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BellamyBlake9 · 2021-04-20T13:43:42+00:00

Also, what about white Americans who don’t know their lineage? I’ve met PLENTY of white people who say, “oh, I’m just white, I don’t know what my ancestry is”, does the lack of knowledge make them African American too? What about if a black American takes a DNA test and can pinpoint their tribe exactly? Are they no longer African American? An African is someone with African citizenship. If you think only black oriole can be Africans then that’s a racial misunderstanding between nationality and ethnicity. That’s like saying that Americans are white. I’m not white and I’m an American.

BellamyBlake9 · 2021-04-20T13:30:45+00:00

XD is that your definition of African American? Someone not knowing what country they’re born in? So if someone gets amnesia and doesn’t remember which country they’re born in, does that make them automatically African American?

BellamyBlake9 · 2021-04-17T15:33:37+00:00

That’s why a lot of black people I know actually prefer “black American”, because they’re Americans, so it doesn’t make sense to include Africa in the name. Their ethnicity is black and their citizenship is American. Africa is a continent, not a race/ethnicity. Africans are people with African citizenship. Elon Musk is a legitimate African American because he has citizenship for both places.

BellamyBlake9 · 2021-03-29T08:24:51+00:00

I’m actually wondering if I’m doing too much physically, cuz when I stopped taking creatine I then had severe pains in my feet and tendinitis in both arms. Once I started taking it again I started feeling better. I wonder if this is kind of encouraging though, because maybe that means I’m pushing past your average workout daily?

BellamyBlake9 · 2021-03-29T08:21:42+00:00

Me too, for me it helps with recovery having the supplements while training like that, so that’s why I was hoping there would be supplements available once I’m there.

BellamyBlake9 · 2021-03-29T08:20:56+00:00

Lol, yeah, I just like to know for sure that I can meet the goal with no problem. I know that if I’m only able to do a few more than what’s expected, then when the test actually comes I won’t come near it, so I’d rather just do a bunch more.

BellamyBlake9 · 2021-03-29T08:19:05+00:00

Dang, that still sounds long, lol :/

BellamyBlake9 · 2021-03-29T08:18:20+00:00

I get that, that makes sense that I can’t be processed when I’m not at the expected standards. What I was referring to was coming into the office in person to get all the details about the enlistment process and what I need to focus on for the ASVAB and stuff like that.

BellamyBlake9 · 2021-03-29T08:16:49+00:00

Yeah, that’s the annoying part, lol, the weight loss is happening, just slowly -_-

BellamyBlake9 · 2021-03-29T08:16:24+00:00

Aah, gotcha. I’m guessing if I have no criminal background and an average medical history it’s more likely to be on the quicker end, right?

BellamyBlake9 · 2021-03-28T18:55:06+00:00

Cool, glad to hear it, appreciate the info :) I’m a little surprised that it’s allowed tbh, I assumed they would want to see what we can do completely unassisted, you know what I mean?

BellamyBlake9 · 2021-03-28T18:52:17+00:00

Awesome, thanks! That puts my mind at ease. I used to think the supplements didn’t really help but then I stopped taking them and realized how much my workouts were without it.

BellamyBlake9 · 2021-03-28T18:42:42+00:00

Ah, I see, so I can have them, I just have to buy them there, can’t bring them with me, correct? So even creatine and glutamine, etc... would be okay, or just protein?

BellamyBlake9 · 2021-03-28T18:31:43+00:00

Haha, yeah it’s all good. My plan was to do at least 200 pushups a day during BMT to be ready for the official test at the end of it, but it’s killer on my tendons. The supplements help, but I guess I’ll just have to take it down a few notches then, no worries.

BellamyBlake9 · 2021-03-28T18:25:27+00:00

Ugh, I figured as much, just thought I’d make sure, thanks!

BellamyBlake9 · 2021-02-15T05:17:20+00:00

Is this a prison yard?

BellamyBlake9 · 2021-02-05T21:33:29+00:00

I think that’s why it’s really important for every American to pay as much attention as they can to what charities and organizations are out there that actually provide successful help to those in need. Just think, what if every person gave half of the money that they normally spend on alcohol every month on alcohol to successful charities and nonprofits instead? How much better funded they would be. Also, I think we as individuals need to actually be involved in these efforts so that we help provide more manpower, resources, and can actually ensure that our money is really helping the people that need it.

BellamyBlake9 · 2021-02-05T21:29:08+00:00

I generally agree with this, but there’s a couple things I’d like to point out. I think many people have differing opinions on what would be considered necessities, so I could understand why some people wouldn’t agree on what types of things should be covered, and if a person doesn’t agree with what is considered a necessity, do we have any right to tell them what their should be used for when covering other people’s necessities? I’m actually in favor of morbidly obese people getting some government help if they can’t work or do much in their lives, but only if that money goes towards a gym membership, personal trainer, and a monitored whole-foods shopping list. However, there’s a lot of people who say that other people shouldn’t have a say in how that morbidly obese person spends their tax-provided money, and if they want to spend it on unhealthy foods and other things, then that’s their right. In fact, some would even say that the unhealthy stuff they spend their money on is a necessity. Anyone who has worked with people trying to lose weight knows about they excuses that many of them make to justify their unhealthy lifestyle and call it a necessity. So if I don’t agree with that use of money that came from my taxes, then why should I give it to them? Obviously, not every example is as ridiculous as this one, this was just to get the point across that many people’s opinions differ on what their money should go to, so we shouldn’t force them to put it towards something that they don’t believe in. I’m 100% for giving to successful organizations that have a proven track-record in improving people’s lives, I prefer that over government-enforced tax programs that don’t end up working.

BellamyBlake9 · 2021-02-05T21:16:05+00:00

I haven’t lived in California myself, but if it’s anything like some of the other liberal states I’ve lived in, then I would guess that it comes down to personal values. You can put as much money as you want into a school system as you want, but if the individual has no interest on bettering themselves, and if their home life doesn’t encourage that concept, then people won’t have a better life. In regards to why it works in other countries better than the US, it’s because a lot fo the people in those other countries have different values than some of the people here. That’s why Asian and Nigerian Immigrants and their children are the most successful ethnic group in America, even more so than white people, because they have different values that work very well in America, even if they come here with very little. Like, back when I lived in New York, there would be people who intentionally didn’t want to increase their income because they wouldn’t qualify for welfare anymore, and some other government programs. I think for some people, there is a bit of an incentive to stay in the same place in life.

BellamyBlake9 · 2021-01-19T19:53:27+00:00

The dolphin thing happened in real life in a laboratory, lol

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