This is another Saturday round up, and we are not short of clowns this episode.. we give you Gastly to Goddess.. You Make the Call – but remember This Is ALL NEWS, To Some of Us. LOL

DENNIS RODMAN ACCUSED OF STIFFING RESTAURANT BILL:

Den Den was off his meds apparently, and somebody needs to point him in the direction of the nearest Make Over Reality Show, QUICK. He Is The Biggest LOSER. any respectable drag queen would never been seen dead with that purse and dress. And to think he had the nerve to cause a stank on the Beach. He Needs His Ass Whooped Real Momma Style.

Plus, member of his crew allegedly assaulted manager when he asked for the money.

*Within days of his appearance on the season finale of “The Apprentice” and promise to enter rehab, Dennis Rodman got himself in trouble in Miami after sources claim he left a restaurant without paying the bill.

TMZ.com reported Sunday, “Rodman and some friends had dinner last night at the Gansevoort Hotel in Miami, and left without paying the $1,000 bill. When the manager tried stopping Rodman’s party, an altercation erupted and the GM got punched in the face — allegedly by a member of Rodman’s posse.”

According to the Web site, the fight spilled into the street and resulted in a rear view mirror being knocked off a $289,000 Lamborghini parked near the sidewalk.

Police confirm the Miami Beach PD responded to a call from the hotel right around the time the altercation took place. No word yet on whether the victim will press charges.

The restaurant agreed not to press charges if the bill was paid — and it was.

Label Rep Says Lil Wayne Album Pushed Back Again To July

Literally We Have nothing to say, except, did somebody wake his syrup sluprin ass up to tell him ? probably wouldn’t make a bit of difference anyway. he’s asleep in his shoes but he still doesn’t realize it. Damn..

Thursday May 21 12:50 PM CDT posted by xxl staff


One month after it was reported that Lil Wayne’s new album Rebirth was pushed back to June, XXLMag.com has learned that the project has been moved once again.

Reports came out today that the disc was moved, and a label rep has confirmed that the experimental album will now come out sometime in July. It is unclear if the several tracks that have leaked on the net will be included on the CD, like “Politics” with Gudda Gudda or “Spit In Your Face” with Cash Money artist Kevin Rudolf.

Yet according to Rolling Stone, the leaked song “Fix My Hat” will be on Rebirth.

In April it was reported that Universal wants to the release Weezy’s Young Money compilation on the same date as Rebirth, which is complicating the drop date. As of press time it is uncertain if that is still the case. – Elan Mancini

Nas Wants Judge To Deny Kelis Spousal Support In Divorce

Have Mercy Nasser – at least get a damn DNA Test before you get to actin all Babydaddyish. You married the Milkshake and now you Sour,, Awwww.. what’s the matter, did she cut off your supply of excess carpet ? Man Up – and Take Care of Your Damn Baby, cause you know it’s Yours.

Wednesday May 20 2:14 PM CDT posted by xxl staff

It doesn’t look like Nas and Kelis are on good terms. After filing for divorce last month against her husband of three years, Kelis – who cannot work because she is pregnant with the Queens rapper’s son – is asking for Nas to pay for her lawyer fees in the case.

TMZ reports today (May 20) that not only does Nas not want to pay for his ex’s attorney, but he doesn’t want to fork over any money for spousal support.

Both Esco and the R&B singer are seeking custody of the child that Kelis is just weeks away from birthing. Rumor is that Kelis filed for the split because she believes Nas was cheating on her.

As of press time neither artist has offered any statements about the case. – Elan Mancini

Kelis lets the audience preview Her Milkshake

Kelis Baby Do You Have to let errybody get a taste of Yo Milkshake ? Damnn Girl cover that shit up.

*Documents filed in Los Angeles reveal that Nas, 35, has asked a court to deny his pregnant wife Kelis any spousal support in their divorce.

The 29-year-old “Milkshake” singer, whose first child with Nas is due in July, filed for divorce last month, according to reports. Both sides are seeking joint custody of the unborn child.

Although the couple went public with their marriage with a ceremony in 2005, the pair was secretly married at a courthouse in 2003, a source confirms.

SNOOP DOGG CLEARED OF STAGE ASSAULT:

Go Snoop, we knew that you’d win this one. Here’s a lil advice Big Homie – next time keep the fans off the stage while you and yo posse’ workin. it’s been known to get gully up there

Jury finds Snoop is not personally responsible for fan beatdown at 2005 concert.

*A civil jury on Friday cleared Snoop Dogg of civil assault and battery claims in the beating of a fan who stormed the concert stage during a 2005 concert near Seattle.

The jury, however, did find that Richard Monroe Jr. suffered serious injuries during the concert and awarded him $449,400 in damages to be paid by a record label, another performer and others involved in the concert, reports the Associated Press.

The damages awarded were substantially lower than the $22 million Monroe sought when he sued the rapper in 2006.

Jurors found that Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, doesn’t personally owe Monroe anything. The artist was not in court Friday for the verdict, but he attended part of the trial and testified, denying that he struck Monroe.

During two weeks of testimony, jurors were repeatedly shown a video of a melee that Monroe said left him unconscious, badly bruised and nearly naked. Monroe’s attorney, Brian E. Watkins, said jurors did believe his client’s contention that Snoop’s people were involved in a savage beating.

“We’re very pleased that the jury found that this incident was not something to be taken lightly,” Watkins said.

Responsibility for paying the judgment falls on Doggystyle Records, which Broadus founded; rapper Soopafly, whose real name is Priest Brooks; and other unnamed parties.

SWIZZ BEATZ WANTS DIVORCE COURT GAG:

Producer asks judge to seal the case; Mashonda’s lawyer calls move ‘curious.’

Swizz YOU A HOE, and Alicia – Well it’s obvious you have no judgement.. Go Get Yo Ass some Therapy you Homewrecker. Mashonda did nothing to you Alicia, so you will get this back, in the later-on babygirl, mark these words. What Goes Around, Comes Right Back to Yo Ass, in a lil while - always

(May 22, 2009)

*Now that he’s gone public about his romance with songstress Alicia Keys, rapper and producer Swizz Beatz wants the public barred from ongoing divorce proceedings with his wife, singer Mashonda, the New York Post’s Dareh Gregorian reports.

Beatz, whose real name is Kasseem Dean, has asked Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Deborah Kaplan to seal the proceedings and issue a gag order.

Mashonda’s lawyer, Bernard Clair, called the move “curious,” and noted that his client’s divorce suit and request for support for their son were “flying under the radar until Mr. Dean and Alicia Keys went public about their long-term affair and he released a song implying that he likes it when Alicia serves him breakfast naked.

“Now that Mr. Dean’s questionable conduct is being scrutinized, he suddenly wants a gag order and the media to be locked out?”

T.I. RELEASES ALFAMEGA FROM LABEL:

Rapper takes action after reports surface that he was a DEA informant.

Have Mercy, Tip you cleanin house. good move my man, good move. now if you can get that shit cleaned up before you get done with your bid, the rest will be gravy baby.

The rapper, who was sentenced to one year and a day behind bars on federal weapons charges last month, has dropped Alfamega from his Grand Hustle Records following a published report by SmokingGun.com earlier last week that claims he was an informant for the drug enforcement administration during a trial on a heroin trafficker.

“Even though all our artists and employees are asked by us to be honest and open about their past history, at no time did Alfa disclose to me or Grand Hustle what has now appeared in the media,” T.I., born Clifford Harris, said during an interview on Atlanta’s 107.9 radio station.

“He essentially deceived us by failing to fully disclose the truth about his past, and there is no place in our organization for dishonest and misleading behavior,” he continued. “As I have always said, you must take responsibility for your own actions. We at Grand Hustle can not support or condone the blaming of others for our own mistakes. I hope and pray to God, bless his savings plans, but I don’t foresee me or my company playing a role in his personal or professional business.”‘

T.I. pleaded guilty last March after he was arrested in 2007, attempting to buy unregistered machine guns and silencers.

RAYMONE BAIN SUES MIJAC OVER UNPAID FEES:

How the Hell is she suing anybody with her Shady Ass? she’s just mad she aint’ gettin none of that O2 money.

Singer’s former rep seeks $44 million, only ‘after numerous attempts to resolve matter amicably.’

*Raymone K. Bain, the famous former publicist for Michael Jackson who became widely known during the singer’s child molestation trial, has filed a lawsuit against the King of Pop for failing to pay her fee.

In the lawsuit, Bain is seeking $44 million from the entertainer. She claims to have overseen every aspect of Jackson’s life, including arranging his housing, paying his bills, running his companies and helping to save him from foreclosure, among other things.

But one has to wonder if Jackson’s supposed to be broke, why is she suing for that much money and how does she justify that figure? The Washington D.C.-based lawyer sent EUR the following statement regarding her lawsuit:

“It is with deep regret that I find myself at this place, having to file a lawsuit against my longtime employer, and someone whom I have greatly admired and respected, Michael Jackson.

“Mr. Jackson and I have had a long, productive and mutually beneficial business relationship.

“Unfortunately, Mr. Jackson has elected not to honor the financial obligations of our contractual relationship, despite my numerous attempts to amicably resolve this matter. I am sincerely disappointed in Mr. Jackson’s failure to honor his obligations.

“This lawsuit will result in some discussion about the relationship between Mr. Jackson and me. Hypothetical theories, accusations and rumors, if gauging from the past, will be many. However, all of these will be replaced in court with the truth.

“On a personal note, I would like to thank all of the individuals who have given so much of their time and effort to assist me throughout the Jackson years. I thank you for your support and prayers. To the Jackson fans who have written letters to me, thank you, and I wish you all the best.

“Despite the action I have been compelled to take for professional and business reasons, when looking back, I have no regrets. Michael Jackson, in my opinion, is the ‘King of Pop,’ and I wish him, and his family, only the best.”

For video statement, go to www.raymonebain.com.

SERENA WILLIAMS LOSES IN ROME: But her jewelry and accessories line wins big on HGN.

It Matters Not – This is the Queen of Tennis – and Y’all Betta recogize. this girl is a multimillionaire in the prime of her life. she’s gonna buy and sell all y’all tabloids by puttin her face on your cover. Pay Her Damn it. that’s all you can do, cause she can Do What It Do.

YOU Go Serena !

*Less than 24 hours after proclaiming she is the true No. 1-ranked women’s tennis player, world number two Serena Williams was knocked out the second round of Tuesday’s WTA Rome claycourt International by No. 20 Patty Schnyder 6-2, 2-6, 6-1.

According to AFP, “the game did not finish until 1 a.m. local time and there was a strange and subdued atmosphere, although Schnyder at least managed to lift herself enough to see off her poor opponent.”

Perhaps Williams was still distracted from the successful launch of her fashion, accessories and jewelry line on HSN and www.hsn.com, with 25,000 pieces selling out after just 3 hours of air time during HSN’s primetime debut (Thursday-Saturday morning) April 30 – May 2.

Serena Williams Signature Statement is a complete accessories collection including handbags, jewelry and apparel that ranges from $16.50 for the Signature Statement Rings of Bling Drop Earrings up to $99.95 for the Signature Statement Flowing Floral Reversible Maxi Dress.

During the launch, Serena modeled her collection, told anecdotes about the inspiration behind each piece and took calls from elated fans from around the country. One of the most popular pieces was the famous Lucky Ring Serena wears during each of her winning matches. Additionally, nearly every handbag and fashion jewelry piece was spoken for by the end of her last show on Saturday morning.

“I love to make a statement both on and off the court. Passion, drive and hard work have taken me down this and many other creative paths throughout my life,” said Williams. “As with tennis, it takes a lot of discipline and precision to make beautiful things come to life. This is a dream come true for me to share truly gorgeous things that I love with the world on HSN.”


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Lets Rap This Up.. yeah we meant RAP

The Truth to a Beat

MOS DEF ADDED TO NEWPORT JAZZ FEST: Rapper’s presence further expands diverse lineup.

*Rapper Mos Def, a jazz fan who often incorporates the music in his records, has been booked for this summer’s Newport jazz festival in Rhode Island, organizers announced Wednesday.

Todays Updates include news on the Famous and the Faux. Enjoy and remember

It Feels Sooooooo GOOOD TO COMMENT,,,


Mos Def, Talib Kweli and others Rap about the present state of affairs in the USA.

ANGER GROWS OVER TIANA’S NON-BLACK SUITOR: Disney’s first black princess paired with olive-toned prince voiced by Brazilian actor.

*Apparently black-on-black love doesn’t exist in Walt Disney’s world. At least, that’s what critics of the studio’s first animated film starring a black princess are claiming after finding out that the prince in the story is not also black.

NOW AT ‘EUR THIS N THAT’ BLOG: 14-Yr-Old Tony Hansberry Improves Surgical Stitching Procedure.

*In Jacksonville, there’s an African American 14-year old working at improving the surgical procedure for stitching up a woman after a hysterectomy. Of all things that 14-year old young men are thinking of, surgical procedures just don’t come to mind as being in the top 10.

JOHN LEGEND TO GO GREEN ON NEXT TOUR: Singer plans eco-friendly jaunt in support of ‘Evolver.’

*John Legend will keep things as green as possible while touring over 50 cities this summer in support of his latest album, “Evolver.”

USHER JOINS FIGHT TO END MALARIA DEATHS: Singer teams with UN in effort to purchase life saving nets.

*Usher is teaming up with the United Nations Foundation and its Nothing But Nets campaign to create a platform for underprivileged youth to take action through service and make a difference with global i

OPRAH’S NEW ‘AHA MOMENT’ – A LAWSUIT: Talk show host takes on Mutual of Omaha for using tag in a commercial. Plus, Oprah denies wearing weave. (Video)

*The exclamation “aha” has been in existence for many years, but was anyone saying “Aha moment” before Oprah Winfrey? And did the talk show host ever bother to trademark the phrase? Mutual of Omaha is about to find out.

SNOOP’S CIVIL BEATING TRIAL BEGINS: Opening statements took place Friday in lawsuit filed by man claiming rapper beat him on stage.

*Opening statements began Friday in the civil trial against Snoop Dogg, who is accused of severely beating up a man during a 2005 concert in Seattle.

MIJAC’S ESCALADE SIDESWIPES AMBULANCE: Driver was en route to retrieve King of Pop from Cedars-Sinai when accident occurred.

*While Michael Jackson was inside of Cedars Sinai hospital in Beverly Hills Wednesday waiting for his ride, the ride was busy sideswiping a parked ambulance and then taking off.

MIKE TYSON FEELS BAD FOR CHRIS BROWN: ‘He’s just a little baby that don’t know how to handle his emotions when it comes to a woman.’

*While promoting a new documentary about his life, former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson was inevitably asked this week about the situation regarding Chris Brown, who has two felony charges.

XZIBIT’S MONEY PROBLEMS EXPOSED: Rapper/actor about to lose home and in big debt to the feds.

Published reports say he owes at least $21,403.98 in back mortgage payments, and he’s officially been warned by the bank that foreclosure is next. It’s also being reported that he owes more than $500,000 in back taxes!

PRINCE SUED OVER ‘21 NIGHTS’ PHOTO BOOK: Literary agency claims they were hired to broker deal, but were cut out of final negotiations.

*Prince is being sued by a literary agency over his coffee table book “21 Nights,” a multimedia photo essay collection documenting his 21-night residency at London’s O2 Arena.

NOW AT ‘EUR THIS N THAT’ BLOG: Who Knew?! Black Female Navy Admiral Took On Those Pirates

*While we so were focused on the captain of the U.S. cargo ship that was rescued from the Somali pirates, our attention was diverted from the very person that lead the charge to get him back to his family. Rear Admiral Michelle Howard who took command of the Navy’s counter piracy task force only three days before the pirates attacked the Maersk Alabama and snagged the captain as a hostage.

FOX REFUSES TO AIR OBAMA PRESS CONFERENCE: President to address first 100 days Wednesday night on all broadcast channels – except for one.

*Guess which network has decided not to air President Obama’s prime time address tomorrow night? And the news-less CW doesn’t count.

NOW AT ‘EUR THIS N THAT’ BLOG: Is Obama Hypnotizing Us?

*This should be one of our “Jokey Jokes,” but it appears that this is a very real and serious slice of documentary that is trying to make the case that President Obama has learned hypnosis techniques to captivate the world.

MICHELLE OBAMA COMIC BOOK DUE WED: Publisher believes it will outsell previous books about Sen. Clinton and Gov. Palin.

*Hot off the press and in book stores Wednesday is “Female Force: Michelle Obama,” a new comic book about the nation’s first lady “as she secures her place in American history,” Bluewaters Productions tells USA Today.

POLL WEIGHS FNC’S OBAMA-BASHING: Three in 10 Americans believe network is too critical of president.

*Nearly 30 percent of Americans in a new poll believe that Fox News Channel is extra critical of President Barack Obama, however, the voting results reflect a partisan divide.

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Rihanna after being beaten by chris brown

EURweb.com – RIHANNA MET WITH ABUSE COUNSELOR ON FEB. 9: Plus, Lisa Lampanelli jokes about alleged beating during Comedy Central roast..

There is nothing funny about this bit by Lisa Lampanelli. the parts that matter the most to me are her stupid expressions of Racism.

Lisa, I’m a Woman and You Can Suck My Rubber Clip On Dick; ya wanna be important nobody. this is what you’d expect from someone with no sensitivity to anything. she’s certainly lost me as a fan and I think she really knew that this would seal her fate with Minority Audiences Everywhere.

*E! Online is reporting that Rihanna met with an L.A. County domestic-abuse counselor within 24 hours of allegedly being beaten by her boyfriend, Chris Brown and stranded in a Beverly Hills neighborhood.

Brown was charged Thursday with two felony counts of assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury and making a criminal threat. His arraignment was postponed until April 6.

The Web site also learned that Rihanna used a police officer’s cell phone to call her manager, personal assistant and two other people within the first few minutes after an LAPD unit responded to her 911 call on Feb. 8. All the calls went to voicemail at the time.

“[Rihanna's friends and colleagues] didn’t pick up because no one recognized the numbers,” a source tells E!. Plus, because she was screaming hysterically, and that led her friends to think it was “some crazy person” calling when they first heard her voice.

As previously reported, the 21-year-old singer threw Brown’s keys out of the window at some point during the altercation, but she would not have been able to drive herself home because she has never learned how to drive, a source told E!

“Now see how you’ll get home,” Brown told her as he took off on foot, according to the source.

Although the court slapped Brown with among the least restrictive of protective orders, Rihanna does have the means to gather evidence against him if he causes trouble. She may tape record conversations with the R&B singer.

According to the protective order, which expires in March 2012, he may not “harass, strike, threaten, assault (sexually or otherwise), follow, stalk, molest, destroy or damage personal or real property” of Rihanna’s.

He also may not “disturb the peace, keep under surveillance or block movements” of her, and must get rid of any guns he may have by surrendering them to police or selling them to a licensed dealer within 24 hours. And he cannot “dissuade or prevent” anybody from attending a hearing or making a report to police.

Under the order, however, he is allowed to contact Rihanna in person or by telephone, and there are no limitations to how physically close he may be to her. The only restriction checked on the form is the box reading: “The protected persons may record any prohibited communications made by the restrained person.”

Meanwhile, Oprah Winfrey has officially entered the national discourse sparked by the case, announcing Friday that her March 12 broadcast will focus on domestic violence among teens.

Winfrey, who has expressed concern about the incident on her talk show in recent weeks, was more forceful with her advice to the young couple on Friday.

She said, “You need somebody to tell you the truth in this moment. And the truth is guys, both Chris Brown and Rihanna, if I were your friend, I would call you up and I would say ‘Give it some time, get yourself some counseling, take care of yourself, heal yourself first.’

“And also, ‘Love doesn’t hurt. I’ve been saying this to women for years – love doesn’t hurt. And if a man hits you once, he will hit you again. He will hit you again. I don’t care what his plea is, he will hit you again.’”

While Winfrey certainly considers the situation serious, others have attempted to exploit it for laughs.

Recently, 50 Cent expressed regret over poking fun at the incident in a clip on his Web site. But, comedian Lisa Lampanelli appeared to be unapologetic about her Brown/Rihanna zinger during Comedy Central’s roast of Larry the Cable Guy.

Commenting on the comedian’s catch phrase “Git R Done,” Lampanelli said, “You’ve beaten that concept so hard it’s now dating Chris Brown.”

As the audience groaned, she said boldly: “Best joke ever.”

She also threw in a racist joke to boot, saying, “Git R Done is to rednecks what free fried chicken and white b*tches is to blacks.

Of All People to say anything, Suge Knight. he should have kept his mouth closed.

Suge Knight Offers Support To Chris Brown, “I’ma Ride With Him A Thousand Percent”

(Written by Cyrus Langhorne – sohh.com)

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:40:00

Suge KnightDeath Row Records co-founder Suge Knight has thrown his support behind Chris Brown in the midst of negative attention the R&B star has received.

Asked about possibly working on a project with Brown, Suge answered by revealing his respect for the singer.

“Chris Brown is a lil’ homie,” Knight said in an on-street interview. “I got more love for Chris Brown than anybody. One of the things Chris Brown did before at the time my daughter was turning 14 years old, it was her birthday, and they were having a concert. He put her on stage, sang happy birthday, he didn’t have to, showed a lot of respect and I respect him for that. So therefore, I’ma ride with him a thousand percent on whatever it is, period.” (TMZ)

Ironically, Suge pleaded guilty to misdemeantor battery against his girlfriend Melissa Isaac last month stemming from a domestic dispute the couple had summer 2008.

District Attorney David Roger said police had lost contact with Isaac and without her testimony on the witness stand, prosecutors would have had a hard time proving beyond a reasonable doubt not only the domestic battery charge, but the three felonies. “Domestic violence is a serious issue in our community, and anytime we can get a domestic violence conviction without a victim cooperating, we’re happy,” Roger said. “We’re hopeful the defendant will never batter a woman again, or he’ll face more serious charges and consequences.” (Las Vegas Sun)

Snoop Dogg Invites Rihanna & Chris Brown On Variety Show

(Written by Cyrus Langhorne – sohh.com)

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 20:53:39

Snoop DoggSnoop Dogg has offered a spot on his weekly variety show “Dogg After Dark” to troubled couple Chris Brown and Rihanna to discuss their publicized relationship.

The West Coast rap veteran’s invitation would allow the duo as guests on his 30-minute program.

“I would definitely have them on the show,” Snoop said in an interview. “Or anyone that is in the music or entertainment world…I would have to have Dr. Phil on the show because that’s not my section or department, but I’m sure Dr. Phil would have some advice,” he said. Jokingly adding that if Dr. Phil wasn’t available he “would get Dr. Dre to come on the show for them.” (Hollyscoop)

At Least Snoop dogg wants to offer a forum for resolution, instead of some Sideshow Business.. but Dr Dre in place of Dr Phil.. Hmmmm.

Ghostface Killah Sends “Message” To Rihanna, “You’ve Been Hurt Mad Times” [Audio]

Written by Cyrus Langhorne

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:28:25

Ghostface KillahShowing his support for Rihanna in the midst of her public dispute with Chris Brown, Ghostface Killah has released a dedication song for the pop singer.

In “Message from Ghostface,” the rapper offers words of comfort.

“This is for all my women out there that be getting beat up,” Ghost says in the intro. “You know what I mean, struggling, welfare, sometimes the jobs ain’t right, they going through mad trauma, especially with they man when they don’t really need that sh*t, Rihanna, they know what they going through…I can see it in your face, you’ve been hurt mad times/Fell in love on the block and couldn’t read the signs/In the beginning it was all good/He sexed you good/Kept you close in the bed real tight…Then problems come when the affection slows down.” (You Tube)

Ghost is known for sharing his family hardships and personal feelings on songs like “All That I Got Is You.”

“Sadly, daddy left me at the age of six/I didn’t know nuttin but mommy neatly packed his shit/She cried, and grandma held the family down/I guess mommy wasn’t strong enough, she just went down/Check it, fifteen of us in a three bedroom apartment/Roaches everywhere, cousins and aunts was there/Four in the bed, two at the foot, two at the head.” (AZ Lyrics)

Other artists including John Legend have also offered support to Rihanna.

“I know both of them. I was surprised when I heard because it doesn’t strike me as something Chris would do,” Legend told People. “You never know what’s inside people or what can trigger that…It’s an awful story [and] I feel terrible for both of them but if Chris did what they said he did, that’s unacceptable. He has to accept the consequences of it.” (People)

(thanks to sohh.com for their stories – represented partially; for full stories, click the header for each piece. – sec 17. notice)

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Driving Miss Obama; so who’s it gonna be y’all

Mrs Obama and the little Miss Obamas'

Driving Miss Obama.. well if these car companies don’t get a bail out soon – what’s gonna be driving Miss Obama to school ?

and what about Mrs. Obama ?  what’s gonna be ferrying her about her daily duties in dc ? if not the Ford Box; (that’s King Bui’s name for the Ford Flex – he says it’s looks like a box)  are they bringing theirs from home when they move on up ? I know they have those special limo’s, but I mean co’mon, lets get real here..

O-man, the campaign promoted flex fuel and flex fuel vehicles; so show us you mean it and save some petrol. Lead By Example in This Government;  this is why we believe in Change, cause its gonna happen.. if you make it happen

as part year residents only 3 miles from the headquarters of gm, we’re really interested in hearing all about the bailout.  we know what the aig and wall st bail outs brought – happy days at an arizona spa for lot of happy executives. we’d just like to see our tired autoworkers be able to go home at night without wondering when they are gonna loose their jobs, houses and vehicles. many of these folks helped make this change; do it for those you promised a good life to Shrub.. and You Too Mr O-Man. We’re Depending On Ya, Really Doh !

Here in the ‘Motortown’, as we’re affectionately refered to by Mr Mandela; we need to hear some reassurances on our statement of financial fitness; as things are pretty dim right now. winter is hardly started and today the news reports said there wouldn’t be enough salt, or gas to keep the roads clean through the entire winter season – what are they talking about ? this whole region is ontop of a Salt Mine – and there are Refinery’s that dot the freeways in this area.  so why will there be a shortage ?  no tax dollars to pay for the Gas and Salt to keep the highways clean and safe.  Are You Starting to see what interconnected problems we’re approaching here My Presidents.. this is no joke, no sir ree bob.

King Bui tonight labeled them post bailout already – with the pronouncements of them being renamed to Government Motors and Federal Motors; he had no words for Chrysler. I added Crying Motors; cause they always cryin, and broke.  incidentially where is Lee Iacocca when you really need him. somebody get snoop-dogg on the phone, I know he knows where big pimpin is..

the Auto industry is so much a part of the US financial picture; that to let it fail, would be catastrophic. it’s estimated that for each job directly lost at the automakers, there are 6 jobs lost in the supplier industries. lest we forget, you need folks to make the radios, seats, and repair those vehicles once they are purchased. Auto Insurance is the biggest segment of the insurance picture; so without those cars, that industry will also be soon seeking a bailout -

and what of the skrippers, coney island folks, gas stations;  jiffylube,; kfc; party stores, grocery stores; payless shoes; and of course red lobster and ihop; they depend on these workers to help keep them afloat. even mickey d’s will take a hit if the big three go under. we didn’t even mention the farmers and producers who supply these stores with their products for these workers to purchase. is it getting clearer to you as a picture now ??  we live in a circular economy, and it is going to experience a domino like crash if something does’t stem the momentum of collapse. recession is in full swing, no doubt, but a depression; we need to avoid that at all costs.

I personally don’t wanna see Miss Obama being Driven anywhere in anything except an American product, and with that said, I’m issuing this proclaimation as Queen of Lutaloland; and Empress of ASID – Our Miss Obamas’ will not be driven in any product not manufactured in Their Homeland By Their Fellow North Americans.

Flex Fuel Development Credits aside, the auto manufacturers need a stabilization package, like yesterday.

so listen here folks in DC, do not test me on this one. I will make it rain, on both your parades if you do -

Bail out the Auto Companies Right Now. either do it, or your next presidents will be the team of Pelosi and Clinton.


Think I’m Kiddin – just go ahead and test me, because I want everybody to know that I – Mama ASID will go into my kitchen and cook up the hottest gumbo these mouths will ever taste, and then they will have nothing but time whilst they enjoy the Halo or Holiness; while considering how they Will Be Driving Miss Obama.

Nuff Said, so Shrub and O-Man Get This Done, cause I want Miss Obama’s Ford Boxes delivered before 1/17/09.

(in the words of bounty killer) Hol Dat !

Bush, Obama camps clash over aid for ailing auto makers

From Wednesday’s Globe and Mail

WASHINGTON — Gridlock has stalled the President and his successor over the issue of spending tens of billions of dollars to make America’s battered auto makers roadworthy again.

Yesterday, both camps were digging in to their separate positions on the issue.

President George W. Bush and president-elect Barack Obama “have policy differences, but that doesn’t mean they’re not both interested in helping improve the economy for the benefit of American citizens,” White House spokeswoman Dana Perino said yesterday.

Mr. Obama and Mr. Bush, the Oval Office’s lame-duck occupant, apparently failed yesterday to agree on when or how to structure a big bailout of the auto makers.

Mr. Obama, echoing leading congressional Democrats, wants the Bush administration to funnel already approved funds to car manufacturers. He apparently told Mr. Bush as much during a private, hour-long Oval Office meeting on Monday.

But Mr. Bush wants congressional Democrats to explicitly authorize the tens of billions of dollars the big car makers say they need to avert bankruptcy.

“We have gone as far as we can,” Ms. Perino said, referring to the bailout funds already authorized. “If [auto makers] believe that that’s not enough for them, they need to continue to work with Democrats, and then we’ll see what they can come forward with.”

The White House denied reports that it was linking help for the auto makers – which Mr. Obama wants to deliver to save hundreds of thousands of high-paying manufacturing jobs in unionized Democratic strongholds – to winning the next president’s backing for Mr. Bush’s last free-trade pact, a deal with Colombia, which increasingly protectionist Democrats don’t want. They also oppose it because union leaders have been targeted for killings in Colombia.

“In no way did the President suggest that there was a quid pro quo,” Ms. Perino said.

Mr. Obama’s transition team also denied that any quid pro quo was raised, and discounted reports of any tension with the White House.

But both the President and the man who will replace him were clearly jockeying for advantage behind the public façade of an amicable working visit and the first extended conversation between the two.

Yesterday, aides to Mr. Obama said he wants to name a prominent “czar” to oversee any bailout and transformation of the auto industry.

House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi warned that the collapse of any of the Big Three car makers would have a “devastating impact.”

During his election campaign, Mr. Obama made sweeping promises to save and transform the auto industry. He promised to direct billions in tax credits and subsidies to the industry so “new fuel-efficient cars can be built in the U.S. by American workers rather than overseas … and [to] ensure that American workers will build the high-demand cars of the future.”

But salvaging a domestic industry already eclipsed by Toyota and other foreign manufacturers, especially during a recession, may be politically costly as well as financially expensive.

The Big Three – all of which have extensive operations in Canada – are hemorrhaging cash.

General Motors Corp. may run out of money as early as next month and its stock price is at a half-century low. GM, along with Ford Motor Co., Chrysler LLC and the United Auto Workers have jointly asked for $50-billion from government – half to stave off industry collapse while they retool and half to go to the union’s fund for retiree health care.

Democrats want money from the $700-billion bailout package for financial firms to be channelled to the auto industry. The Bush administration says it can’t do that because the money was specifically earmarked for financial firms, not industrial giants. Only the $25-billion set aside for loans to develop fuel-efficient cars is available, the current administration says.

“We understand that they’re going through a very difficult time,” Ms. Perino said. “There’s been business decisions they’ve made over the years that have led to this situation.”

Independent analysts say as many as three million U.S. jobs could be lost if the big auto makers collapse, making their rescue a political imperative for the president-elect.

Democratic Senator Carl Levin of Michigan says he will propose legislation for the coming lame-duck session of Congress to free up funds for the auto makers.

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