Unimportant Matters

A good FB friend of mine Tanya Ware posted the following message on her Facebook page:

Tanya Ware

August 2 at 10:58am 

I really don't know why folks are trippin on the killer of Cecil the Lion. Allow me to clue you in an obvious thing. HE'S A LION! Trust and believe me, all that weeping and getting mad at this white guy (wishing him death GTFOH) means nothing. At the end of the day, if you were in a room with the lion alone, YOU WOULD BE NOTHING BUT DINNER TO HIM. He would not have pity or spare your life. So cut the crap, MAN UP, and most importantly SHUT UP. Show this same passion & empathy for HUMAN victims.

My View: A lion will do what he knows. I'm hungry, oh there is some white meat right there, let me go and get my dinner on. THE END! There is no trickery or psychological warfare. I'm HUNGRY, LET ME EAT. If you dare to come into my space, you better be prepared to either BE MY FOOD OR KILL ME. I promise everyone it is not rocket science at all, only humans think so. Everybody has causes they're passionate about, but let's cut the crap: Cecil The Lion gets more attention than important matters, and that's crazy to me. There are important matters than Cecil The Lion. With that being said, I agree with my friend T. Ware's assessment.

How To Avoid Drama: Andrew Patterson

                             Reposted this from my FB friend's wall. Simple advice for a peaceful life                  

Andrew Patterson
  August 2 at 10:32pm ·
     
A dozen ways to avoid drama:
1) Staying away from bad people / bad influences
2) Steering clear of troublemakers
3) Not associating with liars / excuse-makers / perpetrators
4) Not getting involved in other people's messes
5) Cherishing and preserving your rock solid relationships
6) Being 100% HONEST (with ourselves as well)
7) Keeping friendships and relationships transparent
8) Avoiding fake individuals
9) Avoiding those whom take advantage of others and you
10) Keeping secrets / confidentiality
11) Avoiding gossip / gossipers
12) Respect and dignity toward others

RIP Officer Sean Bolton

Memphis' crime issues have been well-publicized. The city has been featured on A&E's First 48. A couple days ago, Officer Sean Bolton was responding to a drug deal at a Memphis apt. complex. Unfortunately, that would be his last call as the cop was shot down by this dealer. Currently, there's a warrant out for the criminal's arrest. Memphis Police, and U.S. Marshalls are in pursuit of Tremaine Wilborn. I'll tell you this: If the U.S. Marshalls are after you, you had to have committed a heinous crime. I expect Wilborn to be caught within a few months. Bolton's murder marks the 4th Memphis police officer to be slain in the last 4 years. It's no surprise that law enforcement is a risky field. Policemen face society's worst daily with no guarantee they'll make it home to their families. Cops risk their lives every day to make sure we stay safe, so when a good cop is killed in the line of duty, I mourn (in my own way) for the officer's family because they have to go on without a husband, father, uncle, etc. I lift up all law enforcement officials in prayer because these streets are dangerous. Cops have to do whatever it takes to make it back to their families. Most policemen don't want to take someone's life, but when they're going against a criminal with nothing to lose, it comes with the territory. Police(wo)men deal with the worst of the worst, and sometimes they're tired of seeing what they see daily, but when they take that oath, they have to honor that.

My Thoughts On The Political Climate

Something's VERY WRONG here people!!

I've always stood by Obama BUT I can't help notice this red flag when it's the size of a BILLBOARD!! Our top allies adamantly disagree with his agreement, while our top adversaries (opponents) overwhelmingly APPLAUD his agreement with Iran. WTH?!

Either Obama is setting up the next president to deal with MASSIVE BACKLASH, or he really does support Muslim extremists. I'm all for equality and respect, even among opponents, but I certainly wouldn't help to facilitate my opponent in winning against me sometime in the near future! Huh?! Something is VERY WRONG HERE PEOPLE!!

Female Apocalypse

FEMALE APOCALYPSE

(I'm just posting this so its easy for me to find in 5 - 10 yrs when I'm proven right. Like what I said 5 yrs ago about the Subway guy)

Too many women want all the rights of men, yet all the benefits of women. It's greed and greed ALWAYS backfires. I'll say again, "Soon women will TRULY have equal rights with men in the eyes of the law and the public. Very soon, they'll BEG futilely for regression."

And in related news, as transgenders become more popular equal rights will become more real. The female movement as a whole seems to be too short-sighted to see that Transgenders are their Terminators T-1000.

Enjoy these last 5 - 10 years ladies. Caitlyn Jenner (Congrats BTW!) just EXPEDITED the apocalypse of your gender leverage. What you're NOT seeing is once the line is completely blurred, there can only be one law.

Sorry, Not Sorry

Don't bother apologizing if you're going to do the same things you apologized for.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 31, 2015

Look...these fake apologies irk my nerves. One minute you're sorry, the next minute you do the same thing that you apologized for. Cut the crap with these fake apologies because you're full of hot air. If you apologize for a transgression, make sure it's sincere; otherwise, keep your half-hearted apologies to yourself because most people know when apologies are sincere or fake. I would rather someone not apologize for a wrong then to apologize and not mean it because to me, they're sorry for being caught. I'm aware that you can't judge a person's sincerity because only the Lord knows a person's heart. On the outside, they may play hard like they aren't sorry for the mistake, but deep down some people may regret what they've done, it's that their pride won't let them be vulnerable. When you apologize for doing something wrong, it should be followed by repentance. If you repeat the mistake, it becomes a choice. 

Friendship For $1000 Alex

For the right price, you can purchase your own friend(s). This purchase comes with one condition: You cannot have your own mind. You have to co-sign your friend(s) even if they're dead wrong, and if you call them out, they will use shaming tactics against you and you run the risk of that person asking for a refund on their friendship. Sounds like a sweet deal, right? Yes, if you're desperate for acceptance. There are some people who will go to great lengths to have friends, even at the expense of individuality. I don't know about anyone else, but I'm not going out like that. If I have to change myself for people's approval, they can have that friendship stuff because it's not for me. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate genuine friendship. Genuine friendship is the kind that comes with no conditions. Both people are honest with each other; meaning they will be real with one another even if they don't want to hear the truth. This reminds me of middle & high school, where peer acceptance is everything to youth. Youth will sell their souls to be accepted among their peers, even if they have to do stupid things. Who's to say that even if you meet someone's conditions for friendship, that they'll approve you? You can sell your integrity for acceptance, and still not be accepted. The message behind this blog post is that some folks will never accept you, so you might as well stay true to yourself. At least you'll feel better about yourself, and the people who are meant to be in your life, will be there for the long haul.