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WoIverine posted...

Wewillrocku posted...

58 karma lol

Do you mean me? Cuz if so youre incorrect.

I don't even understand why that is relevant to anything in the first place tbh
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So there you have it! A-B-C, D-P-G-C!
X to the mother ****ing Z
Mr. Exuberant. Extravagant. Extraordinary. Exciting. X-a-lotta.

XO with a little bit of Xtacy
X-ing your b**** ass out if you trying to test the G.

And what's the recipe? Excalibur weaponry.
And we shoot exceptionally.

That there is hot! X marks the spot? f*** naw! X spots the marks.

Exclamation point, CEman!
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Would be nice if individuals would stop burdening strangers with the baggage they got from people having nothing to do with them.
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It all boils down to the same thing in the end. That's why it's easy to identify the root cause of these feelings regardless of the mental gymnastics.

There's an inherent desire to control other people that needs to be put in check.

We even have laws in America that punishes people for feeding the homeless. Remember the story about that 90 year old man they arrested?

People need to be more aware of their personal effects on society.
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Nick Cannon is only responding to Eminem. Eminem recently dissed him on a track with Fat Joe and Mary J Blige.

I don't know why people are acting like Nick Cannon is just thirsting for attention when it was Eminem who mentioned him in a song prior.

Whether the quality is good or not is a whole different discussion. But it's weird to act as if Nick shouldn't at least respond when that's what the culture demands.
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metallica846 posted...

Philosopher_X posted...

But the latter might just be people getting offended at being exposed and not knowing what to do about it because they don't want to change, lol.

Id say thats a huge part of it. Its rare for someone to realize a thought is wrong and actively change it. My dad just doubles down when I say something he is fundamentally all about seems f***ed up. Like lets talk about it, stop bringing up emails and blowjobs.

Ah, yes. Can never finish a conversation because of the reoccurring deflection! That's how it goes with my dad and grandpa. And they'll create counter arguments to non arguments instead of engage the actual argument, lmao.

And don't you dare try to reel them back in after they tried to get away from it! They may blow up and Thanksgiving dinner gets awkward.
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Questionmarktarius posted...

Philosopher_X posted...

Americans in general aren't willing to risk losing something just so somebody else can live a little better, even if they aren't actually even losing anything personally.

That's even worse.
Altruism-by-proxy is not altruism at all.

Most people love to believe they're good people, even if flawed. But some are objectively bad. Maybe not evil, but bad and not even aware of it.

But if we start listing toxic behaviors and these behaviors happen to run parallel with people's worldview/ideology, they feel personally attacked and get defensive. Every time it hits close to home, the goal changes from discussing the idea to protecting one's narrative or self/group image instead.

But the latter might just be people getting offended at being exposed and not knowing what to do about it because they don't want to change, lol.
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DifferentialEquation posted...

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It's not that we're "letting it slide". A lot of us are against the wars, but since some extremely powerful and influential people want the wars to happen, it's difficult to get anyone to listen to us or to make anything happen. On the other hand, there are politicians who do listen when it comes to welfare, and we actually have seen some stricter policies or even massive cuts to welfare programs as a result.

What are you even trying to say?

We live in a country where it's citizens talk tough but won't do anything. We have enough guns and White men in America to stand up to the government and make them listen to war concerns. But that's not going to happen. It's too much of a hassle and a threat to the comfort provided.

Americans in general aren't willing to risk losing something just so somebody else can live a little better, even if they aren't actually even losing anything personally.

ITT you have people who can't live on their own trying to explain why other people struggling shouldn't be allowed a damned steak.
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Machete posted...

Darklit_Minuet posted...

They're wholly up to the police to enforce.

Before we legalized marijuana here, cops wouldn't arrest you for it despite technically being against the law. Because prohibition was a bad law that should not be enforced, and the cops realized that.

This. A friend of mine and I were smoking and the cops literally walked in on us in the act, like my buddy opened his door while still taking a hit and it was cops. They laughed and made jokes about the expression on his face, then left without even scolding us for it (they showed up looking for my friend's former roommate who had moved out and he told them as much as he knew about him for the sake of cooperation). It had not been legal here at the time but is now.

I occasionally smoke with cops. Not random cops... The same ones, lol.
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I didn't. I chose Totodile because the others looked softer than cotton candy
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Sounds like a "you" problem, lol
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Her face reminds of an Instagram model whose name escapes me. Vera..something. And a big butt.
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Feline_Heart posted...

Engineer_Gamer posted...

Bestoffuture posted...

"thicc" women empowerment.

shes just fat idk

she's pretty funny/likeable compared to trainor so i think she'll last longer

her music is way less annoying too

I'm already tired of everyone obsessing over her

Why are you even effected by what other people like? You didn't even have to click the thread. You can scroll past social media post, skip past her videos, not read articles about her, not jump into other people's conversations about her and pretty much everything else that makes perfect sense to avoid something you're tired of.

That's what I do about Kanye, and I'm doing great.
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People have the weird habit of projecting
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C'mon, they're breaking stereotypes!

Plus, cougars are a favorite.
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I wish cops weren't allowed to cuss at people either, tbh. You don't need to swear at people in order to scare them, and it usually just pisses people off even more, lol.

We don't expect that from the paramedics, firefighters, teachers(except coaches... lmao) and most other professions. But we've accepted a culture of hyper aggressiveness towards citizens without question.
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...unless you smoke it.

But can we give props to Julia Louis-Dreyfus?

https://cdn.britannica.com/21/181621-050-7159730A/Julia-Louis-Dreyfus-Emmy-Award.jpg

I don't know if she's feeding on the souls of random panhandlers at night to slow the aging process, but she's killing it at 58.

https://cheesecake.articleassets.meaww.com/235715/uploads/178b3d20-d882-11e9-b879-c73e734ac05c_450_250.jpeg

Christy Brinkley is 61! Her daughter is pretty hot too. Hope she's following her mom's health habits, haha.
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I'm not good at anything having to do with numbers.
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If its not the whole story, it's not the whole truth
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Lmao, people twist and spin everything negatively when they don't like somebody. Pretending to not notice sarcasm, being intentionally dense and everything else, lol.
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Would it be better if the character was based on George Clooney?
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Tmaster148 posted...

He could kill someone on 5th avenue and still have support. His supporters think he's a chosen one that God gave them.

Came in to say this
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A baby died and somebody is only concerned about protecting a vegan narrative.

This self-interest shit is way out of hand.
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Snowden was good. As was the John Witherspoon one, anything with Dan Carlin, Donnell Rawlings, Dr Rhonda Patrick, B-Real...
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KILBOTz posted...

Oh, I like your ____.(Shoes, hair clip, jacket, backpack, whatever). Hi, Im _____. (Give your name here.)

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Damn...
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I had no idea that happened either, lmao
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Foppe posted...

eston posted...

Also in the original cartoon it's kind of funny that they can't show the turtles using their weapons to fight, but I distinctly remember one scene where Leonardo cuts open a pipe with his katana and just starts spraying the foot soldiers with raw sewage.

They even state that it is in fact raw sewage in case you were wondering

In UK, they cut away every scene with Mike using his nunchucks.
https://youtu.be/w96b3pYNiD8

Lol, wow... I thought American censorship was bad, lok
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ChewedMint posted...

I've had better

https://youtu.be/VOZbfgZiks4
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Inconsistency sucks

Would be nice to have mods who are passed that "I think I can change the world and make it better place through heavy handedness" phase.

Not that I'm saying that anything should go. Gotta maintain some level of respectability. But you can tell who is compensating for their lack of control IRL.
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I engaged you rather than the other guys because you didn't come off as dumb. Not that I'm trying to imply that you ended up proving otherwise, but I didn't get a hurr durr vibe from you, so I thought I'd engage.

I try to be selective on who I give my time to. It's largely based on whether or not I believe they might be genuine, regardless of their beliefs.

Anyway, no hard feelings. No time for that either, lol.
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Lol and the true colors show. When the fake pleasantries are cast aside, it turns out there was absolutely nothing to offer in the first place, haha.

Anyway, a good read. Would recommend.
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TheGleamEyes posted...

Philosopher_X posted...

How is that "on them" as if it's some kind of fault?

If the black unemployment stats isn't accurate as a result of black respondents answering in a way that misrepresents the reality, then whose fault is it?
You aren't polling white folks to get black unemployment numbers.

Also, "under the table gigs" count as jobs, and if blacks that are answer the census questions don't view it as a job, then it would have been reflected by a higher (unemployment) number/rate than currently is.

Lol, literally trying to blame Black people for ignorant stereotypes.

Tagged.
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TheGleamEyes posted...

Philosopher_X posted...

The employment rates don't include those who work for themselves.

It actually does.

Who is counted as unemployed?

People are classified as unemployed if they do not have a job, have actively looked for work in the prior 4 weeks, and are currently available for work. Actively looking for work may consist of any of the following activities:

Contacting:
An employer directly or having a job interview
A public or private employment agency
Friends or relatives
A school or university employment center
Submitting resumes or filling out applications
Placing or answering job advertisements
Checking union or professional registers
Some other means of active job search

The questions used in the interviews are carefully designed to obtain the most accurate picture of each person's labor force activities. Some of the major questions that determine employment status are as follows (the bolded words are emphasized when read by the interviewers).

Does anyone in this household have a business or a farm?

Last week, did you do any work for (either) pay (or profit)?
If the answer to question 1 is "yes" and the answer to question 2 is "no," the next question is:

Last week, did you do any unpaid work in the family business or farm?
For those who reply "no" to both questions 2 and 3, the next key questions used to determine employment status are:

Last week, (in addition to the business) did you have a job, either full or part time? Include any job from which you were temporarily absent.

Last week, were you on layoff from a job?

What was the main reason you were absent from work last week?
For those who respond "yes" to question 5 about being on layoff, the following questions are asked:

Has your employer given you a date to return to work?
If "no," the next question is:

Have you been given any indication that you will be recalled to work within the next 6 months?
If the responses to either question 7 or 8 indicate that the person expects to be recalled from layoff, he or she is counted as unemployed. For those who were reported as having no job or business from which they were absent or on layoff, the next question is:

Have you been doing anything to find work during the last 4 weeks?
For those who say "yes," the next question is:

What are all of the things you have done to find work during the last 4 weeks?
If an active method of looking for work, such as those listed at the beginning of this section, is mentioned, the following question is asked:

Last week, could you have started a job if one had been offered?
If there is no reason, except temporary illness, that the person could not take a job, he or she is considered to be not only looking but also available for work and is counted as unemployed.

Employment numbers are based on these questions. If black people are answering the questions in a way that misrepresents total black unemployment, then that's on them.

How is that "on them" as if it's some kind of fault? Plenty Americans have under the table gigs, not just a demographic of Black people. Black people weren't even the first, lol. The point is that the numbers not only don't accurately represent the reality, but that the people who use these numbers to attack Black people are pieces of s***. Simple and plain. Doesn't take a genius to understand that basic concept.
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The joke is getting stale. The opposite of fresh
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LukeFalk posted...

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LukeFalk posted...

Indian. Native American is too long.

And I'm sure you're the type to say, "His or hers," and just not simply, "Their."

Still drives me insane

Nope I'd say their

When my inner Deebo kicks in, I say "mine."
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LukeFalk posted...

Vick used to support the murder of innocent dogs but changed his ways. Kaepernick continues to support the murder of innocent Cubans.

I'm pretty sure "gutting a Cuban" is in reference to preparing the cigar for a blunt.
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I read and absorb a lot of info, but I don't "talk" about it. I mostly just want to be as well-rounded as possible, and getting perspective from the thinkers of various experiences, cultures and backgrounds help with that. Most of us are in a bubble and never really become "complete."

But I don't really get into it with others. It's a personal thing for my own development as a human.
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"I wanna go on THAT ride, Dad!"
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There are at least 3 GameStops in a 3 mile radius from me. Then there's the Targets, Wal-Mart's, mom and pop shops, Best Buys, etc...

City life, boy!
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As long as he loves and protects her, and keeps the other murderers at bay.
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Lol, good for him?
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The employment rates don't include those who work for themselves. Black people were slaves then struggled to find work because of racism. For those who did find work, they were usually treated unfairly in wages and more. That's why relying on trade skills was always such a prominent thing for Black people. You could take your skills anywhere and make money.

Many Black people today are the exact same way. The hustle has always been a reoccurring theme with Black people. Whether it be as a barber/beautician, mechanic, landscaper, handyman, carpentry, child care and more.

In fact, many Black mothers had to teach their kids to cook and care for their siblings because she had to get up early to care for somebody ELSE'S children as part of her job. Many Black adults have that memory.

Basically, Black people have always been pretty independent, and operate pretty well without outside entities destroying and sabotaging them. The unemployment rate for Black people has never been accurate at telling the story of Black entrepreneurship.

You hear it in the music even in 2019. Hustle, getting yours, being independent, etc... Reoccurring themes.
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I'm drinking now, so maybe I'll get back to you later. But you're still distorting his messages and trying to trivialize his message as a whataboutism.

If you're still stuck with that mindset, we'll just have to agree to disagree
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I approach in slow motion like a music video with all attention on me.

I don't know why everybody else is moving at regular speed though
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More straw man arguments? Nobody said anything about him talking specifically to racist/sexist. You keep adding content that isn't there and have gotten completely off base at this point.

I shouldn't have expected anything less from CE.
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There's usually a grace period before the sequel happens.

In the mean time, life goes on.
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Purely posted...

Suggesting that people should vote a certain way because of their skin color is the definition of racism.

In what dictionary? Lol

Fun fact: Not everything racial is racist.

But the OP is still pretty silly.
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There are more than enough people who fit the bill for his argument to be on point, so its not like he's wrong. When the shoe fits, it should be worn. There's no need to defend those it applies to or try to extend it to people who don't fit the description when he was clearly talking about certain demographics, right?

He'd have to include himself if he meant otherwise. I thought he was very clear and I don't see any reason to add extra content to his argument.

I don't know what more to say.
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