Baron Pikes Tasered to Death

"I suspect Officer Nugent would have acted differently toward a white man under his control, but we'll never know, especially since Officer Nugent isn't talking to the press, and depending on what the Grand Jury decides, may never be called to account for his actions in tasering Mr. Pikes 9 fucking times in 14 goddamn minutes while Pikes groveled at his feet begging for mercy.
Jesus wept, it says in the Bible. I don't know if Jesus wept again after Baron Pikes died, but I'll bet his family did. I'll bet they cried for days on end. On the other hand, I'll bet that Officer Nugent did not cry after he killed Mr. Pikes by tasering him 9 fucking times in 14 goddamn minutes. Not part of his job description, after all. "
-Steven D (Booman Tribune)

How as a parent do you prepare your child from this type of treatment from someone who is supposed to uphold the law?

This is the messy racism facing colored folk daily....

Race and Justice

Booman has a great piece on the prison system....

The Math doesn't add up

I guess Bush skipped math to attend cheerleading practice............

Kudos to Booman.

Broder should fear the people

Booman:

"Now, I'm the first to admit that THE PEOPLE are not always right about what is best for them. Sometimes THE PEOPLE want to maintain slavery or segregation. Just because THE PEOPLE have a majority opinion on some issue doesn't make them right. That is why we have all these protections for minority opinions. But you have to be a blithering idiot to be able to look at the current landscape in America and think it is THE PEOPLE that are out of touch right now and not the denizens of the Beltway.

THE PEOPLE want an end to this administration and its war. They are well enough convinced that this government is not healthy and not serving their interests. It is the Beltway types that don't want to face up to consequences of their profound failures. THE PEOPLE can see the budget numbers, the casualty reports, the failed government services, and the official corruption. They need leadership from the people that can hold this government responsible. If people like Broder keep burying their heads in the sand it won't be too much longer before we have a return to 1960's style insurrection.

THE PEOPLE don't want to riot. They want the system to work. But the system is as broken as Alberto Gonzales' credibility. And we see the Beltway making excuses for perjury and obstruction of justice and failed wars of choice. This time THE PEOPLE are right. The bums must be thrown out. And Broder will lead the pack with a dunce cap on."

Murdoch avoids taxes

How much money would you have if you paid little or no federal taxes in a 2-4 year window?

Check out Steven D's has another gem at Booman.

No more Richards

"Richard" wars always lead to trouble...........

Pardon Paris First

We are not talking consensual sex here folks. Libby perjured himself, no doubt to protect Cheney. He now has plenty of time to pump out his new novel.

For the likes of Broder to scream about the injustice is amusing. If Mr. Libby would have told the truth this would not be an issue. There would not be a need for a pardon.

Hell Paris should be pardoned first.

Reflections

We all experience "turning points" in our lives, generally brought on by unexpected events. Even if at the time, the event may seem tragic, when you have time to "reflect" upon it, the situation was for the best, sometimes.

Clearly, Booman is facing "life". I hope you join me in keeping him in your thoughts and prayers.

Hang in my friend.

See ya on the other side: Steve Gilliard

Steve was a member of the Booman Tribute team. He crossed to the other side on Saturday morning.

His passionate voice will be missed.

George Wills continues to drink the Kool-Aid

George Will reminds me of the poor slob hanging on to the myth of a relationship that was only real in his head.

Love Actually

I never knew..........

Lieberman whines......again

Is this point where I am supposed to say "thanks Joe?"

"Less popular than gonorrehea"

Of course the troops don't deserve raises, you fighting in a mindnumbing war for no particular reason. Shrub will pray for you but not take care of you medically or financially after doing his bidding.

Maybe if they were gratifying Wolfie or some other member of the administration, they would get fat raises....

I can not muster more contempt for this administration.

His term is up when?? Ugh

Falwell Dead

Whether you like Falwell and his antics or not, he changed the political landscape in this country. He was very instrumental in getting Reagan elected. Our country is still recovering.

Peace be with you.

Boy Code?

When a child is killed in the 'hood, the first question is:"Where are his parents?"

When white boys shoot up a school, their rational is they were called "faggots."

Who is teaching these kids that calling another human names is acceptable?

Who is teaching them the only acceptable response is violence?

Why are these "rights of passage" tolerated or ignored by parents and administrators?

Neither situation speaks well of our society. There are always innocent dead victims. Is either life less valuable?

When the corporate boardrooms are made up of more than 96% white men, I will begin to weep for the difficulties of being a white male in our society.

TerranceDC's piece is long but compelling..............

Shame of the military

Being a sports and political junkie my worlds collided when the Tillman boys joined the military. They were motivated by the 9-11 incident. Their decision stunned the world. Walking away from lucrative careers to serve their country is honorable. No one would question their sacrifice.

There is NO SHAME in being killed by friendly fire. Unfortunately, this is a sad reality of war.

The SHAME is how Rummy and his minions treated his death. They lied to his family and the world. Those involved should be court-martialed.

Booman titled his post "I need to calm down." Maybe he shouldn't, nor should the rest of us.

Maybe the GOP will call for Impeachment

What does it take to get fired at the White House? Fredo's testimony was testy and terrible.


Republicans facing re-election, may finally call for Shrub's impeachment...

Imus Family Values

Doug Watts.......

Credit Ford Motor CEO saves presidency...sigh

Let's see Shrub was about to put something in the wrong place. Too bad the CEO can't redirect Bush on other issues.

Cheney is worse, Cheney is worse, Cheney is worse....

No Policy links for Hillary

Steven D wonders:

"Don't you think maybe she ought to make it easy for us to find out where she stands on the issues, too?"

If our gal Hill actually states her position, then she can't nuance her way out of it.