Rules of Engagement

Listening to a lot of Immortal Technique lately...

I have been quite busy the last few days, but focused on the mission. Over the course of the last few weeks I have gotten to be a little more popular around town, not always in the most positive sense (those that qualify for the aformentioned company insert negating comment here). With popularity comes a certain side of detraction that is natural. No problem, we will use energy on both sides of the polarity scope, divert it how we need, and help our cause.

Let me make this abundantly clear though, I am not on some G Dub control politics, say what you want, I can respect a good idea no matter how aggressive its delivered. I do not care if you question me, toss angry comments my way, call me names, make threats, or basically disagree with me on any point or idea that bring forth but, I draw the line at kids. For example, I put up a post about a young lady from Clay Street, Tymeisha (check Clay Repping UK), and she was stepped on a bit by a few people for some of her quotes that appeared in the Capital. I won't allow that to happen. The only reason I did not delete the posts was because I wanted to make an example. That's all I have to say about that. Run Forrest Run.

On the subject of deleting posts, I accidently deleted an entire post I made last night reference to some of the artist interviews I had done as host of "The Breakdown" on ItsHipHop.tv. I was in the process of deleting some ignorant comments made by some ignorant white people. How do I know they were white? Well, I could tell, how's that for an answer? Won't tolerate racism either by the way. Honesty is one thing, racism is another, if you don't know the difference well then keep your mouth shut until you do. Not going to take it from either side of the fence mind you. These are my rules. Don't like it? Comment elsewhere, we don't want you here with that kind of attitude. We will log your energy though and apply it to good use at a point when we think of quitting.

All that aside. Here are some updates. As I mentioned I have been taking some meetings trying to figure the best method to get the Clay Street Social Club up and running. The only drama that I have been dealing with in order to move forward with a few things is the fact that we are heavy in vacation season. Bottom line is it seems that every single dotted line signer has elected now is the best time to hit the Outer Banks or Ocean City or is just not picking up the phone. Any of those reasons are fine, we will be pushing it along like A Tribe Called Quest (golden era, socially conscious, rap group from NYC). I expect that by next Friday the 7th, things will be structured enough that I'll be able to firm things up about a meeting. So, Lisa, Angela, Pamela, and Renee, I'll let you know asap when to come around the way.

The website is growing closer and closer to completion. Jen Puzio, a high school friend of mine from the Sussex County days, is the genius behind the coming design and work, she lives up in Frederick now, so upon completion if ya dig, holla, and I will get you linked up. The final touches are being stalled as we are waiting on some photos. Apparently much of the city's collection is trademarked and we would have some infringement issues. I know, I know this is web 2.0 and there should be a widget or something that allows us to use them and still give the photographer props that are deserved. Lastly though, also waiting on the word on a scanner. Yes, no scanner here and the Stanton Center in all its technological glory does not have one either. That means working on Plan C. Soon come.

There is a rumor floating about that piece of property next door, you know the one we were all bouncing ideas on how to utilize and create jobs for the neighborhood? Well, the rumor starts with an A, ends with an S, and is the chief reason why the Baltimore Orioles suck.

On to another matter, punch up the data, blastmaster. Talk to you soon.