Monthly Archives: July 2008

Freedom and Prosperity Part 1

July 31, 2008 – 6:01 pm

In the midst of this “near-recession,” there have been many culprits to blame for the weak state of the U.S. economy – the main one being America’s dependence on foreign oil and the rising prices associated with it.
But we at Phiscal Matters offer a counter opinion that is neither anti-oil or anti-alternative energy. We argue [...]

Black Caaahhhp! Black Cop! Black Cop! Black Cop!

July 31, 2008 – 4:19 pm


Its not even about race anymore when it comes to police brutality people. How alleged suspects should be treated by law enforcement, straight-up, is a human rights issue.

Afro-Nauts versus Neo-Cyborgs

July 29, 2008 – 2:27 pm

This is what gets under the skin for the folks at Phiscal Matters. In a recent interview that Allhiphop.com had with the talented, soul/rock singer, Janelle Monae, the siren expresses her love for all things sci-fi, artistic, as well as the creative and altruistic mission of her boutique label, (distributed through Bad Boy Records), Wonderland [...]

Scratchin’ and Surviving

July 24, 2008 – 12:45 pm

Out of the 8 million stories in New York City, according to the Associated Press, 1.8 million of them rely on food stamps. Unfortunately that number is likely to rise, and if one thinks that is only just Blacks and Latinos comprising a huge chunk out of those statistics, you may want to re-train that [...]

Simple Mathematics

July 24, 2008 – 6:54 am

It looks like Josh Childress has become the poster boy for understanding the value (or undervalue) of the dollar. The 6′8 forward, and emerging sixth man in the National Basketball Association, can now be read as “formerly of the Atlanta Hawks.” Though Childress is a very good player, he is not one of the superstar [...]