Frank Chow: Asian- American Political Pundit

It is going to be a busy day today in Frank world. Lots and lots more going on. The exciting event of yesterday was I finally got a new pair of shoes! For running that is...it is quite a change. Sad to say, but it has been some five years since I had a new pair of shoes. So you know what that means people, juicing my pecs and fist pumpin! Anybody...? Anyone...? No...Oh well, sorry still psyched for Season 2 of Jersey Shore. The days news is not a snooze, so let's do this people! Here are your highlights: "We are the World" gets redone for Haiti Hey old guys! Box! Two of my favorite fighters of all time are getting a long awaited rematch...wayyyy too late Noted Blogger Directs Nonspecific Anger WIRED: Obama gives more money to NASA while scrapping man to the moon program You know how you ruin a great series of movies? Do a Bourne prequel movie without Matt Damon and P. Greengrass! Budget Sense and Nonsense , the papers are already picking up the meme of 1937. THE DEFICIT...

ESPN has some sad news. Welterweight champion Andre Berto, who I posted about earlier , has dropped out of his scheduled fight with Shane Mosley due to overwhelming family tragedy in Haiti . "Since the 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti on Tuesday evening, I have been focusing on my family and the Haitian people who are facing an inconceivable battle for survival while still trying to continue to prepare for an opportunity I have dreamt of since childhood," Berto said in a statement. "I lost several family members to the earthquake and, after two days without word, was relieved to learn that my sister, Naomi, and her daughter, Jessica, survived, but were left homeless. I have seen the pain in my parents' eyes as they attempt to understand what has happened to our homeland and recognize a place they once called home. "As a result of this disaster, I am mentally and physically exhausted and, therefore, I have no choice but to withdraw from my bout on January 30." B...

With the tragedies and horror stories we are hearing about in Haiti, it is nice to see something like this : More here. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

I am with Kevin Drum , "I wonder what it takes to get the conservative movement to disown this guy?" Hasn't he said enough? I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

The earthquake that struck Haiti has left complete devastation . The early reports have not been promising and country that just seemed to be turning is now in disarray. Many organizations have avenues for you to donate and help out the relief efforts including former President Bill Clinton's Foundation . Even the slightest amount offers doctors and those on the ground much needed assistance. Give if you can, please. http://www.clintonfoundation.org/haitiearthquake/ Here are your highlights: Yahoo and Google said to be cyber attacked by China Elizabeth Warren says Timmeh ain't doing enough What Teabaggers? Scott Brown running for Senate in Mass turns his back thrice on the Tax Tea Party....uh oh.... Moral Bankruptcy : we have lost our way and allowed free market love fests to shape our society Texas would like to edumacate and deestroy historee to your kids without gubbament money tanks very much Say No to the NFL Monopoly , Justice Sotomayor to the NFL's attorney, "...

Welterweight Champ Andre Berto, a Haitian- American is set to fight Shane Moseley on Jan. 30th . It is supposed to be the biggest fight of his career. I have long followed his rise as prospect and his recent ascendancy to the title, maybe have seen him fight six or seven times. He is exciting, explosive and for what he lacks in fundamental defense he makes for with speed and heart. Berto's back story is one of classic determination and appreciation for his country. An exciting boxer to watch as well as an admirable man. ESPN's Dan Rafael : "I'm devastated by everything currently happening in Haiti," Berto said Wednesday. "As everybody knows, I have a lot of family members in Haiti and proudly represented Haiti in the 2004 Olympic Games. Like many other Haitian-Americans, my family and I are working to reach my loved ones. From what we have learned to this point, some of my family members are still missing and we have already been informed that members of my f...

Ta-Nehisi Coates is pissed at the clip in my previous post , of Pat Robertson (via Media Matters ): The next time your wondering why there are so few black Republicans, consider the fact this unreconstructed Confederate was not long ago one of their greatest crusaders. Consider that he is equating the resistance of slavery, with a rejection of Christ. And there's an African-American right next to him, nodding in agreement. Fuck Pat Robertson. Fuck the "Christian" Broadcasting Network. And fuck any black person who'd nod reverently while a white supremacist slanders our founding fathers. She should be ashamed of herself. I think that pretty much sums up how most people feel. You can find more on Haiti and their deal with the devil here . Robertson must think slavery is the work of God.... I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Haiti "swore a pact to the devil" I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Yesterday while killing some time before Drinking Liberally I decided to walk in a quirky poster shop off Belmont. I was looking for nothing, but then I stumbled upon American Born Chinese , a graphic novel by Gene Yang. Now I had heard about this book last year sometime, for some reason I had never picked it up, but it was sitting there staring at me so I had to get it. Boy am I glad I did. American Born Chinese encapsulates the Asian-American ( as well as the American immigrant) story with simplicity, humor and intelligence. I am a fanboy of the graphic novel genre and so my expectations were rather high, ABC exceeded them quite surprisingly. I don't think I have ever read something that gets at what it is like growing up Chinese (or Asian for that matter) in America so cleanly. Yang with his illustrations and humor has given me a story to read to my kids (when I decide to have kids) and I am forever grateful for that. Instant classic. (for good measure more parenthesis) Here a...