It was a longtime coming for me to bring back I Take It Personal Podcast  to the people. I was too concern about The Almonte Show , which is the Main Brand, but    itip(I take it personal)   is more in your face type of show! No music and me just speaking my mind on matters that is effecting at that time. So, for me to bring it back only means I need to be more in your face and unleash with my commentary. This is the best of times for me to have itip with the craziness of the world and me holding my damn tongue on too many issues. One thing I'm not going to do is go on a segment about an issue on The Almonte Show! Now, I'm not expecting itip to be a over night success, but like The Almonte Show, it takes time! Tune in, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, itip will be uploaded to a31ep.com/itip and shared on DAM Entertainment News  facebook and soundcloud. Starting this week, I will keep you posted on more updates as well!

3 months here in Washington, 4 dates, and the same results of WTF! I would talk about all my dates separate, but they  are somewhat the same! During the dates, enjoyment of conversation, movies, and a little bit of laughter along the way. After the dates, no text , no call back, or notification on tinder from them. At first, it had me thinking their phones broke or something was going on in their lives that they were dealing with! Or if I did something wrong, maybe said the wrong things!  Still, how would I know if any one of them never text back.... "why  the cold shoulder"? Then it "Hit's Me".....it's a game to see if I would chase them, keep messaging them, or call them etc. Now, before I continue, their was one, who I didn't go out on a date with, I would text hi just for the fun of it to her! lol Back on the subject, I don't chase or don't need to chase to get a woman! For one, it's a waste of my time and energy that I could be using for other things. Two, I go out to have fun, aka "ME First", I never make my night be all about getting booty....if I get some, I'm cool with that. Three, I don't play games and tricks are for kids. This is not a generalization of Washington women, but the one's I encountered. So, if you feel any offense to my experiences so far, you can prove me wrong! How.......by letting me take you out on a date and continuing a communication after. I could easily go on a rant about this post, but I just get and stick to the point being made. So far I'm 0-4,   and I'm beginning to love the Washington  nightlife  less and less!

Now, I know it's been awhile since I posted a blog, but I here now! This world has gotten crazy.....I mean really crazy after the election! As for me, it's very entertaining to see this all happening before my eyes. Conservatives rejoiced when  Donald J. Trump won and happy to no longer see a Black face...I mean President Obama in the White House. While the rest of America were in shock and enraged of Hilary Clinton not winning. Fast forward to now, protest all over the United States, Conservatives bitching about it, Trump doing everything but making America Great, and Republicans drowning in power. I couldn't make this up if I wanted to, but that is what 's happening as I'm typing. Protest to me is a waste of time because the point will get across, but how long it will stick is til old habits raise again. At the same time, Conservatives can't bitch and call every protester snowflakes(pretty weak insult) for exercising their rights in compliance to the first amendment. My statement to any protester reading this post, Boycott businesses that support trump or those against what you stand for. Find alternative businesses, mainly up and coming, to fall back on and to use their services. Also, don't forget to promote them as well an they will thank you for the free publicity! Now to the Conservatives, why are you bitching when you have the power  from the White House to Congress? You never let me down when it comes to this fact. For 8 years, you kept saying "Not My President" and now it's " Give Him A Chance" or "Get Over It, He's Your President"! Really, how the tables have turn and now you are feeling the pain you have cause. I give Trump credit for 1 thing, out of all Presidents, he kept all his promises so far. Still, critics and analyst warned you those promises was going to do more harm then good. I almost for got, that's "Fake News", mainstream media at it's best. So, let me get this straight, CNN to Fox News, never tell the truth....At All because corporations own these network? Saying Fox news was a stretch, but they are mainstream media too if you haven't heard! The question is....where else are you going to get your news from? Local news, newspapers, news on internet, or youtube etc. ,  but do you realize majority of their news come from the mainstream. Even when you don't like the news, you would go to these outlets to get a different perceptive. Nothings wrong with that, but without the mainstream media,   majority of these outlets wouldn't exist! Like  with the local newpaper companies, without them, they wouldn't be no mainstream media at all including local new outlets. Every news organization has a narrative , just because you don't like it, doesn't mean it's fake! Do your research with reliable sources and discover the truth for yourself. America is coming to face their demons  and the powers that be are feeling the heat! If you like me, grab a cold one, get some popcorn, and enjoy this feature"Chickens Coming Home To Roost"!

Dear World,
 
We now live in a Social Media Driven Society that if you don't see it on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram etc. then it's not true! Not saying it's anything wrong with that because before we had Social Media, we had magazines, the newpapers, and the news! No matter if the stories were true or not, we trust them to give us the truth! So, the Older Generation, take a sit because the only difference is that you didn't have the cell phone...with apps by the way! Now for some, they use Social Media to their benefit that led them to Massive Fame. Yes, The Kardashians had led the Social Media charge since the brand started gaining popularity. Kim herself admitted that she uses Social Media as a focus group with her fans and followers on her products! An you all thought that Kim was nothing but goods looks, a pornstar with a big booty! You have to give her credit for her savvy business model of using Social Media and even posting personal pics as well. The rest of the family has done the same, which led to them having their apps now! Doors opened for the Kardashians and we all know why "cough" Kim "cough" they got their reality show. Since Social Media became the heartbeat of their brand, They now own the Whole Damn House! Not so bad when you literally own and control your own destiny no matter what! Now, other people are using the same model as the Kardashians, but mainly on Instagram. To clear my name, I follow some of these models am about to talk about. How these Instagram models use Social Media is a little bit different. The Instagram models will post taking pics of themselves in sexy clothes, bikinis in exotic places and homes I know I can't afford! Still, you follow them, seeing on your Instagram feed new sexy pics and trying to be the first one to like the pic before the first 36,000 followers do. Once they got your full undivided attention, you start seeing them take pics with workout supplements and in their captions advertise that product. Including some advertise appearances at clubs that they will be at for that night or later date. Including the Instagram models, who do the same thing, advertise their own businesses and give Special Discounts if you become a member on their site!  Temptation is a new way of attracting new followers and once you got them, you got them! Now, My take on all of this and why we should go beyond just liking their status! Jay-z said it best, "You Can't Knock The Hustle", and that is a true statement, no matter what that person do for a dollar! Here's the problem, "We The People" have this thing called "Power", meaning we run this Whole World and Everything In It! The only reason people like the Kardashians and the Instagram Models are on top of the World is because of the Fans...other words the People! We control, who is the favor of the month to who has most followers on Twitter! This mainly for the haters out there, don't be mad because the Kardashians make more money than you or they are more popular then you! Why don't you stop using the power of hate and transfer that power to doing something about it like not tuning in to their Show! Here is one, follow your dreams, use their Social Media model against them to benefit you and get paid in the process! It's all about the Hustle, how hard are you willing to try to make your brand grow or get started? You call the Kardashians or The Instagram Models all the nasty sayings and names you want, but the only thing you can't say is....Broke!

We know you are racist, but why bite the hand that feeds you! The Illegals in this Country by the way that do your jobs for almost pennies on the dollar! They pick fruits and vegetables for farmers, contracting, wait tables, teachers, police officers, soldiers, and butlers etc. Kind of sound like a American achieving the American Dream! You been doing it for Centuries to the Native Americans and now somebody else is doing it....It's Wrong! You seem to forget, illegal immigration had been happening for century since the Spanish came over in the 1400's! let's be real, since Mr.Trump want to build a wall at the Mexico Boarder, why not All Around The Whole United States because more illegals come threw other parts of America then just Mexico! A good way to scary White America of Latinos and Latinas just like you did with us Black Folks! Damn Shame because I've worked with Illegals before and they are the hardest workers I ever seen! They got families here and the rest in Mexico, which they send money down to them! Thanks to these Illegals, your salad isn't costing you an arm and leg! Your Welcome, google that in Spanish you ungrateful SOB! Don't start nothing, won't be nothing, so stop making this minor issue into a Crisis! To all my the illegals and native born, You're not going nowhere, no time soon because in case you don't know it, you are the blood that help runs this country, Thank You!

                                                                                                     Sincerely,
                                                                       A Mad As F@#K Hardworking American 

 I am sick and tried of your Bullsh#t of Racism, Christianity, Politicians, Abortions, and Everything else you whine about! Every since President Obama has taken office, it's been evident that the old demons of the past for Conservatives would "Rise Again"! The Tea Party Movement was created,  More Militia groups were created within the nation, and Congress was taking back by the Republicans. You made racist jokes and made some memes of them too about the President like we didn't notice it (Google It)! It's not hard to see if you could call our President a nigger, you probably would say it 100 times over again if this was the 50's but now you use political correct terms! I'm happy that the 8 years that President Obama was President had made your lives a living Hell seeing a Black Man Improve and Run this Great Nation! Now, how you treat my people, letting Good Ole Boy Police Officers get away with murder (Sometimes literally), being called "Thugs" like we commit crimes on a daily basis, we are targeted everyday, but you ONLY mention "Black on Black" crimes! You think because you got Uncle Toms like Ben Carson, Herman Cain that you know us black people! When it even comes to black people, it's more about us murdering each other like its typical...basically look "One Less Nigger In The World"! Now, since black people been standing up for themselves and making changes in their community, you then call us "Mobs" with no motives and want to destroy our own community! Here is the thing, you been doing it for Years, the only difference is that you killed everybody including whites who was against your agenda! You still and always had the blood on your hands but wipe it on us, black people, saying look what you made me do! Jim Crow is dead and he's never coming back, Black people still has problems, but we shouldn't be defined by our problems! We are a Culture Sick and Tired of you telling us we are "Our Worst Enemy", when it was your policies that put guns and drugs in our communities like throwing trash in the garbage...translation "It's Their Problem Now"! What's really sad is how you trick the poor whites and Mainly the Veterans! First off, it's not too hard to get your own to support you, for two reasons, White Privilege and the Bible! They will believe you til the "End Of Times" come because Jesus told us so and "do you really want to work under a Black person all your life"? I only met a few white people who supported the President, but many of them, thanks to you, hates the President for reason they can't explain! "He Destroying The Nation" isn't a explanation or example but an opinion! You even got white people with jobs and healthcare to believe "ObamaCare" doesn't work and the Minimum Wage shouldn't increases! So, the same philosophy you used on Black folks, you are using on Your Own People...The Plantation Mindset! Dumb them down enough and you will control them to do anything! To my Veterans, as a Veteran still serving after 8 years, is sad to see Veterans from the past struggling including this generation! While you are worried about Hillary's emails, you are screwing the hell out of each every Veteran! Billions of dollars into the Defense Budget and we only get pennies and nickels after the money had been while spent on independent contractors "Supporting The Military"! The Biggest Problem in this Nation isn't Police Brutality or Kim Davis, but the "Growing Number Of Homeless Veterans on the Streets and Shelters", which you never address! " We Support The Troops", how do you support us when you send us to Wars that makes no sense and hand over Billions to the Contractors? It's the same song, a parade, 15% discounts (Which aren't available in many places), a flag, and sponsors can monetize! An I thought the war was fought overseas, not here on your own soil! War on Cops.....Give me a Break, The War On Veterans has been here since Vietnam and you never mentioned at all! Let me help you out, "It Was A Democrat Who Sent Them".....that didn't work! How about this, "A lot of White Soldiers Died During The War"....is that Better! Our Veterans Deserves Better, I've believe the Military, even with a couple of bad apples, was the most Colorblind Family I've ever been a part of and honored to still be! An still, you don't like that, so let's downsides the Army and put them out on the streets with nothing! I and Many Americans had enough of your sh#t  Conservatives, you think this going to be the one and only post address to you.....The Filibuster just only begun!

                                                                                                      Sincerely,

                                                                    A Mad as F#$K Black American Veteran