Facebook Comment Train: Skip Gates Edition

I love Facebook.  I’ve connected and reconnected with so many people.  Occasionally, I’ll make a comment that starts a discussion train and the arrest of Skip Gates – for talkin’ loud in his own house – led to some interesting, and funny, stuff.  So, for the first time ever, here is my Facebook comment train – Skip Gates edition (the comments are listed in the order in which they were posted; the names have been withheld to protect the guilty!). Enjoy:

Mike Fauntroy (MF):  I'm a Black professor with a far smaller profile than Skip Gates. Does that mean I have NO chance with the cops? I should just go to jail now, huh? You know, just wait for them to charge me with something.

1.    No chance! I hope you don't lock yourself out on a Friday night because that's a long time to have to stay in the Pokey. I have a few $$$ toward the bail for you because you are my boy.

2.    (From MF) I can't go to the joint (unless it's for a civil rights protest). You mean I have to stay home on Friday's now. I thought things changed with Obama winnin' the presidency! Shit!

3.    I wasn't aware that life with the shorties allowed you to go out on Friday nights so I'm guessing the stay at home thing won't be a problem! Obama's election was two steps forward but Dr. Gates' arrest is certainly three steps back.

4.    Lol they can't keep it a good brother from doin what he does

5.    Baby boy, we would organize to support you. Of course, you might have some local folk representing you--not Ogletree, but we got your back.

6.    Don't worry my brotha -- I got your bail money! For real that's a sad shame!

7.    We all know the deal and aren't shocked that this happened. What is shocking is that the Senators who grilled Sotomayor really tried to paint her as racist when stuff like this still happens. PS - He probably can't get a cab in NYC either.

8.    ....., I'm w/ U. I could only say WTF when I saw that a white, male Congressman had told her to, "stop making things racial!" Why now? Does he really think people are stupid enough to believe the "Fair Treatment" battle has been won? I guess what's good for the goose isn't good for the gander. Our next Supreme Court Justice should've walked up there and pimp-slapped that bamma....TWICE.

9.    Ok Huggy Lowdown! LOL

10.    At a time like this, I hate to act out stereotypical Black violence, but damn, sometimes a pimp-slap really is the only appropriate response!

11.    I'd pull out my hidden jar of cash in the fridgedaire for you too, Michael. I have 4 boys and worry what could happen.

12.    I'll give you .....’s card.

13.    (From MF) Thanks, I always knew I could count on you! Does he give a "friends and family" discount?

14.    for you...bien sur!

15.    Mike, it all depends on your attitude and the energy you are attracting. I have been stopped by white sheriff in VA while speeding to my favorite hunting site at 4am with an arsenal of hunting rifles and guns in plain view. I was told to slow down. I did get a $50 speeding ticket, but no drama. I've been stop going to blockbusters to drop off ... Read Morea overdue video at 2am with no I.D., no driving licenses again by white police officers. My license was suspended. I gave them my license number, which I remembered; I got a ticket for driving on a suspended license. I got the charges dropped in court. all of these stops were at night. I turn on all of the dome lights, ignition keys in hand and say how can I help you officer and not get a azz whipping. lmao Did I mentioned I practiced criminal law. lol

16.    Just don't try to get a taxi...

17.    Just don't get locked out of your OWN home.

18.    catch metro and keep a key hidden outside