"Path To Keeping U.S.A #1, MJJ's Legacy(His Kids) & More"

Dear Friends,
As many of you know, i care very much about two Countries (U.S.A & Nigeria)& i will continue to speak out on issues affecting both while i'm still able to breathe. Of course HAITI remains on my mind,but, i'll be saying more on HAITI very soon (God-willing or "Nsha Allah", as my Muslim friends would say).

Whenever i visit my old City of Boston, i always make a habit of visiting a newspaper stand in Harvard Square where you will find all sorts of current newspapers & magazines from all parts of the world. So, i repeated this routine about 2+ weeks ago while visiting my Brother & his lovely family. The weekend was the last before Boston "shocked" those who may not know much about that Great city that i love to hate. Boston & Massachusetts elected it's very first Republican Senator since 1963 ( or thereabout ). To make matters worse, it was The Late Great Ted - Kennedy's seat that the Democrats recklessly gave up. Then again, knowing Boston, it was bound to happen since it's progressives had succeeded in electing an African-American Governor and the State has kept two Democrats as Senators ( John- Kerry being the 2nd, the former Presidential Candidate whom i got to worship with at my Church during his campaign in S. Florida- Thanks to Chief Jimmie- Brown, my Pastor, Mentor & Retired Miami Police Chief).

Many so-called "Experts" have appeared on T.V offering all sorts of views about why Senator-elect Brown won and many on the "political right" have predicted that the Republicans are about to take over ( hopefully after "OBAMA" completes his first four years?). This issue leads yet again to the issue of RACE. See, my people in BOSTON are very sensitive to being labelled as RACIST. So, i sense they have allowed some movement towards the "Center" or "Left" ( folks in Europe & Africa will have to find out what Right,Left & Center in America means. Just know that you must RUN if you should meet "Mr. Rush- Limbaugh or Glen- Beck". They are "Right-Wingers" & Dangerous like Weapons Of Mass Destruction. I can see them both traveling to HAITI- In My Dreams). My prediction is the new guy will last if he is willing to vote against the wishes of his party once in a while, thus, voting for some "OBAMA" administration proposal instead of the "Just-Say-No" attitude of the present G.O.P bunch who obviously wants OBAMA to fail.

Moving along, upon studying current trends around the world in my travels and readings, i'll have to repeat what True Leading Experts on World events are saying. CHINA, INDIA & BRAZIL (to name just a few) are not engaged in any Wars and are busy building alliances all over the world, especially in Africa. I saw it during my visit to NEW-DELHI, INDIA about five years ago while on a speaking engagement and i have seen The Chinese & Indians in action in Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation of about 171 million people. The three Countries named above used to be consumer Nations (like African Countries), but, they now produce and Export all over Africa where Western Powers used to dominate. On my last trip to Nigeria (Nov.'09), i was happy and saddened as i was taken on a tour of some amazing projects being co-ordinated by a handful of Chinese Citizens with Nigerians making up the bulk of the workforce. I still do not understand how they manage to communicate despite attempts by some to answer my question. I felt sad because Nigeria's official language is ENGLISH and it's citizens LOVE ALL THINGS AMERICAN ( especially Medications since NIGERIANS hate DEATH- "NEVER MIND THE UNDERWEAR BOMBER"). Unfortunately, i always sense timidity and lack of interest whenever Nigeria or Africa comes up in conversations with my fellow Americans. The Bottom line is sooner or later, Nigeria & Africa, with it's tremendous human & mineral resources, will eventually be developed. Those willing to play "ball" on the Continent ( with 53 very different Countries)will be the winners.

My prescription for America's present Economic downturn will be to seriously engage it's Friends in Africa(especially NIGERIA) while also embarking on a major Infracstructural Development here at home. We can all imagine a America with "Bullet Trains" criss-crossing the various states along with the job opportunities that will be generated. Remember, when you are up, the only way to go is Down. God-willing, America will stay up ( both in Moral & Economic Terms ).

Finally, i must close with The Late Great "Michael- Jackson" & His Amazing Kids. Much of America watched "The Grammys" this past Sunday Night and the organizers saved the Best for the final 20 - 30 minutes. "MAXWELL" & "ROBERTA- FLACK" dazzled ( a solo performance of "Pretty Wings" & a duet with the latter's collaboration with the Late Donny- Hathaway). In a Blessed Nation struggling constantly with the issue of RACE, I believe The Almighty ( All Religion Inclusive PLEASE) used "MJJ" and HIS PRECIOUS CAUCASIAN KIDS TO CONFUSE THE HECK OUT OF US (then again, i'm not included since i remain absolutely colour-blind). T.V Stations across America showed the less than 2 minutes eloquent speeches by "Michael's" older two Kids. I predict America will have to grow along with these amazing precious gifts in the years ahead. I predict they will help erase the hatred being spread by racists of all kinds. Michael's Music & His Kids will help spread the important message of LOVE all over the world. And To Our HAITIAN BROTHERS & SISTERS, "TAKE IT FROM ME, SOMEDAY WE WILL ALL BE FREE"- The LATE GREAT SOULFUL DONNY-HATHAWAY.

Much Love,
' Tola