It's hard for me, a black man, to understand some folks in the majority population and the indifference they feel about their fellow countrymen who happen to be black.I just read somewhere that white people can't really help themselves. That it's sort of a subconscious condition that is brought on by their own "color aroused" issues, and that it manifests itself no matter how well intentioned they are.
I am thinking of the governor of Alabama as I write this post.
His response to the tragic death of a little 8 year old girl was stunning in its level of insensitivity and ignorance.
"Thursday, after a search coordinated by local police and the FBI, as well as volunteers from the community, Hiawayi’s body was found behind an abandoned building. Police are investigating her death as a homicide, in conjunction with the FBI; no cause of death or possible suspects have been announced.
When reporters asked Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley to comment on the news that Hiawayi’s body had been found, these were the words of comfort and support he had for Hiawayi’s family:*
Gov. Bentley has not yet replied to press queries about his comments Thursday (see update below), but on Friday, he abruptly offered a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect and has issued a written statement saying something rather different from his earlier comments about the sad family with its possible drug and alcohol problems:
Of course the governor changed his stance after outside pressure helped to soothe his conscience.
But as the writer in Wonkette eloquently stated, the governor would have had something quite different to say if little blond 8 year old Hannah had been murdered in such a fashion.
When reporters asked Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley to comment on the news that Hiawayi’s body had been found, these were the words of comfort and support he had for Hiawayi’s family:*
“There are things that happen we just don’t understand. There are difficulties in families. We don’t know, maybe drug related. Maybe alcohol related. Maybe family problems. We just don’t know what the situation is.”
Bentley added he needs to do everything he can to make families more sound.What a peach. A child goes missing, her family is frantic and organizing a search for her, and the governor’s first thought when her body is found is to shake his head and pontificate on the sad, sad state of the Black Family In America Today. And let’s keep in mind that absolutely no one in law enforcement has said anything to suggest that Haiwayi’s family had anything to do with her abduction and killing. Needless to say, people in Alabama are Not Happy.
Gov. Bentley has not yet replied to press queries about his comments Thursday (see update below), but on Friday, he abruptly offered a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect and has issued a written statement saying something rather different from his earlier comments about the sad family with its possible drug and alcohol problems:
“Dianne and I were heartbroken to learn of the tragic death of this innocent child. We have been praying and following the situation closely, and our prayers for comfort are with Hiawayi’s family.
“We won’t rest until this little girl’s killer is brought to justice. Alabama’s state law enforcement agencies have been actively assisting the Prichard Police Department in the investigation into the death of Hiawayi Robinson. I directed the Secretary of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Spencer Collier, to go to Prichard and offer any resources needed. As soon as Hiawayi was reported missing, we sent 10 State Bureau of Investigation agents to Prichard, and our Trooper Aviation Unit also assisted in helping to find Hiawayi. Those agents will remain in Prichard until a suspect has been arrested. Furthermore, I’ve directed an increased presence of state troopers in Prichard until the person who committed this terrible act has been found.”
Of course the governor changed his stance after outside pressure helped to soothe his conscience.
But as the writer in Wonkette eloquently stated, the governor would have had something quite different to say if little blond 8 year old Hannah had been murdered in such a fashion.
"And yes, we are bloody well playing the race card. Anyone who thinks Gov. Bentley or any politician would say the same thing if an 8-year-old white girl went missing and was found murdered is a fool. Don’t worry, we’re already taking bets on which Fox News anchor will insist that Bentley’s comments had nothing to do with race." [Source] (h/t Dena for this story)
Finally, I didn't want to blog about this next story, but.......OK I am going to go ahead and blog about it.
There is this woman in Florida, who, thanks to plastic surgery, now has three breasts.
I will not post her picture on this site, but one of you sickos who gets off on such things can click on this link to see just what a woman with three breasts happens to look like.
"A massage therapist claims to have undergone plastic surgery to obtain a third breast.
Jasmine Tridevil (not her real name) says she had the surgery “a few months ago” and is now hell bent on starring in her own reality TV show.
The 21-year-old has hired a camera crew to follow her around and hopes to pitch her show to MTV. Writing on her Facebook page, she says she has upcoming appearances on the Jimmy Kimmel show and the Inside Edition."
Lord have mercy! This is just sick.
And no, I would not feel any different if this woman had plastic surgery to add another ass.
That would be just as sick....I think.
Jasmine Tridevil (not her real name) says she had the surgery “a few months ago” and is now hell bent on starring in her own reality TV show.
The 21-year-old has hired a camera crew to follow her around and hopes to pitch her show to MTV. Writing on her Facebook page, she says she has upcoming appearances on the Jimmy Kimmel show and the Inside Edition."
Lord have mercy! This is just sick.
And no, I would not feel any different if this woman had plastic surgery to add another ass.
That would be just as sick....I think.
