Divide & Thrive

Divide & Thrive.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 25, 2016

One of my FB friends Robert Townsend uses this term as he posts hard-hitting social commentaries on the state of the Black community. He uses the terms Nigga class, Thug N****s to describe the degenerate portion of the black community that engages in criminal behavior. I've followed his page and I respect him for his stance of personal responsibility among blacks, advocating that the decent blacks separate themselves from the crime-prone ones. I really believe that in order for the black community to thrive, there needs to be a separation between the criminal-minded blacks and the decent, moral blacks. All one needs to do is look at black neighborhoods. There are two kinds of blacks in black neighborhoods: Straight Edge and Degenerate. The straight edge blacks are law-abiding, productive and responsible. These blacks are just trying to raise their children right even though they live in a war zone. The Degenerate blacks are the gang members, murderers, and jackers. These blacks don't want peace, they seek to steal, kill & destroy.

Due to financial constraints, the straight edge blacks are forced to share the same neighborhood with the criminal-minded ones, and unless the decent blacks get their money up to leave the hood, they may become crime victims by the hood element. I used to believe that law-abiding blacks could live among the criminal element without becoming victims, but now I don't. Even if an inner-city kid has the right influences, (s)he may be negatively influenced in some way. It's on that child to apply what was taught and continue making good choices. Ultimately, since there's no hope for the crime-prone blacks to change (with the exception of God), there must be division in the black community. The decent blacks can build with each other, create their own neighborhoods like back in the day. Leave the degenerate blacks to destroy themselves. Let them have their war-torn neighborhoods. This is called Divide & Thrive. If the decent blacks can divide themselves from the hood element, they can thrive in a peaceful environment.

Operation Safe Neighborhood: Tallahassee, FL

According to local news reports, Tallahassee is Florida's most dangerous city; ranking higher than Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, W. Palm Beach, Tampa/St. Petersburg, Orlando & Jacksonville. To me, that's odd that Tallahassee would be ranked higher in violent crime since it's smaller than the aforementioned cities. My question is that if Tallahassee is so deadly, why isn't it on First 48? The places I've mentioned above had some crimes make national news, and Tallahassee doesn't strike me as a hardcore crime city. Unfortunately, because of Tallahassee's billing as Florida's deadliest city, Operation Safe Neighborhood came into play. Operation Safe Neighborhood is a partnership between local churches, Tallahassee Police Dept. and the Mayor's office to combat the rising violence in the city. I've been a part of this since it started. Each month, TPD, local churches and the mayor walk the streets of violence-prone neighborhoods in Tallahassee to let residents know we care. Churches pray for residents' well-being in these hoods and invite them to church (if they don't have a home church already). So many inner-city residents complain about the violence in their hoods, but what are they doing to help combat the issue? Last Thursday, my church and myself partnered with several TPD officers and other churches to walk through Frenchtown (one of Tallahassee's roughest hoods), and one block in Frenchtown had 7 murders in the past month. Another murder there made the news in which a 16-year old stabbed an old man in his neck, and the man bled to death. The teen was caught and charged with 1st-degree murder (he has yet to stand trial). Being involved in making a difference in my city is priceless. As long as this initiative exists, I'll continue showing support.

Classic FB Post

Richard Hudson

July 23, 2012 ·

Daily Thought: We all want to be right, whether it's in arguments, general discussion, etc. I wnat to be right, you want to be right and the next person wants to be right. In the long run, being right can lead to burnt bridges because nobody wants to fall back. Falling back would be too much like keeping peace. There's a time to speak up and there's a time to fall back. If I know I'm right, I don't have nothing to prove to you or anyone else. You want a gold medal for being right? Here You Go, now drop it.

Friday Gospel

When you're used to being broke, you have no concept of how to handle your money. That's why some people blow through money like water.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 21, 2016

When you're used to being broke, you have no concept of how to handle your money. That's why some people blow through money like water.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 21, 2016

People have got to learn how to stop being so trusting of everyone who shows them love. A snake scouts his prey before he strikes.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 20, 2016

Political Robbery

Social Media was on fire yesterday with memes & tweets about Melania Trump stealing Michelle Obama's speech. I've decided to post some tweets of my own regarding the situation:

I'm surprised Melania Trump didn't begin her speech with "Coming up on the Southside Of Chicago..."

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 19, 2016

I don't know if that's gangster or stupid. https://t.co/06lLy7AoSY

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 19, 2016

So Melania Trump jacked Michelle Obama's 2008 speech like a straight up G.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 19, 2016

Good Question, but I don't see Trump's campaign doing much to finesse their way out of this one. https://t.co/MeRu7GFgNm

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 19, 2016

If you honestly believe #MelaniaTrump didn't plagiarize #MichelleObama speech, please go back to grade school.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 19, 2016

Welcome to Politics 2016, where you can be stupid enough to believe no one caught on to Melania stealing Michelle's 2008 speech.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 19, 2016

A Biblical Response on Race

Dr. Tony Evans is the ONLY pastor who has spoken out against the racial turmoil in this country. I've always followed Dr. Evans' teachings, but when I listened to this sermon earlier this morning, it was just what's needed for these crazy times. My favorite part was when he talked about an older white gentleman who had a problem with more blacks coming to the church, and when the man said he didn't know if he could stay, Dr. Evans was like "Bye" nonchalantly. Agreed; racial division has NO BUSINESS in the church. Is there going to be a Whites/Blacks Only section in Heaven for believers? NO. Matter of fact, some believers won't make heaven with racial division in their heart unless they get rid of that with God's help. Listen to Dr. Evans message.

Saturday Gospel

Quitting your job to play Pokemon full-time? El Stupido

Stupid! https://t.co/TYkJ3uocqd

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 16, 2016

Some of you dudes will go to Black Lives Matter marches and come back and rob/shoot another dude. SMH

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 16, 2016

Men looking for Pokemon, but can't look for a job to help their woman with household expenses.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 16, 2016

Some women know the hottest clubs in their city, but they don't know who the father is to their child(ren).

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 16, 2016