tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2949738917987919482024-03-05T01:40:02.452-08:00Frank Chow: Asian- American Political PunditAsian-American Political Blog, Frank Chow the Asian-American political pundit, a take on politics from an Asian-American point of view, politics in America, Asian Pacific Americans for ProgressUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2820125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294973891798791948.post-81796776050341473132019-03-22T09:34:00.001-07:002019-03-22T09:34:58.008-07:00Ch ch ChangesI think this place needs a makeover or I might archive the whole thing. I post thoughts to <a href="https://twitter.com/frankchow?lang=en">Twitter </a>mostly these days and haven't had any time to maintain this space with long-form writing as intended. The political world right now is a total shit show. Trump is a disaster. The Dems have an NFL roster running for president. Climate Change is going to crush the planet and we're busy yelling at each other while getting nothing done. And I keep getting this eery feeling a recession is headed our way...woohoo!<br />
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In personal news, we just added another addition to the Chow family, a little girl, and I got Dad life to hone in on...two is a welcomed challenge. Any advice for two kid life, let me know!<br />
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That's all I got right now. Gotta sit and think on it some more.<br />
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The most corrupt president in our history is a <a href="https://talkingpointsmemo.com/muckraker/manafort-jury-deadlocked-on-10-of-18-counts">sinking</a> ship.<br />
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<a href="https://talkingpointsmemo.com/muckraker/abc-michael-cohen-enter-plea-deal-new-york-prosecutors">Michael Cohen</a> pleads guilty, <a href="https://twitter.com/pwnallthethings/status/1032024440475922432">Individual 1</a> is Trump himself.<br />
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Hold onto your butts.<br />
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I am Frank Chow and I approved this messageUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294973891798791948.post-54537032102502742042018-07-17T13:59:00.000-07:002018-07-17T13:59:14.273-07:00Collusion in Plain SightI've done most of my ranting and linking on Twitter, but here are some takes on the latest...Trumpiasco.<br />
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<a href="http://nomoremister.blogspot.com/2018/07/what-happened.html#more">What Happened</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a22165304/donald-trump-press-conference-vladimir-putin-renegade-presidency/">The Crisis is Upon Us</a><br />
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<a href="https://crooked.com/article/the-legitimacy-excuse-for-trumps-russia-coverup-is-a-crock/">The ‘Legitamcy’ Excuse For Trump's Russia Cover Up is a Crock</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2018/07/16/trump-traitor/irG5qZscfaHd4oy6yc4r2L/story.html">Trump the traitor</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.boomantribune.com/story/2018/7/17/13506/8234">The Russians Play the Long Game with the NRA</a><br />
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We're heading into uncharted waters and I have little hope the GOP will do the right thing. Vote every single one of them out.<br />
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I am Frank Chow and I approved this messageUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294973891798791948.post-81773061163449572162018-06-08T23:03:00.002-07:002018-06-08T23:03:20.632-07:00I Need Time to ProcessThe loss of Anthony Bourdain is hitting me hard. He was one of my heroes. Maybe I'll have more to say later until then...<br />
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<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2018/06/08/us/anthony-bourdain-obit/index.html">RIP Anthony.</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294973891798791948.post-53235877414647677692017-07-20T21:02:00.001-07:002017-07-23T00:00:45.068-07:00John McCain and How I Lost My MotherFairfax, Virginia 1998, a weekend.<br />
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My mother wasn't herself. She was irritated. Visibly upset. She snapped at us and then laid on couch, rubbing her head. I was yet 18, but as she dismissed my siblings one early Summer afternoon in Virginia, I knew something was wrong. This wasn't a sinus infection as diagnosed. That day my siblings had practice, they were late to practice and my mother refused to drive them. I didn't have my license, and if I recall correctly, mind you a big "if", I hopped in the car and drove my younger brother and younger sister to their respective practices. My mother all the while, on the couch, alone in our living room, staring at the ceiling. It felt like the hottest day of the year.<br />
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Twenty-four hours later, my mother was in surgery, having a brain tumor removed. Never was life the same.<br />
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I'm unsure if any of the above is real, to be honest, it all becomes a blur. I've tried, for nearly twenty years, to piece together the horror of finding out my mother was diagnosed with brain cancer, but I can't. I simply can't. I've been angry at myself, the world, and my God since. I wish I never got in that car. I wish we spotted it sooner. I wish a lot of things, but most of all, I wish I had my mother back.<br />
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Yesterday was a shit day. Work was shitty. Boss was on my case. I didn't have time to have a proper lunch. I nearly re-injured my back. Petty first world problems. Then I saw the news alert that John McCain was diagnosed with brain cancer. Don't cry at work. It's an ugly, frowned upon thing. I didn't, but I should've locked myself in a stall and at least let the moment in.<br />
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Anytime I hear anyone is diagnosed with brain cancer, it strikes an immediate and a gut-punching chord. No one, not even my worst enemy, deserves the tragedy of having someone they love suffer from brain cancer. It is not a forgiving disease. It is not a forgiving diagnosis. It is relentless. As a family, we saw our rock, our center deteriorate before our eyes. She fought, she faded, and then it was over in less than a year.<br />
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I will always have my critiques of John McCain, I've said plenty here in this space. The same goes for his wife and his children, but they don't deserve this. They deserve better. Everyone deserves better than what they're facing.<br />
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Re-watching McCain's interrogation of Comey gives me flashbacks, the similarities are there. The broken thought process, the shaky demeanor, and the internal struggle are present. I can close my eyes and see her on that couch. Head staring at the ceiling. Waving her arms. My siblings terrified. Me looking for the car keys. Her forgetting my name.<br />
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McCain visibly regressed in front of our eyes.<br />
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Brain cancer is all of the crap verses of cancer with a crescendo to the worst things about dementia in one heartbreaking coda. It leaves you weighted, exhausted, and numb. Forever changed.<br />
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John McCain served his country. He went through hell and back. Maybe just maybe he can overcome the inevitable one last time. The likelihood of that is none. Cancer sucks in that way. You can survive torture, you can survive being a prisoner of war, but something so minute can humble you in a second. It doesn't care who you are in the world, it comes and it collects.<br />
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My hope is McCain will bring to light that we can and we must do more about cancer. We need a more robust conversation about this, we need <a href="http://www.azdem.org/out-touch-mccain-votes-block-cancer-research-funds-defense-bill">Senators</a> to realize that when they attempt to pass bills that take away healthcare, it has real life consequences. No one is invincible. We all deserve an equal chance to fight and to live.<br />
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You can donate to End Brain Cancer <a href="https://endbraincancer.org/">here</a>. And many other <a href="https://www.glioblastomafoundation.org/">places</a>.<br />
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Fuck Cancer.<br />
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I am Frank Chow and I approved this messageUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294973891798791948.post-25287260502909529852017-07-09T19:34:00.000-07:002017-07-09T20:04:17.851-07:00RIP to One of the AAPI Greats - the Minority Militant<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_AEcXryh9uw" width="560"></iframe><br />
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I'm a year late and I hate myself for it. Today while looking for one of the Minority Militant's classic screeds, I stumbled upon his passing.<br />
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From his family's <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/22wssxw">GoFundMe</a>:<br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Keon Enoy Munedouang (August 17, 1980 - May 4, 2016) was a Navy veteran and a writer who lost his life last week at the age of 35. He immigrated as a child from Laos as a refugee. Keon enlisted as a young man in the U.S. Navy, achieving the rank of SK2. Upon receiving his honorable discharge, he became a writer and an activist, connecting with others through his spoken and written words. As a writer and activist, Keon's influence was huge. He was known among his peers for his sharp wit, courage, and sensitivity to the less fortunate. He always stood up for those who had no voice. His work inspired a fellow writer and activist to organize the Banana Conference, which eventually became V3Con, the largest Asian American social media conference in the world. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Keon leaves behind his mother, three sisters, two nieces, one nephew, and a community of friends. As a veteran who dutifully protected his country and served with honor, Keon was eligible for a full military burial. However, his family chose to honor him with a traditional Buddhist ceremony followed by cremation, which is in keeping with Lao customs. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Keon was loved by all. He was generous with his time and money and never asked for anything in return. We, Keon's family and friends, ask your help in celebrating Keon's short but amazing life. Keon was always a hero to those around him, standing up for the oppressed, the underserved, and the forgotten. We wish to send him off with a celebration that recognizes him for who he was.</span><br />
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My comment on <a href="http://www.bigwowo.com/2016/05/rest-in-peace-minority-militant/">BigWoWo's blog</a>:<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I was lucky enough to work with Keon on a project in Chicago. He was a passionate, funny and complex individual. His in person demeanor was different than his blogging one, but the fire was always there. He challenged me to be a better and a prouder Asian American.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;">I lost touch with Keon when I moved to California. Shortly after, he became quiet and recluse, and closed his blog down. I’ve been away for sometime from the blogosphere, but this has me nostalgic for the old days. No one could rip like the Minority Militant. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;">RIP Keon. The Minority Militant was the realest.</span><br />
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I only wish we could've stayed in touch more and created more. The world would be better for it. We need more like the Minority Militant, especially in today's political climate. Rage on in peace, Keon, may your diamond shine ever so bright.<br />
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I am Frank Chow and I approved this messageUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294973891798791948.post-43733451680096055042017-05-11T23:47:00.000-07:002017-05-11T23:50:11.156-07:00Sometimes I Would Love to Go OffMy response to a social network, unnamed, that I don't want to post to out of shear rage.<br />
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<b>Context:</b> A person stated "economic woes" were why people voted for Trump. I sent this clear article countering the STUPID REPEATED ARGUMENT. <a href="https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/5/9/15592634/trump-clinton-racism-economy-prri-survey">https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/5/9/15592634/trump-clinton-racism-economy-prri-survey</a><a href="https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/5/9/15592634/trump-clinton-racism-economy-prri-survey"></a><br />
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Then the individual dropped the "identity politics" argument and the "not ALL are deplorable, quit demonizing." Followed by "policies that are supported by all that effect change must be bipartisan."<br />
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Shudder, I do declare! <br />
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<b>What I didn't say:</b><br />
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Identity politics is a convenient term for people of privilege. <br />
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Change will not come by capitulating to a side that chooses racism, xenophobia and party over country. You either face the actual problems facing this nation or never see real change. Like how is this difficult? "Demonize?" They are deplorable. <br />
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I'm sorry if someone stating the fact that racism was the motivating factor behind Trump loyalty makes you uncomfortable, but that's on you.<br />
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Policies that are of concern that can effect real change (in no particular order):<br />
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<li>End gerrymandering</li>
<li>Stop all voter suppression</li>
<li>Strengthen public education</li>
<li>Medicare for All</li>
<li>Fair and non-xenophobic immigration policies</li>
<li>End police brutality</li>
<li>Tax the 1% in regards to SS, Healthcare, Wall St. transactions, etc.</li>
<li>Impeach Trump</li>
<li>Also too, sexism. More women have signed up to run for office. That's energizing. That's addressing actual problems. </li>
<li>Also, also too, singing songs of the bipartisan fairy while someone takes away rights from your friends, family members and loved ones is deplorable! </li>
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We need to keep fighting. We need to keep resisting. Fake allies are the worst. </div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294973891798791948.post-31817475166199641332016-11-09T08:27:00.004-08:002016-11-09T08:27:51.605-08:00Mourning for Our NationLast night and today on Twitter I went through all the stages of grief. You can see my reaction <a href="https://twitter.com/FrankChow">there</a>. At this moment the KKK is marching in <a href="https://twitter.com/JillFilipovic/status/796374390577516545">celebration</a> of Trump's win. <br />
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Over 50 million people hate me, my friends and my family; it's beyond comprehension. I always warned about the alt-right and the deep seeded racism in this country. Never would've thought we'd be here today. <br />
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I'm scared ya'll. I'm not sure if I'll ever love America the way I once did. My heart is broken. My mind is exhausted. My eyes are tired. And it's now sunk in that America was never great, we just said it enough that we believed it. I'm gonna need time to process this. <br />
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I am Frank Chow and fuck this message Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294973891798791948.post-35058892491299854722016-10-12T23:20:00.006-07:002016-10-13T11:35:26.102-07:00After a Day like TodayWe realize, we're really going to miss this man and his presidency. <br />
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<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is why <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump">@realDonaldTrump</a> freaked out today lol <a href="https://t.co/DjMOHTNY3c">pic.twitter.com/DjMOHTNY3c</a></p>— (((Maggy))) (@Maggyw519) <a href="https://twitter.com/Maggyw519/status/786398753578115072">October 13, 2016</a></blockquote><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br />
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I am Frank Chow and I approved this messageUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294973891798791948.post-65409933418545396302016-08-29T23:30:00.001-07:002016-08-29T23:30:08.488-07:00Sometimes You Just NeedMusic. This album seems to be shaping up nicely and this song happens to be my favorite thus far. I don't care to write a long post about Kaepernick, Trump, Hillary and whatever. Bon Iver makes me think creatively, I'm gonna stay on course. Enjoy. <br />
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I am Frank Chow and I approved this message. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294973891798791948.post-51152576575865794862016-06-13T09:38:00.000-07:002016-06-13T09:38:40.921-07:00Orlando <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/orlando-shooting-victims_us_575e0bebe4b0e39a28adf8cf">Devastating</a>: <br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;">The deadliest mass shooting in American history took place Sunday morning when a gunman opened fire at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 people and injuring 53 others. Police fatally shot the suspect.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Orlando Police have so far identified 48 victims and notified the next of kin of 33 of them, they said at a press conference Monday morning.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Their mission throughout Monday is to continue briefing all next of kin, said Danny Banks of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.</span><br />
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I keep thinking back to when I lived in Chicago. My friends were diverse, free-spirited, some gay, some straight, some bi, some queer, and some were still figuring it all out. We were young and Boystown in Chicago was a common place for everyone to meet, dance, drink and be ourselves. I can't even count how many times we were in a gay club or bar. It was part of our circle and for my LGBT friends, they felt safe to be themselves.<br />
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I kept replaying those days in my head last night and I wept. I'm still having trouble keeping it together this morning. The idea that someone could shoot up any of those places never popped in our head once. The victims 53 dead, 50 others still in the hospital, didn't either. This monster took away their lives and all because of "two men kissing." This was an act of hate so blinded that it couldn't see love.<br />
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It's infuriating. It's maddening. It's a tragedy. Everyone of these victims deserved better. We as a nation need to do better. If Sandy Hook wasn't enough, I'm not sure this will be either. And that is even more infuriating. There are people in our nation who choose guns over lives. They choose a weapon fetish over children. And the NRA keeps feeding them with faux-macho propaganda. Gun control, gun laws aren't snatching up guns, and they certainly aren't impinging on your fucking freedom. Common sense would've solved this years ago. America can solve this.<br />
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I leave you with Lin Manuel-Miranda and the victims, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/orlando-shooting-victims_us_575e0bebe4b0e39a28adf8cf">What We Know About Them So Far</a>. "Love is all we need."<br />
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I am Frank Chow and I approved this messageUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294973891798791948.post-72819980631188883792016-06-01T13:40:00.002-07:002016-06-01T16:07:45.331-07:00Trump's America<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm just gonna leave this right here.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294973891798791948.post-697373462094959572016-05-25T14:58:00.003-07:002016-05-25T14:58:51.247-07:00Ninja Thought<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The parties are so much <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/texas-sues-transgender-bathroom_us_5745d1c8e4b055bb1170d809">not the same</a>.<br />
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I am Frank Chow and I approved this messageUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294973891798791948.post-5368172558401678472016-04-05T07:29:00.001-07:002016-04-05T07:29:23.207-07:00Sanders Not Your SaviorWe shouldn't be married to politicians. The moment we do, we certainly will be disappointed.<br />
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<a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/transcript-bernie-sanders-meets-news-editorial-board-article-1.2588306">Exhibit B: Bernie Sanders NY Daily News interview</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">if I win, it will mean that millions of people now want to be involved in the political process in a way that has not previously existed. Every item that I am talking about on my agenda is, I believe, supported by the majority of the people in this country. My major job is to mobilize the American people to demand that Congress listen to them and their needs rather than just the big money interests. That's how you make change take place. For example, as you know, I've talked about the need to make public colleges and universities tuition-free. Do I believe we can deliver on that? Absolutely, because I believe that millions of young people and their parents understand that that's what we should be doing right now. And I think if Republicans or some Democrats want to vote against it, they will pay a very heavy political price.</span><br />
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"Heavy political price" -- I'm sure McConnell is fanning himself right now! What this tells me is Bernie is either completely unrealistic or he has no idea how to start an actual revolution. Or how things get done in Washington, the United States and the world. I've had my reservations about Bernie, mainly this, how does this so-called revolution translate into change? Apparently, Bernie doesn't even know. <br />
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More from Michael Cohen's <a href="https://twitter.com/speechboy71/status/717175726022246400">Twitter</a>. Read the whole interview. It's shockingly bad. <br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294973891798791948.post-33495748530188505682016-03-25T09:00:00.001-07:002016-03-25T09:04:22.038-07:00A Minute for Comedy & Asian Stereotypes<a href="http://www.seattletimes.com/author/thanh-tan/">Thahn Tan</a> has an <a href="http://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/how-to-fight-asian-stereotypes-disaggregate-data-on-asians/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=article_left_1.1">article</a> about fighting Asian stereotypes and that's all well and good. She believes that in order to dispel the idea of Asians being the Model Minority and other stereotypes we need to look at the data. I encourage you to read it.<br />
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One thing that comes up in Tan's article and that has been bothering me lately, is the mischaracterization of a joke. During the Oscars Chris Rock made a cheap and hack joke about Asian accountants using kids as the punchline. It sucked, the kids were cute and ruined the foolishness of the joke with their cuteness. Yeah, Rock screwed up and did the very thing he criticizes. The AAPI community was in flames. Then members of the community went too far as they also were aghast by a joke told by Sacha Baron Cohen.<br />
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<a href="http://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/how-to-fight-asian-stereotypes-disaggregate-data-on-asians/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=article_left_1.1">Tan explains</a>:<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">... actor Sacha Baron Cohen made a cringe-inducing reference to “very hardworking, little yellow people with tiny” private parts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Thanks, Hollywood. As if we needed more reminders that the powers that be in pop culture remain largely interested in portraying Asians as super nerds and small people content with working hard and staying silent as the world laughs at us.</span><br />
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I can't stand the stereotypes that we deal with in Hollywood. It's something that eats at my friends who audition. It happens behind the scenes as well and it's infuriating.<br />
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Baron Cohen's joke:<br />
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Here's the thing about that joke. It's called a bait and switch. You lead the audience to believe you're going down one obvious road and you flip it on its head. It's as old as time and it's one that Asians should appreciate. It calls out the audience's stereotypes, it puts the joke into their insular world and then hits them with the "Minions" punchline. Baron Cohen was mocking Hollywood. He was right there with us and a lot of people (Tan included) missed it. It's not the funniest thing Baron Cohen's every done, but it's also NOT offensive.<br />
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I've seen the AAPI community grow over the years. It's become more vocal, more leadership has come to the forefront. It's a fantastic thing to see develop. As we grow there will be growing pains. What Tan's article is saying is important, it's serious, but it's difficult to take us seriously when we're all too serious, all the time. It's too, Model Minority. And we're better than that. <br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294973891798791948.post-68771715700744057792016-03-23T08:02:00.000-07:002016-03-23T08:02:35.512-07:00Going All in on ClintonIt seems a consensus is building around Hillary Clinton.<br />
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<a href="http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/hillary-clinton-for-president-20160323">Rolling Stone</a> shares my concerns about "Feeling the Bern":<br />
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</span> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: , serif; font-size: x-small;">Anger is not a plan; it is not a reason to wield power; it is not a reason for hope. Anger is too narrow to motivate a majority of voters, and it does not make a case for the ability and experience to govern. I believe that extreme economic inequality, the vast redistribution of wealth to the top one percent — indeed, to the top one percent of the one percent — is the defining issue of our times. Within that issue, almost all issues of social injustice can be seen, none more so than climate change, which can be boiled down to the rights of mankind against the oligarchy that owns oil, coal and vast holdings of dirty energy, and those who profit from their use.</span><br />
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And this:<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">When I consider what's in their hearts, I think both Clinton and Sanders come out on the side of the angels; but when I compare their achievements in the past decades, the choice is clear. This is not the time in history for a "protest vote."</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Clinton is far more likely to win the general election than Sanders. The voters who have rallied to Sanders during the primaries are not enough to generate a Democratic majority in November. Clinton will certainly bring them along, and add them to the broad coalition that Democrats have put together in the past to take the presidency, as did Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.</span><br />
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I continue to believe Bernie should stick with the run as long as he can. He's actually helping shape a clear message for the party and for Hillary...however time isn't on his side. Nor is the delegate count. <br />
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I am Frank Chow and I approved this message<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294973891798791948.post-32352903730071415352016-03-16T08:14:00.001-07:002016-03-16T08:15:15.497-07:00Hillary vs. Trump<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-W6as8oVcuM" width="420"></iframe><br />
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I'd like to think this was a farce, but it's real. <a href="http://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/news/a43055/trump-hillary-general-election/">Trump is the candidate the GOP created</a>. It's what they deserve. Hillary is the candidate the Dems deserve. I hope Bernie keeps pushing her left, otherwise hold onto your butts.<br />
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I am Frank Chow and I approved this messageUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294973891798791948.post-52343122803641909042015-12-29T16:22:00.000-08:002015-12-29T16:22:26.816-08:00For Sweet BethAnd the others too afraid to <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/comedian-beth-stelling-instagram-abusive-relationships_5681da60e4b0b958f65a47c4">say anything</a>.<br />
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I am Frank Chow and it's been awhile.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294973891798791948.post-61724805197193550512013-09-03T08:21:00.001-07:002013-09-03T08:21:04.501-07:00Off the GridJury Duty. I can't talk about it.<br />
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Chow!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294973891798791948.post-18065559504356734342013-08-30T00:24:00.001-07:002013-08-30T00:24:11.688-07:00Jury Duty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I got called in...again. This time it maybe for real. Day two.<br />
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Luckily I get to read <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Writing-Movies-Fun-Profit-Billion/dp/1439186766">this</a>:<br />
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Chow!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294973891798791948.post-29211615530057957682013-08-28T10:11:00.000-07:002013-08-28T10:11:20.720-07:00Get Your Dunkin WednesdayAnd I'm baaaaack. It was a long trip and much I don't want to relive, but we made it and the kids got married. Success! I decided once I got back from being in Michigan that I needed a vacation from my "vacation." Michigan wasn't really my scene. Grand Haven was like walking on the set of the Truman Show. Anyway, here I am back to blogging and now we have Syria which feels like Iraq War redux, but a bit different. The economy isn't much better and oh yeah, the GOP still is batshizzzz crazy. Good things don't change. <br />
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Here are your highlights:<br />
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<a href="http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/oprah-obama-speak-at-50th-anniversary-of-march?ref=fpb">50th anniversary of the March on Washington</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-rim-fire-wednesday-20130828,0,248400.story">Yosemite Fire</a>. It's sad that we still are so helpless against forest fires<br />
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Welfare and drugs tests -- <a href="http://maddowblog.msnbc.com/_news/2013/08/28/20231708-another-failed-drug-test-experiment">dear conservatives you're wrong</a><br />
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<a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/55467/no-surprise-rg-iii-set-to-start-opener#more">RG3 is starting</a> - now who wants opening day tickets?! I've got some for sale!<br />
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Cool concept, <a href="http://www.trunkclub.com/home">Trunk Club for Men</a><br />
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<a href="http://wonkwire.rollcall.com/2013/08/28/collapse-campaign-finance-just-beginning/">The flood gates will be opened by activist judges</a><br />
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Syria, not even the <a href="http://www.boomantribune.com/story/2013/8/28/113243/084">Arab League</a> wants intervention<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294973891798791948.post-40132682954954782242013-08-13T10:41:00.000-07:002013-08-13T10:43:28.594-07:00Off to MichiganWe're off to Michigan tomorrow morning. First stopping in Chicago for a night then driving to Grand Haven, MI. I'm finishing my work week, Day 6, on my feet and still rocking out. Maybe we'll remember this time to take pictures. Hold down the fort ya'll. <br />
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(this soundtrack rocks so hard)<br />
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I am Frank Chow and I approved this messageUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294973891798791948.post-8312065864198511962013-08-10T08:33:00.000-07:002013-08-10T08:33:00.718-07:00From the Mix Tape - Daughter<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daughter_(band)">Youth</a>. A simple beautiful arrangement with a haunting vocal. Enjoy!<br />
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Chow! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294973891798791948.post-40540890328368722012013-08-09T08:38:00.002-07:002013-08-09T08:38:26.347-07:00Get Your Dunkin Friday<div style="background-color: black; width: 520px;">
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This bit is sad because it's the best reporting on our current financial system all year. Not one news organizations has the balls to stand up to our over lords. Till then they'll keep getting away with it. <br />
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Here are your highlights:<br />
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<a href="http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/poll-hispanics-favor-democrats-over-gop-by-big?ref=fpa">DEMographics</a><br />
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It's really simple to <a href="http://www.npr.org/2013/08/08/210235270/can-congress-figure-out-how-to-rescue-the-post-office">fix the Post Office </a>- quit letting the GOP purposely ruin it<br />
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<a href="http://nomoremister.blogspot.com/2013/08/how-restrictive-is-reince-priebuss.html">GOP Gated Community</a><br />
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Yup, <a href="http://uncrate.com/stuff/fliike/">we're doomed</a><br />
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Early good signs from the <a href="http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Make-Progress-In-Tennessee/2d3a02b3-e6a8-4a4d-9657-5ba4be2ddc06">Redskins in their pre-season game </a><br />
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<a href="http://prairieweather.typepad.com/big_blue_stem/2013/08/some-many-of-the-smartest-staffers-are-leaving-the-hill.html">Congress is losing some</a> of its best staffers cuz the crazy is thick<br />
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Upgrading my <a href="http://geekologie.com/2013/08/the-ring-gotham-deserves-a-batman-weddin.php">ladies ring</a>, heck and maybe mine<br />
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Chow!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294973891798791948.post-45110817251241553882013-08-08T08:46:00.002-07:002013-08-08T08:46:39.762-07:00Get Your Dunkin ThursdayOff to this thing where they make me say my name and smile in a camera.<br />
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