Saturday, January 24, 2009

REBIRTH OF A NATION

The Rebirth of a Nation

Civilization is measured by the woman. If you want to take the world down, the place of attack is the female. If you want to build a world up, you start with the female. A woman is three-times the value of a man, because she brings forth life. Women teach and train the off-spring. When somebody wants to take the world down, they destroy the value of knowledge in a woman. And when you deny education to the female, you are denying it to a nation. When you deny education to a man, you have denied education to an individual. When you deny it to a woman, you have denied it to an entire people. That's how valuable a woman is. - Hon. Elijah Muhammad This is going to be the most sincere post I have ever written. This is dedicated to all of the women I have come into contact with. There is nothing more valuable and precious than a woman. The image of women has evolved and deteriorated simultaneously over time. We have lost respect of the true power that a woman welds. As a society as the role of the woman has evolved we have lost sight of how important women truly are. To only true comparison to the importance of the woman to society is that of the relationship of the Sun to the Earth. The Sun is often unappreciated despite all that it does for the Earth. First off let us not forget that the Sun is the center of the universe and the Earth revolves around the Sun. Most of the life forms on Earth are supported by sunlight. The climate and weather is driven by sunlight as well. Sunlight is also the primary source of energy for Earth. The power of the Sun is vast and is very dangerous. Exposure to sunlight for long periods of time causes cancer and can damage your eyes when staring at the sun for long periods of time. The woman is essentially the same entity as the sun. She is the center of the family and society. The family revolves around the role of the woman. The woman has the ability to breathe life figuratively and literally into a people. As the foundation upon which families and societies are built the woman’s job is vast. Women raise and teach the future of our society how can you not appreciate her and all of her magnificence. It is only through the power of a women can we return our nation to prosperity.
The future of our nation rests in the hands of women. It is a woman who shapes and determines the mind, behavior, attitude, and beliefs of the children. The woman’s role is symbolic of the Virgin Mary; like the Virgin Mary she is the carrier of the child of god. So she must raise her child with the purest of intentions and the utmost sincerity. As men it is our job to protect the women, much like the King protects the Queen in Chess. We have forgotten the importance of protecting our most valuable asset, the Black Woman. We have forgotten this and have allowed the Mother of Civilization to be mistreated not only by others but also by ourselves. It is now during the dawn of a new era that the woman will be placed back on her throne. It is through the Genes of Isis (Genesis) will we once again rise up and become a mighty nation.
I am a man and I’m a womanizer, I love women. However I’m not a womanizer in the traditional sense but in the spiritual sense. I love to be in the presence of women not just to take in their physical beauty but for the inner beauty and the positive energy that they posses. I have been blessed to meet women who generate a positive aura and provide inspiration and motivation just by being in the aura. You know when you are in the presence of someone who has the ability to change the world. You can see it in their written word, in their spoken word, and in their actions. Sometimes you can see it even if they can’t. I am drawn like a moth to the flame to some women because of that power. My biggest mistake is that some misinterpret my true desire. I come across as insincere when that is truly not the case. I want to build not destroy. So to all of the women who have mistaken what my true intentions are I offer my sincerest apology’s to you. Like the Earth I need the light of the Sun in order to thrive. There energy provides me with strength and power. I just want to form a union with them, a union of thoughts, ideas, and beliefs. Together through the alchemical marriage of the soul and intellect we can rebuild our nation. We must first put our faith in our women and ourselves. As the Pledge of Allegiance states “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands: one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." I pledge allegiance to my sisters that with the help of God to not be divided and rebuild our nation one piece at a time.
Waiting for the lord to rise I look into my daughter’s eyes and realize I’m going to learn through her. The messiah might even return through her. If I’m a do it I must change the world through her.” Common – Be

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

BARACK OBAMA'S INAUGURATION SPEECH

Text of President Barack Obama's inaugural address on Tuesday, as prepared for delivery and released by the Presidential Inaugural Committee.

OBAMA: My fellow citizens:

I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.

Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because we the people have remained faithful to the ideals of our forebears, and true to our founding documents.

So it has been. So it must be with this generation of Americans.

That we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood. Our nation is at war, against a far-reaching network of violence and hatred. Our economy is badly weakened, a consequence of greed and irresponsibility on the part of some, but also our collective failure to make hard choices and prepare the nation for a new age. Homes have been lost; jobs shed; businesses shuttered. Our health care is too costly; our schools fail too many; and each day brings further evidence that the ways we use energy strengthen our adversaries and threaten our planet.

These are the indicators of crisis, subject to data and statistics. Less measurable but no less profound is a sapping of confidence across our land — a nagging fear that America's decline is inevitable, and that the next generation must lower its sights.

Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America — they will be met.

On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord.

On this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn out dogmas, that for far too long have strangled our politics.

We remain a young nation, but in the words of Scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things. The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, passed on from generation to generation: the God-given promise that all are equal, all are free and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness.

In reaffirming the greatness of our nation, we understand that greatness is never a given. It must be earned. Our journey has never been one of shortcuts or settling for less. It has not been the path for the faint-hearted — for those who prefer leisure over work, or seek only the pleasures of riches and fame. Rather, it has been the risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things — some celebrated but more often men and women obscure in their labor, who have carried us up the long, rugged path towards prosperity and freedom.

For us, they packed up their few worldly possessions and traveled across oceans in search of a new life.

For us, they toiled in sweatshops and settled the West; endured the lash of the whip and plowed the hard earth.

For us, they fought and died, in places like Concord and Gettysburg; Normandy and Khe Sahn.

Time and again these men and women struggled and sacrificed and worked till their hands were raw so that we might live a better life. They saw America as bigger than the sum of our individual ambitions; greater than all the differences of birth or wealth or faction.

This is the journey we continue today. We remain the most prosperous, powerful nation on Earth. Our workers are no less productive than when this crisis began. Our minds are no less inventive, our goods and services no less needed than they were last week or last month or last year. Our capacity remains undiminished. But our time of standing pat, of protecting narrow interests and putting off unpleasant decisions — that time has surely passed. Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America.

For everywhere we look, there is work to be done. The state of the economy calls for action, bold and swift, and we will act — not only to create new jobs, but to lay a new foundation for growth. We will build the roads and bridges, the electric grids and digital lines that feed our commerce and bind us together. We will restore science to its rightful place, and wield technology's wonders to raise health care's quality and lower its cost. We will harness the sun and the winds and the soil to fuel our cars and run our factories. And we will transform our schools and colleges and universities to meet the demands of a new age. All this we can do. All this we will do.

Now, there are some who question the scale of our ambitions — who suggest that our system cannot tolerate too many big plans. Their memories are short. For they have forgotten what this country has already done; what free men and women can achieve when imagination is joined to common purpose, and necessity to courage.

What the cynics fail to understand is that the ground has shifted beneath them — that the stale political arguments that have consumed us for so long no longer apply. The question we ask today is not whether our government is too big or too small, but whether it works — whether it helps families find jobs at a decent wage, care they can afford, a retirement that is dignified. Where the answer is yes, we intend to move forward. Where the answer is no, programs will end. Those of us who manage the public's dollars will be held to account — to spend wisely, reform bad habits, and do our business in the light of day — because only then can we restore the vital trust between a people and their government.

Nor is the question before us whether the market is a force for good or ill. Its power to generate wealth and expand freedom is unmatched, but this crisis has reminded us that without a watchful eye, the market can spin out of control — and that a nation cannot prosper long when it favors only the prosperous. The success of our economy has always depended not just on the size of our gross domestic product, but on the reach of our prosperity; on our ability to extend opportunity to every willing heart — not out of charity, but because it is the surest route to our common good.

As for our common defense, we reject as false the choice between our safety and our ideals. Our founding fathers ... our found fathers, faced with perils we can scarcely imagine, drafted a charter to assure the rule of law and the rights of man, a charter expanded by the blood of generations. Those ideals still light the world, and we will not give them up for expedience's sake. And so to all the other peoples and governments who are watching today, from the grandest capitals to the small village where my father was born: know that America is a friend of each nation and every man, woman, and child who seeks a future of peace and dignity, and that we are ready to lead once more.

Recall that earlier generations faced down fascism and communism not just with missiles and tanks, but with sturdy alliances and enduring convictions. They understood that our power alone cannot protect us, nor does it entitle us to do as we please. Instead, they knew that our power grows through its prudent use; our security emanates from the justness of our cause, the force of our example, the tempering qualities of humility and restraint.

We are the keepers of this legacy. Guided by these principles once more, we can meet those new threats that demand even greater effort — even greater cooperation and understanding between nations. We will begin to responsibly leave Iraq to its people, and forge a hard-earned peace in Afghanistan. With old friends and former foes, we will work tirelessly to lessen the nuclear threat, and roll back the specter of a warming planet. We will not apologize for our way of life, nor will we waver in its defense, and for those who seek to advance their aims by inducing terror and slaughtering innocents, we say to you now that our spirit is stronger and cannot be broken; you cannot outlast us, and we will defeat you.

For we know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness. We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus — and non-believers. We are shaped by every language and culture, drawn from every end of this Earth; and because we have tasted the bitter swill of civil war and segregation, and emerged from that dark chapter stronger and more united, we cannot help but believe that the old hatreds shall someday pass; that the lines of tribe shall soon dissolve; that as the world grows smaller, our common humanity shall reveal itself; and that America must play its role in ushering in a new era of peace.

To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect. To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society's ills on the West — know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.

To the people of poor nations, we pledge to work alongside you to make your farms flourish and let clean waters flow; to nourish starved bodies and feed hungry minds. And to those nations like ours that enjoy relative plenty, we say we can no longer afford indifference to the suffering outside our borders; nor can we consume the world's resources without regard to effect. For the world has changed, and we must change with it.

As we consider the road that unfolds before us, we remember with humble gratitude those brave Americans who, at this very hour, patrol far-off deserts and distant mountains. They have something to tell us, just as the fallen heroes who lie in Arlington whisper through the ages. We honor them not only because they are guardians of our liberty, but because they embody the spirit of service; a willingness to find meaning in something greater than themselves. And yet, at this moment — a moment that will define a generation — it is precisely this spirit that must inhabit us all.

For as much as government can do and must do, it is ultimately the faith and determination of the American people upon which this nation relies. It is the kindness to take in a stranger when the levees break, the selflessness of workers who would rather cut their hours than see a friend lose their job which sees us through our darkest hours. It is the firefighter's courage to storm a stairway filled with smoke, but also a parent's willingness to nurture a child, that finally decides our fate.

Our challenges may be new. The instruments with which we meet them may be new. But those values upon which our success depends — hard work and honesty, courage and fair play, tolerance and curiosity, loyalty and patriotism — these things are old. These things are true. They have been the quiet force of progress throughout our history. What is demanded then is a return to these truths. What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility — a recognition, on the part of every American, that we have duties to ourselves, our nation, and the world, duties that we do not grudgingly accept but rather seize gladly, firm in the knowledge that there is nothing so satisfying to the spirit, so defining of our character, than giving our all to a difficult task.

This is the price and the promise of citizenship.

This is the source of our confidence — the knowledge that God calls on us to shape an uncertain destiny.

This is the meaning of our liberty and our creed — why men and women and children of every race and every faith can join in celebration across this magnificent Mall, and why a man whose father less than sixty years ago might not have been served at a local restaurant can now stand before you to take a most sacred oath.

So let us mark this day with remembrance, of who we are and how far we have traveled. In the year of America's birth, in the coldest of months, a small band of patriots huddled by dying campfires on the shores of an icy river. The capital was abandoned. The enemy was advancing. The snow was stained with blood. At a moment when the outcome of our revolution was most in doubt, the father of our nation ordered these words be read to the people:

"Let it be told to the future world ... that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survive...that the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came forth to meet (it)."

America, in the face of our common dangers, in this winter of our hardship, let us remember these timeless words. With hope and virtue, let us brave once more the icy currents, and endure what storms may come. Let it be said by our children's children that when we were tested we refused to let this journey end, that we did not turn back nor did we falter; and with eyes fixed on the horizon and God's grace upon us, we carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future generations.

Thank you. God bless you. And God bless the United States of America.

Saturday, January 17, 2009

"WHY"

"Why do you write"? I find that I'm asking myself this question too frquently. I know that I write because I enjoy it and I have a lot to say and I want to pass it on to the people to read. Although they might not agree with what I'm writing I know I have something to say and I just want to be heard. Some of the stuff that I write about is thought provoking and inspiring. The thing is I want to profit from it. However nobody sells well from dropping knowledge. The best sellers are usually the urban fiction and romance books. I can write like that but would I truly be doing a service to my community and my people by writing another Scarface or New Jack City. So do I write to make money or write to spread knowledge. It's a dilemma for me because I want to make a living from writing but until I can gain an consistent audience and following I will not be making any true money from my hobby. So when I ask myself why do I write my answer will continue to be because I love it

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

DEAR MR. PRESIDENT

Dear Mr. President
What’s good Mr. President, I like the way that sounds my dude. I guess congratulations are in order for your historic and monumental victory in November. I’m glad that I was able to be a part of history. Damn it seems so long ago since I sent you that last letter after you won the Democratic Presidential nomination. A lot of time has passed since then but I just wanted to reiterate to you how proud I am of your accomplishments. It has made me feel good to see how you have represented other men and what it means to be a true man. I want to come down on the 20th of January and Pop Champagne with you but I don’t have a ticket to commemorate this historical event so I’m going to have to watch it from home with my sons. As this should be a joyous and wonderful occasion the sad thing is we aren’t able to transition you in slowly and smoothly. The country and the entire world is in an economic crisis as we are the standard upon which the world moves. We need you to become the leader that we elected you to be; you are our point guard and our commander in chief. It’s time to lead us into the future as the visionary that we believe that you are. As I am familiar with your track record in the Senate, 1,986 bills authored and co sponsored in 8 years is outstanding. We now need you to work some of that visionary magic on our economic woes and breathe life back into this country. It is going on 76 years since the inauguration of the man history has deemed the greatest President in United States history, Franklin D. Roosevelt. Like you FDR was dealing with a recession he created social programs that revitalized the country and jumpstarted the economy. He provided immediate relief, recovery from economic collapse, and reform to prevent future economic recessions. That is the blueprint that you should follow Mr. President to save our country. Implementing social programs has the calming effect over the country because it shows that you are taking a proactive approach to fixing the problems that ail the country. As I don’t want to take up too much of your time as I know you have a lot of preparation to do. I just want to remind you like I said in my first letter that you have a purpose that goes deeper than being the first Black President. You represent to millions of other boys and young men who resemble you, hope. You provide them the hope that racism and prejudice are a thing of the past. You provide them the hope that with knowledge of self and building a relationship with God that anything is possible for them to achieve. You provide them with hope that they are no longer going to be viewed as the descendants of slaves but as the leaders of today and tomorrow. You provide them the hope that they no longer are going to be Niggers in the eyes of so many. The line “I’m out for President’s that represent me” is more than just a catchy rhyme. It means exactly what is says. You truly represent me Mr. President thank you for stepping up and taking the leadership mantel. I also want to ask something of you that will draw a lot of heat. I think it’s time you brought Joann Chesimard home. Pardon her for her alleged crimes and let our sister come back home it’s only right. I think that the police have killed enough of our brothers and sisters that they can take this loss. It’s something for you to think about my dude. Ok I’m going to end this letter wishing you much success and I’ll hit you up from time to time to let you know I got your back. Stay up Mr. President we got you.

Saturday, January 3, 2009

QUOTE OF THE DAY

Civilization is measured by the woman. If you want to take the world down, the place of attack is the female. If you want to build a world up, you start with the female. A woman is three-times the value of a man, because she brings forth life. Women teach and train the off-spring. So, if you are an ignorant, unlettered and foolish woman, you will make a foolish people.

When somebody wants to take the world down, they destroy the value of knowledge in a woman. And when you deny education to the female, you are denying it to a nation. When you deny education to a man, you have denied education to an individual. When you deny it to a woman, you have denied it to an entire people. That's how valuable a woman is.
Hon. Elijah Muhammad

Thursday, January 1, 2009

HAPPY NEW YEAR

I want to wish every one a Happy New Year for 2009. I hope this year is propserous and blessed for everyone out there. Good Bless