Unforgivable?

I was at work the other night and I came across this very well written article on ESPN.com.  To make a long story short...this guy named Tony Washington is having a hard time making it to the NFL, not because he lacks the physical abilities, but because he is a registered sex offender.  Mr. Washington had a rough childhood (absentee parents, moved frequently, rough neighborhood, etc.)...and made a horrible choice when he had consensual sex with his biological sister.  So now teams are very scared to sign him...because of the media circus that would follow the team, which is completely understandable.  One of my co-workers has a very different opinion that I do about Mr. Washington's current situation.  He think that he's a total pervert that shouldn't have a chance to do anything, let alone play in the NFL.  I see it a little differently, but let me start off by saying this:  I think incest is sick, foul, and just bad (couldn't think of any other adjectives).  But there have been instances where current NFL players have done worse (in my opinion) and have come back to play on Sundays.  Leonard Little and Donte' Stallworth killed men while drunk driving, served less jail time (sidenote: this may show my ignorance to the topic, but I honestly did not know that incest was illegal until I read this article) and came back to play.  Mike Vick (who I still support) bank rolled a criminal enterprise...hell Ben Roethelisburger was accused of rape twice and he's gonna come back this season.  If America is supposed to be the land of second chances, and you let these guys have them...then why not let Tony Washington come in?  I don't like it when people write off people from troubled backgrounds for doing wrong...it's very easy for us to say they shouldn't have done it when we came from a stable household.  The only way we found out something was wrong was when someone told/showed us.  I hope Mr. Washington finds his way onto a NFL roster...he's already paid enough.

-Dub

Hypocrisy of our Democracy

 This is Keith Olberman going in on the proposed "mosque" down the street from Ground Zero in Manhattan.  I know I posted something about this earlier this week...but this topic really gets to me.

In this post 9/11 America I really hate that "Muslim" and "Islam" have become bad words in society.  Yes, there are some radical elements wish harm on us that happen to be Muslims...but people have taken the religion and transformed it to this scary American hating belief that anyone that is associated with it is evil.  Maybe...juuuust maybe....the reason they hate us is because we're jacking their land of oil and blowing it to smithereens.  It's getting harder and harder to listen to the talking heads on the news networks when any subject dealing with terrorism is related.  Note: terrorist does not equal Muslim.  The KKK is a Christian based terror group...remember that.

This debate about the community center infuriates me even more.  Mainly because it's not going to be a mosque...just a community center.  Even more, its not across the street from  Ground Zero...try some blocks down the street.  The backers of the center shouldn't be subject to any more scrutiny than if it was a Christian center...or a Jewish center...or hell if it didn't have a religious affiliation.  But using the logic of the people that are against it..you might as well close every Islamic center in Manhattan.  What happened to freedom of religion?  People of any religion should be able to practice whatever, whenever.  Death to using fear tactics to force racist and xenophobic policies!

But who listens to me?  I'm just an angry black man with a blog...

-Dub

Fu*k Fox News

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This is exactly why I don't watch Fox News.  In the words of the immortal Pimp C...they can eat a dick.  Shout out to The Daily Show for this clip...love this show

-Dub

Wrap It Up...Damn!

This is NY Jets CB Antonio Cromartie showing love to his 8 kids (w/ 6 mothers).  Yes, you read that right...8 kids.  Not 4 kids and 4 dogs....but 8 human babies.  The Jets actually gave him a advance on his salary to pay back child support.  He isn't the only NFL player like this...ex NFL RB Travis Henry had 9 children with 9 mothers.  Are these guys allergic to latex?  With all that money you would have think they would have got the ladies some Plan B or something...oh well.  Can't say too much if they're in the lives of their children....but then again how can you be a full fledged daddy to 8 kids?

-Dub

Coontastic: Four Lokos Anthem

This is what happens when you give niggas a video camera and the internet.  But I will admit...that Four Lokos is a mighty beverage.

-Dub

What I'm Listening To: Lloyd feat. Mystikal-Set Me Free

Love the beat on this joint...glad to see Mystikal back on the scene.  Saw this joint a couple of months ago...been rocking to it.   Mystikal is one of my favorite artists I grew up to....UH HUUUUH!!!  Anyone else jamming to this?

-Dub

I'm Back/The 252=My Lazarus Pit

Well...I'm finally back on my JO.  I've been slacking on my blogging lately...had a lot on my plate and even more on my mind.  Don't wanna get in to the particulars (mainly, because most of you don't give a damn) but me and my girlfriend of over 2 years recently broke up.  Not that I'm overly sad and down, but its been real hard to adjust without someone being there that you're used to.  That's been the main reason for my mini-hiatus...nothing that I can't deal with though.  In other news, my baby brother just got back from spreading our ignant ways up in NYC this summer.  He received and accepted an offer from a major investment bank so he's already good for graduation.  Couldn't be any prouder...this is gonna make his last year at Duke the most ignant year ever seen on a college campus. Anything less would be uncivilized.

But what else have I been up to?  Took a trip to the 252 on my days off.  Very rejuvenating:  because I was juventated, lost it, then got juvenated again.  Saw my Moms and Papa Dukes...caught up with a lot of high school friends too.  I think I'm gonna make the trips more often...I feel like I've lost touch with my family and close friends from high school.  At the very least, I have to make some trips down for Thirsty Thursdays at Buffalo Wild Wings with the fellas.

I'm making this promise to my 1 or 2 readers that I've amassed so far:  I won't go this long without posting.  I would say that I felt like I let someone down...but...I don't have a lot of readers yet.  Until next time...

-Dub

What I'm Listening To: Again-John Legend

Sorry been slacking on my posting lately...been going through some stuff over the past couple of days.  One of my favorite John Legend songs.  The lyrics say enough....*Forrest Gump voice* that's all I have to say about that.

-Dub

What I'm Listening To: Rich Boy-Let's Get This Paper

A deep jam from Rich Boy's self titled debut album.  Definitely a solid track...keeps it real and actually speaks on some world events (for those who think all Southern artists aren't aware).  Rich Boy is definitely one of my favorite artists...patiently waiting for another mixtape like "Bigger Than The Mayor."

"Now tell me how I'm supposed to feel when police killing kids..."

-Dub

Why So Sensitive?: Waka Flocka and Gucci Mane

This is Waka Flocka's new song entitled "Fuk Dis Industry."  Please don't waste your time....it's not worth listening to.  I listen to a lot of music, and I'm not gonna lie I listen to Gucci Mane.  Say what you want to about his lyrics, but the production is normally there so you have to take it for what it's worth.  I listen to Waka if I'm working out because it gets me hyped...if there's a Waka song when I'm getting in a fight I'm going to come out on top.  I think we can all agree, however, that OJ Tha Juiceman has to be worst rapper alive...the homey Eli Porter runs circles around him.  The main reason he recorded this track was in response Gucci Mane dropping his mother as his manager.  Even though he says there's not a beef, Waka has said that the relationship between him and Gucci is done.  I don't know the circumstances behind the split, but from the outside looking in it seems to be about business.  Gucci is on his way to be a real big star and make some serious money (hate him or love him)...he needs someone with that kind of experience and connections.  I'm all for loyalty in all facets of life, but sometimes you have to make the best decision for you.  Gucci doesn't want to talk about it either...he walked out of an interview when he was asked about the situation.  Waka most definitely still has that street mentality...but he has to understand that this is a business.  If you burn bridges every time you think someone has slighted you ...you'd be an island.  The lesson here is:  you have to separate business and personal or every business move made is going to have a profound affect on the personal side.

-Dub

What I'm Listening To: Stakes is High-De La Soul

One of my favorite songs...tight beat and real lyrics.  What happened to hip-hop?

"That's why their native tongues have officially been reinstated..."

-Dub

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Maddenoliday is upon us!  For those who are unfamiliar, Maddenoliday is the glorious day on Dub's calendar when the newest edition of Madden comes out in stores.  Throughout college, me and the Petty Coalition stood in line, braving humid college nights and GameStop geeks just so we can play Madden and talk shit all night.  This time was a solo adventure but still ignant nevertheless.  This year I'm rolling with the Cincinnati Bengals and the Tennessee Titans.  Cincy is going to be a more well rounded team on both sides of the ball, while it's gonna be all about the running game for me with the Titans.  This year's biggest "innovation" is called GameFlow.  When turned on, the computer selects the play to run based on the situation (i.e. down and distance, time left in game), allowing you to focus on execution.  The main goal of this is to shorten the game time.  Personally, I'm not with it...I've been picking my plays since Madden 99 and I'm doing to continue to do so.  Played a couple of games last night...the feel of the game is way different.  The player motion takes momentum and angle into account on every play....meaning if you take a bad angle on the ball carrier you're gonna be left in the dust.  The new kicking meter is also going to take some getting used to...the lag online cause me to miss an extra point O_o.  The learning curve is going to be steep, but I like the feel of this Madden already.  I copped this year's version on PS3...hit me up if you wanna run a match.  I'm always looking for different competetion...because playing the computer all the time gets boring (PSN-Dubnificent).

-Dub

When Keeping Up w/ The Kardashians Goes Wrong

This a video of Brian Pumper *pause*, the male porn star and aspiring *whack ass* rapper that did a scene with Montana Fishburne aka Laurence Fishburne's daughter, discussing her booty spots (haven't seen the tape but apparently she has some cheetah spots on her ass) and how he didn't exploit her.  Of course he didn't exploit her; all he did was screw her on camera so he can get his face more out there.  Montana, seeing Kim Kardashian (the only fine Kardashian IMO) rise to fame because of her sex tape with Ray J, thought she should follow suit.  I guess this is what the world has come to *no pun intended*, girls wanting to get screwed on camera so people can pay more attention to them.  She's definitely a member of Team LowSelfEsteem.  This is exactly why I am deathly afraid of having a daughter: if your daughter does porn, YOU HAVE FAILED AS A FATHER.  Sorry Morpheus, but the truth is the truth though.  The internet has been buzzing for a day or so about this...a female porn star, Lethal Lips, has a hilarious interview outing Brian as a punk on set (sidenote: it's always amused me to hear women in porn talk about how they're "going to work." We all know they're about to have some outrageous sex, do some raunchy stuff, and go home to their man LMAO).  What ever pays the bills...it is a recession.

-Dub

What I'm Listening To: I Left It Wet For You-UGK

This is one of my favorite songs from my all-time favorite group. UGK are word smiths and storytellers...and this is a fine example of such.  I'll make sure to have a post about them a little later.  Truth be told...it took me a couple of listens to really get it (I'm slow...I know) but that made me like the song even more.  RIP to Pimp C...and cop Bun B's "Trill OG" if you already haven't...here's the homey DJ Wise's review of the album that got 5 mics from The Source.  It's a solid album...but a 5 mic album is classic and I don't think it qualifies.  But these are thoughts from a critical fan...it's still UGK for life.


"I left it wet for ya nigga..."

-Dub

Team BlackBerry: Where there's...not an app for that

CNN.com: BlackBerry Article

Here's a good CNN.com article about BlackBerry and why, even though they have the largest market share in the US smartphone market, they lag behind the iPhone and Android in fun factor.  Don't get me wrong...I'm a member of Team BlackBerry and I'm definitely content with my phone (hit me up for my BBM pin if you want) but the lack of apps is annoying.  I have a friend with an iPhone and he has an app for everything.  Although most of them are for dumb shit, it doesn't matter...that's why we all buy SMARTphones.  Sending a picture of the crazy ass person in Wal-Mart doesn't have the same feel on a BlackBerry (but it can be done).  RIM definitely has the business game down pat...but step up the fun factor!!!


-Dub

Major Buggage: Emmitt Smith's Hall of Fame Induction

Tonight on ESPN (7pm EST) the 2010 class will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  This has been regarded by some as one of the best classes.  This group will include Russ Grimm, Rickey Jackson, Dick LeBeau, Floyd Little, John Randle, Jerry Rice, and Emmitt Smith.  Not only does this class include some of the best defensive talents in Randle and LeBeau, but hands down the most hilarious TV commentator ever.  Emmitt Smith was a great running back and seems like a great person, but its quite obvious he put the Athlete-Student instead of a Student-Athlete.  As a matter of fact, when it came to English he was just a Athlete.  It made for great TV....hearing him describe the "Rice of Passage" and teams getting "blowed out." Major buggage all around.  Check the vid...if I didn't have to work tonight I'd be glued in front of a TV taking it in.  I need to stop being cheap and spring for a DVR.

-Dub

What I'm Listening To: Neck Uv Da Woods-Mystikal feat. Outkast

One of my favorite songs...this jam came out when I was in 6th grade.  I got too hyped when this came on BET/MTV...you know back when they actually showed music videos.  Andre's verse in this song is one of my favorites from him

"Andre 3000 the year to fear is already here..."

-Dub

For Starters...

This is my first time doing the blog thing.  The term is so ubiquitous that I almost forgot what it was...

ANYWAYS...

I want to welcome everyone that's reading this to Dub's blog.  Thank you for reading this post during your (not so) busy day.  There's a lot of porn that could have been watched...but the fact that you chose to read this makes me feel like I accomplished something.  My number 1 goal is actually putting stuff up here that people want to read....not just one of those blogs that people just have to make themselves important...only to realize that 2 people read it O_o.  Those who know me personally say I have a "wild" mind...just thoughts and shit everywhere.  I like to laugh...so there's gonna be a good dose of silly videos and my commentary on the world as I see it through my 22 year old warped ass lens.  I'm a heavy Twitter user, but I've found the 140 characters doesn't allow me to convey all of my ignace (yes...that's a word).  So to all that read this, do me one favor: bear with ya boy.  If you like something I say? Comment! If you don't like something I say? Comment! I'm tryna get better at this thing...so help me out.  So, without further ado, welcome to my world...

Wait....that sounded stupid...just read it...hope you like it

-Dub