i dont mean for that to sound like im tryna clown him, or be condescending. people from all different walks of life have held senate seats. arnold schwarzenegger (sucky actor), al franken (comedian), jesse ventura (pro wrestler), sonny bono (musician), et cetera all had “first jobs”.

what im sayin is, the angry black man from the original real world cast has blossomed into a wonderfully intellectual human being with honest concern for his community, and everyone who lives in it. covering a mass of land that would include williamsburg, clinton hill, bed stuy, east ny, canarsie, and flatlands, mr powell is attemptin to undertake a huge responsibilty indeed. native (true) new yorkers who dont have their head up their ass know these neighborhoods to be plagued by issues such as violence, domestic violence, extreme poverty, child abuse, police brutality, racial profiling, ignorance, predatory lending, discrimination, desperation, and overall helplessness. many people born in raised in the hood dont know how the fuck to make things better and if they have an idea, they may not know where to start.

when i began googling kevin powell for congress, i learned that he had two failed attempts at running for this seat. lets hope there isnt a third.

if you live in these communities, REGISTER TO VOTE, and then do so. dont be a dillweed and sit idle like some of the moronic celebrities who participated in puff daddys ‘vote or die’ campaign did. you have the right to a single vote. use it.

click here to read his platform (what he intends to do while in office)

the world is over populated. show me one “new” or “original” idea and ill find where they got the idea from. its just what happens when there are too many fuckin people. *kanye shrug*

How could he be so mean, so rude, so cruel to me
When I gave him my heart, my soul, my everything.
How is it that I’m hurt? When I’m innocent
And its not even on his mind, he benefits.
He did this to me, it’s not my fault
Is he relieved that he got caught?

I’m reaching for you,
You don’t even see me.
I’m asking for you,
You won’t even answer me.
I’m screaming for you,
You can’t even hear me.

When a heart breaks, it doesn’t break even,
Shit I’m here doing time, he’s enjoying his freedom.
I stay up every night wide-awake, he has no trouble sleepin’.
I’m constantly asking myself what words am I supposed to say
You’re nonchalant, it’s your price that I’m forced to pay. . .

-unknown

and this shit is gospel.

on st pattys day, i drink. its the only time i ever drink. this year, i did 21 shots of different liquors. i puked for 10 hours. i repped for my hello kitty set. more like hello titty though.

Thanks Mo!

RIP

Alice in Wonderland by Wedding Hive

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be sweet all year round. Fuckaday.

Fafi x Swiss Army. Only 200 produced, released in oh six. The decapitated femme fatale is the best part.

your local weed dealer is about to start lookin for a second job. the medical marijuana is nj is gonna have prices droppin like crazy. the post did a story and they found a hustler who is doin the math:

The estimated cost for medical marijuana in New Jersey is roughly $125 an ounce. The New York dealer who spoke to the Daily News said he sells the same product for $500.

“You can’t drop prices to match that,” he said. “You’d lose hundreds of thousands of dollars.”

“As a smoker, I think it’s great. But from a business aspect, it’s going to cut a lot of people,” he said.

looks like washington heights will be havin their own recession.

2009 is quickly coming to an end. I guess when you get older NYE just becomes all hype. I’m sure I’ve been way more trashed on a random Monday then I will be tonight. But is it really all about that? Surround yourself with good people and you’ll have good times.

Have a Happy Healthy & Safe New Years from all of us at Tough Love NYC.

Goodbye 2009.

2010 here we cooooome!!!

if youre in the hood enough, you hear those stupid niggas who go “i got that ____” (enter name of illicit drug there) well now, hopefully (ill keep my lil fat sausage fingers crossed) youll here them sayin “i got them obamas”

Kaws has teamed up with well known Kiehl’s and created a Limited Edition lotion for men named KAWS Creme De Corps.

100% of Kiehl’s net profits from the sale of this item will benefit RxART. RxART is a non profit organization that has teamed up with incredible artists to create a nicer atmosphere at children’s hospitals. How fucking amazing!!

buy it here. If you want it, you better hurry they only have the 8.4 oz available for $26.50. Not to bad.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh Finally. Not one, but TWO victories in one day. It felt soooo good. I  feel a tad bit smarter.

…Tim Burton is at MOMA now until April 26th.

More details here

I was learning how to play chess until my teacher neglected me prioritized. Now I’m stuck playing by myself (no fun) or against the computer (double no fun).

I always wanted to learn because I knew it was a mental game. For the little time I have been playing and the people I have played against I’ve learned a few things about myself through chess. They say you can read learn about people by the way they move their pieces.

Queen fun fact: The Queen evolved from the Indian vizier who was the King’s chief administer or adviser. Originally a weak piece, the Queen was given its powers towards the end of the 15th century. Whether this bestowal was an act of chivalry or just another attempt to speed up the game remains unclear. It seems certain, however, that medieval Europe was accustomed to powerful Queens – and this reality can also explain the gender change.

KA said it the best, “If its Free Friday, I’m there. If not, it’ll be more like Shoplift Friday”

Unemployment is fun and all but it restricts what I can buy. Makes me think twice three times about purchasing another pair of sneakers. I torture myself looking through circulars and catalogs. Email blasts haunt me. I thought it would teach me how to be frugal but all it taught me was how to be broke.

On the biggest shopping day of the year, while everyone’s on line waiting to trample that new employee I’ll be sleeping dreaming about Nike’s and that Marc Jacobs bag that Roxee was rocking on Wednesday night.

Let me know how many people you punched in the face to get your kid that new Tickle me Elmo whatever the new toy is this year.

Good Wood is releasing their Black Jesus piece NOW and is only available for 24 hours.

Get on it!

Have a great Thanksgiving!!