Sitting in Starbucks getting some work done. The problem with having a home office is that “home” and “office” are contradictory terms. When the office feels like home, it can be hard to get work done. When home feels like the office, you’ve officially messed up a good thing.
Anyway, I’m in here, and they’re playing a typical Starbucks blend of music from the ’60s. Good mix, actually. I’m always okay with hearing “Papa Don’t Take No Mess” and “Shake” back-to-back. Last song was “Ball of Confusion.”
I dig “Ball of Confusion.” Always have. It’s not quite song-writing genius–I still contend Whitfield’s masterpiece is, was, and will be “Papa Was a Rolling Stone”–but it does a pretty good job of making the world sound good and messed up. That was the plan, I figured.
But the Temps say that the only safe place is the Indian reservation. I’ve never been on a reservation, but I must ask this–is the Indian reservation actually safe? From what I’ve read, reservations are the original projects.
Moral of the story–even though the song is an extended piece of hyperbole, the world’s actually more jacked up than they thought. Not a good sign.
Monday, I believe, I’ll have to write something on Obama. I’ll be damned, but it looks like he can win the Democratic nomination, at least. It reminds me of an Eddie Murphy from “Delirious” where he talks about white people joking around and saying they’re going to vote for Jesse Jackson, then waking up the next morning and saying, “he fucking won?”
Yeah, dude might win. And I really don’t know what to make of it.
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I say be glad that Obama is doing well thus far. The true litmus test will be on ‘Super Tuesday’ which is coming up shortly. Either way I believe Obama and Hillary should run on the same ticket to maximize the Dems chance of securing the ‘White’ House. If they allow their bickering to let another Republican slimeball his way into the office of President, then I think the American public will be officially done with the Democratic party.
I’m with you Bo! I really know what to make of it either. But it really looks like he just might…
I’m with you Bo! I really don’t know what to make of it either. But it really looks like he just might…
Yeah, I don’t know what to make of it either. I was raised in Houston too…LOL. Further, I remember how red the middle of the country looked during the 2004 election. I think they need to do an overlay and see where he’s drawing all these delegates from. Namely, is he carrying states that will swing blue when it’s all said and done? If not, now ain’t the time for experimental candidates, whether black or female; we need the Republicans out of the White House.
There is no such thing as a home office. I can’t be expected to work if :
1. I can sit in my draws.
2. The Price is Right can be viewed at 11 AM.
Couple that with the boss being lax on blunts and naps…well.
Well if Obama wins, it won’t be because white folks were voting for him on a goof. He’s connecting with a lot of people.
Both he and Hilary better look out for Edwards though. While they’re tearing each other up, the Brad Pitt of politics might be the one left standing.
If you get a chance to hear him in person, he’s sounds like a blended, straightforward version JFK, MLK and RFK.
I heard him yesterday, and he seems sincere and genuine. The type of guy you’d expect to do what he’s currently doing, and be able to kick back and enjoy a brew with you.
I gotta say this though. Hearing him speak in person, I got that giddy feeling inside, the kind that I first felt when my parents let me order Wrestlemania for the first time as a kid.