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I have a (white) friend since 8th grade who lives in SLC. He is the nicest guy. If you met him, you would most definitely agree! He was raised Mormon and attends church today. He is a low paid, low educated, hard working supply warehouse order filler who has an autistic son and a socially awkward daughter. He also has numerous health issues that causes him daily pain and other conditions that threaten his lifespan. He calls me often on his work breaks.

He comes from a large family of 8 children. They had a racist and abusive father. Their childhood house was also the messiest thing you have ever seen. Like, crazy messy! Health inspectors might have done something about it. Seriously dysfunctional family. Sad, actually.

One time when we were 15 I was at his house and a boxing match was on tv. It was some white guy vs a black guy. My friend was rooting for the black guy. I didn't know or care who or what was on tv.

The dad walks through the living room and stops to look for a second. During this time, the black boxer makes some rallying moves and lays a number of blows on his opponent. My friend cheered with enthusiasm. His father instantly punched his son right across the face and said "we don't root for them".

My friend was mortified that this happened in front of me, and we have discussed the psychological impact of things like this when he was growing up. His father died a couple years ago and my friend has had a lot of processing to do. Major scar tissue, as his father always told him how stupid he was. Things like, "you're the dumbest of all my children." Truly heartbreaking stuff. And, he hurt all his children in various similar ways.

A few years ago, when the BLM movement was happening, I really leaned into the message. I was learning and listening, because the shock of the videos on George Floyd and Ahmad Arbery were simply too shocking to stomach! How on earth could that happen?!?! I was angry, incensed at those instances, and have come to understand that these types of things happen (Rodney King) far more regularly than I ever knew.

But then my friend in SLC would call, and I'd be railing against Trump … and my friend is simply conditioned, through whatever subconscious means there are, to be a Trump supporter. I would lecture and argue with him for long past his allotted break time.

One time, he was saying, "why is there no White Lives Matter? My life matters? All lives matter?!"

I'd explain, "of course your life and white lives matter. The BLM slogan isn't saying that they don't. It's just trying to bring awareness to the fact that black lives ALSO matter, because what we see far too often is that they are treated as if they don't. You don't have to feel threatened by it. If everyone can 'get' that and we can put it in our head, we might be able to change the mentality in this country."

I think it's a shame that too many people felt BLM did not understand what the movement was about, and I blame the likes of FoxNews for twisting the truth about BLM and so many other things.

If I were an unlawful violent activist, I would blow up the FoxNews studios building. That is truly an evil institution!!! They purposefully push divisive narratives on their ignorant audience, which foolishly soaks it up.

It's like having a father come on TV each day and punch viewers in the face and say "we don't root for them."

My friend's father, I learned in helping with his genealogy, was raised in an orphanage. By the way. In the 1940's. Just 80 years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

So many things from a technology standpoint are changing in our society so quickly!!

But culture changes slowly. And we are not generationally very far removed from the institution of slavery. I have a gg grandfather who was born in Southern Illinois in 1849. He became an orphan at 15 when his mother and father died a year apart from each other of unknown diseases.

He then joined the Union Army for 1 year in the final year of the Civil War. He was able to become a Doctor afterwards because his mother had a brother who was a doctor. My gg grandfather moved to California and lived a reasonably prosperous life by normal modest measures of the times. He had a drug store in Berkeley and a dry goods store in the Sacramento area.

Some cheap raw land (360 acres) were passed down to his descendants for 80 years until sold 20 years ago.

I have often thought, here's a white kid who grew up in poverty (I've seen the estate papers of his parents, filed in court), became an orphan and then joined at 15 the fight against slavery (essentially, that's what the war was about, whether he knew or believed in the cause or not) and thereafter was immediately able to get educated, move about the country and experience "upward mobility".

Now, Johnson County Illinois is just across the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers to 2 slave states, Tennessee and Missouri. And in consideration of the white-black equality issue we have today (things like generational wealth) I ask myself,

"Would a black male born the same time as my gg grandfather in either anti-slavery IL or pro slavery TN or MO have been able to become a doctor, move across the country, find clientele for his medical practice, open two stores, be welcomed into society like that?
"Or would somehow the door of growth and opportunity have closed on him in some way that his descendants were never able to benefit? And this says nothing about the opportunities afforded a black female of the era.

"I bet there is no child born in a 50 mile radius in free state or slave state in the same year as my gg grandfather who was able to live the (what we take as normal) life he did. Nothing remarkable. He got educated, moved, got a job, multiple times, started a couple shops. Could a black baby born 1849 do the same? Not so much!"

I am just 4 generations removed from the slave era, friend. And I knew my great grandmother, this doctor's daughter. Was my life affected by his successes? Absolutely! In unknown cultural ways, in unknown economic ways. It trickles down.

So, I have told these vignettes in response to your video about BLM to illustrate how culture gets passed down, from my friend not understanding race relations well, and me recognizing how very close we exist to that insidious institution.

Even though America has changed a massive amount since 1865 - from the telegraph, horses and trains to TV, cell phones, cars and planes and computers, not to mention just 35 M people in just 36 states - we are still closely affected by the mindset, because subconscious mindsets don't change that fast.

I like what MLK was about. He marched peacefully simply to bring awareness to things. Like, the simple sight of them walking down the street together was like a billboard to say,

"Hi, we are here. Can you see us?"

To me, the slogan "Black Lives Matter" simply says the same thing.

Yes, friend.
I see you! And I see your entire community.

Things are getting better. It just takes so damn long! People subconsciously learn stuff when they are very young, in a short time period, ages 5, 6, 7, and they don't even know they are learning it. But then it sticks with them for 75 years! And, we are only 4 or 5 generations removed from the worst of it.

This doesn't mean to be complacent about things, and say, "oh well" and do nothing. But, I suppose we can draw some comfort in simply knowing that it takes time.

Barrack Obama often said, "progress doesn't always happen in a straight line. It can be 2 steps forward, 1 step back. But, in the words of MLK, I believe the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice."

MLK also said, "I may not get to the mountain top, but we as a people will get to the mountain top!"

It is perhaps inspiring to acknowledge that we do not have to expect perfection of ourselves in our own personal marches toward progress. Even MLK was human, as he was unfaithful in his marriage to Coretta.

We march on, my friend.
We march on.

…2am thoughts…
I'm going back to sleep.

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HawaiiBear33 said:

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Obama is the great divider. He started with labeling everybody racist and making cancel culture. Maybe it started before him but he brought it to a boil.

What is your theory about how Trump won?
Why did most of America wake up to the lies that you still believe?
Do you like politicians stealing 1/2 trillion fed taxpayer money every year?
Do you not believe they are stealing money?

Once you realize the media lies…google lies…Ai lies- they are all controlled by WEF trying to take over the world.
Then you can start to see truth and wake up

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concordtom said:

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Is there anything personal you'd like to share?

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Big C said:

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HawaiiBear33 said:

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Obama is the great divider. He started with labeling everybody racist and making cancel culture. Maybe it started before him but he brought it to a boil.

What is your theory about how Trump won?
Why did most of America wake up to the lies that you still believe?
Do you like politicians stealing 1/2 trillion fed taxpayer money every year?
Do you not believe they are stealing money?

Once you realize the media lies…google lies…Ai lies- they are all controlled by WEF trying to take over the world.
Then you can start to see truth and wake up

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Are you Q?

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HawaiiBear33 said:

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Big C said:

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HawaiiBear33 said:

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Obama is the great divider. He started with labeling everybody racist and making cancel culture. Maybe it started before him but he brought it to a boil.

What is your theory about how Trump won?
Why did most of America wake up to the lies that you still believe?
Do you like politicians stealing 1/2 trillion fed taxpayer money every year?
Do you not believe they are stealing money?

Once you realize the media lies…google lies…Ai lies- they are all controlled by WEF trying to take over the world.
Then you can start to see truth and wake up

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Are you Q?

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Anon? No, those people are crazy
Ueer? No, happily married with 3 kids

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HawaiiBear33 said:

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concordtom said:

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Is there anything personal you'd like to share?

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My daughter has pneumonia and is on her 12th day of fever. 104.3 this morning.


Now back on topic. You think these are conspiracies but these are real. This is why we need someone like Trump who stands up to America hating sellouts who have successfully brainwashed most of the country

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HawaiiBear33 said:

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concordtom said:

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HawaiiBear33 said:

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concordtom said:

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Is there anything personal you'd like to share?

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My daughter has pneumonia and is on her 12th day of fever. 104.3 this morning.


Now back on topic. You think these are conspiracies but these are real. This is why we need someone like Trump who stands up to America hating sellouts who have successfully brainwashed most of the country

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Hmmm that sounds quite serious.
I don't pray, exactly, but as the saying goes, I sincerely pray that she gets better soon! 104.3 is no joke.
I trust you are in contact with proper medical.

I'm going to refrain from debate until she gets better.
Peace.


A fever of 104.3F (**40.2C**) is considered **high** and could indicate a serious condition, especially in adults. While fever is often the body's way of fighting infection, a temperature this high requires close attention. Here's what to consider:

### **When to Seek Medical Help**
- **Adults**: If the fever lasts more than **24 hours**, or is accompanied by severe symptoms such as confusion, difficulty breathing, persistent vomiting, seizures, or a stiff neck, seek medical care immediately.
- **Children**: For children under 2, or if the fever is accompanied by lethargy, irritability, or dehydration, call a doctor right away.

### **Possible Causes**
- Viral or bacterial infections (e.g., flu, pneumonia, COVID-19)
- Heat-related illness (e.g., heatstroke)
- Inflammatory or autoimmune conditions

### **What You Can Do at Home**
1. Stay hydrated: Drink water, clear broth, or electrolyte solutions to prevent dehydration.
2. Rest: Avoid overexertion, as it can worsen symptoms.
3. Use fever-reducing medications: Over-the-counter options like **acetaminophen (Tylenol)** or **ibuprofen (Advil)** can help lower the fever (follow dosage instructions).
4. Apply cool compresses: A damp cloth on the forehead can provide relief.

If symptoms worsen or don't improve with home care, contact a healthcare provider urgently.

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She's been to er where cxr showed the pneumonia and she started amoxicillin. No better so went back to her pcp and repeat cxr wasn't much worse at least but she's on Azithromycin and Augmentin instead. Today only hit 101.5 so maybe over the hump.

As ICE continues making its arrests, remember this: Democrats knew exactly where these thugs lived and the violent crimes they'd committed, but they would rather let Americans die than let a foreigner get deported.

That's how morally dark the Democrat Party has become. pic.twitter.com/QuFXDpraUx

— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) January 24, 2025

Why is the left so focused on Trump deporting all these wonderful non criminals? They easily could have gotten rid of bad apples and let the good apples stay. Trump is going for all the bad apples first.


Somebody tell me what is wrong with punishing, deporting and otherwise removing criminals?

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DiabloWags said:

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Hawaii actually thinks the Govt would be proficient at this.

Since when has the Govt been good at anything besides spending our money?

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DiabloWags said:

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Hawaii actually thinks the Govt would be proficient at this.

Since when has the Govt been good at anything besides spending our money?

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