tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20488696.post4640885270866544504..comments2023-09-28T05:21:47.397-05:00Comments on BLAXPLANATION: On Black Thursday, OJ, Idiocy and Mos Def..Another Conflict Theoristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03611335993936210835noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20488696.post-40061591692243679572007-10-05T08:35:00.000-05:002007-10-05T08:35:00.000-05:00Conflict...you made some fine points, but please a...Conflict...you made some fine points, but please allow me this retort; NO ONE, INCLUDING Bill Maher, knew what the hell Dr. West was saying!!! LOL! As I watched the clip, my coworker and I were laughing at how, in his attempt to clarify what Mos was saying, Dr. West seemed to just lose Bill and the rest of the audience. I can, however, definitely concede that Mos could have expressed himself more intelligently, and that to the folks who aren't familiar with his works, came off as a blubbering idiot. *SIGH* I guess he did kinda shoot himself in the foot. I'm still gonna support the brother; there are far worse clowns saying far worse things. Peace, brotherBLESSD1https://www.blogger.com/profile/01375754465584219700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20488696.post-69313842599308251882007-10-05T08:26:00.000-05:002007-10-05T08:26:00.000-05:00I have mixed feelings on the Mos Def thing. He co...I have mixed feelings on the Mos Def thing. He could have done [much] better, but I don't think it was an absolute train wreck.<BR/><BR/>I also have mixed feelings on the Taser guy. [Daily Show Quote Alert!!] Jon Stewart referred to his actions as douchebaggery [a word that I have decided to incorporate into my daily lexicon]. At the same time, police in ALL forms are starting to smell themselves just a little too much, and that concerns me. Here, there investigating an off duty cop that may or may not have played "Gunsmoke" by capping a 14 year old in the back of the dome over a stolen mini-bike. Cops are selected for their ability to control a situation [and their emotions]. Part of this comes from laziness. Rhymefest has a lyric "Can't run, so they're chasin' niggas down with bullets." It's too true. <BR/><BR/>As far as Freddy Kru-I mean OJ...*sigh*.Breezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01487826139719603042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20488696.post-27729957630971883722007-09-28T16:46:00.000-05:002007-09-28T16:46:00.000-05:00Peace blessd1,Here's my thing: You can be comforta...Peace blessd1,<BR/><BR/>Here's my thing: You can be comfortable on a televised panel and not come across like a stark-raving lunatic. How many times did Dr. West have to tap Mos on the arm and clarify what he'd just said? Keep in mind that this wasn't one of his concerts. Most people watching the show had no idea who he was and he left the impression that he's an idiot - which you and I know isn't true.<BR/><BR/>Don't believe me? Google "Mos Def" and "idiot" and see what comes up.Another Conflict Theoristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03611335993936210835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20488696.post-11742516055636547192007-09-28T13:30:00.000-05:002007-09-28T13:30:00.000-05:00Man...I was so with you on all of your points, up ...Man...I was so with you on all of your points, up until the Mos Def comment. Now, granted, I'm extremely jaded b/c I'm a big fan, but I don't think his interview was THAT bad. Even though he debates relevant topics, Bill Maher encourages a more lively, fun-spirited conversation with his guests, and I think Mos was actually just carrying himself in a comfortable manner. We KNOW the brutha can carry himself intelligently if needed, but probably felt an air of familiarity with Bill as such was displayed in their conversation. Also, let's ask the question: when defending hip-hop as was recently done on B.E.T., who would you rather have as a panelist; T.I. and Nelly...as they were panelists on the show, or Mos Def? Still, I can see how someone who's never had any exposure to Mos could definitely mistake him as just another caricature personifying hip hop. Overall, good post, sir!BLESSD1https://www.blogger.com/profile/01375754465584219700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20488696.post-72087033002160833322007-09-28T13:28:00.000-05:002007-09-28T13:28:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.BLESSD1https://www.blogger.com/profile/01375754465584219700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20488696.post-19995146572837757642007-09-26T00:38:00.000-05:002007-09-26T00:38:00.000-05:001. I couldn't agree more. Hurray for Jena 6! I mus...1. I couldn't agree more. Hurray for Jena 6! I must say, I am thoroughly enjoying the solidarity of the protests surrounding the Jena 6. I too wore black.<BR/><BR/>2. Why won't O.J. leave it alone himself? I have my opinions about his murder trail. But, O.J. isn't helping himself at all. Publishing that book definitely didn't help. I just wish he would go away....<BR/><BR/>3. That fool definitely deserved to be tasered. I enjoyed the Hammer remix of that fool. Funny how he is found to receive an enormous amount of media attention for his buffonery. That fact that minorities are clearly victims of rampant, excessive tasing on a regular basis truly angers me that this fool is receiving so much air time. Free speech violation they're calling it. How about Civil Rights violations of minorities?<BR/><BR/>4. No, I didn't see Mos Def. I heard a few stories about it. I must say, I am disappointed because Mos Def is one of my favorites and I would have thought that he would represent in an admirable manner. The fact that he didn't is saddening.<BR/><BR/>4.Kokomanzedeushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09712313056285593716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20488696.post-83261799476678611162007-09-24T15:09:00.000-05:002007-09-24T15:09:00.000-05:00Oh, and I missed the Bill Maher (or however you sp...Oh, and I missed the Bill Maher (or however you spell his name) Mos Def interview, but if he sounded as bad as you say, I don't think I care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20488696.post-52784866182234925642007-09-24T15:08:00.000-05:002007-09-24T15:08:00.000-05:00I would just like to note that every single Today ...I would just like to note that every single Today Show anchor was wearing black that day....on purpose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com