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Yeah mayne, my 1st thought upon reading that was: Until @Chevdove clears this up, I feel kinda cheated out of a holiday. 😁😎

So, if I decide to pass out candy this year, wondering if I should just go with red or black Twizzlers or stick with the fun size Snickers, Almond Joy, Kit Kat, Twix chocolate bars and Peanut Chews. 😎

Singer Laura Izibor was born in Ireland to a Nigerian father and Irish mother: She classifies herself as a black Irish person. 😎

I believe music is an opiate. It can tap into the full range of human emotions. Music provides an escape whether it makes someone feel good and dance to being able to zone and tune out the noise in their lives. As Rakim said, "turn up the bass, it's better when it's loud...move the crowd". 😁 So, there's a reason people like loud music. But, they should be considerate of where and who they choose to get high around. 😎

It's his fault: Inspired a bunch of n8gglets to look like they're from the Middle East or North Africa. 😁😎

@Pioneer1, yeah, regardless of race or gender, I call funny built folks BMWs (Body Made Wrong). 😁 i remember when it was a sport to make fun of people who wore high-water pants and ill-fitting clothes. Overweight folks caught the blues. Of course, nowadays it is politically incorrect to shame folks for the way they look and/or dress. With that pass, folks are running around out in these streets looking a hot mess. 😎

IMO, it is impossible for China to invade America in the traditional sense. But, they have already been here for several decades in everything Americans consume. China has zero interest in invading America from a military perspective. The arrangement they have works just fine as long as both sides are getting the desired results in terms of products, services, money, power, etc. That goes for the smoke and mirror games being played on the entire planet. The person sitting in the White House is just a figure head representing America at the seat of the table in global affairs. They're not running the real show. 😎

@Pioneer1, looks like your girl is still messy: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/ireland-baldwin-candace-owens-alec-baldwin-shooting-b1945547.html While you might enjoy the pleasure of her company, I wouldn't suggest letting her ride on the passenger side. 😁😎

I find it interesting that China is used as the biggest labor force on the planet. Yet, the same paymasters are trying to make China a boogeyman too. It makes about as much sense as calling a woman a whore after sleeping with her. Now, I do believe China is prepared to protect itself if/when the paymasters decide they don't want to play fair. The Chinese wrote the book on art of war. Knowing that it would be suicide to go against the greatest military power on the planet using traditional military hardware and personnel, the Chinese are prepared to go for the jugular vein. Chemical, biological and technological weapons level the playing field. These agents can be deployed from anywhere at any time. Hacking into computer systems and spreading a virus are dry runs. The Chinese have shown how they can take down the planet if things get too far out of hand. Now, they've got folks scrambling around trying to figure out how to protect themselves from attacks they cannot see. The paymasters have the balancing act of making money and watching their backs while keeping the slaves, er, workers in check. 😎

It's all good. A seat belt is no fun. I prefer to ride suicide and fly by the seat of my pants.😎

It's become more casual now but I think the black church is the final frontier where black folks still dress to impress. However, I see some brothas wearing suits that look too small and too tight. Also, they must be modeling socks because the pants stop above their ankles.😁 Some of our sistas aren't fashionistas either. I blame Rainbow or the equivalent store selling cheap azz clothes. They'll buy a size too small which makes a fitted dress look like a sausage casing. 😁 I guess the wack fashion sense I see sticks out like a sore thumb because I love to dress and stay fly. So, I just shake my head especially when I see folks close to my age who clearly should know better.😎

Yessir. This is awesome. It's the kinda thing that makes me proud of us. Literally paying it forward. 😎

Sure. Yet, no amount of comfort absolves the fact that they're still in prison. But, the idea of being comfortable while imprisoned is a case study in itself. More than likely, it runs in parallel with Stockholm syndrome. IMO, that is the greatest accomplishment of the system of racism. Folks believing they are free on a mental an/or physical level especially when buoyed by the illusion of class and/or status. Hopefully it never happens but when the police pull you over while driving a Bentley in the Hamptons and says, boy, get yo azz outta the car....class and/or status goes outta the window. 😁😎

Thanks @Mzuri.🙂 Until black folks pool their resources in order to own major institutions, franchises, corporations, etc., I'm gonna keep calling it out. For example, my money sits in a AfroAmerican owned bank. It allows them to make loans to our folks. We need more ownership.😎

Thanks to those who've been kind enough to initiate threads on my behalf @Cyniqueand @Pioneer1. Brotha Troy has provided me with a canvas and wings to paint and soar respectively. I've added my 2 cents to enough threads already for regulars and lurkers alike to read how I roll. I've already been accused of commiserating and complaining and also of being sexist, ageist, outdated. That's fine. I'm a big dude and Teflon too. I'm gonna keep calling balls and strikes as I see it with a sense of humor. I know all medicine ain't for all patients. Let's get it.😎

Within a system of racism, class or status might make black folks feel better about themselves depending on where they reside within the structure until they come across racist(s) to whom none of it matters. They only see one thing. It kinda reminds me of n8gglets who come home and brag about running the prison.😁😎

So true. Without helpless and needy folks, unemployment would be through the roof if fewer social services were required. Social services are necessary but there's a sh8tload of people gaming the system. 😎

I'm totally enjoying the comedy brewing in this thread. 😁 if my ill-perceived misogynistic, ageist, outdated, etc., commentary serves as a springboard for hilarity, I'm here for it. 😁 Y'all are hilarious. Let's keep it going.😁😎

@Cynique, thanks for the compliment.😁 I've already addressed the post of concern. While I'm not disrespectful of my sistas and brothas, I reserve the right to clown them. Of course, the joke won't be funny to everyone. Nonetheless, a sense of humor is good for the soul. 😎

@Cynique, I appreciate the cast of characters on the board and respect everyone's contribution and point of view. I do not have any favorites. @Cyniqueand @Mzuri, I realize my joke in the "unsolicited advice" might not have been funny to everyone. I guess no amount of emojis reflect humor and/or the attempt. Duly noted. Bear with me as I continue learning the boundaries of the discussions here. I will be more mindful of the commentary I provide as well. 😎

Yeah, I figured as much. I've read through some of the old threads. The subject is a great source of entertainment. 😁 I'm jealous of religion to the extent that I wish AfroAmericans would put as much effort into building our infrastructure as they do in their beliefs. 😎

It must be his ghost because the FBI claims that young fella is all bones now. Gators and wild pigs had an early Thanksgiving. 😁😎

Yeah no....y'all won't be getting any more federal holidays under any circumstances whatsoever.😁 If jesus comes back on a non-federal holiday, folks still gotta go to work or use a sick day or vacation day to hang out with Him. 😁😎

I admire the scholarship @Chevdoveputs into these threads. I'm a bit surprised @Pioneer1 debates the subject of religion considering he reads/listens to NF Jr.😁😎

Yep. I see the ads and figured it was par for the course in maintaining the site. I understand the mixed feelings. But, every little bit helps as long as you don't have to dress like Wanda. 😁😎