…the Kobe Kronicles continues…mike brown who?

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I’m not surprised that Mike Brown has been fired from the Lakers; however, I am surprised at how long he stayed. I’m twice as surprised as to why he was actually there in the first place. I mean at first, I was cool with it, but confused because if you could not do anything with LeBron James, what are you supposed to do with Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol? From the first five games, Mickey Mouse Brown (my nickname for him) would shake his head and display that flicked smile when the opponent’s offense would make shots they never should have made. The Laker’s Dynasty DIED! Even more tragic, the bringing in of Artest (sorry I am not—can’t type that crazy name change) made Bynum TOUGH up…up his game…lose his sissifiedness—that’s rare, because in Basketball either you are “soft” or you are tough.

When Bynum would screw up, lacking defense and offense and Kobe would fuss on the court, Mickey Mouse would pat him on the ears telling him, “It is okay, you showed up and out in the last two games, you are tired”. O_o…what the…..? So now people are questioning, “Wow, Dee are you TRULY a Laker’s fan?” Hell yeah I am…but if you expect me to excuse Bynum big ass for not being consistent and to excuse Mickey Mouse for being short bus slow…and excuse my favorite of all, Kobe for not stepping up then you don’t know what being a true fan is all about!!!

With Kobe personal issues and the lack of coaching from Mickey his game has been off—go ahead and say, “Does she knows his stats?” YES, I do, but I also know there is only one player and one player ever Kobe has played terrible against—felt intimidated by—and that is LeBron “Drama King” James.

Regardless, Kobe Bryant is still the best to me. No hire decision should have been made without talking with Kobe. Call me delusional, but no hiring decision would be made without any team key player; that is Michael Jordan and the Bulls, Dwyane Wade and the Heat, etc.  Yet, the Lakers’s Admin hired Mickey Mouse Brown thinking, “Hey, he can get us there with Kobe. Kobe is not LeBron”. No, Kobe is NOT LeBron…LeBron is one of the strongest in the league—inconsistent he may be—he got a ring now. That ring has more to do with DWade…it had to do with “coaching”… finding balance…“chemistry, humbling self and mutual respect for all players and especially the coach.

Now, while it would make my day to see Phil Jackson come back to my Lakers, I know that would take a major Kobe/Phil sit down and balancing of pride. Therefore, my pic for the Lakers’s coach is Jerry Sloan. Though Sloan reports he thinks Jackson is best for the job, I am sure he would take the job if offered (http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/lakers/2012/11/10/jerry-sloan-phil-jackson-mike-brown-coach-los-angeles/1696687/)...I don’t feel he is desperate; I feel he knows what a good team is and how to turn it around it. 

Call me crazy, but I have to agree that Brian Shaw would have been a better fit than Mike Brown. I can’t attest to Shaw’s coaching, but I feel that he would have offered more than Mickey Mouse being that he has the diversity of playing both guard positions and an EX-Laker, gave him an advantage…I am not passing him by, I think he is tough as a coach and would fit well with the Lakers Dynasty. Of my three picks, I don’t see any of them going wrong. Who do I think leads? I think Lakers Management will try to redeem themselves and reacquire Jackson—would I be angry? Hell no; but I would love to see Brian Shaw given the chance to “shake things up”—SHAWshank redemption of the Lakers’s Dynasty. Oh well, we shall see!!!

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 “This election is about more than Obama…it is about your Momma”—Al Sharpton

I’ve always been the type of person that speaks my mind and that confuses some people.

I say I am a woman, but I am not a lady…I celebrate holidays I don’t believe in while disapproving of the commercialization of those same holidays.  I am spiritual, yet I am not religious…I am not materialistic, but I am Americanized…I am not political, but I am conservatively aware—I guess you can say I am “governmental”—politically incorrect even. Truth is, I never discussed politics—never complained—never cared until Bill Clinton’s 2^nd term.

The first President I remember is President Jimmy Carter. I can’t tell you anything about him except he was a Democrat…served one term and liked peanuts. As long as he wasn’t trying to take away our playhouse in the woods, I couldn’t care less. Then there was President Ronald Reagan. I was of age in school during his term to learn about politics and politicians; therefore, I learned about the Conservative/Liberal Republican. Besides that, uhhh, oh, he was an actor—exactly!

With Mahm being a Jehovah Witness, she wasn’t political—she voted in 1968 when she was baptized—she voted for Jehovah God’s Kingdom (Genesis 3:15—first recorded prophecy) and His Kingdom is not associated with politics.

President Clinton’s 2^nd term was my first time voting. I worked for the DOD-USAF and I admired the things former President Clinton was doing for America—but mostly, I liked the raises he gave civilians. Terming him the first black President, however, was a bit much, but that is another blog of its own—and I loved his persuasiveness.  

President Barack H. Obama—WOW!

Why did I vote for President Obama both terms? Because he’s a Black man?—sorry, I defy society’s norms…while society and the “one drop” rule proclaim any person… ANY PERSON with "one drop of black blood" is considered black—to me that is unfair to mixed race children and families and logically, there are NO white Americans alive today—you don’t have to agree. I am sure there is not one slave master or slave master’s heirs who did not only have sexual relations—rapes even—with Black female slaves and conceived several children; so I’m quite sure almost all whites in America (and elsewhere) have an itty bitty drop of black blood.

I’ve stated before, President Obama is just as “white” as his opponents …he was fertilized a white seed by black sperm …he then grew from embryo to fetus in a white woman’s womb (assuming there’s no drop of black in her blood) until his born day. Then he fed on white breasts for nourishment…was embraced in white arms…kissed by white lips…loved raised by a white mother and white grandparents. So, no, I did not vote for him because he is white—oops, I mean Black. I voted for him the 1^st term because who really wanted Sarah Palin as Vice President? Come on, now…she was too concerned with Russia and “nuckalur werpons”! Girl, go shoot a moose! Then I felt for all the damage Bush had inflicted upon America in 8 years, Obama did one hell of a job unifying America with other countries and solidifying us as a strong nation in 4 years—he was short of a miracle in my world. He proved that you don’t have to be a “bully” to make amends. That humbled me.

My voting for Obama 2^nd term was more personal—it wasn’t so much about America. Hey, I’m allowed to be selfish; right? Romney was going to take away everything I have worked for and everything I deserve. I did NOT have 8 babies by 10 men…I don’t live in government housing…in fact, the state of Ohio doesn’t assist me—the community of Butler County, particularly West Chester, Ohio has assisted my family and me in my time of crisis—so knowing that the plans I have from the Federal government would be taken from me once Romney got into office, I was like, “Al Sharpton made the best speech ever at the awards when he stated, ‘This election is not about Obama, this is about your Momma’”.  

Yes, I am young—a young mother—38 years old. I became disabled at the age of 36. I was able to receive Medicare this year because of the 2 years of being disabled. I am educated…I am degreed (yes, they are different read Erin’s blog)…and I am totally disabled. I suffer from an illness called Sarcoidosis. I have monthly medicines that totals over $3000 (three thousand dollars). I have lab appointments…3-D images…that must be taken monthly. My immune system is so suppressed; I can get a cold from watching someone on television with the virus. I already feel like half the woman I used to be and Romney wanted to take away the half I have left. So, yes, my voting for President Obama was selfish—pure selfish…now, I may have more time with my kids…I get to keep my doctors…my healthcare…and the dignity and pride that I have left.

Unless you suffer from a chronic illness, you do not know what it is like to wonder if you will now have to fight, not only for your life, but for your RIGHTS. To be sick every day and still smile is not easy. I try to stay positive…keep my hopes high…it is NOT always easy and then to think you may have to go through this process of proving your disability again—why Mitt Romney, how about you let me watch you self-cath four times a day…shave your head bald and then smile at your children and say “Hawt am I”…let me see you gag down 32 medicines and go “YUMMY”…gain 50 pounds in 4 years because of limited mobility and the onset of depression...be accused by dentists who assume you use recreational drugs because in less than one year your teeth has decayed like a dead body…all because the dentist doesn’t know about an illness because politicians like you don’t CARE about people like me and illnesses that hasn’t taken a toll on your life or the life of someone you love—even taken their life.  Let me watch your children put water in your mouth through a straw or feed you ice because for one day you say “Fuck it…I’m done”. Now, I’m poking my finger daily to ensure my glucose is stable. I have to eat differently, but the Federal says I’m above the poverty line o_O with my disability income so I spend out much money on food—and you wanted to take the little I am given away?—sorry I am not; with a cane…a scarf on my head…even the rain, I ensured my vote counted for President re-elect Barack Obama.

I knew my vote was important. I did not care nor think about those who voted before me…died so I can vote…I was selfish this vote…I voted for the man who wanted to help me and many other Americans who battle a chronic illness daily—no, I don’t believe in everything President Obama does. I am against some of his beliefs, but I don’t believe everything my doctor says either—but I trust him to do right by me and his other patients. He is a caring doctor. He wants me well—he wants to know more…he wants to help others. Like President Obama, he believes that growth is continuous—that is why he is my doctor and that is why Barack Obama is my President—he is the people’s President.

Call me political dysfunctional—I’ve been called worse! Congratulations AMERICA… and congratulations President & First Lady Obama!

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