Scractching my head all this time: Part IV

Well, here it is. After I sat in my chair, I have to ask these annoying questions to the confused minds of Americans. And the world. Oh, I’m scratching my head again. 

Why is Puerto Rico is being dissed by 45?

Are the Cigma Commercials about the Doctors really getting their messages out, or is it just seeing the TV Doctors or Scrubs?

So it seems that the “Tiki Torch” brigade wants to protest again. About what now?

Recently: the Family Matters cast got reunited on Entertainment Weekly. But what about Jaimee Foxworth?

 

It’s funny though, it seems that many run to the American Red Cross to help fundraise but still sleep on UMCOR. You know what UMCOR is right? Hint it’s a church organization!

What about that Blackish Juneteenth episode?

 

Or this from Blackish?

 

About time: Those of us in the United Methodist Men are actually talking about Domestic Violence. But are there any more black males in the United Methodist Men and the BMCR are speaking out?

 

October is also the month of Bully Awareness. Why are we not talking more about this?

The NFL is devoting it’s Crucial Catch for all types of diseases and symptoms for October. Just to think, is every month an awareness month?

It’s interesting that many feel that Colin Kaepernick is blackballed. Do you think that many in the employment game are being blackballed for jobs whom are black? Where are the voices for them? Come on, woke folks. Why aren’t you in this?! Where are the Black Fists for this?! Hmmm……

Foxconn is still the jury out in question. What about those whom are in the black community that have a voice?

So Milwaukee: what about that Streetcar, eh? With the endorsement of Potawatomi Hotel and Casino being “The Hop?” And no, the funds can’t be spent on Fire and Police.

You think churches are bad? What about those club shootings? And those mall fights? Let that sink in.

For you young folks and college kids: What the heck is “HOCO?” Is this the new thing of Homecoming?

Can black folks be of Men and Women of God and be patriotic and be woke of consciousness of social injustice?

Racial overtones still strike America. And yes we still know it. Even the Air Force Academy needs to recognize it. Do they?

Why were folks tripping when Hugh Hefner passed on with the “Playboy checkered past” of his indifference plus also MISSED having a page of Civil Rights?

Matter of fact, why wasn’t Dick Gregory’s Military Life wasn’t summarized besides him of being a Comedian, fraternity member of Alpha Phi Alpha, and a Activist?

You know Baba means father in Swahili, right?

Will the Wisconsin Badgers Football Team ever get to a major bowl championship and win it?

Since David Clarke resigned as Sheriff, why is he still talking mess on Twitter?

So Freedom of Speech is and has been under attack. Really? Reference Jemele Hill.

Let’s be honest: Trump is a hater of Obama’s success. Do we know the real reason besides his undoing of the ideas?

Can all Alumni Associations whom don’t have Black or African-American Alumni Chapters start one? And no it’s not racist!

Will local radio stations invite Alumni Associations to talk about the ideas positive in the community among Alums?

All that talk about being woke on Facebook could get you fired. Or maybe not?

Is Larry Flynt really doing the idea of paying someone whom can impeach the land of 45 leader?

When single men are mentioned alot, especially on male forums about each other, why do the women chime in? Ladies it’s not always about you. Let us men have our moment!

When looking for work, why do these companies assume that you should work in the insurance, temp service, or office fields? Um…no!

Why do folks in Milwaukee talk jack about Milwaukee Public Schools, but offer NO SOLUTIONS?!!!

Are men (and sometimes women) really afraid of doctors, or is it a psychological thing? Or what you hear from other men (and sometimes women) that they are lying?

So what was the best concerts, sporting events, wrestling matches or any other event at the Soon-to-be-gone Bradley Center?

Is the AT&T Blade Spark Prepaid Phone is a good phone?

You know that Milwaukee Public Schools has it’s Alumni Hub and Events to have, right?

Why can’t Pontiac comeback as it’s own brand? Let them go, GM!

Can Amazon really make it in Milwaukee?

So all the mess that Donald Trump 45 is making, who is the blame? The Jill Stein voters, Black Voters whom stayed home, the Millennials who didn’t vote enough, or those whom are the 53% that actually voted for you know who? Prepared to get screwed!

CALLOUT:  13 years ago this month, I got attacked by workers of the The Milwaukee Urban League, and Manpower in Milwaukee and yes I laid a piece of my mind on them about 7 months later. And I never forget them hating on my distance education with UW-Stout. Why do these folks still exist in their organizations? Does this spell “doom” in Milwaukee and in certain parts of America?

If folks in Milwaukee hate or don’t understand Telepresence so much, why is it being taught now in the MPS High Schools? Maybe the Milwaukee Urban League and Manpower need to research more before attacking folks.

Is Harvey Weinstein fired yet?

Is Russia really guilty about about the “warning news” about the 2016 Election?

See we know that when folks mess up, we think they’re not good enough. Why?

Hate to ask: why are so many folks think they have this attitude from High School? Stuff like that will get you nowhere.

Will Scott Walker be out of the Governor’s chair in 2018?

Can any job wipe away Student Loan Debt?

Terry Crews just revealed to the world that he was groped a year ago infront of his family. Now I know that men will probably laugh or scoff off the subject like it meant nothing. Um….Men and I do mean MEN: STOP LAUGHING AND JOKING! This incident is not a joke, it’s a crime. I know that when women go through this they don’t forget it and they tell their groups about it. But for us when we stay silent or having this “MANBOX” of being tough and can’t show emotion, were are weak in a sense of not being real about it. MEN stop the manbox mentality and actually get the talking about with our young boys, our men’s groups, etc. Like Domestic Violence, we can be victims of this as well. It’s not a joke. Do I need to go back to this again? I think we need to.

 

Last thing on the menu: Why is this black woman mad at this? A Service Dog in a restaurant? Really?! Warning Graphic Content.

 

This is so silly! Really it is. Everywhere I see restaurants that have notices or signs about “Service Dogs are welcome” and it’s legal. So why is this woman is ranting about that it’s a bad thing? And the Dog’s handler in the video is a Veteran that has PTSD!  And she noted that her husband’s father served also. Here is the thing, this is so very stupid of her this, Ciara Miller going into a restaurant and doing this rant. Of course she stated her opinion of about the subject. But however in the end, she lost. And yes she is probably being labeled as a “Angry Black Woman” that black women are tired of hearing. But this is a prime example of NOT READING THE RULES about the subject of seeing Service Dogs in public places! Several months ago, I saw a Service Dog at a Red Lobster and his handler was a Veteran. I didn’t pop off like this lady did. I saw service dogs at Run/Walk events, Bus Stops, even back in my day when riding the Bus. Even my old Technical College where I graduated had SERVICE DOGS! Even Summerfest, even places I know that have needs! So what is this chick is talking about? All because of a Service Dog in a restaurant. Good Lord!

And the VERY last thing to ask: Have we missed Obama? Be honest. You know you do.

 

 

 

 

Part III: You know where I’m going with this.

For the second time, I had to sit in my chair and looking at all the upgraded mess in the land of 45. Believe me, I like many of you are still watching football and also being woke in a sense to counteractive with the nonsense that Ol’ Donnie has done.

Oh, what has Ol’ Donnie done now you ask? Same B.S. Everyday! We know it. Most recently another Hurricane struck Puerto Rico. I’m looking at this footage of 45 doing this crazy stunt. Look at this:

This is so stupid! Really. 45 tossing paper towels to the folks in Puerto Rico. Almost like shooting hoops. Um…this is not a basketball game!  It’s not a game, 45! You know better than this. As a matter of fact, he doesn’t know. And YOU the 50% plus percent, it’s your fault. You picked him. Let that sink in. And the rest of world would be like, “whelp those Americans are at it again. You had a great president like Barack Obama that did so well, but then elected a MORON like Donald J. Trump”. I know that many in the world doesn’t think that many of us Americans doesn’t think like him. OH NO! But many have this assumption that this is what America is about. We got the land of opportunity in all of that, but when it comes to NOT holding up the ideals, that is when we fall flat on our stomachs. We’ve been flopping for about 241 years since the declaration has been signed. And consequently, over 150 since the birth of Juneteenth Day. That’s right I said it!

But really, who in their right minds would do this and get away with this like murder? That is what this really is. Getting away with murder. And 45 is off to a bad start doing it. The irony of all this is, Donald Trump or the leader of the land of 45 in squeamish is getting away with this from trying to undo the ACA, in which many Americans need to keep up with the Health thing, and many of the things that Obama had, Trump is trying to undo! THAT IS WRONG! And last November that was the straw that broke the camel’s back! And now he wants to build a wall on the U.S.- Mexico border. Ironically, there is wall built on the border anyway. Investigate that!

In speaking of getting away with murder, “Forced Patriotism” is heck of a drug. And it seems that this MORONIC LEADER is still at it when it comes to the NFL. It’s a bunch of nonsense. Again: for all the veterans and servicemen and any other patriotic waving folks whom seem to be on the fence when it comes to the Anthem and Flag and the NFL Players kneeling, let me say this again as a veteran’s son: it’s not about the Flag nor about the National Anthem! Again it’s not about those. It’s about the ongoing concerns and problems whom blacks are the victims being killed for no reason. And it goes many years of being covered up and no one said this or that. Until we get old and gray. And further more, if the kneeling is such a hateful gesture, explain this to me:

 

We’ve seen it at Committal Services. Heck I’ve seen it this year at my Dad’s Funeral! And this is supposed to be disrespectful?!

Give me a break!

Literally.

Part IV is coming: Scratching my head all this time!

Three Way Dance Time: Michael the Black Man, A Recall falls flat in Milwaukee and stop sleeping on UMCOR.

It’s time for a Three Way Dance. Finally I’ll get to talk about that black dude that showed up at 45’s rally in Arizona. Remember that recall in Milwaukee against Tom Barrett? And for my non-churched folks who think churches aren’t doing jack for the hurricane victims, think again.

First Dance: Ok, who is this Michael The Blackman?

I’ll bet many of us were asking that recently. If many were brave enough to catch a clip about this dude showing up at a 45land Rally in Arizona holding a sign says “Blacks for Trump” I’m asking who let this dude in the building? Did ol Donnie paid him to show up? I’m looking at this footage with the surrounding of all those white folks mostly and the thing is why is that black dude in the crowd?!

Speaking of that, I peeped this dude’s website recently. He’s got a website that is so controversial like it’s crazy. Anyone seen this? It’s called Gods2.com. On his site, he’s got all of this “self-proclaimed” bible theories about religion and other mess that it’s flat out ridiculous. He believes (according to his website) that the Cherokee Indians were like the KKK and tie them with the Democrats. Another in the head line that he believes that Martin Luther King Jr was a Republican which he was NOT! He also believes that Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama had some controversial angles, and many other pro Republican type scenarios for support. Even posing with the likes of Sean Hannity and the Tea Party. Many others were just flat out ridiculous! Oh he’s been backing the Red Party since 1994. He’s got other names like Maurice Symonette and had been in a cult previously. Let me save my vision here.This guy is nuts. I’m sorry. After looking at his “website” for who he is I’ll bet the words “messed up in the head” comes to mind. And it does! And you wonder why that is. And I hate to say that his Bible Game is totally messed up!

Second Dance: Milwaukee, I told you so!

That so-called recall against Mayor Tom Barrett by the “Save Our City Milwaukee Can’t Wait” group. The same group that had the Allen Jansen dude that lead the campaign and had also Darryl Farmer (aka King Rick) from the Black Panthers to be a Treasurer in all. Yeah that group. They according to this blog update had about 10,000 signatures to capture to get the recall, but however according the rules of the Election Commission, they were supposed to get at least 50,000 signatures within the 60 day deadline. Well guess what: THEY FAILED!!!!!

There was no substance in this recall. NONE. I didn’t see them around the city when the festivals were happening. I didn’t see them at the parks, the neighborhood block parties, churches, Summerfest. NONE AT ALL. Where were they? Now rumors has it that they were based in the Bay View Area. But if that’s the case, that was a mistake. If they were just based from that or their intent to get it out in all, they fumbled the ball. I mean seriously, where were the base? And that’s why local recalls just flop. If they were mad serious, that recall thing were to be out in full force, but NOPE! Not a chance. One of the major keys of this so-called recall was the Milwaukee Streetcar. By the way, the streetcar idea is still rolling. And recently, our “GOP Friends” in Madison had kind of goofed up with the Transporation Infanstrcutre Financial Area. One of our freeways near the Northside of Milwaukee is still under constrction and is behind! NOT COOL, Wisconsin GOP! And also they wouldn’t offer any pull per se with the Milwaukee Streetcar with additional funds. So why the hate about the Milwaukee Streetcar you ask? POLITICS. You know what, google the Kenosha Streetcar. Really do that. And the thing is there is no hate about the Kenosha Streetcar, but hate on the Milwaukee Streetcar. Can anyone say hypocrites in politics? Most definitely, it is! And I must add, a democrat here in Milwaukee has a hate on this as well. Find him. Hint: he’s an Alderman.

And part of that is, the hate of them is on Milwaukee. The city is the leading engine for the whole state depending on the economics. Mostly that. So we got some lawmakers and Political GOP Hypocrites in our state that favor one thing and spread hypocritcal issues on many which includes minorities. This includes Scott Walker! Yep, I said it! Can anyone say “continued ideals for white supremacy?”

Even us as African Americans whom are at the 6-8 percent living in Wisconsin. Heard that before!

Third and last card: Stop sleeping on UMCOR!

For many of us who are still think that the American Red Cross is the only thing that is helpful, (not to disrespect them) don’t assume that. If you have not heard of UMCOR before I assume that:

A) You’re not United Methodist and don’t know jack about it.

B)You are United Methodist that just heard about it by googling

C) You think that ALL Churches don’t always donate to the cause based on lopsided opinions or experience. or;

D)All of the Above or

E)Any of the choices.

For those who are wondering, what is this UMCOR? What is it? UMCOR stands for United Methodist Committee on Relief. This organization is a church organization that has been in the game of support since 1940. It started out as a refugee support during the Second World War. The United Methodist Church has this reputation that when disaster strikes in any part of the world, The UMC is on point with UMCOR. If you don’t know what it is, click on the link to learn about it.

Now why I am talking about UMCOR? Why not the others? Well let me say this: UMCOR is part of my denomination, the United Methodist Church. And every United Methodist Church should know about UMCOR in a connectional sense of support. This is not just local support, but this is world wide support. There are United Methodist Churches in the globe that has this direct connection with UMCOR. And many are asking, well why haven’t I heard this before? Ummmmm…..many of you need to read the answers above! Now the next question is, what kinds of support or supplies does UMCOR do? What about the donations?

As far as support: from the website it states:

UMCOR helps annual conferences…

• Prepare for disasters. UMCOR works cooperatively with annual conferences in the event of an emergency and to prepare for emergencies. We work through the disaster response coordinator to provide training in all aspects of disaster response. Call your conference office to find out who is your disaster response coordinator.

• Respond to disasters. UMCOR always responds to emergencies at the invitation of and through the affected Annual Conference. In addition to providing training, UMCOR offers technical assistance and support through a highly trained network of staff, consultants, and experienced volunteers to help annual conferences respond to all phases of a disaster.
• Recover from disasters. UMCOR can send emergency grants immediately to fund start-up relief activities. UMCOR also supports long-term recovery ministries through the provision of grants, planning, technical assistance, and training, and helps coordinate volunteers. All requests for assistance are received through the conference disaster coordinator.

For training: According to the website, UMCOR offers a wide range of disaster readiness and response training. See our list of training programs and calendar for more information.

*As an example, UMCOR hosted a Disaster Training session in the Caribbean last year in 2016. Read about this of what they went through.

For the financial donation: UMCOR uses 100% of the proceeds given to the needs mostly.

Types of Supplies: UMCOR assembles Relief Supply Kids for the most needed – Cleaning, Hygiene and School Kits. Check it out here.

So guess what? UMCOR is the real deal. Like I said, you probably have donated to the American Red Cross, United Way, Salvation Army or many other organizations that many know. Nothing wrong with that. But the fact of matter is UMCOR is being slept on. And it’s a church organization that is on the move since 1940. I highly suggest that every UNITED METHODIST CHURCH need to have the info on UMCOR in your church bulletins, announcements, Social Media Pages, and others about this. And for you non-members or former church goers that got mad and expressing your liberties like crazy online like Facebook, look: you have had your message clear. But don’t EVER overshadow the thought that you got churches that are doing this through connections with overall objectives. And I should remind you: that not all are about the money, or being “highly christian” and lowly on you. We are not perfect. And neither are you. So let that sink in. And this is not Joel Osteen stuff here! Just to pass along.

Hate to say it, but it is the truth!

Give back!

My Double Take: A Florida Death Drowning and the Boy Scouts should have been more careful about 45.

Ok: this is what I want to write. I’m going to go hardcore with the topics at hand and I will not hold back.

The first of the two takes is the most recent mess that I have ever heard and see. Take a look:

This is the part where I’m going into pop off mode. First of all. If I were one of these dudes fathers, there will be BUTTS SPANKED! Who on Earth do these dudes think they are allowing this man, this disabled man drown like that and not helping the guy? What is up with that?! Like seriously. For all you hyper political folks about this being a Democratic or Independent or Republican base thing, TAKE YOUR POLICTICAL CRAP OUT OF THIS! This is NOT the time for it! At all! If these boys were my sons, I would be embarrassed and mad as HELL because to allowing this man to die and not helping out. The TV’s, Game systems, Social Media and other things they like, will be GONE and nothing but clothes and shoes will be in the rooms. Oh, that door they locked up, OFF!

Also as far as the parents of these young men, they need to be locked up. Like seriously, locked up. Why would any child allow this disabled man to die? FOR TEN MINUTES?! And I KNOW that the morals of these parents should be shameful to the point. Oh don’t blame the white man on this one.

CALLOUT: Black Community, THIS IS OUR FAULT! Where’s all the melanin popping stuff now?

We need “melanin responsibility” to act right in our communities! They say all the time, what is wrong with our young black men acting like this? Well who’s raising them?! Who is raising these boys that allow them to smoke weed and not helping out the person? And now these boys are facing charges just because they didn’t report this to the authorities and yes, there might be signs of protecting them and marching. Look, forget the marching on this. They better sleep with one eye open.

I’m calling this right now. All that fun time is coming to an end. And I’ll bet many have watched this footage and will go hard on these boys for the next phases.

Speaking of next phases: Boy Scouts, you have been scared. Literally.

I know many of you have held the values of your traditions in terms of the words: trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.

Think about those words again. You honestly think that #45 evokes those qualities? Oh please! Yes, you didn’t invite him to the Jamboree to talk politics. You should have invited him to talk to the kids and to instill positive values into them. But NO. He had to go talk about his idea of stripping away Obamacare, Building that stupid wall, and oh, “Making America Great Again.” All that mess. And many of fans booed that Obama didn’t show up in person to the Jamboree during his time, but he sent his substitutes to talk to the young men. Oh: for you Obama haters in 45 land, the 44th President was at a time a member of the Indonesian Scout Association which is equivalent of being a Cub Scout. Let that sink in. Don’t go start all that googling mess to prove my point.

I think after this so- called speech to defer the country, the Boy Scouts should not invite 45 back. EVER! He is proving already that he cannot shoot out POSITIVE vibes about anyone! Let’s be honest, here! He ain’t right. For all you Trump (oops 45 land Supporters) that still like him in all, I dare anyone to step him like a man or woman and tell him he needs to stop tweeting and show up.