Al Sharpton Convicted of Disorderly Conduct

Al Sharpton was convicted of disorderly conduct today in New York City. This news according to the AP Press Release. It appears Sharpton and 7 other activist were arrested in May for blocking bridges, tunnels and intersections in response to the verdict in the Sean Bell killing.




Sharpton did 51/2 hours in Jail and was given time served.

Source: Associated Press

David Patterson visits Harlem

Well, not too good a week for David Patterson. I think he meant well by being upfront with his infidelity, but sometimes it is best to keep some things to ourselves. I always thought that when folks come out and volunteer things that usually more coals are about to go in the fire.
Okay, what I don't understand is his wife also admitted infidelity. Has it come to this that before you take any elected office that you have to bear your soul to the public.

I once heard a saying, "he who is without sin cast the first stone. " Some of the same people who are so critical are also those don't want those skeletons being dugg up in their closets.

Anyway, Governor David Paterson received a warm welcome at a Saturday meeting at the Reverend Al Sharpton's National Action Network House of Justice in Harlem, where he reaffirmed his commitment to his official duties. I don't know if aligning yourself with Al Sharpton is the way to go, but he did want the people of Harlem know he will never forget his roots.

Source: NY1

John Kerry Endorses Barack Obama

Barack Obama is being endorsed by fellow Sen. John Kerry, the Democrats' 2004 presidential nominee who lost to George W. Bush that year and gave up his own plans for a 2008 run a year ago. Besides any potential help for Obama, Thursday's endorsement was a slap at Edwards, who was Kerry's running mate in the last election. I think people know it is a time for a change.

Kerry's endorsement also was a jab at Clinton, the New York Democrat who won the New Hampshire primary after a loss to Obama in the Iowa caucuses. I don't know if it is a matter of him being vindictive, however I do knot that it was an added boost for the Obama campaign. I am so happy to see a candidate campaigning on issues and not on race. Especially since that was what people expected him to do, similar to Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton.

He said that he believes "more than anyone else, Barack Obama can help our country turn the page and get America moving by uniting and ending the division we have faced."

The state is set to hold its Democratic primary on Jan. 26 as the next bid test on Obama and Clinton, who has won Iowa and New Hampshire, respectively. Another rival John Edwards is also expecting a boost of support in the neighbor state of his hometown.