Ya Basta!

In an interview with Katie Couric, Glenn Beck did not define what is "white culture" in response of his belief that Obama has a deep-seated hatred for the white culture. First he failed by saying he didn't know, then doing his best Michael Scott impersonation by leaving you wtf?
Hm, since I had a difficult time figuring out what entails white culture, I headed over at Stuff White People Like to find out. 

The last entry (#128) in Stuff White People Like is camping. Does Obama hate camping? The woods are awesome with its creepiness and crisp wind -- how can anyone hate that? Jokes aside, why is anyone taking Glenn Beck serious? The dude is obviously a joke, but there is a factor in there that is quite annoying, he and Fox are making money. Color of Change's campaign to voice their (our) distaste with advertisers supporting Glenn Beck's program. Sixty-two companies have pulled out their support. 

Glenn Beck is not the only one getting a backlash from their negative view on people corrupting white culture. Lou Dobbs a "birther" has repeatedly reported lies about Latinos and immigrants which fuels hatred (with crime) towards my people. The website Basta Dobbs is asking CNN to stop Lou Dobbs with his extreme views on this so-called most trusted in news news outlet.

Enough is enough, Ya Basta!

Kanyegate meme

Sorry, I had too.

edit: Joe Wilson'd on his own entry!

Next new indie hit: Phillip Garrido

As always, it seems I write too much about waking up to the Today show. I was struggling to fully wake up when I heard that Phillip Garrido recorded music back in the late 70s or early 80s. From the little clip I heard it actually sound decent. The lo-fi quality and its quite psychedelic feel made think about other musicians who suffered from a mental illness -- Brian Wilson, Daniel Johnston et cetera are deemed as a genius. 

News reports have addressed the ominous lyrics:

“For every little girl in the world, they want to be in love, you’re just the same, go play a game, just tell me that you want me, c’mon babe, I’m just insane, I’m crying out to you.”

Words like "babe" and "girl" have always been a part of pop music. Should we be worrying about every lyric that is written now? 

I'm in no way supporting what Phillip Garrido has done, but heck that music is okay. I'm sure his music can easily be featured in a psych/garage compilations like Nuggets or Pebbles. So here's your new indie blog hit sensation:

Today is the day I think of you

There's a certain musical excitement I haven't felt in awhile. Yo La Tengo holds a dear place in my heart. Their music doesn't remind of one person, but everyone I know. Although they are my favorite band, I was not looking forward to the "Buy Early Get Now " pre-order of their new album Popular Songs. All I really want is just the album (okay I also want the original score to Adventureland by YLT on vinyl) I don't need an mp3 code for the album, a poster (I have quite a few YLT posters) or an early listen to the album. I know what I'm gonna get from a Yo La Tengo. They've been together for 25 years and have managed to create strong releases. 

I miss the excitement of an album release. The internet has spoiled us with leaked albums and killing excitement. Tomorrow will be the day -- although I have my 9 hour work day tomorrow and will not have the time to get Popular Songs at the record store, I have trusted person on getting me the best gift.

The "quintessential critics band" will never fail in my eyes. Album sales maybe down, and digital sales might be up but Yo La Tengo fans have always remain true to the band.