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“No man is good enough to govern another man without that other’s consent.”
By Abraham Lincoln
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Good one!
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I want to play Bubba. Question for thought. Why do many think White is the Dominate Race, when any mixed always take the look of the Non-White Race?
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First of all, we have to bear in mind that even in the animal kingdom all animals are created equal but some are more equal than others. It is the nature of life we live in.
Now, when it comes to racial equality whites tend to see themselves as more equal than people of color even though we are all equal. Sometimes even among whites, some think you have to be the whitest to be white. Anything less is considered inferior.
The white people taking dominion over black people was rooted in their ability to explore the world in the early civilizations that landed them in Africa. Taking advantage of the hospitality of the African people allowed them to divide and conquer. Ever since then the white people have achieved psychological superiority and dominion over black and other people of color. Even if you are Mexican or Indian but white, you are still considered superior to none whites and that includes mixed race.
Any color less than white is inferior.Unfortunately, that’s a stigma black and people of color have to deal with for a long time if not forever. It’s not going anywhere anytime soon.
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Yep. Even Asians with a White Partner tend toward Asian look and not exactly White.
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You are absolutely right. I even forgot to mention that. Thanks for bringing that up, DJ.
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The entire issue of race is so important that I find the efforts of the right to limit those discussions as stupid.
Take myself as an example. My father was Chinese and my mother White. As a half-Chinese kid in Wisconsin, I never had a schoolmate of any color but white. No blacks, Hispanic, or even Asian, other than relatives.
The hurtful and damaging aspect of racism is that it can make kids ashamed of or wanting to change their race. As a kid, I was ashamed of being Chinese. When you’re biracial, you never fit either culture completely. That was how it was with me. Bullying as a kid made me the aggressive hard charging person I am.
At any rate, when you live as long as I have and meet so many people who are smarter, more talented, and more accomplished that you realize that race is a barrier that can be overcome but not by everybody or everywhere.
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Very well put, Tom.
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It is going to be a long offseason, so I am going to post some quotes of the day as a way of filling in the blanks. Hope we all can reflect and find something to chew while Pelinka gets busy trying to get us a better roster for next season. Hope you all enjoy it.
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Thanks Buba, it’s always good to keep it interesting!
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Yes, Sir.
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Do it!
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Yes, Sir.
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We’ll take all the sunshine we can get:))
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Hi, John. Really been missing your voice. It is always good to have you on board. How is your dog? I am trying to recall the breed he is. I know it starts with a B. Drop me a few lines and let me have my recollection. Thanks, man.
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Not had much to say since the fizzle. I’m not one to criticize or second-guess the professionals, so it’s time to root for the underdogs now, which of course feature some very good ex- Lakers.
The pooch is a Bernese, and he’s not enjoying my working a lot recently. I rent tuxedos, and it’s finally busy again.-
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“The pooch is a Bernese, and he’s not enjoying my working a lot recently. I rent tuxedos, and it’s finally busy again.”
Hahaha, that is really funny. I wouldn’t be mad at him though. He sure knows how to mix it up with you, especially when it comes to love and devotion. Thanks for sharing that story, John.
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Never mad at him. He’s a 100 lb
lap dog.
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Today marks one year since Nugget Country passed away from Covid19. Let’s dedicate a win tonight to his loving memory. He is greatly missed. Rest in peace Nugget Country.
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Thanks for the reminder, Buba. And man, yes, thoughts do matter, especially those that bring out the best in us.
For every family and community, life goes on. Hard to believe it’s been a year since Val Carr AKA Nuggets County passed. Val was part of the three or four of us from the LA Times Lakers Blog who wanted to create a new site when the Times Blog blew up and was closed. Lakerholics.Com was his baby as well as mine.
One of things I hate about growing old are the emails you get you thought were from an old friend you hadn’t heard from in a while only to find out it’s their son or niece or other relative who’s letting you know your good friend passed. Just got one of those from one of my best friends for over 50 years who was politically conservative leading to our drifting apart. Sorry I let things get in the way. Missed an opportunity to say good bye to a dear friend.
So hug the ones you love and hold them close to your heart. I have two reminders on my daily calendar: Be there and be kind The first is to remind me what being a life partner is really about, which is being more than just physically present but also fully mentally present. The second is about tamping down the anger that hovers over everything in life now days and not allowing it to simmer. Still trying to be and do better and make every day count.
Thanks for blogging with me everybody. Win or lose, it’s become a big part of my life and I thank you all
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Thanks, Tom. Those are powerful statements.
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