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Yes I was aware of the hidden colors films I've sold a bunch of them and helped spread the word about them. I don't mean to imply that I lost all respect for Tariq. It is just that he came across very petty and childish. I expected more than that from someone with the wherewithal and consciousness to produce the hidden colors movies. Perhaps I put him up on pedestal when the reality is that he is no different than the rest of us.

Hey @TSegal, did you write the article? There was no byline. Is Afromerica your website?

Perhaps you are right. I just saw Michael Moore's film Fahrenheit 11/9 this evening. It is quite damning. It is hard to come away with any positive sentiments of your fellow man. Flint Michigan was portrayed as ethnic cleansing Obama's role was not just disappointing but shameful... Still 45 -- despite it all -- will be in office at the end of the year.

Regarding the wager: agreed per Del's clarification. We are discussing the Republican base including those "evangelicals" who want abortion outlawed. Again, if the repubican keep the senate and Kavanaugh is confirmed things will look good for 45... as far was the rest of us... winter is coming.

I don't know what form of bankruptcy 45 would be subject to. I'm not even sure if you can avoid civil penalties with bankruptcy. As a former sitting president 45 will be left far from impoverished no matter what type of bankruptcy he might undergo. Besides some slick lawyer will certainly mitigate any severe penalties. 45 will have life time secret service detail including a chauffeur. A presidential library and more... shoot he'll be able to do a book signing and charge folks hundreds or thousands of of dollars, like the Obamas. Yes, and they see that leading impeachment proceedings will hurt them with their base. Lets see how many flip on the Kavanaugh vote this weekend... OK so you are going to call "removal" the same as "assassination, or even suicide." Damn, I would not have pegged you for this. Are you really going to make me trudge through this long ass conversation to find the original bet to prove otherwise? @Delano is your understanding of the bet, that K2 voluntarily jumped in on, include you winning if 45 croaks? I'll go by your recollection, as I don't feel like reviewing the details.

So you think 45 going bankrupt is a problem for him? I think he went bankrupt 4 times before becoming president. Whether the public cares or not DOES actually matter. It informs how people choose their elected officials, and is why 45 is the President of the United States today. @Kalexander2 you appear to be emotionally tied to this issue and it is preventing you from thinking about this rationally. Do you understand that a republican controlled congress will not move to impeach 45? Can you see that at least? Remember suicide, assignation, heart attack, alien abduction, don't count in our wager.

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@Kalexander2, impeachment may come but not this year. Actually, if you read the Times article, none of the allegations are going to land 45 in jail, because either the statute of limitations have expired or a the activities were simply questionable. 45, worse case, is looking at civil penalties. Besides I doubt much of the public really cares very much. One of the crimes 45 is accused of is failing to pay 55% of a 1/2 billion dollar transfer of wealth from his dad. He only paid 5%. Not while this is tax fraud, most people would agree, I'm sure, that but 55% come is confiscatory -- robbery. So the the family did their best to shield their wealth -- big deal. And 45 grossly exaggerated about how he acquired his wealth -- not exactly a news flash... So while I commend the Times for their journalism, it is a bit late in the process. Where was the NY Times in 2016? Oh, I remember, they were busy providing 45 a tremendous platform to the exclusion of all the other candidates.

@Valjeanne Jeffers, For my purposes I just need a list of ISBN13s

Yeah as soon I put words you your mouth i knew you would object (understandably). Of course my position has evolved as more information becomes available, but as more time elapses that just gets me closer to being a $100 richer and to have the privilege of saying, "I told you so!" 😛 which is almost worth as much

Hey @Valjeanne Jeffers yes your aalbc page: https://aalbc.com/authors/author.php?author_name=Valjeanne+Jeffers what category (#Horror #Steamfunk #Afrofuturism ) best fits the book you posted. @Mel Hopkins which category listed above best fits your book or should I create a new one, "urban fantasy?"

Yeah that actually works as long as you don't don't care what kind if attention you get... and many people don't. Indeed some seem to enjoy it... Stormy Daniel's, Omarosa, 45, and of course your classic trolls.

Your social footprint has been a factor in how you are assessed and has been for a longtime. Do you remember Klout? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klout Still the number of "likes" and "shares" is the same thing, no likes you feel worthless; more likes you are happy. Both moods are hollow and fleeting, so people get caught up in sharing to the point of even lying.

Hey @Valjeanne Jeffers please share the link to you page.

Therein lies the problem. This is magical thinking and repeating it, however vehemently, will not make it any more likely.

@Kalexander2 Absolutely. Man, just concede it it already October. Nobody is impeaching 45 before the midterms and the the Republicans hold the house it wont happen this term. Even I'd the dems get control of the house, 45 can't be removed before the end of the year. Even Del has come to grips with this reality, and has moved on from trying to support this scenario. You should too.

Hi @Valjeanne Jeffers, anything that helps booksellers helps book sales. The most common comment I get about this list is from people who were unaware of the stores that support black writers in their city.

Hey @Valjeanne Jeffers please visit your page on AALBC and let me know if I'm missing any titles. Of the three categories let me know which one would be best to put your book in.

This book just came in and we will be publishing a review next month. It is exactly the the of book I'm talking about. Material Witness: The Drew Smith Series (Book 3) by Norwood Holand Publication Date: Sep 17, 2018 List Price: $15.99 (store prices may vary) Format: Paperback Classification: Fiction Page Count: 336 ISBN13: 9780983165699 Imprint: Windmill Books

Hey Milton, I'll looking for more titles to highlight in the "Top 10" lists I'm compiling. You mentioned the following categories: Sword and Soul, Steamfunk, Afrofuturism, Africanfuturism, African Fantasy, Science Fiction, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy, Horror You or anyone is welcome to post prospective titles for the lists. Also, share some of your Horor titles on the Lipstick Alley book forum where there was recent conversation on horror books. I posted about Sumiko Saulson, you'll find some additional potential readers there. Happy Black Speculative Fiction Month!

@Pioneer1 no, Tariq's own behavior illustrates why his point is impossible to implement. If Tari himself demonstrates no ability or desire to adhere to it himself? I remember the video of Tariq going in on Dr. Umar. I actually agreed with much of what Tariq said but I completely disagreed with how he said it. It was actually childish. I lost a lot of respect for Tariq as a result of watching tha video. So while you or I would not disrespect another Black man for a white audience. Many successful Brothers will and do; Tariq is a perfect example. No one ever gave me a code... This is just self respect and respect for one's people, which should come somewhat naturally. No code is needed. Maybe all we need is solidarity to each other rather than to personal gain.

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I see now Google is feeding me pro Cosby stuff. I'm 40 minutes into this video and I believe I've agreed with everything thing this Brother said.

Cosby was clearly far from perfect but he was always supportive of Black people