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Yeah....Here We Go With The Back Pedaling
Troy replied to Pioneer1's topic in Culture, Race & Economy
I have used the post office he was based out of many times, though, I don’t know the deli. she spit in the brother‘s face, clearly asking for trouble. Then she took out a knife and stabbed him. All of this over who is first in line?! Obviously, this young woman is mentally disturbed. I would stop short of lumping everyone in her ethnicity as an enemy of FBAs. She is an enemy of the public. Homie just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. -
About Books: Peter Slen Interviews Troy Johnson
Troy replied to Troy's topic in Culture, Race & Economy
Thanks man I appreciate it. -
I saw a couple Kevin Samuels video and he asked that question to a sister more than once. Considered honestly, it is a good though provoking question. I don't know if anyone ever answered a "10." In terms of a complete package of finances, physique, and personality,10s are rare. I'm not gonna answer that question @ProfD. I'll allow others to do that for me. What I can say is that I'm not a 10
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About Books Interview: Peter Slen talks to Troy Johnson Founder of the African American Literature Book Club. They discussed the website Troy started in 1997 to promote books by or about people of African descent.
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Tis the Season to know the Truth so the truth...
Troy replied to Troy's topic in Culture, Race & Economy
because it has. Dude, you have white men bitching, and moaning about how women and minorities are getting all the benefits now. There was a time that only wealthy white men could vote. Can’t you admit that white privilege is nothing like it used to be? Again the days of the British Empire controlling large swaps of the Earth is over. In Asia, Asian people control resources in Africa African people control resources in India is Indian people a majority white country like the US it’s white people, but you have black billionaires here today That would’ve been impossible 150 years ago. OK, please define it then explain why it hasn’t changed in this country in the last 200 years to the benefit of Black people. -
New Year's Day Truck Explosion in Las Vegas
Troy replied to ProfD's topic in Culture, Race & Economy
Even if America becomes a utopia there will still be people, guys usually, who bug out and commit acts of violence. Maybe in a few hundred thousand years will evolve past committing these types of acts. -
New Orleans Bourbon Street Attack on New Year's Day
Troy replied to ProfD's topic in Culture, Race & Economy
How can you say that? There are plenty of people that think both of these people are diabolically evil and or psychopaths. what do you think he could’ve possibly have gone through to explain or potentially justify what he did? I don’t know what he went through. However, what I do know is that what he did was not a reasonable reaction; one could justify call it insane. -
Tis the Season to know the Truth so the truth...
Troy replied to Troy's topic in Culture, Race & Economy
The idea that white supremacy has not declined or that is actually on the rise completely ignores history. as a result, there is no rational argument that I can make to convince you otherwise. The real illusion, one that has been leveled against Black people and white people is that race is the problem, or the immigrants are the problem, or that Republicans or Democrats are the problem, or that transgender or gay people, are the problem, or that poor people are the problem…. These are all diversions. The real problem are the ultra wealthy people who are using their resources, including all of diversionary tactics described above to maximize their power and wealth. Of course, both political parties are two sides of the same coin: both are controlled by the same people, and the only color they care about is green. You have to be dumb, ignorant, or evil to be a racist or white supremacist. In the 21st-century, this is an idea that has really outlived its usefulness even to the people who used it to their benefit in the past. obviously, there are white racists out there, but it’s not like it was in 1950 and it’s night and day compared to 1850. To talk like racism in 2025 is like it was in 1825, and hasn’t gotten much better. It’s not even intellectually dishonest—It’s silly. -
New Orleans Bourbon Street Attack on New Year's Day
Troy replied to ProfD's topic in Culture, Race & Economy
I was using the word crazy colloquially. It was not an attempt to make a medical diagnosis. However , I do suspect that veteran plowing a vehicle into a crowd of innocent people probably reveals some form of mental problem. Can you elaborate on why you think this has anything to do with a guy mowing down people on the street with a car? -
Tis the Season to know the Truth so the truth...
Troy replied to Troy's topic in Culture, Race & Economy
Are you doing a @Pioneer1 and moving to goal posts on me? There were only two world wars, and no Black people didn’t start them you win If the remaining white people who believe in white supremacy or exploited this belief of others yes it would. The idea that we are all connected or just treat others the way they wanna be treated the world would be a much better place. i’m not sure why this motion is up for debate or why you don’t think spreading love would not end white supremacy. I guess you believe the only thing that will is violence. if not, what solution do you have? The reality is white supremacy is already ending. There is no person with an ounce or morals or a fifth grade education who believes that ideology is reasonable. race-based slavery ended in 1865. Jim Crow laws ended 100 years after that. Would you agree that white racism is on the decline and that the spirituality of people like Dr. King and many others is what helped in the decline? -
Tis the Season to know the Truth so the truth...
Troy replied to Troy's topic in Culture, Race & Economy
Black folks have started war just like everyone else. A cursory knowledge of recent African history is all that’s required to know this. I can see that being the case if the crimes Black people committed or being committed against white supremacist. Yes, and that’s my point look no father than our own president elect. Don’t confuse religion with spirituality. -
New Orleans Bourbon Street Attack on New Year's Day
Troy replied to ProfD's topic in Culture, Race & Economy
People are crazy. I was on Bourbon Street over the Thanksgiving holiday. -
Tis the Season to know the Truth so the truth...
Troy replied to Troy's topic in Culture, Race & Economy
Even at a very simple level if we worked on our spirituality we would eliminate wars, crime, and allocate your wealth better... you can do both. -
There was an infamous one in NYC called Willowbrook where the patients were essentially tortured -- a house pf horrors. Geraldo Rivera made his career from an expose on that institutions. It is still hard to watch.
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OK this is an actual recording artist: V-Nasty from Oakland a member of the rap group White Girl Mob, which also included Kreayshawn and Lil Debbie. Turns out she is known for using the N-Word in her music.
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We Need Your Help...Not Just Your Observation
Troy replied to Pioneer1's topic in Culture, Race & Economy
I agree. this is true of all but the most creative science fiction. -
BLACK. CHRISTMAS. Made. Up Jesus. Stories !!
Troy replied to harry brown's topic in Culture, Race & Economy
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Tis the Season to know the Truth so the truth...
Troy replied to Troy's topic in Culture, Race & Economy
LOL! true, but I was raised in the Baptist church and baptized by Wyatt Tee Walker. So, I know a little somethin' like the broth pace of Christianity being Judea and not Turkey. To understand this you'd really need to read a book like: Stolen Legacy: Greek Philosophy Is Stolen Egyptian Philosophy by George G. M. James You asked similar questions back on March. Again, I refer you to the above book or Christianity Before Christ by John G. Jackson African Origins of Major "Western Religions" by Yosef Ben-Jochannan Building wealth is important, but spiritual development should be done at the same time -- and I'm not talking about any religiosity. -
OK I can why Fat Joe would take offense. Puerto Ricans are part of Hip-hop that is indisputable. I witnessed this. Some of the best graffiti artists and break dancers I've seen in the 1970's were Puerto Rican. It took me 60 seconds to find this clip it is less than a minute long. I don't know who this and it looks dubbed, Bottom line I'm sure I can find more vidoes of whote rappers using the N-word
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BLACK. CHRISTMAS. Made. Up Jesus. Stories !!
Troy replied to harry brown's topic in Culture, Race & Economy
That is an interesting question. I can see why your "friend" would be upset: he shared something intimate with you and you dissed him in a very profound way At 60+ I believe a woman has a role in her orgasm during sex. I don't think it is the man's job to "give" her an orgasm all by himself. I think it something that is done together... -
We Need Your Help...Not Just Your Observation
Troy replied to Pioneer1's topic in Culture, Race & Economy
Yeah, all of that is possible @Pioneer1. I'm just suggesting there are other reasons they may not have communicated with us; the relative difference in intelligence. Here is a weird coincidence: Today I heard Neil degrass Tyson draw an analogy between humans and worms and us and aliens! When I picked worms, I'd considered ants, mice and other things, but I landed on worms because no one tries to communicate with worms or seem to be very interested in understanding what they are thinking? I seriously doubt any of the people are referring to actually had a direct alien encounter. If they were credible, they would have been on 60 minutes and not relegated to the National Inquirer (is that still in print?) -
@richardmurray Are you equating public sentiment towards the Panthers and Nat Turner with Neeley?! Are you equating the public's reaction to the activities of Neely with the likes of an Angela Davis or Eldride Cleaver?! Are you suggesting that Neely did not need mental help and are equating the motivation for his actions with those of Nat Turner? I suspect places like ND and WY do not have the high level of homelessness as places like NYC. But yeah. large cities have advantages you could grow fat living off the food that is discarded. But the tradeoff is being homeless in NYC is very dangerous -- especially if you are mentally ill. Is this statement directed at me? Richard this statement is false on its face. The data tells a different story, and NYC's crime stats tell a better story than what actually happens on the street than what the data says, due to crime being under reported and miscategorized by the police. You say you lived in NYC in the 1970's if you lived in Harlem you have to know many women who were mugged during that decade and the next. I also be surprised if you did not know someone who was murdered between 1970 and 1990.
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Fat Joe is no different than any other rapper. You don't have to look hard to find Rappers. of all types, who disrespect Black people. Man. there entire forms of the art that one can easy argue is disrespectful to Black people -- especially Black women I did not know the issue with Fat Joe has to do with Tariq until now -- probably not worth the time to investigate, but if I get a minute I'll check it out
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Tis the Season to know the Truth so the truth...
Troy replied to Troy's topic in Culture, Race & Economy
The Brother is indeed relating information from scholars. I'm extremely surprised you reject this knowledge. There is too many paralells between Christianity text from Kemet. We know the Greeks took so much from Africa why not the religion... Sure, the European made it his religion, but the African origins are pretty stark. Dude Christianity began in Jerusalem. This isn't even controversial.
