The Beginning?

I have never claimed to be an expert on human beings and bad behavior but after forty-six years I think I know a thing or two about both. I know that hatred exists as I write this. I know that many among us hide behind well sculptured facades but cracks invariably surface. This is true of Mel Gibson, who I always thought was overrated anyway, as his true character surfaced this weekend. Of course, many will claim that alcohol was the culprit and not Gibson and I would say, shame on you. To disassociate the two is to engage in wishful thinking. How many examples exist where the "nice" guy/girl at the holiday party perform acts known only to the more "professional" among us? How many examples exist where the well soused miscreant goes on a tirade about those people? And in every instance it should be denounced and the person held accountable. It should also be a lesson learned in the true nature of evil. So, Mr. Gibson should not be given a pass as some have suggested but rather I hope the outcry from Jewish groups and others will continue.
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One Can Hope!

It is my sincere hope that the words of Rev. Gregory A. Boyd sparks a much needed conversation on the issue of separating politics from religion.
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Ok, enough is enough. It's time for the world to find out about the woman behind the name. I have been putting this off for a long time now while trying to figure out what I want this blog to say and/or what I want it to become. Well, I haven't come up with any earth shattering answers so it will be what it will be.

I am a black Republican. And for those of you who think this is an oxymoron all I can say is that you have a right to your opinion however stupid. My political ideology was formed at an early age especially listening to my father, who if he were alive today would be a staunch Republican. I was raised to believe that I'm owed nothing and whatever I get is from hard work and perseverance. I was taught to share and be respectful of my elders. I was taught that education is more important than standing on the street corner blaming the white man. I was taught that with every action there is a reaction. and most of all, I was taught that individual responsibility is the key to being an adult.

While in college I was told by a peer that I was not a Democrat even though I was registerded as one. Yes, I was a registered Democrat but my values and beliefs fit squarely into the Republican camp. But I didn't change my political affiliation until much later which I chalk up to living the life of a college student and trying to figure my life as an adult. In any event, I am a Republican with many Republican beliefs and some Conservative ones as well. Now here comes the kicker, I'm also a lesbian - hence the oxymoron retort. There is quite a lot to say about that and I will but let me opinine about that on another day. For now let's get this started.