If you want racism, you'll see it everywhere you look...

So what's all the fuss about this picture being racist? Honestly, the first thing that came to mind when I saw this picture was: "Hey, that's Lebron with a really hot woman (I didn't realize it was Giselse)". My first thought wasn't: "Hey, that's a black man with a white woman", let alone "Hey, that's a black man posing like king kong about to violently impose himself on a white woman". I have no idea what kind of paranoid, race mongering "activist/scholar" came up with that one.

I don't know, maybe it's because I was raised to look beyond race, but it didn't even register in my brain that Lebron was black when I saw this picture. I just saw him as Lebron, the really badass basketball player that I'm a fan of. So, the ability for me to jump to the conclusion that this picture was racist wasn't even a possibility for me because I don't usually look at the world through a racial microscope in search of the microbe racism.

Sometimes, I think multi-cultural/ethnic study "activist/scholars" in this country get way too carried away with the race issue. Their ability to find racism in almost anything from a candy wrapper to a sexy picture is truly incredible and worth every tax dollar we spend on keeping them as faculty at respected public universities. I kind of see them like the characters in the movie Numbers or Pi. If you're paranoid and obsessive enough about something you'll be able to see it everywhere. Kind of like Jim Carrey seeing patterns with numbers everywhere he looks or the main character from PI who drives himself crazy because he just can't let the number go. The same is true with "scholars" that see racism everywhere because that's all they think about all the time. They need to let it go a little bit before they drive themselves crazy, and the general public along with them. Despite their obsession with race, there truly are people out there who don't think about it when they're dealing with people in everyday life. It'll be a truly a great day for the world when we can all do that. Of course, once that happens these "activist/scholars" will be out of the job.

Oh, and check out this article by Jason Whitlock of the Kansas City Star regarding the Lebron/Gisele photo shoot. He's a great sportswriter and is a pretty funny guy too. He makes a great point about how no one has a problem with Tyler Perry using negative black stereo types to make millions, but how everyone was up in arms about this sexy pic in Vogue.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/7955740/Am-I-supposed-to-be-mad-
about-LeBron?

Brett Michaels Valtrex Commericial!

"Thanks to Valtrex, only 3 out of the 10 girls Brett Michaels boned last week caught herpes!"

*We're not so sure about other communicable diseases.

Okay, so I saw this show for the first time the other night. Man, if that fucking doucebag didn't catch herpes back in the 80's he's the luckiest douchebag, du-rag wearing, motherfucker ever. Man, I can't believe this guy is scoring like that. No wait, I saw the girls on the show. They're even bigger douchebag, bitches than him. Well, almost.

The show and the people on it kind of remind me of that song "Fake Plastic Trees". Man, no wonder this country is going to shit (or possibly already has.

Fuck shaving my head when I go bald. I'm wearing headbands. That's so fucking cool! I wonder if Brett will still be sporting a sweet headband and extensions when he's sixty?

Notice how when he was younger the top of his du-rag was on the bottom of his hairline. Now the top of the du-rag is almost on top of his head.

Rock on, Brett Michaels! You're even more badass than you were in the '80s. Soooooo, weak.

Axl even has enough rock 'n roll class not to do a show like that, thank God. He is much too bad ass for that. Then again, Axl is probably broke and in jail right now too.

THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL...

"Cheney to Mideast with "rich agenda" on oil, peace."

Apparently, this is the new face of peace, just look at that permanent smirk and those disdainful eyes. He's probably calculating how much richer he's going to be, and how that may make him feel at peace.

Bush kind of looks scared and confused as usual, but he doesn't seem to have that blind arrogant air about him anymore. He kind of looks like a little kid who just shit his pants and is trying to convince everyone that he didn't shit his pants.

At any rate, those visages inspire confidence.

L.A. Trash...

And I'm not talking about the homeless people. Just imagine that this pickup truck is a Rolls Royce...

So, I was walking over to New Japan when I saw this asshole in a Rolls Royce park where this pick-up truck is (I didn't have my camera on me-I took the picture 5 minutes too late). Anyways, this prick zoomed up, neglected to put his change in the meter, immediately got a ticket from a meter maid, ran into the 7-11 to get a squishy, and then came back to take the ticket off his windshield. The only reaction he had to the ticket was a scoff, which said: "This is chump change to me". It didn't even bother him that he got a ticket. He's much too rich and classy to carry chump change for parking meters with him, unless the chump change is in denominations of Jackson. All I could think was: "what a fucking asshole". He could have put the change in the meter and gave the sixty dollars for the ticket to the homeless veterans (most of the homeless in this area are veterans let out of the veterans center right up the street-more on this later). Well, that's this wonderful country for you. I don't know about you, but I'm getting sick and tired of people like that guy in the Rolls Royce.

How much education is really worth to America...

One of the many fringe benefits of teaching in L.A....

Wow! How generous of Kleenex! Another great corporation investing in America's future! Don't forget that teachers end up spending the most money on their brand anyways. I myself have gone through ten boxes this year! Not to mention, two boxes in the last week.

Well, this horrendous virus has kept me down for the last week, and as a result I haven't spent much time editing my book. For those of you who care I'll be posting sample chapters from my book at the month regardless if I finish the last edit or not. In the mean time keep reading the blog. I'm going to start blogging about my substitute teaching experience, although the best episodes from my experience have already been incorporated into the novel.

Stay well,
Skomalley

It's a Sad, Mad World

R.I.P

Man, it's crazy to think that I subbed for this kid a couple years ago. He was about to go to Stanford with a full-scholarship. Instead, some fucking dirt-bag, knuckleheads shot him down dead in front of his house. Shit doesn't make any sense. What's wrong with this country?

Can't we all just get along...?

It's unfortunate that the Democrats can't even get along anymore. A joint ticket would make for a sure win, while a single ticket makes it a lot easier for McCain to win. And while Obama deserves a shot at the Presidency in reality he's not ready. If he could swallow his pride and join up with Hillary they'd be a formidable match-up with her know how and his charisma. Not to mention, they'd draw most of the independent and a Democrat voters to their side. In addition, Barack could learn the ropes and gain experience while serving with Hillary. It's conceivable that he could spend the next 16 years in the White House (eight as Hillary's vice-president and eight as president when she opts out). Granted, that would mean they'd have to win two elections, and he'd have to follow up by winning his own two elections. But that'll never happen because of foolish pride.

Oh well, it was just a thought. But if McCain wins they'll both be kicking themselves for not joining up for the sure victory instead of being hard headed politicians who want all the glory for themselves. Here's an idea: put your money where your mouths are and do what's best for the American people. Does that entail bickering and tearing each other down for the next few months (doing the Republicans a favor)?

The American Way: It's only Wrong if you get caught...

Like the boys in TOOL said in one of their songs from the Opiate album-what a Jerk Off. I bet he's thinking of some bullshit excuse that he can use to cover his ass, while simultaneously thinking how he can keep bangin' hookers in his spare time. Just another respectable, rich American loaded with honor and values. No wonder this country is fucked.

The Huckster loses faith...

I guess Jesus, Chuck Norris, a few miracles, and some cool looking retro-uzis weren't powerful enough to overthrow Satan and his Dogs of War.


I love you Satan, you're all soft and cuddly. It makes me want to shut my eyes and imagine a hundred years of war.