The Jeffersons, and the end of proof
There was some additional information I think I should add to my post on What happened to Desi and Lucy? In speaking with a friend over easter I realized I left out a few things. Notably the fact that why I see the commercial as a bad one. The fact is that if there was a similar television commercial, except it featured say the Jeffersons. Lets say that the Jeffersons, not in their show but as they were featured on All in the Family, were having a conversation in Archi Bunker's house and they did the same voice over, ending with the commentator saying "If George could have done it, he would have, and so should you" is the connotation different? I think it would be. In this example it brings a feeling of exclusion to whites or hispanics. The fact that it takes place with secondary television characters in the setting of the main characters home, would lead to questions why. And it would be as conspicuous. Visualize this and tell me the television commercial does not seem off in some way.
In other news it seems yet another rapper has died. Actually I should say was killed as it seems rappers tend to not make it to old age in general. As these figures are highly promoted and touted as individuals our children should aspire to imitate I think it is important to note how they are killed. The rapper known as proof (deshaun holton) was killed in a shoot out at a club. Depending on which version you ascribe to he was firing shots in self-defense or was assaulting a patron and then killing in retaliation/self-defense. In either case it is stupid. One man is dead, another in critial condition and a third is under arrest. And this is because of a dispute on a pool game, allegedly. A foolish waste of life if you ask me.
And yet again we see that the image of a rapper is one of violence and death. All in the most senseless manner. I have known many, shall we say less than law abiding, individuals in my life. It has been my experience that for someone to get a pistol whipping, which is allegded in this case, then some offense to an image happened. Normally to be shot after such a whipping is generally uncommon, as the whipping is supposed to both embarrass and teach proper respect. So something in this case sounds off. Yet why was this rapper carring a gun? What compelled someone to shot this rapper? Why or how did the other man now in critical get shot in the head?
Moreso why are rappers, in general, bullet magnets? More than any other entertainer this genre seem to gravitate too and generates an inordinant amount of violence. And fans seems to follow their lead. Whether its acting on grudge matches between entertainers or in degradation of women (especially Black African American women). And since this is the norm of the fan-base one should ask why are they promoted so heavily. Not only in music but in movies as well. I just don't get it, beyond what I have mentioned in various posts before.
I am sorry there are Black African American men who have died in their youth, incarcerated, or disabled. I am sorry that lack of education and a misguided need to project stregth provides wealth (true wealth) for a board of directors that to my knowledge includes no African Americans or Hispanics. I am sorry that children go without fathers and parents of both sexes take pride in the number of children they produce. But that does not change what is happening. Nor does it make me feel bad that another rapper has died, though if he did have children, and to his family, I do give my condolences. They have lost someone that they love and that is not easy to live with.
This is what I think, what do you think
In other news it seems yet another rapper has died. Actually I should say was killed as it seems rappers tend to not make it to old age in general. As these figures are highly promoted and touted as individuals our children should aspire to imitate I think it is important to note how they are killed. The rapper known as proof (deshaun holton) was killed in a shoot out at a club. Depending on which version you ascribe to he was firing shots in self-defense or was assaulting a patron and then killing in retaliation/self-defense. In either case it is stupid. One man is dead, another in critial condition and a third is under arrest. And this is because of a dispute on a pool game, allegedly. A foolish waste of life if you ask me.
And yet again we see that the image of a rapper is one of violence and death. All in the most senseless manner. I have known many, shall we say less than law abiding, individuals in my life. It has been my experience that for someone to get a pistol whipping, which is allegded in this case, then some offense to an image happened. Normally to be shot after such a whipping is generally uncommon, as the whipping is supposed to both embarrass and teach proper respect. So something in this case sounds off. Yet why was this rapper carring a gun? What compelled someone to shot this rapper? Why or how did the other man now in critical get shot in the head?
Moreso why are rappers, in general, bullet magnets? More than any other entertainer this genre seem to gravitate too and generates an inordinant amount of violence. And fans seems to follow their lead. Whether its acting on grudge matches between entertainers or in degradation of women (especially Black African American women). And since this is the norm of the fan-base one should ask why are they promoted so heavily. Not only in music but in movies as well. I just don't get it, beyond what I have mentioned in various posts before.
I am sorry there are Black African American men who have died in their youth, incarcerated, or disabled. I am sorry that lack of education and a misguided need to project stregth provides wealth (true wealth) for a board of directors that to my knowledge includes no African Americans or Hispanics. I am sorry that children go without fathers and parents of both sexes take pride in the number of children they produce. But that does not change what is happening. Nor does it make me feel bad that another rapper has died, though if he did have children, and to his family, I do give my condolences. They have lost someone that they love and that is not easy to live with.
This is what I think, what do you think
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