Okay so I know it’s been a LOOOONG time since I posted anything…really the end of the whole election cycle, plus things going on in my personal and professional life (or lack thereof) took their toll.  But today’s news has given me new life and new energy!!!

So, bowing to White House demands, the chairman of GM has resigned.  I absolutely applaud it.  My only problem is that it doesn’t go far enough.  I have nothing against Rick Wagoner, or Edward Liddy, or any of the other CEO’s of these giant corporations receiving federal dollars…except for the fact that they’re greedy, arrogant, selfish mercinaries who don’t deserve a dime of MY money.  I think the CEO’s and boards of directors of EVERY company that received federal dollars should be put out.  It’s obvious that nobody at these companies has the best interest of their shareholders or the American people at heart, so get rid of em!

But you might say, wait, qball, who’s gonna run these companies?  I’ll tell you: OUTSOURCE!!!  For two years, I was a clerical grunt in a large Japanese tractor company located in Southern California.  And in that two years I saw alot of VP’s and Directors and upper managers who were at the very least incompetent, if not arrogant, selfish and shady.  I also so a large number of motivated professionals, efficient, hardworking, loyal to the company and determined to create a better product.  The former all had one thing in common: they were old, white American men.  The latter also had one thing in common: they were all foreigners, especially Japanese.  I’m tired of these CEO’s outsourcing OUR jobs, manufacturing, telecommunications, all the jobs for the hardworking everyday American, jobs we can do well and compete with anyone in the world with our efficiency and quality.  Let’s outsource THEIR jobs.  I say fire ‘em all!  Fire all the CEO’s, CFO’s and boards of directors of every corporation that received federal bailout money, and replace those positions with foreign talent, from Japan, China, India and Europe!  Let’s let TRUE professionals take the reigns of these companies, while normal, hardworking, honest Americans fill the rest of the positions.  Let’s break the monopoly that Harvard Business MBA’s have on the CEO spots!  Let’s go find some people who got their degrees at University of Phoenix and Strayer and Cal State Long Beach!   We can preserve capitalism and still give the power over the economy to the average joe if we do one simple thing: give people jobs based on proven ability and tested moral character, not based on their degree, not based on their fraternity, not based on their membership in a country club.  And maybe we can get our economy back!!

First off, I want to say that I absolutely LOVE the Webb GI Bill, I think it’s something that veterans have sorely needed and I’m glad that it passed and will be put into effect for the Fall of 2009.  This is probably the most important piece of legislation for vets since the original Montgomery GI Bill.  With that said, I personally have some issues with it.

To give you some background on where I stand, I am a veteran who served in the Marine Corps from 2000 to 2004.  I was forward deployed with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit when 9/11 happened, however my unit was not sent to Afghanistan, rather we participated in humanitarian operations in East Timor.  In 2003, my unit was part of the inital invasion of Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.  We were deployed to Kuwait in February of that year, crossed the border into Iraq as one of the lead units on March 21st, and returned home in August of that year (I spent 189 days in theater, 136 days of which were in Iraq itself).  After about eight months back in the States, I went on terminal leave in mid-April of 2004, and hit my EAS on June 11th of that year.

By the time I got my DD-214, I was already enrolled and taking classes at Long Beach City College in Long Beach, CA.  I completed my transfer requirements and AA degree in Liberal Arts in December of 2005.  To support myself during this time, I received the old Chapter 30 GI Bill, which paid between $880 and $1150 per month (depending on the number of credits I was taking).  During my first 12 months of civilian life, I received California Unemployment Insurance (roughly $1200 a month), and after the that, worked at the local VA Hospital as part of the VA Work-Study program (which paid minimum wage of $6.75/hr and limited me to 25 hours per week during the semester).  Living in Long Beach, California, was not cheap.  For a small, old, one-bedroom in a bad part of town I paid $695 and later $725 per month.  I also had to pay utility costs and maintain an internet connection, as well as maintain my car.  At city college, I did not pay tuition (I received the Governor’s Fee Waiver due to my low income) but did pay my own books and other fees.  I did not receive any student loans or any government financial aid at that time.  After I completed my transfer requirements, I spent an extra semester at City College in order to take classes towards a possible transfer to the University of Southern California, however the tuition costs there were prohibitive and I ended up applying to California State University, Long Beach.

In the summer of 2006, after I had finished the spring semester at City and had not yet begun to take classes at CSULB, I was unable to continue with the Work-Study program at the VA and was also not drawing GI Bill benefits, leaving me with only $210 per month in VA disability payments (my rating was 20% at the time).  I took a temporary office job which ended up being permanent, and so I worked a full-time job from June of 2006 until I graduated in May of 2008.  At CSULB, I was charged tuition, but also was eligible for federally-subsidized loans and grants, which I accepted.  I also continued to use my Chapter 30 GI Bill benefits and maintained full-time or 3/4 time enrollment for two years.  In April of 2007, my landlord refused to renew my lease and I had to move to another apartment. I found another one-bedroom in the same neighborhood for $925/month, as market conditions had caused rents in the area to skyrocket.  I also purchased a new car in September of 2006, after my old Ford Escort had become completely unreliable.  By the summer of 2007, my financial needs had increased significantly.  I was unable to change jobs or take less hours, as I needed my income from work in order to pay my rent, utilities and car note, as well as keep up with the skyrocketing price of gas and groceries.  My GI Bill benefits ran out in December of 2007, so I spent my final semester at State without the income of the GI Bill, relying on another Stafford loan to make up the difference.  In May of 2008, less than four years after my separation from the Marine Corps, I graduated from Long Beach State with my BA in history and a 3.7 GPA in upper-division studies.

So, I’m a success story, right?  Thanks!  Problem is, the same month I graduated, they passed the new Webb GI Bill.  All my headaches about paying rent and utilities would have been non-existent if I had been able to get the Webb GI Bill.  I also could have afforded an apartment much closer to school or to work and conserved on my commuting costs (not to mention not having to duck bullets in my own living room).  I would have been able to attend a UC school instead of a CSU school (big difference), as the Webb GI Bill would have paid the difference.  I would have been able to focus more on school and not had to carry a full-time job, which could have been the difference between me getting mostly A’s and me getting straight A’s.   But I’m not bitter.  In fact, I’m happy.  I called the VA to ask about the program, and they tell me that the new GI Bill is a 48 month entitlement, and so I will have 12 months of further entitlement.  Wow, that’s great, can I use it for grad school?  Yes, I was told I can.  So, I go online to see what’s what, as I am intending to attend grad school starting in Fall of next year (when the new GI Bill goes into effect).  And what do I find??

IV. I have used part or all of my education benefits. What is my eligibility for Chapter 33 (the new, post-9/11 GI Bill)?

Veterans eligible under chapter 33 (the new, post-9/11 GI bill) are generally entitled to 36 months of educational assistance. Veterans who have previously attended school on other forms of the GI Bill, such as Chapter 30 (MGIB), Chapter 1607 (REAP) or Chapter 1606 (Select Reserve GI Bill), may still qualify for the new benefits.

Usage of Chapter 30 (MGIB) benefits is counted directly against the 36 month total of Chapter 33 (post-9/11) benefits. For example, if a veteran attended school on Chapter 30 (MGIB) for nine months and then elects to use Chapter 33 (post-9/11) that veteran will have 27 months of remaining eligibility.

That was what I found on www.gibill2008.org, a website that appears to be run by Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA).  WTF?!?!?!  What happened to 48 months?

Okay so maybe I’m being a bit greedy here.  I got my education, right?  Maybe so.  But I don’t think having my sights set on a graduate degree is greedy.  The fact is, this new GI Bill was to benefit post 9/11 vets, especially those who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq.  I fought in Iraq, in fact I’m drawing disability for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder because of all the bad shit I saw in combat in Iraq!  And you’re saying that a guy who served at the Coast Guard small boat station in San Diego that whole time, who never saw combat a day in his life, can now get out and get a FULL RIDE to the public university of his choice, while I have to scratch and claw for grad school after scratching and clawing for four years of undergrad?  If I had access to this Webb GI Bill I would have had four years of top-notch UCLA or UCSD or UC Berkeley education, which could have set me up for a shot at fellowships for grad school. Instead I had the old GI Bill, which HELPED while I worked my way through four years of very good education at Long Beach City College and CSU Long Beach, which I’m very happy with, but doesn’t help me in competing for spots at grad schools, much less fellowships.  Am I ungrateful?  No.  I’m glad I had the benefits I had, otherwise I probably would have ended up not going to school at ALL.  But now, here I am, looking at people who slacked off after they got out and worked as bouncers at strip clubs while living at home with mom and dad, and they’re getting to reap the rewards.  Meanwhile, I get nothing because I had my shit together and got through college in my first four years after EAS, instead of going back to my podunk hometown and drinking myself stupid with old high school buddies.  I ask you, is that fair?  I’m not saying I want the housing money to be back paid.  I’m not saying I want my loans paid off (although I will take that!).  No, I’m just asking for the new GI Bill to be 48 months, let me get 12 months of it, help me get through a year of graduate school without needing to work full time, and I GUARANTEE you will see a veteran with a Master’s Degree who can now teach at Community Colleges and make a differenc in my community.  Is that too much for the American taxpayer?  I mean, we can spend $700 Billion to bail out a bunch of Wall Street assholes who never earned anything but money for themselves, can a vet get 12 months of this new GI Bill that I SHOULD be eligible for?

I don’t know, maybe I’m ranting just a bit.  But I think I have a valid point!  I’m going to take this up with my VFW service rep, maybe my congressman, and see if I can get any traction.  Can the new GI Bill be extended for a year for a veteran who FINISHED school using Chapter 30?  I think it’s worth asking, right?  Aren’t we veterans worth the investment?  Also, I think this GI Bill needs to be 48 months for EVERYBODY!!!  Who the hell can finish school in three years?  Hell, four years is cutting it close, it doesn’t give you any wiggle room to transfer, or to change majors, or to take a minor.  Veterans shouldn’t just have access to an education, we should have access to the BEST education!  I understand that the program only pays for public universities, and I’m all for that (the best schools in this country nowadays are public, IMHO), but why not fund a full FOUR YEARS of study at these top-flight public universities?  As a nation, I think we need to look our veterans in the eye and mean when we say we believe they should have the BEST.  As a vet, I can tell you that we don’t always get the best healthcare, but can we at least get the best education?  Tell me what you think, America!

Veteran’s Day is tomorrow (today already for the East Coast people), and I know y’all want to go out and hit the sales, relax, sleep in and all that good shit that comes with a federal holiday.  Well LISTEN UP!!

Veteran’s Day is not like Labor Day, an excuse for everybody to not work.  It is the most important of the Federal Holidays on the schedule, with the possible exception of Memorial Day.  It is a day set aside to honor veterans who sacrificed their youth, their time, and maybe their health to serve our great nation.  If you consider yourself an American and you love your country, then you should consider the enormous debt you owe to veterans.  It is because of veterans and our active forces that you can send your children to school and go to work and be reasonably sure that the day will not end with a nuclear holocaust or some other attack.  Veterans are why 9/11 only happened on 9/11 and not since.  Veterans are the people who kept the shipping lanes safe for commerce to provide Americans with the lifestyle we enjoy in this country.  Veterans are the people who put their asses on the line in harms way in Iraq and Vietnam while you at home bitched about whether they should have been there in the first place.  Veterans are who stopped the Nazis and Japan in World War II, and who kept North Korea from overrunning South Korea.  Veterans are who liberated Kuwait.  Veterans ended the bloody stalemate of World War I.  If it wasn’t for our veterans – people who signed a contract, swore an oath, and stood willing to die for your freedom and prosperity – then this country would not be the great country that it is today.  While you’re out taking advantage of the great deals or sitting at home enjoying your day off, I want you to think of this.  Find a veteran, call a veteran you know (we ALL know at least one) and thank them for their service.  It’s the least you can do.  And make sure that every chance you get, you always support any legislation designed to help veterans, or support candidates who have the best record on veteran’s issues.  That’s the only thing that we – those who stood ready, who went into harms way, who may have fought and may have been wounded and may have seen friends die – ask of you.  God Bless America and God Bless our veterans.

According to the California Secretary of State’s office, Fresno County, in which I reside and voted in, went for John McCain, along with most Central California counties (Tulare, Madera, Kings, Kern).  But while McCain won by a few thousand or even tens of thousands of votes in other California counties (yes I know he lost overall, because the major metros all went heavily Obama), he lost here by 26 votes.  TWENTY-SIX VOTES.  94,814 to 94,788.  I doubt there was a closer margin in any county in the U.S.  Fresno County is home to roughly 900,000 people, and roughly 192,000 or so voted in this election…that’s something like .0002% margin of victory.  Insane.

Proposition 1A, the high-speed rail bill, appears to be passing, but there’s still some votes left to be counted.  What’s interesting is that the measure seemed to be alot more popular along the Central Coast and in the Bay Area and parts of the Valley (Fresno and Merced counties) than it was in Southern California…the prop is winning or has won in Santa Barbara and LA counties, but not in the OC or San Diego.

Prop 2, the animal rights bill, has passed as expected.  The funny thing about it is that it did not pass in any of the counties that would be primarily affected by the law that pertains to farm animals: Fresno, Madera, Tulare, Kings, Merced and Stanislaus counties as well as Sutter, Colusa, Glenn and Tehama counties all voted against the proposition.  Is there a trend developing here?

Prop 5, which would substantially reduce many drug possession sentences and allow for rehab to be assigned instead of prison, went down in flames.  It did, however, pass in San Francisco, Humboldt, Marin and Mendocino counties….I wonder why???

Here is a shocking turn of events: Proposition 8, the gay marriage ban, is right now leading by about 300K votes with 81.8% of precincts reporting.  This will come down to the remaining precincts in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego counties.  If precincts like West Hollywood and Long Beach in LA county and the Hillcrest area of San Diego have already reported, this proposition might actually pass, and wont THAT create some drama in the morning!!!  I can already see this proposition, if it passes, being dragged into a court battle, much like Prop 187 in the 1990’s.  However: if the precincts that are coming in late are in heavily Hispanic sections of those counties, or in the suburban or exurban parts of those counties, I predict that this proposition will pass, a major blow to gay rights activists nationwide.

Another major California ballot proposition is Prop 11, the redistricting initiative, which is currently leading by about 100K votes with many votes still to be counted in LA, San Bernardino, Riverside, Kern, Ventura, San Diego and Imperial counties.  This is one that I support and voted for, and I’m pleased to see that it’s doing well.  California is one of the worst examples of jerrymandering in the nation, and it has led to many California assembly and congressional seats being held by the same party for decades to the point that many members run unopposed every year!  I’m a believer that districts should be developed using a formula of population and geographical continuity: the state should essentially be a grid of large and small boxes.  This would ensure that more seats are up for grabs for BOTH parties in EVERY election, as well as helping third-party candidates get involved, as well!  I’m hoping we do pass this, and other states will follow suit!!  Otherwise we guarantee ourselves continued dominance by the same people over and over and less accountability from our elected officials.

Finally, I was very proud to see that Prop 12, the bond measure for veteran’s loans, passed with flying colors – as of now the measure leads by 2.1million votes.  I’m glad to know, as a veteran, that our service is respected by the vast majority of voters in my state.  Every single county has voted for the bill, even liberal bastions like San Francisco and Alameda.  Thank you, California, for always being the best state for veterans.  My only question: who are the 3 million assholes who voted against this proposition?

This brings me to my conclusion: California, despite our reputation as the land of fruits and nuts and the fact that we are probably the most Blue of the Blue States, is possibly the most politically diverse state in the union.  I’m sure most of the “experts” would think that a gay marriage ban would go down in flames in California…yet it just may win, even in supposedly liberal areas like Los Angeles and San Diego!  The fact is, our large Hispanic population is alot harder to quantify than the experts like to admit.  In Central California, where Hispanics make up the majority or a large minority of many counties, they have a limited political presence, leading to the conservative leaning of the area.  In Southern Califoria, especially in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties, the Latino vote is king, but due to the fact that many Hispanics are Catholics and often very socially conservative, many issues such as abortion notification and gay marriage won’t go the way they would with other heavily Democratic blocs.  The Bay Area is dominated by the liberal elites, and can be counted on to go that way on every issue, but unless the behemoth that is LA county falls in line, the Bay Area isn’t big enough to sway the course of statewide elections by itself.  How Southern California goes, so goes the State of California.

I’ll never forget this night as long as I live.  November 4th, 2008, for the first time in it’s history, the United States has elected a Black man to the highest office in the nation: President of the United States.  Barack Obama has been projected as the winner of the 2008 election by a very impressive margin, winning states that were once considered out of reach for a Democrat…especially a Black Democrat.  I’m so blessed to have witnessed this.  I’ve always loved my country, in fact for four years I wore the uniform and put my life on the line for my country.  I can honestly say, however, that I have never loved my country more than I do at this moment, and I have never been more proud to be an American.  This is a great moment for ALL Americans, not just Black Americans or minorities.  This country was founded on the principle that “all men are created equal”.  We have finally put that into practice, and no matter what side of the political spectrum you are on, you must agree on that.  You must also agree on how beautiful this moment is for Black families throughout the United States, mothers and fathers who can now encourage their child to aim for the highest possible goals…anything is now within reach for anybody in this nation.  God Bless America!!

Well, after all the talk about the issues and non-issues, after dissecting everything possible…TWICE, after meaningless debates and in-depth analysis on everything from economic plans to wardrobes, we are at the moment of truth.  Today, November 4th, 2008 is possibly the most important date since 9/11 in this nation’s history.  A year of historic firsts and unprecedented interest in American politics comes down to the decisions that will be made by millions of American voters on this election day.

To be quite honest, I have no last-minute analysis or commentary to share with you.  Yesterday was my birthday and I spent the weekend in Los Angeles enjoying the Halloween festivities and spending time with friends eating Roscoe’s Chicken n’ Waffles and Pink’s hot dogs.  I’ve been trying to ignore the barrage of political ads on TV, radio and in the streets.  Even while in LA this weekend I wandered into a few small demonstrations (mostly against California Proposition Eight) while just trying to enjoy my weekend.  Tomorrow I’m very excited to be voting for Barack Obama.  I’m sure there are many Americans out there very proud and excited to be voting for his opponent…or for another candidate, like Ralph Nader or Alan Keyes or Bob Barr.  I encourage all Americans who read this and who have an educated opinion to go out and vote for the candidate you believe is best for AMERICA.  Not for you individually, but for America as a whole, for the future of our nation.  That’s your duty as American citizens.  I encourage everybody, no matter which side you’re on, to accept tonight’s victor and honor and respect the office of President of the United States, and stand behind our new leader as we move forward.  As Bill Clinton said in his inaugeration: “there is nothing wrong in America that cannot be fixed by what is right in America”.  I believe that is still true.

Tomorrow night, I will have commentary and thoughts on whatever transpires, but until then, I’m going to be waiting and seeing along with the rest of you.  I’ll be voting as soon as the polls open here (in about six hours).  I challenge EVERYONE out there to take time out and VOTE if you know what you’re voting for.  If you don’t know what you’re voting for, I ask you to just stay home and maybe consider paying attention to the rest of the world for once.  Thanks!!

One of tha Few

This video is being sent around on Myspace and Facebook by the Obama campaign.  Classic

My Personal ‘Faith Priorities’ for this Election
by Jim Wallis 10-23-2008

In 2004, several conservative Catholic bishops and a few megachurch pastors like Rick Warren issued their list of “non-negotiables,” which were intended to be a voter guide for their followers. All of them were relatively the same list of issues: abortion, gay marriage, stem cell research, etc. None of them even included the word “poverty,” only one example of the missing issues which are found quite clearly in the Bible. All of them were also relatively the same as official Republican Party Web sites of “non-negotiables.” The political connections and commitments of the religious non-negotiable writers were quite clear.

I want to suggest a different approach this year and share my personal list of “faith priorities” that will guide me in making the imperfect choices that always confront us in any election year — and suggest that each of you come up with your own list of “faith” or “moral” priorities for this election year and take them into the voting booth with you.

After the last election, I wrote a book titled God’s Politics. I was criticized by some for presuming to speak for God, but that wasn’t the point. I was trying to explore what issues might be closest to the heart of God and how they may be quite different from what many strident religious voices were then saying. I was also saying that “God’s Politics” will often turn our partisan politics upside down, transcend our ideological categories of Left and Right, and challenge the core values and priorities of our political culture. I was also trying to say that there is certainly no easy jump from God’s politics to either the Republicans or Democrats. God is neither. In any election, we face imperfect choices, but our choices should reflect the things we believe God cares about if we are people of faith, and our own moral sensibilities if we are not people of faith. Therefore, people of faith, and all of us, should be “values voters” but vote all our values, not just a few that can be easily manipulated for the benefit of one party or another.

In 2008, the kingdom of God is not on the ballot in any of the 50 states as far as I can see. So we can’t vote for that this year. But there are important choices in this year’s election — very important choices — which will dramatically impact what many in the religious community and outside of it call “the common good,” and the outcome could be very important, perhaps even more so than in many recent electoral contests.

I am in no position to tell anyone what is “non-negotiable,” and neither is any bishop or megachurch pastor, but let me tell you the “faith priorities” and values I will be voting on this year:

1. With more than 2,000 verses in the Bible about how we treat the poor and oppressed, I will examine the record, plans, policies, and promises made by the candidates on what they will do to overcome the scandal of extreme global poverty and the shame of such unnecessary domestic poverty in the richest nation in the world. Such a central theme of the Bible simply cannot be ignored at election time, as too many Christians have done for years. And any solution to the economic crisis that simply bails out the rich, and even the middle class, but ignores those at the bottom should simply be unacceptable to people of faith.
2. From the biblical prophets to Jesus, there is, at least, a biblical presumption against war and the hope of beating our swords into instruments of peace. So I will choose the candidates who will be least likely to lead us into more disastrous wars and find better ways to resolve the inevitable conflicts in the world and make us all safer. I will choose the candidates who seem to best understand that our security depends upon other people’s security (everyone having “their own vine and fig tree, so no one can make them afraid,” as the prophets say) more than upon how high we can build walls or a stockpile of weapons. Christians should never expect a pacifist president, but we can insist on one who views military force only as a very last resort, when all other diplomatic and economic measures have failed, and never as a preferred or habitual response to conflict.
3. “Choosing life” is a constant biblical theme, so I will choose candidates who have the most consistent ethic of life, addressing all the threats to human life and dignity that we face — not just one. Thirty-thousand children dying globally each day of preventable hunger and disease is a life issue. The genocide in Darfur is a life issue. Health care is a life issue. War is a life issue. The death penalty is a life issue. And on abortion, I will choose candidates who have the best chance to pursue the practical and proven policies which could dramatically reduce the number of abortions in America and therefore save precious unborn lives, rather than those who simply repeat the polarized legal debates and “pro-choice” and “pro-life” mantras from either side.
4. God’s fragile creation is clearly under assault, and I will choose the candidates who will likely be most faithful in our care of the environment. In particular, I will choose the candidates who will most clearly take on the growing threat of climate change, and who have the strongest commitment to the conversion of our economy and way of life to a cleaner, safer, and more renewable energy future. And that choice could accomplish other key moral priorities like the redemption of a dangerous foreign policy built on Middle East oil dependence, and the great prospects of job creation and economic renewal from a new “green” economy built on more spiritual values of conservation, stewardship, sustainability, respect, responsibility, co-dependence, modesty, and even humility.
5. Every human being is made in the image of God, so I will choose the candidates who are most likely to protect human rights and human dignity. Sexual and economic slavery is on the rise around the world, and an end to human trafficking must become a top priority. As many religious leaders have now said, torture is completely morally unacceptable, under any circumstances, and I will choose the candidates who are most committed to reversing American policy on the treatment of prisoners. And I will choose the candidates who understand that the immigration system is totally broken and needs comprehensive reform, but must be changed in ways that are compassionate, fair, just, and consistent with the biblical command to “welcome the stranger.”
6. Healthy families are the foundation of our community life, and nothing is more important than how we are raising up the next generation. As the father of two young boys, I am deeply concerned about the values our leaders model in the midst of the cultural degeneracy assaulting our children. Which candidates will best exemplify and articulate strong family values, using the White House and other offices as bully pulpits to speak of sexual restraint and integrity, marital fidelity, strong parenting, and putting family values over economic values? And I will choose the candidates who promise to really deal with the enormous economic and cultural pressures that have made parenting such a “countercultural activity” in America today, rather than those who merely scapegoat gay people for the serious problems of heterosexual family breakdown.

That is my list of personal “faith priorities” for the election year of 2008, but they are not “non-negotiables” for anyone else. It’s time for each of us to make up our own list in these next 12 days. Make your list and send this on to your friends and family members, inviting them to do the same thing.

I love this video, even though without the subtitles I wouldn’t be able to understand most of the lyrics, I always have a soft spot for Norteno music having grown up in Central California.

I think it’s hilarious…best graffitti since the Berlin Wall.  Sad thing is, WAMU is my bank!!