The Time To Panic Is NOW!! (A Political Rant With Little Or No Influence) (680 hits)
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Submitted by Average_Dan (View user info) at 2007-03-29 12:39:29 EDT
http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story=121917&ran=177260&tref=po
I'd like to take the time to put a disclaimer in the headline of this piece, but I'm far too opinionated for that. Plus disclaimers are lame, like a certain "vegetable thins baked snack cracker". I don't want to mention any names, but the manufacturer rhymes with Nabisco. They're terribly lame. And nearly flavorless.
A shooting happened on Granby St. in the downtown section of Norfolk, VA at a venue called the Granby Theater.
Now, if you've spent a great deal of time in Norfolk, then it really isn't that big of a surprise. But if you followed the media panic of the event in question, you might be worried that your job is in jeopardy because of that particular venue's closing, that there is going to be a decline in the redevelopment projects that are currently underway downtown, or you may just be shocked to hear that there is such a thing as black-on-black crimes.
Whichever of these most-likely-of-scenarios best fits you, just remember to think about one thing: There is always TWO SIDES TO A STORY!
Media makes it easy to turn these everyday occurrences (That's right! A Malicious Crime is an everyday occurrence. People die everyday...and not just because of smoking while you chew gum...or Nutra-Sweet...or Hot Dog Consumption...or getting stuck with an AIDS infected needle while trying to gas your car up...which might actually not be so bad. At this point, I'm starting to wish a life of immobility vs. filling up my gas tank one more time. I guess I'll just blame the War on Terror) into major upheaval.
So what is the answer? More Police action? Not according to Vice-Mayor Anthony Burfoot. He so eloquently quotes, "The police cannot solve this problem".
Thank you Vice-Mayor.
Flanked by his religious and political entourage (Representatives from both the Nation of Islam and Coalition of Young Black Professionals), he maintains that the answer to black-on-black crimes (which was the real issue, in his stated opinion) is..."political and religious leaders to start a dialogue on the communities needs." How convenient.
I think my favorite part of this particular article is another gem by Mr. Burfoot:
"'Any establishment that wants to try to attract the type of crowd that was at that establishment last night, then they need to understand that we will shut them down. And they can come to me if they want to say that it's a racial issue. I'll fight that battle,' said Burfoot, who is black."
I'm glad that they mentioned he was black, because the crowd that was holding the event at the Theater was predominantly black! For a second, I thought racial tensions were going to fly! Thank God that newspaper put in that little disclaimer, eh?
I think the dialogue to the community, he so lovingly speaks of, has been opened and I, for one, would love the opportunity to contribute to the conversation.
http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story=121917&ran=177260&tref=po
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Submitted by indoninja (user info) at 2007-04-04 08:30:13 EDT (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by skrapmetal (user info) at 2007-03-30 07:03:02 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Orgasmatron (user info) at 2007-03-29 17:47:44 EDT (#)
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SMELL THE GIANT HAND
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If the glove don't fit - you must acquit.
Submitted by Charlilot (user info) at 2007-03-30 03:05:17 EDT (#)
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only the strong... isn't that Mark Dacascus (sp?) same guy that's in crying freeman and iron chef america... and one of the jet li movies. I don't know what I'm talking about I'm about to leave work and go out drinking.
Submitted by Tracer0351 (user info) at 2007-03-29 20:41:09 EDT (#)
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!WATER! !WATER! !WATER!
Submitted by Average_Dan (user info) at 2007-03-29 19:22:03 EDT (#)
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This is going to get bigger than any of us could ever imagine on our own!!
Be weary!
Submitted by JonnyX (user info) at 2007-03-29 17:52:14 EDT (#)
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I clicked on the link and saw that this person left a comment
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To all the ghetto , pants sagging, $200 tennis shoe wearing (but can't leave a bar tender a tip), wearing the jersey of a jailed football player, driving cars with rims worth 10x more than the car, financed so deep you'll never see daylight, terrible music listening to, going to be begging for change like a D.C. crackhead in 5 years, never finished high school (and pronounce library as LY-berry) rude menace to society people. Just wanted to say "Thanks". Premier was the only place in the area that catered to a crowd that I thought was mature. This should have happened at the Attucks, the Riverview, or anywhere on "The Block". I hate coming out of classes at TCC and seeing what's starting to happen on Granby. Learn how to dress, brush your grill, and take a bath. I'm so ticked there will be no more "Euro" night's at Premier. We should open a club called Gangstas Welcome encourage all felons and gun carriers in the doors lock them up and let a failedgeneration end it's self.
- Nicolas P. - Norfolk
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this dude needs to be on Ubersite
Submitted by Orgasmatron (user info) at 2007-03-29 17:47:44 EDT (#)
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SMELL THE GIANT HAND
Submitted by firefly (user info) at 2007-03-29 17:26:22 EDT (#)
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ok
Submitted by coley (user info) at 2007-03-29 17:10:46 EDT (#)
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GIANT HAND ALERT
Submitted by Average_Dan (user info) at 2007-03-29 16:47:46 EDT (#)
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I'll sign it in the blood of our savior.
You know, that dude that played in "Only The Strong" the capoeira movie!
He rocks.
Submitted by CaptainThorns (user info) at 2007-03-29 16:08:36 EDT (#)
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HOLY CROW BATMAN, LOOK AT THOSE 'BROWS
Submitted by retrospect (user info) at 2007-03-29 16:06:20 EDT (#)
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you look like a silly goose.
Submitted by Sacrilicious (user info) at 2007-03-29 15:53:58 EDT (#)
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Hmm..well that's a nice try Dan, but I'm not dismantling my shrine for all that. NEW ONES.
Wait..what will you sign it in?
Submitted by Tracer0351 (user info) at 2007-03-29 15:48:39 EDT (#)
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THAT BLONDE HAS SOMETHING STUCK ON HER MOUTH AND YOU'RE WEARING TWO HATS YOU GODDAMNED JAGOFF.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2007-03-29 14:39:15 EDT (#)
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hooray for ranting!
Submitted by Average_Dan (user info) at 2007-03-29 14:25:01 EDT (#)
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Zebra,
I take that as somewhat of a compliment. I'm somewhat of a disjointed individual and it shows in my speech; I should only expect it to show in my writing. Hope you enjoyed it though. I'm sure the vice-mayor will.
Submitted by Average_Dan (user info) at 2007-03-29 14:15:04 EDT (#)
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Thank God I've decided to move to a political career!! Have hot women hang around you and shout incoherant things...
I'll fit right in!!
Lishy, send me any photos you have of me in a SASE and I'll be sure to write something dirty on them for you and sign it.
Deal?
Submitted by DirtyHarry (user info) at 2007-03-29 14:11:13 EDT (#)
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I started a dialogue once. It didn't work out as well as I'd hoped.
Submitted by Sacrilicious (user info) at 2007-03-29 14:10:28 EDT (#)
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I am also amused that like so many posts, almost none of the comments have to actually do with the content of the post.
picz plz
Submitted by Sacrilicious (user info) at 2007-03-29 14:08:23 EDT (#)
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Oooh I just wanna squeeze the wittle cheeks!
Goddamn, you are one photogenic man, _. I'd like to request an autographed version of your shocker photo please.
Submitted by TigerLilly (user info) at 2007-03-29 13:51:42 EDT (#)
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Such a cute boy.
Submitted by sicosemen (user info) at 2007-03-29 13:47:34 EDT (#)
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desi arneZ
Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2007-03-29 13:34:44 EDT (#)
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WOOHOO ANDRE AGASSI IS BACK
Submitted by Zebra (user info) at 2007-03-29 13:27:41 EDT (#)
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I found this a bit disjointed.
You seem to possess, in spite of your username, an above average intelligence.
But in the admittedly few pieces I've read which you authored, there is a consistent lack of cohesion.
Some good moments here, though.
Submitted by MidnightToSix (user info) at 2007-03-29 13:07:25 EDT (#)
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I got friends who are in prison
Friends who are dead.
I'm gonna tell ya something
That I've often said.
You know these things that happen,
That's just the way it's supposed to be.
And I can't help but wonder,
Don't ya know it coulda been me.
Submitted by Axolotl (user info) at 2007-03-29 12:52:35 EDT (#)
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Sick eyebrows!