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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 [...]
Threats against President Obama strain the Secret Service
Written by Michael Vass
A recent report leaked to the Boston Globe just caught my attention and seriously disturbed me. The report is about the Secret Service, and questions whether the Agency can continue to protect the President and other high-ranking officials, while at the same time investigating financial criminals.
The key point that stood out [...]
Transcript of interview of Mayor Matt Ryan
Written by Michael Vass
The following is the full transcript, as seen in the video and post commentary, of the interview of Binghamton, New York Mayor Matt Ryan and Michael Vass.
It’s Matt Ryan, how are you doing?
MV : Oh, how are you Mayor Ryan?
Matt Ryan: Pretty good.
MV: I know you don’t have a whole lot of [...]
6 months after tragedy in Binghamton, NY
Thus I start my ongoing coverage with a 15 minute interview with Mayor Matt Ryan. We discussed some of the events of that day. The difficulties that the local authorities had, and how they were resolved. We discussed what has changed in Binghamton, and more importantly what has not. Overall we spoke about the strength of a community and the ability of its people to overcome adversity.
It’s not a stimulus. It’s just extra money before you vote.
Written by Michael Vass
It’s a bit early in the morning, but I had to comment on this news. Democrats have figured out how they can buy the 2010 mid-term elections. And the best part is they won’t even have to use the word “stimulus”.
President Obama is currently proposing that Congress spend $12.5 billion in 2010 [...]
President Obama vs. Fox News - bias or not?
Written by Black Entertainment USA
So the White House is upset with Fox News. The President just doesn’t like the coverage he gets there. Because they must be less than legitamite since they criticize his Administration. Are they serious?
Now I have no problem with anyone that wants to critique the major news media. There are multiple [...]
Sean Hannity interview with Michael Moore - the 10/10 interview
Written by Michael Vass
Tonight Sean hannity provided a bit more of his interview with director Michael Moore. As before I am providing an edited (for time purposes) video of that conversation, and commenting below it.
Michael Moore is really something else. Just listen to his answers. He truly believes what he is saying, which is perhaps [...]
It’s great to be a rockstar politician
Written by Michael Vass
President Obama is a rockstar. Seriously he makes Al Gore look like a kid on American Idol. And nothing says that more clearly than the Nobel Peace Prize of 2009.
President Obama has won the Nobel for
“his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples”
Are they serious?
It was also [...]
Michael Moore vs. Sean Hannity - commentary
Written by Michael Vass
In a battle of political views that went about even, Sean Hannity interviewed Michael Moore tonight. I can honestly say that I find both men extreme in their views and wrong more often than not.
Given their extremes, the interview was interesting. On the one hand we have Michael Moore who seems ashamed [...]
Texas Governor Perry’s cousin shot dead by police - how many bullets?
Written by Michael Vass
I have often made the point, when discussing the extreme violence and overreaction of police across the nation, that I have never heard of an unarmed White male being killed by police - with a hail of bullets that number in the dozens. I have said I also have not heard of [...]
Iran and nukes? Afghanistan? Nope, Coppenhagen and the Olympics
Written by Michael Vass
Chicago wants the 2016 Olympics. At least that’s what Oprah Winfrey, the mayor, and President Obama think. Which is the problem.
I really could care less if Chicago got the Olympics of not (and neither do many Chicago residents). I don’t like the city, as my personal expereince there was negative. But the [...]
Glenn Beck goes after President Obama via Derrion Albert
Written by Michael Vass
There are a lot of things in this world that are wrong. There are quite a few of those things happening in America right now. But I truly believe that no matter your political beliefs you can agree that a 16 year old being killed by other kids is wrong. Equally disturbing [...]
Annie Leonard - Story of Stuff misrepresentations
Written by Michael Vass
Wow. That’s the word I am left with when I listened to Annie Leonard. The amount of things that she gets completely wrong with her Story of Stuff is amazing. And to think that this is targeted towards kids. It’s insulting.
I bet most of my readers have never heard about the Story [...]
House shuns ACORN - except 75 Democrats
Written by Michael Vass
Oh the shock and amazment. Yes today the House of Representatives joins the Senate and California Governor Schwartzenagger in ending the funding of ACORN. Well most of the Senate, and most of the House.
This of course is the reaction to 5 videos from across the country (Baltimore, Brooklyn, San Bernadino, San Diego, [...]
Michael Vass thoughts on Sen. Gillibrand response
Written by Michael Vass
Well in a mere 36 days since I first contacted Senator Gillibrand, I have now received a response. I suppose that can be called a quick turnaround by the standards of Congress these days. In fact most people I know, or have commented on this and other blogs I write for, didn’t [...]
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand responds to Michael Vass
Written by Michael Vass
The following is the letter from Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, responding to my letter and email on August 11, 2009. This is the verbatim transcription of the letter received today in the mail.
September 10, 2009
Dear Mr. Vass,
Thank you for writing to me about the current state of our healthcare system. I appreciate [...]
Is TIME hypocritical, or is Glenn Beck the problem?
Written by Black Entertainment USA
In as much as politics is entertainment these days, I want to discuss news commentators and the news media. I was motivated to do so by an article in TIME online. They were discussing Glenn Beck. Yeah, that guy.
For those that hate FOX News, and/or anything to the right, I ask [...]
Letter to Senator Gillibrand about ACORN
Written by Michael Vass
The following is a verbatim copy of a email letter sent to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand at 7:41am today. Feel free to copy and paste this letter to the Senator as well.
Senator Gillibrand,
I am a 41 year old, New York State resident, American citizen, professional blogger, small business owner and member of [...]
Senator Gillibrand and ACORN - a connection becomes clear
Written by Michael Vass
So now it becomes a bit more clear. The connection between Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and ACORN.
As I have stated before Sen. Gillibrand was one of 7 Senators that voted to have ACORN keep it’s funding from the Government. At the time I was at a loss for why this might be the [...]
Michael Vass comments on Senator Gillibrand
Written by Michael Vass
Considering the events related to ACORN, I was left with a nagging question with Senator Gillibrand’s vote to fund ACORN.
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Senator Gillibrand supports ACORN and prostitutes in vote - seemingly
Written by Michael Vass
So I have to say I am surprised tonight. Not that another ACORN branch has been shown to be just as actively willing to provide criminals with housing paid for by taxpayers (Brooklyn makes 3 and another is expected Tuesday morning), or their efforts to help people defraud the Government. No it [...]
ACORN to sue for being caught breaking the law
Written by Michael Vass
Last week, video was released revealing that the Baltimore offices of ACORN had no problem introducing a brothel of underage illegal aliens to a likely unsuspecting neighborhood. It was a shock and I wrote about that.
ACORN responded to the video, and the FOX News coverage (NBC, CBS, and the other major news [...]
The end is nigh - Paris Hilton confirms it
Written by Black Entertainment USA
In news surely signaling the end of the civilized world, Paris Hilton has become a part of history.
No it wasn’t as the worst actress ever, and it’s hard to be worse than Mariah Carey in Glitter or Jennifer Lopez in Gigli. It wasn’t for being the most vapid and talentless celebrity [...]
