A haymaker against humanity
Ever heard the expression “Great White Hope” before? The phrase entered popular culture when boxing promoters in the early 20th century where desperately searching for a white fighter who could defeat African-American heavyweight champion Jack Johnson. Yet it has so many other applications.
If you squint hard enough, [...]
Martellus being Martellus?
I’m all for members of a society being able to make fun of themselves. The human condition is filled with such anguish and strife that a bit of self-deprecating humor can do wonders at the right time. Making fun of others is also necessary in a civilized society, [...]
Valley Swim Club baffles me
When I read the article about the Valley Swim Club today, I had to rub my eyes and blink several times to make sure I was reading the date correctly. I even double checked all my sources to make sure it wasn’t a hoax.
I thought perhaps [...]
Above and beyond free speech?
Hatred and bigotry are two things that our overburdened world can do without. Struggling against nature and economic systems is enough to keep anyone busy. There’s simply no room for that kind of hatred, taken to the level of an insidious Social Darwinism (not a term [...]
20/20 subprime-sight
Martin Eakes of the Center For Responsible Lending recently distributed a press release in which he reacts to President Obama’s plan to fix the housing crisis that plagues America. Nothing like damage control for the image after your business was directly involved in causing the subprime mortgage crisis to [...]
Payday loans for some perspective, please
Payday loans can help in an emergency cash situation. They’re great for that. But there are some things money can’t buy. Perspective is one of those.
CNN reports that the Rev. Al Sharpton appreciated the apology from New York Post Chairman Rupert Murdoch over the controversial [...]
The Competitive Allegation
A recent Associated Press article by Stephen Ohlemacher entitled “Despite Obama’s Election, Stubborn Racial Disparities Exist” brings to mind a common misconception banks, credit unions and the media have about companies that specialize in payday loans: that they target poor people and minorities.
Witness America in its post-Obama election [...]