Author: Tony L. Blackwell

Happily Married Father w/ a Daughter on her way to College. Sports Fanatic, Follower of Politics, Lover of Truth But I Despise Racism, Bigotry and Those Who Won't Stand Up For All of Us instead of the 47%.

America, Don’t EVER Drink The TEA

Finally! After over two weeks of a Government Shutdown in which even Sen. John McCain admitted in a Fox News interview, was completely the GOP’s fault, the Republicans are going to relinquish their unpopular battle and vote on a Clean Continued Resolution which will re-open the Government and put a halt to the ‘Default Talk’… Continue reading America, Don’t EVER Drink The TEA

Republicans Are Willing to Default in Order to Destroy

Let it be Known that THIS President is Fed Up! He’s just about reached his Boiling point and so has America. In his press conference on Tuesday, President Obama reiterated his position of Not negotiating with the Republican hostage takers unless they “do their jobs” and put an end to the Government Shutdown and their… Continue reading Republicans Are Willing to Default in Order to Destroy

Government Closed (In Need of Repair)

It’s been 17-years since the Government decided to Shutdown and, low and behold, a Democrat was in the White House. Bill Clinton was in his Final Term when the Republicans decided to put hundreds of thousands of Americans out of work and turn a prosperous economic outlook into a spiraling plunge downwards. I watched a… Continue reading Government Closed (In Need of Repair)

To Bomb or Not To Bomb, That is the Question

Since the crisis began with the alleged chemical weapons being used on the Syrian people by their government and the military, it seems as though the only two nations willing to stand up for the Syrian people are France and the United States. But the United States seems to always intervene against atrocities in other… Continue reading To Bomb or Not To Bomb, That is the Question

FOR Fast Food Worker’s – AGAINST Fast Foods

The Fast Food Industry is in disarray all across America. Today, the day after the March on Washington’s 50th Anniversary commemorating one of the greatest speeches and movements this country has ever seen, employees of fast food chains across America have gone on strike in protest of their current wages and hoping to generate a… Continue reading FOR Fast Food Worker’s – AGAINST Fast Foods

The Dream Lives On!

Today, August 28th, 2013 commemorates the 50th Anniversary of one of the most famous marches and speeches ever witnessed, listened to and participated in during a Civil Rights Movement that took place in Washington, DC. During that 1963 march, over 200,000 people from all walks of life participated in this gathering to let it be… Continue reading The Dream Lives On!

The Moral Mondays Movement in Raleigh, NC – Week 13’s Edition

They say a Picture is Worth a Thousand words. Well, Here’s Proof! More than 800 people have been arrested at the Legislative Building in expressions of civil disobedience since the “Moral Monday” protests began in April. All because of an arrogant, self-absorbed Gov., Pat McCrory, who has refused to sit down with the Leaders representing… Continue reading The Moral Mondays Movement in Raleigh, NC – Week 13’s Edition

Gabby Giffords Visit To Raleigh, NC

On the last leg of their Gun Control Tour and getting the message out for stricter gun regulations, Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her husband, former Astronaut, Mark Kelly were in Raleigh, NC Sunday. After the couple had visited a shooting range, they sat down for lunch at The Pit Authentic Barbecue in downtown… Continue reading Gabby Giffords Visit To Raleigh, NC

THIS JUST IN: Republicans Have Run Amok

HEADLINE: BREAKING NEWS: THIS JUST IN: Use whichever ‘Stopper’ you prefer but the News is Official – The Republicans have Run Amok! All across this great nation, Republicans are doing the dastardly deeds of taking into Their hands, a Woman’s Right to Choose, Voter’s Rights at the Polls, gerrymandering, gay rights and more. From Texas… Continue reading THIS JUST IN: Republicans Have Run Amok

Summer Time means Vacation Time

Summertime is Here! School is out and that means it’s time for the Family Vacation. My family and I just returned from the Best Vacation I’ve ever been on, a 5-day cruise to the Bahamas. This being my first cruise, I’m going to discuss the “Hotel on Water” experiences only. Now let me begin by… Continue reading Summer Time means Vacation Time

Safety in the Name of Surveillance

Hey, America, WE’RE AT WAR!!! This is No Ordinary War, but it’s still War just the same! Stop it with your Penny-Anny whining about “Privacy and Civil Liberties” being taken away. It was taken away after 9/11, less we forget. Immediately after we were attacked with the planes diving into buildings, the Bush Administration began… Continue reading Safety in the Name of Surveillance