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Troy, IMO, you may be missing the point. It's the message that's being sent about realistically reaching a level that will indeed be unattainable for all but the (real plugged-in) 1%. Reflecting on your (again) mention of casting shade, judge, hate or whatever on others seems misdirected and perhaps to some, indicative of having a lack of understanding of core role models and how they impact the vision and growth of people, especially youth. Attempting to escape through the 'gossip' portal does little to invalidate what should be brought to light, whether it's a public figure's personal life, etc. Like it or not, in today's hyper-critical world where virtually every aspect of everyone's life is interconnected and intertwined with that which they may not have control of or a say in, anything is game. As for "they don't have any money to spend", ask them that same question and see what they say.

Mel, not to throw any (ahum) so-called but perhaps well deserved 'shade' on "Hard Knock Life" and / or anything Jay-Z, but when you buy a $200 million mansion in Malibu, CA (see enclosed link) while virtually sucking the (moral, financial and spiritual) life blood out of America's poorest, underprivileged and needy black youth (and some other groups) in order to do it, there is a much bigger problem that lies ahead. Black Americans seem hell-bent on blindly feeding the (wealth-transfer) monster that is eating their lunch everyday, seemingly mesmerized by the prospect of becoming the next hip-hop sensation, social media influencer, and so forth. Black Americans are already at the bottom of the ladder and following Jay-Z and anyone else in his orbit, is very likely to keep them on the bottom rung for a very long time. https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/beyonce-jay-z-new-200-million-home/

Troy, that's something that you and I will surely never agree on. And life moves on...

I may be a bit late in replying, but good response on that one, Pioneer1.

Troy, obviously, it's your board, and it's certainly your prerogative to do with it as you please, and even delete me as a user, if you so chose. Since I'm not into censorship, removing anything you want has absolutely no bearing on my participation. In short, it was just a discussion (i.e., in your words, "a meaningless distraction") that even the least smart of brains and minds could have handled. In any case, it's nice that you've made the board available for exchanges.

If you had, you wouldn't be responding to this posting.

DC residents drive short distances, afraid to go out in daylight as crime crushes city https://americasvoice.news/justthenews/dc-residents-drive-short-distances-afraid-go-out-daylight-crime-crushes-city/ And by the way, looking well past this article (which is one of perhaps thousands on DC crime), the vast majority of the crime victims and perpetrators in D.C. are black, as in black and ain't never gonna be anything else but black, no matter how hard they try.

You should.

Larry Fink https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/01/16/blackrocks-betrayal-woke-wall-street-pushes-leftist-agenda-on-corporate-america/ Doubt it? Just do your homework.

As in prepared to lead Joe Biden in his next fall down a flight of steps or a trip across a stage, literally. LOL!

All of the liberals of New Work City are getting what they voted for, one election theft at a time. Suckers!

Believe what(ever) you want to believe; you're entitled to that. Having studied and reviewed her track record over her stints in government (and more), I stand by my statement, which will remain unchanged.

Al Sharpton is a buffoon, a fool, a moron, an opportunist, a race hustler, a victimhood chaser, and just about anything else you can think of. The man is so ignorant and corrupt politically, financially and otherwise, that he can't wipe his own a$$ without getting his fingers dirty. As many have said before, oh the coons, goons and buffoons who follow this guy around. Sad. Al Shartpton of --> Old <--, and more: https://redstate.com/jeffc/2023/08/03/al-sharpton-beclowns-himself-displays-his-ignorance-about-the-revolutionary-war-in-remarks-on-trump-indictment-n787270 https://nypost.com/2023/01/25/al-sharpton-helped-create-the-crime-crisis-he-claims-hes-trying-to-solve/ https://capitalresearch.org/article/the-lefts-street-boss-part-1/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/08/01/al-sharpton-is-not-lifelong-fighter-justice/ https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/al-sharptons-1992-speech-urged-blacks-to-kill-police/ https://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/sharpton-fines-racism-taxes/2014/12/09/id/612015/ https://www.nydailynews.com/2015/01/17/the-rev-al-sharpton-the-most-annoying-person-on-the-planet-this-side-of-kris-jenner-now-wants-to-march-on-the-oscars/ https://thenewamerican.com/us/crime/al-sharpton-a-lucrative-career-built-on-hate-and-racial-conflagration/ http://www.realchange.org/sharpton.htm And the list goes on and on and on.

Troy, your statement sounds like nothing but word salad, which also happens to be one of Kamala's favorite dishes, so to speak. I never (said that) I hated her (, but judging directly from her record) she is indeed an idiot, by any discernible measure), so your judgmental response falls into that category, as well. Do you know what the definition of 'stupid' is? It's knowing something you're doing is wrong and continuing to do it anyway. Kamala has almost never failed in demonstrating here superior skill at being stupid. She can't debate, she can't govern, she dodges nearly every serious question that's ever been directed her way. Go help Black America, should she ever be thrust into replacing presidential impostor and election thief Joe Biden, because the people who will be pulling here strings won't be employees of Disneyland.

IMO, black greatness is indeed something that one can only experience through continual situational awareness. As black people, we always have to be hyper-aware of not only our ever changing surroundings, but the constant barrage of 'incoming' fire that those who are not black or identify as black, don't see.