Archive for November, 2009

Glenn Beck asks - win or leave Afghanistan

Written by Michael Vass
For some time now I have been discussing the indecision of President Obama in regard to our troops in Afghanistan (as well as Iraq with President Bush). I believe I have made my views very clear on this issue. America needs to take a strong position and fight to win this war, [...]

Music Video: Beyonce and Lady Gaga - do I need to say more?

Written by Black Entertainment USA
By now I’m sure many have seen the new music video by Beyonce that features the popular Lady GaGa. Of course I’m sure there are just as many that might not have seen it yet considering how few music videos get played on MTV these days. But this video is special [...]

Is Newsweek sexist?

Written by Black Entertainment USA
The big question of late is all about Sarah Palin. Her book, if she will run in 2012, if she can win. And then there are the controversies.
Newsweek really set things aflame with their cover of Mrs. Palin. And the claims of the cover photo being sexist and insulting have been [...]

Television Review: The Prisoner (2009)

Written by Black Entertainment USA
The following television review of The Prisoner (2009) may include some spoilers for some fans or those that have not seen the first episode.
I just finished watching the AMC network premiere of the revisioned The Prisoner, with James Caviezel and Sir Ian McKellen. It is certainly an interesting television program.
The television [...]

Television Preview: The Prisoner (remake)

Written by Black Entertainment USA
Over the years I have consistently warned my viewers to stay away from ‘revisioned’ fare on television and movies. Almost invariably such efforts are refuse best avoided than partaken in. But sometimes there comes an exception.

So far the previews of The Prisoner look like it has captured the essense of the [...]

234 years of service

Written by Black Entertainment USA
Today is a day not unlike any other day for most Americans. People will get up and go to work, take care of kids, go to school, and so on. And just like so many days prior we will be able to do so because long before this day started, before [...]

Ft. Hood - Maj. Hasan: 12 dead, 31 injured, no answers yet

Written by Michael Vass
I know that some of my readers may be wondering why I have not covered the news of the Ft. Hood shooting before now on VASS or Black Entertainment USA. The only reason I can give is that I was confused.
For hours there has been swirling reports, rumours, and imprecise information. Even [...]

The winds of change

Written by Michael Vass
It has been a very interesting night so far. Already pundits are working up a sweat as they set the stage for the polispeak whirlwind that will be the headlines of the morning.
While there is no question that Republicans and Conservatives won strongly in races for Governor, Democrats are busy trying to [...]