I'm gobsmacked!

I'm of course grateful for the link as I hadn't seen it before.

It reflects Obamas way of showing that he's still keeping his eye focussed on what matters and not getting distracted by peripheral nonsense, something which has been identified as his single and uncompromising strategy throughout his campaign.

So he's consistent. And this time he referred briefly to popular culture in a non hackneyed and non embarrassing but actually quite authentic way. So the result of this is that he's getting through to younger voters. And who knows, that might make younger voters feel like they're being spoken to and not overlooked as usual.

A different way for a mainstream politician to make a sensible statement of his position.

Ok - good news.

I like all that.

meanwhile - what the hell is with this thread?

what is it with Fantasma's apparent desire to own the subject and use it like a trophy to taunt all the silly old uncool fuddy dudddy folkies on Mudcat?

Still in the hood?

What?

I've played guitars, bass and drums and performed on the mic with numerous hip hop artists, two of whom (one is a close friend) have collaborated with beyonce (Jay-Z's wife) on one of her releases. I know rappers breakers Dj's and ghetto "mans" with black brown and white skin and there's one thing I can say about my friends involved in that art form and it is that they are generally respectful, inquiring, intelligent people who have an inclusive approach. They don't go around blowing raspberry's at people because of preconceived views they may have about them.

Sadly Hip Hop culture is full of people who wear the clothes, walk the walk and affect the attitude, but don't think before they speak, with the result that when they get up to deliver their speil, they have nothing to say.

It is deeply Ironic that an artform which stresses the importance of keeping it real is mis-reprazented by so many young people living a fantasy.

Had you REALLY paid attention to Obama, you would have found that he too is inclusive. His words resonate with anyone. They are all the more powerful because they resonate with sectors of society to whom politicians don't often authentically reach out.

Snoop what?

If you can point us to a link showing Snoop Dog making these comments then I'm sure we would be reassured as to the authenticity of your assertion.

If it's true, then All that remains is to laugh. The idea that a man who has made his living out of porn and cheap gangster impressions is somehow qualified to comment in any meaningful way on Barack Obama is simply laughable.