Interesting...what about RELIGION? That's a biggie too.
Personally, I am "spiritual".. I believe in the golden rule, believe in doing unto others, and consider myself a moral person with a good heart. Outside of that, I dont care whether one is Catholic, Muslim, Buddhist, Orthodox, or anything else, as long as theyre not a Satan worshiper...and that just makes them an asshole.
As for abortion... I believe it is a "woman's choice" up to a point. Anything past first trimester is just selfish, morally wrong, and technically murder.
Israel? Well, Unfortunately, in many ways, the Jews have proven to be their own worst enemy, and there is so much in terms of cultural/religious/territorial dispute there that we are probably best served staying the Hell out of it. Problem with that is...there's so much Jewish MONEY and influence in this country that its like saying stay the Hell out of New York or California.
Lastly... the RACE card... This is something I can speak of as well as ANY suburban "White Boy". I grew up idolizing the black race and culture. I was very athletic and musical, so ALL of me heroes were black. Plus, at the time I was a teenager (the 1970's) blacks were finally starting to gain momentum, make strides, gain widespread acceptance, and be recognized as equals (something long, long overdue). Because I was an aspiring athlete who wanted to take his game/games to "the next level", I intentionally migrated every day from my white suburban enclave, south to Baltimore City and the "projects", where I would pit myself against a higher level of competition. This not only took my game(s) to a much higher level, it broadened my cultural horizons, made me a better fighter, and gave me an appreciation...no...love for a more rhythmic and upbeat form of music. My idols were Jim Brown, Gale Sayers, Kareem Jabbar, Elvin Hayes, Bobby Bonds and Willie Stargell. Forget the Beatles and the Stones, I was hooked on The Temptations, 4 Tops, Ojays, and later on the more up tempo sounds of Parliament Funkadellic, The Isley Brothers, Gap Band and Barkays.
Long before my sales career, I worked in liquor delivery, and my territory was East and West Baltimore. I was within my element and where I wanted to be. Every day mostly all I saw or interfaced with was black faces. And guess what? Despite being in the "worse parts of town" in one of the "toughest cities in America", I was mostly accepted, left alone, or even welcomed. Of course, I was providing a service or product widely wanted, but I still stood out. And despite having been shot at once, slashed once with a razor, and having to scrap a bit to protect my cargo on more than one occasion, I accepted it for what it was, and a hazard of the very well paying (for a 17-18 year old) job. A lot of my friends were black, teammates were black...hell, I even had a black girlfriend for a couple months. I attended more than a couple parties where I was one of 2 or 3 white people in 50-60+. I had nothing but acceptance and defense of blacks and the black culture.
And then guess what? I GREW UP! I grew up to see that unfortunately the black man was more of his own worst enemy than the Jews! The culture, the attitude, the entitlement...it all started to wear me down. And its only escalated with time. BLM is a joke! ALL lives matter. George Floyd was a common criminal...not a rallying cry! And until the black man learns to either keep his fly closed or stay with his woman/responsibility, the culture will continue to flounder, as young men with no guidance, love, support or discipline run the streets like cowboys and gang culture proliferates. The absolute decay of the FAMILY UNIT has, is, and will continue to destroy the future of black America.
Want your RESPECT? EARN IT! It isnt a God given right.
Interesting...what about RELIGION? That's a biggie too.
Personally, I am "spiritual".. I believe in the golden rule, believe in doing unto others, and consider myself a moral person with a good heart. Outside of that, I dont care whether one is Catholic, Muslim, Buddhist, Orthodox, or anything else, as long as theyre not a Satan worshiper...and that just makes them an asshole.
As for abortion... I believe it is a "woman's choice" up to a point. Anything past first trimester is just selfish, morally wrong, and technically murder.
Israel? Well, Unfortunately, in many ways, the Jews have proven to be their own worst enemy, and there is so much in terms of cultural/religious/territorial dispute there that we are probably best served staying the Hell out of it. Problem with that is...there's so much Jewish MONEY and influence in this country that its like saying stay the Hell out of New York or California.
Lastly... the RACE card... This is something I can speak of as well as ANY suburban "White Boy". I grew up idolizing the black race and culture. I was very athletic and musical, so ALL of me heroes were black. Plus, at the time I was a teenager (the 1970's) blacks were finally starting to gain momentum, make strides, gain widespread acceptance, and be recognized as equals (something long, long overdue). Because I was an aspiring athlete who wanted to take his game/games to "the next level", I intentionally migrated every day from my white suburban enclave, south to Baltimore City and the "projects", where I would pit myself against a higher level of competition. This not only took my game(s) to a much higher level, it broadened my cultural horizons, made me a better fighter, and gave me an appreciation...no...love for a more rhythmic and upbeat form of music. My idols were Jim Brown, Gale Sayers, Kareem Jabbar, Elvin Hayes, Bobby Bonds and Willie Stargell. Forget the Beatles and the Stones, I was hooked on The Temptations, 4 Tops, Ojays, and later on the more up tempo sounds of Parliament Funkadellic, The Isley Brothers, Gap Band and Barkays.
Long before my sales career, I worked in liquor delivery, and my territory was East and West Baltimore. I was within my element and where I wanted to be. Every day mostly all I saw or interfaced with was black faces. And guess what? Despite being in the "worse parts of town" in one of the "toughest cities in America", I was mostly accepted, left alone, or even welcomed. Of course, I was providing a service or product widely wanted, but I still stood out. And despite having been shot at once, slashed once with a razor, and having to scrap a bit to protect my cargo on more than one occasion, I accepted it for what it was, and a hazard of the very well paying (for a 17-18 year old) job. A lot of my friends were black, teammates were black...hell, I even had a black girlfriend for a couple months. I attended more than a couple parties where I was one of 2 or 3 white people in 50-60+. I had nothing but acceptance and defense of blacks and the black culture.
And then guess what? I GREW UP! I grew up to see that unfortunately the black man was more of his own worst enemy than the Jews! The culture, the attitude, the entitlement...it all started to wear me down. And its only escalated with time. BLM is a joke! ALL lives matter. George Floyd was a common criminal...not a rallying cry! And until the black man learns to either keep his fly closed or stay with his woman/responsibility, the culture will continue to flounder, as young men with no guidance, love, support or discipline run the streets like cowboys and gang culture proliferates. The absolute decay of the FAMILY UNIT has, is, and will continue to destroy the future of black America.
Want your RESPECT? EARN IT! It isnt a God given right.
Thank God I not smart enough to have an opinion.