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Tomb Of the Unknown Soldier (VIDEO)

May 29th, 2006 at 04:16 by MsUnderestimated

In honor of all of the American veterans who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom, FNS’s “Person of the Week” was appropriately Army Staff Sgt. Alfred Lanier, who is the Head Guard at the Tom of the Unknown Soldier.

If only the average American had this much dedication and resolve, they would not be screaming for an immediate pull-out of Iraq. Regardless of what some believe, this country IS worth both fighting and dying for.

To all the men and women who have served this country, in whatever capacity, I salute you. We owe you an eternal debt of gratitude. Not even hurricane Isabel could stop these men from keeping the vigil.

Have a Happy Memorial Day, and NEVER FORGET!

Watch the video here.

Ian also picked this up later in the evening. I’ve also shared this with my friends at Jo’s Cafe, Amy Proctor’s place, Gribbit’s Word, One Big Dog, and Cao’s Blog.

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“Go To War And Kill Veterans”

May 29th, 2006 at 12:45 by MsUnderestimated

… so suggests the website Scoop.co.nz as an option for the “hip hop” generation, and about an upcoming event featuring none other than Georgia Congresswoman and Capitol Hill Police-abuser, Cynthia McKinney! People, take close note of the attendees of this event. None are of extreme significance, but all worthy of watching and knowledge that they are no friends of the United States.

McKinney who is most notably known for her public tussles with the Capitol Police, but she’s got a long history here in Georgia, just like her daddy does, of absolute political corruption. Don’t know anything about her past besides the Capitol Hill scuffle? Remember shortly after 9/11 when Rudy Giuliani was offered that mega $$$ from the Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, but on the condition that America accepted some responsibility for the attacks? Well, Rudy said basicaly “FFFFF you!”, but McKinney stepped up to the money plate shouting “GIMME GIMME FOR MY BLACK PEOPLE!” How TRULY embarassed I was to be from this state!

Somewhere in between there was the lunacy of her House Bill to request all documents surrounding Tupac Shakur’s murder to be made public. ???? What? As if this was a governmental conspiracy? What is it now? East Coast vs. West Wing? Whatever!

We’re still waiting on the outcome of her Grand Jury situation with the Capitol Hill police.

Now that brings me to the latest news. Cynthia wants to arm the hip hop community with “weapons of mass instruction.” Oh, please! Cynthia’s apparently hosting a “Hip Hop Power Shop” on June 10th at the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Can you believe such a place exists? What a shame.

Well, according to the Press Release, here’s the details of the event:

Cynthia McKinney & The 4th Hip Hop Power Shop

Monday, 29 May 2006, 9:28 am
Press Release: US Congressional Representative

Press Advisory, May 25, 2006

WHO: Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney
WHAT: Hosts the fourth annual Hip Hop Power Shop
WHEN: Saturday, June 10th, 2006 10:00 am 4:00 pm
WHERE: Tupac Amaru Shakur Center, 5616 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain, GA

Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney and the Hip Hop community are coming together to promote the awareness and empowerment of young people. We are “ARMING OUR YOUTH WITH WEAPONS OF MASS INSTRUCTION,” teaching the young how to engage in the social-political system. Congresswoman McKinney believes that young people will be able to take their destiny into their own hands, and soar to heretofore-unseen levels of achievement. To that end, this year’s H.H.P.S. will be the most informative and inspiring ever.

Confirmed as participants joining Rep. McKinney in the fourth Annual Hip Hop Power Shop: Bobby Brown, Professor Griff, Gotti, Public Enemy, Chuck D, M-1 (Dead Prez), Rosa Clemente, Davey D, Nappy Roots Scales, DJ Jelly, Monica Benderman, wife of prisoner of conscience Sgt. Kevin Benderman, Ingemar Smith, Veterans for Peace, Denise Thomas Military Families Speak Out, Rev. Markel Hutchins, community activist, Steven Waddy Georgia Coalition for a People’s Agenda, Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Baba Curtis and Minister Server and many more.

Nationally known DJ Greg Street from Atlanta’s #1 radio station, V-103 will be the Master of ceremony.

This year’s Hip Hop Power Shop will also feature participation from Mr. Tony Gray a nationally recognized radio consultant, programmer and station owner.

Events include a Katrina Tribunal, Mock Congress on the Tupak Shakur Records Release Act, poetry readings, and panels on Countering Culture: Attacks on Political Musicians and Youth, and Hip Hop History and Speak Out, and on Countering Recruitment: Realities of War and Military Service.

The Hip Hop Power Shop will wrap up with a performance by Moodswing Productions recording artist: “JR”.

COUNTERING CULTURE: CHALLENGES AND SURVIVAL FOR YOUTH OF COLOR
Arming Our Youth With Weapons of Mass Instruction

What’s coming at them:
Attack on cultural icons and leadership (Tupac and MLK)
Police repression
War on Black Youth
Dead end jobs
Cutting social support
Military recruitment and poverty draft

Options:
Go to war and kill veterans
Prisons

Real solutions:
Voter registration forms, get out the vote
Community based alternatives (have support groups table?)
Self-improvement (education, job training, talents and skills)
Building community
Empowerment and resistance

So, her optioins for the “hip hop” crowd include killing veterans? Excuse me?

And the workshops scheduled includes:

10:10 11:00 AM
Katrina Tribunal and Mock Congress on Tupac Shakur Records Act (hmmm… I think would probably be a fun thing to attend; you know, just for laughs)

11:10PM 12:00PM
Panel 1: Countering Culture: Attacks on Political Musicians and Youth

12:30 1:20 PM
Panel 2: Countering Recruitment: Realities of War and Military Service

1:30 2:20 PM
Panel 3: Countering Culture: Hip Hop History and Speak Out

Oh, joy. Should I bring my own popcorn? My own “40″? Should I wear my new “grilz,” bring my own “bling,” or should I just flash the Benjamins? I wonder if it will draw as many fans as the Fair Tax Rally I attended last Wednesday? I won’t know, because I won’t go. Just not interested. I may not be interested, but I am troubled by the listed “options” above, one being “Go to War and Kill Veterans.” Hmmmm… that’s a scary thought. Sound familiar?

Oh, and I forgot… “peace out” and “word to yo mutha” (you can thank her for keeping you in poverty).

Also seen at Jo’s Cafe, RightWingNews, Right on the Right, BigDog, Gribbit’s Word, Stop the ACLU, My Vast Right Wing Conspiracy, Amy Proctor’s Place, Euphoric Reality, and Cao’s Blog.

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