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My bad. That was suppose to be his name up there instead of yours. Maybe it was a subconscious move to pull you into the conversation....lol.

frankster Russia was not among them...was they? They belong to the same criminal family. The only reasons Russia wasn't out colonizing nations of color like her British, French, and Spanish brethren is because: 1. Their nation was more landlocked and didn't have as much access to the Atlantic Ocean. 2. Being Slavic....they also faced oppression from their Teutonic fellow Caucasians. Also an argument can be made that Russia wasn't colonized by Africans like France and Spain were at one time, so they didn't develop the hatred and disdain and strong desire to conquer them. They were never directly involved in the Slave trade Colonialism Neo-colonialism Imperialism the Enslaved of Black Africans nor did they openly support racism or practice politically as Policy Neither was Germany, yet they are some of the most unapologetically racist devils on the planet. They are not only anti-Black, they are anti OTHER White folks who they feel aren't "white" enough....lol. This cannot be said of Russia since the Communist Revolution. How do we know that Russia and other Whites are NOT working together to oppress people of color? What nation of color have they defended against White aggression? True So did China.....look where they are now China is a military superpower because of THEMSELVES, not any dealings with Russia. They don't rely on Russia or any other nation for military support. They may make deals with Russia. The United States makes DEALS with Russia....lol. But they don't rely on Russia to help them or bolster their military. They know better. At what cost?? The cost of one's pride. All of the propaganda about America and Israel being the biggest enemies on the planet and are so oppressive and racist; meanwhile Russia and the Arab nations have SHOWN themselves to not only racist towards Black people but also disloyal to them and to eachother. They won't even help out eachother. Look how most of them are siding with America against Iran. The West has an unwritten policy not to share technology with African Countries.......they see African Countries as a Resource of Raw Material True. Is Russia sharing USEFUL technology with African nations? I'm not talking about teaching them a few bogus tricks and sending them some worthless gadgets designed to fail when you need them most. I mean true advanced technology that they could actually use to protect themselves against Western aggression? As such any form of Development is seen as a threat to this View......Hence the West tend to Impoverish and Underdeveloped African countries back to Stone Age Funny how this policy hasn't worked to under develop Japan, or South Korea who are also people of color. Dubai, Qatar, and Kuwait also have aligned themselves with the West and are building major cities and have advanced weaponry. Seems to me that those who align themselves with the United States seem to do better than those who align themselves with Russia.

Well shame on their mothers for giving them those names. Talk about inconsiderate. Why on Earth would a loving mother give a child a name common to the OPPOSITE sex? Does she not care how that child will grow up or the ridicule they'll face as a result?

frankster Yes it does seems so Let me let Nelson answer that..... True I think Mr. Mandela was a wise man and right. However just like YOUR enemy isn't necessarily MY enemy, the enemy of YOUR enemy isn't necessarily MY friend or ally either. At one time the United States, England, and France were all enemies....but they all got together to gang up on Haiti. To align himself and his nation with Russia in my opinion would be a mistake for 2 reasons: 1. Russia is still a White nation...like France. Infact, it's Whiter than France with a very tiny Black population. So what makes him think that the Russians or the Russian government are any less racist? History has shown that Whites....despite any of their own differences....tend to work together against people of color. 2. Both Cuba and Iran as well as Syria aligned themselves with Russia for military purposes, and look where THEY are right now. If I were an African nation, I'd do my best to align myself with the United States OR Israel. Not that these nations are the most righteous....but because they have proven to be the more powerful and most loyal when it comes to needing a military alliance.

For the woman named "Quincy", perhaps if you had an opportunity to check her Identification -would you discover that "Quincy" was actually a name she went by that was short for something else? I also wonder how did she spell it. Did she spell it "Quincy" or "Quincie" like women who call themselves "Bobby" spell it as "Bobbie" to denote the feminine aspect? As for the brutha named "Vivian"......lol.....are you sure he's ALWAY been a "brutha"????

Well, whatever went down between the races in the distant past....I don't think it justifies or logically explains why Caucasians continue to be in a dominant position over Africans and Native Americans (including Latinos) today. In other words.......... No matter what Africans OR Native Americans may have done to Caucasians initially, does it justify them being "allowed" to enslave and decimate the African and Native American populations and rule over them for nearly a thousand years? Mythology and allegories aside......... I think a more accurate and viable assessment is that Caucasians were simply smart enough to gain the upper hand and keep the upper hand.....so far.

Was it a Near Death (actual death) Experience? You may have told Del, Troy, and Cynique.....lol.....but you didn't tell me.

I believe Caucasians are just as human as Africans in the same way women are just as human as men, meaning... Just because you're human, doesn't mean you have the same biological and psychological make-up. If we were all the same, then you'd see roughly the same rate of Europe being colonized by Black Africans....as you have of Africa being colonized by White Europeans, lol. The same can be said of Asians and Native Americans. There clearly are differences between the races at a psychological level as well as phenotypical.

Mel Hmmm........interesting. Did you "feel" any different after the experience? Did you develop any sort of psychic or supernatural powers? These aren't joke questions, I actually am trying to understand how common these type of experiences are among Black people because they seem to be quite common among Whites.

Mel African civilizations lasted such a long time because there were no Caucasian civilizations around to conquer and destroy them. African civilizations are tens of thousands of years old, while the Caucasian race itself is only about 6 thousand years old and Caucasian civilizations are less than 4 thousand years old. Once Caucasian civilization form....they set out to conquer and destroy the other civilizations of color around it. So African civilizations were great, but they weren't great at defending themselves against Caucasian civilizations which systematically conquered and subdued them one by one. As Black people, we need a system that will work for us...but we shouldn't to back to one that will only allow us to be conquered again. When it comes to African culture, we need to eat the carefully selected meat....but spit out the bones, lol.

Mel All we have to do is look back to ancient Africa and how they were able to move together even though there was diversity of thought and tribal nuances. Ancient Africa may have had wonderful social systems that allowed males and females to work together in harmony...MAYBE...but remember that much of Ancient Africa was CONQUERED. Greeks, Arabs, Persians, Assyrians, Romans, and other Caucasian groups were able to come into Africa and conquer the men and women of those various tribes. Going back go those same systems exactly the way they were, is just asking to be conquered again. I've never been a 'ghetto' girl/woman, I remember reading where you said you lived in some neighborhood where you used to push baby strollers through crack pipes and syringes scattered all over the ground. It reminded me of something out of New Jack City, lol. We're not necessarily Oak Bluffs homeowners, but we don't need to be; my tribe is simply known for how we move through the world. You threw me off with the "Oak Bluffs" part....lol. Remember, I'm not in the Boule so I had no idea what you're talking about except by context, and had to look that one up. I would have been more familiar with Buckhead. Yeah, I know about smiling at the "menz." I'm kind of glad I aged out. Still, everyone can use a smile. It doesn't matter how old you are (although it DOES matter how attractive you are)....if you smile at the average man and give him eye contact, you're going to set off alarms in his mind of what "could be". Why do you think the marriage rate and the birth rate have dropped in Western Civilization? I don't think the birth rate has actually dropped. It CERTAINLY isn't dropping among the Middle Eastern and Latino populations who now make up a large percentage OF the Western population. And I personally don't believe the birth rate among Whites is declining. I HEAR and READ that it is, but when I look at my surroundings and travel around the country....I see a lot of White kids running around. I see a lot of White women with big bellies poked out jogging up and down the street and walking their dogs. I really believe that this whole "declining White population" shit is just PROPAGANDA. Reverse psychology. A way of actually encouraging Whites to have MORE children and justify the suppression of the Black population. How many dark skinned kinky haired kids do you see today, as compared to when YOU were a child? If they are called "Black" many of them are actually mixed with curly hair and tannish skin.

I don't trust him. Nor I do I "distrust" him. I'm neutral on him as of now. There are certain things about him that make me not trust him; for examples...... 1. While it's good that he drove the French out, it seems as if he's invited the Russians in. 2. Every nation needs a powerful military, however to hold the military title "Captain" and walk around in a military uniform all the time as well as be surrounded by well armed men....seems to give the impression that your government should be ran by the military. He got into power from a coup. Him and his men used violence to overthrow the former head of state.

frankster Yes I No Longer Just Believe......I now Know Interesting choice of words. You don't just believe, you "know". Have you had first hand contact with BOTH entities to verify their existence? And if so, can you detail some of your experiences?

Mel Although this is about "courting rituals," You do realize marriage offers nothing to women, right? If you think very carefully, you will realize that a man has nothing to offer a woman by way of marriage. Marriage is set up for men, not women. Why do you think the marriage rate and the birth rate have dropped in Western Civilization? It is because it offers nothing to women and everything to men. Especially now when women work a second shift when they get home. Many young women are freezing their eggs for a later date - not because they hope to get married but because they want to have the option to have a child once they are financially able. Think about it - why would a woman get married? You're correct in all of your observations, but as to the question of WHY a woman should get married........... It was and still is absolutely beneficial in patriarchal societies for women to get married. There's a greater chance of protection and provision for her if she has a "good" husband. No guarantee....ofcourse...but greater likelihood. In an egalitarian but RACIST society, there is less benefit but still SOME benefit for woman to marry 1. Women of the "subordinate races" of a racist society often benefit by "marrying up". Unless she marries a bum or loser, marrying men of the dominant races (atleast more dominant than her own) usually affords her more protections, provisions, and opportunities. Not only for her but as we discussed before...for her children. 2. Women from the dominant races often receive more benefits and accolades from the men of dominant races for "choosing" to be with them instead of choosing to be in a relationship with men of a so-called "subordinate race". For example..... All things being equal, White women are often treated better by White men if they have a White husband because it shows their loyalty and that they didn't choose to be with a Black man although they did have the opportunity. So they get rewarded in work, in social situations, in legal issues, etc.... I've learned the only time that causes conflict is when I'm with my own people. Once a black woman on my flight told me I better be thankful to the lord - and I had to remind her that he belief is her own. This is often the case because most AfroAmericans are not as "independent thinking" as Whites. BY NATURE Black people are actually more independent thinking and more "creative" in our thoughts and less restrictive. However by NUTURE and how this society operates...a lot of Black people were punished in different ways as children for showing independent thought or going against the grain....so they learned one of the best ways to survive in this society is to "go along to get along". Meaning, adhere to the traditional religions, cultural, and social norms of whatever community they grew up in. And insist that other Black people do the same. Those who adopt the social systems in place most likely don't have a safety net. I doubt it; if we collectively had financial resources, we'd follow anyone's script. Ofcourse. That's why traditionally, women were encouraged to marry a man and not work. The more she relied on him for her sustenance, the more likely she'd be to STICK TO the script...lol. Being financially independent allowed her to walk away anytime she'd like. In America, Black women have traditionally been more financially independent from their husbands than White men...which is one of the reasons why the Black family was often more broken. If I catch your eye, I'm going to smile at you. I'm not interested in a love connection - I like people. At the same time, I don't trust a lot of men too - so I will definitely look you dead in the eye to see what you're up to. I clock all the vitals. This tends to throw a lot of men off. They can't tell if a woman is truly interested, or just being "polite"....lol. You know Black people are not monolithic; we have inherent practices that are common to one group that are bizarre to another group. Although we aren't a monolith and this is often a good thing, sometimes it's a sign of social pathology. Often times when there's TOO MUCH division and diversity in thinking and not enough social cohesion it's a sign of a people who are easily manipulated, divided, and destabilized. It gets to the point where you can't tell what erratic or dysfunctional behaviors come FROM us vs what behaviors were INTRODUCED to our community from outside sources.

Yes, but it's telling it in Spanish....lol. Much of the population increase you see in the United States are among Latinos and other immigrants who don't abide by Western cultural norms. The men and women typically relate to eachother the way they've been doing for hundreds of years. Only when the women tend to go OUTSIDE of the culture and report the behavior of their men to the authorities...do they get in trouble. Can Black American men rely on Black American and White American women to be as loyal to THEM as the women of other cultures are to their men?

ProfD That is their weird way of determining who really needs the help & trying to prevent people from defrauding the system. When it comes to helping people, conventional wisdom would dictate that you err on the side of CAUTION. Help out everybody who asks you for help even if some of them don't actually need it to ensure everyone who DOES need it will get it. Not making sure a person is down, out, and on the street begging BEFORE you even entertain the possibility of helping them...to ensure they aren't scamming the system. The government is less inclined to give money to people who have it. They'll give tax breaks to the rich though. As well as billions of dollars in foreign aid to other countries who have NOT paid taxes to the United States, like most American citizens have. Correct. Social Security was initially designed to provide income to people over a certain age who can no longer work. Either couldn't, or reached the age where they SHOULD no longer work (unless they wanted to). When you've worked all your life and have reached the age of 65.....you DESERVE to take a break, lol. The Social Security program was expanded to provide benefits to a broader group of people. The only people I know of who can get Social Security are aged people and disabled people -and their dependents. Unless they've expanded THAT to immigrants as well, lol.. Therefore, Social Security doesn't allow recipients to make more than a certain amount of income while receiving benefits. Thought is if a person can work & earn more than a certain income per year, they don't need Social Security benefits. True. However they make that window very narrow. I agree that if a person is making a million dollars a year....no...they shouldn't be receiving Social Security payments, although they still should be getting free healthcare. But if a person is making under $100,000 a year they should still get a check to supplement their income.

They need to figure out a more strategic way of getting the money to AfroAmerican students instead of going through the University. A lot of White people will use anti-discrimination laws to reenforce their own racism by forcing YOU to obey the law while they work under the table. For example...... They'll break all kinds of laws to hustle a bunch of illegal Latino immigrants into the country and on a job, but if YOU raise hell about it and point out how bias and racist the job is for preferring Latino workers -they'll point out that you can't discriminate based on ethnicity, nationality, or national origin.

It wasn't a bad movie though. Not the typical "mafia" film I expected because the Italian element was minimal....but I liked it.

I'm with you with Courtney, Frances, and Jackie......but Michael, Quincy, and Vivian aren't "unisex" names in my opinion, lol. I have yet to meet a woman named Quincy and I BETTER NOT run into a man named "Vivian".....lol.

Well, the basketball player Jalen Rose is in his 50s. I'm guessing he is partially responsible for so many women naming their children Jalen and Jaylen...lol. Perhaps Will Smith's son Jaden also bears some responsibility. But when it get to the point where nearly a quarter of all the Black children both male AND female are carrying those names, it becomes ridiculous. You can't walk down the street without hearing some kid yelling down the street: Ja-deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen You can't go to a grocery store or mall without hearing some mother yelling at her son or daughter: Jaylen stop, and bring yo' ass on!

ProfD It also forces a lot of people to lie and sets them up to be charge for fraud. Some of these government programs actually require you to be dirt poor with NO assets what so ever.....then you can get some help. Most people aren't going to sit up and let their money run COMPLETELY out before asking for help; what are they going to do while the government is deliberating whether or not to help them? I'm not sure how it works, but many people on Social Security are either not allowed to work, or the amount of money they are allowed to earn is limited.

Why are so many Black families naming their children Jaden and Jaylen? I've noticed this over the past 5 years but obviously it's been going on longer because many of them are in their teens now.

Black family ends UNC Wilmington scholarship rather than remove support for Black students According to WHQR, the Upperman family has decided to stop awarding new scholarships at UNCW. University officials said scholarship language referencing African American students would need to be revised to comply with the UNC System’s updated equality policy. Linda Upperman Smith, daughter of the late physician Dr. Leroy Upperman, said removing references connected to her father’s vision would contradict the purpose of the family’s philanthropy. “There’s no way that we’re going to not follow my father’s wishes for the money to go to an African American student, so we’re not changing the wording,” Upperman Smith told WHQR. Black family ends UNC Wilmington scholarship rather than remove support for Black students 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾

ProfD Thankfully, the hunt that goes on between humans can never be outlawed or made illegal.😁 In the West they've been slowly outlawing the "hunt" men have been doing for women, over the past 60 years or so. A man is taking a chance if he physically contacts a woman without her consent up front. In a work or school environment....yes. But in a club, bar, or otherwise social setting, not much risk is taken. Ofcourse it depends on the TYPE of physical contact made. There's a difference between taking a woman by the hand to get her attention.....and sneaking up behind her, putting your hand between her legs, and grabbing up a handful of -WHATEVER- can fit in your hands! Both are forms of physical contact but one is more acceptable than the other, lol. But now a days, they'll go back 2 or 3 years with some bogus ass claim. Right. If a dude rubs a woman the wrong way trying to get her attention one time & she either tells him not to do it again or gives him that look...he's better off leaving her alone. Again, it depends on the woman and the circumstances. If he LITERALLY rubs her the wrong way and she tells him not to do it again...he shouldn't UNLESS she later on gives him consent after re-establishing a relationship. But if he just comes off wrong and pisses her off, there's a chance for him to recover over time. But still...it depends on the woman. I've had women who alternated between finding me attractive and not liking me then being in love with me...back and forth. Exactly. A man should know how far he can go with a particular woman based on their interactions with each other. Some men never learn. Of course, most women try to remain conservative & non-thirsty so they're not going to put their snatch-box on a platter.🤣 Right. Acting too desperate is a turn off for me and most men. It makes us wonder what's wrong with them...lol. However, all of the choosing signals are blinking...the woman is rubbing up against the man & smiling & playing with her hair & doing all types of sh8t to get his attention Like I told Mel in another thread...... Sometimes it's not about whether or not the MAN is picking up on the signals that a woman is interested in him...it's about whether the WOMAN is picking up on the signals that the man is not interested in them! You can drop all the pens and napkins you want on the floor to bend over infront of him. You can bend ALL the way over and touch your toes like Lil' Jon and open up a gap wide enough for a truck to drive through....you'll still be wasting your time if he doesn't want you. Women often forget that sometimes MEN simply aren't interested in a particular woman. Some women tend to believe that a man should get with ANY woman who wants him...lol. I have a cousin like that. She's one of those match-maker types. She believes in WOMEN CHOOSING the right man for themselves, but when it comes to men -they should find any woman attractive. I used to go rounds with her and eventually during the debate she'd argue with me over why me or a friend of mine wouldn't want to go out with or date a particular woman. I'd tell her that we didn't find her attractive. She'd say, "Whachoo' mean by THAT? She a WOMAN ain't she? Is he gay? He don't like women???? Either you like women or you don't!!!" But she couldn't conceive of a straight man actually not finding a particular woman attractive.

ProfD Gotcha. Reads like you were referring to a select group of Black folks becoming serfs & peasants under the Universal Basic Income (UBI) system. I was actually refereeing to Americans PERIOD of different races becoming serfs and peasants. But the majority.....ofcourse....would be people of color. UBI is going to affect all working class people (masses) especially when AI & robots are capable of doing their jobs. True. As it was designed to do. However if you look at the portion of the video I mentioned after the 1:13 minute mark, UBI is going to be used as an instrument for social and societal control. I know this is coming because that's what it's being used for in China right now.