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The nebulous nature of astronomy makes it a non-starter for most people. Imagine the average person being on a date with someone who's conversation revolves around stars and cosmic rocks. More than likely, there won't be a 2nd date unless that person has some other attractive qualities. Human existence is a couple hundred thousand years. The solar system is billions of years old. We barely understand a fraction of it. Humans will be long gone while the stars, planets and cosmic rocks will remain in orbit for billions of years. 😎

America is the leading country in promoting the ideas of 1) gender fluidity and 2) toxic masculinity. Nowhere else on the planet is there any doubt about the roles of males and females. Another attractive aspect of immigration in addition to opportunities is the illusion of acceptance of alternative lifestyle choices and fluid gender roles. There are two crossroads when the rubber meets the road and there is no confusion over gender roles, 1) procreation and 2) war. The continuation of human life doesn't happen without males and females reproducing. When it's time for war, men are on the front lines.😎

Chicago probably still has the most prevalent steet gangs. Los Angeles might be a runner-up. Women are easier to lead. Most men do not seek to be led nor do they follow so easily. Many men can recognize a hustle and don't need pimps. Unless it's beneficial to them, they'll spend their free time elsewhere.😎

Prison inmates are being used to help firefighters contain the wildfires in Los Angeles. The inmates earn less than $10 per day. Of course, there is no guarantee that once released, the inmates will be able to get a job as a firefighter. Under different circumstances, many of those homeowners would not allow inmates anywhere near their homes.😁😎

https://www.newsweek.com/ukraine-trump-zelensky-aid-2013465 POTUS PJB is on his way out the door. To date, his administration has sent $65.9 billion dollars to Ukraine fighting an unwinnable war. In the meantime, politicians will tell the American people there isn't enough money for eliminating diseases, universal health care, providing food and housing to every citizen and eliminating student loan debt, etc. It reminds me of someone asking for $10 dollars and a person pulls a $10 thousand dollar wad of cash from their pocket and says, I don't have it.🤣 American taxpayers are financing endeavors that are not remotely within their own best interests.😎

It doesn't have to come from officialdom. I want to see the UAP/UFO/ET whenever and wherever it lands and/or receive indisputable evidence and proof. For example, the wildfires in California are very real. I don't have to be out there to know it's happening. As I wrote earlier, a personality quirk is that I believe half of what I see and none of what I hear without confirmation. The UAP/UFO/ET thing should be no different from any other event.😎

That's totally understandable. You're hoping and praying for a better world. Not just making reservations for a place in the afterlife. Black folks can stop these killings and make changes in the system but in addition to hope and prayer, it requires work on our part. The work includes dealing with Black folks who are working against us as they are complicit in helping to maintain the system of racism white supremacy. We have to accept the fact that all skin-folk ain't kinfolk. 😎

I don't want a stamp of approval from Officialdom. I want to see the UAP/EFO/ET for myself. No confusion.😎

Definitive information on the existence of UAP/UFO/ET is not in the public domain. Not even through FOIA (Freedom of Information Act). That's why they're hauling whistleblowers up to Capitol Hill to spill the beans. Their cans are empty so far.😁😎

Sure. Along with Black history, entrepreneurship and financial literacy, understanding financial instruments and markets is something should be teaching children in schools. Part of the indoctrination is turning a blind eye to the contradictions in the system. In homes, churches and schools, we should teaching the real truths to freedom.😎

The only way Black folks could have suppressed white supremacy would have been to distrust them and kill if necessary. Otherwise, all groups of people have internal issues as result of their differences. You're right. Powerless people resort to hope and prayer for a better situation. Revisit and/or study Black history. Sure. Hundreds of thousands of Black folks didn't survive the transatlantic cruise. Thousands were killed here in America because they didn't go along with the program. There were a lot of slave revolts. Of course, white folks aren't going to highlight that part of the history. They don't want Black folks to see themselves as rebels. The Caribbean is one place that ended slavery earlier because the Black folks refused it despite being tortured and killed. Haiti is one example of liberation. What do you consider the most recent actions of harsh and brutal retaliation from the government leading to broken souls? Black people are not giving up due to religious beliefs. It allows them to live with the system of racism white supremacy. 😎

There's a reason it is not common practice to train 5-year old's to fly planes. That applies to the majority of folks driving most vehicles. I still think it's a bit different when it comes to flying an aircraft. Very few people can jack a plane and joyride in it.😁😎

Stop hoping and praying. It is up to each individual to put in the work required to make changes. I'm not frustrated with believers. Some folks need an opiate, dope to cope with their condition. Don't put your trust in mankind. It is the source of the problems. It does work. History provides countless examples of Black people who have made changes. Again, I'm not frustrated with believers. I get it. I understand how they were indoctrinated. However, I don't believe those who are waiting on a higher power to intervene are fighting to free themselves from oppression. In fact, the concept of non-violence and obeying a master has a neutering effect on people. When Black folks were being whipped and lynched, there weren't enough slave revolts. When Black folks get killed by racists, there is no retaliation. When Black folks are mass incarcerated, there's no effort to free them. The list goes on in how Black folks have acquiesced to their oppression due to their religious beliefs.😎

Of course I do. Black Enterprise is a great source for that information. We should know our history including every Black CEO. Becoming wealthy would end Black oppression. Never give up. Keep pressing towards the mark. That's why I wrote the same energy Black folks pour into religion should be poured into wealth building. Black folks faithfully attend church services and/or study the Bible. We haven't given up on religion despite that their savior hasn't shown up yet. Oppression continues. Black folks can quote Bible scripture chapter and verse but don't understand how the New York Stock Exchange works. Nipsey Hussle didn't do anything wrong. Unfortunately, a jealous n8gglet killed him. Black folks have historically sold out their intellectual property, ideas and inventions. We have enriched other groups of people. Unfortunately, too many Black folks still think like slaves. The trick of the enemy is forcing Black folks to believe we cannot trust each other. For decades now, Black folks (FBA/ADOS) are taught to 1) go to church (religion) and 2) go to school (education) and 3) get a good job (labor). Our people have been conditioned to 1) work for someone else and 2) patronize businesses outside our own community. Entrepreneurship should be taught early along with 1) supporting our own businesses and 2) keeping our money among ourselves through vertical integration. In the same way Black folks pass along religion and education, entrepreneurial thinking has to become a way of life. Even if one doesn't start a business, they should think in terms of handling business. It's a mindset.😎

We as in Joe Q. Public don't have anything.😁😎

Right. Engineering knowledge isn't required. Understanding how flight controls works requires training. Even with a free pilot's license, I'm imagine you would book a few flight lessons with that instructor before taking to the friendly skies. Right. Operating it without knowledge or training could lead to disaster.😎

The company that everyone knows of and has probably used at least once to deliver packages was founded by a man who dropped out of school at 11 years old. At 19 years old, with a $100 dollar investment, James Casey started American Messenger Company in 1907. His company would later become United Parcel Service (UPS). The shipping industry catapulted another successful product...bubble wrap. UPS was used as one case study but there's no shortage of successful businesses past to present. To date, there is no Black-owned equivalent of Sam's Club or Am*zon or G**gle or F8cebook. In fact, there's no majority Black-owned professional sports franchise. As I mentioned in another thread, if Black folks poured more energy into studying success and wealth building instead of religion, freedom and a better life can enjoyed in the here and now instead of waiting on a sky fairy and/or afterlife.😎

The owner of our beloved forum lives in Florida.😁 But, it's not on @Troy to save Black history in his state of residence. Requires a collaborative effort. It's up to the Black elected leaders, celebrities, investors and citizens to keep their states from banning books.😎

Pimps in the pulpit is what some of us call preachers. Especially considering the majority of church members are women. There aren't too many men who are willing to sit up under another dude unless it's mutually beneficial. A minister, deacon or trustee has certain privileges being in close proximity to the main guy. Religion has been a legal hustle for a very long time. It's a multi-billion industry. As long as that dough keeps rolling in, the Vatican turns a blind eye to its pimps and pedophiles too.😎

The law will crack down on those who operate them without the *right* permissions and/or in an unsafe manner. Operating a drone may not require it but flying a plane definitely requires aviation training. That's why they issue pilot's license. There's a reason we don't see more privately owned airplanes flying around. Beyond the purchase price, owning a plane entails other costs (fuel, maintenance, insurance and storage, etc.). Sure. Plenty consumers can afford drone. Of no interest to me but I know a few folks who own drones. Funny issue is the *home* feature doesn't always work. The drone flies off and doesn't return. $500 just flew away. 🤣😎

The name changes but the objective remains the same...to keep people engaged in believing it.😎

@frankster, a drone hit one of the Super Scooper airplanes dropping water on the wildfire. The drone put a fist-sized hole in the left wing of the . No crash landing or loss of life. No UAP/UFO/ET. It was probably some clown trying to gather video for YouTube. 😁😎

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/01/10/obama-trump-jimmy-carter-funeral-video/77593085007/ At former POTUS Jimmy Carter's funeral service yesterday, former POTUS Obama shares a laugh with incoming POTUS-Elect. Of course, this does not indicate any type of friendship between them. However, it does show they belong to the same fraternity. Former FLOTUS Michelle Obama was absent. She was in Hawaii handling other business. The media didn't make too big a deal about it. All five (5) POTUS were in attendance at National Cathedral yesterday. Respects paid to POTUS Carter a statesman and humanitarian.😎

On cue, Right wing folks are blaming Democratic leadership for failure in response to the wildfires. They are mentioning budget cuts and DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) and the mayor traveling to Ghana are reasons that an area of Los Angeles the size of Pittsburgh has burned up. California has been a tinderbox for decades. They could cleared brush and cut down trees a long time ago. Of course, the people didn't want to give up the beautiful scenery, views and outdoor activities. Politicians act like children when it comes to pointing fingers at each other instead of solving problems.😎

Correct. Black immigrants do not share the history of slavery FBA/ADOS/AfroAmericans. They do no understand our perspective. Most non-FBA/ADOS Black folks think AfroAmericans should "get over it" when it comes to the legacy of slavery. Black immigrants respect, fear and admire white people. Go to any predominantly white country and the Black folks are just happy to be there. They aren't rocking the boat or ruffling any feathers. Just trying to get in where they fit and survive. Instead of building up their home countries, Black immigrants are showing up in lands of opportunity i.e. white countries in order to have a "better life". Here in America, white folks are more than happy to replace FBA/ADOS Black folks with those who are quiet, compliant and most importantly...allow them whitewash the history of America's original sin...slavery. Black folks in a white beauty pageant is an oxymoron. White folks do not see us as beautiful.😎