"I'm afraid for the future / Y'all respect the one who got shot, I respect the shooter" - Jay-Z, "30's The New 20's"
Although Mr.Carter (Shawn Cater, Jay-Z, Jigga, Young Hov...or whatever you call him) may have been talking about certain individuals in the realm of Hip Hop, I can't help but notice the resemblance and connection of his lyrics to one of Sen. John McCain's publicity garnered due to being a Prisoner Of War (POW). Not to discredit the service, bravery, and loyalty that McCain has exemplified to his country, but why does being a victim add to your credibility and experience??
Just yesterday I saw the movie, "Leatherheads", and although it wasn't as good as I expected, it was STILL a good movie worth seeing. George Clooney is a cool guy...kinda like a white Denzel. Anyway, John Krasinki plays a football athelete who is also a "war hero". Come to find out, he's NOT the hero that people thought he was. I'm not gonna give away the movie but hey...
*sorry to ruin it for you if you haven't seen the movie*
I just wanted to point this out...
Is John McCain MORE capable of being the Commander Of Chief of this country because he was CAPTURED - and with God's blessings made it out of his situation alive?
Is 50 Cent MORE capable of being a dope emcee because he was shot 9 times (as legend is told...no matter how many bullets, he WAS shot) - and with God's blessings made it out of his situation alive?
Those questions are rhetorical, by the way.
I understand that going through certain adversities in life, makes you stronger, but for one to market (or campaign off of) those situations and even exaggerate their stories is something totally different. It's all about building character and when thrown into the media spin, THEY (the media) makes is seem relevant. However, the fact of the matter remains that IT DOESN'T HAVE SHIT TO DO WITH THE PRICE OF TEA IN CHINA. Does playing the "victim" card equals "experience/credibility"????
Nope.
***SIDENOTE: LIZ SIDOTI of the Associated Press reports:
Meanwhile, in Washington, Gen. Wesley Clark challenged McCain's claim to be better prepared to be president.
Clark said that while he honored McCain's service as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam war and on the Senate Armed Services Committee, McCain has no executive experience and that the Navy squadron McCain commanded was not a wartime squadron.
"He hasn't been there and ordered the bombs to fall," Clark said on "Face the Nation" on CBS.
When moderator Bob Schieffer noted that Obama hadn't had those experiences nor had he ridden in a fighter plane and been shot down, Clark replied: "Well, I don't think riding in a fighter plane and getting shot down is a qualification to be president."
END SIDENOTE***
For someone who's so tough (as BOTH of these men has exuded), isn't that a little bit "bitch-made" to play the victim??
Just a question...
***EndNote: Although his music may be lackluster at times, I respect 50, and dude has an impeccable business sense and gives great interviews that a lot of artists/people can learn from. John McCain is a great politician (respect that) and that's how he's gotten to be where he is today. However, neither of them are fit to perpetuate "top dawg" status in their respective realms just because they've been vitimized***
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Okay between "all out doors" and "the price of tea in China" I will soon be asking how the grandbabies are doing....lol!!!!...I don't have much to say on this one because I completely and I mean completely agree, I guess I was raised to respect the shooter. Even when I am the victim I rarely admit it, weakness is never an admirable trait in my opinion but preying on sympathies has always been a successful marketing strategy no matter what the product.
@Telese: "the price of tea in China"
Should I have replaced it with "the price of gas in Austrailia" or the fact of the matter remains that "It Doesn't Have Shit To Do With My Cell Phone Plan!!"?? Would that be more up-to-date for ya?
LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hmmm, it's true that people have always played the victim as a way to manipulate others for their own deceptive purposes. But since 9/11, people have given more sympathy than before when it comes to Veterans of any war...including street wars!! Lol
It's unfortunate that people feel compelled settle for sympathy support than to come out on top based on your actions and accomplishments SINCE you were victimized.
@Princess Kandy:
"It's unfortunate that people feel compelled settle for sympathy support than to come out on top based on your actions and accomplishments SINCE you were victimized."
True Indeed!!
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