Kalexander2

Donald Trump is a reckless impetious irresponsible person. Of course he is a 'lunatic,' even maybe of the more servere 'insane' kind.

HUFFPOST News dentity Of Michael Cohen’s ‘Mystery’ Client Revealed Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, has represented Fox News’ Sean Hannity, a court hearing revealed Monday. Cohen’s lawyers exposed the identity of Cohen’s previously unnamed client in a courtroom in New York after the judge ordered them to do so. ... Hannity addressed the news on his radio show Monday, saying he had never officially retained Cohen as his attorney. @seanhannity "Michael Cohen has never represented me in any matter. I never retained him, received an invoice, or paid legal fees. I have occasionally had brief discussions with him about legal questions about which I wanted his input and perspective.” The radio host clarified that he had on occasion consulted with Cohen and asked for the lawyer’s opinion “about legal matters,” during which conversations he assumed there would be attorney-client confidentiality. “I might have handed him 10 bucks, [to say] I definitely want your attorney-client privilege on this, something like that,” Hannity said. Not surpised, but I never knew this damn slimy Republican was formally accused of sexual assault!!

Yes, Troy, there are many young White men and women aware of the problem but unable to get their arms around why the problems exist. I appreciate the opportunity to converse with these people, try to express the psychological trama Blacks experience no one but Black can understand. I applaud Tanny's willingness to listner with an open mind!

BBC News London Stephen Lawrence: Murdered teen's father forgives killers The father of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence says he has forgiven his son's killers, nearly 25 years after the attack. Dr Neville Lawrence the decision had been "one of the hardest things", but he still wanted justice. The murder "opened the country's eyes" to racism, he added. Stephen, 18, was stabbed in an attack by five white youths on 22 April 1993, at a bus stop in south-east London. Two White men were jailed [20 years later]. Not just in America, Blacks are being targeted everywhere.

Yes, Tanny, and I think I could be even more pessimistic to get this shit right. I should like to think of myself as a 'crisis theorist,' not a 'functionalist' because everything has consequences, pros and cons. The functionalist concern itself with mental states. What people do rather than by what they are made of. And not from an economic viewpoint only. Policies, leadership, ways of living all have consequences; more than just what works or doesn't work. Democracy and the Republic works well for a national State power; it provides for the people, keeps them safe, and keeps the State strong, until it doesn't. Inequality, marginalization, and denial to some people outweigh the functionalist perception that "our way is working even though everyone doesn't enjoy it." Whites are not, never were the problem, White folks are the symptoms of the use of centralized planning in an attempt to manage social change and regulate the future development and behaviour of a society. Also called social engineering. A necessary evil turned destructive, fatal to most people because everyone's not involved in the planning. Even social engineering is just another fatal flaw of the 'human factor' though. A cure starts with treating the symptoms first; and symptoms involving human flaws is something that would make cancer jealous. How do we solve the White man problem first; and live to tell about it? Not as a destructive entity but as an irritation to human progress? See why I'm pessimistic?

That's why I'm inspired to learn and understand the actual languages, so as not to rely on 'interpretations and translations of Arabic/Hebrew related texts. Believe me, understanding it, interpreting and translating are different. Hey man, those texts are saying some serious shit, not interpreting what meant nor translating in a way to understand. I get excited every time I know what is being say, which often includes a profound psychological, scientific, and economic explanations. It's all different from what we think. It contributes because it allows for the addition to my normal thinking and actions functioning. And it's not just the holy texts, it's learning to speak and think in terms of mathematics, about anything. I'm still shocked by how much algebra and Arabic have in common in terms of everyday communications about anything, everything!

Yes, but those Black women do a better job at their contributing share to the family than most of us Black males. i like the idea of using the term 'Black woman, Black Americans woman, anything Black. A White woman born in Africa is considered African, it's no-longer separate identity. So, the next time you hear African American, don't assume they're specking about Black folk! See, a man will use his physical strength to survive, a woman will use her beauty and body to survive. Each will do whatever it takes to get what he/she wants. That's what Bill Cosby did, and he's going to pay for doing while Black. And it serves him right!

TRUE THAT! Former vice president Joe Biden said what others wouldn’t. The real reason why Republicans talk about voter fraud is that they don’t want working class and black people to vote ... Though Joe Biden is not to be trusted either, he's one of the reasons Obama didn't do more; but he's politician politicking for votes and will say anything to get it; short of doing anything that actually helps. Another reality we're all about face is the power of vote, or lack thereof. In this sense you're again, Whites don't really care about the vote as long as they can be just be xenophobic and racist. When it does come to the vote, however, Whites will do whatever it takes to dissuade social and economic justice. Which does not surprise me either?

No, brother Troy, I do not wish for a WW3, but is not only plausible, it is very possible!

Again, Tanny, I admire your passion, coupled with your very reasonable plan we could start some real shit, until they drown us in it. Let's first ask how important education is in the United States of America! We have a separate Governmental agency called the U.S. Department of Education, student loan programs, etc., monitored by the U.S. Department of the Treasurer. Through these agencies countries and people prosper by educating the citizens, who inturn become leaders. NOW, what efforts have been undertaken to deny education to some and not others, and by whom? From: Oveta Culp Hobby Texas April 11, 1953 - Betsy DeVos Michigan February 7, 2017, every effort has been made to keep Black folks out of the higher education loop. Right down to 'vulture type' collection practices, with Black student debtors mainly in focus. White get to qualify for forgiveness and deferment because they get the jobs that support student loan forgiveness and deferment. That's why so many Blacks go into teaching, State and government employment. And, since it's fresh and new, watchdog monitoring is virtually unheard. Besides, Whites have that covered as well. Your argument is more than just tactical and moral; it a damn good plan with all the people in mind. Using the argument in support of Black education is the best to get attention to bigger picture, I see that. But Trump is not only finished, by the time he is finished there won't much to fight with, in Congress nor the States. Betsy Devos will se to that.

Yes, and no, Pioneer1, independent living by a separate code does not mean "doing as the romans." In fact, I can mean just the opposite. We don't to adopt White ways of living. We did just fine before we were brought here; we can do it again. Only this time there's more competition for State power and less will power. @Tanny: your passion is quite admirable, but you'll be singled out among you own people, probably murdered for using your own Whiteness to argue for equality for both Black and white groups. Groups in society's just don't do it like that anymore. That's why countries have the United Nations, the human rights group, etc., when their Government fail to do right by their people. The U.N.'s full of it too though. Try to run for an office on that platform and they'll run you out of your own neighborhood. I'm just saying!!

UH OH, there you go again, with another honest, thought provoking question. Psychologically, I tend to agree with you. That's more true for White women than Black women; wanting, needing to provided essentials for life. Watch it, these sisters will eat you alive and raw for saying that any more than a question! What do I want to see changed? People, all of them; female, male, Black, White, young old, whatever gender get what they need for their survival. But as the saying goes; "you please most the people some time, even all the time; but not all the people all the time." I think!

Thank you, for your honesty, Tanny, unfortunately, for me, I am concern with only the Black community and the plight of Black America. Not even African Americans as White folk born in Africa are considered African American. Please don't be offended. The 2008 financial crisis was bad, indeed, but the depression of 1929 was worse. And even that didn't wake the people up, Black nor White. No, it's going to take a crisis far greater than an economic or a plague. I've said it on this site before and believe it now. Only a total rebellion or invasion from a foreign power will bring all the American people together. those left alive that is. No, I don't stupidity is too harsh a word; people are, indeed, prone to unreasonable thinking and acting these days, both Black and White folk. That's the reason we're in this crap, the people; not all the Government's fault.

Somebody's been doing their homework!! True, Pioneer1, but the "blushing man" ...or "White man" are just part of a larger meaning. "Pure man," is generally accepted as the actual meaning, not an interpretation or translation. But one must understand the language and usage. True, I'm still learning, but learning nonetheless. The Hebrew, Arabic meaning for White is an illness, deceased. Although, the modern day interpretation of white is also purity, white wedding dress, etc. e.g., Moses frighten Pharoh when he placed his hand in his garment and took it out white, etc. As I asserted previously, I do not believe 'freed education, reparations, or anything that would benefit the Black family is forthcoming anytime soon; especially if it involves leveling the playing field for fair competition.

Yes, and anyone who thinks that White folks won't rule as a minority population is fooling her/himself. Not because they are White, wealthy, nor even more intelligent; they will rule because there's no concern for consequences; they will do whatever it takes to survive. While we Black folk are limited only by our own failure to be independent and develop our own code of conduct.

Right, again, Pioneer1, I think Serena Williams should talk to Aretha Franklin about White men. However, I am not concerned with what White men and women do, they've always been like that. Black folk too, have always been that way; but we were coming out this way of being since before we were brought to America. There was a time when our morals, ideas, and ways of living was not desire for more than we needed, homosexuality, and preversion. In fact, the only constant, since the beginning of the written word was; patriarchy. Every society of every age have practiced male dominance over females. The question is, can that ever be changed?

@Tanny: You only encourage my already severe sense of pessimism regarding our Black community. Well, let's speak to that as a starter before further discussion of plans to tap into, say, 50% of that 90% surplus. What do we, what solutions are available to correct complacency and stupidity of Black folk? I, myself, am of the opinion that only time, and more of Trump types will usher in a change. And you?

I've been meaning to read that, thanks for the informal review, Pioneer1.

Okay, Pioneer1, we don't need to defend Bill - because he exercised cruel unethical methods to get sex. He deserves punishment for trying to do What White get away with all the time. To condemn him, however, and I do, is to condemn virtually every male in America. And we should be condemned because we're all adopted ways of the American White male. Moreover, the women must be condemned as well. None, and I mean none is his accusers are exactly innocent in what they say happened to them. I think they should get paid because Bill left himself open to be sued. I do not, however, believe a Court of Law will prosecute him criminally. Maybe he'll learn to get laid that way is expensive and has long-term consequences. In other words, we men are out-of-order, the female population is out-of-order, and America is out-of-order; what need to do is STOP, right now and get ourselves in-order. But it's probably too late to make a difference.

Yeah, Pioneer1, sad fact. Not so much 'mentally lazy' but rather mentally unable to notice, or want a life separate from White America. Listening to people think the way you do solitifies my pessimism even more. God knows I wish you were wrong as my lack of faith in my own people is tiresome these days.

The New York Times WASHINGTON Defense Department officials said on Saturday that American-led strikes against Syria had taken out the “heart” of President Bashar al-Assad’s chemical weapons program, but acknowledged that the Syrian government most likely retained some ability to again attack its own people with chemical agents. What exactly is really going on? Reputable sources here say it was all a big 'scamola' between the Russia, Syrian, and the U.S. forces. While I'm waiting for verifiable images from folks on the ground in Syria, thought I'd share what I've heard thus far. The building, so-called factories were empty, no human occupied those locations for months. Of the 100 (not 103) bombs fired, the direction of 70 (not 71) of the bombs were diverted off course which Russia says was caused by Assad and his loyalists should rejoice for having defeated the U.S. And the did, Assad loyalists danced and paraded in the Streets in Damascus and other part of Syria. Trump, France, and Briton are claiming success. What Sh*t is this anyway? If somebody's got the technology to 'divert' a guided missile off course; what the hell is the so-called 'missile shield defense system' for? Apparently Syrian's believe it. idiots. And the U.S. claiming Assad 'downed' those missiles is even more deceptive, can American believe that? Or, maybe all my sources got together and decided to pull one over on me? Is it possible the world was just suckered, agian? "There's still uncertainty over what exactly was destroyed during this “pinprick” strike, with some reports indicating that Assad's ability to use chemical weaponry remains intact. Meanwhile, Assad's supporters partied in the streets of Damascus on Saturday, waving Syrian flags and holding up pictures of their leader."

@Troy, @Delano, @Tanny: People engaged in argumentative discourse are characteristically oriented towards resolving a difference of opinion and may be regarded as committed to norms instrumental in achieving this purpose—maintaining certain standards of reasonableness and expecting others to comply with the same critical standards. Like [an] abduction, induction proceeds from premises about something that has been found to be the case (a set of observations) to a conclusion that provides a likely explanation of them [the man who makes her an offer she can't refuse]. We may never, in principle, be certain about the truth value of that conclusion, but, as in abduction, it does have one.The fact that the theme of rhetorical and other practical argumentation is not truth but choice explains why such argumentation is unconcerned with truth and legitimizes that unconcern. Needless to say, however, the unconcern with truth in practical reasoning is not legitimate in regard to premises. The premise that a parent would "feel differently if Bill drugged and sexually abused you, or your daughter, or your mother?" Appear to be unconcerned with the truth. That a parent who rears a female family member or adore's her with admiration of he beauty and intelligence may be setting the female-up for abuse in a patriarchy society of male perverts. Or is this something new to us?

That's true, Tanny. I've always been of the opinion that Trump is not only what America deserves, it's good for Black folk. His presidency ushers in the inevitable. But don't depend on the Democrats to save the day! And after the inevitable happens, will Black folk change from White ways of living? Probably not. Moreover, latinos, most asians, and native Americans already lean towards republicans. That's also true for a lot of Black folks. WE ARE IN THIS ALONE!!! Those of us who are conscience that is.

@Tanny: Your comeback to Troy's commentary is articulated, well thought-out, and defined; except for two crucial points. 1: "[W]e are heading rapidly towards a minority majority nation where whites will no longer dominate as they have in the past." To infer a segmented, marginalized majority has, or will have more power than a hegemonic minority is guaranteed to misdirect your cause. One police department is more powerful than an entire city because they have firearms and proper training; one-hundred White votes have more juice than one-thousand Black votes because they are better represented in State and Federal Government. And we've already seen how Black politicians see Whites; with complacity, not disdain. 2: "20% of Americans own 90% of the wealth, and we the 80% are fighting with each other over that last 10%." As if wealth has ever solved any social problem. Economic inequality is only the symptom of a much larger problem. I've looked at this in-depth and based the description of my literary fiction novella on 'wealth' NOT the answer to anything except personal, individual security; certainly not for society as a whole. Even with each individual progressing, or achieveing social advancement there's still the ultimate issue(s) of mutual motivations of greed, ethnocentrism, and "survival of fittest" mentalities. Each group looks out for self first before each other. Finally, of the many factors that brought Europeans to the Americas was freedom of religious expression, escape tyranny of a monarchy, and rankings among socialites; not plutocracy. Plutocracy came much later. Remember, indeed, all the LEADERS of the new-world were already wealthy males who wanted more power, recognized for their wealth which had limited advantage and power among rulers in Europe. They practiced nepotism and bequested power to their heirs. The other new-comers were farmers, con-men, and perverts. Thus, they designed a document to cement their ethnocentric endeavors and called it the "law of the land." That unless the U.S. Constitution is changed, Black folks will have accomplished nothing. No matter what we do. This won't happen without an invasion from a foreign power or nationwide rebellion from within. Let me tell you that "I pledge allegiance to the flag" crap has more power than you think, especially among Black folk! And, the day a majority of Blacks refuse to pledge further allegiance, that's the day the rebellion begins.

Hey people, isn't this what happens in a patriarchy society? Is a woman any less innocent than the man who makes her an offer she can't refuse? He evaluated her weaknesses, assessed her wants and/or needs and made her an offer. Whether a casual drinker, illicit drug abuser, topless dancer, or aspiring actress, she got what she wanted and Bill got what he wanted. Might matters been different if she didn't drink, use drugs, or aspired for fame in the entertainment industry? It's BS the U.S. is all-of-sudden shocked by how men get pussy, and women get what they want; even if they have to go to Court to get it. Serves him right; though, for submitting to White male ways to fulfill his needs. Thank God, for his own sake, he can afford it. We raise our daughters like products on a shelf, the more educated and attractive, the more expensive shelf she goes on; hence, the more she's worth. The only thing that's changed about the oldest profession know to man is women's awareness of her worth and methods to use it. Likewise, we teach our young men in ways of traditional society. Men don't cry, be strong and never run, and never be weak.