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A while back I announced that I was divorcing myself from the "black race" because i was weary and disillusioned with its state of affairs. To me, ongoing calls for unity had become a broken record, preoccupation with racism had become obsessive, participation in self-genocide a curse. I saw no reversal of fortune in the future; except for individuals who having equipped themselves with all the necessary skills, were able to thrive in a system that appreciated whatever generates profit. i observed little to encourage the idea that the USA would ever totally rid itself of racism, or that African Americans would ever be anything other than a thorn in the side of their nation's white power structure, left to console themselves with their notions of unappreciated black supremacy. Boo-Hoo. So, I dropped out, and took a seat in the peanut gallery, now and then tossing shells here and there. Presently, at the ridiculous age of 89, what dominates my impending dementia is not only what awaits in the afterlife, but the alternate theories about how humanity came to be in this life, thoughts that give my existence a whole new perspective. Currently, I am intrigued by what is a different version of Mankind's evolution as imagined by a certain community of archaeologists and historians. Just consider what the UFO crowd has speculated based on the similarity between modern day astronauts and the relics and hieroglyphics of ancient civilizations. Ponder the explanations for the expertise shared by peoples on different continents when it came to the erection of enormous structures and a familiarity with astronomy, evidence suggesting that a common source was the origin of the advanced knowledge possessed by these separate societies. This is the gist of what is being theorized in regard to our planet having once been invaded by beings from outer space, aliens who infiltrated and reproduced with Earthlings, speeding up their evolution. All of this and more is documented in "Ancient Aliens", a lengthy series which appears on cable TV's History channel. What this program claims takes liberty with science but I relate to it because I've always suspected that I am an alien, descended from life forms who were transported here by asteroids and comets. In any case, I find exploring these amazing ideas preferable to getting bogged down in what is currently happening on the "3rd Rock from the Sun". So, "Ancient Aliens", along with the HBO fantasy series about Dragons and Thrones are what have now captivated my interest. "The truth is out there." At this waning point in my life, I'll leave politics and race and religion to those who have an appetite for re-hashing. Have at it, Folks. It's all yours.

@richardmurrayWell, you had your chance to speak harshly and chose to makes jokes and apologize for doing so. 😉

According to Twitter, the people of Ireland are not widely mourning the monarch who represented a country they have had strained relations with for centuries. The same with India, where Elizabeth held the honorary title of being the Empress of. The history of England's colonization of India is not a particularly honorable one. With the passing of the Queen many of the commonwealth nations including the ones in Africa are considering severing their ties with England Even a substantial number of her subjects, are not fans of the monarchy, believing it should be abolished, but it is a tradition others cherish. The media is aggrandizing it, capitalizing on its fairy tale appeal to millions of romantics. Queen Elizabeth had very little power and was just a figurehead who really did nothing but lead a life of luxury between making public appearances. A majority of people have never known a time when Elizabeth wasn't "The Queen". It was like she was the queen of the world. Similarly, for the first 12 years of my life, I never knew any POTUS other than Franklin D. Roosevelt, back in the days before the presidency had term limits. I was 20 years old when Elizabeth was crowned queen in 1953 after her father died. I remember quite well watching this elaborate ceremony on TV. English history has always been a hotbed of scandals and murder and intrigue. And this continues to this day. One gratifying thing about being my age is how much history I have been around to witness.

13.5 Inflation: Here’s what we know: Inflation did not ease as much as expected in August, with an 8.3 percent rise in the Consumer Price Index showing that the squeeze on consumers remains acute. Inflation came in faster than expected in August even as gas prices fell. Inflation Report Dampens Biden’s Attempts to Celebrate the Economy Markets plunge on higher-than-expected inflation numbers. Inflation explained: The good, the bad and the uncertain. Rapidly rising rents could pose a problem for the Fed. A jump in grocery prices is pinching consumers. Gas prices have fallen for 91 straight days, relieving some inflationary pressure. What economists and analysts say about what the data means. If you are not feeling the pinch, you must be rich. The disaster of the Biden administration is that it’s going to heighten racial/ethnic tensions in America as the different groupings of people struggle for scarce resources. The sad thing is it didn’t have to be this way. Black Americans have been bamboozled by the Climate Justice Warriors into thinking that Nature is Racist. When will we wake up to the reality that’s it’s the CJWs who are using racist ideology to keep Black Americans slaves to fear and emotion. The Democrats are trying to disarm us. They are freeing violent criminals. They are flooding the country with dangerous drugs. The excuse has been the unequal application of the law. But Mass “Incarnation” hasn’t occurred since world war 2 and the Japanese. We have serious issues which are being given wrong answers. The Democrats most be stopped before they turn America into a place worse than Nazi Germany.

Many millenial knows the former regnum of england https://luvmesumme.tumblr.com/post/695070752799670272

I saw that "Ancient Aliens" garbage a few times on the History Channel. Not only is it boring but it's down right insulting to the Black and Brown people of the past who built pyramids, great cities, and great monuments with their creativity and ingenuity only for these racist bastids to give the credit to some "Martians" or some other extra-terrestrials from out in space somewhere. Leave it up to White men to talk a small portion of the facts of history and add their lies to the mix and if I remember correctly (because I haven't bothered to watch the shit in years) they have some "British sounding" dude narrating the show showing art work, diagrams, hieroglyphs, ect....much of which are totally unrelated to the subject they're discussing -all in an attempt to support their false "ET" narratives. I believe there are other worlds, other planets, other galaxies, and other REALMS.....and I don't need some lying White man to tell me this. Our Ancestors have been telling us this since humanity began.

I too ponder a thought that I might be from another realm. I wonder why do some people break from the norm and think differently than what they have been conditioned to think. Some people do as they are taught but then, some do not. Why? I believe that it is good at times to do as you are told, but then at times, I think it is imperative to look outside of the frame to see if there are other possibilities. The human mind is fascinating, imo.

That doesn't make sense. 😁 Despite inflation, I see folks spending money every day with big azz smiles on their faces. Folks grunt, grumble and complain a little bit but still hand over their cash or credit card. Don't get me started on vacation and entertainment spending. 🤣😎

I'd saw Troy is more straight no chaser.

Now that is definitely not an attribute I’d ascribe to our local cynic. 😉 I’m surprised she skipped right past Cardi B, Meghan and Minaj

@Chevdove glad you enjoyed:) to africans...of course not, the british empire like the statian empire is an empire, it has many well earned enemies. Maybe they don't get revenge but they aren't going to lie to themselves are they? @Cynique your choice of words is very gentle... ireland has a strained relationship with england... england's dominion over the indian subcontinent which inclued pakistan and bangadesh was not particularly honorable you do like to speak very gently. @ProfDand generational wealth. many black people talk about generational wealth in the usa context, but generational wealth historically is mostly through generals or warlords putting crowns on their head and with their power anointing their bloodlines owners of all under that crown , thus they own all, generational wealth

The phone is the the poisonous cure for loneliness. It can provide interaction and alienation.

@Troy fair enough, good work @Troy one point, am*zon , google, microsoft, intel , kraft, it isn't firms in the usa who are monopolies based on their own actions. they are monopolies based on the governments aiding and abetting their fiscal domination. I remember the second phase of the internet, the government led to the tech companies being organized the way they are. I am not saying some firms can not or some firms are not capable of becoming monopolies, but the environment for monopoly is brewed by governments.