You Can't Say That On Television

Some call me mad; others say that I'm didactic....I just say I'm too damned strong-minded to bother with addressing any of it. I'm on a mission

For all of the perfected posture that these

politicians seem to present,

you'd think they'd pay more attention to the truth

of the Constitution and it's Amendments.

There was always a resentment over the integration of schools,

so they got us back crazy good....

a generation growing up without the proper tools.

This isn't the crack era, yet children still kill over shoes;

they just consider these kids b******s and blame beauracracy

for their being nothing new.

And as evidence and proof, I offer you metal dectectors,

defective heating and air, and drop out rates in the depths of despair.

How dare you part with nothing financially,

then say schools are just our parents' fault, and that we came up without loving.

If this really is the case, shouldn't the government be our shoulder,

so we can cry a little something?

Even the bad seeds lack the motivation....

you don't see them go into suburban communities and start buggin'.

Police checkpoints in neighborhoods and still crime kills daily...

how about a hot breakfast for their hungry bellies?

That's right....

damn gas prices just about double the cost of some bread, peanut butter and jelly.

Far from a sitcom and just out of the way from roadside bombs,

these are notes from the underbelly.

Homes have been broken, but how does that equate to our schools failing?

They must go by a different math to keep suburban institutions from ailing.

Five books in a class of thirty, ensures that the other eighty percent are just

mailing it in.

Due to constant and unfinished construction they can't even run to the bathroom,

literally not even given a pot to piss in....

there's some kind of....

reverse...ology....

because they have better accomodations in prison.

Get a degree for free, just give up your Freedom!

Until you realize that most of the prisoners still struggle with their reading.

Meaning that the quote is true....

you know...the one about being free; but in chains everywhere.

The home of the brave, where better-off's play small parts; but mainly

turn their backs and don't care.

And here I am, saluting the red, white and blue as it waves in the air....

all the while remembering how they say that life isn't fair.

Author's Note

The picture is actually a part of a library in D.C.

Reviews

[BEEGE]

Well done Peoples!
"they just consider these kids b******s and blame beauracracy
for their being nothing new.
And as evidence and proof, I offer you metal dectectors,
defective heating and air, and drop out rates in the depths of despair."
This really got me going. It reminded me of the schools I went to in Memphis and
Really touched home. Great job on this one.

Beege

[Spoken]

there's some kind of....

reverse...ology....

because they have better accomodations in prison.

Get a degree for free, just give up your Freedom


Wooo-eeee. Amen and yes! The end of this piece really packed a hard punch for me. This is my kind of stuff here.. love to hear this spoken... I do love me some good slam w/ powerful meaning and strong knowledge behind it. Awsome...

[SM Davis]

WOW!!!!!!!!! Amazingly proper for such an inproper society as we. You've stated, once again, the things that need to be said. Your love and light shine brightly through and your compassion here is stunning. I'm happy to see another who sees person before deed. It's so important. I'm speaking not of the politicians you aptly criticize but those that suffer at the hands of these politicians. Well done!

[Rain]

Hey Brother,
I see you can still swing your saber. Only two comments. This uproar over Obama's lipstick comment is the most childish thing I've seen in a long time. Palin should come out an just say she knows the comment was not about her. That lipstick on a pig has been used by more politicians than I can count. It would be a class thing for her to do.
Second..send me one article of a kid starving to death in this country. My wife is a teacher and watches free meals(whole trays) dumped in the trash everyday. There's so many places families can get food, that if a kid were to die of starvation it would be because of parental neglect. It's good to see you,warrior. You get a 100 because I know we see through different eyes, and I respect your passion. Rain..

[☮]

Apparently, I'm not the only one on a mission. I relate to all of the thoughts in this piece. It's everything said that usually remains locked up inside us all. This country expects people to work with crumbs and make lobster out of it. I definitely feel this, man.

This is sadly true:
"there's some kind of....
reverse...ology....
because they have better accomodations in prison."

Keep plugging these out.

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"Oh, well... what's coming to you?
"The world, Chico, and everything in it." - SF

[Sinceer]

great read sir..

the flow of ideas an euphamistic approach to certain ideas...magnified an stressed each point that needed to be made...
im a fan of the clever delivery of generic topics...not taking anything away from the issues you discussed...but we all know life isnt fair, we all know shhit is fucked up in the economy, culture, and the US agenda...etc....its the end of Bushs' term...if we havent seen the ripple effect of his ineptitude by now.....then those who havent are either blind or have turned a blind eye..and just ignored it....

your set ups an word associations definitly brought ya perspective an insights to a brighter light...

i appreciate the effort man..

keep em comin

pC

[Xeru]

This piece was deep with gravity and really well articulated. But more than anything it was just the plain truth as is. And how could you not respect or appreciate blunt honesty in a era that would rather celebrate idols and cash that dont really mean anything literally and figuratively. Alot of your thoughts echo mine so thats usually the cash in to know you arent crazy. When textbooks are so old in schools you see your mom's name in it or its mildewed to the point that words cant be made out...You know your city government doesnt care at all. Which is a reflection of the bigger government that has a bigger picture. What we been witnessing in barack obama becoming a legitatmate president is not so much history as it is a sign that the powers that be no longer care about this country. Thats why they have turned a blind eye to immigration and laws because it really doesnt matter anymore. The agenda is different. They have tryed to use the Aids virus amongst other things to kill the african american population to no avail so the attention has turned from saving america. Now its about letting america destroy itself. Because the agenda is world wide not a country. The federal reserve has destroyed the dollar by making more money than fort knox has gold. So now the Euro runs the world. Ever wonder why the republicans would nominate a guy who has had cancer and is 70 plus years old against a young vibrant man who has more charisma than a professional wrestler? Because someone isnt designed to win. And the other is designed to create excitement to the point of blind euphoria. All the whites that voted for George Bush because they know he hated black people have missed the boat...the switch... the bigger picture. The big picture is... They dont f**k with you either. Because you are broke. Welcome to the New World Order. Where the destruction...herding...and manipulation of the poor is the only focus. As a black man I have realized the world has changed. Not because we have a serious black president nominee. But because the powers that be picked him. More so than at any time we are the same exact s**t. Every race and creed. What separates us is this counterfeit receipt that is designed to dictate to you the extent of your souls worth or talent. It is called money. Once we find a way to destroy money's hold on our existence we will be free.

[J. Hampton]

You ...anarchist/pariah you...

I love it...you put the E...in Expository !!
The facts are sobering... the folks (with plenty) are so far from experiencing anything resembling
this truth...the denial...absolves any guilt they may feel for a hot minute.

Tightly packed TNT my friend...

If I didnt like you so well...I' offer to be your campaign manager...or secret-service body guard...
.. cuzzz you'd need one....maybe two

Kudos

Blessssss

Blessssssssssssssss

[Kat Williams]

baby boy u touched on everything..i'm loving this.

There was always a resentment over the integration of schools,

so they got us back crazy good....

a generation growing up without the proper tools.

[O!]

This is very good!....Id like u to STAND UP and READ it OUT to ALL!!!

going to my faves.

x,
O!