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I would rather more TellTale stories. R.I.P
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Johnson's baby powder. Gold Bond powder is good too.

stay dry, my friend.
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"C'mon Sir! I've already seen Roots in high school. Do I HAVE to?"
"Yes! And I'll be talking the entire time it's playing."
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I didn't realize Dave Chappelle was in Con-Air until I saw him in Half Baked and rewatched Con-Air, lol
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nothing makes me sadder than the agent lost his bladder in the... aaaiiirplane
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the defense changes depending on who we're talking about on the subject of influences and idols, lol.
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I was just talking about Good Times last week. Damn.
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boxington posted...

Carter G. Woodson - the father of Black History Month (I think he came up with Black History Week, or something, but I can't remember).

and he wasn't black black, but Alexandre Dumas (the Count of Monte Cristo, the Three Musketeers) was part black, iirc.

I have one of his books too, lol. I really should finish...
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what Daryl Davis is doing is remarkable, but he's also fully aware that nobody should ever be expected to do what he's doing, lol. to expose yourself to that type of toxicity is too much for the average human being under long periods of time.

that's why what he's doing is so great.
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hope I can help. are you looking for specific time periods? if not, I'll probably be all over the place, lol. let's see...

there's Benjamin Banneker. 1731-1806. he was a free, self-taught mathematician, author and more. he authored the almanac, invented the first American clock, etc..

there's Bessie "Queen Bess" Coleman. the first Black woman pilot.

there's Bass Reeves, a Black American cowboy. the story of The Lone Ranger was based off of him.

Claudette Colvin, the literal pioneer of the Civil Rights movement. she got the Rosa Parks treatment 9 months before Rosa Parks, lol. she's not as talked about.

there's:
Dick Gregory(comedian, activist, writer, social critic)
Fannie Lou Hamer(voting rights activist, Civil Rights leader)
Huey P Newton(co-founder of the original Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, sponsored free breakfast program for kids, sickle cell anemia test, free shoes, a school)
Ida B Wells(journalist, a leader in the Civil Rights movement that predated the 60's, suffragist)
James Baldwin(social critic, poet, writer)

I have a lot of unread books, lol. I know a little about a lot of people, but usually not enough to do more than point others in the right direction to learn more than me, lmao.

Ivan Van Sertima died in 2009. I know of him because he published "They Came Before Columbus." he was an anthropologist who criticized literary works that were inaccurate.

for something more current, Joan Higginbotham is the 3rd Black woman to go into space. she's an engineer and former NASA astronaut. I learned about her on Facebook lol.

Madam CJ Walker was the first Black female self-made millionaire in America. she developed and marketed Black hair/beauty products.

more names might come later, but there are plenty of lesser names that get skipped over in American history.

edit: I only used Americans because I assumed... lol but there's also guys like Marcus Garvey, Nelson Mandella, etc...
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depends on their character. poor and striving or poor and stagnant? I wouldn't date anybody I couldn't see a future with so I wouldn't let myself get attached to a woman who has no hustle.
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I typically don't even go places where I don't have family or friends. if I am, I ask hotel workers and gas station clerks for places to go.
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*prepares for an explanation that never came from the mouths of anybody but liars*
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Esrac posted...

ScazarMeltex posted...

And what commitment has their government made to them?

Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.

if that's the best response you've got to offer, you should probably sit the conversation out. you're not helping Conservatives.
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some people can't resist that little high from buying something new. the feeling never last because things don't stay new, lol.
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things get a little kooky when simple-mindedness and righteous indignation is part of your heritage and tradition.
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and judged they shall be.

"I'm being persecuted! what about mah jerb?"
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the ignorant racist ALWAYS reveal their struggles with reality and critical thinking on this topic.

for one, the Black community has always been at odds with the term. I was raised in a household where it wasn't allowed, and I know many Black households that hate the word.

the types of shitheads from outside of the community that WANT to say the word completely ignore the Black people that are against the term because that doesn't help their generalization of "if THEY can say it..."

those types are tired of the social stigma of using the term while not Black, and want it to be the norm. again.

at the end of the day, it's still a conversation for Black people to have with other Black people. it's idiotic to ignore the problems of your own community in favor of rallying behind the most trivial shit that isn't even any of your business, lol.

but I know incorrigible cultures when I've been exposed to them long enough. I know using logic and common sense in the post won't change anything except for maybe my user status back to Warned, lolololol

the shoe fits plenty feet, after all.
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dude is going for the nuke killstreak reward to end the match
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Godnorgosh posted...

RickyTheBAWSE posted...

now if you feel that you misspoke, which is perfectly fine and human, you can just say it. but they literally represent the real world.

Sure, I think we just meant different things by "represents the real world." The way in which darkprince was using it suggests MSNBC/CNN represent the real world to an extent the Internet doesn't, which I think is wrong. If I misspoke in expressing my disagreement, okay, but the crux of my response is really that there's no reason to believe these networks ought to be privileged over the Internet with respect to where the general public stands on things. Their sentiments too often reflect those of the elite and those of the professional class. Do elites live in the real world? Are they part of the real world? Of course. But that is the sense in which I meant they do not represent the "real world." They represent their target demographic, which is not where most people actually are.

RickyTheBAWSE posted...

I asked you for a station of that same tier because it would be silly to pretend a blog, podcast or some underground s*** reaches the same amount of people.

A blog or podcast may not have the same influence or ability to change public opinion as a mainstream channel, but it can just as well reflect it, and many times has reflected it more than the major networks. What makes you think that the larger the network, the better it must reflect public opinion? Influences public opinion, sure. Reflects it, not necessarily more than the smaller outlets.

I agree that there are much better outlets for news than mainstream media, and I'd never suggest the opposite, lol. but I probably misunderstood your intent earlier.

CNN isn't the same quality of news as something like the Democracy Now podcast when it comes to politics for example, but Fox/CNN/MSNBC have an entirely different goal in mind, so I don't really see it as fair to compare. pandering to specific demographics who have been historically prone to certain beliefs and mannerisms is the game for mainstream media. not that much for NPR though, lol.

Tucker Carlson represents the people living vicariously through him, even if he himself just a character lol. but he mastered the real rhetoric of a culture that has existed since before his birth, and he's their voice.

but nah, I don't put much value in mainstream media outside of staying up on their plans and thought processes. gotta understand the people you're dealing with, you know?
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Antifar posted...

MSNBC is not in the real world, and hasn't been since 2016 at least

https://twitter.com/mikemoran2010/status/1225996908063227905

that shit had me rolling, lmao
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yes, the internet does represent the real world as well. a demographic of disingenuous frauds on the net doesn't change that fact for the general population who aren't just on some weirdo shit, lol. most of us are connected with friends, family, co-workers and more on the net.

you're not one of those extremely polarizing "either or" types who oversimplifies/ overcomplicates based on how it benefits you at the time, are you? I'm getting that vibe but I don't know if it's on purpose.

now if you feel that you misspoke, which is perfectly fine and human, you can just say it. but they literally represent the real world.

it should go without saying that people aren't a monolith, but these stations reflect real world perceptions/sentiments. to say the opposite is wrong.

I asked you for a station of that same tier because it would be silly to pretend a blog, podcast or some underground shit reaches the same amount of people.
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for "some reason?" I explained the reason. you claimed MSNBC and CNN don't represent the real world. do I need to quote you?

positive or negative portrayal, perception is perception. these stations represent and reflect real world sentiments, and those who share sentiments and perception of these stations will tune into those stations.

AKA, real world representation.
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KillerSlaw posted...

Tupacrulez posted...

Trump says shit like that daily.

Give 3 examples.

will 3 examples change your mind about Trump to where you'll accept this fact about him from here on out and never try to move the goal post, or is this just a request from a disingenuous human being who is a complete waste of time?
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Godnorgosh posted...

RickyTheBAWSE posted...

them being bad in your opinion doesn't change the fact that they reflect real opinions of people in the real world, though.

And what exactly brings you to that conclusion? You seem to think that if no mainstream channel exists which is more credible, then they have to be credible in some absolute sense (which is not the case). Correct me if I'm misrepresenting you but that seems to be the implication of your request.

the news channels specifically mentioned represent the real world. I don't understand why would you bother quoting somebody and claim the opposite only to admit that you can't even think of one that fits whatever criteria yourself, lol.

I'm not making any claims outside of "uh, yes... they DO represent the real world." each station has a target demographic, and those demographics listen to whoever is pushing their favorite narrative.
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Godnorgosh posted...

RickyTheBAWSE posted...

name a mainstream news station that's more credible

I don't have a mainstream channel in mind that's "good" imo. Whether or not one exists is unrelated to CNN, MSNBC and Fox being bad.

them being bad in your opinion doesn't change the fact that they reflect real opinions of people in the real world, though. I thought you had a deeper point when I originally quoted you, lol
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people want to be exceptions to rules. especially when they're upset.

but with certain mods who love to play dumb and have egos that can't handle inconvenient truths said plainly, it doesn't really matter anyway, lol.

staff or your average user, people need to stop letting their insecurities and toxic habits leak out onto strangers.
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Godnorgosh posted...

darkprince45 posted...

Is hating Pete an Internet thing ? All the people Im with thought he was strong. CNN and MSNBC both said he was strong. The opinions of Reddit and real world are so different

CNN and MSNBC are not "the real world" and they are known at times to spew bullshit most people don't actually believe

name a mainstream news station that's more credible
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Geiki Ganger posted...

I can't be the only one who wasn't satisfied by Yang's child poverty answer.

what answer would have satisfied you?
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definitely some highlights in the debate. I was surprised at some points, but pretty much more of the usual.
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we know.

but reminding them only inflates the numbers of men's rights groups.
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nah
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epik_fail1 posted...

EvenSpoonier posted...

Good. They named some particular groups and categories of groups making actual threats, taking care to minimize collateral damage by not over-identifying. If only the article discussing this move had taken the same care.

If they did that, I'll take back what I have said

it seems like you're just worried about slipping up yourself, tbh. I don't think the average American has the habit of making themselves look like White supremacist outside of those who have rhetoric birthed by White supremacy, lol

sure, these types love an escape plan when they get confronted. the usual "I'm just saying," "I was just joking," etc... but at this point in the game, no decent, educated or rational human being is pushing that sort of rhetoric in ways that are indistinguishable from their "jokes."

play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
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the Rogue vs Captain Marvel story was always interesting to me
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yeah, America is definitely heading in the right direction.
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Artemis86 posted...

I heard these topics are basically parodies at this point, with people seemingly trying their best to act just like the people they're mocking.

Seems accurate. Wonder how many people have been suspended and warned whilst gloating lol.

where'd you hear that from?
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sylverlolol posted...

She really needs to get #metoo'd. Abuse should never be tolerated.

wtf?

I don't know if this needs rephrasing or...
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he's about as okay as Annie
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the Bible is just an excuse. they pick and choose what parts to follow, disregard and misconstrue. this has always been the case.

even the parts they "follow" come with exceptions depending on the demographic they're talking about at the time. the double standards and hypocrisy are standard practice for certain types.
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CruelBuffalo posted...

But yeah was very fearful when I had jobs in the rust belt; especially during 2015-2016 during the Trump stuff. People were getting bold

people get bold AF when they feel like they have back-up and support from authority.

kinda reminds me of the types of people who are the aggressor in an altercation, but inherently believe the cop is automatically on their side when they show up just because of who/what they are.
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Vader's temper was scary without being overtly juvenile.
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trimmed, sure. gotta stay groomed for the ladies.
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people who routinely engage in bad faith discussions aren't looked at as "reasonable" by anybody not also guilty of the same disingenuous approaches, lol
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cowards rigged the election and deflect when confronted over it
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that's CE if SBAllen gave no fucks. those comments are the roar version of the dogwhistle
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the term makes me laugh the same way it did in 1998, but at least this version isn't meant to be funny. at least I'm assuming it wasn't meant to be.
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I fucking can't read sometimes. I read that as "grandmother" and immediately said "HOW, Sway!?"
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Lost_All_Senses posted...

RickyTheBAWSE posted...

they'll even pretend to not detect sarcasm just to stick it to you, lmao.

I've fell victim to this a few times. I just had to accept it cause that's all you can do.

when I know they're on some BS, I make fun of them for it in my "disputes" and end it with "see you in a week" or something. I never expect to win a dispute against that kind of ignorance, so I just use that opportunity to call them out instead.

I don't even care about keeping an account anymore, lol. it's nothing.
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