Link Love for 2008-06-08

My links for 2008-06-08

Obama Is The Democratic Nominee

Obama has clinched the nomination. History has been made, but regardless of the outcome history would have been made. Before everyone starts gloating and talking shit, however, I think it’s important for people to listen to what Melissa has to say with regards to the treatment Sen. Clinton received this primary season. Actually, you should [...]

On This Day

On this day, many moons ago, at this exact time, I was unleashed upon the world. My moms tells me that I had one eye open and one eye closed. I was also a week late. Heh, some things never change.

I Miss You, My Friend.

Tomorrow will be the third anniversary of Gibby’s passing. I post in her honor.

I miss You so much, my dear Gibby.

Made of Stupid

I’ve written about Chuck Knipp, the guy who does Shirley Q. Liquor before (I’d link, but that was the old Slant Truth now gone). Today, I came across a way too sympathetic Rolling Stone article from about a year ago on Knipp, by way of Professor Black Woman, with this bit of historical revisionism (emphasis [...]

Frankly, I’m too mad to blog right now…

And this is why.
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And that whole Seal Press thing? I’d like to thank the representatives of Seal Press for providing a perfect example of what entitled white privilege looks like. You may not realize it, but you’ve made my job much easier.
And as long as I’m in a bad mood, might I [...]

Vice President Rice?

You think hardcore conservatives hate Sen. McCain now? Just imagine if he selects Condoleezza Rice to be his Vice President. I can’t see it happening, but who knows? I’m cynical enough to believe that the Republicans might try to “one up” the Democrats by throwing a black woman into the mix. Why she would want [...]