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A Spike Lee Joint Film: Who has seen this movie and what did you think? Let's have a conversation.

I apologize for posting something so forward like this, and also for starting a new thread around it. There's an article quoted in the other thread that's more in line with how I feel about this, but I think I am a little more direct and harsher in what I wrote. Obviously I wrote this angrily...

I understand politically why the Media and the Democrats are highlighting the Russia angle, but outside of that, What really is the fear? Wouldn't an improved relationship with Russia ease tensions around the world? What exactly is the fear? Is it residual energy from the Coldwar? I see...

Racism Colorism Sexism Classism Colorism stems from Racism Sexism is linked to both by Gender and Sexuality hint LGBTQ and Feminism Religion is the depth and ceiling and walls Capitalism is the door Classism is your character Study the dimensions and facets of it all cause being a Rooted person...

Trump tweeted: “Terrible! Just found out that Obama had my ‘wires tapped’ in Trump Tower just before the victory. Nothing found. This is McCarthyism!” Trump tweeted, as part of a six-tweet screed. Trump went on to ask, “Is it legal for a sitting President to be ‘wire tapping’ a race for...

It always starts with with an overreach. Throughout history, dictators and tyrants have run roughshod over the people until they overplay their hands. The powerful build bridges on top of the masses until the powerful go a bridge too far. The people can only take so much oppression and abuse by...

Bernie Sanders calls on Democrats to rally against Trump ahead of inauguration Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is joining the top Democrats in Congress in leading a charge against President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration on Jan. 20. In a letter sent to Democratic members of...

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Under the Clintons, probably more AAs have been hired and placed in prominent positions than any other president in the history of the US. I have no reason to doubt that this track record would not continue if Hillary is elected POTUS. It's unfortunate, however, that they've had to endure one...

In a vacuum, Clinton and Trump are both terrible candidates to run for president. If u focus, in the way the media has told america to focus, in terms of their negatives. But what about when u focus, purely on their positives as it relates to the black community? Depending on whether ur looking...

If you are among the group that wants to keep Trump/Pence out of the White House at any cost, be clear that the vote you make also comes with consequences. Let's be sure to understand how Clinton/Kaine stand on major issues that will have an impact on all American citizens, recognizing there...

Is technocracy a viable alternative social system in the U.S.? Technocracy would shift the country from a democratic society, where political leaders are elected by the people to a technocratic society where self-appointed (not elected) technical-elites would replace politicians, and businessmen...

Should we keep an eye on what's happening in the EU? The UK withdrew from the EU yesterday. Will it have any implications for the U.S.? Britain and America has always had a close relationship. Will it become closer? My senses are heightened due to the timing the the UK withdrawing from the...

I know this is an old topic but I ran across this video and found it interesting and so important to remember. And Angela and Van were new to me. Angela Rye is feisty and full of fire...she and Van Jones Van is no slouch either. Don Lemon...scary. Do you think they addressed Clinton's...

If you actively participate in America's voting process and support Bernie Sanders, you might find this interesting if you're not already aware of it. The following quote is from the "Black Men for Bernie" website. Check it out. I saw an interview with the leading spokesperson for the first...

In the Spirit of Politics, Superdelegates explained ... So what are they, and why do they matter? Well, first things first — a delegate is someone who attends the Democratic National Convention and formally pledges to support a certain candidate. How a delegate votes is based on the...

In the Spirit of Humility, Marco Rubio shows other Republicans how to respond to Black Lives Matter ... In a largely unnoticed appearance on Fox News's The Kelly File in August — resurfaced by Peter Beinart andJamelle Bouie on Wednesday — Sen. Marco Rubio gave a surprisingly strong response...

In the Spirit of The Black President, :rofl: Obama is renaming the tallest peak in North America — and Republicans are freaking out The look of pure racism and white privilege being eroded, lol (Thomson Reuters) House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) at his weekly press briefing on...