Comments on: What’s The Point? http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/2008/06/25/whats-the-point/ It's about our community and our spirituality! Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:44:52 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: brotherpeacemaker http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/2008/06/25/whats-the-point/#comment-4209 brotherpeacemaker Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:24:57 +0000 http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/?p=1302#comment-4209 Adam, I normally don't delete comments without a good reason. However, my blog is not set for any automatic approvals. I read each comment before it goes up. I get a lot of comments from people who wouldn't hesitate to threaten me or my family. So I try to be a little more careful. Judging from your comments that follow this one, I'm glad I did. It was nice talking to you. But you are no longer welcomed here. Peace Adam,

I normally don’t delete comments without a good reason. However, my blog is not set for any automatic approvals. I read each comment before it goes up. I get a lot of comments from people who wouldn’t hesitate to threaten me or my family. So I try to be a little more careful. Judging from your comments that follow this one, I’m glad I did. It was nice talking to you. But you are no longer welcomed here.

Peace

]]> By: Adam http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/2008/06/25/whats-the-point/#comment-4200 Adam Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:47:19 +0000 http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/?p=1302#comment-4200 Why did you delete my comments on your other blogs? Why did you delete my comments on your other blogs?

]]> By: brotherpeacemaker http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/2008/06/25/whats-the-point/#comment-4193 brotherpeacemaker Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:02:26 +0000 http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/?p=1302#comment-4193 Thanks for the publicity Adam, I honestly wished more people were listening. I think we all have a lot to say. All too often though, only the ones with a lot appear to be able to get their message out. But thanks for the positivity. I really do appreciate it. And no sarcasm this time! Peace Thanks for the publicity Adam,

I honestly wished more people were listening. I think we all have a lot to say. All too often though, only the ones with a lot appear to be able to get their message out. But thanks for the positivity. I really do appreciate it. And no sarcasm this time!

Peace

]]> By: Adam http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/2008/06/25/whats-the-point/#comment-4192 Adam Sun, 24 Aug 2008 02:56:34 +0000 http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/?p=1302#comment-4192 OK first of all this is the best blog EVER seriously! The fact that some unfortunate people dont know about it is very sad and second of all I reccomended this website to about 12 of my friends and I asked them what their favourite article was (just to see who actually did) and most said "All is fair in love and hair". OK so I dont have the deepest friends but they all noticed how you responded to each and every comment. OK first of all this is the best blog EVER seriously! The fact that some unfortunate people dont know about it is very sad and second of all I reccomended this website to about 12 of my friends and I asked them what their favourite article was (just to see who actually did) and most said “All is fair in love and hair”. OK so I dont have the deepest friends but they all noticed how you responded to each and every comment.

]]> By: brotherpeacemaker http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/2008/06/25/whats-the-point/#comment-3694 brotherpeacemaker Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:59:51 +0000 http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/?p=1302#comment-3694 Thanks for the feedback Exodus Mentality, Actually, it just feels that way a lot of times! Peace Thanks for the feedback Exodus Mentality,

Actually, it just feels that way a lot of times!

Peace

]]> By: Exodus Mentality http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/2008/06/25/whats-the-point/#comment-3693 Exodus Mentality Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:51:40 +0000 http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/?p=1302#comment-3693 You are not alone. It just seems like that sometimes. You are not alone. It just seems like that sometimes.

]]> By: asabagna http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/2008/06/25/whats-the-point/#comment-3665 asabagna Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:48:53 +0000 http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/?p=1302#comment-3665 "I can’t help but notice that it’s the same handful of people leaving comments." This may be true. However ALWAYS be aware that many many people may come and read and not comment, but are affected nevertheless. It took me a while to realize this but it is also true. Blessings! “I can’t help but notice that it’s the same handful of people leaving comments.”

This may be true. However ALWAYS be aware that many many people may come and read and not comment, but are affected nevertheless. It took me a while to realize this but it is also true.

Blessings!

]]> By: brotherpeacemaker http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/2008/06/25/whats-the-point/#comment-3664 brotherpeacemaker Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:52:41 +0000 http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/?p=1302#comment-3664 Thanks for the feedback theblacksentinel, I feel that we all are doing little more than preaching to each other's choir. I can't help but notice that it's the same handful of people leaving comments. But I promise to keep on keeping on. I just need to chill for a minute or two. Thanks for the positive feedback. Peace Thanks for the feedback theblacksentinel,

I feel that we all are doing little more than preaching to each other’s choir. I can’t help but notice that it’s the same handful of people leaving comments. But I promise to keep on keeping on. I just need to chill for a minute or two. Thanks for the positive feedback.

Peace

]]> By: theblacksentinel http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/2008/06/25/whats-the-point/#comment-3663 theblacksentinel Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:38:09 +0000 http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/?p=1302#comment-3663 I have read over your post a few times and I was trying to figure out what the point was so you could feel better. I actually don't know the point. Like you said about Batman, he just has to keep at it. I guess we do too. We have to keep at it, because if we don't then who will. Who will be a voice to disparity and subjugation even if those who are being subjugated don't know or care? I look at you and feel very impressed. You are at it day in and day out. You are better than the post office since you deliver on holidays as well. I can always come here and find something fresh to read. I slack and give it days sometimes weeks between posts. You have a drive that impresses even the most hardcore blogger. Even if all that happens is that you preach to the choir, that is still something. Since I think I belong to that choir, it gives me and the rest fresh things to think of. Things we may have overlooked ourselves. You can never know who you are reaching with your words. Keep it coming BrotherP. I have read over your post a few times and I was trying to figure out what the point was so you could feel better. I actually don’t know the point. Like you said about Batman, he just has to keep at it. I guess we do too. We have to keep at it, because if we don’t then who will. Who will be a voice to disparity and subjugation even if those who are being subjugated don’t know or care?

I look at you and feel very impressed. You are at it day in and day out. You are better than the post office since you deliver on holidays as well. I can always come here and find something fresh to read. I slack and give it days sometimes weeks between posts. You have a drive that impresses even the most hardcore blogger.

Even if all that happens is that you preach to the choir, that is still something. Since I think I belong to that choir, it gives me and the rest fresh things to think of. Things we may have overlooked ourselves. You can never know who you are reaching with your words.

Keep it coming BrotherP.

]]> By: brotherpeacemaker http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/2008/06/25/whats-the-point/#comment-3662 brotherpeacemaker Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:36:04 +0000 http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/?p=1302#comment-3662 Thanks for the feedback truth, I appreciate the positivity. It really helps to hear that other people feel the same way. I've been able to shrug this kind of feeling off in the past but for some reason that I cannot explain it just started to hit me rather hard lately. Lately I just started thinking that all of this is so pointless. I know it's just a passing feeling. But I wanted to share what I was going through. It's good to hear that I'm not alone. Again, thanks for the positivity! Peace Thanks for the feedback truth,

I appreciate the positivity. It really helps to hear that other people feel the same way. I’ve been able to shrug this kind of feeling off in the past but for some reason that I cannot explain it just started to hit me rather hard lately. Lately I just started thinking that all of this is so pointless. I know it’s just a passing feeling. But I wanted to share what I was going through. It’s good to hear that I’m not alone. Again, thanks for the positivity!

Peace

]]> By: truth http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/2008/06/25/whats-the-point/#comment-3661 truth Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:52:18 +0000 http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/?p=1302#comment-3661 Brotherpeacemaker, I feel just like you most of the time. I definitely wonder what is the point to blogging sometimes and if I'm really helping bring about any change or just making myself feel better? It's frustrating, looking at the state of our communities and seeing the apathy of some over folk. People who are content with their situation when they should be standing up and fighting. Anyway, most days of the week I feel just like you. With that said, I have to say you're a gifted writer. I'm not just saying that, I really believe you have gift. Guys like you and me have to hang in there. If we throw in the towel, who is going to advocate for change in our communities? The answer will be no one. Hang in there, brother. One day we're going to make it! Brotherpeacemaker,
I feel just like you most of the time. I definitely wonder what is the point to blogging sometimes and if I’m really helping bring about any change or just making myself feel better? It’s frustrating, looking at the state of our communities and seeing the apathy of some over folk. People who are content with their situation when they should be standing up and fighting.

Anyway, most days of the week I feel just like you. With that said, I have to say you’re a gifted writer. I’m not just saying that, I really believe you have gift. Guys like you and me have to hang in there. If we throw in the towel, who is going to advocate for change in our communities? The answer will be no one.

Hang in there, brother. One day we’re going to make it!

]]> By: brotherpeacemaker http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/2008/06/25/whats-the-point/#comment-3659 brotherpeacemaker Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:17:36 +0000 http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/?p=1302#comment-3659 Thanks for the feedback Damien, It's good to know that somebody thinks I run in some pretty heavy company! Asabagna, thefreeslave, the Field Negro, and theblacksentinel! All heavy hitters for sure. Thanks for the serious positivity! And I talk a lot about taking a little time off. But as soon as I do I know I'll hear something that'll bring me right back. It is truly impossible to ignore what is happening everyday in the black community. Peace Thanks for the feedback Damien,

It’s good to know that somebody thinks I run in some pretty heavy company! Asabagna, thefreeslave, the Field Negro, and theblacksentinel! All heavy hitters for sure. Thanks for the serious positivity!

And I talk a lot about taking a little time off. But as soon as I do I know I’ll hear something that’ll bring me right back. It is truly impossible to ignore what is happening everyday in the black community.

Peace

]]> By: Damien http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/2008/06/25/whats-the-point/#comment-3658 Damien Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:40:34 +0000 http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/?p=1302#comment-3658 Can't forget The Black Sentinel! All you guys are the bomb! Believe it or not, you guys do stimulate us. You may not see it right off but it's happening. We just have to keep at it. I've struggled with life from being paralyzed to dealing with an addiction... when I got out and made up my mind that I was gonna be better... I didn't know where to go to find some resources to accomplish this. You know stuff like my peoples history... things that will make me feel better about who I am (in one aspect). Someone sent me links to black blogs and I've been at it ever since. I've reached out to some of you guys and asked for advice and sometimes I didn't have to ask cuz ya'll were expressing these things in your posts. It has shown me that my opinion and actions count. I can't be quiet I have to do my part if it's just doing the right thing today. If it's checking out some information that one of you guys wants me to know, if it's participating in things that can help my community... It's here we're networking... this whole thing is new... give it time. I'm sure you guys get alot of kickback but that what happens when progress is being made. Love. Sorry about the grammar. I'm try to get it all out. Can’t forget The Black Sentinel! All you guys are the bomb! Believe it or not, you guys do stimulate us. You may not see it right off but it’s happening. We just have to keep at it. I’ve struggled with life from being paralyzed to dealing with an addiction… when I got out and made up my mind that I was gonna be better… I didn’t know where to go to find some resources to accomplish this. You know stuff like my peoples history… things that will make me feel better about who I am (in one aspect). Someone sent me links to black blogs and I’ve been at it ever since. I’ve reached out to some of you guys and asked for advice and sometimes I didn’t have to ask cuz ya’ll were expressing these things in your posts. It has shown me that my opinion and actions count. I can’t be quiet I have to do my part if it’s just doing the right thing today. If it’s checking out some information that one of you guys wants me to know, if it’s participating in things that can help my community… It’s here we’re networking… this whole thing is new… give it time.
I’m sure you guys get alot of kickback but that what happens when progress is being made.

Love.
Sorry about the grammar. I’m try to get it all out.

]]> By: Damien http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/2008/06/25/whats-the-point/#comment-3657 Damien Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:28:50 +0000 http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/?p=1302#comment-3657 Take your break and come back!! We'll understand and we'll miss you. You are needed, Brotherpeacemaker, Asa, thefreeslave, The Field Negro and a bunch of others!!! Take your break and come back!! We’ll understand and we’ll miss you.

You are needed, Brotherpeacemaker, Asa, thefreeslave, The Field Negro and a bunch of others!!!

]]> By: brotherpeacemaker http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/2008/06/25/whats-the-point/#comment-3656 brotherpeacemaker Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:45:57 +0000 http://brotherpeacemaker.wordpress.com/?p=1302#comment-3656 Thanks for the feedback asabagna, Color me Spiderman!! No wait! Wrong comic book universe! I actually feel better knowing that other people, people that inspire me, go through the same thing. It is frustrating because there are just way too many people pushing back and resisting the plea for black community sanity. And instead of people practicing a little common sense, too many are rooted in their malaise. Instead of fighting back against those who subjugate, they attack anyone who reminds them that they are being subjugated. I look back on history and I know there were so many of our ancestors who went through similar situations. Doctor King and Malcolm X suffered from so many black people pushing back and telling them they are wrong. They got pushed back by each other. It is nothing new. And those are just the ancestors we are aware of. How many worked hard whose names are lost to history? I guess that's what scares me the most. I don't want to be doing all of this in vain. It would be nice to see some kind of progress being made. But the inertia of the black community is like an immovable object. It is overwhelming. I didn't realize how strong it was. And we are far from being the irresistible force. I just need a break. After doing this nearly everyday for fifteen months I just need to take some time off. Everybody needs a vacation every now and then. I guess it's time. Peace Thanks for the feedback asabagna,

Color me Spiderman!! No wait! Wrong comic book universe!

I actually feel better knowing that other people, people that inspire me, go through the same thing. It is frustrating because there are just way too many people pushing back and resisting the plea for black community sanity. And instead of people practicing a little common sense, too many are rooted in their malaise. Instead of fighting back against those who subjugate, they attack anyone who reminds them that they are being subjugated.

I look back on history and I know there were so many of our ancestors who went through similar situations. Doctor King and Malcolm X suffered from so many black people pushing back and telling them they are wrong. They got pushed back by each other. It is nothing new.

And those are just the ancestors we are aware of. How many worked hard whose names are lost to history? I guess that’s what scares me the most. I don’t want to be doing all of this in vain. It would be nice to see some kind of progress being made. But the inertia of the black community is like an immovable object. It is overwhelming. I didn’t realize how strong it was. And we are far from being the irresistible force.

I just need a break. After doing this nearly everyday for fifteen months I just need to take some time off. Everybody needs a vacation every now and then. I guess it’s time.

Peace

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