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It will surely seem as if Christmas has arrived a second time for White Supremacists in Florida. That’s because Jair Bolsonaro, the White skinned and defeated President of Brazil, has left his country to head for the Sunshine State. This gives the southernmost U.S. state on the mainland three racists in residence: former President Trump, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the demented Bolsonaro. According to a few news reports, Bolsonaro is headed for Orlando, Fla., the land of make-believe and Disney. ( When you wish upon a star that every Blackie lives afar. ) like Trump Bolsonaro, refused to attend the inauguration of the man who whupped his ass at the polls. Trump snubbed Joe Biden. Bolsonaro did the same to Luis Inacio Lula da Silva. Both Trump and Bolsonaro enjoy a dim view of Black people, no matter where they live. And both men have little problem demonizing certain women or idolizing a military that will gladly do their demonic bidding - including slaughtering the Indigenous, environmentalists, those who believe in Free Speech and of course, any kind of protester who is against their rule. DeSantis hasn’t yet come out and announced his open hatred for Black people. But he’s sure been acting like it, whining and being disgusted at the mere mention of a historical racist atrocity. DeSantis does not seem to care much for Latino migrants either, even reaching into Texas to grab some and send them to Martha’s Vineyard. Oh, what a time it shall be living in Florida. I can't wait for the group photo. Rejoice, Republicans!

If everything goes according to plan, Brittney Griner will play next season for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA. This is good news and I am hoping her security can foil the haters and disgruntled.

@ProfD Discussion Forums are not writing classes. Constructive Dialogue is all well and good when it is constructive. What has been constructive in these forums? The capitulation to lying and racist Republicans who want to do Black Folk in? Defense of some of the most addled-brained politicians in recent memory? Minority children must be deprived of nutritious meals because tax money most go to the richest through tax cuts? I have not seen any constructive criticism. How do we stop this? Not by Blacks fleeing California, holding Mike Pence up as a sterling example of the Intelligentsia, endorsing endless overseas wars, putting down the poor and voting for politicians who think it's their right to deny healthcare to the most vulnerable. I have yet to read of any workable solutions to these problems. If you read the lines or between them, you'll glimpse the complaints. I don't expect to find good writers on most forums. But I loathe the ones who lionize those who hate us.

@Troy What was written here? You gotta be kidding. There are not that many good writers on this forum. And what I said is true, judging from the attitudes of Obama Detractors. They act as if they have all the answers. Obama was not responsible for crime. Those who commit the crimes were. "Obama didn't do this for Black people. Obama didn't do that for Black people." As if any of those loudmouths had Obama's charisma, his communications talent, his ability to sway detractors and non-believers to his side. Obama did what he was elected to do, prevent the Great Recession from morphing into another Great Depression and ending the Iraq War. With the amount of venom directed at Obama, his first Lady and their two daughters, it is practically a miracle the U.S. Secret Service managed to keep them all unharmed in this super racist country, where the most violent are armed to the teeth. I wish Obama could have done more, but he faced unending and unswerving hatred and opposition. The problem with most folks on news forums and in discussion groups is they do little but whine and gripe. They rarely offer workable solutions.

Many Black men, and I suspect this of some in this forum, remain insanely jealous of Barack Obama. His ability to think rationally is far superior to them His superiority at public speaking diminishes them His calmness galvanizes others to be inspired by him Unlike the grandstanding phonies among us, Obama does not seek to isolate Black people. But welcomes all who agree with our progress. The ones who claim Obama did little for Black people miss the entire point of his campaign and time as POTUS. So, one more time for the clueless: Barack Obama was not elected President of Black America. He was elected President of the United States. And he was great at that job. He was not able to embark on a grand Marshall Plan for Black Americans. There remained so much hatred, angst and uncertainly immediately after his 2008 election, many Blacks held their breath when it came to his well-being. I guess so many of forgot (or didn't even know about) the Tea Party, "We want our country back!" and the thousands of threats that poured in daily after the Obamas moved into the White House. And I imagine you also neglect to recall the kindness and welcoming sentiment of the Bush Twins toward Malia and Sasha. Know how Obama triumphed? He built a multi-ethnic political coalition. It was not all Black. Obama recognized he could not with Black votes alone. The same with Sen. Raphael Warnock in Georgia. He appealed to all constituencies and Asians went for Warnock in a big way, according to exit polls. This is why I ignore those on this forum who call themselves "writers" but cannot author a coherent paragraph. They are often mistaken on their claims about history or how Slavery ended. Some act as if we Blacks alone triumphed over Southern Racists. Bull. The Union Army, thousands of Abolitionists and scores of sympathizers, including Britain's Royal Navy, Mexicans, Native Americans and some Canadians all aided our struggle. Often for years and if caught, were punished severely. As a reporter, I was tasked with interviewing the late C. Everett Koop, at the time, the U.S. Surgeon General under Ronald Reagan. Koop's grandfather was part of the Underground Railroad. He spent time rowing escaped Slaves who made their way North into Staten Island across the Narrows into Brooklyn. I betcha ya'll didn't know that chit. Just one example of how some sympathetic Whites helped us. This does not mean Blacks did not achieve anything. We have a bevy of inventors, explorers and luminaries in art, science and literature. But when it comes to politics, the only way forward for Black America is through political coalition, alliances and cooperation. The Obama Coalition comprised African-Americans, Latinos, women, independents, millennials and those with a college education. Obama recognized coalitions work and win. Why can't you?

When Umar Johnson builds his boys school, he can be listened to once again. He's nothing but a loud mouthed fraud who took money from good hearted people.

I honestly do not know what happened to Shanquella. But her friends must either have direct knowledge or pertinent information. I do not want to speculate. But @Chevdoveis right. Her "friends" need to interviewed by hard nosed detectives.

@Pioneer1 Blacks will never be able to unite unless we get our thinking straight. You demand Blacks need to leave California because Latinos have the numbers in Southern California. Which eliminates any chance of Blacks having a major voice in U.S. presidential elections for the future. If you are not a resident of California, then you cannot vote there. Which lessens the chance of Democrats winning the state's electoral votes. That is not a strategy. That is surrender. And all because you are still pissed off about a citation you received for jaywalking years ago. You also claimed that Haiti needs to return to pre-Christian traditional African beliefs. On what basis? Because YOU think so? The only way to quell the horrible gang violence in Haiti is a military intervention and the country in the best position to accomplish this is the United States. Calling on spurious spirits will not help at all. It sounds as if you don't know a lot about Haiti's 20th Century history or even what led to it which is the Monroe Doctrine and chicanery and skullduggery by vile U.S. politicians and their Black turncoat lackeys. I also recall you demanding a group of Blacks take revenge on the Buffalo, N.Y., Tops Supermarket shooter by traveling there and killing him. The only problem was the dude was already in custody and just as I predicted, is not going to see the light of freedom for the rest of his natural life. At times, you pop off with weird shit that is always based on your ego.

According to some sources, she did win some money. But the guy who apparently stonewalled her had friends and they badmouthed her. She kept singing and was thought to be trying to make a comeback. But the Covid 19 pandemic kept her fearful and she stayed by herself. She avoided dating anyone following her divorce from her stuntman husband. Again, this is according to published gossip pieces.

Chevdove is right. Trump would have done nothing to free Britney and I don't believe he would have done much to get Paul Whelan home either. How Republicans are reacting: The rage of Republicans over Britney's release is unbelievable

According to the BBC, WNBA star Britney Griner has been freed in exchange for that Russian arms dealer. This is why one should NEVER count out President Joe Biden. Think that clown Trump would have done much to help free her?

Just how important was Raphael Warnock’s re-election victory? Wheeeeeely Important. It was the first time since 1934 that every Senate incumbent of the party of a sitting President won reelection. That is history making. As I’ve said before, Biden’s careful handling of the country and its economy is far superior to anything Trump ever managed. By adding to their one seat margin, Democrats no longer have to depend on Conservatives Joe Manchin (D-WVa) or Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) to pass bills or confirm judges. Both have been notoriously unreliable since 2021 when Democrats needed them to pass Covid relief bills and they steadfastly refused to consider a new Voting Rights Bill. Now, Dems can simply pass legislation without needing to kiss their butts or making huge concessions. But the danger is not over. As ProfD noted, the narrow victory margin for Warnock points to an uncomfortable reality. Folks hate Black people and with so many turncoats among us out there, we can ever let our guard down. Hate is up against Latinos, Jews, Gays, the Indigenous and the Poor. Every election is important. Every vote is important. We should never be content to think that others will do what we should be doing ourselves. Which is voting to promote, protect and advance our agenda. Saying you’re not going to vote was never an option for Warnock supporters. To not vote is no plan for the future. It’s Surrender.

@Pioneer1 Aren't you the one who demanded Black people decamp from California because Spanish-speaking migrants had arrived and had thoroughly established themselves? In effect, you were ceding future presidential elections. Without Black voters, our people have no way of interjecting our views and aims into a presidential election. You were hoping Karen Bass lost her mayoral election for Los Angeles. Explain how you win state electoral votes without being in that state in large numbers to actually vote. The way forward is by changing our mindset. Build Coalitions as Barack Obama did before he ran for the White House. However, for many this seems too straightforward, too practical and would appear headed for success. So they would rather grouse, complain and whine. Failing to vote is not a political statement. It is Surrender.

@Pioneer1 The vote totals for both were the highest in history. If anyone is disappointed by Biden and Warnock's slim victory margins, they can blame growing HATRED.

Biden's ideas have prevailed. You were always a turncoat, Daniellegfny.

@ProfD It was close the last time, too. These are projected results. I am certain in all-White counties, some votes were counted towards the former running back that should not have been. I am giddy because I know some of the silliest Black turncoats, truth deniers and sellouts are crying right now. I got tissues.

Rev. Warnock beat the phony.

@Pioneer1 Trump has Sellouts by the truckload. I said previously that the dude is a clown.

@Pioneer1 Oh, go easy on 'da boy. His lovin' crush, Werewolf Walker, lost his election tonight. Some people simply do not understand global politics, international relations or how to conduct Matters of State. That seems to be the case with many Republicans these days. Especially the ones who have dark skin and go running off in search of a massa butt they can lick. When it comes to Britney, she will either serve most of her prison term or be released secretly without fanfare.

The Democrats now have a two-member edge in the Senate, leveling another Donald Trump toady. Hee hee hee! Now, name some great judges, President Biden. You are the THIRD Democratic President who reduced the budget deficit. You will go down in history as a tough POTUS, willing to stand up the nastiness of the Republithugs and the craziness of the defenders of the BIg Lie. Rev. Raphael Warnock put the finishing touches on the mythical bullchit that Donald Trump is super unbeatable when it comes to politics and a business genius. Trump's entire company was convicted of fraud. Trump Org. was found guilty of criminal tax fraud, conspiracy and falsifying records. Trump is a clown. I said so a couple of weeks ago. Believe it.

Ukraine is NOT a member of NATO. I know that's hard for you to grasp. Take your rear end to Brussels and protest.

We are not talking about his positions ... just his intelligence. Let him run for President. The Holocaust happened. There's proof. Black Slavery happened. There's proof. The Slaughter of Native Americans happened. There's proof. Republicans cast doubt on all this history or try to blame the victims. And many Black Republicans go along with such insane beliefs. Which is why your Red Wave fizzled.

@Pioneer1 My previous post about your view of Joe Biden, Ukraine and Russia, Karen Bass andd your belief Mike Pence is quite intelligent stands. Nothing more to say.l

Know what else I take as a no? You actually THINKING about an issue. Karen Bass will not represent just Black Angelenos. She will represent the entire city. I know this a hard concept for you to grasp. You being a "Mike Pence is brilliant" believer and all. You exhorting a view that the U.S. and NATO need to launch nukes in defense of a country whose capital city name you couldn't even pronounce a year ago. You espousing the canard that Black people need to pack up and run away if a group of folks speaking a different language move onto the next block. When you say something that actually makes sense and is DOABLE that will benefit Black people, get back to me. But your defeatist attitude, cowardly outlook and belief that the almighty White man has all the answers is disconcerting to me.

I don't care where a person graduated from. Stuff like this impresses a dude such as YOU! What has Pence said that leads you to think he's so damn smart? Name your sources. Go ahead. How many news stories and in what magazines and what links can you provide to back up your assertion? NAME THEM. LIST THEM. I bet you won't. So, when are you going to volunteer to fight the Russians?