Obama hands down the best president we ever had. obviously he’s a politician and there were some things he shouldn’t have done, but PLEASE name me a president better than he. especially with what he had to walk into 8 years ago. I’m really gon miss him.
of course he has some less than good policies. of course he didn’t go as hard for black people as we may have wanted. but shit he’s the damn president of the United States. I don’t think some of y'all even understand how that works, I swear some of y'all think he’s this magic revolutionary who was gonna abolish racism and all the world problems somehow.
but let me keep my mouth shut.
he literally bombed seven countries
did you not read the part where I said he did less than good things or no?
Something that people forget (myself included at one point).
This was the first time a black man was given the title of president in mainstream media’s face and also during the time that as a species, the human race is experiencing another cultural shift. There are things that he didn’t do well like
has stated, but given the circumstances, given the cultural impact, given the ability to maintain an air of dignity and class while showing a glowing example of BLACK LOVE AND FATHERHOOD, President Obama did a damn good job and it needs to be spoken up for.
Let it be said, that while perfection wasn’t achieved, change was, a step forward was taken, and a future was enlightened so that the next black man or woman who comes behind him my triumph where he has fallen short.
“Hi. I’m a real lawyer and here’s some free advice if you’re going to any of the various protests, marches, etc. this week.
- Do not engage in illegal activity, even if it is harmless or unrelated to the event. Don’t smoke pot, don’t obstruct traffic, don’t kick a sign post. DO NOT GIVE THE POLICE A REASON TO ARREST YOU. Comply with all lawful orders made by police. If you do any of this, be prepared to be arrested. Civil disobedience, while admirable, sometimes requires sacrifice; you will be charged even if your cause is righteous.
- It will be cold. Dress in layers. Wear comfortable clothing that you won’t mind wearing for a very long time. Wear shoes that don’t have laces, if possible. Wear clothing that does not require a belt. If you are arrested, your laces and belts will likely be confiscated.
- Google the phone number for the National Lawyers Guild and write it in Sharpie on one or both of your forearms. If you are arrested, you will want to call them.
- Disable the fingerprint ID on your phone and enable the passcode function. Police can force you to place your fingerprint on your phone but they cannot force you to enter in the passcode. Refuse all requests/demands to open your phone unless you are presented with a warrant.
- Bring a valid government issued photo ID that has your name., address, and date of birth on it. This will make things go more smoothly for you
- You are not required to answer any questions from police unless you are being detained. If an officer asks you a question, ask him/her if you are being detained. If you are being detained you have the right to know why you’re being detained. If he/she says no, walk away.
- Police are not required to read you your Miranda rights when you are arrested. This is a persistent myth. Police must inform you of your Miranda rights if they are interrogating you. Interrogation does not include asking you your name, address, date of birth, etc. You must answer these questions. Anything after answering basic identification questions, you have the right to have an attorney present.
- Police will not just give you an attorney. You have to ask for one. In some states, asking the first time requires the police to stop interrogation. In other states, you may have to ask more than once. They may try to goad you into answering questions after you ask for an attorney. Once you request an attorney, do not answer any more questions no matter what. Do not answer any questions past basic ID questions until you have an attorney present.
Must be nice to be a man and feel absolutely zero guilt or concern while you sit on your arse in front of the tv as your wife frantically runs herself into the ground with the never ending grind of holiday cooking/cleaning/gifting/wrapping/decorating/tidying/arranging/crafts/familial politics
it always bewilders and offends me that at family gatherings all of the women are up cleaning, cooking, clearing the table after dinner, bringing snacks out, etc., and all of the men are just relaxing and sitting around. I’m also up cleaning, clearing peoples’ plates, etc., because I’m expected to do that as a female, while my male cousins get to sit around and chill. Even the male relatives that I like just sit around and chat and don’t seem to notice that my sister and I are constantly being called into the kitchen and they’re not.
so anyway yeah if you’re a male you should seriously try to pay attention to who’s doing all the work and who’s allowed to sit and chill (probably you) and maybe like, get up and insist on helping…
