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aka Contrarian

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  1. @ProfDI agree with you. For somebody who considers himself sooo in touch with the "Afro American" scene, Pioneer is frequently off the mark, lacking authenticity. Young black girls are not sittin around, pickin up on messages celebrities are supposedly sending them. They're more interested in hair and nails and eyelashes and fashion - attached to their phones, going on FaceBook threatening each other, working part time at WalMart. They are not suceptible to the idea of white boyfriends. They enthusiastically pursue their own kind. Many attend black colleges, where they will not be around whites guys. Or go to large white universities where they will not be competing with white Barbies for white Kens. It's not until they are full grown adults and have careers and are on the dating merry-go-round that black females make up their own minds and begin to consider other options when it comes to a mate. Plus, the vast majority of them are not going to be superstars in sports or entertainment where they can pick or choose. In fact, as Troy has reminded, most people, including black ones, marry within their own "race" The only explanation for Pioneer's preoccupation with white men is that he's jealous of them, undoubtedly afraid that there's a chance their penises might be quite adequate.
  2. The FBI was able to trace him because in surveillance videos he was wearing a certain distinctive brand of Air Jordan gym shoes. They were so expensive that only a limited number were sold. They zeroed in the credit cards of the purchasers and where they lived and finally narrowed it down to him after matching his location and appearance. A slam dunk.
  3. @ProfD'Guess we have to agree to disagree. Nothing monumental about that. I do, however, admit to not only being surprised that you would so vigorously question Cory Booker's sexuality based on nothing but your suspicions, but that you are so revolted by the idea of him actually being gay, as if this is a crime. You are usually more rational in your emotions. And more tolerant. The same goes for your fixation on reparations as it relates to your scorn toward Hakeem Jeffries for not expending enough energy in the pursuit of what is virtually an impossible dream and an issue his constituency is not losing any sleep over. You are usually more pragmatic in your expectations. (I could see you chuckling and dismissing a demand from, say, white descendants of Union soldiers killed during the war against slavery, demanding reparations. ) Yes, I know. white skin entitlement is their reward. Too bad black skinned vigilantes would meet with a cruel fate. Anyway, who cares what I think? I don't even care myself. Some times I don't even thlink. I just breathe. zzzzzzzzz
  4. According to the bible, Samson's strength was in his abundant black hair. When Delilah cut it off, he was left weak. How can this be interpreted? What ethnic group can claim strong hair? And women who tame it????? Shame on you, Troy. This clearly applies to black men and the sistas who do braids, all of which is symbolic of black women emasculating black men. Get it? If that sounds ridiculous , - it's because it is. zzzzzzz
  5. @ProfDAge ain't nothing but a number when it comes to true soul mates. Furthermore, its not like Cory's wife is a spring chicken at age 38, nor like he's a senior citizen, ready to retire. I'm sure they are on the same page when it comes to many things. and if his running for president is one of these things, then...more power to them! I'm surprised that 2 "female aficionados" like you and pioneer seem so intimidated about the age difference between Cory and Alexis. (No wonder Pioneer gravitates toward 80 year old women; guess that's all he can handle.) 🙄 BTW, historians give Obama's presidency high marks. And we don't know what Jeffries is doing behind the scenes. He may be layin back in the cut, power brokering.
  6. I totally disagree with your cynical opinion on soul mates. Souls are timeless. Kindred ones can take a while to find each other. Who are these historical black politicians of whom you speak who have accomplished so much for their people? Politics is the "art of the possible". Not the fulfiller of dreams.
  7. The answer is "no". Cuz you ain't a rich tennis player. Not to worry. You ain't missin nothin. Jive ass nigga jes frontin. He still the same ol phony.
  8. Where is it written that a 38 year old woman and a 56 year old man can't be soul mates??? How do you know those you criticize aren't doing the best they can against a system that is stacked against them. Who can they look to as role models?
  9. Word on the street is that jive ass nigga got kicked to the curb by Idris Elba who decided he didn't like his boring pillow talk. Now, in hopes of catching hisself a rich tennis star ol jive ass nigga done gone into debt payin for a make over, tryna look like the way he secretly always wanted to. It took some doin after the wasps got a hold of him but now he walking around happy as a clam cuz he don't have to have a big dick to get by no mo. Take a look at me now. My dreams have finally come true. I'm no longer a jive nigga, I'm a sincere white guy.
  10. Booker's wife is bi-racial. Her father is black. Did it ever occur to you crabs-in- the-barrel that maybe Cory finally found his soul mate? Now that Obama is out of office, you've found another brotha to drag down, - when you aren't promoting conspiracy theories about white folks trying to feminize black men. The same with house minority leader Hakeem Jeffries. Constant bad mouthing. Who does command your support? Do you really think any choice you favor will do any better? No black man will ever turn America around.
  11. For somebody who thinks he's so current, Venus' engagement is old news. I mentioned and posted a picture of the couple months ago during one of pioneer's jealous rants about Serena. 😴 Go 'head on, Venus. "Good things come to those who wait".
  12. @Pioneer1Some terms never grow old, because they are so precise that they are elevated to the "classic" category. In fact, you could be the poster boy for a "jive assed nigga". And, by the way, ...did I mention that you are JIVE-ASSED, NIGGA?
  13. @Pioneer1 You're the only one obsessed with "Cynique". There's no reason for you to keep calling me that except that during my Cynique tenure I threw you a few crumbs by agreeing with some stupid thing you said, and that gave you such a thrill that you can't let that name go because you associate it with being approved of. Pathetic. You, of all people, have a lot of nerve talking about split personalities considering that you have a strawman alter ego. If you couldn't create a false situation to argue against, you'd be mute. Just like on the other thread when you went on and on in an attempt to prove that I contradicted myself when I said I didn't care about penis size, inasmuch as I wrote a post about the subject, when what I actually said was that I didn't care whether people agreed with the post I wrote about penis size. (Unlike you and your wimpy self, I don't need synchophants.) But "distortion" is your middle name, and your picture posting compulsion reeks with a kindergarten mentality. You're who's crazy.Having a narcisstic, psychopathic, pathological lying personality is what drove you to throw a pity party for yourself, boo-hooing about Troy and me deconstructing your carefully crafted bull shit. You couldn't cope with the idea that someone wasn't bedazzled by your drivel. I could go on and on but I won't waste any more energy on exposing a jive-assed 💩nigga like you. Your transparency finishes the job.
  14. Can we expect you to be chided by Pioneer for picking on a black man, implying Corey Booker is a closet gay guy? tsk-tsk. Or will he question Booker's blackness because of his pale skin tone? Wonder what size his penis is?
  15. The Bible also said Methuselah lived 9 hundred years. But others decided a biblical year was different from what we now consider a year. Imo, the Bible is not a source of proof for anything. Who knows what the whims of the drunk monks who translated it were. It contradicts itself in so many instances. And so much of it based on mythology. As I recall, Pioneer once declared that the bilblcal reference to Jesus having hair like a lamb didn't mean he had nappy hair like black folks.
  16. @Pioneer1Why would I be bored when I can I swat at a gnat like you? And why arent you at your job? Called in sick cuz you got your widdle feelings hurt?
  17. @Pioneer1I never said I didn't care about the subject of penis size, as you in your strawman mode claimed. I said I didn't care if no one agreed with what I wrote about the subject. My post wasn't meant as a rebuttal. It was a contribution, exploring one side of the multi-faceted subject of penis size. Am I not allowed to comment? If I poured salt on your wounds in the process, then that was a bonus. Bwahahahaha. 🤣 You seem to have a great need to be propped up, always looking to others for reassurance. Griping, at the idea of black women "all over the internet" pickin' on black men. Pouting if someone questions your assertions. Apparently you consider yourself the only one allowed to criticize other Blacks. Woo, woo, woo. What would Neely Fuller think of that???? 🤐
  18. The argument about penis size as it relates to the sex act, seems to be ongoing; "the bigger the better" being the consensus. But, I suspect there are no figures to support that claim, just as there is no concrete evidence that large penises are an inborn trait of black males, thereby making them better sex partners. And the point made in the girl-talk discussions I've been privy to for over 50 years has always been, it's not what you have, but what you do with what you have. Technique and good staying power favorably compete with a large member which can cause pain and injury. Interestingly enough, "width" got just as good marks as "length", making short thick penises an asset. Average-sized ones also made the cut. Nor was it unusual for tiny ones to show up among black men. But here again, technique was the thing, with sensuous foreplay and intimate cuddling serving as icing on the cake, along with being a good kisser. And, then, there's oral sex... Everybody pretty much knows all the aforementioned factors are important when it comes to intercourse so, imo, the reason the hype about penis size continues, is the apparent need for black men to have something to brag about. Maybe they can't be a CEO in the board room, but they can at least be a stud in the bedroom, an idea that supposedly excites the fancy of white women, the ultimate prize so many brothas have their eye on. I don't know how accurate the following is, nor do I care if anyone disagrees with my take on what I previously said, but my current sources tell me that the 2025 mindset of many single women weary of tryin to navigate the dating scene is that they'd rather eschew the hassle, curl up at home in bed, and munch on a snack while watching a good movie on TV, a vibrator readily available. zzzzzzzzz
  19. Humm. I find it interesting that I have been cast as the villain here...presumably because I didn't agree with Pioneer... from whom all lies and insults and ridicule flow. Also curious as to who I "ran away" - besides Sara who I asked Troy not to ban. When it comes to the role condescendingly assigned to me, I whole heartedly decline. So, you naughty little boys will just have to "play with each other". Maybe you can adopt Mel and Chevdove. I think the traditional black title randomly bestowed on women my age is "Aintee" as in Aunty. But I won't even answer to that. I remain "aka Contrarian". @ProfDHow bout dem BEARS!
  20. "anxiously awaiting your responses"?? It was several hours before I came back to your post after attending to the more interesting things I had to do. Just another example of how you distort and how totally oblivious you are to your own deviousness, and how you put your own spin on everything. In any case, you have gotten everything off your chest, not surpringly portraying yourself as the "hero" and others as the villains, taking no responsibility for the part you play in invoking the the response you get from Troy and me. Do you ever give any thought to the very valid challenges Troy presents to your opinions. Do you ever consider that you might be wrong about some things? No. You think you are omniscient. And you will resort to all kind tactics to substantiate your invalid points. In reality, your complaints about us are no more legitimate than ours are about you and your "I'm the smartest guy in the room" attitude . And, incidentally, you have also conveniently forgotten how you and Mzuri double teamed me back when she was posting, and posing as my friend. Whatever. It's obvious we have no common ground nor am I motivated to accomodate your need to be agreed with. So be it.
  21. @Pioneer1I see you expanded your comments on your original post, or - I didn't see your "after thoughts" the first time around, and I must say that your attempt to play the victim, and your indignation over my not agreeing with your every utterance and your accusations about my being spiteful, strike me as pent-up grievances that stem from a bruised ego - and a short memory...I'm really curious as to why you think I have an obligation to pay homage to you. How you expect from me what you never extended to me. The only difference between the way I treated you and the way you treated me is that I m not inclined to sit around and sulk about your antagonistic behavior. (I'm not thin-skinned like you.) And I might add that half the stuff you post I don't even read, so being ignored would also seem to be a factor in your resentment. Man up, you big wuss. Bottom line, your heightened sense of entitlement apparently prevents you from not being able to take what you dish out.
  22. Well, maybe you take yourself too seriously and your expectations are too high. Your being the control freak who likes to imagine and choreograph situations sets you up for the frustration you experience over not being taken seriously. Poooor baby. I suspect what you complain about can be attributed to how, away from this board, in your home base, you are surrounded by people who are quite different from the real world of this forum. tsk-tsk. btw, have ever conclusively proven yourself to be correct about say, - race being a social construct, or black men having bigger penises than males of other ethnicities? I can't speak for Troy, but as far as I'm concerned, I find it easy to disagree with a very opinionated someone who lacks objectivity when it comes to the negroid species and is, in fact, a black supremist. My first loyalty is to the truth.
  23. @Pioneer1So, what's the problem? What difference does it make if I disagree with you? Do you have a need to be validated? I don't care whether others agree with me or not. And I don't think anybody else on this board does either. Your ego is showing Nor does It help matters that you make up lies and try to give the impression that I have a thing for you and that you have me "wrapped around your little finger". Get outta here. I have no reason to support your views or tolerate your lascivious attitude toward women and inflated braggadogio about black men. Puleeze. You personify all the things that to me are a turn-off especially at this stage of my life when I am cynical about men in general.
  24. Troy and I have different opinions about a lot of things, but we do seem to agree when it comes to you and your assumption that you are always right, and the means that you resort to to try and prove this. And I don't go out of my way to agree with him. It has more to do with him simply making more sense than you do.
  25. For once you agree that you are wrong, and my assessment of your overreaction to a movie is a "fairly accurate" one? Lol You mean you have finally realized that you are hyper sensitive about "Wicked", considering that the first "Wicked" movie, was when Cynthia was nominated for many awards including an Oscar, and that she won several of them. She also won a Tony for her performance in the Broadway production of "Wicked". I don't think she would agree with your take on the situation. And your opinion doesn't really matter. You're just a malcontent.

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