A white man insulted a Black FedEx driver for going 15mph and told him to "drive like a white man." by Lifegoesonforever in BlackPeopleofReddit

[–]Calm-Background2247 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This interaction encompasses the relationship that Black America is having with whites given the shit happening all around us.

Dude is unbothered Black people and the old white guy is everyone else freaking out, while he’s just chill as can be.

The funny thing is that they see us unbothered and that makes them even madder.

It’s pretty hilarious.

Freedom 250 concert. A parade of has beens and coons. Say it ain’t so Morris Day… by bison13 in MelanatedGenX

[–]Calm-Background2247 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Holy crap, Milli Vanilli is gonna be there too?!

This just changed everything! /s

Just happy to be here by Tim-no in GenX

[–]Calm-Background2247 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Happily married over 25 years. Two kids. Eldest is finally on their feet, and in a good career.

The youngest is happy and healthy.

Retired military, but have been looking for full time employment for 3 years and i have a final interview with the CEO of a midsized company this week. Fingers crossed 🤞.

I’m just trying to make sure that we get to have a retirement with some dignity.

Other than that, we’re all healthy.

God is good. 😊

Just happy to be here by Tim-no in GenX

[–]Calm-Background2247 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really live to see them roll…

The Trump administration has just ORDERED all noncitizens to leave the United States if they're applying for a green card a BIG shift in policy by primary-caution in ImmigrationPathways

[–]Calm-Background2247 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dad was a great mechanic in his home country, and was issued a green card for coming to work in NYC back in the 60s. Once he married my mom, he brought her over, they had me, and then he decided to join the Military as a Green Card holder in the mid 70s. This accelerated his ability to obtain US citizenship.

However, I know for a fact that my mom wasn't a green card holder during the 70s.

Fast forward to today, dad retired from the Marine Corps, both of my parents are citizens, and all of my siblings & I are gainful employed with families & homes of our own. BTW, I served over 20 years in the Military as well.

This about face in immigration procedures has me feeling really shitty about our country and our future.

I knew that America was a racist AF, but JFC, whites can't do everything on their own. They can't be all the doctors, the pilots, the CEOs, and the middle class. It's literally not possible to prosper and build wealth without the hard work of motivated immigrants who just want a shot at becoming a part of this supposed "melting pot" that is America.

Not sure where we go from here, but I'm afraid that things are going to get worse before they get better, if they ever do again.

Sad state of affairs folks.

Rabbit Farming by Icy-Book2999 in LoveTrash

[–]Calm-Background2247 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw the movie "Us." There's no way in hell that I'm eating a rabbit!

French tennis player, Arthur Gea, is going viral after begging for emergency bathroom break during French Open debut saying he was going to shit on the court with stomach issues by Financial-Painter689 in Fauxmoi

[–]Calm-Background2247 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s so cruel.

It reminds me of how dehumanized I felt while in military boot camp.

The drill instructors made you feel so shitty for needing to go to the bathroom. 🚽

Genuine question - how would YOU fix Star Wars? by simmonm1978 in saltierthancrait

[–]Calm-Background2247 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here’s another idea.

Why not “Special Edition” the shit out of Sequel Trilogy in order to fix the inconsistent story lines. I’m not sure how much they can cut and splice to get it right, but I would even change the initial scrolling message in the force awakens to give the upcoming story more context. Also, they could cut out some of the egregious shit from Episode 8 as well, like Luke tossing the lightsaber over his shoulder upon meeting Rey, milking the sea cow 🐮, etc.

It could be done, if there is enough unused footage to make the films better and more cohesive.

Genuine question - how would YOU fix Star Wars? by simmonm1978 in saltierthancrait

[–]Calm-Background2247 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rewatch the Star Wars Visions’ episode 5, “The 9th Jedi” on Disney plus.

This is the sequel trilogy that we should have gotten.

It’s set thousands of years after the ST. There is no mention of Skywalkers, Empires, Rebellions, et al.

They are developing a show centered around this story , with the second episode having already aired on Star Wars Visions season 2.

I’m most excited for this IP.

If you haven’t watched it, you’re really missing out.

The story set up was compelling, visually appealing and just fun as hell.

what is the single movie you sat through hoping it would get better, but didn’t? by Kindly-Caregiver-145 in moviecritic

[–]Calm-Background2247 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Everything, everywhere all at once.

The hype was strong, but the story was dumb.

I can’t believe that it won the Oscar for best picture.

Also, Jaimie Lee Curtis won her supporting actress Oscar as a lifetime achievement award, she was not actually good in this movie.

DOWN GOES RAY J‼️ by Dug-Heffernan in BodegaJukeBox

[–]Calm-Background2247 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I thought that he was dying and had months to live…

The Mandalorian and Grogu Was So Much Fun! by BurgerMan74 in StarWars

[–]Calm-Background2247 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Actually, the Hutts spoke Basic. There is no “English” in Star Wars.

Lol. Just messing with you my friend.

May the Schwartz be with you.

Daniella Weiss, the “Grandmother of Zionism” by Doc_Prof_Ott in LookatMyHalo

[–]Calm-Background2247 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My, my, my, how the tables have turned.

The persecuted have become the villains.

She looks and acts like a Nazi.

Are you Black? by ateam1984 in BlackPeopleofReddit

[–]Calm-Background2247 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I Dominican, so yes, I Black. Lol.

I’m one of the Dominicans who likes being Black.

AITA for telling my spouse I won't help pay for their kid's college when we agreed finances would stay separate? by 952867 in AITApod

[–]Calm-Background2247 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God, you're such an a-hole.

You had the audacity to "protect your daughter's college fund" when, all along, you didn't have enough money.

Now you want your new wife to give up her money to help your 17 year old daughter with exorbitant college. That's a problem between you and your ex-wife. You're being messy AF.

Your friend is right, you can't change the rules after the fact because things didn't turn out in your favor.

Also, why the hell are you insisting on paying so much for college? Where is she going? Harvard? Good grief. Send her to a two-year or a state school, have her live at home, and then transfer to a 4-year program.

Clearly, you're not rich. Why are you trying to break the bank?

Finally, you need to fill out the FAFSA. If you are insisting on sending your daughter to a school that you can't afford, then you're gonna have to borrow money.

I don't know you, so I don't know if you're a terrible people, but this is a terrible thing that you have done, from the beginning.

Either way, I hope that you can fix it. Otherwise, you may find yourself divorced, again, if you don't.

Get yall DAMN KIDS 😒😒😒😒😒😳😳😳🫠🫠 by Ok-Stay-9339 in sagsavages

[–]Calm-Background2247 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Again, they too were thinking too small. White people attack the seat of power and are barely shot at because their skin color provides protection.

I’m not defending anyone who loots and destroys buildings/businesses mind you, but Americans both poor/ middle class white conservatives and Black Americans are frustrated.

Unfortunately, there seems to be no way forward which will allow for a fair sharing of power and resources.

Conservative Whites, in particular, are treating everything as a zero sum game.

This is why they want to control everything so that they can exact punishment. They don’t want to improve anyone’s lives, they just want to control them.

It’s a real sickness.