I will admit that slang is like a first language to me. It is easier to speak slang than to speak correct english. The problem begins when an individual cannot determine when to speak correct english and when to speak slang. To me its quite simple. Job interview one must speak using proper English. On the other end, if I'm chilling at the club wit my dawgs soakin up the scene tryin to holla at some applebottom honies slang. When approaching the young lady in question one must speak using proper english again. See easy.
Unfortuantely Grun my interpretation of the slave mentality is the same as yours. Alot of black americans are still waiting for their 40 acres and a mule. Although I believe that equality is not where it should be we as a people live to much in the past. America will never be totally equal until minorities take control of there own lives and aggressively pursue equallity. My so called modern day black leaders do nothing but biatch and complain. Cosby is telling the truth. He is a pioneer to the entertainment industry. He has tried to change americas image of the average black american. People fought hard for us not to be forced to the back of the bus, but when we get on these days, where do we prefer to sit? IN THE BACK OF THE DAMN BUS!!!!
Everything is about image. Sure I like nice things. I drive the big truck with 22" rims. Same things I see on TV I also want. I dont see anything wrong with that if you work hard for it. When all the "bling bling becomes a problem is when you are still living with your mother or pulling up to your apt with a $50k+ truck wearing your $400 shoes. So when image takes over your priorities something is wrong with that. We need to invest more. Instead of the $70k H2 do like me buy a used Tahoe for $21k get your credit straight and save for a house or condo.
Ok im getting too into this. As some know I get frustrated when subjects of race come in. I will marinate in my own thoughts.
