ProfD

13 minutes ago, Cynique said:

I want some good ol trashy melodrama to amuse me. 

Netflix is probably the best place to start. Between the search engine and  categorization of programming and recommended viewing  based on habits, it will provide a list of content matching the criteria.

The late Dr. Frances Cress Welsing said black folks shouldn't procreate until they're at least 30 years old and married. That would definitely solve a few problems and prevent crimes. 

Everything is about scale. Not all businesses require a physical location which generally means more overhead and operating costs.

However, that doesn't preclude an endowment by way of each and everyone making a charitable contribution to AALBC and spreading the word of its existence. 

The internet created a paradigm shift in the way businesses set up and operate. It's definitely a win for smaller businesses. 

Post pandemic, the future will be less buildings and more shared spaces (hoteling) and remote work.  

Again, AALBC will be a fine institution as long as we the people continue to put our proverbial 2 cents in it. Of course, that has to be adjusted for inflation. 

45 minutes ago, Pioneer1 said:

Personally, I’m not so easily swayed by a pretty face or banging body — they are a dime a dozen. 
 

But more than that, she has the FEMININITY to go along with it.

 

I don't like her politics or her conniving ways but she carries herself like a LADY.
She's not loud or vulgar.  
Very feminine and lady like....that's what attracts me.

A woman's politics is among the least things I look for if I'm looking for a mate or even a sexual partner.
 

As a s8x partner, I can see where a woman's politics wouldn't matter one iota. No real conversations required.

However, if she's a mate, her thoughts could make for some head scratching conversations at the dinner table which might even lead to arguments. No good per NF Jr. 

A woman who looks nice and is feminine and intelligent with no drama still comes a dime a dozen or at least a nickle a half dozen.

14 hours ago, Pioneer1 said:

 

ProfD

 

I guess the question becomes what are we drinking and pouring out for Gen Powell since his thread has become a watering hole


Hmmm..........I'm not sure.

Seeing as how he was not just a military man but a General....

How about some STEEL RESERVE???

 

 

 

 

 

I'm a Corona dude but I could turn up a Steel Reserve 211 for the General. 

49 minutes ago, Troy said:

It is sad his death has been used “evidence” against getting vaccinated.

I blame the media for giving it bandwidth especially using the General's passing. 

4 hours ago, Pioneer1 said:

I wasn't too crazy about beer.
When I do drink....it's usually wine or white liquor mixed with juice.

When I DID drink brew it was usually Colt -  45   and Crazy Horse.

I guess the question becomes what are we drinking and pouring out for Gen Powell since his thread has become a watering hole.

1 hour ago, Cynique said:

I tune into all of the TV staples on this subject: DATELINE, 20/20, 48 hours, Discovery ID,  and last but not least, "Fatal Attraction", which is a black series that I watch on a regular basis. 

There's a few more like  "I Almost Got Away with It" and "Murder in the Thirst". 

The funniest part to me is how any of these people really think they're going to get away with their crime.

Technology has only made it easier for detectives and forensic specialists to do their jobs.

The dumb sh8t people do and trail of clues  they leave behind usually don't take more than 15 minutes to solve.

The 1st 48 is hilarious especially when they get folks in the interrogation room. Eventually, the story doesn't add up, their head drops,  true confession and they go out in cuffs. 

Cynique, I think you've covered the bases in providing excellent advice to young ladies. 

if I may tell young fellas overflowing with testosterone how they should interpret this PSA:

Hunt thirsty well beyond menopause cougars. Buy a pair of rose colored glasses to make them look vivacious and a tub of K-Y Jelly to make them more pliable.

If you're really lucky, she'll love to f8ck and cook and may have a few coins too.

Do not spend the night as you may not appreciate how she smells and  prepares for bed and/or how she looks in the morning when she awakes. 

I think we've provided some good advice to both sides of the aisle. Hopefully, they'll heed it and be great. 

Lenny White's drum solo is killin'. 

However, when Lenny put on that outfit, I hope he didn't think or believe he was killin' the game fashion-wise.  Then, he's wearing a head condom, er, bonnet. 

These must be his grand chillun walking around in public wearing PJs, bonnets and Crocs.

11 minutes ago, Troy said:

 

There has never been a shortage of celebrities, not just Black ones, willing to do anything to maximize their wealth. 

 

That is why we are not bazillionaire.  The Carters not only know what to do to get super rich thet are willing to do it.   

Celebrities are super rich.  They are not wealthy. 

The Carters have rapped and sang and danced their way into a huge bag of money.  No doubt about it.  But, they didn't have to lighten up in order to get it.

The beauty of Hip-Hop music is that it was street.  Folks didn't have to sell out in order to get paid from it. 

Jay-Z could be himself and make it based on his gfit for lyrical wordplay.  In fact, he still hasn't changed much.  I don't see him becoming white.  He hasn't gotten a lip reduction either.

OTOH, Jay-Z's wife has fallen into the entertainment trap. She too made a fortune prior to this latest round of whitening. But, there are folks in her ear leading her to believe "darling, this makeover will be beautiful".  I don't think she's whitening on purpose.

Between the rise of Hip-Hop and fall of the King of Pop, I thought black folks would learn and understand that they could be unapologetically black and successful at the same time.  It worked from the late 1980s through early 2000s. 

For the most part, many black entertainers are staying true to themselves.  Lizzo hasn't become bulimic or aneroxic and/or whitened herself...yet.

So, this week, I managed to watch an episode of this show.  It does contain the typical escapism i.e. blacks folks doing white people sh8t.

Sure enough, the alphabet soup community has managed to infuse themselves in it too.  Beautiful young black sistas who are being cast...a, b, c, d, e, f, g.... 

Again, I'm not surprised considering who's behind the show.  Sad. 

The wonderful thing about the news is that it doesn't have to be fabricated. 

The stem cell and Botox shot POTUS PJB (Papa Joe Biden) feels some kinda way about folks not getting jabbed:

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-says-police-officers-first-responders-should-be-fired-for-refusing-jab

On 10/18/2021 at 11:06 PM, Pioneer1 said:

I doubt it will go that far but if so, I'm guessing national guard would get called up similar to during protests.

 

Or start deputizing the racist militia groups.

By default, this could happen if enough law enforcement and first responders walk off the job. 

Now, I'd imagine they would deploy their skillset on the underground/black market i.e. work for the militia groups in their respective communities.

But still, it ain't the same as being able to call 911 when the baby stops breathing or grandma falls outta her chair lift and can't get up and Life Alert doesn't work.

Candace Owens is so smart that she's dumb. Same goes for Sen Ted Cruz.

Instead of solving problems in their own backyard, those two crash dummies have nerve to speak on Australia. Not a good look at all.

Then, they wonder why folk hate Americans. Being arrogant, nosey and stupid aren't endearing human qualities.

Candace and Ted both need to take several seats. 

1 hour ago, Mzuri said:

If I had all their money I'd be trying to live off the interest and dividends.

I wouldn't be doing much of anything.

I'd just be kicked back chillin'.  

That is all.

 

Unless they decide to retire from the entertainment business, there's no telling when the bosses are going to let them chill and live off interest and dividends. 

Excuse me Mrs. Queen Bey, where's that gotd8mn album you owe me to fulfill your contract.

@Mzuri,

1 hour ago, Mzuri said:

Based on his comments here, I am fairly certain that Pioneer has a great sense of humor, he just seems a bit uptight when that humor is directed at him. 

My humor is never directed at anyone here.  But, I see that Pioneer has a funny bone too.

1 hour ago, Pioneer1 said:

Considering Pioneer missed it on the vax joke or didn't find it funny, I'll have to figure out something else.

Completely went over my head.
I'm not the brightest bulb in the lamp.
You're dealing with a man who barely graduated highschool....LOL
 

I thought you were being serious because I've spoken to a couple people who really DID think that passing out free jabs is a form of "Universal Healthcare".

Nah bro, I'm not buying the dim bulb one bit. You're tracking for the most part. As long as you don't make that Meek Mill artwork your screensaver. 

I figure anybody over a half century years old has guzzled down at least one OE 800 back in the day. 

18 minutes ago, Pioneer1 said:

ProfD

 

 

The vax is a dry run at  universal healthcare and so far, they haven't been able to give it away to enough folks.

 

It is?
I don't see how.

Too me it just looks like a push to get people jabbed and that's it.
For the most part they aren't paying for other medical bills or treatments.

 

It's like the Civil Rights Movement....most will BENEFIT from it but most won't be able to participate in it.

Leave June Bug on the couch with his O.E. 800 and Popeyes chicken sammiches.....

 

BTW, have I told you that you keep me in stitches.  And so does ProfD.
 Y'all crack me up.

Whatever it takes to put a smile on your face 
 

Bro, while we're tackling serious stuff I try to use the emojis to let y'all know when I'm clowning too. 

It always takes a small percentage of folks to do the heavy lifting for the masses. "That's just the way it is". 

Mzuri, I hope the humor comes through in what I post and you can get a good laugh. I believe that's the best medicine. 

Considering Pioneer missed it on the vax joke or didn't find it funny, I'll have to figure out something else. 

26 minutes ago, Pioneer1 said:

I actually support Universal Healthcare.

 

Everybody who is a citizen of this nation should be able to walk into the hospital and get treatment and admission 100% free for as long as it takes to heal them.

Same with medication.  All necessary medications should be 100% free for citizens.  The ONLY reason we don't have it in this nation is because of racism.

 

A lot of our people think that ALL you need to do is just vote somebody in office and then go sit down somewhere and lay on the couch and wait for them to do everything.  It doesn't work that way.

 

Once you get the right person in office, then you have to STAY on their ass and keep pressure on them to constantly push your agenda and policies and keep sending them money to keep them re-elected and living comfortable to reduce their chances of selling out.

 

She also has some sort of connection to the little girls killed in the 1963 Birmingham Alabama Church B--bing.

The vax is a dry run at  universal healthcare and so far, they haven't been able to give it away to enough folks.

Otherwise, we agree the US should have a robust universal healthcare system.  Racism, greed and capitalism is the trinity that won't allow it to happen.

Yep.  Politicians take the black vote for granted and as a joke because we do not have an agenda.

It doesn't make sense to  cast a vote, hit the liquor store or weed spot and grab a chicken box or fish plate and head back to couch hibernation for 4 years. 

It's hader to hold slippery politicians and elected folks accountable when they haven't been given anything to do.

Condi Rice had a childhood friend who died in that 1963 terrorist attack. 

On 10/20/2021 at 4:53 PM, Mzuri said:

Two checks are better than one, that's for sure.

 

At what point will these two have enough wealth to stop 

their money grubbing ways.

As long as they are relevant, the money will contine to flow.  To a certain extent, it's out of their hands.  The public has to decide if/when they're tired of enriching them. 

52 minutes ago, Mzuri said:

I don't have a problem with governments and pharma making money, but it is  evident that they are prioritizing profits over the general public's health, and that is WRONG.

 

For a very long time now, governments and pharma have been prioritizing profits over general public health. 

The cost of prescription medication in the US is higher than it should be for most of the folks who really need it. 

WIthout money in the bank and/or robust health insurance to cover prescriptions and/or hospital stays, many people die because they cannot afford to live.

There's absolutely no reason that in the weathiest country on the planet, folks are dying because they cannot afford medication.

BIg pharma can drop the price on a pill or a drug and still make money.  Even dope fiends get discounts.

38 minutes ago, Pioneer1 said:

Problem is, I'm not sure if money will ever BE removed from politics.

 

And to be honest with you, I like the idea of being able to slide a person a few bucks or do a favor for them to get what I want anyway.

 

One of the problems with many AfroAmericans is they have a very immature way of looking at the world.

Running around hoping that someone "likes" them or treats them nice....instead of mapping out clear objective and then going for the goal by any means necessary.

If me and you own a construction company and our goal it to get the contract from the city to build the new school.
I'm gonna have all kinds of lunch and dinner parties with the Mayor and city council to shmooze them for that contract...lol

Money will never be removed from politics but there has to be limits, checks and balances.

Surely, when it comes to doing business if helps to know the right folks too.  Being able to schmooze is part of the game.

Still, checks and balances are required in order to do get things done in fairness, deceny and order.  It also helps in producing justice and correctness. 

On 10/18/2021 at 8:58 PM, Pioneer1 said:

Where IS that sexy gap toothed Condoleeza anyway???

Condi recently showed up on The View:

https://decider.com/2021/10/20/condoleezza-rice-the-view-hosts-feuds/

I don't know what she stood to gain in hanging out with that cackling crew.

2 hours ago, Mzuri said:

Pfizer has power to 'silence' governments and 'maximize profits,'

Governments are run by greedy politicians who will do anything for money.  BIg pharma is a huge paymaster. 

If/when money is removed from politics, it will actually work to serve the people.  Until then, it's all about special interests. 

28 minutes ago, Cynique said:

Is this a contest to see who can come up with the most  - what? 

Nope.  Just acknowledging that I've listened to a lot of music. 

4 minutes ago, Pioneer1 said:

Get busy living or expedite dying.  

 

Now wait a minute.....
Lol, didn't I hear that...or something similar...on the Shawshank Redemption??

Right after that funny old dude finished bagging groceries, went home, and climbed the chair.

 

That is correct.  Excellent movie.  Red was the man.  Brooks couldn't take it on the outside.  Andy got out. 

36 minutes ago, Pioneer1 said:

However, to keep it real...I have to take exception to Nina.

For some reason I found her a bit too masculine for my tastes.
Voice all deep.
Kind of angry or tough in demeanor.

When I think of deep dark chocolate Black beauty, I think of........
 

Lauryn Hill
Lupita Nyong'o

Viola Davis

 

Point taken regarding Nina Simone.  Everything about her beauty (look, voice, demeanor, etc.) is appreciated by a man who's totally secure in his own masculinity.

To me, the women listed are extremely beautiful too and to varying degrees, I believe they could potentially give off that Nina vibe as well.  Especially Lauryn and Viola. 

Of the 3, I'd choose Viola Davis every time and twice on Sunday. 

I wanted to beat my man Denzel Washington azz aka Troy in Fences the way he had my girl Viola snotting and crying and sh8t.  

Viola was gangsta in Widows so I didn't have to f8ck Liam Neeson up.  

A day ago, I saw an interview with Gen Powell from July 2021.  His mind was still sharp and voice clear.  3 months later, he's outta here like last year.

Time isn't waiting around or standing still for anyone.  Get busy living or expedite dying.  The lattter is inevitable.