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frankster

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  1. Burkina Faso's President Ibrahim Traore's Speech That Amazed The Russian Counterpart
  2. Then list at least one that is not man made or natural? They as a whole person can no longer hear.... They no longer have biological legs....as a whole person You know and recognize that you have contradicted yourself and straddle both sides of argument..... Yet you pretend as if you haven't .....that is dishonest Which part is unrestricted? To my understanding Liberty is Socio-political freedoms with the confines of a society And like Freedoms they are degrees to Liberty They are both Constraints They limitations and restrictions are many .....available does not mean accessible.. Can they drive....are they healthy enough to taste the flavor.... Does the car work or have gasoline in it In some societies at certain times some flavors were restricted etc Most people are not healthy.... here are a list of restriction many have to vary degrees Breathing ....asthma or covid - some of us can't breathe water while others can't breathe air Thinking....possession by hypnosis parasites or spirits or if you not aware of something you can't think about while others cannot control their thinking. Moving...Range of motion Libery is Socio-political. We already agree that they are Natural Physical Restrictions and Man/Beast restrictions..... Who or what else is imposing restrictions on our freedoms? Then will all restricted to varying degrees of freedom. And I show where they failed your zero-sum definition Closer... Divine forces are Natural....we have already agreed that that Nature is a natural limiting factors. Can you have an OBE at will and remember the details.....or have volitional control - these freedoms are also in degrees. So we agree on the above.... What is there that limits our freedom if not man beast or nature? That you for making my point yet again.....your birds have degrees of freedom Doesn't fit your quote below:- "Freedom is simply the state of being free. It's not a measurement or level of HOW free somebody is. Again, there are no limitations to actual freedom." Does not comport with your earlier assertions;- "That's because it's a zero sum status. Either you're free or you're not. There is no "degree" or "amount" of freedom that can be negotiated or restricted." Exactly what I have said from the very beginning of this line of reasoning.....we all have degrees of freedom. One could chain their wings down stop wire their beaks shut and restrict their breathing with bronchial infections. in your definition it is a all or nothing zero sum game: There is no such thing as "limited freedom". That's an oxymoron. If it's limited, it's not free. You have already ceded that man beast and nature can and do restrict your wild birds.... What frees them from these restrictions? Why not they are restriction and limitations? Are you saying they are not restrictions? Machines are man made.... So who or what is imposing if not Man Nature or Beast? Boundaries are Limitations..... Where are the Boundaries of Nature? ?You mean Those that are Limited.....within the boundaries of NATURE. To continue on this line of reasoning.....then it is best you start a new thread.
  3. True.... The following is my definition of them.... Freedom is a Natural Inheritance or State... Liberty is a form of Political Freedom granted by Societies to its members.... cool You mean someone being intellectually dishonest....by being ambiguous and switching up - that is not going to end true
  4. cool Which Restriction are not an imposition? Yes it's happening to you the whole person.....you cannot separate your Aspects from yourself - you and your Aspects are One. They still retain some degree of freedom....Dexterity or ability to perform.. No not a crime....just intellectually dishonest cool Fine by me You cannot be generally not free and be unrestrictedly free individually. The individual is confined in the generality....they are free within their limitations - degrees of freedom Yes Physical/bodily aspects are restricted by....Ability Range of Motion Flexibility Mobility Endurance and Sickness If some aspects are free....that is a degree of freedom Only if they have a car and is capable of driving.... Only if that flavor is available..... Which aspect of their lives has unrestricted freedom?.... I know of only possible one that comes close .....but you must name it Otherwise it is all degrees of freedom.... Most Freedoms have Limitations....Name the freedom that has no restriction? Imposed by what or whom? If restrictions exist on some aspects of their life....then their life is restricted - All aspects belong to the same individual life... Name the Unrestricted Aspects? cool Then name the limit that is neither Natural or Man made? So now you accept limitations as a part of freedom....That is what is meant by degrees of freedom.. You just admitted that your free birds have Limitations.. How then are they free....by your definition? So where is their zero sum freedoms without restrictions or limitations? Can they still move eat breathe and flap their wings.....then they are free to those degrees. True What or which birds exist that have no restriction? Since we have already that physics/nature imposes restrictions The only other impositions is Man or Beast....you have now also included them as possible restrictive elements Where or what are the Freedoms that birds possess that are exclusive of Man Beast and Nature Restrictions? Thank you Now explain the freedom you said they have? Tell me about the free birds and their freedoms?
  5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur7GYOHrW6g Zombies Are Real 2015
  6. Great Video.....Very True and Very Informative - loved it >>>Good find @Pioneer1 needs some good greenery to watch that again... Please bring that video to the Attention of @admin and/or @Troy
  7. Ok..... This misunderstanding occurred because of your "zero sum" statements. Thank you for the Re-Direction.. Cool... So there is "IMPOSED" restrictions on your freedom And Natural Limits and Boundaries on your freedom....Natural Restrictions Hence the Reason I used the term "Degrees" or "Levels" of or to Freedom I now understand that is what you meant True But Realized that natural limits can be overcome.....by Tech When I use the "Tech"....I am referring to Technology and especially Technique - Use of Knowledge We are all experiencing varying degrees of freedom Most of freedom is in three parts... Knowing(Wisdom)that you are free.. Willingness(Courage) to exercise that freedom. Ability(Diligence/Dexterity) to exercise that freedom If Any of the above is missing....Then that degree of freedom is severely compromised correct correct True No I did not.... You explained yourself correctly.. If you think so....fine by me Start a thread....and let's learned together. So do I If you cannot see or admit to where you committed a "STRADDLE" while trying to "HEDGE" your arguments.... Then I see no reason to show you your logical flaws in the future.... Yes you did and you also explained....the root of the misunderstanding and redirected your arguments. By Modifying and Qualifying with the Word "IMPOSED" Exactly... But by your own definition....we should not be free at all in any way Your own quote leaves no speculation as to the fact that any limitation on freedom ....is not freedom Having some Individual freedom and not being generally free is a contradiction of your definition of freedom "There is no "degree" or "amount" of freedom that can be negotiated or restricted." Then you are now saying they are degrees and levels to freedom....but only unwilling to admit it You have cross over (double turn) and is now support my arguments with different words. All you stated above are but levels and degrees of freedoms Here is a confusing statement of yours.... You are confessing that they do have limits....on that we now agree but Are you saying that birds limitation aren't man made or that they are made by nature? cause if they are either...then they only free in degrees Isn't that a real current and present possible for birds....Capture or and Predation by other animals and birds. Then yes they are restricted....They live in degrees or levels of freedom Really square that with both of your confusing statement above in blue.... Let me respond any way..... They have both forms of limitations to varying degrees.....Hence their freedom is in degrees and levels. True.... Is Your basic premise then is that Man is not part of Nature? If not imposed by Nature.....then Imposed by Whom or What? Both Man and other creatures({other}birds included) Impose on birds....
  8. The Subject is Freedom.....and you have already describe it by the definition you gave Correct me if and when I am Wrong..... You stated "That's because it's a zero sum status. Either you're free or you're not. There is no "degree" or "amount" of freedom that can be negotiated or restricted." In that case given your definition of Freedom nobody is free but God/Nature....cause all humans are limited in some way. S/He was never free according to your description and definition. If you do not have the ability to do it...... then you are not free to do it Oh the word "with" above should have been "without" cool When A doctor asks his or her patience for a semen sample.....are they having sex? When a Doctor swabs a woman's vagina for vaginal fluid.....are they having sex? Yes....it suggests that. What is more likely is that the Cubi is reaping emotional energy that they get by simulating sex.....Loosh cool found the time poor example.. Those are the ones most susceptible.....to brainwashing Maybe you would learn something...its up to you. What's this a trick question?? Lets deal with what you stated and I quoted..... I am not incline to go data mining for your quotes...its just not worth it Since you only deny your own quote and there implications. No need for that....I have quote your statements above and those are all I need to prove my point. Based on the Above definition give an example of someone that enjoys and exercises this type of freedom? Note your quote in red below..... That is a limitation you have place on freedom.....which as you stated is oxymoronic "Generally speaking, we're NOT free...and I didn't say we were. We are free individually in SOME regards. Again, that freedom must be qualified" How is "generally speaking we are not free" and "we are free individually in some regards"....not freedom of degrees or limited freedom? Generally we are not free but individually we are in some regards......thats a straddle - hence both sides of the fence or hedge Now qualify it? Its in red above......"We are free individually in SOME regards." You also said we are free in "some regards"....those regards are the degrees. Those regards contradict your "That's because it's a zero sum status. Either you're free or you're not. There is no "degree" or "amount" of freedom that can be negotiated or restricted." We are free individually in SOME regards. Unable doesn't necessarily mean not free. Are you saying birds in the wild have...."no limits or restrictions."?
  9. Agreed.... Were you or were you not qualifying the subject? The more Ability the more freedom True They are intimately Related if not co-joined You cannot exercise a freedom with the ability to do it Many do... So some act and dress feminine and so say they are women....many accept this and some societies do. Some confuse sex and gender.... Sex is biology and biology is genetics.... Gender is Social.....Role or Behavior Genetics is biology I am not saying it should. My understanding is that both Spirit and Soul Transcends Sex....but not necessarily Gender. When I use the word sex...I am not referring to the Act When I have the time...I will Freedom is limited to your ability to exercise it We are defined by our limitations....if not so we would then be pure Being If you are able to do everything.....Then it is - Only Nature is Unlimited We all live within the limits of our physical body....Which we constantly extent thru tech Using a stick shift one must shift the gear stick and some it is back and forth....only the stick shifts - the car is always going forward and accelerating according to how much gas it is being given. Between gears the car is not going backwards....it is no longer accelerating - it maintains the momentum before the shift was initiated if left out of gear long enough...it will eventually decelerated - at no time during the shifting is the car going backwards. For it to go backwards the driver must stop the car and shift it into reverse and then it will only go backwards Hence your example makes no sense Yes...and that precisely why you are - brainwashed or duped by the constant propaganda If you want to go into this start another thread.....
  10. I agree I know that pain Yes...that too is true Sounds like Corporate or State Intelligence Hardware. Information is the beginning of Power.... Suppose you found a herb that leads to immortality....would you share it with the world? or Suppose you were 500yr old would you tell the world? That is True.... Sometimes the truth is hidden in plain sight....go figure that out.
  11. Yes....some have made it work for them. Still most who go back....did not do so purposely but as a result of old habits and fellowship. True... I really do not think anyone is built for prison....rather they adapt to it. I am of the opinion that they think it is the easiest way to live.....not knowing that they are sacrificing themselves to the system True....it remains a prison nonetheless True...and it's possible.
  12. I am not trying to change anything.... Just trying to let you understand.... First as in Order of Use....then its Wisdom First as in Importance.....Then its Courage True.... But you would not have stone building without grass huts.....Grass huts then using your example is the Science of Construction - laying the foundation for all constructions that fallow. Same explanation above applies here as well....except for the motor - the are both cycles Exactly....to qualify is to limit In both cases or examples above....they are unable to do - hence not free to do That Sex reassignment and Hormonal therapy so far can only change the Phenotype...... Genetically they remain whatever sex they were born.....or a Chimera You said both... Then let me ask you are you saying that.... Freedom is limited? Freedom is unlimited? Freedom can be limited? Make no sense....to me We been here before.... You talking about things you know nothing about....but think you know based on white mans propaganda Yep says the white man sipping lemonade on his porch about the Blackman slaving in the sun from sun up to sun down......As he reaps the fruits of the blackmans labor you are so silly.....
  13. Sadly a lot of info out there is said or presented in such manner so as to mislead.. Here is 2 simple cheat or secret code I used to decipher mis/dis information from truth....When it comes to Africa. The one who shouts about Promoting Protecting or Restoring Democracy ....is lying Any black man the West is supporting - is an evil sellout and aught not to be trusted or any thing said about him or her by western media believed. There is more but that's a primer I blame Net Neutrality..... Often times the info you seek is there....it's just not on the first page that pops up Or you have to refine and tailor your search more Yep My and a fellow who claimed to be a computer expert....was just discussing the Deep Web and the Dark web... Tried telling him that the Dark Web was created by the US Military....He said no way - not with all the criminal activity going on on it
  14. Yes Yes.... Without courage....the ability to fulfill the rest is can become impossible to some I said First in Order is Wisdom....regardless they all work in tandem - so you must Think before you Act For some individuals thinking about certain issues is a difficulty in which case they need Courage....and to act in accordance with the Dictates of Wisdom one oftentimes needs Courage White folks were not smarter.....just had better weaponry and greater numbers Well look it up... Who was the single greatest influence on Rome. Exactly To qualify....is to Limit Exactly if you do not Know(Knowledge) how to Do(ability) a thing...then you are Unable(Not Free) to do until you learn how to do - hence Limited. It takes more than Surgical Reassignment....to make a Biological Female Currently No Drugs Can Change DNA and or Chromosomes.... True... Though some say it happens naturally in some nations Now you all over the place... check what you been typing.... YES To Qualified is to Limited Again....you are crossing back and forth If that is what you believe....then you have just reveal another of your ignorances I see you have bought into and support the white man propaganda.... Those same white men tell those same Africans.....That we African Americans are Lazy good for Nuthin bums Your Ignorance runs really way deep....
  15. True.... True.... Racism and the Ideology of White Supremacy as we know it started in the Early 1500's reach it zenith in the late 1800's and began it decline in the late 1900's Information that's in the Public domain is that which Officialdom curates and deems necessary and essential for public consumption... True.... True ok Violence does explain a lot of it True True
  16. Could be true for some......isn't that like a vacation to those who find it as an escape ? Would you agree or disagree with the following.... To my thinking....I would believe most criminals want to escape from (get out of) prison? I know quite a few of those types of people..... But then....to my understanding prison is a hassle - by its very Nature? Believe me....they are going to be working hard on a daily basis to preserve their Human Dignity Pride and Manhood/Sovereignty over their Personhood. That is True... Until they/ realize what the opportunity cost is in that transaction ......or worst what they must give in order to receive government assistance of this sort. For all types of criminal it is a place to network and or survive....true I would not equate it with a Country Club....it is more like a public park that you cannot leave or a school yard full of bullies and derange adults. True for many True he may get a book deal.... but all profits from the sale of that book that goes to Dr Fauci can be challenged in Court by the victims and or their families.
  17. True... And they have a highly develop concept of bushcraft around Zombies and Zombification
  18. Never said you did... I said you gave the impression maybe that where my impression originated..
  19. True...I respect the fact that you did your own research. Guess who were the Western Governments supporting? In other words they are no permanent friends.....only Allies - an only when our interests Align. Neither Russia or China is a Friend....if Africans give them the opportunity to abuse and misuse Africa and Africans they will. The pivotal point between Africa and China....Was the Bandung Conference of 1955 - that will explain why Russia and China helped with weapons. One of the reasons why Troare ran out the French....is because they were providing intelligence ands weaponry to the terrorist organizations in Burkina Whilst giving the Burkinabe Soldiers wooden rifles and faulty intelligence.
  20. Yep True you did not....but that is the impression I got from your Statement - if that was not the impression you meant to convey .....my bad Oooh!.....Thats where I got the impression from. Yes they are.... True.... ok then True
  21. Morens was involve in a Cover up Conspiring to evade federal records law and concealing records....about coronavirus reseasch Conspiracy to make false statements Evading FOIA request. Then he offered the following "Morens then allegedly identified an official act that he could perform to “deserve” the gift, which was to author a scientific commentary in a prominent medical journal advocating that COVID-19 had natural origins." Rhetorical questions... Did he make a deal? Who was he Conspiring with? Is he going to name names? You already admitted to one...."fraudulently giving out research grants" that's a truth that has been denied for years now Those grants were used to further research on Gain Of Function Bat Corona virus which was stopped by the USA Government.... That research led to the Plandemic. Dr Fauci is already implicated. I will take your word for it....it seems you are of the opinion that prison is a vacation spot. The problem is not Vaccine.... The problem is the Misuse and Abuse of Vaccine for profit at the expense of peoples suffering. The Covid19 vaccine is a sure case of Misuse and Abuse for Profit....without regard to health impact on peoples. I am Hoping one will.... Cause if the cabal gets away with it .......The legacy cabal will remain intact This cabal has promised us a next plandemic - as they put it........ "Not IF but When" Sure he can....So long as he does not take the stand and also if it is not a Civil Case. Of Course The Government forbade it....hence why he went to Wuhan. If he profits form those activities that has cause harm in conjunction with an on going enterprise and knowingly after or before the facts withholding information that was legally requested by government agencies
  22. Haitians of African descent in particular....West Africans and the Congo in general Both......Contemporary and Historical. Just Not Hollywood or commercial entertainment type of Zombies.
  23. No...not playing One needs Courage to Face or deal with troubling issues and or thoughts... Often people would rather Go into.....Denial Repression or Avoidance Many people know the right thing....yet do not do it- because they lack the courage to do it That is true... Courage Still Remains the most importance....Courage being the most important does not negate wisdom or any of the other virtues use or necessity. The Virtues work in tandem....that is the best way. Most everything.....except weapons and knowledge of war Exactly... It most definitely is....a measure of No human being is free to do any and every thing....we are limited in many ways Freedom is limited by your Abilities Skills and Knowledge....etc Thank you Though on this point I may agree with you....your reasoning has revealed a limitation Are you saying that a man is not free to become a true biological woman? I was never confused So Now we not free....make up your mind which is it are we free or not? So there is a limitation to our freedom after all Thank you for making my point. It was your theory to begin with...now you are abandoning it. So do I.....the struggle continues That is the goal....to which they strive - to do for self. If one starts with little and have powerful enemies who want you to remain their.....then allies can help to reach the destination of Self Realization and Actualization True.... Trade is necessary for every country to develop. Especially one showing off the shackles of Neo-Colonialism Which is exactly what is beginning to happen in Burkina Faso

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