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Shannon Sharpe clearly operated outside the enclave. Those mayors were exceptional. Their *success* isn't the norm under the system of racism white supremacy. I'm not a huge fan of *exceptions* especially within a rigged system or game. It is unwise to conflate position with power. Black faces in high places doesn't mean anything under the system of racism white supremacy. Not all skinfolks are kinfolks. Just because they look Black doesn't mean they'll have our back. Bill Cosby is the best example of the powerlessness of a rich Black man. There are always exceptions but the stat quo doesn't change. That difference between men and women has always existed and will never change. 😎

I believe that lady was friends with the four little girls who died in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing back in 1963. She should be almost 80 years old now.🤣😎

I guess worse off is relative too. Funny thing about growing up in the 'hood is that one would be hard pressed to tell that Black folks were poor or didn't have much. There was always fun, laughter, food and music, etc. Fast-forward to present and I see the same thing when I go back to the 'hood. Folks are still scratching surviving like Good Times. Only acceptable to family and friends. Society still thinks that *man* is a bum.🤣 Beyond the puss*fication of society, that sh8t is still unacceptable among real men.😎

I'm curious to know the *we* to whom you are referring. 😁 Black folks certainly aren't going to stop POTUS OJ from carrying out the hyper-white nationalist plan. 😎

Pay attention over the next 3.5 years under POTUS OJ's reign. Another sign that hyper-white nationalism is very real. POTUS OJ trying to federalize cities with high Black populations to putting high tariffs on non-white countries is more than a divide and conquer tactic. Then, he's penalizing non-white countries for doing business with a white dictator who's killing people senselessly. There has never been a shortage of Black folks who have no problems with supporting racists. During slavery, many times it was Black folks who sold out those who escaped. Black bounty hunters captured escapees too. No shortage of Uncle Toms and Aunt Sarahs among us. The *smartest* and most dangerous racists know how to separate their feelings and emotions in keeping their enemies close i.e. Black folks and other non-whites. Along with not believing the system of racism white supremacy still exists, *trusting* racists is part of the reason Black folks remain under it. Right. As long as folks are unwilling to revolt or fight it against evil, they have to wait on the sky fairy to make things better.😎

Sure. I guess it depends on who is footing the bill(s) as well. Nowadays, many young adults have parents and/or grandparents who have done well enough to cover their expenses too. More young adults are still living at home, being carried on someone else's insurance, etc. Then, young adults are putting their resources together and doing the roommate thing or whatever it takes to survive. Every generation figures it out one way or another. 😎

The *game* politics has become is a turnoff to a lot of people. The candidates aren't great either. That third might grow as POTUS OJ continues to fulfill his campaign promises and champions hyper-white nationalism. I wonder if the political party most of them ridesl with is blue. The current administration is playing fast and loose with laws and rules. Hopefully they won't be allowed to run it off the rails.😎

Sure. History has produced several dictators. While they are not unicorns, most civilized countries are not run by dictators. The most ruthless dictators do not come a dime per dozen. Still, a dictator is just *one* man who is running a country of millions or nowadays, a billion people. It does not take a whole lot to overthrow a dictator. Dictators are *allowed* to thrive because their people *believe* in them. IOW, a large enough majority of the population is perfectly fine with the BS their dictator does. To my point above, POTUS OJ could become a dictator if his MAGA base chooses to catapult him there. It would not be our democracy that would keep POTUS OJ from becoming a dictator. It would have to be the will of the people that prevents POTUS OJ from becoming a dictator. It remains to be seen how far white supremacists are willing to let POTUS OJ go with his BS.😎

Right. Putin has the *power* to both sanction and stop the senseless killing of people. How and why people like him are allowed to do it are the problems/questions/mysteries humans should be trying to solve instead of sitting on the sidelines.😎

Bingo. I guess America has reached a point of contentment where these clown politicians can get paid to play games.😎

Some within the media are reporting that POTUS OJ has set a trap for Democrats who in opposing him appear as if they don't want to solve the crime problems in their cities. IMO, all of it is political theater. None of these people on either side of the aisle is doing a whole lot to improve American lives. The citizens seem to accept these politicians not doing the jobs for which they were elected.😎

It would be interesting to know how these world leaders perceive reality especially when their actions have consequences over billions of lives. Russian president Vladamir Putin is responsible for possibly over 1 million dead people. He could alter that reality and stop the killing in a matter of minutes.😎

Many folks in major cities know exactly who's responsible for committing most crimes. Family members aren't going to drop dimes on their relatives and friends. Public officials, law enforcement and the judicial system thrive on crime. It is job security and fuels the economy. IMO, if folks were serious about eliminating crime, it could be solved in a month or less without the national guard or any form of fascism. The whole exercise is MAGA-approved fascism and hyper-white nationalism. Da Bears fans can definitely look forward to a promising season. They should compete well in the NFC North.😎

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5467209-jb-pritzker-donald-trump-chicago-crime-crackdown/ After federalizing Washington DC, POTUS OJ is threatening to take his show on the road to other cities with Black leadership. Next stop could be the Windy City of Chicago. Both mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker have spoken out against it. Hopefully, non-MAGA folks can see the program at work here. POTUS OJ deploying the national guard in major cities across America could be dangerous especially come election time. @aka Contrarian, if possible from your vantage point, let us know if the peeps you know in and around Chi-town welcome extra help from the Feds.😎

There is no shortage of people who are hoping for that outcome. OTOH, someone else could step up to the plate continuing the Project 2025 plan.😎

Sharpe had a consensual relationship with the young woman who turned around and accused him of assault and sued him. His troubles were definitely self-inflicted when he decided to woman shop in the snow bunny kiddie department.🤣😎

Right. Every old dude in his heart *knows* most younger women are not with him based on physical attraction. It is mainly transactional involving finances.😁 Of course, if Shannon Sharpe didn't get sued and settled, we wouldn't know anything about it.😎

Black men should know from a historical perspective that they do not have the same rights and privileges under the system of racism white supremacy. No amount of fame or money provides a pass. Religion is a powerful form of mind control. Shannon Sharpe failed to remember he's a Black man. He let fame and money lead him to believe he's exempt from the system of racism white supremacy. Same reason those white women were sneaking down to the slave quarters. Nowadays, instead of getting a n8gglet lynched or shot, white women are going to cout. Gimme the loot.🤣 Shannon Sharpe f8cked himself. There are different ways of fighting back from NDAs to using escort services to having high-powered attorneys on retainer. Comparing apples and tangerines. White men have privileges under the system of racism white supremacy. Regardless of wealth, he's still a Black man. No way aroumd it. Just ask Bill Cosby. Shannon Sharpe has bought into the belief that having money gives him access to white privilege. He could've saved even more money using NDAs and/or escort services. Same outcome. Less hassle.😎

Happy b'day @aka Contrarian.🥳 There was never a doubt in my mind that you would still be here.🤗 To that end, I look forward to you keeping the peanut gallery in line.🤣😎

The national guard is posted up in *safe* places i.e. tourist areas. They're definitely not in the places that would have been considered *rough* back in the day. In fact, DC has gone through enough gentrification that the worst areas aren't so bad anymore. Sure, sh8t pops off like any other city but it doesn't warrant the national guard. in the meantime, the national guard can keep patrolling the monument and Lincoln Memorial where nothing is happening.🤣😎

Shannon Sharpe is being clowned for settling a lawsuit with a chick he was smashing in a consensual situation. Imagine having to pay millions of dollars for a snatch box you can't hit anymore. He should have a lifetime subscription to that sh8t.🤣 No need in paying attention to people who have hang-ups about normal behavior. They have their own issues.😁 Shannon Sharpe is only being clowned because he should have known *better*. It could go either way depending on how he chooses to play but he's definitely not going to pay for it.😎

Absolutely. Team fans want to see potential success. It's been a long time for da Bears. Hope they have a great season.😎

Buffalo is a good team. Made the playoffs last year. Teams use pre-season games to evaluate players. Most teams do not put their best players on the field. Therefore, pre-season games do not indicate how good or bad a team will be during the regular season.😎

Wait a minute...I thought there was only two types of human beings...male and female.😁😎

Sure. The comparisons could go on but you've lived in this society long enough to know the dealy-o. Consenting adults should do their thing. Just be prepared to deal with any consequences. That includes a man who gets caught tricking. In this society, it is taboo for a woman who they will negatively label as cougar to get her groove with a dude decades younger. If older women didn't feel stigmatized by double-standard society, they would be ignoring old azz dudes who may not be functioning properly and getting their oil changed by younger men. Some already do. It is a combination of stigma and choice. Most older women subconciously see younger men as a *son* more than s8x objects. They don't want that Oedipus complex smoke.🤣 Right. End of the day, folks are free to do their thing within reason. Shannon Sharpe didn't pull that 22-year-old with his wit, charm or muscles. She knew that thick-tongued n8gglet had coins probably because he told her with his dumbazz.🤣 There's really no difference. Everyone can see when a man is using material things to pay/pull a woman. The real pimp can show up broke, busted and disgusted and have women falling over him due to natural swagger. It's already a business.😉 That's been ongoing for a while too. Reads like it's finally made it to Michigan.🤣😎