her exact age or her exact date of birth, because she had been born at a time when only rich (white folks) had their births officially recognized by the government. She had a... moreher exact age or her exact date of birth, because she had been born at a time when only rich (white folks) had their births officially recognized by the government. She had also been born at home, her birth was attended by a midwife, because once again, only rich (white folks) went to a doctor or heaven forbid, to a fancy hospital to have babies. Anyway, being a poor black family in the American south during the Jim Crow era, a girl child was not an important event to anyone beyond the immediate and/or extended family. Had literacy been prevalent in the family, her date of birth may have been recorded in the family's large Holy Bible along with all the marriages and deaths, but her whole life, she never knew nor did she ever find anything indicating the date. At some point in her life, she needed a birth date, any birth date, so in addition to asking older family members, she herself was partially responsible for coming up with one. It appears that someone helped her narrow down mon... less
1. My avatar2. My user name3. Both change at about the same frequency4. Neither ever changes5. Why do I suspect some kind of grammar-related entrapment here?6. Randy D, I can... more1. My avatar2. My user name3. Both change at about the same frequency4. Neither ever changes5. Why do I suspect some kind of grammar-related entrapment here?6. Randy D, I can save you 15% on your car insurance7. Inspired by someone else's post, real good, Randy D. Can't think up your own material, eh?8. My user name.9. Number 2 appears to be a repeat of Number 8. Hey, wait . . .10. None of the above
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Does an infinitesimal amount of good offset a mountain of bad? Where is the offset? 50/50? If there is no authentic good then people will lie to create it. How valuable is a ... moreDoes an infinitesimal amount of good offset a mountain of bad? Where is the offset? 50/50? If there is no authentic good then people will lie to create it. How valuable is a mountain of good if it all based on lies? SIGH. It doesn't matter. People believe those they like/prefer and disbelieve those they dislike/have contempt for. Truth doesn't matter at all. People will keep alive what they believe to be true by whatever means necessary. Human nature. No one escapes its clutches. No one. Ever.
Officials waited 38 minutes to report the mistake alarm. President Trump COULD have retaliated against North Korea, but didnt. He was responsible for possibly preventing Worl... moreOfficials waited 38 minutes to report the mistake alarm. President Trump COULD have retaliated against North Korea, but didnt. He was responsible for possibly preventing World War III. Isnt that a great thing? They said there will be an investigation to why this alarm of a missile attack was launched in the first place. False Flag by the deep state failed. Now whos the boss.
Love happens between two people. It doesn't fit other people's requirements. It doesn't fit any template. It just is. Either accept it or reject it but for god's sake DO NOT set up... moreLove happens between two people. It doesn't fit other people's requirements. It doesn't fit any template. It just is. Either accept it or reject it but for god's sake DO NOT set up artificial parameters for it like color of blood, color of skin, color of money. SIGH.
A top-ranking British lawmaker said President Donald Trump is not welcome to speak before Parliament.
On Thursday, Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow ... moreA top-ranking British lawmaker said President Donald Trump is not welcome to speak before Parliament.
On Thursday, Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow doubled down on his view that Trump should not be allowed to address lawmakers in the historic Westminster Hall during an official visit to the United Kingdom. Trump has still not earned the right and does not deserve the honor, Bercow reportedly said at a Queen Mary University London event.
“An invitation to address both Houses of Parliament is not a bauble to be handed out by the prime minister of the day,” said Bercow, per the Press Association news agency. “It is not a government prerogative; that is a matter for the speakers of the two Houses.”
In February, Bercow vowed to block Trump from speaking before Parliament, an honor which was afforded to former President Barack Obama in 2011. An address by a foreign leader to Parliament was “not an automatic right&rd... less
I don't know if there is or not, but I treat it like I do prayer; it can't hurt. So, here goes!I hope that instead of throwing her completely inexperienced hat into the ring, Oprah... moreI don't know if there is or not, but I treat it like I do prayer; it can't hurt. So, here goes!I hope that instead of throwing her completely inexperienced hat into the ring, Oprah will use her massive wealth and influence to propel a qualified candidate to the forefront in 2020. I think Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams would be an excellent choice, or maybe Senator Cory Booker. I believe that most democrats understand that being a wealthy celebrity isn't a relevant qualification for president. less
Time is such a precious resource and it seems there is never enough of it to do things justice. Things have to get done and time doesn't stretch so you do your best. Something is g... moreTime is such a precious resource and it seems there is never enough of it to do things justice. Things have to get done and time doesn't stretch so you do your best. Something is gonna get less attention. Is it usually you? Are you always last on your list and you never get around to you?
Any day in America. Get through 24 hours without the use of everything we have that was created/invented/imagined by people of color. Would it be a piece of cake, a walk in the par... moreAny day in America. Get through 24 hours without the use of everything we have that was created/invented/imagined by people of color. Would it be a piece of cake, a walk in the park, a snap? Then extrapolate that WORLDWIDE and carry it to our battlefields and hospitals and research labs and schools and farms and corporations. Only what whites have invented/contributed will be available for one day worldwide. Would the world survive that day? I dunno. I'm pretty sure it would all fall down and go BOOM! Just a thought while opining meandering/ pondering/wondering. Just a thought! SIGH. less
