Culture 202

                                                                    C O N T I N U E D

     There is a couple of things most Blacks in this country never consider when they view their conditions here in America: Number one—This area [North and South America] was called, The New World, by the settlers.  These settlers were Europeans on a mission that we refer to nowadays as Expansionism.  It is referred to as such because prior to such times, Europeans did not know that these areas existed; they thought the world was flat until Christopher Columbus must have rapped to a couple of Moorish sailors and then convinced Queen Isabella of Spain to finance his expedition.

     How can I make such an exertion?  Because the Moors are the inventors of an instrument called, The Astrolabe; an instrument used to plot out courses on the sea using the fixed stars in the sky as reference. Christopher Columbus employed Vasco DaGamma, a Blackamoor, as his navigator.  At this point, in the chronology of the two peoples, the astrolabe is an old instrument used amongst Moorish sailors and navigators; So obviously, their view of the planet earth was different from the Europeans (who thought the world was flat and that upon sailing the seas one could sail of the ends of the earth).  Christopher Columbus,  was an Italian or European himself; a sailor who must have been submerged in the beliefs of his day, among his own people.  His ideas, that the world was not flat, probably originated from being in the company of various seamen from different lands—discussing various things, when this knowledge was revealed amongst those who were more experienced at sailing the seas using such a device.  Personally, I subscribed to the idea that one of those knowledgeable persons must have been Vasco DaGamma; because he used him as his navigator.   And for those who don't know, the Moors are from the continent, they are part of what is known as the African-Asiatic group of peoples.

     Expansionism is defined as,  The policy of territorial or economic expansion practiced by the West; which includes the practice of colonialism—a policy or practice of acquiring full or partial control over another country and its' people, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically;  like the pilgrims from England and various other European countries did when they used the Native American's know-how to help them survive America's harsh winters—only to systematically kill off the natives over time and take the land—even those of their people living on lands reserved for the Natives in the California Gold Rush of 1849.  

    Only thing that is implied in the need for a policy like Expansionism that every one losses focus on, namely the vacuum of resources by the ones who practice it.  Personally, I would have considered the helping the pilgrims survive the winter—a noble act worthy of praise and an act of civility concerning the chieftains and people who perform it;  And yet, in most papers in the European colonies within America, the Natives are referred to as  savages; triggering a long standing policy of psychological warfare.  Once you label a human being an animal, beast or uncivilized—you can convince the reasonable people of your own group to accept the second-class treatment of such other human beings; simply because of this "proposed" difference—aka—Yellow Journalism.  

     In the David Milch movie, Deadwood, Mr. George Hearst, father of William Hearst—newspaper tycoon and author of Yellow Journalism,  is depicted as a powerful, persuasive person who used the press and other means to exploit the landscape whenever he could; paving the way for his son, William to monopolize on such an auspicious foundation.   

     By reading the above paragraph, one should not be under any illusion as to what the Europeans were in the New World for.  Nor should anyone believe that the European who were indentured servants, thought any differently about their soon to be slave neighbors; They may have been lowly, but not as low as. . .  

     Let us not forget, we are talking about the word culture; where we get words like cultures, cultured, cultivate, agriculture, horticulture. . .  The idea of growth surrounds them all.  Culture is what a people do, which includes everything for the people's growth and development; like music, art, dramas/plays, education, literature, media, sociology, religion—even propaganda.  We grow up and in culture: It can be a bastion of creative thinking or a putrid pool of stale ideas.  When Expansionism was cultivated in Europe (as with the Industrial Revolution), socially all of Europe knew they had depleted their resources: I don't care if you were a king or a peasant; you knew.  The word was out and the philosophy was clear: We need colonies, so that we can get fresh raw materials for our countries—we need new fresh sources of wealth; we need richer soil for food, etc, because we have depleted ours.  Their needs defined their outlook; their world view as a people became revolved around this outlook—so did their social juxtaposition: Simply, Let's travel and see what others have that we need  and the idea of colonization (the action of settling among and establishing control over indigenous people) meant let's incorporate into their political system, manipulate, sabotage and take it.

     And they came with plans.  When England choose to colonize North America, their settlers were composed of their prison populations of religious and political dissidents, peasants and persons looking for fresh start.  The result was they gained North America.  They did the same in Australia, and won that too.  The natives here were called savages; in Australia, they were called, Tasmanian Devils before the marsupial was.  The people who designed the this expedition to America were rich investors and nobles from Europe.  They owned companies like The Raleigh Company or The Plymouth Company; they were investors who invested on the prospect that this company would establish relations, trade, occupy land and eventually change the politics of the natives who owned the country which housed the colony.  

     They knew that colonization was a risky business and that if their plans were revealed—the natives might try to kill the colonist, so they sent their "guinea pigs" as their "lab rats."  But one things for sure, they thought they were craftier than the people they were dealing with.  And the dissidents knew, knew they were coming here to help their employers exploit the native's resources: You can't put expansionism, colonialism and equality in the same sentence.  They perceived themselves as different and of a superior intellect—and any attempt at humanizing the folks was manipulated out of the colonist psyche by dehumanizing the natives through the press; so that their own folks could accept the ruthless acts their nobility where going to unleash upon the unsuspecting population.  The skillful manipulation of the colonial sentiment were done staged events, such as the Boston Tea Party (where the colonists dressed up as Natives) or the uprisings in Roanoke, Virginia and Deadwood, South Dakota and the press manipulated the opportunity by calling them savage (like today the PLO are called terrorists by the West).  Today, we have movies, television shows and tabloids to persuade public sentiment.    

     European presence in Africa, in the past, wasn't purely a coincidence, they were there to colonize it.  Kenya, Mozambique, Morocco, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and the Gold and Ivory Coasts (named after the materials they exploited) are perfect examples.  We had it and they took it.  The people who designed the this expedition to America were rich investors and nobles from Europe.  They owned companies like The Raleigh Company or The Plymouth Company; they were investors who invested on the prospect that this company would establish relations, trade, occupy land and eventually change the politics of the natives who owned the country which housed the colonies in America.  The Irish migration into America in huge numbers, was as a result of Irish Potato Famine of 1845-49.  Every European who ever migrated or immigrated here, looked out for their self interests first.  Each European immigrant group that came into this country during the early 1900s, blocked the next groups from getting what their group achieved.  Don't believe me, study the history of Jack Kennedy—father of John F. and Robert Kennedy.  Our people are the only people I know—after spending 313 years in slavery being worked to death—could believe that through their own individual efforts they could secure a place in America (among the ancestors of those same colonial Americans) that other Blacks could not secure; and that these Whites who helped them, could protect them from the rest of their xenophobic crowd.

     There is nothing wrong with getting everything you can; but thinking someone else or another group of people are going to secure your self interest—is foolhardy at best.  If you can individually get this from mainstream society, you should be trying to bring this back to your own folks who are advocated for the same common cause; because it is only here that you can secure your own self-interest.  And it is only here that you can build a cultural future for people who look like you.  If you don't believe me, study the history of Pontiac, Sacagawea, Chief Joseph, W.E.B DuBois or anyone who thought they could be accepted by mainstream society—only to find out that those folks stick to their cultural codes for the most part.

Thank you for all your considerations,

(I truly do appreciate you all greatly). . .

C. Be'er la Hai-roi Myers 

Peace   

Culture 202

     As I sit back in my room having Conversations with the Silent Speaker, I recognize that my book of life is a reflection upon things that I have gone through—and that my chronology or Qur’an (as the Muslims say), is based upon my experiences—which serve as confirmations that this speaker has with my persons.  By no means, am I saying that this conversation with the speaker is a conversation with two entities—for I realize the intimacies here; I am writing and reading this book, at the same time: And my recording of such, is as a result of these reflections I have.  Also, I recognize that I can navigate as a result of these conversations; which are based upon future tense knowledge which I haven't lived yet--places I haven't been yet--and things I haven't seen yet; although they seem all so familiar. . .   Maybe it's because we are timeless beings visiting this planet to experience our said qualities or abilities, and that our essence is not isolated beings with various fixed egos; But a conglomerate—a singularity—experienced through an infinitude of forms; Which are suspended in different places in time (expressing various awarenesses), to broaden the singularity's overall perspective of the conglomerate or its' own Self. . .  That perspective would definitely explain our need for culture and our motivation behind civilized behavior. . .  But what do you think about that?

     Culture is what a people do.  It is just as simple as that.  Each group of people have various behavioral traits, and each people have certain cultural contributions to make towards the world's cultural scene.  That's what all these groups were designed for: Understanding this, is the true meaning of humanity, and using this and conducting one's activities with this awareness, is the root meaning of civilization—even the missionaries are aware of this point. . .  Obliterating culture is not the name of game, understanding incorporating what we acquire about the culture of others leads to Godliness. 

     Within cultural traits, are the values of its' people; the interests of its' people.  Culture reflects the people's level of development.  In America, when mainstream society is interested in something (or interested in wanting to know something), you find the press present at such a gathering; if they are not, there will no press coverage for that event: It is as simple as that.  You might as well say that the media belongs to the very rich in mainstream society: Patty Hearst, daughter of Randolph Apperson and Millicent Hearst—granddaughter of  Newspaper Tycoon William Randolph Hearst (and whom later became involved with/or a member of/the Symbionese Liberation Army).  William Hearst built the nation's largest newspaper conglomerate and created a flamboyant style of Yellow Journalism, which influenced the nation's popular media by emphasizing sensationalism and human interest stories, for example.  Media can educate the people through knowledge, information and awareness—or deceive the people through propaganda. 

     When the influential within mainstream society are not interested, you may invite the media to come to your affair, but they won't come.  The reason is, "Mainstream society is simply not interested."  Maybe those who own or run the press already know what they want to know about it, maybe they don't want to give your cause free press, or it clashes with their interests and their agenda. . .   Mainstream society interests and values are implied in American "TV programs," shows, plays and on the movie screen.  It is seen in social media—Facebook, talk-shows, newspapers, books and magazines.  It is heard on the radio and over the airways.  It is seen over celebrity shows, and lifestyles of the rich and famous.  What can or cannot be seen in America society, is regulated by the Federal Communication Committee—the FCC—for short.  The FCC regulates what is seen on TV, which reflect the value of this society and the American people: But who are the American people?  That's a question we forget to ask—most people assume and include themselves within that constituency, but you might find the answer shocking; But we'll discuss that later. . .  

     People often get the guarantees of the constitution mixed-up: They confuse freedom of speech mixed up with the ability to say what you want to say: If that were true, then why would anyone need to be "politically correct."  There is always a consequence of speaking out of turn in this country: Those of wealth, power, and influence over the media will simply label you, sue you for slander, investigate you, or their 'hip-pocket' critics will simply give you bad reviews.  So unless you belong to a group of people who don't care what the critics think, or don't believe in the press and media in this country, you won't survive the onslaught of the hounding and harsh criticism.  

   When you drive down the street, there are traffic lights and various signs with various shapes and colors, or color combinations and pattern—which signal to you procedures that you've already been taught respond to.  No matter where you are—in the United States or Germany—these traffic geometric shapes patterns and colors are understood.  This is a product of kindred societies and their influences.   This is a product of conditioning and training.  This is a product of books and education—and oft-times—indoctrination.  But essentially it is a product of culture.

     Just recently, America had an election for president.  In the constitution it says that the president will be elected by "the people."  The president to be, of the United States, will be Donald Trump.  Hillary Clinton was said to have led the popular vote, but Donald Trump will be president.  Shouldn't the popular vote of American people be enough to elect the president who will rule the people?  The answer is no, the Electoral College chooses the president.  Who are the Electoral College?  The Electoral College is a group of highly intelligent wealthy "people" of substantially power and influence that receives the votes of the popular people for each candidate.  It is said that these persons who represent the votes for each candidate, but when they vote they do not necessarily have to vote for the candidate in which they represent.  The justification of creating such a committee of "people" was that it was during a time in America when the average person was not politically informed enough to make such a political decision as electing a president; so the Electoral College was born.  So, obviously these "people," behind closed curtains—since Hillary won the popular vote, many in the Electoral College chose to vote for Donald.  And so, the "true people" have spoken—and they are not the popular people.  And don't forget, the Senate is composed of many rich people—and the rich with their corporations hold sway over the house, the Senate and the President himself. . .

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     One last thing; America is known as a multi-cultural society, with a dominant culture theme—representing freedom of choice; but the dominant culture is forged from the people whose ancestry is European [remember America was forged as an English colony].  Which means, although it is composed of several cultures and religions—aka, you have the right to choose your practice—that is, as long as it does not interfere with the precepts (laws) of America's dominant culture (a culture derived from the rich constituency of Western or European ancestry).  This practice extends back to the days of European Expansionism and Western colonization.  This is what gave us the domination of the Greeks, the Roman Empire, the British Empire—and the domination of the United States, the Allied Powers and the Soviet Union over the League of Nations.  Colonialism is defined as, "The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country [and its' people], occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically."


       I've been up in Niagara, New York; I've seen the reservations up there for the Native Americans: To see the wealth in this country—to watch the brisk financial transactions on Madison Avenue—while experiencing the destitution of these reservations is deplorable; Not to say we are much better—none of us have our repatriation checks. . .  But to believe that the sons and daughters of colonists would make plans for the country and include and protect the best interests of its' former slave population—is like sitting at the breakfast table drinking a big glass of  Jim Jones Kool-aid.

     The Civil Rights Movement's, March on Washington, included a multi-cultural group of religious and various other types of supporters to the Black cause, looking for social Justice, empowerment, and economic advancement.  Instead, they got Affirmative Action legislation, promises (like the treaties with the Natives), and jobs.  Fast forward these things, and fifty years later, the historical March on Washington includes various other people and cultures, in an amalgamated plethora of conflictual political agendas; which includes alternative lifestyles, support for various ethnic causes besides their own, and asking for more jobs from mainstream society, instead of seeking assistance in order to create our own jobs through self-help: The ancestors of the European immigrants teach their children to create or eventually take over a company, while we raise our children to go solicit or fetch a job and wonder why we continue to be treated like mongrels (dogs).  Reminds me of the scene in the movie, Miller's Crossing, when the mob leader, Leo O'Bannion said to Johnny Casper: Johnny, you're exactly as big as I let you be, and no bigger, and don't forget it, ever.  Two instrumental things my beloved old-heads once said to me: If you are going to work or follow someone, then follow to learn how to lead—and—I'm not begging and crying, I'm betting and buying.  Words I have lived by ever since Word to my folks who are striving to change things; "Make your own help, you need it" [ The Last Poets].

 Do for Self—don't wait for (or on) others. . .


Thank you for all your considerations,

(I truly do appreciate you all greatly). . .

C. Be'er la Hai-roi Myers 

Peace   

Aftermath

     In the aftermath of this election, it should painfully clear to all you doubters that a man who can make discouraging remarks about minorities and ludicrous statements about building a Great Wall of America to keep illegal aliens out of this country, as well as having no political experience, can win the election.  It should be also obvious that despite her secrets, the most qualified political woman will find it awfully difficult to be the follow-up act to any man as president in this country—despite the fact that there are four times as much women in this country as men.  There’s something to think about. . .

   Many minorities are angry.  Many minorities are fearful.  Many Whites were uncomfortable with a Black man being president for eight years.  Many Black people are more upset about this election, than they were about the other conservative republicans, the George Bushs or Ronald Reagan becoming president.  Maybe the reasons were because these candidates were more articulate and graceful in their speeches and statements—more politically correct; more guarded and being all too careful as to not offend the overall constituency too much as they put their conservative policies into practice.  But the agendas weren’t that much different from Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton for that matter; And yet we have survived their broad-strokes and mandates as the kept a firm grip on America—making the message of this election becomes quite is clear:  Mainstream society felt it was losing its’ grip.  It was questionable to them as to who was running the country.  The alternative lifestyle group, falsely considered a minority, made leaps and bounds under President Obama.  Many reporters refused to call Mr. Obama, President Obama—just simply Mister Obama.

    The recent acts carried out by law enforcement, as well as the mainstream voter’s clandestine moves behind closed curtains, are clear indicators that the majority of mainstream Americans were asserting their authority to institute change to match their sentiments.  This is an undeniable fact—given these sort of outcomes as the aftermath of the election.  I know many of you did not want to believe the majority would do these things, but much to your chagrin—they thought the unthinkable; despite what you wanted to believe.  And I think this is part of the difficulty with us: Sometimes our belief in Whites (particularly Whites in power or position) to do the right thing is more powerful than our belief in ourselves—or what we can and will do for ourselves to take charge of our destiny.  These people can say what they want in front of your face; as to how liberal and considerate they are—but their actions behind clandestine curtains tells whether they will go with what is right for all America or side with the majority or party.  However you call it, “the people” have spoken—and whether you think they should abolish the Electoral college or not—the idea is a day late and a dollar short. 

   What I find delusional is, how some Americans can believe it is all about color; when it is mostly about class.  For example, I have Whites folks who work around me, who believe themselves to be middle class, when I make more money than many of them do, and know that I do not bring home 150,000 dollars a year (which is around what middle class people are supposed to make).  They vote "Republican," which is generally known as a conservative class—when in reality—as working class poor, these Whites have nothing to conserve like the rich Whites who have position and power.  Imagine how shocked these Whites are going to be when they find out that the many of these new policies these rich and true middle class are going to implement are not only going to hurt just Black folks; but all people along the same economic brackets; like all the Whites whom I work with. . .  And even though Blacks are killed disproportionally in war, due to their skill set and position BEFORE they enter the war (meaning ROTC, military school, rank upon entering the military etc), whereas they might have lived in segregated areas in the inner cities of many cities and states—they get lumped into the same economic status and get used as cannon fodder for the great military machine complex.  It is not like it was during World War II or the Vietnam War, where you would have all Black regiments such as the Tuskegee Airmen, due to segregation in mainstream society and the military institution of that era. 

     It is also obvious that when mainstream society speaks, its’ consideration concerning minority interests are secondary at best, and inconsiderate at worst.  To be concerned about ALL society is a goal of the most evolved; not the am of the rich or of corporate America.  The meaning behind "Yankee" is not a pretty sight.  As Malik said, "Even the most ill-willed wants the majority of its' people behind them."  Our people often make the mistake that when Donald Trump speaks, he is actually addressing ALL of the American public.  Rest assured, when Mr. Trump speaks, he is only trying to convince the liberals and the uncertain of his people who are the majority.   That’s what conservatism and republicanism is.  As President Calvin Coolidge is quoted as saying: “America’s business is business,” and to corporate America, the best employee is an employee with little to nothing to say.  It takes money to have a voice in this country: Just think about how many innocent people are in prison simply because they couldn't afford good representation. . .
   And for those who were saying, “I hope they don’t put a xenophobic or bigot person in the White house. . .”  I hope you now see how the Republicans and the majority of the electoral college  really thinks.  Why do I say, Republicans?  Because in the primary and in the election, he never faltered in the lead.  This election and its’ choice of candidates—along with its’ victor—proves it.  You should no longer feel that you can lean back, put they car on cruise control, and leave the driving to Greyhound: That dog is not loyal to your cause!  He is not a fateful puppy or a good dog. . .  Your stagecoach has been abducted—right?  Or has it?

     We have been fighting a civil right struggle since 1863 and have never gotten equal rights under conservative America.  Having a Black president did not mean that we have made it or that we have mounted any real power.  Power is in having the money to buy it, and the ability to protect it.  Our president couldn't even the get proper justice for the wrongful murders of Blacks at the hands of racist police.  The trials were a travesty of justice.  What we as Black people need to recognize is, all this political correctness has ever been is “smoke and mirrors” to make suckers feel good.  You may have thought your needs and interests were considered when the country makes its' decision—and they may have—it just wasn't given equal consideration to the descendants of the founding fathers and those of European descent.  It may have “sound good,” but our needs and interests are still being pushed to the back of the bus.  Every right you have in this country, your people had to fight for—including the right to vote.  Our corporate Blacks are not even consolidated to protect Black interests.  Our new mandate should be to watch out for our own interests, press the political process, and while demanding to be heard—we should do things for—and rely on ourselves; and stop worshipping Blacks who have made a fortune, but don't support our causes.

     That last point should have been obvious, but many of us are not aware that we were never included in the agenda so why should we expect equal consideration: if this was so, then the Tuskegee Airmen, the 54th Massachusetts [seen in the movie “Glory”], and Black war veterans (such as the Crispus Attucks division) would never be mentioned as a side note in the discussion of war heroes.  

     Our people have a tendency to look at being an American as a default title with privileges and rights attached to it.  Being Black in America means very little; except for entertainment and sport possibilities.  It doesn't matter how much you claim to be American, it only matters when you are accepted as; and the proof is in how equal is your civil rights to that of other Americans.  I’m here to tell you that our lives as Black people is only what we shall make of it; not what others define us as.  It doesn't matter that you were born here, it matters that you establish yourself because the rest of this country are going to deny you of it; so you're going to have to fight for it.  So you better roll up your sleeves because we are in for a rollercoaster ride with an extraction of services.   Don't believe the hype and political correctness:  Despite your misgivings—you will have to get used to “Doing for self,” "Making your own way," and "Fostering a better Black image"— because we are the only people you got.  As the immortal James Brown once said, “I don’t want nobody to give me nothing, open up the door and I’ll get it myself.”  Handle your business.  Above all others, support your own.  Be proud to be Black.  

Thank you for all your considerations,

(I do appreciate all of you greatly). . .

C. Be'er la Hai-roi Myers 

Peace 

Aftermath

      In the aftermath of this election, it should painfully clear to all you doubters that a man who can make discouraging remarks about minorities and ludicrous statements about building a Great Wall of America to keep illegal aliens out of this country, as well as having no political experience, can win the election.  It should be also obvious that despite her secrets, the most qualified political woman will find it awfully difficult to be the follow-up act to any man as president in this country—despite the fact that there are four times as much women in this country as men.  There’s something to think about. . .

   Many minorities are angry.  Many minorities are fearful.  Many Whites were uncomfortable with a Black man being president for eight years.  Many Black people are more upset about this election, than they were about the other conservative republicans, the George Bushs or Ronald Reagan becoming president.  Maybe the reasons were because these candidates were more articulate and graceful in their speeches and statements—more politically correct; more guarded and being all too careful as to not offend the overall constituency too much as they put their conservative policies into practice.  But the agendas weren’t that much different from Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton for that matter; And yet we have survived their broad-strokes and mandates as the kept a firm grip on America—making the message of this election becomes quite is clear:  Mainstream society felt it was losing its’ grip.  It was questionable to them as to who was running the country.  The alternative lifestyle group, falsely considered a minority, made leaps and bounds under President Obama.  Many reporters refused to call Mr. Obama, President Obama—just simply Mister Obama.

    The recent acts carried out by law enforcement, as well as the mainstream voter’s clandestine moves behind closed curtains, are clear indicators that the majority of mainstream Americans were asserting their authority to institute change to match their sentiments.  This is an undeniable fact—given these sort of outcomes as the aftermath of the election.  I know many of you did not want to believe the majority would do these things, but much to your chagrin—they thought the unthinkable; despite what you wanted to believe.  And I think this is part of the difficulty with us: Sometimes our belief in Whites (particularly Whites in power or position) to do the right thing is more powerful than our belief in ourselves—or what we can and will do for ourselves to take charge of our destiny.  These people can say what they want in front of your face; as to how liberal and considerate they are—but their actions behind clandestine curtains tells whether they will go with what is right for all America or side with the majority or party.  However you call it, “the people” have spoken—and whether you think they should abolish the Electoral college or not—the idea is a day late and a dollar short. 

   What I find delusional is, how some Americans can believe it is all about color; when it is mostly about class.  For example, I have Whites folks who work around me, who believe themselves to be middle class, when I make more money than many of them do, and know that I do not bring home 150,000 dollars a year (which is around what middle class people are supposed to make).  They vote "Republican," which is generally known as a conservative class—when in reality—as working class poor, these Whites have nothing to conserve like the rich Whites who have position and power.  Imagine how shocked these Whites are going to be when they find out that the many of these new policies these rich and true middle class are going to implement are not only going to hurt just Black folks; but all people along the same economic brackets; like all the Whites whom I work with. . .  And even though Blacks are killed disproportionally in war, due to their skill set and position BEFORE they enter the war (meaning ROTC, military school, rank upon entering the military etc), whereas they might have lived in segregated areas in the inner cities of many cities and states—they get lumped into the same economic status and get used as cannon fodder for the great military machine complex.  It is not like it was during World War II or the Vietnam War, where you would have all Black regiments such as the Tuskegee Airmen, due to segregation in mainstream society and the military institution of that era. 

     It is also obvious that when mainstream society speaks, its’ consideration concerning minority interests are secondary at best, and inconsiderate at worst.  To be concerned about ALL society is a goal of the most evolved; not the am of the rich or of corporate America.  The meaning behind "Yankee" is not a pretty sight.  As Malik said, "Even the most ill-willed wants the majority of its' people behind them."  Our people often make the mistake that when Donald Trump speaks, he is actually addressing ALL of the American public.  Rest assured, when Mr. Trump speaks, he is only trying to convince the liberals and the uncertain of his people who are the majority.   That’s what conservatism and republicanism is.  As President Calvin Coolidge is quoted as saying: “America’s business is business,” and to corporate America, the best employee is an employee with little to nothing to say.  It takes money to have a voice in this country: Just think about how many innocent people are in prison simply because they couldn't afford good representation. . .
   And for those who were saying, “I hope they don’t put a xenophobic or bigot person in the White house. . .”  I hope you now see how the Republicans and the majority of the electoral college  really thinks.  Why do I say, Republicans?  Because in the primary and in the election, he never faltered in the lead.  This election and its’ choice of candidates—along with its’ victor—proves it.  You should no longer feel that you can lean back, put they car on cruise control, and leave the driving to Greyhound: That dog is not loyal to your cause!  He is not a fateful puppy or a good dog. . .  Your stagecoach has been abducted—right?  Or has it?

     We have been fighting a civil right struggle since 1863 and have never gotten equal rights under conservative America.  Having a Black president did not mean that we have made it or that we have mounted any real power.  Power is in having the money to buy it, and the ability to protect it.  Our president couldn't even the get proper justice for the wrongful murders of Blacks at the hands of racist police.  The trials were a travesty of justice.  What we as Black people need to recognize is, all this political correctness has ever been is “smoke and mirrors” to make suckers feel good.  You may have thought your needs and interests were considered when the country makes its' decision—and they may have—it just wasn't given equal consideration to the descendants of the founding fathers and those of European descent.  It may have “sound good,” but our needs and interests are still being pushed to the back of the bus.  Every right you have in this country, your people had to fight for—including the right to vote.  Our corporate Blacks are not even consolidated to protect Black interests.  Our new mandate should be to watch out for our own interests, press the political process, and while demanding to be heard—we should do things for—and rely on ourselves; and stop worshipping Blacks who have made a fortune, but don't support our causes.

     That last point should have been obvious, but many of us are not aware that we were never included in the agenda so why should we expect equal consideration: if this was so, then the Tuskegee Airmen, the 54th Massachusetts [seen in the movie “Glory”], and Black war veterans (such as the Crispus Attucks division) would never be mentioned as a side note in the discussion of war heroes.  

     Our people have a tendency to look at being an American as a default title with privileges and rights attached to it.  Being Black in America means very little; except for entertainment and sport possibilities.  It doesn't matter how much you claim to be American, it only matters when you are accepted as; and the proof is in how equal is your civil rights to that of other Americans.  I’m here to tell you that our lives as Black people is only what we shall make of it; not what others define us as.  It doesn't matter that you were born here, it matters that you establish yourself because the rest of this country are going to deny you of it; so you're going to have to fight for it.  So you better roll up your sleeves because we are in for a rollercoaster ride with an extraction of services.   Don't believe the hype and political correctness:  Despite your misgivings—you will have to get used to “Doing for self,” "Making your own way," and "Fostering a better Black image"— because we are the only people you got.  As the immortal James Brown once said, “I don’t want nobody to give me nothing, open up the door and I’ll get it myself.”  Handle your business.  Above all others, support your own.  Be proud to be Black.  

Thank you for all your considerations,

(I do appreciate all of you greatly). . .

C. Be'er la Hai-roi Myers 

Peace 

It's Only Words. . .

  The most fascinating thing to me is how we, as Black people, use words.  Here is the key to your liberation, right under your nose--yet you don't take your freedom, for yourself.  You don't take it, because you don't take the time to think about what it means.  You don't use your imagination and visualization skills to your benefit, by picturing yourself as that liberated person; that successful person; that nationalistically developed person.  As Unikue Universal so eloquently put it, "I won't do it, if I can't see it--but what matters the most, I only claim it if I be it." 

  Which woman is the most sexy, huh: A naked woman or half-naked woman?   

Western surveys have conducted experiments like this, several times over, and have concluded that the scantily clothed woman wins hands down!

  But why?

  Because when you begin to think about what's behind her covered parts, your mind gets carried away or becomes actively engaged: You could just imagine how she might look underneath those...   Your imagination and desires takes over and begin to paint a picture.  You want to see it, feel it, touch it.  You get pumped up, and worked up; but more importantly your energies and facilities become marshaled or ordered.  Adrenaline starts racing throughout your body and then your heart gets into the process: You want her!   You're all in it now, with guns all a blazing!  Engine revving!  Pistons pumping hard...  All this, and you haven't even seen the real thing yet!

  These desires are based upon a powerful image created by your imagination, within your sphere of awareness--that's inside your own head!  Nothing can stop you now! As Paul Simon once said, If you took all the girls I knew when I was single and brought them all together for one night;

I know they'd never match my sweet imagination: Everything looks worse in black and white.”

She might take off all her clothes, but the real her may let you down--because the real thing just doesn't look as good as the image you worked up (far less exciting)...  

  Oh well, and by the way--after you stand down, you can thank me later for the excursion...

  The point is, it was the "words" that were used, which brought those images with inside your head--but it was YOUR PERSONS who went along with the idea!  It was YOU who indulged the mental adventure!  It was you who were willing. . .

  You had to--in order for the meaning (which the words suggests) to take effect.

  The thought could not have taken root, without your permission.  You had to buy into the suggestion or implication--in order for my person to gain license to use your imagination and body.  You then considered the possibilities, before the suggestion or command, reached your soul to require it manifest the act or acts. . .  

How it works

  The choice of words represent a possibility, or possibilities.  Words have implications--and in this way, their meanings make suggestions to the one who reads or hears. However, there are times when those types of suggestions are made without your knowing. 

  That may happen, due to seeing images in conjunction with each other--like movies and commercials, illustration and art.  The arrangement of images to deliver a symbolic message is called an Image or art composition.  In Latin, it’s called, Sigil—believed to have magical power.  This part of art, is part of the science of symbolism, which is "a fine mist that the naked eye can hardly detect.”

  What this means is, The use of images is even more sublime, and more subtle than that of just words--making these images (or sigil) more dangerous than just the words themselves.  As they say, "A picture is worth a thousand words."  And "Every picture tells a story--don't it?"

  Now icons are images, which uses different people as characters which personifies certain ways of life.  For example, Charlie Chaplin was a comedic icon of my grandfather's day: He was replaced by Red Skelton in my physical father's day; making way for Jerry Lewis in my childhood--which paved the way for the more recent icons like Steve Urkel (Jaleel White) and Jim Carrey.  John Wayne was once the symbol of tough in this country for Whites, Jim Brown was the symbol of toughness for older Blacks; he was replaced by John Shaft in my day and Black Dynamite [Michael Jai White] and XXX  or Xander Cage in the generation X era. 

   These are paths which were used to arrange the world, according to some structure or matrix; creating roles by using many of the stars mentioned, to become various iconic stars.  And just like the icons which exists on your computer--"selecting them, opens up various pre-designed PROGRAMS,"  to help you manipulate an environment with.  Icons like Nicki Minaj and Lady Ga-Ga are the IDOLS of the modern age—just as there are many false idols to persuade one's mind.  Just keep in mind that Hollywood makes the stars you see, and worship--not the fans who adore them...  Some of these messages these images hold [words, images, symbols}, often find a way to slip past your scrutiny and/or attention, impregnating your soul with many suggestions and superstitions—unbeknownst to you: The cowardice of Kid Dynamite; The destitute conditions and the emphasis on the false hope and belief things will get better in Good Times, etc.  These types of messages are called, subliminal suggestions.  Commercials, movies, and TV shows use them all the time, to manipulate the mind.

Some times your favorite icons (like JayZ and Beyonce) get invited up to the White House, because they are "house n#g@hs" on political symbolic agenda or a buying or advocate point for the youth to believe.  These characters (like Shaquille O’Neal or Kobe Bryant) behave the way others want you to behave.  They suggest values that others want you to emote or emulate; but always keep in mind that they are only as big as America wants them to be; somebody writes their check.  So this aspect, one should be careful of, for like George Clinton says, "Mind your wants, because there is someone out there who wants your mind!"  There’s someone else (other than your folks) who’s designing these agendas. 

I am gross and perverted/I’m obsessed 'n deranged

I have existed for years, but very little has changed;

I am the tool of the Government and industry too

For I am destined to rule and regulate you.

I may be vile and pernicious/but you can't look away

I make you think I'm delicious with the stuff that I say

I am the best you can get have you guessed me yet?

I am the slime oozin' out from your TV set. . .

You will obey me while I lead you and eat the 

Garbage that I feed you

Until the day that we don't need you—

don't go for help...no one will heed you

Your mind is totally controlled—

It has been stuffed into my mold

And you will do as you are told—

Until the rights to you are sold.

                            Frank Zappa—“I’m The Slime”

[End of Part One}

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Communication Breakdown

Thank you for all your considerations,

(I do appreciate all of you greatly)

C. Be'er la Hai-roi Myers 

Peace