effectively resolved that way. He also pointed out that despite all his criticism no one has been able to step-forward with an alternative budget. Not to mention the G.O.P's sudden memory loss concerning the fact that their Administration got us into this trillion-dollar deficit to being with-- SMH.

People are not always open to change, but Obama definitely represents that. He is young with fresh ideas and sharp tactics, and I am confident that America made a sound choice. Yes, he is very visible on talk shows and whatnot-- but maybe America NEEDS a tangible President right now. As far as his recent blunders? I can't condone that, but I will say this-- he's human, and prone to mistakes. G'Obama!

Mr. Sexy Obama Attends Wizards/Bulls Game

Earlier this week, Obama took a much-needed break by attending the Wizards/Bulls game. He watched his home-team lose, but he was still in good spirits... Speaking of SPIRITS:



I wonder what kind of beer Barack drinks... He looks like a foreign-draft kinda guy. My guess would be Heineken or Beck's. But if you gotta keep it local-- he'd strike me as a Sam Adams type: smooth and right on time! LOL. Oh come on, don't be mad. What, y'all ain't know ya girl was a beer enthusiast? Blame my father-- lol. I remember the good ol' days when I would greet him with a cold beer and his bedroom slippers when he came home from work... Ahhhh, memories. But I digress...

Anyway, I was more than happy to see Barack in a good mood, relaxing and enjoying a good ol' ball game. After all, that is the American way-- is it not?

Chicago Crazy-Man Sent Obama Aids-Infected Letter.

We all know that truth is stranger than fiction... Right? Well just in case you weren't convinced, I think the following story of a mentally-distrubed Obama-stalker will make the case. Homeboy sent Mr. President some letter covered with his own HIV-infected blood a few weeks before inauguration. Check it out:

A Chicago MAN with a history of mental illness was arrested for sending President BARACK OBAMA a letter smeared with HIV-infected blood in the lead-up to the inauguration.

SAAD HUSSEIN, an Ethiopian refugee, sent a letter addressed to Barack Obama to the Illinois Department of Aging in December. The letter contained a two-page note, a Christmas card, some index cards and one admission ticket to Obama’s election-night celebration in Grant Park — all smeared with reddish and orangeish stains from what tests show to be HIV-infected blood.

Hussein, who says he is infected with HIV, told police he slashed his own fingers open and smeared the blood over the items. From the Cleveland Leader:

“After the envelope was opened, Hazmat teams were called in. The offices of the Illinois Department on Aging, as well as the Dept. of Revenue were locked down for about two hours. 300 staff members were thus stuck in their offices.”

Using his brother as an interpreter, Hussein told the FBI that he was an “admirer” of Obama. He also said that he was “seeking help from the government”, and that he was hoping to obtain tickets to the inauguration in Washington D.C. Yeesh. I know it was hard to get inauguration tickets, but I don’t think sending AIDS to the president-elect is ever a good idea. Hussein had also sent envelopes containing a white powder to Obama’s Chief of Staff, Rahm Emanuel.

The United States Postal Service says this is only the second time HIV-infected blood has been sent maliciously in the mail.

See? Now this is the kind of ish that makes me SMH eternally... Now and forever.


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Perhaps NY Post Went Too Far...

Sean Delonas made the racially-insensitive cartoon you see above. My question is, why wasn't the NY POST above printing such a foolish and offensive thing? SMH. I guess the only ammo Obama has is his race. With George Bush, we had more than enough material to make fun of with, without using race or ethnicity in the mix. I guess my prez is so perfect that the only thing they could do was this. But really, can we grow up now?

Obama Gives 4 Million in Youth Health Coverage

After this week's misstep with Daschle-- (when he was forced to step down as nominee for Health & Human Services Secretary because of owing $120,000 in back-taxes), it was good to hear that Obama had a good day. "This is good. This is good", Obama said as he signed the bill that will reach over 4 million American children who previously had no healthcare coverage. Kudos, Mr. President. You are facing one of the most rigorous first-100-presidential-days of any predecessor's term. We all knew this road would be rocky, but we still believe a CHANGE CAN COME.

"Barack Is Not Black", Disgruntled Cartoonist Laments

"Here we go, here we go again..." Misery loves company they say. Aaron McGruder must be lonely...Aaron McGruder used to be one of my favorite people (operative words being "USED TO"), until he fell into some mystical, magical black hole of ignorance-- which he seemingly can't get out of. ON MLK day, the Boondocks creator went to Earlham College to speak. Not only was he making unfounded claims that this Presidency is a sham because the election system in America is a complete sham (**as a side note: it is not the system, but the PEOPLE IN IT that make it corrupt... DUH**)-- but he also went on to claim Barack is not black:

McGruder said that to him, Obama is not black because he is not a descendant of a slave. “The person who is one of us in the White House is Michelle Obama and her momma,” McGruder said.

Ohhhh Lawd, where do I start? So I guess he's claiming that you're not "black" unless you've been enslaved in America. Forget the scores of countries with African-descendants (aka "black poeple"), or the thousands of years of history that we all share in the African Diaspora-- yeah, let's forget about that. Oh, and lets also forget that every country and every nation on every corner of this earth has at one time or another endured slavery... YES... Even NATIVE Africans IN AFRICA. THEM TOO! So not only is Aaron's claim technically wrong, it's philosophically wrong, plus it just sounds ignorant, hateful and baseless. I know Boondock's is no more, and people have to do things to remain relevant, or at least notable-- but this is weak and pathetic. A participant during the speech said that she wanted her $5 back, and McGruder should go back to school. I second that notion.

Out With The Old... In With The New!

Rejoice! My faithful flock... Today is the best day in history. Yes-- the best day in history. The most powerful man in the world is President Barack Hussein Obama, and we are so proud! So proud that our country finally hurdled the race barrier, proud that MLK's dream has finally come true, proud that this fine brother right here is sharp, intelligent, amazing, and will do all he can to turn us back around. Check out the the first and "second" couples:



Step aside Bush's we got some NEW FLAVOR in the White House! LOL! Obama-Biden for the next 4-8 sounds just about great.... Wouldn't you agree???



Things are so emotional right now-- even Don King had to throw himself in the mix and show some true patriotism... Awww, how lovely!



Let's all sit in wonder and happiness as we witness the fiercest couple I know take on one of the biggest challenges in world-history and turn our nation around! The road will be long, arduous, tedious, and sometimes fruitless... But our hope, determination and energy is what is going to turn our nation around. Remember, Barack Obama is only one man, and he needs all of our help! Let's get educated, let's fight racism, let's go green and help save mother-earth. Let's all do our part. Today is a great day, and will be the first of many more. HISTORY has been changed... Here's to our FUTURE!!!!

The President's Club...

Yesterday in the Nation's Capital 5 presidents met up in the White House to shoot the shit. Those 5 included the leaders of the old school: Jimmy Carter, George Bush Sr., Bill Clinton & George Bush Jr. The leader of the NEW school was our modern-day hero: Barack Hussein Obama. They pow-wowed and talked about Britney Spears, and did each other's hair, and gossiped about each others wives... Nah, I'm just playin, they never talked about each other's wives... LOL

Will Beyawnce Make History With Her Voice?

So, my BFF and I were chit-chatting about this, and we have become rather worried. You see, Obama's camp is yet to announce who they are choosing to sing the national anthem and ring in a new era with our brand-new-super-hot-sexy-smart-eloquent-hot-thang-of-a-president Barack Obama. Jennifer Hudson is out of the runnings-- for obvious reasons, and her people recently came public with that decision. Rihanna is doing the benefit charity dinner beforehand (thank GOD), and we all know Whitney Houstonn fell off the radar-- I dunno if she would even WANT to be involved in something so high-pressure right now. Mariah is somewhere in La-La Land with Nick Corny (I mean Cannon), and I hope they don't pick Alicia. No offense, but she's whiner-- I just couldn't see that. Now, UNLESS they go the classic route and choose an Aretha or someone like that, the only and most obvious choice would be: BEYONCE. Not for nothing, but that would be rather boring a predictable. I hope they can surprise with someone totally out of this hemisphere.... We'll see.

You Decided...

After many votes (that I truly appreciate) , 50% of you decided that Michelle Obama was undoubtedly the woman of the year. I second that notion. With all the help she provided on the campaign trail, not to mention the inspiration, elegance and poise she has bestowed on us all since her emergence-- it truly has been her year. Kudos to you Michelle! You will be a stunning and awesome first lady. We can't wait to welcome you with open arms!

As for the rest of the votes, Oprah got absolutely no love from y'all with 0% of the vote for this year's "it" person. Rihanna got runner up with 27% of the vote. I can't lie, you couldn't run from this girl this year, and she single-handedly made Chris Brown just as universally relevant as she has become. It still amazes me because although she poses great beauty, humility and a great stylist (lol), she lacks much more than that. Her dancing is... Eehhhhhh. Her singing is average at best. But hey, that's pop life for you!

Moving on to the third vote was our girl Beyonce. She has had several years as the "it" girl it's high time she stepped aside and let someone else take the reigns. Bey, you are beautiful and talented but we'd love for you to settle down with your husband and pop out some beautiful babies. Take a lil' sabbatical. I'd love to miss you just for a minute. Your impact and talent aren't going anywhere, you can always pick up where you left off. I promise!

And there you have it y'all. Your voice, and your vote have once again spoken on CCW. I appreciate your participation in my polls, and I encourage you to always voice your opinions-- it matters dearly to me. Thanks again for being such awesome readers, and doing your part. Look out for the next poll coming.... NOW!

Rihanna To Do Inauguration...

Sorry, Bey, but I guess Barack already made his choice (LOL). According to Extra Tv, Rihanna is going to be performing at the Presidential Inauguration on January 20th. Most people thought he would have chosen Jennifer Hudson (who, like Barack, reps for Chicago)-- or even Beyonce. I guess Rihanna won the popular vote, but we will see in the next days and weeks if anyone else is added to this bill. This is what EXTRA had to say:

The Good Girl Gone Bad will hit the stage for the Recording Industry Association of America's Presidential Inauguration Charity Ball, which benefits Feeding America -- the largest hunger relief organization in America.

"Rihanna's always willing to help out -- she's a good girl," a source reveals to People magazine. Vicki Escarra, president and CEO of Feeding America, adds, "We could not be happier that Rihanna will be performing at the Inauguration charity ball to benefit Feeding America."

Good for her!

It's OFFICIAL: Obama Nominates Clinton...

According to Bloomberg.com, Obama's camp has announced that he will be nominated Hillary Clinton as his Secretary of State. Word on the street is that there might be an announcement as early as this afternoon. With CitiGroup on it's way down-- this administration has got more than it's fair share of work cut out for them. But it seems that Obama is on his way to making a Political Dream-Team... We'll see.

Our New Administration's Gonna Be So TIGHT...

So... Word on the street is that Obama has a short-list of contenders for secretary of state. At the top of this list is none other than former-competitor Hillary Rodham Clinton. Personally, I wouldn't be mad. I wouldn't be mad at all. She has oodles of experience, and a "few good men" from Clinton's former administration are already on board with Obama, so introductions wouldn't be necessary. Even better of an atmosphere to get right down to business and skip the formalities. And, if anyone is about their business-- Hillary Clinton definitely is. With her in this position we could look forward to efficiency, quick-turn arounds and (GASP, dare I say it?)some form or another of universal healthcare. Or at least the closest thing to it. I'm excited.

I Think So Too...

The Obama Family continues their tour of American magazines-- much more to come, I'm sure...

Cowardly Klansmen Still Hatin' On Obama

Did you ever wonder why these so-called "proud" Caucasians never show their faces? If you're so proud, why are you always hiding? But I digress. According to Michael Moore's blog(Who I absolutely adore by the way), The KKK has left their hateful anti-Obama literature all over Islip Terrace (a Long Island neighborhood). This is the third time this month that this has happened in this county. The Secret Service is apparently getting involved with this case, and they are very concerned about the security and protection of the Obama family. In addition to the repulsive literature, cars were vandalized with sexually-disturbing and racis phrases such as, "KILL OBAMA '08". Hmmmm. Way to show your sophistication and education-level guys! I'm sure this is the way to attract a larger following and more support. Wow, those KKK's sure are a class act...

If I could be an invisible person for a day, I'd go to a Klan meeting,shake them up, slap them a couple times while screaming , "THE JIG IS UP JERKS, WE GOT A BROTHER RUNNING THIS COUNTRY AND HE AINT GOING NOWEHERE FOR AT LEAST 4 YEARS. SO SHUT UP, AND DEAL!" But in reality, I can only voice my frustration and aggrevation to you wonderful, sophisticated and intelligent readers of mine. Rock on.

Barack Obama Is A Renegade.

The Secret Service has come up with some clever codenames for the first family. These names will be used in case of emergency (which-- if we're being honest-- is totally feasible). Check out what Yahoo Buzz had to say on the issue:

The Secret Service takes a lot of risks for the first family. So it's only fair that the agency gets the honor of coming up with code names for the president-elect and his family. Various sources within the Buzz recently revealed the not-so-secret nicknames.

Mr. Obama will be known as "Renegade" (move over, Lorenzo Lamas). Michelle, a woman of many talents, will be referred to as "Renaissance." Malia Obama's name will be "Radiance," while little sister Sasha's will be "Rosebud."

That's cute and all, but doesn't it defeat the purpose? KNowing the Obama's this is probably just a rouse to throw us off, and they probably have some real authentic Black power names like, "Huey P" and "Angela D"... LOL... I'm just sayin....

Handing Down The Torch...

According to Yahoo News, Barack and George met today in the White House to discuss the transition of power, amongst other things. This is the first private meeting that the President and President Elect have had since Obama's victory last Wednesday. Michelle and Laura were chilling in the residence-- most likely discussing china patterns and curtain details (because I can't think of a THING those two women would have in common otherwise). This is indeed an exciting time for our country, but Obama defintiely has his work cut out for him. I can imagine Dubya Bush saying something like, "Dude....I fucked up. Your shit is gonna be toast for the next few years... It's an uphill battle. My bad homie...". And subsequently, I can see Obama saying something like: "Man.... This ain't shit. If I can deal with the hardest thugs from the South side of Chicago-- I can romp wit' Osama and them..." Ha!