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That's how it goes with all of these events...9/11, hurricane Katrina, pandemic, etc. If we're still alive, these 3.5 years under the current administration will go by fast and be in our rearview mirror too. I'll definitely check out Spike Lee's take on the aftermath of hurricane Katrina. That unfortunate situation is a case study in what happens when people don't own the land on which they live.😎

A 35 year age difference between a man and woman makes that n8gglet old...enough to be her granddaddy.🤣 if a 57-year-old woman was bunned up with a 22-year old dude folks would be giving her the side-eye real heavy. The main reason many men try to make a lot of money is to have s8xual access to women to whom they're attracted. What makes a man with money a fool is tricking without a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). He's better off paying an escort service. There's a reason people lock their doors. Avoid strange places at night. They don't want to get robbed. A man should treat his money the same way. He's instinctively guarded if a strange looking dude in a hoodie is walking towards him. a man with money should be equally guarded when it comes to women. She's gonna rob his azz without a gun. Just gonna use that snatch box. Got him. Ch-ching.🤣 Consenting adults are doing their thing everyday and everywhere. There's no shortage of child support cases and s8xual assault lawsuits either. Those African women might think you're in a position to help them get a green card.🤣😎

Excellent movie. Two of my favorite actors as well. First Sunday was the comedy church movie with Ice Cube and Katt Williams.😎

Not to mention the planet would be crowded as f8ck if humans didn't expire.🤣 Death is a natural part of our existence. Make the most out of being alive. Tomorrow isn't promised to anyone.😎

She's considered an adult. Many old azz dudes have preferred younger women since the beginning of time. Legally. Money can buy protection if one is smart enough to use it accordingly. Right. He's not the 1st and won't be the last fool and his money to be parted. Oldest trick in the book.😎

Hopefully, Black mayors and other city leaders will make accommodations for the homeless. Similar to the way they've been providing shelter, food and clothing for illegal immigrants.😎

Sista @Mel Hopkins, it's always great whenever you decide to plop into your chair in the proverbial coffeehouse that is AALBC. Always appreciate your contribution to the discussion.🤗 I don't work in academia or the ministry but if/whenever you run across a 6 foot, well dressed, nice watch wearing, bald-headed Black man pontificating about anything in a lecture hall or pulpit or playing the piano, that could be your brotha from another mutha.🤣😎

POTUS OJ is spouting the exact opposite. According to him, crime is way out of control especially in cities that happen to be run by Democrats with large minority populations.😎

It's an orchestrated *game* to the extent that Putin doesn't want Ukraine to be a part of NATO. He's slapping them around as a flex. Hwever, the main thing Putin is deadly serious about is his desire to resurrect the USSR.😎

Right. The ICE raids and calling the national guard into cities is all about controlling Black and Brown people. The national guard was called into DC because a former DOGE employee and a lady were in a carjacking situation. Absolutely. Especially among Black and Brown folks. They're not raiding and over-policing areas where white mass shooters live. The highest crime rates are in white cities. No national guard being deployed there. The whole objective is to make white people in America feel safe as their population is being overtaken by minorities collectively. Nevermind that white folks own and control the infrastructure. They want to be omnipotent.😎

NATO is supplying a limited amount of weaponry to Ukraine. The US is sending the bulk of it. Without permission, NATO does not have the power to make any threats against Russia. The US is threatening sanctions against countries that do business with Russia. Conflict and war in geopolitics is totally different *game* from individuals beefing. No doubt...Ukrainians and Russians are being unalived every day over the past 3 years and counting. Yet, the leaders of those two countries are traveling from one place to another as if they are recording artists on tour. Right now, Ukrainian president Vlodymyr Zelenskyy is Germany kicking it with European leaders. Supposedly, Russian president Vlady Putin will be in Alaska to meet with POTUS OJ on Friday. There's a possibility of a 3rd meeting that brings all parties together. I doubt that meeting or a cease-fire will happen especially if Ukraine is expected to give up the Donbas region. Meanwhile, Ukrainians and Russians are still *fighting* and dying.😎

Some folks have *better* seats than others.🤣😎

That always seems to be case like heaven and h8ll.😁😎

Absolutely. Especially as one reaches a certain age. I just would not encourage young people to contemplate their mortality. Let them enjoy growing up. If they live long enough, there is plenty time to contemplate mortality. The funniest sh8t is people who are not doing more than taking up space in life and believing they deserve to live forever.🤣😎

Don't worry too much about it. Our time on the planet isn't long. This data will end up in a digital repository.😁😎

I believe as people get older and/or face health challenges they do spend time contemplating their mortality. However, there is no reason for relatively healthy, young people to spend an ounce of time or energy contemplating their mortality. For younger folks, life is filled with promise; experiences and opportunities for them. They should focus on and enjoy it. Of course, tomorrow isn't promised to anyone. That's even more reason why everyone should live their lives to the fullest for as long as they can. There is not a whole lot of *fun* left in *being old* between health challenges and sick, dying or dead peers. Talking to them can even be depressing to some folks. The amusement park of life is closing The only thing left is that journey to the center of the universe. Such is the arc of life.😎

I think it is totally ridiculous. But, I'm not surprised. Federalizing DC is consistent with what POTUS OJ promised to deliver to his base supporters in terms of hyper-white nationalism. I do not believe this stunt will be sustained beyond 30 days. Congress won't uphold it. Otherwise, I'm sitting back with my popcorn watching how this clown administration and circus continues over 3.5 years. Time flies. I look forward to the fallout being in our rearview like the pandemic.😎

To that end, as it relates to this particular coffeeshop that is AALBC, I believe the regulars should continue dialog as usual. No need to let the place dry up.😉😎

Understood. I also recognize your distaste for proselytization. However, there would be less multilog in threads if one has to embrace a philosophy prior to espousing their beliefs and/or opinion on the the subject.😁😎

Diana Ross is an example of someone with a modicum of talent who mainly benefitted from carrying *favor* with the boss (Berry Gordy).😎

@aka Contrarian, NFL is back.😉 Diehard fans will take whatever we can get including pre-season games.😁 i watched most of Da Bears match-up against the Dolphins. Of course, QB Caleb Williams and most of the #1s didn't play. Hopefully, the new Bears coaching staff will be able to build a winning team around solid pieces already in place. My Redskins/Commanders looked like hot garbage on Friday night. Very few starters played but still...giving up a TD on opening kick-off is not a good look. Well, da Bears and Commanders won't face off during regular season. If both teams make the playoffs...it could happen. Stay tuned....😎

Correct. Nukes are white folks' last ditch effort to maintain control of the planet. If/when white folks feel themselves losing power especially to non-white folks...they will try to blow up the whole damn thing. NATO cannot get involved without permission. Using nuclear weapons is the very last option for ending a conflict. Remember, nukes ended WW2.😎

Russia isn't interested in *winning* the war by destroying Ukraine. Russia doesn't want Ukraine to become a member of NATO. Vlady Putin wants to restore the Soviet Union. Russia also wants to takeover a certain amount of the Ukraine land mass to reinforce its own border. That would lead to World War 3 and potentially nuclear weapons. Nobody wants to go that hard. Not for this dust-up between cousins.😁😎

I believe Hip-Hop music had a lot to do with embracing young white folks and making them more comfortable around Black folks to include what they say and do. Most white folks will *grow out* of their Hip-Hop phase as adults and assume their natural place in society. Those same white folks who were bumping Hip-Hop as young people will get jobs and start white families as adults. Every now and then, they'll blast an old Hip-Hop song when they're driving alone. Otherwise, around their family and friends, they'll be listening to Rock, Country or Pop music. Many Black folks who grew up on Hip-Hop music do the same thing. As adults, they listen to R&B and/or watered down Jazz. It would be hilarious if the white dude who yelled the racial slur was so drunk that he had a HipHop flashback; said *nigga* and FAFO and got his folks beat up.🤣😎

In South Africa, there are 51 million Black folks and 5 million white folks. No reason whatsoever that white folks should be running or getting away with anything over there. As FBA/ADOS, the problems of South African and Africa as a whole should not be our concern. They need to handle that business. FBA/ADOS have unresolved issues in our own country. We cannot afford to cape for anyone else.😎