Michael O. Allen

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  • Donald Trump is Such a Kidder!

    These people. They just can’t take a joke.  First, he sarcastically ran for the office of the President of the United States even though he is not qualified to run the country and he has no ideas how to and is not even interested in running the country. Ruin the country, maybe, but run it, no.…

  • Will ReUnit-ing with #Pogback Feel So Good?

    Adidas rap music video announcing Pogba’s return to Manchester United I was a fool to ever leave your side Me minus you is such a lonely ride The breakup we had has made me lonesome and sad I realize I love you ’cause I want you bad, hey, hey —Opening lyrics from Peaches and Herb’s…

  • Questlove Singes O’Reilly’s on Slavery

    “I dunno if that man’s (never say his name) point is to troll at any cost whatsoever but his entire existence is a 5 steps backwards for any progress made in humanity.” Questlove ran the following on his Instagram (with the attached photograph): Slavery was inhumane. Slavery was sadistic. Slavery was uncomfortable. Slavery was unjust.…

  • Donald Trump’s Noxious Vision

    After Donald Trump’s scary, dark musings last night–laden as it was with lies, threats and his profoundly disturbing vision of what he aims to do as president–a little reflection is in order. Think about it. Is our common public weal more imperiled today than it was in those dark days of 2008? Yet, neither of…

  • Nick Cannon Talks ‘Black Lives Matter’

    When I say Black Lives matter That don’t mean yours don’t When we say Black lives matter That don’t mean your kids won’t They will… They gonna say it with us, because they get us. When I say Black lives matter that don’t mean yours don’t When I say Black lives matter Don’t me white…

  • Living ‘Black’ in the United States of America

    And living to tell the tales. Traffic was heavy on Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights on my way home to Ridgewood, NJ, after work on Wednesday, which wasn’t exactly news. But, as I approached a stretch where Route 46 and Interstate 80 go over Route 17, traffic eased and I saw the reason why. Rubbernecking…

  • The Company We Keep

    My son asked me a question the other day that still cuts very deep. “How are you comfortable being in league with racists, xenophobes and reactionaries?” he asked. What prompted the question was my support for Brexit. I’ll admit it is true that the likes of Boris Johnson, the idiotic and racist former London mayor,…

  • I Love this Man!

    In a sport full of corruption and supremely egotistic managers, Arsene Wenger insist on coaching a system that emphasizes the team game. The sum is always greater than the parts with him. Wenger coaches with empathy and a generosity of spirit rare in today’s game. Love0 Share Tweet Share Pin

  • ‘Super Mario’ Four Years Ago Today

    It is hard to imagine that Mario Balotelli is nowhere to be found in France as Italy is again proving doubters wrong at the UEFA Euro 2016. Italy seemingly limps into every tournament only to surprise. This years is no different, with the latest masterclass against Spain. Part of the reason many doubt Italy would…

  • Trump: “More Profiling, Please”

    It is no longer a rumor that Bill Clinton talked to Donald Trump in the weeks before he ran for president. For the people who believe that, Trump gives them ammunition daily. It’s like Trump calls the HRC campaign headquarters each day to get his talking points about how to further kneecap himself. Or, maybe…