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richardmurray Actually ProfD beat me to it by mentioning how so many people showed up at his rallies acting a straight FOOL. Most of his supporters really DO like him. Now this is the thing..... Trump gets his support from 2 sources: 1. The Republican party 2. Non-Republicans who just LOVE his ass I don't have to explain #2; however I would agree that many if not MOST rank-n-file Republicans...especially Republican politicians, office holders, and those who generally hold a more traditional and conservative point of view -do NOT like him. They only support him because it's their DUTY to support a fellow Republican. And his policies....in their opinion....would be better than Kamala's, so they look at is more as choosing the lesser of 2 evils. However Trump...with his populism and fondness for public antics....is definitely not the ideal choice of a TRUE Conservative.

I can't argue what you just said because the kids I snapped on and with didn't seem any "stronger" for it mentally or emotionally. There were kids who participated and kids who didn't. When I sit down and think about it..... The ones who didn't, didn't seem any stronger or tougher than those who did participate....lol. Infact, I'd probably say that it SCREWED UP a lot of boys self esteem growing up because most jokes and caps have a kernel of truth in them, or they wouldn't make sense or connect with the audience. You don't cap on a skinny dude for being fat or call him marshmallow man or make fun of his titties jiggling.

My question is...why was he ALLOWED to buy it? I support a well regulated Capitalism and enterprise.....however when it comes to certain things like Twitter, Youtube, and other mass media platforms.....these shouldn't be privately owned. It's my understanding that Twitter was privately owned BEFORE Musk purchased it, and I had a problem with that too. You don't coral everybody together and force them into a privately owned domain like Twitter or Facebook or force them to use a private service. Basically you're FORCING the public to make another man or select group (share holders) rich. The government can easily come up with platforms and sites that the public can share and the rules are more fair instead of letting dictators run the fucking show.

Are you a Black woman?

The Ultimate Support comes from The SUPREME BEING. Living a proper and effective life would have been his best defense and still is. However from a far distant and more secular point of view...... Puff should have solicited more support from Jewish influencers. Plain and simple.

I plan to respond to your previous post, but to briefly answer your question: NO She's not racially Black. But she COULD be AfroAmerican. I have to learn more about her.

richardmurray Without a doubt, it is unquestionable that CERTAIN people definitely like Trump. Infact, some people LOVE him! ....for various reasons. When he was President before and even before...when he was campaigning back in 2014 and 2015 I said that he was often like a blank canvas that people would paint their own picture on as to why he was "their guy". Part of it is his charisma. Another part is his being COACHED on how to be bold and appeal to people's base desires and EMOTIONS rather than their intellect. Kind of like a "good" pimp....lol. "Good" as in...good at what he does.

WARNING: Some unsolicited personal information...lol. For a long time, I didn't realize that some people actually masturbated to pornography....lol. I always enjoyed WATCHING it, but I didn't feel the need to jack off to it. I've been jacking off since my teens...but I didn't need pornography to do it. I have a vivid imagination and all I had to do was IMAGINE who I wanted to make love to. When I think of porn, I think of videos and pictures of the physical act of sex. When I hear the term "erotica"....I think mostly of women and the material they read. Like most sexual situations, for women it's not just physical but a more wholistic approach that stimulates their minds as well as their bodies.

Sometimes the problem isn't the RESULTS but the EXPECTATIONS. Perhaps we should stop EXPECTING most Black people to unite and focus on getting KEY numbers or a CRITICAL MASS of Black Americans to unite around a certain issue and be satisfied with THAT accomplishment. I've had several experiences that sometimes makes me want to even go further and say it's not even about RACE but about COMMON INTERESTS of the individuals. If I want: A, L, P, and Q........... And can find a bunch of people -male and female, Black, White, and Latino, and Asian - who also want A, L, P, and Q. Perhaps we should put our racial and cultural differences aside and work together to achieve that goal. But I'm so B1 (Black first) that it's ingrained in my character so I'm not likely to put race to the side. It will always be a factor in this Life Cycle. A sweet compromise for me is finding OTHER Black people regardless of sex or culture...who share similar goals and working together with them. That's why I'm FBA but can't ignore or totally separate myself from other members of the Black Diaspora as a lot of our people are seeking to do.

Troy nah, I think it’s due to living in a male dominated, patriarchal society. No doubt this ADDS to it, however the question you should ask yourself is how did we GET to a "patriarchal and male dominated society" to begin with? Infact, why do you find nearly all of the societies around the planet dominated by men? Because men tend to be more aggressive and confident and TAKE control and TAKE charge....that's MY explanation. What's yours? That said how do you explain the increasing rates of male suicide and particular black male suicide and recent years. There are many reasons for the rising suicide rates, from drug abuse to improperly treated mental illnesses. In some regards, suicide is something often done BY people with high self esteem. Killing oneself in order to get out of certain situations is a form of CONTROL. A person with LOW self esteem who feels that they don't deserve certain things in life or is destined to be a "loser" doesn't mind failing and usually doesn't see the need to "end" their life. It's that person who wants to control EVERYTHING and when something doesn't go right in their life that they CAN'T control, often they want to end it. The ability to take one's life is sometimes PART of that control. How do you explain women, surpassing men and college admission and graduation rates? For one thing.... The modern academic system in the West (or in the United States atleast) is very FEMALE oriented and rewards FEMININE behavior and characteristics like being humble, docile, and quiet. Many boys...especially Black boys...have a hard time in school with their CONDUCT even if they excel in purely academic endeavors like math and science. I had a cousin who was getting kicked out of schools since the 3rd grade and never graduated, but was able to start and maintain a major drug operation employing dozens of men and women. He could do the most complicated math and had an excellent memory, especially when it came to running his operation and making money, lol. But couldn't make it through school because of disciplinary issues. Meanwhile his older sister...who had to often come to HIM for advice for family and relationship issues, was able to get a PhD as a social worker.

Troy I'm inclined to agree either way, however can you be a little more clear......... Are you saying Ali at 58 was nothing like Tyson at 58? In which, I DEFINITELY agree. You don't find too many 58 year olds built like Tyson was able to train himself up to be. Or are you saying that even in his PRIME Ali wasn't as built as a 58 year old Tyson. Based on the pictures I've seen of Ali back in his youth, I'd agree to that also. He was definitely in shape, but never too muscular or "ripped" looking. 🤔.........and what's up with Tyson KISSING a man and literally showing his ass before the fight?????

🤔 -I thought he just did. Did the brutha withdraw his nomination, or something?

richardmurray One of the reasons so many people like Trump is because he appeals to their lower and basic instincts. He PROUDLY reaches for and enjoys the low hanging fruit. -Nepotism -Rewarding your supporters with good jobs -Calling out your enemies and threatening them ....these are things MOST people admire and wish THEY could freely engage in without being looked upon as an "asshole" by the rest of society. Many people respect and desire this, especially in a world that promotes hypocrisy and fake ethical standards like being "humble". Most loving parents would do ANYTHING with in their power to protect their children. This is a natural basic instinct that most parents can relate to. If Joe Biden DIDN'T use his power to help his own flesh and blood son out, best believe there'd be a lot more people criticizing him and calling him all kinds of, "Cold blooded SOB's who wouldn't even help his own son out when he had the power to so you know what he thinks of the rest of America" Now, ofcourse it depends on the circumstances..... It's one thing to use your power to make your stupid son or dumb daughter president of a multi billion dollar firm that you founded from the ground up, passing over much more qualified people for that position. THAT type of nepotism is a foolish decision that would cause a lot of damage and could destroy the company you built. But using your power to get one of your little bad ass kids out of jail, or using your clout as a judge or mayor to get your kid a much needed kidney transplant or operation to save his life.....that's understandable.

At this point...... I'm more about promoting that LIKE MINDED Black folks who already believe in this should unite with eachother and work together to make things happen. Expecting Black folks COLLECTIVELY to do this, is a tall order. That's how it's probably going to have to be when it comes to the Reparations Package getting passed and awarded to us. Instead of relying on MOST of our people to get behind it and push it and support it, we'll probably going to have to rely on key players at all levels to help push it through and get it done. I'm talking from the streets to Washington D.C. Despite nay saying and casting shade on the prospects of it, ofcourse everybody with a nappy head will be standing in line for a check. Like Snoop Dogg said when he came in with some juice and gin: "Everybody got they cup but they ain't chipped in"

Look at what just popped up on NBC News website: Black Republicans feel left out of Trump’s 2nd-term picks

All this is telling me is that YOU TOO find the vulnerable more timid "feminine" side more attractive too, like I do. You just like the challenge of getting to it. Like a squirrel cracking a nut to get to the REAL good stuff inside, lol.

I don't blame Biden for pardoning his own son. I would have done the same thing. Family and blood is thicker than politics and political games.

...and that could be a selling point!

ProfD Women tend to be different than men in that they naturally DON'T have high self esteem. Most men have moderate to high self esteem due to our higher testosterone rate that gives us more confidence and courage. Most women...again MOST...don't have that by nature and constantly need encouragement and enforcement to make them feel better and more confident. Actually, the low confidence and shyness is what I find ATTRACTIVE about most women. When a woman walks around proud and cocky....that's usually a turn off.

I'm not sure how this is going to sound to you but...... As far as I'm concerned, if ONE Indian is helped by this Administration or gets a good job in it....as long as they don't HARM their own people, then it helps. I look at is as one more Indian with a good job and power. Similarly, if ONE Black people or a HAND FULL of Black people manage to get good jobs in this Administration...even if Trump ignores the other Black folks....as long as they DO NO HARM while in that position, I'm not mad at them. They're helping. They're helping boost the Black economy by employing more...even if it's only a few...Black folks. Again, as long as they do no harm! My problem with TOKENS and SELL OUTS is only when they actually do harm to their people. But just sitting there and being quiet and being glad you were offered a position, I can't get mad at somebody for that.

I think that's the MAJOR reason she lost the election. Being a woman was a minor part. It was a factor, but not a significant one in my opinion. I often wonder is this how some White people feel when I hear them telling Black people "It's not about race. That's not the problem." or "It's not because you're Black but because...." They're swearing up and down that your race had nothing to do with it but it was your performance or some other issue, when you almost KNOW racism played a part. Perhaps it played a PART...but not the MAJOR part...lol. The same with Kamala losing the election. I'm sure sexism played a PART in that many....perhaps hundreds of thousands if not millions...didn't want to see a woman president. But many millions MORE actually did. Sexism wasn't the biggest or major reason. Like you said, it was her lack of charisma and ability to stir up enthusiasm among the voting population like Trump was able to.

I wanna say TMZ is exposing BLACK FOLKS...while they ignorant ass is exposing OTHER Black folks too instead of White folks. But I can't, because to tell the truth.....TMZ exposes a lot more White folks too, lol. But what I CAN say is....atleast TMZ exposes all races of celebrities dishes out the shit across the board regardless of race. Some of these niggaz ONLY go after other Black celebrities and act like White and Latino celebrities don't even exist. How is 50 Cent and 'em going to do a who movie calling it the "Downfall of Diddy"??? Just...going after another Black man on the strength. Ain't NOBODY trying to do an expose on Eminem or Vanilla Ice or some other White rapper. I read something about 15 years ago about Eminem trashing Black girls and calling them niggers or something and that came and went like a summer shower. It popped up in a magazine or some online article...then disappeared. You haven't heard anything else about it and nobody has talked about it until this point.

The survival instinct is the strongest instinct in most humans. I was listening to the comedian on why some dudes turn "trans" in prison when they didn't do the shit on the outside. One simple word: SURVIVAL Some men figure if they just go ahead and BE somebody's wife early on: 1. It saves them from being constantly raped by different inmates 2. It offers them protection from their "husband" 3. They get SOME measure of control over when and how they have sex For whatever reason, they REASONED that this was their best option to "survive" their stay in prison.

Lol...so you still think she lost because she's a woman, huh??

There is too much talk in the media about how "Latinos support Trump". I'm very suspicious of this. The Cubans down in Florida are for the most part White, racist, and Republican....so their support is understandable. I'm skeptical of Trump's Mexican and Puerto Rican support however. ......especially given his anti-immigration rhetoric. I suspect that he never did plan on a "mass deportation" but just says these things to get the poor White vote. That's why I say, let's wait and see. Why didn't he do it in his first term when he had the opportunity? Why didn't he build the wall in his first term when he had the opportunity? Well....he's got Congress on his side now, so let's see what excuse....if any...will he use.