Wow, rough one here for Ms. Rice. Hard to find almost anyone in her corner - not even on the urban-related sites. This speaks to the value of transparency in our culture. It is becoming more important every day. Those who miss it, will have a hard time getting what they want. Whether true or false, it is the question - the hint of doubt - that is becoming less and less tolerant. Why? There is a huge trust-deficit in our culture. Whether induced by the 2008 economic fall, chaos and uncertainty overall or more; this is the situation. The Rice reaction says it all. Take heed no matter what industry in which you might operate! Goes for personal, too!
Well, UN Ambassador Susan Rice might not have been able to get the okay for Secretary of State, looks like it's now all about her stepping into position as National Security Adviser - even after all of the criticism regarding her involvement of the public explanation on the attacks in Benghazi, Libya. Thus many of her detractors have much to say about this new development, just as do her supporters. But let's peep public sentiment so that we can see what's really up. Even though it's been a couple of days since the announcement, the comments still keep building...
What Others Are Saying...
I wonder why they need a liar as National Security Adviser? Something must be coming down the pike.
Source: www.nbcnews.com
Obama picked her because, next to him, she is the greatest mind in America! And she has the "sheer will to grind it out!" Sometimes she "doesn't play well with others!" Just the kind of NSA we need. Someone who can force stuff thru and not care what others think....
Source: www.politico.com
I wonder why they need a liar as National Security Adviser? Something must be coming down the pike.
Source: www.nbcnews.com
What these reactions could show is how we are re-evaluating social interaction with each other, what is considerered permissible or not and behavior based on gender/race. How interesting that just as many people thought that interrupting is rude (and, therefore, FLOTUS was justified in her firm hand) as much as it was seen an ungraceful move by FLOTUS. What has been expected of notable figures, in terms of behavior, is being challenged by those figures themselves as we welcome new voices into the fold. People will continue to be shocked because it is seen as new behavior whereas it is not really new at all, it's just that those from certain sub-cultures have not been seen as much before now. Watch for more of this to take place, giving people cause for pause about previous stereotypes and perceptions as well as re-considering what are considered manners in fast moving new millennium. In the meantime, don't mess with Mrs. O, is the take-away from this situation, we suppose!
Much of the chatter in the political space, aside, of course from that of the recent Susan Rice appointment, is about the First Lady's response to a heckler at a recent fund-raiser. By now, everyone knows that Michelle Obama does not take heckling lightly; and when, during a speech, FLOTUS was interrupted by an audience member who spoke about gay marriage, Mrs. Obama stopped and shared a few words including, "...I'll leave." Not having to be as gracious as her husband, Mrs. O has the comment-arena afire about her, shall we say, realness. Peep some of what we found below....
What Others Are Saying...
Not a FLOTUS fan but good for her. All heckling is rude and disrespectful.....
Source: www.theroot.com
Mrs. O behaved like a spoiled brat or a prima donna; she couldn't get her way to so she's taking her toys and going home!....
Source: www.abcnews.go.com
Not a FLOTUS fan but good for her. All heckling is rude and disrespectful.....
Source: www.theroot.com
So, what is this really about, after all? Posturing? Power? Manipulation? Each of these and more plays a role, but at the foundation the discussion around the digital water cooler on this hearing is really about transparency - a value that is becoming more and more deeply ingrained in our society in this era. People make assumptions about something/someone being "good" or "bad" based on how transparent their behavior is. Would people have as big an issue with government officials and corporate CEO's if there was not some suspicion that they might be trying to get over in order to manifest goals. Words like "hypocrites" in the comment arena around this topic, seem to keep coming up. Better the cold hard truth upfront than deceit? Well, let's see how things play out in various events over the coming months. In the meantime, let's hope McCain gets those apps updated!...LOL
Take one part tech power-player, one part Capitol Hill, add tax reform discussion, shake; and you've got a major Q&A in Washington, DC that seems to center on Apple and how it does its business but with a larger implication about the corporate tax situation in America today. Seems there may be some sentiment that Apple is dodging paying major taxes, while on the other side it seems that Apple could be encouraged to "re-patriate" some of its mega cash if the U.S. tax laws were different. Hmm.... Well, the media may have covered everything, even Senator John McCain's question to Apple CEO Tim Cook regarding why his apps always need updating, but no one covers public response like us. Time to check out what the people have to say about this latest tech visit to D.C....
What Others Are Saying...
And these are the same politicians who push for capitalism, ... hypocrites.
Source: www.idownloadblog.com
Apple exploiting an absurdity? An absurdity that Levin and Co. created. An absurdity that Levin is leveragin...
Source: www.pbs.org
And these are the same politicians who push for capitalism, ... hypocrites.
Source: www.idownloadblog.com
So, what is this really about, after all? Posturing? Power? Manipulation? Each of these and more plays a role, but at the foundation the discussion around the digital water cooler on this hearing is really about transparency - a value that is becoming more and more deeply ingrained in our society in this era. People make assumptions about something/someone being "good" or "bad" based on how transparent their behavior is. Would people have as big an issue with government officials and corporate CEO's if there was not some suspicion that they might be trying to get over in order to manifest goals. Words like "hypocrites" in the comment arena around this topic, seem to keep coming up. Better the cold hard truth upfront than deceit? Well, let's see how things play out in various events over the coming months. In the meantime, let's hope McCain gets those apps updated!...LOL
Take one part tech power-player, one part Capitol Hill, add tax reform discussion, shake; and you've got a major Q&A in Washington, DC that seems to center on Apple and how it does its business but with a larger implication about the corporate tax situation in America today. Seems there may be some sentiment that Apple is dodging paying major taxes, while on the other side it seems that Apple could be encouraged to "re-patriate" some of its mega cash if the U.S. tax laws were different. Hmm.... Well, the media may have covered everything, even Senator John McCain's question to Apple CEO Tim Cook regarding why his apps always need updating, but no one covers public response like us. Time to check out what the people have to say about this latest tech visit to D.C....
What Others Are Saying...
And these are the same politicians who push for capitalism, ... hypocrites.
Source: www.idownloadblog.com
Apple exploiting an absurdity? An absurdity that Levin and Co. created. An absurdity that Levin is leveragin...
Source: www.pbs.org
And these are the same politicians who push for capitalism, ... hypocrites.
Source: www.idownloadblog.com
No half-stepping here. Either the view is adamantly for or definitely against. Here is the thing: when you have a first lady who has said in the past that she would like to be Beyonce, how seriously can you take such admonishment that too many want to be "ballers or rappers"? Yikes. The comments here demonstrate another way in which people are peeling the layers back more on what those in authority positions actually say and consider the thought-processes behind them. This is indicative of the SmartPower era where it's about being more aware and questioning. Not certain if Miz O wrote this speech herself or not, but seems that the masses simply were expecting a bit more than what they received.....
Alright, so while the media pants over the IRS and Benghazi scandals - both of which are rating low interest-o-meter, btw - we're going to turn to something politics related that definitely has the comment-sphere buzzing. As many know, Michelle Obama gave the commencement address to Bowie State graduates. While the re-styling of her bangs was news-making in and of itself for whatever reason, a particular comment that she made still seems to be making its way across the digital town hall. FLOTUS was quoted a number of times but here is that which can be seen as most controversial: "...too many fantasize about being a baller or a rapper... ." Probably meant to encourage broader thinking, but not sure if everyone agrees. Let's turn now and get a bit of insight on public opinion from a few sites.
What Others Are Saying...
Not only is it not okay to give a condescending overview of Black history at a commencement (duh we went to an HBCU and we know our history) but also to discuss the lack of Blacks in higher education, as a lack of personal responsibility and aspiration in the Black community, is not only false but a grave injustice to historic discrimination and inequality!...It's kind of hard to aspire to be something you've never heard of or seen! Stop shifting the blame on personal responsibility when class disparities, concentrated poverty, and racial isolation have not been addressed!
Source: www.washingtonpost.com
Michelle is absolutely right. Black youth look down on education because it is not viewed as being "cool". Black youth cannot afford this level of ignorance.
Source: www.bossip.com
Not only is it not okay to give a condescending overview of Black history at a commencement (duh we went to an HBCU and we know our history) but also to discuss the lack of Blacks in higher education, as a lack of personal responsibility and aspiration in the Black community, is not only false but a grave injustice to historic discrimination and inequality!...It's kind of hard to aspire to be something you've never heard of or seen! Stop shifting the blame on personal responsibility when class disparities, concentrated poverty, and racial isolation have not been addressed!
Source: www.washingtonpost.com