Barack Obama – President of the USA; was Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize this Week. it seems to have shocked most of the media.  We present two views of the controversy surrounding the Obama Peace Prize.

We Are AGAINST WAR – Remember MR OBAMA Where You Were when these Songs were Popular; as you’ve already said you know them.

you acknowledged that in your college days when you talked about your disdain for the Vietnam War and it’s implications.

Is Not Afghanistan – Vietnam 2009 ?

the troops are calling it that, and fyi Mr. President So Are WE.

WE hope that Mr. Obama considers the war in Afghanistan first, as it’s the PEACE We Most Need to Achieve. Nuclear divestment is an advanced goal and we agree with Lech Walensa who says, “So Soon.. what has he done” ?

we know that he has lofty goals, but we want to See The Troops HOME. Afghanistan is not An American Conflict; as Iraq was not. yet we still see record numbers of American soldiers dying in foreign lands in non American wars. Yet Mr. Obama Accepts the Peace Prize instead of turning it down as was the case with one of the nominees during Vietnam Fracas. that man is still more acknowledged for his approach to peace, than his so called co partner in peaceful negotiation; who Mr. Obama met with in-depth before he was elected in the summer of 08′ Hmmmmmm ?

Mr. President, Won’t You Let Afghans Die for Their Land – Americans Fought to Live in America Free; Not to Die in A Foreign Land. Bring OUR American Troops Home NOW Mr.Obama; the Afghans can and need to handle it for themselves, once and for all.

We hope that you enjoy our thoughts on the win

we also hope that you will join us in chorus demanding an end to the death of Americans in Afghanistan. it’s time the president stopped ignoring the sounds of the citizens of that red white and blue flag he walks under. it’s made of our blood, sweat and tears; and he should respect it and our wishes. elected officials so quickly forget why we elected them, but this time we need to remind him, quickly.

Congratulations Mr. Obama – Now demonstrate that Peace and bring the troops Home.

First just a short clip and links from CBS News – followed by a very eloquent piece by our friend Mr. Politicus.

In announcing the award, the Nobel committee said, “Only very rarely has a person to the same extent as Obama captured the world’s attention and given its people hope for a better future.” But others have wondered if hope is enough. Certainly there was audacity in this selection.
In announcing the award, the Nobel committee said, “Only very rarely has a person to the same extent as Obama captured the world’s attention and given its people hope for a better future.” But others have wondered if hope is enough. Certainly there was audacity in this selection.

Watch video of Nobel award ceremony from AP Television
Watch a shocked Bob Schieffer’s analysis
Watch Mark Phillips’ report on the Prize
Read excerpts from the Nobel citation awarding Mr. Obama
Common Nobel Prize myths debunked
WorldWatch: The Audacity of the Nobel Committee
List of Past U.S. Winners

via The Audacity of the Nobel Committee – World Watch – CBS News.

Politicus.US.

There is no doubt that the award of the coveted and highly-respected Nobel Peace Prize for President Barack Obama took practically everyone by surprise.

Considering the fact that it was so surprising and that it came only a few months into his presidency, some of the reactions were not totally unexpected, but the viciousness and blatant partisanship of some were as usual in bad taste.

The de-facto leader of the Republican Party Rush Limbaugh once again bared his teeth and growled: “He is not only the first post-racial president; he is also the nation’s first post-accomplishment president. He has risen above incompetence.  He is now judged on wishful thinking.  This fully exposes, folks, the illusion that is Obama.”

No surprise there, of course. What could one after all expect from Rush?

The pro-forma Republican Party national chairman, Michael Steele issued a statement that said that Americans want to know what the president has actually accomplished, adding that Mr. Obama will not be getting any awards for job creation or fiscal responsibility.

Some Palestinians say that President Obama would deserve the prize if he actually managed to make peace.

Former Vice President Al Gore said: “It is an honor for him, first and foremost of course, but it is an honor for our country. I think it is extremely well-deserved.”

Most European leaders hailed the Nobel committee’s choice. Many said the gesture should encourage people worldwide to work for nuclear disarmament and resolve regional disputes.

France’s President Nicolas Sarkozy said the prize is a tribute to Mr. Obama’s commitment to “tolerance and dialogue between states, cultures and civilizations.”

And Barack Obama himself has stated in his first reaction to the news: “To be honest, I do not feel that I deserve to be in the company of so many of the transformative figures who have been honored by this prize-men and women who have inspired me, and inspired the entire world through their courageous pursuit of peace, but I also know that this prize reflects the kind of world that those men and women, and all Americans, want to build.”

As for us: Congratulations Mister President!

DISRESPECTFUL – Tyson Beckford Says On National TV That He Would FUDGE PACK President Obama.

There is nothing about this funny to me, sorry Tyson.
I always thought of you as one of the real sexy mofo’s. but this totally erases confirms that.

Why would Any Man sit on an international tv show and say he would sodomize The President of the US so he could be in power; and have his wife hold the camera.

Tyson My Bwoy, You just OFFICIALLY Joined the FASSY POSSE’

somehow this reminds me of the Whole Is Ye a Gay Fish video..
you remember that lil scenario right ?

AAAhhhh Yeahh.. here’s the rest since it’s friday and we wont be here till sunday.

You See when the whole Gay Fish piece hit the internet, Our Favorite Gay Fish Ye was not amused; nor was he interested in disputing the rumors.

that’s what really got our attention. he was NOT Denying. it was like His Coming Out on Errybody’s Tubes. the whole drama played out on the internet after his Mom’s Death.

Then Amber Surfaced.. AHHHHHHH Yes; the Great White Shark

Ooops I meant Blond Bish with Swish.  okay that’s about as nice as I can get about the whole situation and still remain relevant and honest.  they are a MESS with Capital Letters.   (smdh with a dash of side eye)

in the videos watch carefully as Kanye sees a gigantic “white” fish and literally attaches himself to the fish..

hmmmmm, uhruhhhh how bout this pic ?

when I see them I always just automatically assume that there will be some drama before the end of the photo shoot.

Why Sweet Minty Jesus, Why ?

Whooooo BABY – You Go YE !

Swim Free Gay Fishes !!!

What IS Really Going On with the Michael Jackson Tribute in Vienna ? Apparently People have Tickets to the Non Existent Event – Hmmmmmm ? so what is reallllly going on Jermaine ?

This is our Music Monday Submission – Michael Jackson Black or White Full Length

Apparently some of the people rumored to be performing are now Confirming that They Won’t Be Performing. Voila!  another strange update in this ever changing Magical Jackson Family drama.

If they have these people on lock, why are they saying publicly No ?
It seems very strange that these types of stars would take the time to stomp on a rumor, unless they felt some shade developing. Voila!

Jermaine is apparently suffering from the effects of too much
free floating silicone too close to the brain and mouth. he really
needs some serious facial repair. lets hope he makes enough to
buy his old face back (mwahhhhhh !!!!) I doubt there is anything
that can be done about that hair tho.. maybe he can be on Tyra.
She has a Hair Thang going on now, and she has said many times that She is a Jackson Fan. Somebody betta get him booked, before Wendy Williams Does.

We know Wendy will not be as kind as Tyra, but no doubt she will get to the bottom of the whole drama, quick fast and in a hurry.  (see Jermaine’s recent face above) knowing Ms. Wendy she may have her folks hook him up because She Can Sure Use It. especially that hair, it’s wrong in all kinda ways.

This seems to be a Very Magical Situation,

Read More from BBC

Jackson tribute concert postponed

If these artists are not welcome in Vienna, London is more than happy to have them Jermaine Jackson Jermaine’s letter to fans The tribute concert for Michael Jackson set to take place in Vienna this month has been rescheduled for London in June 2010. Jackson’s brother Jermaine said that too many top artists had been unable to perform at the event. “Numerous stars were just not able to change their schedules to make a live appearance at the Vienna event possible,” said Jackson. The event had been due to take place on 26 September at the Schoenbrunn castle. Earlier, representatives for Mary J Blige, Chris Brown and Natalie Cole said none of the three would sing at the concert, as previously announced. “Many artists and performers who I have spoken to personally told me that it would be a great honour to be part of this memorial concert for my late brother,” Jermaine Jackson said. New venue There had been doubts over Mary J Blige and Chris Brown singing in Vienna “However, due to the short time-frame it was not possible for many of them to change their schedule so that they could be on stage in Vienna on 26 September, therefore we decided, after careful consideration, to change the date of the tribute concert to June 2010 – just a few weeks before the first anniversary of his untimely death. “Now we have eight months to put this monumental show together and not just eight weeks.” The organisers, World Tribute Productions, said all ticket holders for the Vienna concert would receive a refund. Spokeswoman Nina Elland told the BBC that discussions on the London venue were under way. “We need time to confirm the location. We are definitely moving to London and Wembley Stadium is our favourite location.” ‘Bizarre’ reports Michael Jackson performed at the original Wembley Stadium 15 times. Another reason for relocating the show was the “bizarre” press reports in Austria about the event, the Austrian promoters said. Jermaine Jackson said he could not understand why the acts he had lined up for Vienna were being ridiculed. “When artists who have won eight Grammy Awards and sold millions of records around the world and are able to sell out large stadiums are then called ‘B-list artists’, are made fun of and generally disrespected, is something I just cannot understand. “If these artists are not welcome in Vienna, London is more than happy to have them.” Speaking at a news conference earlier this week, Jackson told reporters that up to 25 performers had been lined up to sing in Vienna. Organisers had said they were expecting 65,000 fans at the Vienna show – paying up to 512 euros (£448) to attend.

Doubts over Jackson gig line-up

Mary J Blige and Chris Brown will not be performing Plans for a Michael Jackson tribute concert in Vienna have been dealt a blow after previously announced stars say they will not be performing. Representatives for Mary J Blige, Chris Brown and Natalie Cole said none of the three would be at the event on 26 September at Schoenbrunn castle. However organisers have played down the lack of confirmed performers. “The star is Michael Jackson – it’s not about name dropping and who else will be there,” producer Georg Kindel said. Speaking at a press conference earlier this week, Jackson’s brother Jermaine – who is also organising the tribute concert – told reporters that up to 25 performers had been lined up to sing. But Karynne Tencer, a spokeswoman for Blige, said although the singer wanted to perform, “she had a previous commitment in Milan” at a Gucci fashion show. ‘Confusion’ Brown, who is on five years’ probation for assaulting his former girlfriend, Rihanna, would need a judge’s permission for any international travel, a Los Angeles court spokeswoman said. No motion to do so has yet been filed. I’m sure the show is going to be fantastic and I’m looking forward to seeing you there Katherine Jackson A spokeswoman for Cole said the 59-year-old could not be there because she will be attending an event in Tennessee for the Dalai Lama and can not make it to Vienna in time. Maureen O’Connor said concert organisers had contacted Cole, “but she was never committed to do it”. It leaves only a few performers still confirmed to sing at the show, including Sister Sledge, Akon and German boy band US5. A list of confirmed acts is due to be announced in Vienna next week, after Jermaine Jackson has personally confirmed who will attend. “It seems that there is a lot of confusion regarding the confirmed talent for the tribute – we are rechecking and confirming each artist personally,” Kindel said. Jackson’s mother, Katherine, pledged her support for the concert in a video message on the event’s official website to quash rumours of a family feud over the event. “I’m sure the show is going to be fantastic and I’m looking forward to seeing you there,” she said. Organisers said they were expecting 65,000 fans – who have paid up to 512 euro (£448) – to attend. Jackson passed away in June after suffering a cardiac arrest.

World Just Keep on Spinnin… Stuff Keep on Happening – so why is it that we aren’t seeing any of this on the Network News? ahhhhhhhh,, Because they want you to have to come to BadGalsRadio Daily Blog to Know What’s Happening OUTSIDE Your Borders.

First Lets Look at A Continental Disaster – Flooding in West Africa

Floods in Ouagadougou have almost brought the city to a standstill

Heavy flooding has now affected some 350,000 people across West Africa, killing at least 32 in Ghana and Burkina Faso, UN officials say.

More than 150,000 people in Burkina Faso have fled their homes, mainly in the capital Ouagadougou.

A UN spokeswoman said the amount of rain that fell in Ouagadougou on one day this week was equal to a quarter of the whole country’s annual rainfall.

Neighbouring countries affected include Benin, Guinea, Niger and Senegal.

The United Nations is warning that numbers killed are likely to rise and has sent an assessment team to Burkina Faso.

In pictures: Burkina Faso floods

At least seven people are known to have died in Burkina Faso, where the capital has seen the heaviest rains in 90 years.

The BBC’s West Africa correspondent John James says some of the displaced have moved in with friends and families, but most are dependent on the government which is struggling to cope.

The Burkinabe authorities say there is a desperate need for blankets, clothes and food and President Blaise Compaore has appealed to the international community for help.

He said those made homeless were being temporarily rehoused in schools and colleges.

The waters flooded 24,000 homes and the city’s infrastructure – roads have been washed away and electricity has been cut off.

Prime Minister Tertius Zongo said on Friday the cost of flood damage had risen to $152m (£92m) and included two destroyed dams and 12 damaged bridges.

Floodgates

Earlier in the week, Ouagadougou’s main hospital was badly flooded from water pouring over a nearby dam.

The Belgian Red Cross says 60 children as well as other patients had to be evacuated.

The authorities were forced to open the main gate of a hydroelectric dam in the Volta River basin near the Ghana border to prevent further flooding.

“Cultivated land on the reservoir’s shores and further upstream will be flooded. We warn riverside residents to stay away from the shores,” Venance Bouda, the official in charge of hydroelectric power, told the Associated Press news agency.

In Ghana at least 25 people have already died in flooding-related incidents, officials say.

The torrential rains have also hit other countries in the region – in Senegal 30,000 homes were flooded while in Guinea 20,000 people are affected.

Our reporter says similar floods in 2007 killed 300 people.

The Hillbilly Jihad is screaming and biting off fingers at Town Halls on Healthcare across the country – wonder if they’ve seen this ?

Many trained staff left Sierra Leone during the civil war

Nearly 50 illegal health clinics in Sierra Leone are to be shut by officials amid claims that botched operations killed patients.

The clinics in Freetown were staffed by people with little or no training, who offered inappropriate treatment, deputy minister of health told the BBC.

He also said many of those working in the clinics were foreigners.

Sierra Leone’s health care system was badly damaged during the 11 years of civil war that ended in 2002.

Many doctors fled the country.

These people came into our country illegally, and established illegal structures under the pretext of giving out medical services in order to make quick money Mohamed Koroma Deputy Health Minister Diary: Sierra Leone slum medic

Medical disasters uncovered by a special task force investigating the clinics included patients being given expensive saline drips which they were wrongly told would cure diseases like malaria and typhoid.

In one particularly disturbing case, a health official described how a man with appendicitis had had his genitals amputated.

The task force, set up by the health ministry, found a long and shocking list of medical disasters in the clinics.

Deputy Health Minister Mohamed Koroma said the problem was a legacy of the civil war.

“These people came into our country illegally, and established illegal structures under the pretext of giving out medical services in order to make quick money,” he told the BBC’s Focus on Africa programme.

In China there are Ethnic Riots being fought with SYRINGES – WHAT ? Needles are being used instead of typical weapons. this of course makes the entire situation much more heated.  the government has stepped in finally to squelch the violence; and not too fast as many people were injured and some may have to be tested to find out if they’ve been infected with any deadly viruses or diseases – as is rumored.  Really Sick, Just Plain Crazy and we’re ignoring it – Why ?

Five people have been killed in ethnic unrest in China’s western city of Urumqi this week, officials say.

It was unclear how the deaths happened, but thousands of Han Chinese have been protesting over an unexplained spate of stabbings with syringes.

Many of the protesters blame ethnic Uighur Muslims for the stabbings.

Riot police used tear gas to disperse angry crowds earlier, and China’s top security official has arrived in Urumqi to try to restore order.

In July about 200 people – mostly Han Chinese – were killed in ethnic riots in the city, the capital of Xinjiang region.

Beijing blamed exiled Uighur separatist groups for July’s violence.

Xinjiang’s population is evenly split between Uighurs and Han Chinese – the country’s majority ethnic group. But Hans make up three-quarters of Urumqi’s population.

‘Undermining unity’

Zhang Hong, vice-mayor of Urumqi, confirmed to reporters that there had been casualties in the latest unrest.

“On Thursday, 14 people were injured and sent to hospital and five people were killed in the incidents including two innocent people,” he said.

Hundreds of police fanned out across Urumqi on Friday

Mr Zhang gave no further explanation of how the people were killed.

Meanwhile, Beijing has sent its top security official, Meng Jianzhu, to Urumqi.

On his arrival he was quoted by state-run news agency Xinhua as saying the syringe attacks were a continuation of the July unrest.

He said the attacks were instigated by ethnic separatist forces seeking to undermine ethnic unity and urged local officials “to restore social order as soon as possible”.

But analysts say Mr Meng’s visit reflects Beijing’s desire to take control of the situation – and suggests the central government no longer trusts local officials.

‘All marches banned’

The BBC’s Michael Bristow, in Urumqi, says hundreds of police fanned out across the city on Friday, breaking up angry crowds gathering at road junctions.

Tear gas was fired to disperse one group of protesters and there were scuffles at a crossroads as police moved in to arrest several demonstrators.

Xinhua reported that the authorities had banned “all gatherings, marches or protests on roads or other public venues”.

The crowds demanded more protection amid media reports saying more than 500 people, almost all Han, have sought treatment for stabbings in the past few weeks.

There is also anger over what many perceive as official slowness in punishing suspects charged over July’s riots.

Tension between Xinjiang’s Uighur and Han communities has been simmering for many years, but July’s ethnic unrest was the worst in China for decades.

It began when crowds of Uighurs took the streets to protest about mistreatment – but their rally spiralled out of control and days of violent clashes followed.

The recent detentions are said to be due to a call to the public

Chinese police have recently arrested 319 people for last month’s violence in Xinjiang, according to state media.

This brings the total number of people detained over the riots to more than 1,500, although it is unclear how many people have since been released.

The violence between ethnic Uighurs and Han Chinese left almost 200 dead.

Meanwhile, Beijing has claimed that relatives of exiled Uighur activist Rebiya Kadeer have written letters criticising her over the riots.

Beijing has repeatedly blamed Mrs Kadeer – the head of the World Uighur Congress – for triggering the violence, a claim she vehemently denies.

A spokesman for the congress said the letters were fake.

Simmering unrest

The violence in Xinjiang was the worst ethnic unrest in China for decades.

It began on 5 July during a protest over a brawl in southern China in which two Uighurs were killed.

The government says 197 people died in the ensuing violence, and more than 1,700 were injured.

Rebiya Kadeer spent time in a Chinese prison before moving to the US

The government says most of the dead were Han Chinese, but the World Uighur Congress claims many Uighurs also were killed.

The 319 people who have been detained recently are in addition to 253 detentions last week and more than 1,000 before that, according to Xinhua news agency.

The most recent arrests came as a result of a call for information from the public, Xinhua said.

In the aftermath of the riots, local media published a list of wanted men and urged people to turn in suspects who were still at large.

It is unclear what proportion of those detained are Uighur or Han, or if any of them have been since charged or released.

Children’s letter

As head of the World Uighur Congress, Mrs Kadeer is often accused by China of fomenting unrest in Xinjiang, and has been blamed for orchestrating the July riots.

According to Chinese media, Mrs Kadeer’s son Khahar and daughter Roxingul, as well as her younger brother Memet, have written letters condemning their mother over the unrest.

“Because of you, many innocent people of all ethnic groups lost their lives in Urumqi on 5 July, with huge damage to property, shops and vehicles,” Xinhua quotes one letter as saying.

“We want a stable and safe life… Please think about the happiness of us and your grandchildren. Don’t destroy our happy life here. Don’t follow the provocation from some people in other countries.”

It is difficult to independently authenticate the letters, but Dilxat Raxit, a spokesman for the World Uighur Congress based in Germany, quickly rejected them as fakes.

“It’s not possible that one of her family members would write such a letter,” he told reporters.

Five of Mrs Kadeer’s 11 children still live in Xinjiang, and according to human rights groups they have experienced many forms of harassment because of their mother.

Her eldest son, Khahar, was reportedly fined and forced to liquidate his mother’s business and two other sons have been given jail terms – one for tax evasion, the other for “secessionist” activities.