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Brotha @frankster, as I alluded above, the current administration may not have to release the information. They are stirring up such a hornets nest within the government, disgruntled employees may be willing to spill any beans. For example, FBI agents had been investigating UAP/UFO claims. Some of those agents were relieved of their duties because they investigated the Jan 6th insurrection. If the government continues causing chaos among the rank and file across agencies, it only takes a few people to walk out with the files. They could become whistleblowers too. Hang on to you ring-side seat with food, snacks, beverages and kush of choice. More information could spill out over these next 4 years.😁😎

Same here. I thought it was a part of a robotics project. The Cybertruck design looks exactly like something engineers would produce without consulting designers.🤣😎

Several years ago, I watched a few episodes of the The Chi. The Chi, Power and other Black shows reinforce the stereotypes, storylines and narratives. From a purely artistic perspective, the shows are very well produced. The many folks involved are getting paid too. Until Black folks truly *own* the production companies and networks, they will be forced to produce content that is acceptable to the folks financing it. White folks are perfectly fine with Black folks "telling their stories" through a perpetuation of negative images. No superheroes or positive role models allowed. In The Chi, a drug-dealer becomes an Alderman or some political operative. I believe he eventually gets killed by one of his drug-game lieutenants. A back-handed slap. Another example, in The Chi, Kevin, Papa and Jake start out as *smart* kids who have to deal with the BS of their environment in one way or another. I believe Kevin "makes it out" of The Chi. He moves *up* into the dominant society by going to Los Angeles to pursue gaming.😎

Sad but true.😎

Black Twitter (X) is already an oxymoron. We don't own it. The platform becomes a repository for our digital data. No telling how it can be exploited. find it mind-boggling that Black brain-power and wealth are not working together to create our own platforms. I find it disturbing that Black folks are perfectly fine with enriching white folks at every level. Social media platforms is one example.😎

Somewhere between $81-$102k will allow a buyer to drive away from a Tesla dealer in a Cybertruck. Range is about 300 miles per charge. I've seen a few Cybertrucks around here. Every time I see one my 1st thought is that it looks like something a team of nerds built.🤣 The owner of a. Cybertruck could never go incognito in it. Looks like an attention-seeking vehicle. If I was going to buy an EV pickup truck in this price range, I'd go with the GMC Hummer: Of course, since I preach against gross consumerism, I wouldn't buy either one of them.😁😎

POTUS OJ's modus operandi is to throw a whole lot of sh8t at the wall. He know most of it won't stick. That's not the point of the exercise. Distraction. Being an agent provocateur gives the clown-in-chief a sugar rush.🤣😎

A major asteroid taking out the majority of the planet would destroy the system of racism white supremacy and everything support it. Supposedly, it happened to the dinosaurs. We could be next.😎

The Million Man March did call for 1) personal accountability and 2) becoming active in building Black communities. A responsible man should not have been offended by the personal accountability part of the message, He's already handling his business on one front. The fellowship could have provided a network. The Million Man March was heavily attended by young men and boys too. Many of those in attendance needed to hear the message of personal accountability before they fell into the trap of making mistakes. The takeaway from the March should have challenged men to be better both individually or collectively. IMO, the missing piece of the Million Man March was codification of an agenda to make communities better with goals and plans of actions and milestones. Otherwise, leading men requires a benevolent dictatorship and a consistent messaging. A man has to be strong enough to keep folks on code and in line.😎

After more than 14 months of fighting between Israel and Palestine and 50 years of failed diplomacy, POTUS OJ is suggesting the U.S. should rebuild the Gaza Strip and move Palestinians across 12 countries in the Middle East. POTUS OJ claims the new Gaza Strip could be the Riviera of the Middle East. Supposedly, the new Gaza Strip would be a place that people from anywhere in the world including Palestinians could live, work and play. In 2 weeks on the job, POTUS OJ has shaken up the federal government, ramped up ICE raids to tackle immigration, shook down Mexico and Canada to deal with the borders and Fentanyl and possibly solved a 50-year old problem in the Middle East. So much for a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine. The game is over as the referee has shown up, took away the football and plans to clear the field in order to rebuild it. This would be a historic event if it goes through.😎

As I mentioned in the other thread, I believe the system of racism white supremacy will rise up against Black folks causing an emergence from individualism, building strategic alliances and working together for survival. Almost 30 years ago, the Million Man March was a moment in time that Black men across all tribes showed up in one place to receive a message. IMO, as men, we didn't maintain the energy in codifying an agenda and goals that would have created strategic alliances among Black tribes throughout America.😎

True. I believe the system of racism white supremacy will rear up in an ugly way and force Black folks regardless of their individualism or tribe to close ranks. Better late than never but our views based on experience hold validity. That is the prism of wisdom through which I've been operating for several decades.😉 It's OK. Black folks and people in general eventually realize their need for each other (community) is greater than their individualism. Hopefully, those individuals have invested in building strategic alliances (relationships) that will be a support system if/when they need it.😎

Believe it. White folks are no longer hiding their racism, misogyny, homophobia, etc. They are going to show the world who's in control. As I've mentioned, the next 4 years are going to be interesting in terms of white nationalism here in America.😎

Gotcha. You're right. Malcolm X and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were perfect for the their respective movement. Right now, the movement against racism white supremacy is small. There are no clearly defined leaders. Part of the reason Black folks lack leadership is because as @richardmurray brilliantly points out, there are many tribes among Black folks. As a result, Black folks have no agenda or goals in overthrowing the system of racism white supremacy. Interestingly, the system of racism white supremacy doesn't require perfection in its leadership. Murderers, crooks and criminals can run the show.😎

It is good to maintain a sense of humor despite everything else. Correct. It doesn't make sense for Black folks to resort to violence in the absence of an agenda or goal. I'm not advocating aggressive violence. I do believe Black folks should be equipped and prepared to defend themselves if preyed upon and/or in order to protect their community and assets. I would lead if/when called upon to do so.😎

I thought the story of David and Goliath meant something. A slingshot and a rock.🤣 Fair point. One tribal approach doesn't apply to all. Exactly. Million dollar question. Not very well organized. True. One of the greatest Civil Rights leader preached non-violence. Black folks have been stuck in that holding pattern. Mainly to your point that we're out-numbered. I cannot accuse someone of lying when neither of us knows the truth. It doesn't make a difference anyway. Right. White folks are double-dipping. They enjoy the privileges of being white. White women get minority contracts. Black folks have been devoid of real leadership for quite some time. The Black folk speaking on our behalf are stuck in the old mentality of begging white folks for opportunities.😎

We need to do a better job of sharing information and using outlets (music, TV/film, books, etc.) to reinforce the messages. The white media keeps its populace informed 24/7/365. My words do not suggest that Black folks can defend themselves. I wrote that we are not equipped, prepared or encouraged to do so. Many Black folks are afraid that we would get slaughtered in a civil war. The reality is that as long as Black folks are defenseless, it's easier to destroy anything we build. Black folks definitely aren't like the Muslims who are willing to die fighting imperialism. I've read everything you've written. Black folks have shown they can build in the past when it was necessary. Modern technology makes it easier to communicate from anywhere. It would be harder for white folks to destroy a place like they did in Tulsa. Former military folks and gang-bangers can set up a defense force. Of course, I'm not accusing you of lying because we're all entitled to our opinions. I think you're missing my point. I'm not suggesting that other groups needed DEI or civil rights. They may not have asked for it. I believe those other groups received the benefits of DEI and civil rights as a slap in the face of Black folks.😎

Anger is an unproductive emotion. Black folks definitely should not be angry with immigrants. However, we should not trust them either. Immigrants are flooding the zone here in order to make a better life for themselves and their families. It makes perfect sense. Black folks have to stop believing we have allies. We have no friends. We should have special and permanent interests. We need that money (reparations). 😎

It doesn't stop in fast food places. Grocery stores are filled with bad food products too. The amount of high fructose corn syrup and sodium Americans consume leads to all types of health problems. Food, tobacco and car accidents kill more people than drugs. Yet, there is no war against it.😎

immigration has always been a political football with both sides playing against the middle. *Illegal* immigrants provide the cheap labor force that bolsters the US economy. The average American citizen is unwilling to do hard work for less than minimum wage. Wealthy white producers aren't complaning about immigration. It's poor and middle class white folks who have no desire to do the work themselves.😎

Black folks can dig into the forensics of history to keep from repeating itself. In the meantime, we cannot allow these modern Jews to make Black folks the scapegoats of antisemitism. Especially when Jews refuse to call out white folks who say and do antisemitic sh8t with their whole chest out.😎

Governor Wes Moore (Maryland) seems to have favorable rating in this job he's doing. In fact, Democrats ,may be grooming Gov. Moore to run for POTUS in 2028. We're supposed to learn from history in order to do better in the future. We're cannot wallow in it. Up to present, Black folks are not equipped, prepared or encouraged to defend themselves. Black folks are investing in the white cities by consuming there. If the minority Black population in a white city isn't going to leave it, they might as well build their own infrastructure there and support it. There's no shortage of Chinatowns in American cities. However you choose to comprehend it, just know that other groups of people benefit from Civil Rights and DEI more than Black folks. But, you're right, as white folks are attacking DEI, they're making it seem like a special program mainly for Black folks. That's not the case.😎

The new administration clown car just pulled off 2 weeks ago. Already, one of the clowns is already in full performance mode. Secretary of Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is doing ride-a-longs with ICE agents. Secretary Noem is a cabinet-level official dressing up like she's going to jump out and arrest folks. Nevermind that border czar Tom Homan is already stomping around in the same capacity. POTUS OJ is reopening Guantanamo Bay to hold up to 30K detainees prior to deportation. White folks are having a field day with rounding up immigrants they believe are a threat to America.😎

Cool beans. Looking forward the upgrades. @Troy...thanks again for everything you do for AALBC.😎

Right. Someone has to submit a FOIA request. The FAA isn't going volunteer the information.😎