Ft Hood shooting is more American than Islamic fundamentalism

http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-351318

Post believes that while we must continually mourn this tragedy and come together as a country, we must also not make this issue a referendum on Islam, even if we find writings from this man that we deem extremist. Though this was a military tragedy, the way this transpired was more American in nature. From “going postal” in the 80s to Columbine, to the OKC bombing, to Virginia Tech (all crimes not committed by Muslims), this is how a select group of Americans choose to vent their frustrations. If we are going to make this about Islam, let’s have some balance and also look at the Muslim Americans who gave their lives fighting in Iraq or Afghanistan. Colin Powell spoke about seeing American flags on the tombstones of American Islamic soldiers, not the Islamic star & crescent. Let’s condemn the act and not a religion.

“Reach your hands to the sky and you can play with the stars. It’s not the hand that you’re dealt but how you’re playing your cards.” #Ludacris #motivation

I know this is not going to come off right, but #Rihanna is the man! I never disliked her, but my respect for her after this interview has increased 5000%s

“Everybody looks at you strange and say you’ve changed. Like I worked that hard to stay the same.” #Jay-z

“Many look, but few see.” Enstein.

“If high heels were so wonderful, men would still be wearing them.” Sue Grafton

The correct number is:  712-432-7606   623383#
 my apologies.

Les Brown is having his coaching call “How To Tell Your Story” tonight 8:30 ET, 5:50 PT  712-432-9106  pin 623383.  It is a free call and you are all welcome!

Women on Obama’s basketball court?

http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-349457

Post asserts that this is a ridiculous argument to have. The the concept of the old boys network is real, it is not the case here. I’m more concerned and happy with seeing a woman as Secretary of State, as was the case with the last 3 administrations, than worrying about who Obama enters the gym with. I’m more concerned with issues such as equal pay for women, which Obama supports and signed a law making it possible for women to sue for it. I am 150% for equal rights, but I believe some arguments weaken the debate of the day and this is one of them. Will we ask next how many women he plays with? Are they on his team or against him? On that note, how many Asians and Latinos does he play with? Again, I’m happier to see a Latina Supreme Court Justice than a gym-mate. We all should be. We will have a woman president in the next 1-3 elections and I can’t wait to see it. While the struggle for equal rights is far from over for women, this basketball debate sets the cause back. Lastly, if women do get on the court, it’s all good but I am also the married father of 2 girls. Trust me, guy time is important whenever you can get it! The ball’s in your court. What do you think?

“If we mean to have heroes, statesman, and philosophers, we should have learned women.” Abigail Adams