ProfD

Another mass shooting event in the US. 18 killed and 13 injured. The shooter is a marksman who just 2 weeks ago was in a mental health facility. Not only was this killer allowed to keep his weapons. He made a few statements on social media about killing folks. The FBI is at his house asking him to come out with his hands up. Considering what this killer has already done, the authorities should force their way into his home and take him down. The craziest part is whether it's an active war or shooting event or standoff...the media is reporting live from ground zero. 😎

Firstly, there are no real Black leaders in the US. They are spokespersons who have appointed themselves to speak on our behalf. We do not follow them. Over 150 years and counting, the actions of Black folks indicate a complacency with some form of hyper-federalism. Black folks aren't interested in having their own state in which to govern and enrich themselves. Having built the US, AfroAmericans are entitled to the same citizenship and governance that benefits white folks. However, not having benefited from the wealth created by our ancestors and thoroughly enjoyed by white folks, some AfroAmericans believe we should receive reparations to include a number of things. Most importantly, cut the checks. But, in terms of governance, AfroAmericans as full US citizens want equality and justice; a system of balance and fairness. Non-Afro-American Black folks are totally satisfied with the status quo of hyper federalism. They're just happy to live, work and play among white folks.😎

There's absolutely nothing wrong with being helpful and caring. Human beings should practice it with each other as early and as often as possible. Good thing cats don't have a sense of humor. Otherwise, they would not be able to look at her face without laughing.🤣😎

Absolutely. Dr. Muhammad was effective in using his words to make his point. Black folks have to love each other and take personal responsibility and be accountable. As Black folks, we cannot demand or expect anything from anyone else that we're unwilling to do for ourselves.😎

Who will pay is a very important question. Few people are willing to work an opportunity or job for free. Technology has made human beings more efficient than they were a couple decades or more ago. Technology has decreased the demand for certain jobs. The future will be even worse especially when AI gets cranked all the way up.😎

@Troy, I do see folks not filling up their tanks. My point is folks don't protest when gas prices rise.😎

People do have choices but it's not worth the hassle to the middle class who can afford to absorb the cost.😎

IMO, the middle class in the US has been expanded just enough that working folks can afford to spend more in their consumption which feeds the economy. Case in point is gas. They play with the cost of fuel at the pump based on arbitrary conditions. There's never a shortage of gas but they'll use any excuse to fluctuate the price per gallon. Americans don’t grumble, complain or protest the price at the pump. We just fill up and keep driving. Seemingly, the price hike isn't significant enough to ruffle any feathers. Same goes for the cost of other products, goods and services. Inflation has become an acceptable part of a capitalistic economy. Then, there's discount stores like Wal-Mart.... The economists have it nailed down to a science in how many jobs America needs and how much Americans can afford to spend. Supposedly, America is buit on a free market economy. Nobody is prevented from creating more jobs. @Pioneer1, start businesses and hire a bunch of folks across the age spectrum. Just make sure your health benefits plan is exceptional. Old people cost more money in that regard too.🤣😎

It isn't about putting young and old people in a position of fighting over jobs nor forcing anybody out of work. For example... Right now, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is Speaker Emeritus. Pelosi and Clyburn still work but moved over for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries to be Democratic Minority Leader. Otherwise, a capitalistic economy isn't built on an endless supply of jobs.😎

30 years later after the ministers have spoken and nothing has changed about white supremacy except that's it technologically more sophisticated. As I've mentioned in several threads, white folks' willingness to kill or be killed is the reason they're running the planet. As long as Black folks are not on code and afraid to die, like a chess game...it's checkmate.😎

@Pioneer1, the racists have been making the rules and enriching themselves and running the show for several centuries Of course, white folks have every reason to feel a sense of entitlement and believe in justice according to them or as PBT says..."because I'm white and I said so".🤣 It's gonna take a miracle or catastrophic event to know white folks off that perch/square.😎

Considering the state of the world, that's why I don't think or believe ETs are helping anybody in one or another. I doubt aliens are leaving millions of people to poverty and starvation. Nor do I believe aliens have sanctioned human greed and selfishness leading to those conditions. Human beings are the highest form of intelligence on this planet. As a result, it is what it is for better or worse depending on one's situation.🤣😎

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.🤣😎