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ProfD

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  1. Men built the world in which we live. They run it too. Point blank. Women play a critical role in the continuum of our species and its development. There is no life without procreation. Men and women work together resulting in 8 billion people running around on the planet. ๐Ÿ˜Ž
  2. The government gets money from the auto industry. Saving it was an investment. The government breaks up monopolies to keep one individual or company from squeezing everyone else out of the free market of capitalism. It's a safeguard. Communism has its pros and cons. People still have freewill. I've never had an account on F8cebook or Instagr8m or Tw8tter/X. I don't use those platforms for anything. The government didn't drive people to social media. It only puts guardrails in place to keep those entities from taking over. A Democracy seeks to make Capitalism fair. Our system has its warts but there's a reason people that for many decades now have been emigrating form all over the planet to crash land in America. America is the greatest nation on the planet because its system of free market enterprise (Capitalism) works. In America, people can become as successful as their talent, intelligence, ambition, desire and luck allows. The government is not an impediment.๐Ÿ˜Ž
  3. Not at all. You're maintaining class. There's a place for that other sh8t. This isn't that place. Still, that doesnโ€™t mean we cannot have fun with any subject. I believe whether it is a joke or an image or whatever, it can be carefully crafted and tastefully done without being crass. There are comedians who do not litter their jokes with curse words. Still funny. Same thing can apply to s8xual and erotic material. A picture of a ๐ŸŒ or ๐Ÿฅ can be hilarious in certain context.๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜Ž
  4. Understood your point. From a comedic perspective, the best jokes are indirect. For example, Martin Lawrence addressed a heckler with "I don't come to your momma's job kicking d8cks outta her mouth." ๐Ÿคฃ You're right...most jokes at the juvenile level were more personal attacks that could strike a nerve because there was truth in them. The jokes were harmless to the extent that Black folks didn't commit suicide or fail to become productive adults. Even if they remained the same.๐Ÿ˜Ž
  5. I saw the video. I don't understand why she didn't file charges at the time. But, 16 years later, there's a $30 million dollar civil lawsuit. I believe there could be a pattern of behavior with Diddy. Again, the charges have just been filed. We have to wait and see how the trial plays out. The incoming POTUS was charged with and found guilty of s8xual assault. He has admitted to treating women however he wants because he's rich. Other cases are being dropped. That guy is getting ready to run the country. Like Cosby, we have not seen any proof of the charges against Diddy. Allegations flying around all of a sudden. Let's see what comes out in court. D8mning evidence came out against R. Kelly proving his guilt. A whole documentary too. R. Kelly only p8ssed off Jews to the extent that he won't be making more money for them.๐Ÿคฃ They were either on their way to being found guilty or convicted in court. Interestingly, Weinstein's cases may be overturned. Jew privilege remains to be seen. Sure. Punishment is handed out to other groups of people far more frequently and swiftly. My point wasn't that Jews aren't convicted of crimes. I'm just wondering if Diddy p8ssed off his benefactors.๐Ÿ˜Ž
  6. I haven't seen the fight or any backstage footage. I heard the guy Iron Mike was talking to and kissed was his son. The camera crew must have caught Iron Mike walking around in his jock strap. Only way to catch him.azz out.๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜Ž
  7. Strategic moves make sense. Richest man on the planet doesn't really have to *borrow* money. He's definitely not worried about investors.๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜Ž
  8. OK. POTUS OJ has half-baked ideas masquerading as policies.๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜Ž
  9. Define a proper and effective life. The incoming POTUS is a convict. Diddy should have done his dirt in a country where it is allowed. Like others before him, Diddy thought money gave him power. Clive Davis was his Jewish benefactor. Diddy couldn't get out on a $50 million bail. His money wasn't *good* enough. The people he p8ssed off might may be Jewish.๐Ÿ˜Ž
  10. Capitalism. Slippery slope of Communism. Under Capitalism, these things start out privately-owned like Microsoft. Welcome to Capitalism. Nobody was forced into using those platforms. However, the fact that folks flocked to it made the owners rich. Socialism is the form of government that is antithetical to Capitalism. The trick is coming up with the next big thing especially if the desire to be wealthy.๐Ÿ˜Ž
  11. In my hood, skinny folks got jone'd on (cap, snap) as well especially if they looked like those Save the Children commercials or crack-heads.๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜Ž
  12. That is how a movement starts up. There is nothing inherently wrong with remaining true to B1 because every other group of people has cultural ties that bind them. Sure. People from all over the spectrum will join a movement that piques their interests. Still, those same non-FBA folks will have a loyalty and allegiance to their own culture first and foremost. Understanding that distinction makes all the difference in the success of a movement. I keep it a bean with all of my non-FBA folks. If some sh8t breaks out, I already know which way most of them will run. I'd be surprised if they didn't. If non-FBA folks cannot fix their home countries and/or never return there, I certainly would not trust their loyalty to me. My counsel to non-FBA family is that we're still alive when the dust settles, we'll reconnect and resume having food and drinks and a good time.๐Ÿ˜Ž
  13. Considering that POTUS OJ's talking points don't truly reflect *policies*, he actually wins based on patriarchy and/or personality. Those millions of folks who showed up at his rallies wearing those goofy azz hats, t-shirts and waving flags actually do *like* him too.๐Ÿ˜Ž
  14. That's simple...Musk bought Twitter because he could afford it.๐Ÿ˜Ž
  15. I've always had access to plenty women.๐Ÿ˜Ž
  16. My bad. POTUS OJ did follow tradition and pick a Black man, Scott Turner, for HUD Secretary. ๐Ÿ˜Ž
  17. None wasn't among the choices. I'm old enough that I don't have to live vicariously through anyone or anything.๐Ÿ˜Ž
  18. Supoosedlly, *they* had a strong case against Bill Cosby. Locked him up too. Same goes for POTUS OJ. Cases dropped. He's still a convict but heading back to the White house. I think Diddy p8ssed off the *wrong* folks. ๐Ÿ˜Ž
  19. The algorithms will mainly serve to further enrich those who are already wealthy and a handful of lucky investors.๐Ÿ˜Ž
  20. Each and every last one of them deserves the Bernie Mac slap: POTUS OJ hasn't even appointed a Black person to be Secretary of HUD this time around.๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜Ž
  21. Right. We knew he was going to pardon his son. He didn't have to lie about it. Thanks for providing context. ๐Ÿ˜Ž
  22. Grassroots movement. As brotha @richardmurray reminds me, there's no Black collective. Just different tribes. Just like the Civil Rights movement. Not all Black folks were down with the program. Of course. They'll be grinning and smiling and ready to blow it on some dumb sh8t. Like Dave Chapelle said...n8gglets buying a truck full of Newports.๐Ÿคฃ Yep. They'll give a bunch of excuses and claim being down but moving in silence.๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜Ž
  23. Sure. The main reason rich folks need politicians is to remove obstacles that prevent them from making more money. Until reparations comes down the pike, Black folks should be putting money behind their goals and objectives. Most politicians don't really *work for free*. They cater to special and permanent interests. Black folks need to develop that mentality and stand on that business.๐Ÿ˜Ž
  24. Different strokes. I find it challenging. ๐Ÿ˜ There's something about knocking that fake azz armor suit off a woman. Being able to see, hear and feel the female underneath that BS is rewarding. It's even more hilarious when that woman thinks she is a *man*. Tackle that snatch box and unleash the estrogen she's bottled up like baby oil. No confusion.๐Ÿคฃ I just think it's unfortunate when both women and men require some form of validation to boost their self-esteem.๐Ÿ˜Ž
  25. The Indian-Americans in those cabinet level positions happen to be some of the most loyal POTUS OJ supporters. Similar to Nikki Haley the 1st time around. Their appointments do not lift any boats in their communities.๐Ÿ˜Ž

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