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A major asteroid taking out the majority of the planet would destroy the system of racism white supremacy and everything support it. Supposedly, it happened to the dinosaurs. We could be next.😎

The Million Man March did call for 1) personal accountability and 2) becoming active in building Black communities. A responsible man should not have been offended by the personal accountability part of the message, He's already handling his business on one front. The fellowship could have provided a network. The Million Man March was heavily attended by young men and boys too. Many of those in attendance needed to hear the message of personal accountability before they fell into the trap of making mistakes. The takeaway from the March should have challenged men to be better both individually or collectively. IMO, the missing piece of the Million Man March was codification of an agenda to make communities better with goals and plans of actions and milestones. Otherwise, leading men requires a benevolent dictatorship and a consistent messaging. A man has to be strong enough to keep folks on code and in line.😎

After more than 14 months of fighting between Israel and Palestine and 50 years of failed diplomacy, POTUS OJ is suggesting the U.S. should rebuild the Gaza Strip and move Palestinians across 12 countries in the Middle East. POTUS OJ claims the new Gaza Strip could be the Riviera of the Middle East. Supposedly, the new Gaza Strip would be a place that people from anywhere in the world including Palestinians could live, work and play. In 2 weeks on the job, POTUS OJ has shaken up the federal government, ramped up ICE raids to tackle immigration, shook down Mexico and Canada to deal with the borders and Fentanyl and possibly solved a 50-year old problem in the Middle East. So much for a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine. The game is over as the referee has shown up, took away the football and plans to clear the field in order to rebuild it. This would be a historic event if it goes through.😎

As I mentioned in the other thread, I believe the system of racism white supremacy will rise up against Black folks causing an emergence from individualism, building strategic alliances and working together for survival. Almost 30 years ago, the Million Man March was a moment in time that Black men across all tribes showed up in one place to receive a message. IMO, as men, we didn't maintain the energy in codifying an agenda and goals that would have created strategic alliances among Black tribes throughout America.😎

True. I believe the system of racism white supremacy will rear up in an ugly way and force Black folks regardless of their individualism or tribe to close ranks. Better late than never but our views based on experience hold validity. That is the prism of wisdom through which I've been operating for several decades.😉 It's OK. Black folks and people in general eventually realize their need for each other (community) is greater than their individualism. Hopefully, those individuals have invested in building strategic alliances (relationships) that will be a support system if/when they need it.😎

Believe it. White folks are no longer hiding their racism, misogyny, homophobia, etc. They are going to show the world who's in control. As I've mentioned, the next 4 years are going to be interesting in terms of white nationalism here in America.😎

Gotcha. You're right. Malcolm X and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were perfect for the their respective movement. Right now, the movement against racism white supremacy is small. There are no clearly defined leaders. Part of the reason Black folks lack leadership is because as @richardmurray brilliantly points out, there are many tribes among Black folks. As a result, Black folks have no agenda or goals in overthrowing the system of racism white supremacy. Interestingly, the system of racism white supremacy doesn't require perfection in its leadership. Murderers, crooks and criminals can run the show.😎

It is good to maintain a sense of humor despite everything else. Correct. It doesn't make sense for Black folks to resort to violence in the absence of an agenda or goal. I'm not advocating aggressive violence. I do believe Black folks should be equipped and prepared to defend themselves if preyed upon and/or in order to protect their community and assets. I would lead if/when called upon to do so.😎

I thought the story of David and Goliath meant something. A slingshot and a rock.🤣 Fair point. One tribal approach doesn't apply to all. Exactly. Million dollar question. Not very well organized. True. One of the greatest Civil Rights leader preached non-violence. Black folks have been stuck in that holding pattern. Mainly to your point that we're out-numbered. I cannot accuse someone of lying when neither of us knows the truth. It doesn't make a difference anyway. Right. White folks are double-dipping. They enjoy the privileges of being white. White women get minority contracts. Black folks have been devoid of real leadership for quite some time. The Black folk speaking on our behalf are stuck in the old mentality of begging white folks for opportunities.😎

We need to do a better job of sharing information and using outlets (music, TV/film, books, etc.) to reinforce the messages. The white media keeps its populace informed 24/7/365. My words do not suggest that Black folks can defend themselves. I wrote that we are not equipped, prepared or encouraged to do so. Many Black folks are afraid that we would get slaughtered in a civil war. The reality is that as long as Black folks are defenseless, it's easier to destroy anything we build. Black folks definitely aren't like the Muslims who are willing to die fighting imperialism. I've read everything you've written. Black folks have shown they can build in the past when it was necessary. Modern technology makes it easier to communicate from anywhere. It would be harder for white folks to destroy a place like they did in Tulsa. Former military folks and gang-bangers can set up a defense force. Of course, I'm not accusing you of lying because we're all entitled to our opinions. I think you're missing my point. I'm not suggesting that other groups needed DEI or civil rights. They may not have asked for it. I believe those other groups received the benefits of DEI and civil rights as a slap in the face of Black folks.😎

Anger is an unproductive emotion. Black folks definitely should not be angry with immigrants. However, we should not trust them either. Immigrants are flooding the zone here in order to make a better life for themselves and their families. It makes perfect sense. Black folks have to stop believing we have allies. We have no friends. We should have special and permanent interests. We need that money (reparations). 😎

It doesn't stop in fast food places. Grocery stores are filled with bad food products too. The amount of high fructose corn syrup and sodium Americans consume leads to all types of health problems. Food, tobacco and car accidents kill more people than drugs. Yet, there is no war against it.😎

immigration has always been a political football with both sides playing against the middle. *Illegal* immigrants provide the cheap labor force that bolsters the US economy. The average American citizen is unwilling to do hard work for less than minimum wage. Wealthy white producers aren't complaning about immigration. It's poor and middle class white folks who have no desire to do the work themselves.😎

Black folks can dig into the forensics of history to keep from repeating itself. In the meantime, we cannot allow these modern Jews to make Black folks the scapegoats of antisemitism. Especially when Jews refuse to call out white folks who say and do antisemitic sh8t with their whole chest out.😎

Governor Wes Moore (Maryland) seems to have favorable rating in this job he's doing. In fact, Democrats ,may be grooming Gov. Moore to run for POTUS in 2028. We're supposed to learn from history in order to do better in the future. We're cannot wallow in it. Up to present, Black folks are not equipped, prepared or encouraged to defend themselves. Black folks are investing in the white cities by consuming there. If the minority Black population in a white city isn't going to leave it, they might as well build their own infrastructure there and support it. There's no shortage of Chinatowns in American cities. However you choose to comprehend it, just know that other groups of people benefit from Civil Rights and DEI more than Black folks. But, you're right, as white folks are attacking DEI, they're making it seem like a special program mainly for Black folks. That's not the case.😎

The new administration clown car just pulled off 2 weeks ago. Already, one of the clowns is already in full performance mode. Secretary of Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is doing ride-a-longs with ICE agents. Secretary Noem is a cabinet-level official dressing up like she's going to jump out and arrest folks. Nevermind that border czar Tom Homan is already stomping around in the same capacity. POTUS OJ is reopening Guantanamo Bay to hold up to 30K detainees prior to deportation. White folks are having a field day with rounding up immigrants they believe are a threat to America.😎

Cool beans. Looking forward the upgrades. @Troy...thanks again for everything you do for AALBC.😎

Right. Someone has to submit a FOIA request. The FAA isn't going volunteer the information.😎

Understood. Hopefully you're not consuming in that place either. Let them be is always the 1st option. Right. No need to preach to anyone. Only communicate if there's an dialog or an opportunity to build straegjc alliances. Politicians track heavily in telling lies and some of them are still effective in making life better for their constituents. I don't have a problem with history. We should never forget it Wealth building is a different subject though. Interesting how other groups benefit the most from DEI but they're silent as Black foks take the smoke.😎

The current administration is anti-government enough that it might be willing to share more information. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) does make redacted government information available to the public.😎

I wouldn't consider a prisoner's dislike of the US as dysfunctional. Everyone is entitled to their own feelings. Love has little or nothing to do with building wealth. If a tribe chooses to go in that direction, the best another tribe can do is present a better offer. Unlike relationships, it seems people will accept lies and other shortcomings as long as leadership is highly effective in making their lives better.😎

I always believed it was drones. They didn't confirm anything. The FAA doesn't have a responsibility to the tell the public anything. Their responsibility is to keep the skies safe. If those things were military drones as I suspect, I don't believe they really shut down the AFB.😎

Excellent news. I hope Burkinabe President Ibrahim Traore continues moving Burkina Faso in the right direction. If America goes too far sideways and I have to leave, Burkina Faso is the country where I plan to set up shop.😎

They knew what was going on with the drones. Denied it to the public. Most likely for reasons of national security.😎

Whatever monies are being spent on non-essential items i.e. drugs, cigarettes, alcohol, junk food, hair weave, etc., could be invested in a productive endeavor. That person has to take responsibility for the choices they made. They broke the laws. They knew the consequences. Many of my friends and associates have chosen to take those risks. They run the gamut from the cemetery to prison; struggling to successful and everything in between. Absolutely. The Black experience has been negative. We cannot dwell or wallow in it. Many Black folks past to present have not allowed the negativity of our history to keep them in a holding pattern of defeatism, victimhood, despair, etc. They have made lemonade out of lemons. Frederick Douglass is a recurring figure in your posts regarding the station of Black folks. I get it. Douglass, Garvey, Washington, DuBois, etc., are not keeping Black folks from investing in themselves. Just as you can recite the history of Black America from the 1800s up to present, there are Black folks who know better when it comes to how the system of racism white supremacy keeps our people enslaved. For one reason or three, there are Black people who choose to be complicit in maintaining the oppression. Not when Black folks are wasting the resources they do have on unnecessary things. You can continue preaching that historical reference just as I'll keep stomping against the system of racism white supremacy. Black people can do anything if they have a desire to do so. The disconnect in our dialog is that I refuse to wallow in blaming our condition on past Black leadership. We have to be proactive. Black folks know better. We can do better. IMO, Black folks are lacking strong leadership among the various Black tribes capable of codifying an agenda and plan of action that liberates us from the prison of racism white supremacy.😎