Archive for January, 2009
Chavez Says Obama Smells like Bush
2:00 pm By Maegan La Mala · Politics|Venezuela · 2 Comments
18 Jan 2009
Hugo Chavez isn’t quite ready to make peace with the United States, even with a new president ushering in an era of “change”.
“I hope I am wrong, but I believe Obama brings the same stench, to not say another word,” Chavez said at a political rally on a historic Venezuelan battlefield.
“If Obama as president of the United States does not obey the orders of the empire, they will kill him, like they killed Kennedy, like they killed Martin Luther King, or Lincoln, who freed the blacks and paid with his life.”
If you remember, Chavez said in a speech at the UN in 2006 that Bush smelled like sulfur.
Have you ever listened to a politician give a speech and asked: “Who writes this stuff” or ” I could write a better speech”. Well now you can try your hand writing President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration speech, Mad Libs style with the Inauguration Speech Generator.
Here’s what I got:
Barack Obama’s Inauguration Speech
My fellow Americans, today is a chevere day. You have shown the world that “hope” is not just another word for “justicia”, and that “change” is not only something we can believe in again, but something we can actually luchar.
Today we celebrate, but let there be no mistake – America faces bonito and feo challenges like never before. Our economy is heavy. Americans can barely afford their mortgages, let alone have enough money left over for zapatos. Our healthcare system is worrisome. If your tetas is sick and you don’t have insurance, you might as well call a blogger. And America’s image overseas is tarnished like a balloon toy. But singing together we can right this ship, and set a course for Queens.
Finally, I must thank my sexy family, my curious campaign volunteers, but most of all, I want to thank Latinos for making this historic occasion possible. Of course, I must also thank you, President Bush, for years of talking the American people. Without your fresh efforts, none of this would have been possible.
My 11 year old’s is after the jump.
Hoy en NYC : Film About Ricans and Palestine
9:46 am By Maegan La Mala · Events|Movies|New York City|Palestine|Puerto Rico · Comments Off
17 Jan 2009
Cemí Underground
1799 Lexington Avenue at 112th St., El Barrio, NYC
Saturday, January 17 at 3:00 PM
Contribution: $5.00
212-860-2820
Cemí Underground is an amazing, independently owned and operated community store and space in el barrio (and not just cuz I’ve read there and know the owners).
Saturday Morning Links y Cafe
7:46 am By Maegan La Mala · Colombia|Palestine|Politics|Quicklinks · Comments Off
17 Jan 2009It’s still pretty cold here in the big mango, so grab something warm and read a little of what I’m reading this morning.
Labor Secretary nominee Representative Hilda Solis Sails Through Senate Confirmation Hearing.
10 FARC Hostages were Rescued in Colombia.
Is there a ceasefire in the works for Gaza?
You are fat! And other So WHATS? of the world!
16 Jan 2009The latest ‘fattest cities’ list just came out and, as usual, my heart, Detroit, Michigan, is sitting right near the top of the list. Detroit alternates between being THE FATTEST and just plain old fat year after year.
My question: What the hell are we supposed to do with these lists?
My Salmita on David Letterman
12:58 pm By la Macha · Celebrities · 1 Comment
16 Jan 2009Um, who is the hottest mama of them all? Salma, Salma, that’s my girl!!!
The part that I was able to pay attention to before I tuned out and focused on the lovely outfit, the beautiful hair, the great teeth, the flawless lips….mmmm…was the part where she said she was not hoping for a girl when she was pregnant.
Because she wanted to be close to her baby and she didn’t think she’d get that with a girl.
Er…talking to too many Mexican Mami’s these days, Ms. Salmita (for the uninitiated, Mexican mother’s are notorious for coddling their little boys, just ask George Lopez)?
That’s ok. I forgive her, because she has seen the errors of her ways and recognizes that little girls are not tarantulas or uni bombers–they are indeed, capable of loving and being close to other human beings! Hurray for little girls, and hooray for my Salmita!!!!
Rick Sanchez Responds to Joe The Plumber
12:38 pm By la Macha · Media · 2 Comments
16 Jan 2009The Latin Americanist (our friend Erwin) was kind enough to post the following video–Rick Sanchez doing a massive take down of new war correspondent: Joe the Plumber.
I think my favorite part is the way Rick reads Joe the Plumber’s words like he is reading a See Jane Run book. Rick sure can be a snarky little thing when he wants to.
Driving While Black or Latino in NYC is Risky
12:02 pm By Maegan La Mala · New York City|race|society · Comments Off
16 Jan 2009
Driving While Black or Driving While Brown has always been somewhat of a hazard, and depending on in what part of the country one happens to be driving, non-white drivers run the risk of getting stopped by cops. But where the stats on police stopping black or Latino drivers seems to be off the charts is our beloved New York City:
From 2005 to 2008, 80 percent of all traffic stops of New Yorkers involved black and Latino drivers, according to the report by the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR). That’s shocking, considering blacks and Latinos only account for 25 percent and 28 percent, respectively, of New York City’s population, CCR reported.By contrast, only 10 percent of traffic stops involved white drivers, who are 44 percent of the city’s population.
MSNBC reports that the arrest and summons rates for these drivers is extremely low “which suggests black and Latino drivers aren’t doing anything wrong at a higher rate than whites to justify being eight times more likely to get stopped.”
What do you think? Have you or anyone you know ever been stopped for DWB?
Via / MSNBC
Vieques, Puerto Rico Calls for Peace in Palestine
11:22 am By Maegan La Mala · Palestine|Puerto Rico · Comments Off
16 Jan 2009
The island of Vieques, part of Puerto Rico, is no stranger to being used as a colonial target. For almost 60 years, the island, whose economy is based on fishing, was used as a bombing range for live ammunition, shelling, strafing, and illegal chemicals such as napalm and depleted uranium, contributing to deaths, injuries and a cancer rate among Viequenses which is 26.9% higher than the rest of Puerto Rico, all thanks to the U.S. Navy.
Thanks to a huge grassroots movement, Vieques is no longer used for U.S. military experiments (although it’s future is still uncertain)and it from that history of struggle linked to a wider anti-colonial struggle that Vieques has expressed it’s solidarity with Palestine.
“Viequenses join the call for peace in Palestine”.
On Saturday, petitions were sent from Vieques to President Bush, President-Elect Obama and to Puerto Rico Governor Fortuño urging them to join the world-wide outcry for a cease fire in the Gaza Strip. The petitions were signed by almost 400 residents of Vieques in only 24 hours and express the solidarity of the people of Vie ques with the people of Palestine who are suffering a huge humanitarian crisis. During the last two weeks, more than 900 people have be en killed in Gaza, including more than 200 children; more than 4000 have been injured. More than 10 Israelis have died; some were soldiers killed by “friendly” fire.
Read the official statement, in Spanish after the jump.
Long Lines for SF Immigrant I.D. Card
11:07 am By Maegan La Mala · Cities|Immigration|San Francisco · 1 Comment
16 Jan 2009
In November 2007 Maegan told you that San Francisco had followed New Haven, Connecticut’s lead in approving I.D. cards for immigrants. Today, the reality of such a move manifested itself in long lines to get the cards:
Hundreds of people stood in line for hours at San Francisco City Hall on Thursday to be among the first in the nation to receive municipal identification cards regardless of their immigration status.The cards, also available in New Haven, Conn., and being considered in other cities, have sparked fury among advocates of stricter immigration laws. They argue cities have no business declaring people residents if they are not in the country legally.
But San Francisco officials and recipients of the cards hailed the new program as a way to connect undocumented immigrants with banks, businesses and city services, such as obtaining health care and checking out library books. They also said it will encourage card holders to report crimes to the police without fear of being arrested or deported.
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