tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post8918959967235160322..comments2023-06-10T20:22:01.348+08:00Comments on The Society of Honor by Joe America: Jessica Sanchez and Racial ProfilingThe Society of Honorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-2428882634100348652012-06-01T16:12:55.016+08:002012-06-01T16:12:55.016+08:00"In AI, Bob Dylan would be shown the door.&qu..."In AI, Bob Dylan would be shown the door." Indeed he would, like first round. Nasal twang, droopy dog look. He just won the Freedom Medal, the top civilian award in the US, last week. Along with I think 12 others.<br /><br />Last question. Yes, I think so. The blues enriched me and make me much more comfortable with black attitudes and soul. That and "Huck Finn".The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-86862390586717911562012-06-01T12:01:22.372+08:002012-06-01T12:01:22.372+08:00I do have a slight bone to pick on teenyboppers wh...I do have a slight bone to pick on teenyboppers who do not necessarily dictate the most talented singers but rather the most good looking *ahem ahem* white guy with guitar. With that kind of voting system even Beethoven would lose against him.<br /><br />But that's okay. It's after all, American Idol. It's a fun contest, that's all. AI has yet to produce a legend in the likes of Queen, Aerosmith, Bob Dylan, Van Halen, Roxette, and Patty Smyth. AI gauges performance, not necessarily original composition, not necessarily a soul, not necessarily a legacy. <br /><br />In ten or twenty years, nobody would care about Beiber, or Philip, and yes...even Jessica, unless they'd be able to pull off a lasting contribution to music -- THAT IS NOT A COVER! <br /><br />In AI, Bob Dylan would be shown the door. This "ugly" man who sings badly has contributed a legacy much grander than all AI contestants put together. <br /><br />About racial profiling, hmmm...we can't really prove if majority of voters are actually the same teenybopping white women who made Twilight or Justin Beiber famous. But suppose they have been exposed and enjoyed substantial and soulful music of the true legends we adored in our teenage years, would the outcome have been different?SRVfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11160979171319684154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-84257998053193438762012-05-27T14:21:13.503+08:002012-05-27T14:21:13.503+08:00Incredible. Bordering on psychotic. Now if they wo...Incredible. Bordering on psychotic. Now if they would put this kind of passion behind the HR or divorce bills, they might build the kind of national character that would get rid of this kind of neediness.The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-57796736492909462932012-05-27T13:53:08.857+08:002012-05-27T13:53:08.857+08:00I was talking to my Filipino friend here and he to...I was talking to my Filipino friend here and he told me that the Filipinos believe that Fox network can't be trusted. the network has a history of not being fair and the general belief among Filipinos is that they also manipulated the votes. He told me that a Filipino group is asking for exact votes cast in ‘AI’<br />http://entertainment.inquirer.net/42973/migrant-group-asks-for-exact-votes-cast-in-ai<br /><br />If you ask me I think this is ridiculous. I don't like Fox news and I agree that they are not balanced but believing that they would cheat the votes is something else.Attilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06669976067539551920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-42372902964372256822012-05-27T08:04:31.804+08:002012-05-27T08:04:31.804+08:00I ban nit picking Grammar Nazis. Slang and error a...I ban nit picking Grammar Nazis. Slang and error are just a part of style. And I myself am very stylish, in that regard.The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-18230768901341218152012-05-26T19:35:28.173+08:002012-05-26T19:35:28.173+08:00Wow, I should have been killed by a Grammar Nazi. ...Wow, I should have been killed by a Grammar Nazi. "He's" should have beein "His"Jhttp://thenutbox.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-90043510142580768262012-05-26T19:13:22.931+08:002012-05-26T19:13:22.931+08:00Interesting. I thought it was orange. Hmmmm. Who s...Interesting. I thought it was orange. Hmmmm. Who served ORANGE?The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-2753886125198630612012-05-26T18:52:40.567+08:002012-05-26T18:52:40.567+08:00Actually, Jim Jones served Grape Flavored Kool-Aid...Actually, Jim Jones served Grape Flavored Kool-Aid...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-67405127563294052752012-05-26T12:52:37.948+08:002012-05-26T12:52:37.948+08:00Ha! Icky. I'll ad that to my dictionary. You a...Ha! Icky. I'll ad that to my dictionary. You are right, given that so many people don't have access to tv, or if the do, only 2 channels. Jessica's performance ought to be of interest to some, but not a national passion.The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-33088465213372644752012-05-26T12:36:56.716+08:002012-05-26T12:36:56.716+08:00Joe, it's just one of those days when you want...Joe, it's just one of those days when you want your "neighbors" to be more "classy." It is what it is. I won't really call it a national sentiment since a lot more are probably ignorant about who Jessica Sanchez is, much more a Philip Phillips.<br /><br />What's disturbing for me is how people got into it. Most stupid was congress and Malacanang even having statements about this. Icky behavior, if you ask me. Nothing else to report on the news.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-90351718961921484692012-05-26T06:29:13.326+08:002012-05-26T06:29:13.326+08:00Yes, that "always proving" is exhausting...Yes, that "always proving" is exhausting. Like a noisy kid who won't shut up. I attribute it to underfed self esteem, people always being shunted aside by parents, schools, government officials, oligarchs. The untoward effects of the power pushing that goes on hereabouts.<br /><br />Nice perspective on that whacky Gabor, below.The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-21131554076168140552012-05-26T05:07:14.623+08:002012-05-26T05:07:14.623+08:00A good example how associative pride works among H...A good example how associative pride works among Hungarians. <br />Zsazsa Gabor was denounced by the Hungarian community for her embarrassing behavior around 1989. I think the last straw was when she slapped a police officer who stopped her for speeding. I remember listening to the Hungarian radio announcements saying that she is not representing us and she is no longer part of us. She was basically disowned. We don't give a shit is she was born and raised in Hungary and she had become a successful women. We are not proud of her and she has nothing to do with us.<br />Funny but her name lives on in the Philippines by Zsazsa Padilla. It seems that in the Philippines a women like Zsazsa Gabor probably would be liked by many. Go figure.Attilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06669976067539551920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-6879280213074294262012-05-26T04:41:54.374+08:002012-05-26T04:41:54.374+08:00Joe:
I was talking to Filipinas in New York who a...Joe: <br />I was talking to Filipinas in New York who admitted that her and her friends were able to vote 1000 times for her. It seems they really did everything they could to get the extra votes. I bet they would not even care if they would have to cheat to get extra votes as long she wins. They are hopelessly trapped in the "associated pride" mentality. You will never ever see a Hungarian cheering for a half Hungarian or American Hungarian contestant. We don't have low self esteem issues and we don't have to prove anything to anyone.Attilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06669976067539551920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-67247972822390123612012-05-25T19:19:55.667+08:002012-05-25T19:19:55.667+08:00Andy. Nice rant.
I take pride in the fact that I ...Andy. Nice rant.<br /><br />I take pride in the fact that I am different, and I trust you will, too. No organization or nation or person owns my soul and brain. I give my soul and brain willingly to my two countries, and to my family. God, I trust, will prove to be deeply understanding and compassionate. He can judge me by my deeds on earth. Fine. Fair enough.The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-75156039899367425632012-05-25T19:10:51.705+08:002012-05-25T19:10:51.705+08:00Well, Jessica's future is ahead of her, and I ...Well, Jessica's future is ahead of her, and I am sure she will be very popular here. Good for her. Fine for the Philippines if people understand she is not singing for THEM, for their nation. She is singing because she loves to sing.<br /><br />Pacquiao has lost a few fights, too, I might note.The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-42263824884912271522012-05-25T18:40:38.539+08:002012-05-25T18:40:38.539+08:00I think a large part of people's disappointme...I think a large part of people's disappointment about Jessica not becoming American Idol 2012 is that with Pacquiao on the wane (in age ie) Filipinos need another hero of sorts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-47707595056541797412012-05-25T18:25:17.569+08:002012-05-25T18:25:17.569+08:00this is good. this is so good Joe, i'm really ...this is good. this is so good Joe, i'm really chuffed that you wrote this. if anyone argues with me, i'll show them this article and hopefully they'll get the point. <br /><br />i'm very disappointed in people who think she lost because she's not american, america is not culturally diverse, blah blah blah. these people are missing the point about why she lost, she got beaten by the better performer, that doesn't mean that she put up a hell of a fight. i think that these excuses come up as a result of the Filipino perception of no real worldly contribution, so they just cling on to whoever just happens to be filipino and makes it onto the world stage( Sanchez, Jason Day(fil-aus golfer), etc.). it shouldn't matter. just put your head down and do the work you need to do. be humble in victory and gracious in defeat.<br /><br />on diversity, i think we filipinos are just jealous to a certain extent of the success of other cultures, so we'd rather just keep everything to ourselves, no mixing with others. your suggestion towards the end of the article is an excellent one to all filipinos, that they don't need to be insecure of anything. what happens , happens. other people want to take part in this culture, accept it, embrace it. i'm as much filipino as i am black, as i am american. there's even some spanish ancestry in there, too. most people around here though just look at me funny and never think twice about considering me as one of them. it's a great appreciation that i think we both have about our (other) country we call home.<br /><br />my rant is over. sorry it took so long<br /><br />Ybanez-Anderson (Andy)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-44887585948720578612012-05-25T17:31:02.138+08:002012-05-25T17:31:02.138+08:00jim-e, thanks. Glad you appreciated the write-up. ...jim-e, thanks. Glad you appreciated the write-up. Yes, misappropriations of energy are as pronounced as misappropriations of money.The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-54773834096641772032012-05-25T15:29:09.507+08:002012-05-25T15:29:09.507+08:00From: Island jim-e rocking chair (aka: the cricket...From: Island jim-e rocking chair (aka: the cricket)<br /><br />1. Article well said/done....! I wish I had the eloquence<br /> and skill to say it sooo "good"!<br /><br /> Note: With all due respect to the wonderful contents<br /> and observations expressed by the essay, I would like<br /> to submit the following comments:<br /><br />2. I would like to make the observation that if only 30-40%<br /> of the ph-island population would use the same energy<br /> they have expended on 'THE JESSIE" or "THE JUDGE"<br /> ISSUE....use it to produce constructive, positive<br /> uplifing results (solutions/fruits) for our families...<br /> then we would wake up tomorrow in a tropical PARADISE.<br /> (with plenty of DON PINOY (vs Don Pee-U..) to drink!<br /><br /> But what do we get..? (Waiting for a serving of Jim Jones<br /> Pink Lemonaide!).<br /><br />3. I would prefer drinking a quart of PH-JUICE vs. <br /> MANILA SUNSHINE (see the drink recipie-CO2, CM and<br /> road-rage stirred well with flood water!).<br /><br />Oh..just wishing/dreaming/screaming....with hopes of a better "daze" for everyone!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-43473168526148941502012-05-25T13:37:10.841+08:002012-05-25T13:37:10.841+08:00Ha! Phillip Phillips in the Philippines. I figure ...Ha! Phillip Phillips in the Philippines. I figure about 2015.The Society of Honorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536906267332687130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855856123871700301.post-74493909710622109312012-05-25T13:22:38.424+08:002012-05-25T13:22:38.424+08:00Pinoys should not fret. That white guy with a guit...Pinoys should not fret. That white guy with a guitar has Philippine connection too. He's name sounds like Philippines. Not once, but twice!Jhttp://thenutbox.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com