The Return Of Mechasmack

Condoleeza has some interesting words about race a few days ago. It was kinda nice to see her remind people that she is actually black. Maybe all this recent talk about race will actually move people toward having a real dialog about it without fear of the political correctness police. I think that's the only way that we're going to get past it in this country. However, one thing that definitely ticks me off is people who want to ignore the problem or speak as if there is no problem. It's usually someone who has not been affected by racism at all. I don't want to point fingers but they usually fit a certain profile. (Was that racist of me?)

Yes, that's right. He did almost say "cotton pickin'"

What the hell? Is it 1990 again?

I would think that even Flavor Flav would be above this mess. Seriously, is there a market for this? Aren't the people involved ashamed of themselves? Can just anybody write a pilot these days?

So I dugg up this article this morning and had to say I was surprised:

The 5 Best Mass Transit Systems in the World

I was surprised to see Chicago in the top 5. Really!!?? Ask anybody who's been riding the L for the past couple of years and I'm sure they'd disagree. Between the construction and poor service, it's been a little rough for commuters. But maybe we've gotten spoiled over the years. I'll admit, the train system in Chi-Town has served me well over the years. And now I just realized that I've been living in the city for almost 10 years now. If you'd asked me ten years ago, I'd have though I'd be in the burbs somewhere with a wife and kids and maybe even a dog. But I digress. So are public transportation systems in other cities that bad that we rank in the top 5? I guess we'll have to see what people say if we get the Olympics in 2016. I'll be telecommuting that summer.

Thank you Mary J for holding it down for so long.
Thank you Mary J for revealing your pain so that others can heal.
Thank you Mary J for continuing to grow as an artist.
Thank you Mary J for performing with all your heart.