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  1. Based upon that definition, the Civil War never ended. It just morphed. Instead of Chancellorsville, you have Charlottesville.
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  2. Not a position to like or dislike. The facts are: 1) Black communities had been flooded with drugs since the late 1960s. Drugs were a poison pill to destroy Black folks in more ways than one. 2) The 1994 crime bill did lead to mass incarceration of Black folks. The majority of whom were non-violent offenders. That 1,2 punch combo did exactly what white folks intended since the days of POTUS Nixon. Interestingly, we do not see or hear the same tactics being applied to a war against drugs in white communities. Crystal meth has never been criminalized as harshly as marijuana and cocaine. Fentanyl and opioid addiction are supposedly a huge problem for white folks but there's no harsh punishments being handed down on them for trafficking in it. I do hear the media talking heads blaming illegal immigrants for bringing drugs into the USA. White folks have always been the biggest drug dealers in the world through the pharmaceutical industry and illegal drugs too. There's no shortage of crime and violence and death on the hands of white folks. Yet, they aren't being punished as harshly. The main trick of the enemy i.e. white folks is getting Black folks to hate and destroy themselves by any means necessary.
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  3. I just purchased this book! I can't wait to get it.
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  4. @ProfD& pioneer: It's bad enough that poor ol Wendy is seriously ill with aphasia/early onset dementia, is an alcoholic, and suffering with that thyroid condition that makes your eyes bulge, now she has to be sliced and diced by 2 males who look upon women simply as objects that exist for their gratification and critiquing. ( Fani, whats-her-name being another target of their chauvinism.) I'm assuming neither of you 2 watched the documentary about Wendy that appeared on the LifeTime TV channel, because such pop culture fare is not your cup of tea and, of course, Neely Fuller hasn't issued an opinion about her yet. Anyhoo, the chances of Wendy recovering are slim; she's in pathetically bad shape and, yes, all of her chickens have come home to roost. She was catty and bitchy which was why she had such a large following of sistas and gay men. She turned herself into a caricature and made millions doing so. Now the tables are turned and she inspires nothing but pity. Pray for her. Yeah, she had a good run. She never wanted for anything - except happiness. (Yet, like Barbra Steisand once quoted, "I've been rich, and I've been poor, and - rich is better." ) And speaking of rich, Wendy has also become a football between her salivating family and the court-appointed guardianship handling her financial affairs. And speaking of football, ProdD, who you got? Justin or Caleb? I'm done.
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  5. Not sure what's going on with her but she sounds like a psy-op to me anyway. For one thing, I'm suspicious about her sexual identity because she has too many masculine features and I've seen old photos of her looking too much like a male. And then she keeps her hair dyed blonde and wears provocative and unflattering clothes. She simply looks too fake......like a Black man who tried to turn himself in to a White woman.
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  6. @aka Contrarian i dunno what your day to day life is like, but i find you inspirational. i think it is your sharpness of mind, wit, and intellect. You probably can’t see it, but I bet others do. I’m sure your husband did I’m @ing @Mel Hopkins and @Chevdove so that they see your message. if you have Netflix check out This is Us. I think it is an interesting series. It won’t be boring. I’ve been watching it, almost exclusively, for a couple of months now.
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  7. I had zero interest in watching the state of the union address. It has nothing to do with Biden. These things are really just a pep rallies and propaganda. I’d rather watch a rerun of Sanford and son.
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  8. I used to post on LSA. Too much cliquishness for me. It's one thing to dialog or debate with an individual on a subject by subject basis. It's another thing for entire groups of people to give you the silent treatment and write you off simply because you aren't part of "their" little group.
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  9. OK what the heck does “multivided” mean?
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  10. I was referring to China as a military adversary. Of course, having access to personal data on Americans helps with cyber attacks on our systems.
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  11. Fair enough. AfroAmerican history is unique. AfroAmerican wealth based on consumerism is significant but it hasn't been aggregated into allowing us to exercise real power. Thanks. I could add that fact to my post but @Pioneer1 doesn't seem to like small numbers where hundreds are thousands and thousands are millions and millions are billions.
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  12. BOOK PRESS RELEASE Publication Date: April 2, 2024 Unveiling Harlem’s Hidden Gems: Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill - A Journey Through History and Culture We are excited to announce the upcoming publication of Davida Siwisa James' book Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill: Alexander Hamilton’s Old Harlem Neighborhood Through the Centuries (Fordham University Press: April 2, 2024). In this fascinating book, James explores the rich history of Harlem's notable neighborhoods, Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill, spanning from their origins in the 1600s to their present-day significance. Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill begins with the neighborhoods' early days, tracing their transformation from rural farmland to a bustling section of Manhattan. The book vividly describes how these areas have been home to many influential figures throughout history, including Alexander Hamilton, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, and Thurgood Marshall, and played a pivotal role in cultural movements like the Harlem Renaissance. As the story unfolds, readers are taken through the architectural development, social changes, and cultural milestones that have defined these neighborhoods. James' narrative is a journey through time, highlighting the unique blend of historical events, personal stories, and architectural evolution that make Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill iconic. This book encapsulates the essence of Harlem's transformation, illustrating the resilience and growth of a community that has continually reinvented itself. With its blend of detailed historical accounts and personal narratives, Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill serves as a valuable resource for understanding the cultural and historical significance of these neighborhoods in New York City. About the Author Davida Siwisa James is an accomplished author with a deep connection to Harlem. Her diverse body of work includes nonfiction books, essays, poems, plays, and an award-winning short story. Her insights into the history and culture of Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill are informed by her personal experiences and extensive research. Praise for Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill: “Over the years, several books and projects have attempted to capture the essence of Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill, and thankfully, with Davida Siwisa James, the legendary community has its griot. She brings a fresh veneer, a lively descriptive narrative to this timeless section of Harlem. To be sure, the dramatic moments of the past are invoked and then lavishly alloyed with the neighborhood's current vibrancy.” —Herb Boyd, Professor, City College of New York, author of Baldwin’s Harlem, a biography of James Baldwin “Yes, her book is New York City history, but Davida Siwisa James' exploration of northern Manhattan across the centuries also reveals the writer/artist in her. Strings of sentences sing so poetically. Old Hamiltonian New York and twentieth century Harlem come alive with the stories in each chapter. Davida's multiple identities shine through the book: self-made historian, poet, and non-fiction writer. Peace be with you, Davida. We lovers of New York City thank you so much.” —Ron Howell, Associate Professor of Journalism, Brooklyn College, author of Boss of Black Brooklyn: The Life and Times of Bertram L. Baker “Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill traces the transformation of New York’s West Harlem community from the ancestral hunting grounds of the Lanape Indians into the cultural mecca of Black America. Davida Siwisa James narratives with pictures of one of America’s most prolific neighborhoods. Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill produced American icons like the writer James Weldon Johnson, the scholar George Edmund Haynes, the boxing champ Joe Louis, and the 20th century composer George Gershwin. But beyond that, this book makes an important contribution by showing how one small American neighborhood impacted New York’s culture, politics, and arts.” —Dr. Bruce Haynes, Professor of Sociology, University of California Davis, author of Down the Up Staircase: Three Generations of a Harlem Family __________________________________________________________________________ Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill: Alexander Hamilton’s Old Harlem Neighborhood Through the Centuries Davida Siwisa James Empire State Editions; Hardcover; April 2024 ISBN: 978-1-5315-0614-8 | History | New York City & Regional | Cultural Studies | $34.95 432 pages 128 black & white illustrations eBook Available Media Contact: If you would like to receive a review copy or arrange for a virtual or in-person talk, please contact Derek Krissoff, dkrissoff@gmail.com.
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  13. ProfD When I was in my 20s I had a conversation with a former mayor who ADMITTED his was a member of the fraternity commonly known as the Boule. At first when we were talking about it many years ago.....he stared at me and told me I wasn't supposed to know about that and looked at me some more and after a few words, he walked away. A week later he came back to me and asked me how I knew about the organization and we had a long conversation and although we didn't become running buddies but we developed a bit of a friendship over the years as we would talk about different things that happened around the city and current events and the state of Black people when we saw eachother. He....like other members I've met...had a different perspective or "take" on his organization than what most Black folks in the conscious community have. Most conscious Black folks who know about them see them as Gate-keepers for White rule. But they see (or atleast sell) themselves as a group of professional Black people who formed an organization to look out for their own best interests in a world dominated by White racism. If a person truly believed that White Racism and White Rule are obstacles that can't be removed or overcome and that you MUST work with them for any success, I can understand why one would join an organization where they could atleast get SOME benefit, wealth, power, and prestige.
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  14. Not necessarily. Because there may be MULTIPLE futures in MULTIPLE Realities. An individual's future may be yet to be determined depending on their choices. The Omniscient Being knows the DIFFERENT futures/outcomes of all the DIFFERENT directions they could go but they still can go in any direction they choose.
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  15. LOL! You think I'd be messin' 'round wit y'all knee grows if I was rollin' with the Boule?
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  16. I'm sure you brothas are already aware of the Black Boule. If not....that's interesting. I'll just type that they are the Black folks who would least be interested in Reparations.
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  17. As websites wane in effectiveness, email will become more important again. However, AI threats both. I think videos (not games) can be an effective substitute. However, sources matter. It is possible we will be see a world where much of what we consume is generated by AI from a handful of companies whose only motivation is increasing profits.
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  18. richardmurray What do you find distasteful in most musicals you have experienced? I find most of them corny and boring. I like singing, but I'd rather it be in a song or music video than as part of a movie or play. Perhaps it's the fact that somebody would stop in the middle of a scene and face the audience and start singing....seems strange or weird to me. Do you give musicals a chance or is the advertised concept of most musicals a negative for you? I've been to several musicals a a child, especially ones given in church and on school field trips. I didn't like them then...lol. I've seen less but still a few as an adult, and STILL didn't like them...lol. Maybe I just haven't seen the "right" one to capture my interest. Troy I remember this very well. I can remember when the Jackson 5 came on the Ed Sullivan show it was just so surprising and I was so excited I ran through the house telling everybody. That was 1969. The show Julia was on by then, but Black people were still largely under represented. Yeah, I heard about them and another very popular Black show from the 60s I heard people going crazy over was the Flip Wilson Show. I was born in the very late 60s and don't remember it when it came on but I heard older people talking about how folks would stop what they're doing where ever they were to watch the Flip Wilson Show. People calling off from their jobs or setting up television in the laundry mat or barbershops just to watch it. You HAD to catch it when it came on. There were no VCRS or DVDS in those days so if you missed it you MISSED it...until it came back on as a rerun, lol.
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  19. @richardmurray i’m not on the lineup year. I don’t think it’s the largest lineup. They generally have a lot of people speak and workshops, but there are quite a number of high profile accomplished people this year. I’m still debating if I will attend. But if I was within driving distance I would not miss it. Honestly I can’t imagine anyone with the marginal interest and Black Book would miss it.
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  20. As someone who grew up inner city, I totally understand the points @richardmurray is making here. I know quite a few criminals and killers. I know victims. I've never been victimized. As I've mentioned before, there's a method to the madness when it comes to crime; surviving and avoiding it. Police can't fix it. The trick of the system especially in the form of media has conditioned many Black folks to either hate and/or fear themselves.
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  21. Gotcha. Right. No reason to bet the farm or lose any sleep.
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  22. Probably so especially it's within New Black Media.
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  23. Free Will is Real...in this reality - to a large extent it is govern by your Know How. You have the free will to toss the ball or not -The Decision is yours. Once the ball is toss it is now a matter of Skill and Know How - to understand or predict what will happen next. True...The exact trajectory and all the minutia involved is beyond our understanding at this point in our development But the Ancients teach us that the language of the Universe is Mathematics.....Which is exact. Hence Calculus tells us exactly where the tossed ball will travel and land. Righteuosness is Living Maths Maybe....or could it be a lack of certain chemical reactions in the human body - that results in both boredom and aging. Everything has a Cause....if you find the Cause you may find the Reason and or Purpose Man can Manipulate Thoughts - Thinking. Thoughts are their own self evident being and has no human ownership exception when we speak in past tense. The Purpose of Life is to Live..... Seems you no longer live there? The More you Know...The more you realize how little you know Fact is often stranger than fiction....and Visible light is miniscule part of the ElectroMagnetic Spectrum so is Audible Frequency. - in other words there is more things in this world than we can ever think of. I have concluded its all a dream Some of these men....Could have been women or stole the works of Women - We live in a very Sexist world Yes....an Opportunity to create Meaning - to paraphrase a previous poster if not yourself.
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  24. @Troy Does the information resonate or not? Do you care about the subject, why or why not? Do I make a compelling case, or is it mostly boring My thoughts as I listened? 4:26 exactly, I was asked similarly by folks. All to often one of the earlier phases of the internet was advertised , falsely, as a auto revenue stream forgetting the truth behind, brands/customer outreach/internet markets 6:18 march 1998 aalbc's intro, i didn't know 7:50 you are not alone many leave nyc to lower overhead:) but the rent or food keep raising 9:36 truth, if the government under Clinton was ranked by those who were engineers who solve prolbems not lawyers who get commission no matter what, maybe the internet would had been guided to aid brick and mortar but instead it was guided to favor the highest financial powers who are far from brick and mortar 10:48 yes, searching in the largest library has to be selective and sequentially, positively or negatively biased to this or that 13:43 good history lesson for those who don't know about search engines ways 14:27 your correct about google but beyond that, the wealth of the internet, the wealth in its activity, has always been and will continue to be a place for financial manipulative activity. 18:53 it is funny how china has such a large populace and their entire internet is manicured highly. 19:47 thank you for saying that, I keep telling people the internet is not free but many, many don't seem to comprehend this, maybe especially in the usa. 21:11 well, I will say the design of the internet in itself is the problem. IT isn't the tool it is the engineering of it. The beetle is still a great car. Volkswagon , as a publicly traded firm has remade the beetle three times in worse forms than its original, but why? volkswagon is a publicly traded firm whose stockholders can't accept positive financial stability. The internet is poorly structured 27:09 clear history on aalbc's and black owned newspapers websites. I do wonder why you guys didn't attach to the non english internet. 29;15 yes, AALBC is a business but it has a personal or communal aspect you love. And I argue, the internet is full of people who have lesser spheres of influence that is surviving. 33:08 I disagree, I think some computer engineers predicted the internet had problems but I do concur about the silo aspect of the internet 36:08 Yeah, I have seen countless people in my personal life offline who are die hard users of computer programs that have the algorithmic finess/memory capacity/speed of calculation to aid in human activity, falsely called AI. The ability to do for another is not a sign of intelligence. 37:28 yes, the usa historically has always flooded technology into the marketplace and just let human imagination plus perserverance figure it out. I honestly don't feel frightened by the modern capability of computer systems 39:32 The questioner said something I find many black people say all the time to all technology, I Can hear the influence of frederick douglass. Learn how to use the tool better, faster. The funny thing about the entire culture of learning how to use faster, better is that culture is at its heart individual. It isn't communal. In all humanity, a minority , a one percent, always master some tool faster or better than the remaining ninety nine percent. But that has never truly made the community better and as troy said, which i always say, nothing is free. The modern capabilities of computers does not reach all in humanity, even in the usa itself. What people call AI does not reach everywhere in humanity, it simply is taking over the activity of many , maybe most, in the wealthier parts of humanity. The poorer parts of humanity will have to learn how to use the tools they already have, ala wisdom, what no computer has. 41:11 exactly, the computer programs make simulations which by default are approximations, not truly imaginative. 43:56 It is clear to me that many people clearly know people who are not using the modern computer systems. I find it interesting how many black people online keep saying, learn how to use it, ride the wave, like they either know many people not interested in using it or don't want to see any people who aren't using it. It is clear the population in the usa has an imbalance in its relationship to computer technology 46:54 well, in star trek between the enterprise computer side the holodeck side the borg the destination to the computer programs called AI was imagined. Humans were fine. Cutting out human desire to enslave other human beings seemed to help... 50:36 Good goal in being free from google or am*zon in advertisements or book sales 54:17 good point, other technologies are not dead. Humans still need hand wrenches, even though you have electric powered. And humanity has enough people not connected to the internet to allow little zones online 56:00 well monopolies are mandatory goals in a public traded company environment where no firm is ever accepted for consistent financial results. Public trading demands greater growth all the time which is financially untenable or unrealistic but the bind 59:15 I know of Zane, I should had known she is the top seller on aalbc, erotic always sell. 1:00:38 great history on Zane and wikipedia and its editing, ahh terry mcmillan too. I don't use wikipedia for biography, but then I don't care for biography anyway 1:02:50 yeah, the village voice is gone in nyc, amsterdam news in harlem is a weekly, tough time 1:04:11 yes support black online 1:06:21 exactly, am*zon is competing against all other bookstores, or in retail against all other retails, this is why the federal government has anti trust agains them. I Wish someone would had asked you what you will like to see in an am*zon break up? any analogies to the ATT or MA Bell breakup in the 80s. 1:08:21 great point on the illusion of the cheapest. I think how buyers in china are accustomed to getting cheaper than the usa, through sometimes illegal means or legally thin means but the point is, a buying culture of finding the cheapest exist in the world and those in the usa who are willing can do the same 1:09:12 that is diedre, dee, cool:) she is on aalbc right? Using computer programs to make a website is interesting cause I wonder if human lawyers can use the computer programs to check websites to make sure they are not skimming content. 1:11:12 i didn't know am*zon asked writers to disclose if they used computer programs to write a book 1:!2:03 oh wow, you got a review written by an computer... I wish you could tell us what human presented such a thing as their own , anyway 1:12:17 I told people teachers will not be challenged, as someone who has educated, it is very simple. students research your content tonight. Tomorrow 1/2 hour to write it in class. anyone pull out any technology, you are not allowed to submit anything and get a failing grade. I Don't think teaching is harmed, the problem with teachers is many of them don't want to challenge children as such because when children have failing grades, the systems dumps the problem on teachers even if the teacher's methodology is sound. It isn't a teaher's fault if a student doesn't study, if a student is disinterested, but the concept of no child left behind is... 1:12:47 her question is a challenge, why can't what successful black businesses did in the past work now? What is wrong? I think an answer of communalism is missing. The reality is, the usa has a large sense of individualism. I , me, mine. It isn't we, us, our. Kids get online, search their stream, have their content. It isn't communal activity, merely one in a field. 1:16:14 and in defense, the black populace in the usa, has more funding than ever before. We forget, our financial allowance in all industries in the usa started in the 1900s not 1492. I argue 1980s is the first decade in the usa where all sectors in the usa was actually open to black people, that is centuries blockaded and that is not easy to recover. 1:18:19 exactly, the individualism is rampant in the usa, communalism has it's advantages 1:18:56 This questioner is asking a way to determine truth in modern media absent any doubt, in the governmental sector, that doesn't exist outside door to door offline. The only way an elected official can reach people to give them the truth from their mouth, is town halls, door to door. To be historical , bill clinton told hillary clinton that she needed to do more groundwork, but she didn't feel it was needed. It isn't a problem, go door to door, be communal. it is time consuming, it isn't flashy. it isn't quick money but... 1:22:56 Nice talk , enjoyed your pulpit:) my thoughts in conclusion Does the information resonate or not? Do you care about the subject, why or why not? Do I make a compelling case, or is it mostly boring To anyone online, the issue of the algorithms online that dictate how the info flows should resonate, if it doesn't well, you are a true libertarian or maybe elibertarian. I care about all subjects, I grew up and still have a home where topics are discussed offline. I Care about this issue as an artist online trying to figure out how to gain more outreach or fiscal profit while still be myself. I have heard most of your points to be honest, but the points are warranted and to those who haven't heard hopefully will enlighten. Boring is a funny word. You do drill some of your points. But is that drilling excessive, where it nulls the mind. I don't think so. But to those minds already nulled welll:)
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  25. Not a day goes by that I don't ask myself, why am I still here. Then, I'll get a text message or a phone call that somebody needs something. Sure enough, those people will find another benefactor when I'm dead and gone. I'd hate to believe the universe has determined that my purpose for being here is to help people over a few more decades. Like a Greek philosopher, I'd prefer to have that luxury to plop down at my piano and play music all day. Nope...for the man to whom much is given or earned, much is required and/or expected to be returned.
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  26. VP Kamala Harris showed up to commemorate the Selma bridge crossing. VP Harris spends the 1st 7 minutes of her speech talking about the Gaza conflict: We don't hear any other group of people talking about AfroAmericans during commemorations and/or when addressing issues affecting them. Yet, Democrats are wondering why Black voters are becoming disenfranchised with them. To express their feelings regarding the Gaza conflict, several thousand Muslims voted Uncommitted in a Michigan Democratic primary. That's how a group of people exercises political power and gets their attention. We have a person of color as Vice President and she chose to use an AfroAmerican commemorative event to talk about an issue that has nothing to do with us.
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  27. Wind is difficult to predict. There's a random number generator thay used the wind as the seed. The only thing more important than thought is imagination. At least to me.
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  28. It must have been a nice life as a Greek philosopher to sit around all day eating grapes and...thinking. These men didn't work or produce anything anything tangible. No science or engineering. Just thoughts.
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  29. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/where-is-wendy-williams-documentary-dementia-diagnosis-producers-interview-1235836418/ Former TV talk show host Wendy Williams is having health issues and life challenges The same woman who made a living gossiping started to crash and burn after her husband flipped the script and took on a younger boo thang. Before her marriage failed, I thought Wendy was in decline when she had surgeries and showed up on her talk show looking like a walking Pez dispenser: Wendy isn't the 1st person and won't be the last to fall. But, it should be a cautionary reminder that karma and Father Time are undefeated.
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  30. My auntie is 91 and is still sharped tongue and full of life as ever! She is absolutely remarkable. Whether Cynical or @aka Contrarian, for your input in today's world is rich. I wonder why others at your age don't see the need to do the same and I hope to live on ... and do the same. At my age, I have come to realize that some of my younger relatives are now needing my input! This comes as a surprise to me.
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  31. @ProfDdemocrats might be secretly planning a counter defense. Why would they publicize what their planning to do? What grabs me is that I may be around to witness the fall of the United Stares of America. This country is "a house divided against itself". Half the nation is no longer enthralled with democracy which could be supplanted by a fascistic theocracy, a change that might be preceded by a civil war. How cool is that?
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  32. OK. Now, we're getting to the heart of the matter and source of your irritation. That Black elder snitch definitely should have minded their own g8tdamn bizness. The migrant crisis is really a political football. Right-wing nuts are worried about somebody else invading *their* country and taking jobs they don't want. Left-wing lunatics plan to use this new population of immigrants as a future voter block. Rich people are silently using migrants to make more money. Black folk have much bigger concerns to address. Unfortunately, non-white folks appear to be the most passive creatures on the planet. Most Black folks do not have the same level of barbarism as white folks. White folks are willing to kill or be killed in order to build and maintain their way of life. Black folks can build successful communities anywhere if/when they are willing to kill and die for it. War is one area of codification. Got to have an army of soldiers willing to put in work.
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  33. Here in DC, we still teach babies how to play Spades.
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  34. It's true. Black folks are their own worst enemy from all sides when it comes to aiding and abetting the system of racism white supremacy. A sellout preacher misleading his congregation with lies is no different from the drug dealer who chooses to sell dope in his own community. They're both working for the same enemy. Black drug dealers should have sold exclusively to white folks and used their money to build Black wealth.
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  35. No card games.....we shoot dice....lol.
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  36. Counter Strike has already outlived its usefulness, I think so. A new game format is coming out.
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  37. Superior Achievement in a Novel Due, Tananarive – The Reformatory (Gallery/Saga Press/Titan) Hendrix, Grady – How to Sell a Haunted House (Berkley/Titan) Jones, StephenGraham – Don’t Fear the Reaper (Gallery/Saga Press/Titan) LaValle, Victor – Lone Women (One World) Wendig, Chuck – Black River Orchard (Del Rey/Penguin Random House) Superior Achievement in Long Fiction Due, Tananarive – “Rumpus Room” (The Wishing Pool and Other Stories, Akashic Books) Jiang, Ai – Linghun (Dark Matter INK) Khaw, Cassandra – The Salt Grows Heavy (Tor Nightfire/Macmillan/Titan) McCarthy, J.A.W. – Sleep Alone (Off Limits Press LLC) Murray, Lee – Despatches (PS Publishing) All details in the following url https://www.thebramstokerawards.com/front-page/the-2023-bram-stoker-awards-final-ballot/
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  38. BLACK GIRL MAGIC, ff!!!
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  39. thank you. As you know, I have always argued that people are more effected by social media then they can know. And it is not just about falling for the Clickbait. It is about the feed. One anecdote has to do with me almost opting out of voting when it was Hillary versus Trump. I was exposed to so much negative Hillary content. I didn’t read any of it. Just the headlines that I had decided I wasn’t going to vote for her and as a result, I wasn’t going to vote at all. You may not recall this, but you were the one who actually brought me back to my senses and I voted for Clinton. As a result, of that and other factors, I simply essentially stopped using Facebook and social media in general. besides, the address impact of social media on young adults and teens is well documented. thanks again everyone. it’s difficult for me to judge how I come across, so your comments were helpful. in the long run, we have some serious challenges. AI has the ability to completely take over the web and in an ideal world that could be a very positive thing, but knowing how greedy people are and how our brand of capitalism works I can’t help but have some dread for our future. I think we live in the most interesting period in recorded history.
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  40. I think it's very informative and engaging. Your very knowledgeable and you have good delivery. It's difficult to be interesting with information and you have long speeches without much interaction and it works.
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  41. @Troy, great job on the video. Interesting information and perspective that needs to be shared. Hopefully, the video will help others to understand their consumption of social media and technology in general. Kudos mayne.
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  42. I will defend the million man march in, the black populace in the usa is circa 50 million people. 1 million is not even ten percent, so I don't think the million man march called for all black people to attend, the idea was for a large group of black people to attend. and in defense of the black populace in the usa, i think the people the masses in the black populace did their part. the problem was the black leadership showed its poverty of quality. not having desire to guide that momentum. @Troy the tragedy in the million man match was how many black men, plus black people, i recall black women publicly being proud of black men, black children being proud, at least where i was offline, who embraced the comradery, embraced the communalism, left disheartened when black leadership showed its lack of positive quality. Either None of the black leaders for or in and about the million man march expected the turn out or they never were going to plan anything anyway. in defense of @Pioneer1 numerical statement, I can tell you from first hand accounts it was an order of magnitude more. It was more than a million. easy. and that goes back to my painful dislike of black leadership during that moment. The black populace were hoping in washignton with all those elected black officials whose offices are less than ten miles away, such a showing would come with their end, but at always black elected officials have shown their poverty and it has no excuse. I know people in here talk about the fiscal wealthy's influence, but that is a historically invaldated defense to elected officials impotency To your point about black leadership @Pioneer1 I oppose your position. he offered nothing. I realize that maybe most black people in this online community and maybe most black people in the usa grew or feel they grew up in a local black community that is full of black individual failure but I didn't. My local black community's problem was the white man it is that damn simple. Black people voted, owned homes, worked worked worked, all that B.. what you call advise or instructions black men in my local black community were doing before the match pioneer.ok. now maybe in yours it was all black statian hell but it mine it was not. , white man has power, the power you get with guns, the power to do regardless of education or financial value. Black leaders don't provide what local black communities like mine needed. maybe your local black community needed all that individual call stuff, but mine didn't ok. And i oppose your position, two million black people are less than ten percent of the black populace in the usa. Don't underrate the size of the black populace in the usa, it isn't the white jews. it is far larger. The KKK at its height had tens of millions. now if ten million black people were united under an organization then... that can lead to making changes, but not two or one million black people.
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  43. You did? Sorry, I didn't catch that part.....lol. The more contact we have with each other.....the more it will strengthen.
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  44. Not if they don't have a position, or are looking to expand what they know. I'm not saying these people are in the majority, but they exist. I believe I'm one of these people.
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  45. It's funny that I was actually watching this video from this Nigerian dude and decided to check in on AALBC in the middle of it and happened to come across this thread. He has a bit of a heavy accent but if you can make out what he's saying, he's smart and is dropping a lot of wisdom about how your family treats you as you age......
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  46. Reparations should be the primary agenda and religion of FBA/ADOS folks. IMO, pursuing reparations with religious fervor would be a better use of energy than trying to figure out what time heaven opens and how to get in there. In fact, reparations would allow FBA/ADOS to create paradise right here in America. Check out Dubai. Jews got reparations for the holocaust. Since 1948, the Jewish state of Israel receives billions of dollar and weapons and everything else every year from the US. Same goes for Japan.
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