ProfD Posted January 4 Report Posted January 4 https://apnews.com/live/mike-johnson-speaker-congress-updates GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson won re-election today with 218 votes. The GOP Freedom Caucus threatened to oust Rep. Johnson but POTUS-elect was always behind him. No way Johnson was going to lose the gavel. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (Dem) won 215 votes. As customary, he handed the gavel over to the House Speaker. Rep. Byron Donalds received 1 vote. Of course, he's just happy to be the GOP chief water-boy. Remains to be seen how productive government will be with the GOP essentially controlling all three branches of it. No excuses in terms of opposition.
Pioneer1 Posted January 4 Report Posted January 4 The "Freedom Caucus"....lol. Where do they come up with these names??? Weren't these people calling themselves the "Tea Party" not too long ago? Or was it actually a LONG time ago but it just doesn't seem like it at my age? It seems like every few years these racist ass Conservatives re-group and come up with a new name for themselves and their fucked up ass ideologies.
ProfD Posted January 4 Author Report Posted January 4 2 hours ago, Pioneer1 said: The "Freedom Caucus"....lol. Where do they come up with these names??? That's a small faction of the GOP in Congress who pretend to be more conservative than the rest. 2 hours ago, Pioneer1 said: Weren't these people calling themselves the "Tea Party" not too long ago? Or was it actually a LONG time ago but it just doesn't seem like it at my age? Yep. Back in 2008, that was a faction of the GOP. Didn't last long before they fell back in line. Democrats have their own factions within the party which most recently is The Squad. I'm less concerned with how all of these clowns brand themselves. They need to do their jobs instead of using the pulpit to get attention.
Pioneer1 Posted January 5 Report Posted January 5 Man, it seems like just last year we were celebrating Obama getting into the Whitehouse. Still remember seeing Jesse Jackson crying. Now that's nearly 20 years ago. Shit........... How did we get HERE as a nation? Despite the problems we may have, seems like we....I'm talking about AfroAmericans....should be far more advanced than we are now.
ProfD Posted January 5 Author Report Posted January 5 46 minutes ago, Pioneer1 said: Now that's nearly 20 years ago. Time flies. 46 minutes ago, Pioneer1 said: Despite the problems we may have, seems like we....I'm talking about AfroAmericans....should be far more advanced than we are now. I'm not sure of what advanced means in this context but many AfroAmericans would argue being better off than the past.
Pioneer1 Posted January 5 Report Posted January 5 ProfD I'm not sure of what advanced means in this context but many AfroAmericans would argue being better off than the past. Since 2000..... -We should have had far more Black owned firms -Had More Black represenation in Congress -Established some Black Medical Centers -Most of the Black ghettoes should have been cleaned up and rejuvenated -Black male/female relations should have been better And, ideally...we could have used another Black (FBA preferably) President, lol. These aren't far fetched desires. In 25 years, they could very much have been achieved.
ProfD Posted January 5 Author Report Posted January 5 1 hour ago, Pioneer1 said: Since 2000..... -We should have had far more Black owned firms -Had More Black represenation in Congress -Established some Black Medical Centers -Most of the Black ghettoes should have been cleaned up and rejuvenated -Black male/female relations should have been better And, ideally...we could have used another Black (FBA preferably) President, lol. These aren't far fetched desires. In 25 years, they could very much have been achieved. It would be possible if Black folks start working on it now. At this point, I don't believe Black people share those goals. As @richardmurray points out, there are many Black tribes. The FBA tribe on the same page is relatively small.
Pioneer1 Posted January 5 Report Posted January 5 I'm not talking about some Wakanda dream or pipe dream that could only be achieved by a Miracle or if all of a sudden Black folks unified under one banner. That would be wonderful, however what I just laid out was VERY do'able. More Black representation in Congress...especially in the Senate. More Black businesses. Establishing more connections with other Black communities around the globe to boost our economic progress and make us more international. Those things could have easily been achieve in the past 25 years. If not an actual Black (FBA) President, atleast an FBA vice president serving 2 terms and make sure we're represented in the Whitehouse. That could have happened before or after Obama.
ProfD Posted January 5 Author Report Posted January 5 25 minutes ago, Pioneer1 said: More Black representation in Congress...especially in the Senate. If not an actual Black (FBA) President, atleast an FBA vice president serving 2 terms and make sure we're represented in the Whitehouse. History has already shown us that Black faces in high places aren't necessarily allies when it comes to Black empowerment. We haven't seen the likes of mayors Marion Barry and Coleman Young in decades. Today, we've got people like Clarence Thomas (SCOTUS), Byron Donalds (Congress), Tim Scott (Senate), Steven Reed (mayor), Letitia James (NY AG), etc. That's why it's important to sponsor and promote proponent FBA politicians who are willing to make things happen on our behalf. When it comes to many of these Black elected officials, as Public Enemy said...Can't Truss It.
Pioneer1 Posted January 5 Report Posted January 5 ProfD History has already shown us that Black faces in high places aren't necessarily allies when it comes to Black empowerment. While this is true, as I've said before..... As long as them being in that position isn't HARMING the AfroAmerican community directly or indirectly (like Clarence Thomase and Byron Donalds), they are in a minute way HELPING us by being another Black face in that position. It's another AfroAmerican with a good job, and not homeless or in prison. That's the way you have to look at it sometimes. We haven't seen the likes of mayors Marion Barry and Coleman Young in decades. Facts. I miss those bruthas.
ProfD Posted January 5 Author Report Posted January 5 58 minutes ago, Pioneer1 said: While this is true, as I've said before..... As long as them being in that position isn't HARMING the AfroAmerican community directly or indirectly (like Clarence Thomase and Byron Donalds), they are in a minute way HELPING us by being another Black face in that position. It's another AfroAmerican with a good job, and not homeless or in prison. That's the way you have to look at it sometimes. Don't start back-pedaling bro. You're right...these bootlicks and shills aren't physically harming Black people. They are only enriching themselves which is an impediment to Black empowerment. Sell-outs. White folks buy and appoint Black trustees to maintain order within the system of racism white supremacy. NF Jr. addresses it. Showcasing. If the ultimate goal is to have enough money to live comfortably and/or bang a buffet of exotic women, I cannot fault a man for it. That is not my idea of a power. A powerful man is respected on the chessboard of life. He's making moves in all areas of human activity to include empowerment of his own people too.
Pioneer1 Posted January 5 Report Posted January 5 ProfD You're right...these bootlicks and shills aren't physically harming Black people. Wait a minute.... I said those who AREN'T harming our people directly or indirectly. Even if they aren't physically harming our people, if they are in positions of power where they're promoting or helping the racists to harm our people...they're no good for us. Clarence Thomas, Byron Donalds, Tim Scott...they are aiding and abetting the racists to harm our people by their support of the racists and the policies they execute. So to make it clear.... If they are not harming our people directly OR indirectly, then I say let them be. Just another Black woman/man with a good job. But if they are helping the racists in ANY fashion, no good. If the ultimate goal is to have enough money to live comfortably and/or bang a buffet of exotic women, I cannot fault a man for it. That is not my idea of a power. That's a certain measure of it. A powerful man is respected on the chessboard of life. He's making moves in all areas of human activity to include empowerment of his own people too. I hear what you're saying but this is more abstract. What you described above with the money, exotic women, big houses, and fancy cars...that's more CONCRETE. We can see, touch, experience, and enjoy that. This..."empowering humanity" could mean anything under the Sun, lol.
richardmurray Posted January 5 Report Posted January 5 @Pioneer1 On 1/4/2025 at 8:15 AM, Pioneer1 said: Where do they come up with these names??? they have a set of fortune cookies @ProfD On 1/4/2025 at 11:16 AM, ProfD said: I'm less concerned with how all of these clowns brand themselves. They need to do their jobs instead of using the pulpit to get attention. their jobs:) their job is to get elected, the tenure is the kickback:) @Pioneer1 6 hours ago, Pioneer1 said: How did we get HERE as a nation? we, who is we? 4 hours ago, Pioneer1 said: Since 2000..... -We should have had far more Black owned firms -Had More Black represenation in Congress -Established some Black Medical Centers -Most of the Black ghettoes should have been cleaned up and rejuvenated -Black male/female relations should have been better And, ideally...we could have used another Black (FBA preferably) President, lol. These aren't far fetched desires. In 25 years, they could very much have been achieved. we? who is we? could of, would of, should of... yeah. But I will always argue this situation is what black leadership from circa 1865 in majority, not marcus garvey, not the black panthers, not malcolm, but most black leaders including mlk or frederick douglass or web dubois or obama were talking about. a situation where individual black achievement can occur. But not communal black achievement. 1
ProfD Posted January 5 Author Report Posted January 5 1 hour ago, richardmurray said: they have a set of fortune cookies There is a sense of humor within the historian. 1 hour ago, richardmurray said: their jobs:) their job is to get elected, the tenure is the kickback:) That's not how the forefathers envisioned it but exactly what politicians have been doing for many decades. 1 hour ago, richardmurray said: But I will always argue this situation is what black leadership from circa 1865 in majority...were talking about. a situation where individual black achievement can occur. But not communal black achievement. You're correct. That's been the Achilles Heel of FBA/ADOS for over a century and counting.
richardmurray Posted January 6 Report Posted January 6 @Pioneer1 haha @ProfD 11 hours ago, ProfD said: There is a sense of humor within the historian. sometimes:) 11 hours ago, ProfD said: That's not how the forefathers envisioned it but exactly what politicians have been doing for many decades. yeah owning other human beings allows for grander levels of egalitarianism in government
ProfD Posted January 6 Author Report Posted January 6 7 hours ago, richardmurray said: yeah owning other human beings allows for grander levels of egalitarianism in government Right. The Founding Fathers were definitely onboard with slavery. Free labor for hundreds of years generated wealth beyond measure. Built and enriched this country exponentially. 1
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