Uatu

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Iran is not run by rational people. Robert E Lee didn’t want the suffering to continue so he surrendered but could have held out for years with guerilla warfare. He was rationale and cared about his people. God Bless Robert E Lee.

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Now, substitute Japan for Iran and Hirohito for Lee, and you will see the state Japan was in after Hiroshima and Nagasaki. There were diehards in their military who were ready to sacrifice their people until the last man, woman, and child. Iran doesn’t have a Emperor Hirohito though, just a phantom Supreme Leader who no Iranian has seen.

I did jury duty on a murder trial in 2025. Open and shut case. The defense attorney did an outstanding job, but NOTHING trumps DNA evidence. Our “deliberations” consisted of wondering why this wasn’t a death penalty case in the first place. Took us 45 minutes to return a guilty verdict and we could have done it in 4.5 minutes. Nice thing about it is that I don’t have to worry about jury duty ever again since I’m over 65 years old.

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I remember these two from the Guinness book of world records.

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The McGuire twins. I remember watching them wrestle the Mighty Yankees back in the 70’s. They were riding their motorbikes in the parking lot before the matches started. Even took time to chat with a young Uatu!

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I hope this doesnt come across the wrong way, but I have much respect for your post. We all have imperfections and flaws, and honestly assessing that kind of thing is the best way to deal with it. PS - Trust me. We're well aware of the drama that the "Karen's" bring to the table.

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Appreciate that. I’m just frustrated with my people at this point in my life. All my grandparents and parents wanted was fair and equal treatment. They went through hell on Earth to change the system. They gave opportunity on a platter to today’s folks. Some of us did take advantage (I did!), but too many took the easy way out and kept bleating the tired old tropes about racism and any other excuse to blame someone else for their lack of success. Black fatigue is absolutely true and I don’t blame other folks at all because I have it too!

I’m going to say it. I’m 65 years old. I was born and raised during the final days of segregation. My people have dropped the ball. We celebrate failure and piss on success, unless the criminal justice system is involved in some way. OR, said success is in entertainment or sports.

You want to know what I absolutely dread when I dine out? Black women. 7% of the customer base, and 70% of the drama (no worries, white folks, YOUR women account for the rest of the drama). I never worked in F&B, but I know a lot of people who have. Worst tippers? My people. Second worst? Women in general. I can post a novella on this issue, but I will stop here.

Most of my rock faves have been mentioned. So, let’s delve into Funk, Funkadelic to be specific. Maggot Brain : A 11+ minute trip into the cosmos, piloted by Eddie Hazel! You can skip to the 1:15 mark if you don’t want to hear the intro

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All true but he left out that 70% of the US's refining capacity is designed for sour crude.

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Most of the Gulf refineries are designed for sour crude. There’s a reason why American light is called WEST Texas sweet crude.

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You nailed it spot on. I also think maybe today BCD isnt said. Just like when you get shellback at the equator. No way the same hazing shall we say...happens.

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I have nightmares about the Royal Baby to this day! Of course, Chief Robinson didn’t take a shower for 3 days before we crossed!

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If there are enough ‘protest votes’ like yours, Annie will win. I don’t like it but I’m voting Darline in November- I’m not tossing my vote away to benefit the democrat.

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Annie is not going to win, sorry. I’m a curmudgeon in my old age. I never cast my vote for Trump because even Stevie Wonder could see that he was going to carry South Cack. I’ve always looked at the independent candidates to see if they could earn my vote in a general election, and vote accordingly.

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What makes her a loon?

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She’s reciting the Progressive playbook in a conservative state like South Carolina. Abortion on demand? Check. Trans males in women’s sports? Check. She was specifically asked if her views were in alignment with the Democratic Socialists. She tap danced around an answer but didn’t deny that they were. Of course she wants Medicare for all. Her candidacy will work in a blue state because she is well spoken and having “Doctor” in front of her name does give her a certain amount of Gravitas. Her only hope is for Norman supporters to stay home and Graham to have another Miss South Carolina moment about something really important to South Carolina voters. I called her a loon because she put ideology before political viability in a state like SC.

True dat, but the TYPE of people who will die in 2027 probably won’t compare to 2026.