Monday, December 7, 2009
Zikkeria Bellamy Was Denied Employment At McDonalds Because She Is Transgendered!
A transgendered woman named Zikerria Bellamy was denied employment at McDonalds because the manager claimed the company does not hire "faggots." Then,he went on to berate Ms. Bellamy because he said that she "lied" when she checked female on her application.If you've heard the voice-mail that he left for her,you could hear the outrage in that dude's voice.
You know,thou doth protest too much,in my humble opinion.Why is this guy so homophobic? Zikerria just wanted a job.He reacted to her like one would if they had been tricked into dating a man that they thought was a woman.That's not what happened here.
So,why leave such a vitriolic message for Zikerria? The manager at that McDonalds must be suppressing some homosexual feelings of his own.
Here's more from Transgender Legal.org:
"On July 10, 2009, 17-year-old Zikerria Bellamy applied online for a position as a Shift Manager or Crew Leader at a McDonald’s restaurant in Orlando, Florida. On July 28, after managers at McDonald’s learned that Zikerria is transgender...
Zikerria never received the job interview she sought. McDonald's refused to hire her.
Zikerria’s story is all too common. Transgender people face tremendous discrimination in the workplace. According to a recent survey by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the National Center for Transgender Equality, 47% of transgender people report being fired, or denied a job or promotion, just because of who they are.
Few protections exist for transgender people who experience employment discrimination. In 38 states, there is no law protecting transgender people from being fired because of who they are. Federal law similarly offers no job protection for transgender people.
In Florida, while no law explicitly addresses discrimination based on gender identity, administrative agencies in Florida have ruled that transgender people are protected by the Florida Human Rights Act’s prohibitions on sex and disability discrimination. The Competitive Workforce Bill, which would add gender identity and sexual orientation to the Florida Civil Rights Act, was introduced in the Florida legislature on November 20."(END OF EXCERPT)Read the rest here.
Some Italian-Americans Find MTV'S "Jersey Shore" To Be Offensive!
The Italian guys in MTV's "Jersey Shore" take great pride in being a "guido." The way they embrace this negative portrayal of Italian-Americans is very similar to how some African-Americans are proud to be a "nigga." It's another way to exhibit your machismo for these folks,I guess.But,when you promote stereotypes,you can be certain to offend someone.Some Italian-Americans are not amused by the "guidos" who appear on "Jersey Shore."
Here's more from Entertainment Weekly:
"So, last night was the premiere of MTV’s delicious, guido-loving, fist-pumping docu-reality series Jersey Shore, a show that’s been ruffling more than a few feathers because it supposedly builds on negative stereotypes and bad behaviors of a subset of Italian-Americans that call themselves “guidos.” But… did those haters actually watch the show? Well, I did, and I’m here to tell you it’s pretty much the bomb. (Sorry if that offends you!) Sure, it’s also pretty much complete trash—and it certainly does build on stereotypes of “guidos”—but c’mon! It’s really just harmless fun. (And if you aren’t one of these “guidos” but still can’t separate yourself from then, then… well, you’ve got bigger problems.)
Jersey Shore is like The Real World, but filled with super-skanky folks of Italian descent who want nothing more than to tan, drink, and hook up. What’s wrong with that? And, in this instance, just like The Real World, the people depicted on screen are there—tanned skinned, “juiced” muscles, gelled hair and all—on their own accord. These seemingly silly “guidos and guidettes” (their words, not mine) aren’t being forced to do anything—MTV just brought its cameras and let them do their thing."(END OF EXCERPT)Read the rest here.
Elin Woods No Longer Has Her Eye On The Tiger! She's Moved Out!
Elin Woods has reportedly moved out after the salacious details of Tiger Wood's numerous affairs keep publicly unfolding.I guess she got tired of constantly having to keep her eye on the Tiger!
Here's more from the Chicago-Sun Tribune:
"Tiger Woods’ wife, Elin Woods, has reportedly moved out of the couple’s Florida home and is living with friends nearby, according to Radar Online.
But good Woods source explained it to me today, ‘‘Elin has been taking a bit of a break, but Tiger and his team are still hopeful she won’t leave permanently.”(END OF EXCERPT)Read more here.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
I Wonder If Tiger Wood's Injuries Were Caused By His Wife!
TMZ has reported that Tiger Wood's wife,Swedish model Elin Nordegren,was the one that gave Tiger those facial injuries that many believe were sustained in the car accident he had.I hope that she didn't hit him with the golf club that she was carrying when she smashed the window to get him out of the car.At least that's what she said she did with it. Speculation is that she roughed him up over an alleged affair that Tiger Woods is having.
What I'm wondering is,why the hell was he leaving his house at 2 something in the morning?I immediately thought that there must have been some kind of Thanksgiving domestic dispute.From the various reports that I've been reading,that appears to be the case.
Here's an excerpt from the collection of those reports that The Huffington Post has amassed:
"UPDATE, 7:23 PM: A source familiar with the situation tells the Huffington Post that Woods and his wife were arguing about his alleged affair prior to the accident.
UPDATE, 7:18 PM: SportsByBrooks has posted additional photos of Rachel Uchitel, Tiger Woods' alleged mistress.
UPDATE, 5:59 PM: Although Woods was scheduled to speak with the police today, his agent told authorities that he and his wife are not available after all. Click here for more.
UPDATE, 3:59 PM: Woods' alleged mistress, Rachel Uchitel, is considering suing the National Enquirer for defamation, according to TMZ. Click here for quotes from Uchitel, including her strong denial that she had an affair with Woods. "We have never had an affair, and the claims we did are completely false."
UPDATE, 2:59 PM: The AP reports that the Police will release the 911 tapes on Sunday."(END OF EXCERPT)Read the rest here.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Two Washington Socialites Crashed The White House State Dinner!
The Secret Service has admitted that "proper procedures were not followed" when two Virginia socialites crashed this administration's first White House State Dinner.Hey,no kidding!
It's hard for me to comprehend how they let this couple in what should have been a highly secure & guarded event.With all of the threats that have been made against President Obama,a mistake like this is both alarming & unacceptable.
As for the two folks who crashed the party,they may be facing felony charges for lying to the Secret Service.I hope that the memories of that night is worth all of the trouble that could lie ahead for them.
Here's more from ABC News:
"It’s one of the most secure places on earth, but two Washington area socialites and reality TV wannabes were apparently able to get behind the gates at the White House and mingle with the crowd at the State Dinner in honor of India last night.
The Washington Post has the dish on Tareq and Michaele Salahi, below:
The First Lady’s office told ABC they would have no comment on the crashers and referred all inquiries to the Secret Service.
Secret Service spokesman Ed Donovan confirms that the agency is looking “into a report that two individuals not on the guest list were in the event.”
They sure were. The Post has pictures from Michaele Salahi’s Facebook page that clearly show the two in pictures with attendees at the state dinner and there is video of the two on the red carpet inside the White House grounds.
But Donovan said even if the two were uninvited guests, “Everyone that goes into the white house grounds goes through magnetometers and other levels of screening,” so no one would have been in danger.
Michaele has been reported as being a cast member for the “Real Housewives of DC”.
Donovan said Secret Service is investigating the report. He said the two were not escorted off the premises last night. But it’s also not clear that they ever made it to a seat for dinner.
Also unclear – whether there would be any legal liability for the crashers. Were they trespassing? Did someone help them get in?"(END OF ARTICLE)Read more here.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Note To S.E Cupp: Both Sarah Palin & Barack Obama Have Been "Sexualized"!!!!
Conservative columnist & pundit,S.E. Cupp,said that the mainstream media just wants to "sexualize young,attractive conservative women." Well,I've got news for S.E. Cupp!! Conservative women are not the only ones that gets people sexual minds ticking.What about Barack Obama? Remember when he was photographed without his shirt on? Folks just couldn't stop talking about how hot he is.
So,S.E. Cupp,how do you explain the fact that both President Obama & Sarah Palin have been sexually objectified .He's a young,liberal man.That doesn't fit into your neat little theory.
I think that people just love to brand someone as being hot.Whether you are a celebrity or a politician,good looks never go unnoticed.
It's really as simple as that.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Lou Dobbs Will Probably Join Glenn Beck Over At The Fox Network!!
I'm sure that you've heard that Lou Dobbs has left CNN!His antagonistic approach to delivering information to the public will not be missed by me!He has always come off as a bigot to me.
I would be willing to bet that Dobbs will wind up working for the same network as Glenn Beck!They all share the same conservative point of view over at Fox.Witness Bill O'Reilly come to Lou Dobbs defense behind the "birther movement" comments that Dobbs made.
That's probably why Lou Dobbs was spotted last month having dinner with the chairman of Fox News.
Here's more on that from The New York Times:
"The anchor Lou Dobbs appears to be exploring an exit from CNN, his longtime employer.
Certainly, Fox continues to aggressively bolster its on-air talent, most recently with the hiring of John Stossel, the libertarian investigative journalist from ABC News, for its spin-off channel, Fox Business. Mr. Dobbs, an administration critic who calls himself an independent, met for dinner with Roger E. Ailes, the chairman of Fox News, last month, according to two people with direct knowledge of the meeting.
One of the people said Mr. Dobbs is a potential hire for the Fox Business Network, the ratings starved, two-year-old spin-off of Fox News. Mr. Ailes has shown willingness to raid other networks for Fox Business talent, adding the controversial radio host Don Imus this month and bringing aboard Mr. Stossel in a few weeks.
It is unclear whether Mr. Dobbs is seeking to leave CNN, and a network spokeswoman had no comment on Sunday. Mr. Dobbs has been with CNN since its founding (save for a two-year stint at an upstart Web site Space.com) and anchors the 7 p.m. hour “Lou Dobbs Tonight.” He has evolved over the years from a straight-laced business anchor to an outspoken commentator who rails against illegal immigration and taxpayer bailouts, among other subjects.
Mr. Dobbs clashed with others at CNN over the summer when he asked questions about President Obama’s citizenship.
But in an interview this year, Jonathan Klein, the president of CNN/U.S., said “Lou’s show is less about Lou’s opinion than ever.”(END OF ARTICLE)Read more here.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)