Last night on HBO was the first installment of Spike Lee's documentary on Katrina. I'm tivo-ing the series but am not currently in the mood to watch it. Much like the 9/11 films, it's a bit much for me to deal with right now. My reaction as Katrina unfolded made me realize that I was no longer able to stay un-fazed by things I saw - an ability that as a younger guy I was always proud of. Now a days, sensitive dude that I am, these things hurt - and linger. So I'll save it and wait a while. I definitley want to see them eventually. Anybody catch last night's installment? FYI, the entire documentary will be shown in one airing on August 29.
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Sorry Big-D I am captivated with the Ramsey case and some various reality shows to look at something like this. Have you seen King of Cars? the world of car dealership is SOOOO interesting and amazing. it certaintly deserves a reality show.
I can't wait until they have a reality show on Contract Attorneys. I can pitch it--there is value and drama in this profession....
Hey man, I like the King of Cars.
i am not surprised. I think it is cause he is a big boy. dude, car sales man? to me that is so lame. I am going to hold out for King of Insurance Claim Adjustor...these professions are soooooooooo exciting.
I watched a few minutes of Spike's Special last night. I was confused by the overwhelming need to make African Americans return to New Orleans. is it that folks want to return but don't have the means or is it that folks have found better alternatives to life in New Orleans. it was not to clear to me. if folks choose to live elsewhere then why try to over ride that decision? things looked very depressing for the folks in New Orleans. crime, poverty and devastation from the storms...who the heck wants to go back to that?
I like King of Cars b/c it shows the car sales hustle. I'm fascinated by the pitch, the hustle, the strategies, and the pscyhology of it all. That's why I like the show.
As for New Orleans, like Harlem, it's a city with a rich African American heritage. It's also a very poor city where residents felt discarded and neglected even before Katrina, and X100 since. I think those with strong pride in the city fear that this storm will wipe out more than just buildings, but the community and history of the place. Lots of people everywhere have a proprietary feeling about the community where they live and wanting to preserve that is natural.
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