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I agree that... 1) She should be helped if it's a mental/psychological issue 2) justice should be blind and fair 3) we should dismantle the system of racism white supremacy. Justice wiil not be fair as long as #3 is in effect. Black folks usually cannot do what white folks do and get away with it. To avoid punishment, we must be vigilant in or personal responsibility and accountability. So, until we execute #3, Black folks aren't doing ourselves any favors in breaking laws knowing the deck is stacked against us. We can walk and chew gum at the same time. Get on code. Dismantle the system. Replace it with true justice; a system of balance and fairness. 😎

Slippery slope because you'll have too many people working longer. There's only a finite number of jobs. Old folks should move out of the way and enjoy the remainder of their Iives. Let younger folks do the heavy lifting. 😎

The young lady brought this whole situation on herself. It's about personal responsibility and accountability. AfroAmericans already know there's a bullseye on their backs and it's magnified. Can't miss it. 😎

I haven't thought about buying a paddle boat in the event of a flood.😁 That woman stick with seven cats should sell them to raise money to fix her grill🤣.😎

That would lead to wondering if Africa and China are withholding similar information. I cannot imagine the US is the only place aliens would visit and/or allow themselves to be sighted/captured.😁😎

The US is the #1 super power in the world because it has strategic alliances all over the globe. North Korea is the only Asian country that isnt dependent on the US. Even China's economy is built on doing business with the US. It would take a whole lot of ifs for Asian countries to close ranks and turn against the US.😎

Yep. Things that make you go hmmm usually don't add up to much. 🤣 As I mentioned in another thread, human beings were blessed/cursed with an imagination that allows them to think and/or believe anything. There's some kind of arrogance or delusion that allows people to think they were the one of the few to see Bigfoot or talk to animals or be contacted by aliens, etc. For whatever reason, some people just have to believe in all kinds of sh8t that doesn't exist. 😁😎

It would have to be a catastrophic event that forces human beings to depend on each other. Anything short of catastrophic and rest assured that white folks will close ranks and try to figure out how to control everyone else.🤣😎

Didn't mean to strike a nerve.🤣 Seriously, that's why I wrote folks over a certain age should be advisors and consultants. If a septuagenarian or older still has a sharp mind and they want to contribute, surely they should be a part of life the conversation and decison-making. But, the reality is that the older one gets, 1) they become less physically fit, innovative and productive and 2) less likely being able to relate to the needs of younger folks. Again, there's a reason for mandatory retirement in several fields. Limited liability. Seizing up, falling, confusion and dying on the job are telltale signs that someone is probably beyond their expiration date like a carton of milk.🤣 I'm definitely not advocating age discrimination. We should be realistic when it comes to jobs for senior citizens. H8ll, we have labor laws and age restrictions on people working below a certain age.😎

Sure. Non-white folks don't have the weapons or military strength therefore they don't stand a chance when it comes to going to war against white folks. Arabs or even the Chinese could try to raise up against white supremacy. Neither stands a snowball chance in h8ll of winning. The US and its allies have way too much firepower. Then, as a last resort there's always the nuclear option. That's why the system of white supremacy needs to be destroyed from the inside out.😎

Nope. It's all about money and power. White folks have zero integrity especially when it comes to domination and subjugation. Look no further than the current conflict. Hamas alleged snuck attacked Israel killing a bunch of folks and taking hostages. The Israeli response isn't just to punish Hamas. As retribution, Israel is willing to kill every Palestinian left in the region. The US has given the green-light. There are protests from Arabs in surrounding areas.But they won't get too involved because their money will dry up. 😎

Right. An undetectable higher form of intelligence would also be able to directly affect the actions of human beings too. Otherwise, the human imagination is a piece of work in terms of what we think and believe.😎

A higher form of intelligence could easily get around these clown azz governments.🤣😎

Yeah, he won't change the hearts and minds of old civil rights Black folks but I believe younger people will start demanding more for their vote. I hope that future generation of folks will come up with term limits for these old azz politicians who are freezing up at the podium or falling down or dying in office. IMO, politicians over 70 years old should be advisors and consultants. No need for them to run anything heavier than their mouths. 😁 There's a reason private companies don't hire old people and force employees to retire at some point.😎

I would love to know what Neely Fuller Jr. thinks of Umar.😁 Agreed that those brothas and several other folks do give conscience Black folks and listeners food for thought. Former pro basketball player Kwame Brown who was quiet throughout his playing career is someone who has erupted in calling out clowns and BS and dropping nuggets of wisdom too. 😎

Wait a minute bro...they can freely go around drawing circles in the crops but they can't produce anything. They could drop a ground full of beans and rice all over the planet and bounce. That would feed billions of people.😁😎

I agree that Black folks should be neutral on that situation over there. There are Ethiopian-Israelis so it's not a surprise that they would be in military service which is a requirement at a certain age.😎

Yep. Israel has major protection from the US. Their Arab neighbors don't want the smoke that would come with being too aggressive against or attacking them. 😎

That's how folks end up being led in the 1st place. When folks aren't working towards their own personal plan or agenda, it's easier to make them followers. The Democratic party takes the Black vote for granted without having to deliver anything tangible. 😎

This dude says he doesn't have time to deal with the Arab issue in Gaza and then proceeds to start spittin' for 16 minutes. 🤣 I'll be glad when he stops mentioning the FDMG Academy. It doesn't take a decade to build a charter school.😁 At this point, folks enjoy his rhetoric. Just mention the CashApp info and keep it moving. 😎

Crop circles are the handiwork of landscapers. They could be intelligent and/or just plain outta sight and dyn-o-mite.🤣😎

They should have restructured and downsized when the store was acquired back in 2015. The handwriting has only been on he wall since 1994 when Amaze-On burst onto the scene but officially going public in 1997. I realize there are lots of moving parts there with jobs and inventories and serving the community. However, change is inevitable especially when technology takes over and/or becomes more efficient. I hope Tattered Cover emerges from chapter 11 reorganization with a renewed sense of purpose.😎

Under the eye for an eye principle, the Palestinian body count will be exponentially greater than Israel. Israel is using the Hamas *attack* as an excuse to reclaim Gaza and every other piece of land from the Palestinians. The US government has cosigned the slaughter of a whole group of people. It will be similar to the shock and awe of Iraq in 2003.😎

Sign of the times. Best Buy will no longer sell CDs and DVDs. Print (books, magazines, newspapers) and and physical media (CDs, DVDs, vinyl, tape) will continue to disappear r as we continue to produce digitally and rely on download, streaming and cloud services. IMO, brick and mortar businesses will only survive if they add value and provide an experience to the community. Cross-collateralize products and services. For example, in order to increase foot traffic, a future brick and mortar bookstore might have to bring in live entertainment and sell food and beverages too.😎

Most people like to hang out in popular spaces whether in the real world or virtual. Same goes for consumption of things whether it's music, books, movies, clothes, shoes, cars, etc. It's has little or nothing to do with quality of content moreso than mental accessibility. Again, many people like to be in the crowd. Anything that requires a deeper dive or heavier lift mentally will be an acquired taste from an engagement or participation perspective. However, make content simple and plain or crass and vulgar; folks will eat it up like McDonald's food. Cheap entertainment. Brotha @Troy, stay the course. I know you've been rocking AALBC for a long minute now. The site will grow as it's meant to happen.😎