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10/14/02  Ron Kirk's appears at Gangsta Rap Rally!

1.  If Ron Kirk is so Main Stream, why did he speak to a Rap Rally when gangsta rap promotes violence toward women, Jews, Gays and anyone wearing a Police uniform?

2.  Why did the Black Academy of Arts and Letters, a non-profit corporation which is housed in the Dallas Convention Center Theatre Complex, host a political rally for Ron Kirk?

Let's go with question 2 first because it speaks volumes about the way Ron Kirk would do things if he were actually elected to the Senate.

As a former Mayor of the City of Dallas, Ron Kirk knows full well he should not have been speaking as a political candidate to any rally at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in their location in the Dallas Convention Center Theatre Complex.  The City of Dallas owns the Convention Center and everything related to it.  That means Dallas taxpayers own the facility.  That means some of my tax money went to help Ron Kirk's campaign.  That's wrong and will only lead to more politicians pushing non-profits into mistakes that could cost them their 501(c)3 status.

Of course, The Black Academy of Arts and Letters could have covered their non-profit corporation rear by inviting Republican Candidate John Cornyn and Green Party Roy Williams (an African-American) to speak to the Hip-Hop Summit -- but they did not.  Roy Williams was actually in the audience but was not allowed to speak.  This was a get out the vote event for Ron Kirk, and The Black Academy of Arts and Letters acted as host.  We will get back to this later.

Ron Kirk is running a TV ad with several so-called Republicans (none of them are active in the party at any level) endorsing Ron Kirk and touting his "inclusiveness".  One of those in the ad is the former CEO of TXU which unloaded some swamp land on Dallas taxpayers at the new arena site with Ron Kirk's assistance, hardly an unbiased observer and certainly no Republican.  

Ron Kirk appointed the Hispanic man in the ad as Chair of the City's Redistricting Commission in 2000.  Through this man's bullying, Dallas wound up with 14 council districts that are almost solely based on race.  There were 4 Black districts created at the expense of Hispanic voters in Pleasant Grove.  Rather than create compact districts that had some connection to geographic and neighborhood boundaries, the 4 Black districts slashed horizontally across the city to create 4 Black districts when their percentage of the city's population did not warrant a 4th district.  All over the city, neighborhoods were split between multiple council districts which diminishes community involvement and empowerment.

Ron Kirk is supported by Dallas establishment types because he delivered the goods for them as Mayor, and they expect him to do the same in Washington if he gets elected.  He was a lobbyist in Austin before he was elected Mayor of Dallas, and Enron was one of his clients.  As Mayor, so he could push through the Trinity Bond-doogle, Ron Kirk denied the destitute families of Cadillac Heights an opportunity to escape their polluted property.

How do those establishment types who are backing Kirk reconcile the Ron Kirk appearing at a Gangsta Rap Rally with their "inclusive", "middle of the road" Ron Kirk?

Gangsta Rap is now called Hip-Hop Rally because it sits better with Anglo limousine liberals who think Black thugs calling for violence against women, Jews and cops is a cool expression of ethnic art.  

Back when I was still in favor at , they ran my op-ed piece (Sunday, 8/05/90) about the anti-woman language in rap music.  Compare what was going on in 1990 to what NWA is saying now in "F**k the Police".  (No, they don't use the **, that's an edit.)  The more things change ---  

"F**k the Police" by NWA (Niggas With Attitude) Right about now NWA court is in full effect.  Judge Dre presiding in the case of NWA versus the police department. Prosecuting attorneys are MC Ren Ice Cub and Eazy muthaf**in E.  . . . Why don't you tell everybody what the f**k you gotta say? F**k tha police. Comin straight from the underground Young nigga got it bad cuz I'm brown And now the other color so police think They have the authority to kill a minority. F**k that s**t, cuz I ain't tha one For a punk mutha** with a badge and a gun To be beatin on, and throwin in jail We could go toe to toe in the middle of a cell . . . Beat tha police outta shape And when I'm finished, bring the yellow tape To tape off the scene of the slaughter . . . I don't know they fags or what Search a nigga down and grabbin his nuts. . . Ice Cube will swarm On any mutha** in a blue uniform Just cuz I'm from the CPT, punk police are afraid of me A young nigga on a warpath And when I'm finished, it's gonna be a bloodbath Of cops, dyin in LA . . .  I'm a sniper with a hell of a scope Takin out a cop or two, they can't cope with me . . . Takin out a police would make my day . . . Without a gun and a badge, what do ya got? A sucka in a uniform waitin to get shot, By me, or another nigga. . .

You limousine liberals are just bristling that I would question the artistic freedom of these thugs.  What if we change "police" to "Jews", or change "police" to "Gays" or "Queers" or "Fags"?  Does that get you going?  NWA is promoting violence against police, but tomorrow they might change "police" to "uppity white women" who question them.

Russell Simmons says "F**k the Police" is his favorite rap song.  Simmons is the guy in this picture with Ron Kirk.  Simmons owns a rap apparel company that markets $75 tennis shoes with the slogan "Reparations: It's About Time".  Simmons created "Hip-Hop Summit Action Action Network (HSAN).  At the first HSAN summit organized by Simmons, the keynote speaker was Louis Farrakhan.  The current president of  HSAN is Farrakhan's special assistant, Benjamin Muhammad (formerly Benjamin Chavis).

What does this say about Ron Kirk's inclusiveness?  What does it say about Ron Kirk's attitude toward police?  

Here's some points made from a report by Gromer Jeffers:

At Hip-Hop Summit, Kirk pleads for generation to vote; In audience, Green Party hopeful criticizes Democrat's record 10/13/2002 By GROMER JEFFERS Jr. / The Dallas Morning News

Senate candidate Ron Kirk, in a tight race with rival John Cornyn, turned to the hip-hop generation for help Saturday, calling the thousands of youngsters and musicians who attended a Dallas summit an untapped political resource.     "Your vote is powerful and will make a difference in the election," Mr. Kirk said at the Dallas/Fort Worth Hip-Hop Summit. "Obviously, I want you to vote for me, but please just vote."     Mr. Kirk was joined Saturday by Russell Simmons, chairman of Island Def Jam Records; Hip-Hop Summit Action Network President Benjamin F. Muhammad (formerly Benjamin Chavis); U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Dallas; former NBA star Larry Johnson; County Commissioner John Wiley Price; and Dallas rapper D.O.C.     "This is the most silent voice in American politics," Mr. Kirk said before addressing the summit. "They have the ability to influence America's direction in policy decisions, if they only vote." . . . . . .Saturday's events included a hip-hop get out the vote rally for Mr. Kirk and a separate nonpartisan voter registration drive by the NAACP's Rap the Vote project.      "All of us are for Ron Kirk," said Mr. Simmons, adding that the NAACP initiative is separate from his endorsement of Mr. Kirk.      "This election is so close. We can make a dramatic impact on our lives and our kids' lives if we vote. Our mission is to light a fire under Brother Ron Kirk and make a difference in this country.". . .    But Green Party Senate candidate Roy Williams, who sat in the audience during the program, called the former Dallas mayor a hypocrite because "he didn't have a record of helping the poor and minority communities in Dallas."      "All of a sudden he's appealing to blacks when he's been running a high-profile campaign in venues with the rich and super rich," he said. "Ron Kirk is a master of deception, and he has not been a friend to people of color."      Mr. Kirk has downplayed the historic significance of his Senate candidacy, stressing his message of being able to work across party lines and with different groups to find common ground.     His remarks Saturday marked a rare appearance before a predominantly black national group. In July, he addressed the NAACP convention in Houston. . . .     D.O.C., a.k.a. Tracy Curry, is one of the most influential hip-hop artists to hail from Dallas. He said he would vote for Mr. Kirk.     A writer on N.W.A.'s controversial album Straight Outta Compton, D.O.C. helped usher in 1980s gangsta rap. He said Mr. Kirk has inspired him. . . .     Mr. Simmons said the hip-hop generation could help put Mr. Kirk over the top.     "There's a lot of power in hip-hop," he said. "[Rapper] Jay-Z is more popular than [Secretary of State] Colin Powell ... what we have to do is harness that energy." . . .

 
Ron Kirk is sidling up to punks who think a rapper is more significant than Colin Powell!  What you want to bet Ron Kirk agrees with them?  

Here's something else to consider if you are still wondering about where NWA is really going and who they see as the future of America.  
  

Hip-Hop Summit springs to action; Speakers bring message to young offenders 10/13/2002 By ROB CLARK / The Dallas Morning News

Day two of the Hip-Hop Summit started far from the posh accommodations of Friday's headquarters, the Hotel Adolphus.     The summit's heavy hitters ? Russell Simmons, D.O.C., Erykah Badu and Benjamin Muhammad ? traveled to the Dallas County Youth Village on Saturday morning. The facility is a rehabilitation center for offenders ages 13 to 17. . . . The summit concluded at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters with an appearance by Senate candidate Ron Kirk and presentations by the Urban League, Rap the Vote and the NAACP. The summit aims to keep its presence in Dallas with the organization of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network Youth Council, led by D.O.C. and his Silverback Records label.

Wonder why they didn't go to the Arts Magnet School or meet with some African-American Student Leaders or Athletes -- kids who are making good life choices?  Well, obviously, Simmons and D.O.C., et al mistrust anyone of any color who does the right thing, like staying in school and staying out of trouble.  

"The summit's heavy hitters -- Russell Simmons, D.O.C." are a pretty amazing team for the County to let speak to juvenile delinquents.  Tracy Curry aka D.O.C. is the main writer for NWA, which means he is likely responsible for the lyrics in "F**k the Police", and Simmons says it is his favorite rap "song".  These two thugs say they are "inspired" by Ron Kirk.

What kind of a message is Ron Kirk sending young people of color when he associates the author of "F**k the Police" and his fan, Russell Simmons?

All the law enforcement organizations in this state were pretty smart to refuse to support Ron Kirk.

To those of us who have experienced the mean side of Ron Kirk, none of this is a surprise.  The only white women Kirk makes time for are either rich, married to someone who's rich or potential girlfriends and/or all of the above.  Those of us who cross him get to see a woman-hating, racist thug.  Just like his new thug buddies - Russell Simmons and D.O.C. aka Tracy Curry and the rest of the Farrakhan gang.

Speaking of women -- Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson voted against granting the President power to take action against Iraq.  Do you really think Ron Kirk would have voted with George Bush on this issue?

One more thing you need to remember about good ole' middle of the road Ron Kirk.  While he was giving away our tax base to his buddies, Tom Hicks and Ross Perot, Jr., Ron Kirk was also out there trying to figure out a way to tax internet sales.  Because the moron has absolutely no concept of reality or procedures, he gave no thought to the shear impossibility of tracking worldwide internet sales.  He just saw a way to get some money to cover the $95 million shortfall that he knew was coming for Dallas -- a shortfall for which Ron Kirk is primarily responsible.

For those of you still considering voting for Ron Kirk for Senate:

1.  You can no longer deny he sees gangsta rap fans as having "the ability to influence America's direction in policy decisions",
2.  If you are gay, recall how Kirk downplayed the gay endorsement but is sucking up to gangsta rap stars.
3.  If you are Jewish, you should know that on 10/16/00 Louis Farrakhan said:  "I'm going to ask Russell Simmons, the hip-hop guru, I want to see every young person in this nation from 18 to 35 that's not registered, I want you to register." 
4.  If you are a Black or Hispanic police officer and thought you might support Ron Kirk because of his skin color, remember what Ron Kirk's friend Tracy Curry/D.O.C. said in his "F**k the Police" -- "Ice Cube will swarm on any mutha** in a blue uniform".    

Your mother probably told you more than once you are known by the company you keep.

Ron Kirk keeps company with known racists.