Well.. not quite, lol. However I found out via The Phoenix Blog about the Audiobook version of Obama’s book “Dreams From My Father” In it he quotes his dude Ray, who sounds a lot like dudes I know from my hood! Its hilarious to hear Barack talk hood! Listen to some of his quotes:

That guy aint sh*t!

Ignorant Muthafcukas!

You aint my b*tch nikka! buy your own damn fries!

Beezy baggin #s

He definitely sounds like he was reading these lines. I can see him blackin out with Ray like “I feel you my DUDE!” Now I see a value in Audiobooks! lol. Happy Friday!

“I’ma tell you like George Bush told me – Fcuk yall N*ggas I’m OUTTA Here!” – Kanye West

Check out O-Beezy on Air Force One lookin like a kid on Christmas Day! This dude also orders food on the plane. Hearing him order reminds me of the Jamie Foxx impressions.MY PRESIDENT IS FAT!! LOL

Props to Vlad TV

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Yesterday, I experienced another surreal, incredible, and joyous moment in my life and in this Nations’ history. A night like that November evening when the Dream became reality. Barack Obama officially became the 44th President of the United States of America. I attended this event, easily the best decision I’ve ever made to this point. Although issues were abundant, I realized that it was all worth it in the end.

Let me first say that DC was in NO way, shape, or form ready for the millions of people who arrived this weekend. The Metro train system was beyond packed (think a normal delayed train experience in NY *2) and it was clear that it caught them off guard. Their whole checkpoint system was bugged too. We were frustrated from waiting online in 10 degree weather from 5am – 8am to get on the National Mall, only to find out that Secret Service changed plans and essentially we were on the wrong line. 2 hours, 2 checkpoints, and 2 frozen nigh frostbitten legs later, we finally arrived on the mall to witness history. I won’t front, I came close to leaving that line (I HATE the cold and it was getting the best of me) but perseverance…along with older brothers and friends telling me to stop bitchin’, motivated me to stay online, lol.

Let me also say that Barack  is a human Stimulus package. This man generated tourist income for DC like no other. I know the Metro made at least 6 months worth of profit off of one DAY of business. The hustlemen were also out there HEAVY, selling everything from buttons to shirts,. Hand and feet warmers, hats, posters, etc. I respect the hustle because it was FREEZING out there! We have a Celebrity President, an icon, whose presence creates wealth along with public interest.

I didn’t have front seat tickets to the inauguration, but trust me I didn’t need them. Standing on that National Mall, with 1.2 million other people proved to make the moment remain still in time. You witnessed the power of hope, and the will to succeed, through the turnout yesterday. People of all races, creeds, and nations united to show support for a man whose life story and journey to the Presidency, which anyone would speak of as only a dream, embodies a vision. This vision is a vision of change, inspiration, and hope that our country  can overcome the hardships of the last 8 years. That the aspirations we have for better wages, education, and health care convert from ideas to reality. A vision that Nations will reclaim that respect for our country and regain confidence that the US can lead the free world responsibly, confidently, and successfully.

Barack Obama embodies all these visions because he is the American dream. The dream of whites and blacks. The dream of pilgrims who founded this country on a vision of freedom, and slaves who built this country from the ground up, hopeful of freedom in their own right. The dream of Martin Luther King Jr and Lyndon b Johnson. The dream of sovereign nations who look towards the United States for help. The dream of young children, boys  and girls, that any glass ceiling can shatter at the feet of determination and the conviction of Change.  This is the defining factor that makes President Obama a galvanizing figure in the world. We all have a vested interest in his success, if for no other reason, because his victory reinforces our hopes of similar achievements.

Some people say he isn’t a true agent of change. I say change is more than appointments to his cabinet and policy reform. Its bigger than the static definition of the word. Its a paradigm shift in the status quo towards achieving goals in the face of any prejudice and preconceived notion. Its overcoming are world cynicism to foster a country wide reform. It represents embedding an inspiration and confidence in our Nation, especially the youth, that there are no more excuses and the time for change is now! I look to exude the same confidence and humility as My president, when he stepped out of his private vehicle to walk down Pennsylvania Avenue with his wife. No fear in his heart or sense of arrogance. He walks with kings yet still keeps the common touch.

I look to hold Barack accountable for his time in office, irrespective of how much I support him. My frostbitten legs wanted me to especially write that “he better not suck” for all the BS we had to endure. However, standing in DC, on this most pivotal achievement in US history, made any moment or suffering into a lifetime of happiness. I salute you President Obama, and have faith that Change will come to fruition when its all said and done.

Jeff –

I’m about to head to Grant Park to talk to everyone gathered there, but I wanted to write to you first.

We just made history.

And I don’t want you to forget how we did it.

You made history every single day during this campaign — every day you knocked on doors, made a donation, or talked to your family, friends, and neighbors about why you believe it’s time for change.

I want to thank all of you who gave your time, talent, and passion to this campaign.

We have a lot of work to do to get our country back on track, and I’ll be in touch soon about what comes next.

But I want to be very clear about one thing…

All of this happened because of you.

Thank you,

Barack

For as long as I can remember, my parents instilled in me the ideal that “I could be whatever I wanted to be, as long as i worked hard.. Race etc wouldn’t matter” Only problem was that as African Americans, we are born with racial and success cynicism. We know in THEORY we can do whatever we want, but there was always this little voice telling us “yeah right.. not in your lifetime”. Tonight, that voice remains silent. Tonight that voice sang its last song. Tonight, Barack Obama accomplished the improbable, and shocked the WORLD!

This is bigger than the Jets Win, Bigger than the Giants upset over the Patriots(18-1 FOR LIFE). Bigger than the miracle Mets. This victory cemented a legacy, and hopefully became the catalyst of the next paradigm shift for African Americans and the USA. As I arrive home, on this historic night, THE historic night, the feelings I have are indescribable… but I will try. This feels like waking up on Christmas day to a trailer load of presents, being a proud parent, winning the lottery, and being named Man of the year all rolled into one! Euphoria is an understatement! i feel as if my bank account should have billions in it right now!!

Understand, no other race knows what this victory means to us. You may THINK you know, but you have NO idea! To those who supported Obama, you supported a man who you felt was right for this country. For African Americans, we supported a challenge to the status quo. We supported a challenge to common perceptions of our race. We supported a challenge to racism, cynicism, voter apathy, stereotypes, and apprehension. Obama tonight, lives a dream that ALL African Americans share by BIRTHRIGHT: The Dream of truly saying “We are equal and on the same level as any person in this country”

This country, built on the backs and blood of my ancestors, for 400-500 years, who shunned my people as being sub-human, who made us fight for common rights that the forefathers prescribed in 1776 when revolting from Great Britain, today stood together. We stood as Black, White, gay, straight, Old, young, republican, democrat, and decided that “A change was gonna come”.

My mother, a Haitian immigrant, who recently became a citizen, and my younger sister who recently turned 18, voted together.. both for the first time. I waited 3 hours since 6:40 along with all of QUEENS, to have our voices heard. We shattered all voting records. We spoke to each other with pride and hope. The same thugs and hood n*ggas on my block were challenging the straight arrow 9 to 5′er to vote. As a race, and a people, we came together to show the WORLD that our vote counts and that America will stand against the foolishness and negative direction of this country and truly take a step in the direction of change.

People celebrated in the streetz, facebook is going crazy, all races rejoice even now in NYC. I remember watching CNN and seeing Obama get Ohio and Pennsylvania. My friends and I proclaimed that this race was curtains if we get Florida. THEN VA came thru and said “Yes WE CAN!”. At that point, the last drop of cynicism started leaving my body.. I knew it was a matter of time. then, in the club where I gathered to witness history, CNN projects Barack Obama as the next president of the United States. The feeling was surreal. I cheered, but afterwards… I don’t know. I’m still in shock, but I had to document this moment. Everyone in the club, especially the African Americans, looked towards each other with a glimmer in our eyes that spoke what no words could articulate “YES.. we did it.. finally”.

My only regret is that my father, who passed away 364 days ago, did not witness this moment. i know he looks upon his family, and this moment with one of his trademark “WOW…. How about THAT!” phrases. Thank you dad for making me strive to be better than my best ever will be. Thank you for telling me those typecast “You can be anything you want” speeches because I NEEDED to hear it. thank you, because without you being a great father and a role model, you would’ve never become one of the precursors to this moment.

Thank you Barack. You shattered a glass ceiling, forged out of 500 years of Racist labor. Welded by hate, bigotry, and fear. Cemented by oppression, and sealed with divisiveness. Today, you affirmed a race, and a Nations belief that one voice does matter. one voice can make a difference. one voice is all you need to succeed. Thank you for being the official benchmark for all African Americans going forward. You have eclipsed all of our past heroes, not by one accomplishment, but by building on all prior accomplishments to build the greatest success our people have ever witnessed.

Thank you Barack, for FINALLY giving us a hero OTHER Than Martin Malcolm and the like. You motivated young black youths to vote, when many saw their vote as nothing more than bullshit. you motivated all youths, all races, all creeds, to unite and become a part of this movement we now know as CHANGE. I received more emails, voicemails, phone calls, etc from your campaign than some of my closest friends, and it was all worth it. Your dynamic approach to this campaign set the new standard for American politics. You took on the strongest political machines and emerged victorious. You withstood 22 months of hard labor to capture the Presidency.

President-ELECT Obama, similar to another African American mainstay, you inspire the musician to play noble sentiments, and assist the chemist to convert ungenerous personalities into individuals of great worth. I hope you can destroy all ignoble impulses along with that! because of your bravery, audacity, and determination, my children will look to your achievement as status quo, and realize that the highest offices in the world are at their fingertips, if they are willing to achieve it!

The real question remains; Whats next? We voted this man into office and proved we were motivated about change. Going forward, we must support our new president and make our voices heard so that our country and his history making achievement wont be in vain. We have a lot of issues. A financial crisis, Wars, unemployment, healthcare, among others. this wont change overnight, but with our help it will CHANGE!

The United States of America has hope. Has a new, improved swagger. my mom even said after this she felt “Like we were finally equal with white people”.. WOW…Has the means to better itself and finally get back to more prosperous times. it starts with Barack. A Living Legend, a symbol of achievement.. for a race, for a country.. for a world. Not bad for a community organizer, huh?

Hope, Inspiration, and Change, have all manifested themselves in the spiritual form… and its new name is BARACK OBAMA! Thank YOU Barack. I hope we don’t let each other down

“Rosa Parks sat so Dr. king could walk. Dr. King walked so that Obama can run. Obama is running so our kids can fly.” - Jay-Z

A speech that’s left me speechless. A dream recaptured, revitalized, and rejuvenated 45 years since a young southern preacher(my brother) made his famous speech. A tangible reality of change, not just an ideal. A candidate who exemplifies change in every sense of the world. A man who could speak to both kings and the common man with one message, sophisticated enough to not sound simplistic, yet simplistic enough to avoid convolution. Lebron James has a marketing campaign which proclaims “We are all witnesses”. That point rings no truer than tonight, where we all became witnesses to one of the best orators of our time officially assuming the mantle of leader of the change revolution.

Barack Obama closed this Democratic National Convention with a deadly precision that would make Mariano Rivera blush. He FINALLY threw the punches his supporters wanted to see. For all those who deemed Obama a pipe dream who spoke in fairy tales and not reality, he offered a multi pronged offensive against the status quo. He challenged John McCain on issues from National Security to the economy to our increasing dangers with global warming. He showed a firm hand and a strength that only true leaders possess. Such quotes as:

“8 is enough!!”

“John McCain said he’d follow Osama Bin Laden to the gates of Hell, but he won’t even follow him to the cave that he lives in”

and others, provided a spark heard around the country. In NY, Times Square was shut DOWN watching the show. I got many a call from people who went to the city just to be witness to history. From Maine to Maryland, Pasadena to Port St Lucie, EVERYONE was eager to be a part of history and better yet, see if Barack could run with the ball, or fumble. This speech showed that he has the accuracy of a Michael Jordan jumpshot, and the hands of David Tyree. LIGHTS OUT!!This production of history was executed with the direction of a Academy Award winning motion picture, only difference was this is REAL. This is actually happening. An African American Candidate has been nominated to lead a major US party. WOW.

I’m no Wolf Blitzer or Anderson Cooper. I know a thing or two about politics, but I’m far from an expert. I back Obama because of what he represents: Change we ALL can believe in and a deviation from “More of the Same”. He inspired me to believe in our system again. This speech solidified my position with Obama. He showed the readiness to face his challengers head on with the force and heat of 1,000 suns. He showed that his back is strong enough to put the entire Democratic party on it and lead us to the White House. He reaffirmed the excellent decision of Joe Biden as a running mate and look a strong ticket.

Win or Lose, Hope has been infused into America. The choice is clear. Let’s see if we can overcome stale divisive politics, scare tactics, and fear of something new to make the decision to take our country in the direction we want. It isn’t about “The lesser of two evils” or “the devil you know”. It’s about having the courage to change, the audacity to aspire, and the belligerence to believe.

Lemme know your thoughts.

Peace.

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