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ProfD

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  1. Anybody who has to drug another person in order to get it is a lame coward. There's no excuse for bullies and predators. Kill them. That mayor isn't doing herself any favors especially in the way she's handling the situation. Straight ghetto.๐Ÿ˜ When I heard that were paying that wannabe dude $300/per hour for that BS, I had to laugh out loud.๐Ÿคฃ Plenty men have lost their lives and/or have been brought to ruin over that nappy dugout. Wars have been waged on the strength of a piece of snatch. Guess you'd have to be a man to understand it. ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜Ž
  2. This by a ballistic missile mile.๐Ÿคฃ Israel has an iron dome missile defense system. The US has shot down about 200 Iranian drones. All of these countries have the most advanced weaponry to fight with and protect themselves. None of them appears to be using prayer to change a d8mn thing.๐Ÿ˜Ž
  3. Right. But as long as certain items and materials have to be imported, they have to deal with foreigners willing to recognize their currency.๐Ÿ˜Ž
  4. Gangsters at the highest level. Not just the ones they romanticize in mafia movies.๐Ÿ˜Ž
  5. Facts. Colonizers took control of their resources (land) and minds (religion). No guns required until necessary. That makes the system of racism white supremacy the most powerful religion on the planet.๐Ÿ˜Ž
  6. Right. Agape is synonymous with unconditional. Requires less letters to spell. Lazy.๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜Ž
  7. It shouldn't matter as long as they're using it within the country. Foreign currency exchange would be the only slippery slope when trying to convert their dollars to another currency outside the country. Right. This was a Gaddafi initiative for all of Africa before they assassinated hIm.๐Ÿ˜Ž
  8. White folks by failing to do anything to dismantle the system of racism white supremacy are still organized when it comes to maintaining it. ๐Ÿ˜Ž
  9. In the case above, I think brotha @Troy left out the word *not*...mutually exclusive. But, he'll answer for himself. The resident agnostic was brought up in a Christian household and family and clearly it didn't work.๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜Ž
  10. Facts as usual.๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฟ More facts.๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฟ Religion and white supremacy are the highest forms of mind control on the planet.๐Ÿ˜Ž
  11. Human greed, selfishness, jealousy, envy and hate lead to most of the problems between human beings. Agape love would resolve the problems affecting human beings. For various reasons, we're not overly interested in it. I understand the history of humanity and how we got to this point. Hopefully this makes my point more clear. ๐Ÿ˜Ž
  12. As I stated in a post above, love would solve 99% of the problems between human beings. Realistically, I also agreed with Cynique aka Contrarian. It's never gonna happen for several reasons. ๐Ÿ˜Ž
  13. Religious people don't seem to have a lot to say when it comes to protesting wars. Thousands of women and children are being murdered in these current conflicts. Yet, there's no huge outcry for a cease-fire from the holy folks. I doubt Russia and Israel are pouring that much money into the coffers.๐Ÿ˜Ž
  14. The consolation prize of $28M means nothing to the young man because he will never be able to enjoy any parts of it in his present condition. Brotha Curtis nailed it on that song. The music is fire.๐Ÿ˜ Of course, there's no eternal damnation of the soul. Heaven and h8ll are right here on earth.๐Ÿ˜Ž
  15. Yep. Even with OJ's passing, white folks are still spitting venom. In their minds, that n8gga got away with killing those beautiful people.๐Ÿคฃ A few broadcasters were blatantly calling OJ a killer/slasher despite that he was found not guilty. The media is also speculating if any portion of OJ's estate will go to the families. Again, he was found not guilty. However, a $30M+ civil lawsuit was awarded against OJ which in effect found him responsible, er, guilty of something. Nobody has been able to collect on it. Whatever is left of OJ's estate should go to his heirs. There's really nothing left to see. That case is closed for good now. ๐Ÿ˜Ž
  16. True that.๐Ÿคฃ It's not only Blacks and Whites though. The same applies to all tribes (race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, generation, political affiliation, favorite sports team, etc.). As long as people see themselves differently in one way or another, it will be harder for them to love across the aisle. ๐Ÿ˜Ž
  17. A great question that every human being should ponder. Especially those who want the world to be a better place. Unfortunately, there are too many distractions that keep people dazed and confused and indifferent to others. The simple answer is *love*. Most people know what is feels like to be loved or have an idea of how it should feel. Love just needs to be spread like a virus. That would solve 99% of the problems between humans.๐Ÿ˜Ž
  18. Right. Definitely not easy work. Requires aptitude. Sometimes, the work can be hazardous too. But, it's work that must get done. So, there will always be a demand for skilled folks. It's good that people are getting hip to fact that in some ways the US higher education system is a business scam. ๐Ÿ˜Ž
  19. Don't get your hopes up too high. Most everything will remain the same.๐Ÿ˜‰ This was the equivalent of a muted fireworks display. Instead of waiting until next year for it to happen again, it's 20 years.๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜Ž
  20. https://sports.yahoo.com/oj-simpson-dead-at-76-after-battle-with-cancer-family-announces-153653507.html Former gridiron great OJ Simpson passed away from cancer at age 76. Regardless of the circus that his life became after football, OJ Simpson was one of the greatest football players of all time. ๐Ÿ˜Ž
  21. College tuition is going through the atmosphere. Student loan debt is ridiculous. Non-STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) degrees will become less valuable especially as technology takes over jobs that do not require human hands. Folks are beginning to have the conversation that trade schools might be a better option than a 4 year degree from a college or university. STEM degrees will most likely always land a job somewhere. However, Liberal Arts and Business majors might be in trouble. Talk to young Black folks within your circle about considering a trade especially if they aren't STEM strong. Don't get it twisted....an electrician, plumber, welder, carpenter, mechanic, etc., can make just as much or more money than someone with a degree. Also, a tradesperson can still get a degree too. Especially if they plan to run a business.๐Ÿ˜Ž
  22. @aka Contrarian, your compass will correct. I'm claiming that you will awake tomorrow feeling like your normal self. Your time isn't up.๐Ÿค—๐Ÿ˜Ž
  23. Societal dysfunction is like cancer. There's no money in the cure. Plenty money to be made maintaining it. A whole lotta folks are getting paid through social dysfunction i.e. law enforcement agencies, judicial system, prison industrial complex, hospitals, social services, etc. That's just to name a few. So many ancillary businesses and services draw money from the same well.๐Ÿ˜Ž
  24. There's no entertainment in watching another person die by any method. It's definitely an insult to our forebears for Black folks to make a joke of hanging. Yet, the further removed from our history Black folks get, the more indifferent they will be to the brutality and oppression and post traumatic stress inflicted upon generations of people. Mention anything related to slavery and its after effects and some people will literally say that it was a long time ago and we need to get over it. A combination of miseducation and cognitive dissonance have led many Black folks to finding alternative ways to navigate the prison of racism white supremacy. Right now, Black history is being whitewashed. The endgame is having future generations of Black folks believe slavery never existed and accepting racism white supremacy.๐Ÿ˜Ž
  25. https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/total-solar-eclipse-04-08-24-scn/index.html I believe today's solar eclipse came and went without too much fanfare beyond millions of people staring at the sky wearing paper glasses with cellophane lens.๐Ÿ˜ Folks who had the best seats along the path of totality had 4 minutes to witness the event. It will take 20 years for that particular solar eclipse to come back around. @aka Contrarian already mentioned that she'll check back Tuesday. Sooner is fine too. Paging @Chevdove to the deck.๐Ÿคฃ This is a post-eclipse roll call. Check in and let us know you were not abducted or affected in one way or another. ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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