The Black Lounge

So I decided to start a new topic here at The Black Lounge, which is entitled ‘The Genius of the Month’. It was originally entitled ‘The Coon of the Month’ (thanks for the heads up again LH) but seeing as how  the term ‘coon’ was too vague IMO, I decided to change ‘coon’ to ‘genius’. Any questions, comments and/or concerns can be directed to

brran1@yahoo.com

At this point, im pretty sure that everyone has talked about Kilpatrick and his situation so I’m going to skip an explanation of the situation.

Mayor Kilpatrick. Did you honestly think that 14,000 text messages to a fellow city employee on city issued mobile phones wouldn’t be looked at as suspicious?

Was being overly extravagant neccesary when Detroit has some of the highest unemployment and illiteracy rates in the country? Granted, I understand that you shouldn’t have to work or be held accountable 24/7, but c’mon….we both know that Escalade was a bit much…

Did you not realize, that being a black man in a high powered job (where there are not many of us) means that everything you do will be scrutinized and looked over with a fine toothed comb?

Did you honestly think that people were gonna stay quiet about your affair trysts with her?

Looking back on the entire situation, was it all worth losing your law degree and possibly losing your job because it was discovered that you lied under oath?

It just goes to show you….Some dudes will do anything for some ass…smh

January 2008’s Genius of the Month is:

The Honorable Kwame Kilpatrick,

Mayor of The City of Detroit, Michigan

The first month of O.S.A.G. is almost complete and I can honestly say that I am making good progress toward becoming healthier than I am now. Today, I had my usual OSAG breakfast (cereal, yogurt, whole milk, an orange) and it was good. I think I may try to switch to grapefruit or another fruit next week.

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