Getting Back To Work, Part 1

NOTE: If the audio is funny for you, try "watch in normal quality" for the mono version.. (apologies, would replace with a fixed stereo version but then I'd lose your conversation!)

Sorry it's been so long! Been busy with various things behind the scenes (hopefully can be more specific soon), and still don't have time to make a proper video just yet, but I gotta get some thoughts down about the Big Moment. I had more to say but couldn't fit it in, will try and do a part 2 over the weekend, and then get back to work for real next week.

(All thoughts and love to Mumbai)

Category:

News & Politics

Tags:

• election
• obama
• pragmatism
• symbolism

[MAJESTIcag7]

and by knockin dat real..Ya'll stll on?

(Underground i mean..if so PLEASE let me know when)

I remember when Jean Grae was What What?

or when ya'll had The Last Emp up there...WOW!!!!!

Respect Due My Dude!!

MAJESTIC

[illdoc1]

haha, no doubt, my radio show still comes on Saturday nights from midnight to 2AM (on WBAI 99.5 FM in NY)

[felisl]

you had it right before. we've elected a center-left politician who's giving a bunch of clinton appointees a second go at running (or ruining?) amerikkka. your quote from chuck d is apt but i'd als quote emma goldman in saying, "if voting changed anything they'd make it illegal." movements are needed to bring about change. politicians only respond to movements whether good or bad, conservative or liberal. true progressives unite! the dems' archaic ways no longer deserve our attention

[illdoc1]

I'm not sure what you mean by "before," cuz I never reversed my stance on that part :)

But the thing is: You could also argue that the most revealing application of that famous Emma Goldman quote is found in the many voter-suppression efforts we've seen in recent years (and not-so-recent too). They do indeed try to make it illegal and inaccessible for as many people as they can, and you gotta figure they do that for a reason.

[thricex05]

dude i am not a hip hop person but i very much enjoy your videos. i think you have good positive things to say and you don't push your beliefs on others. another cool thing is i feel like you're rhyming when you just talk in your videos. feels like there's a natural rhythm to your speech. i look forward to more videos.

[shinenigan]

You are easily one of the most refreshing presences on youtube, an incredible voice for hip hop, political commentary, social justice. Thank you SO much for your words and contributions to a more responsible internet, and a more compassionate humanity.

[BlazinSkull209]

I've Just Notice That The Contrast Of Your Videos Are Black & White.....Wuss Up Wid Dat

[jpariahmusic]

i love your delivery style

[NathalyNYNY]

is the chuck d quote from an interview or a rap? i'd love to hear it in context -- get the rest of the conversation. AWESOME quote. & vlog. :)

[greensquall]

cat attack

[cubanoafuego]

wow, this is EXACTLY what i have been saying since obama won.... in these exact words- with the 'symbolic' thing and everything. a lot of people get pretty annoyed when i say it though....

[finlanzer8sa]

rapper man... all goes so fast nothing is enough...

[iorbit]

What work exactly is it that you need to do?... Also: If you do all the "work", then why would you need to elect a representative to begin with?

[Ptowngansta17]

ill doc for president!!! lol okay... newest addition to TV hosting!!!

[Bobby7310]

wise man

very wise

[airhoppz]

Yo, your videos are great man, especially this one.  Real insightful.

I'm a subscriber now.