Alright the tofu, mix veggies and spaghetti is ready to be eaten, i shall take a break and get back to this important subject and you can eat what ever it is that you plan on eating. The saga continues, I was hesitant about writing about such a complex issue but as i was addressing points of it in the thread Bahamian student Seeks employment and The thread armed police in school i decided that i should just consolidate the spirit of this subject here, as this is also the subject of my dissertation will give me a chance to work through it at my leisure and at the same time share with you. How many intellectuals do that? will come to your back yard and chew the fat so to speak.( conversation). As i began writing and thinking, fellowshipping with the ancestors, sitting at the feet of the elders, living in the community and being a part of the community It dawned on me just how massive a task this is to kick out across the net, and to do it correct. Therefore as Dido plays in the back ground I am going create an open ended index at this junction of the materials that i am employing in this discussion. Feel free to add your Material as this is an open ended discussion but there are guide lines see post# 11

http://www.bahamasissues.com/showthread.php?t=2572


Re: The Essential Theory And Praxis Of National Culture for the sprit of this discussion.


http://www.bahamasissues.com/showthread.php?t=2572&page=4

This is indeed a monumental period in existence, yet many of us are oblivious to the machinations of the world. As a Flipmodian, African Centered Scholar, Bahamian by Birth and the next stage of human evolution due to genetics I must add a few more sources in order that you can check them for yourself and make up your own mind, be free or stay a slave the choice is yours. But before we get to the list lets look at the work of the living Scholar Oba T Shaka, in the book The Art Of Leadership Volume 2, page 484-485:

The Steps Of Kemetic Self-Cultivation: The Path To Self Mastery


Just as the farmer tends to his fields regularly, we must apply Kemet’s system of self-Mastery every night. Before going to bed each night, we should find a quiet place so that we can commune with ourselves in a three-fold way. Every part of this system is to be said to ourselves it is not to be written down.

First, we review all of our actions during the day, in order in which they occurred. As we review each activity of the day, we should make a mental note of important activites.

Next, we should note our weakness, or where we went wrong and what we omitted that we should have done. Then we should review the lessons learned from the day.

Finally, we should spell out our activities should seek to weed out weaknesses through basing our words and actions on Maat. (Maat or Harmony, truth and justice in our actions)


Thought I would throw that bit of info at you, after all this is theory and praxis now for the continuation of the list:

Succeed And Grow Rich Through Persuasion by Napoleon Hill

The Book Of Balance And Harmony Translated By Thomas Cleary

Prolegomena To Any Future Metaphysics by Immanuel Kant, revised by James W. Ellington

Conversation with Ogotemmeli An Introduction To Dogon Religious Ideas by Marcel Griaule

From Plan To Planet Life Studies: The Need For Afrikan Mind And Institutions by Don L. Lee

Wholeness And The Implicate Order by David Bohm

Introduction To African Civilizations by John G. Jackson

How Europe Underdeveloped Africa by Walter Rodney

1984 by George Orwell

The Mis-Education Of The Negro by Carter G. Woodson

Notes For An African World Revolution Africans At The Crossroads by John Henrik Clarke

Coming soon will be music and video info that are essential to the task of freeing your mind, blue pill or red pill you decide.

A1000: Dr Clarke and Dr Woodson we are riding the quanta waves again. At the start of the Program, I mention that we would be reviewing a submission of licks2 in regards to the Metaphysics using Immanuel Kant as a source. I must say that the entry really had me discombobulate, but now that I am having this conversation with you my mind is much clearer. I am in the process of reviewing Kant Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics, newly revised by James W Ellington.

Namaste every one, it’s be here or be nowhere on this perfect Mothers day.

Dr Clarke and Dr Woodson, when I initially thought of inviting you to the program I thought, that it would be a brief discussion and then we would have moved on to creating an African centered Curriculum. But as we analysis the subject, I am beginning to notice the Pathology of the colonized mind.

Dr Woodson: Yes the colonized mind is the root of the problem. When you control a man’s or woman’s thinking you do not have to worry about his or her actions. You do not have to tell him or her to stand here or go yonder. He or she will find his or her proper place and will stay in it. You do not need to send him to a back door. He will go without being told. In fact if there is no back door, he or she will cut one for his or her special benefit. His or her education makes it necessary.


A1000: Thank you Dr Woodson for that Axiom. Let’s look a bit at what licks placed on the table

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ! Ya finished yet?

Immauel Kant (1724-1804) took metaphysical quest far more serious than you and Chairman Mao (red book). Kant felt that some psychological defects in reasoning were not problems with the intellectual enterprise of men who claimed to know; but rather a basic disconnect in what human beings could possibly know! As in your case.

Kant begun his study of human (Critique of Pure Reason) by supporting the Empirist' theory that knowledge (yours and Mao's: i.e., red book) begins with experience. He went on to say that what we know, even though it does not arise from experience only, is the result of one's own thinking faculty! In other words, contact with the experiential world shapes content of knowledge, but our biases "color" what we know.


Dr Woodson: If you teach the Negro that he/she has accomplished as much good as any other race he/she will aspire to equality and justice without regard to race. Such an effort would upset the program of the oppressor in Africa and the Americas. Play up before the Negro then, his crimes and shortcomings. Let him learn to admire the Hebrew, the Greek, the Latin and the Teuton. Lead the Negro to detest the man/woman of African blood-to hate himself/herself. The oppressor then may conquer exploit, oppress and even annihilate the Negro by segregation without fear or trembling. With the truth hidden there will be little expression of thought to the contrary.

A1000: This is why it is so important to talk with the Ancestors. In grade school I had the most difficult time, because my teachers negated and denigrated my African nature, and I fought them tooth and nail, because I knew that it was not right. But for Our Free Your Mind Audience and others I want to define metaphysics;

Metaphysics;
1. The branch of philosophy that investigates ultimate principles of reality ESP.
Those principles not subject to empirical confirmation.

2. All speculative philosophy (see Funk &Wagnall’s Standard Dictionary copy right 1980 and 1983.)

Dr Woodson: In our schools, and especially in schools of religions, attention should be given to the study of the Negro as he developed during the antebellum period by showing to what extent that remote culture was determined by ideas which the Negro brought with him from Africa. To take for granted that the ante-bellum Negro was an ignoramus or that the native brought from Africa had not a valuable culture merely because some prejudice writers have said so does not show the attitude of scholarship and negro students who direct their courses accordingly will never be able to grapple with the social problems presented today by the Negro Church.


A1000: I keep hearing this concept of culture and one of its component history
.

Dr Clarke: What I’m trying to look at is how people maintain certain techniques that make them believe enough in themselves and become less dependent on other people in order to be whole again. And that the nature of oppression robs us of our wholeness, a lot of our confidence, and if we’re going to have a Cultural Revolution, this Cultural Revolution must first be based on regaining our confidence in our ability to handle everything in a nation.


A1000: Dr Clarke and Dr Woodson, we here in the Bahamas on a collective base have never thought about the effects of the second rise of Europe and its effects on us, especially from a cultural stand point. For the most part are intellectuals are nothing more than European Bots What Licks2 has not realize is that I brought Mao forth as an example of a peoples response to oppression and their path to self determination.

Dr Clarke: I don’t think we study enough how other people react to forms of oppression. I don’t think we study enough the rise of modern Japan. We don’t need to imitate Japan I personally think the Japanese capitalist will ultimately back themselves into a corner where they won’t be any thing brown-skinned or yellow-skinned Europeans if they don’t stop at a given point. But what gave them the ability to rise and to organize are things that they still have. They still have a basic religion of their own design and choice. They still have a fever of Japanese nationalism, a love of nation and self that cuts down on the friction between Japanese and Japanese. And they believe in themselves as thinkers.


A1000: This is great, I love the way you expanded on importance of the need to study others response to oppression, and how you dove tailed in Dr Woodson comments on the church. This is a great example for us as a people to follow instead of the Black crab syndrome of pulling each other down we build collectively, the way we built the pyramids.

Dr Clarke: Remember, always look back in order to look forward. How did African People rule states before this encroachment? They as African as you, and if they did this they have something that you do not have, and that is self-confidence-self confidence based on an understanding of both your culture and your religion. And your understanding should be that your religion and your politics are all one and the same and that all of theses things have to come together to advance you in total.

Dr Woodson: At this moment, then the Negro must begin to do the very thing which they have been taught that they cannot do. They still have some money, and they have needs to supply. They must begin immediately to pool their earnings and organize industries to participate in supplying social and economic demands. If the Negroes are to remain forever removed from the production atmosphere, and the present discrimination continues, there will be nothing left for them to do.


A1000: Thank you Dr Clarke, Dr Woodson, and you the Audience, lets take a lunch break and have some vegan food, I am buying and we can talk some more. With the creators will we will return.

I just had a feeling that you were going to post here in a few hours.
Oh god when will you stop? Why do you exist? Why do you have imaginary freinds?

You have me here shaking my head at this moment lamenting you. You have slipped through some deep cracks, and it looks like there is no longer any hope for you.

I do though admire those who actually notices this thread, and in addition to that, wastes their time to converse with him, with the great anticipation of only being labled a blockhead, a ditzy or a coconut at the end of it all.

I salute you! :bahamas:

We are back on Air broad castings from deep within the mountains of KilimanJero know to some as Mountain of the moon. I am your host A1000 my guest at this moment are the ancestors Dr John H Clark, and Dr Carter G Woodson know to many as the father of Negro history week, which eventually evolved into Black history Month.

We had a great time eating at one of the local Vegan restaurants, all natural; the Rasta’s all most had it right in regards to ITEL FOOD. Before we continue with or discussion on Kant and African centered World view we have a first time caller:

I just had a feeling that you were going to post here in a few hours.
Oh god when will you stop? Why do you exist? Why do you have imaginary freinds?

You have me here shaking my head at this moment lamenting you. You have slipped through some deep cracks, and it looks like there is no longer any hope for you.

I do though admire those who actually notices this thread, and in addition to that, wastes their time to converse with him, with the great anticipation of only being labled a blockhead, a ditzy or a coconut at the end of it all.

I salute you!



It’s great to hear from you Chancellor. Let’s make sure I understand you correctly:

When will I stop? When will I stop what? Do you mean when will I stop posting on this issue of The Essential Theory and Praxis of National Culture? If that is the question I will continue as long as the creator allows me and the conditions prevail that allow me to access this sight.

Why do I exist? I have always existed. I am an extension of the creator, therefore I will always be, however this physical manifestation is but a vessel to engage in restoring the world back to harmony. I have never been a Christian. before I could speak I knew that it was pure fairy tale now you can and will believe what ever it is you want to believe that’s on you, however the truth can set you free or it can keep you a slave you decide. Before I incarnated on this plane my soul stood before the creator and ask to be sent back here to fulfill this task of aiding in the task of restoring the world to balance. Thus all of my posts are infused with this single mission.

Recall that I am Seventh generation, so are you but this may not be the moment or the life time for you to understand that.

Imaginary friends? I don’t know what you are referring to now, if you are talking about Dr Clarke and Dr Woodson they are real beings, all you have to do is look at the book list that I have posted and you can check out their work for yourself.

In regards to being called a Blockhead or Ditzy or coconut if you read my statements in their wholeness you would understand why they have come about. I do not arbitrarily call people names. If you are acting the fool I will say so that is my nature, it is the way I was educated.

Thank you for the call Chancellor, Now back to the discussion.

Broadcasting from The Mountain Of The Moon, also know as Mount Kilimanjaro, Mental station Free your mind, transmitting 360,000,000,000 giga bytes of quanta energy, turning the earth in to a second sun.

Your host tonight is A1000 with guest Dr Carter G Woodson , and the voice of John H Clarke, lets go live to the studio.

A1000: Hotep African people, it is a great honor being blessed with the physical manifestation of Dr Carter G Woodson and the Voice of John H Clarke, who have crossed the Ancestral realm to be with us. Greeting Ancestors

I am reading Wholeness and the Implicate Order by David Bohm, an excellent book, I want to share this with you Dr Clarke< Dr Woodson and the audience:

Wholeness and the Implicate Order by David Bohm Page 7

“ On the other hand, if we regard our theories as ‘direct description of reality as it is’, then we will inevitably treat these differences and distinctions as divisions, implying separate existence of the various elementary terms appearing in the theory. We will thus be lead to the illusion that the world is actually constituted of separate fragments and, as has already been indicated, this will cause us to act in such a way that we do in fact produce the very fragmentation implied in our attitude to the theory.

It is important to give some emphasis to this point. For example some might say: ‘Fragmentation of cities, religions, political systems, conflicts in the form of wars, general violence, fratricide, ect., are the reality. Wholeness is only an ideal, toward which we should perhaps strive.’ But this is not what is being said here. Rather, what should be said is that wholeness is what is real, and fragmentation is the response of this whole man’s action guided by the illusionary perception, which is shaped by fragmentary thought. In other words, it is just because reality is whole that man, with his fragmentary approach, will inevitably be answered with a corresponding fragmentary response. So what is needed is for man to give attention to his habit of fragmentary thought, to be aware of it, and thus bring it to an end. Mans approach to reality may then be whole, and so the response will be whole.”

This is also what is being said with in the confines of the African centered Paradigm/world view, its funny when you have these Block Heads like CG sprouting his garbage that the African centered World view is invalid. The irony is that if he was a Buddhist he would recognize the great parallels in ideology and practice, but like most of European descent manage to get the story wrong most of the time. Thus lets look at the African Centered world view as this is the foundation of the National culture. By adopting this we will in fact assimilate those of Haitian descent among us, we will create national unity but this is key let’s look at it:

http://www.bahamasissues.com/showthread.php?t=2572&page=8

She said we are cognizant that all are not African Centered or as some call it Afrocentric. But we this nation are and it is from this community we speak no other. African centered/Afrocentrism began with the first African who were forcefully removed from her/his home land taking a handful of dirt and swallowing it. African Centered movement in its most fundamental form is an conscious effort on the part of those of African descent to restore what slavery, colonialism and neocolonialism has taken away. Thus this movement is not just rooted in history but it is rooted in the very fabric of culture thus it is mythical, historical and political in fact it touches every aspect of our lives. We hope you understand that we do not disregard myths or history we are very clear on the role that each plays but we are also aware of the great unity that these compartmentalization of experience addresses. We are unclear of what Afrocentrism/African centered means to you? We are also curious as to exactly what studies that you have undertaken to enable you to validate Afrocentrism/ African centeredness.

She lifted her hands to the air and spoke, and the great book of knowledge appeared. This was done in order that CG could partake in the sharing of knowledge as the magical melanin that leads not only to skin pigmentation but infuses the brain itself and allows one to tap higher consciousness was not well developed in him, thus many things had to be physically manifested for him. The Great Book of knowledge was open Utilitarianism - The Greater Good?:
http://www.bahamasissues.com/showthr...1398#post41398
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Originally Posted by a1000
Before i enter the subject at hand it is imperative to create context. This discussion occurs within the parameters of culture, a particular culture that is an African centered Paradigm which from the book Understanding an Afrocentric World View: Introduction To An Optimal Psychology second edition by Linda James Myers pages 12 through 13:


“………………The Afrocentric conceptual system assumes that reality is at once spiritual and material. According to Freye( 1978 Towards A Philosophy Of Black Studies. San Francisco: R&E Research Association pp.33-45), there is an all pervasive “energy”, which is the source, sustainer, and essence of all phenomena. In this regard, everything is spirit manifested. Spirit refers to that permeating essence we come to know in an extrasensory fashion (i.e. via energy/conscious/god). Within this spiritual/material ontology we lose the sense of individualized ego/mind, and experience the harmony of the collective identity of being one with the source of all good. Consubstantiation (sharing of substance of the whole with each of its parts) is assumed.

Nobles (1972 African Philosophy: Foundation For Black Psychology. In R. Jones (ed), Black Psychology. New York: Harper & Row.1986 ) and Zahan (1979 The Religion, Spirituality, And Thought Of Traditional Africa. Chicago: University press.) Discuss the African concept of extended self, which is particularly illustrative of the spiritual/material ontology: Self is extended to include all the ancestors, the yet unborn, all of nature, and the entire community. Also particular to this concept is that one’s being did not automatically make one a part of the community or at a latter date, entitle admission to the position of ancestor. Both positions require the proper consciousness (correct awareness according to the structure of the conceptual system based on harmony and order: Maat) evidenced through behavior and attitude (Asante 1986, Zahan 1979 The Religion, Spirituality, And Thought Of Traditional Africa. Chicago: University press.). The truth of one’s being had to be manifest.

In Afrocentric epistemology self-knowledge is the basis of all knowledge, and one acquires knowledge through symbolic imagery and rhythm. (all is symbolic of spirit manifested when harmony and balance is present) Nichols (1976 The Philosophical Aspects Of Cultural Differences. World Psychiatric Association, Ibadan, Nigeria, November.) Suggest that diunital logic (the union of opposites), yielding “both/and” conclusions, is the mode of reasoning that characterizes the system. Nutology-all sets are interrelated and interconnected through human and spiritual networks-is the process, or method, by which our goals will be achieved. Highest value is placed on positive interpersonal relationship (man/woman to man/woman)……………….”

Please note that I have added the reference material in brackets so that you may research them for your self if you desire to do so.



This is a key perspective that Licks 2 never grasp, lets discuss this.

A few words from the Flipmodian Gee:



Greetings to all of you. Ponder this for a moment:

-Fire To Brush -

Why oh Why must this poet be so
Contentious to know-end?

Its only because he desires to
Bend your mind, my friend.

In human existence every act
First begins with a thought

Inserted into your brain he wants
Thoughts like these to be caught:

Question everything.

Media is one
With bureaucracy.

America no
Spread democracy,
But seek profit, see?

You are no one but
Yourself and don't need
Man-scalpel to make
Nice what came from seed.

Sally and Suzy
Keep spray from Uzi
Raining on Mid-East,
All about control
Of oil and dope, see?
Petro and Poppy,
Both black-markets, see?

...With this, the poet has lit the match,
Hopefully Brush will catch.

-gm

Yo Murph it was great rapping with you in the eternal moment. we have been brothers in the struggle for the restoration of truth and justice even tho are physical manifestation are 1000 miles away, this is but an illusion as the creator the created are all one.

I was in love with this beautiful African Woman 13 years ago, I thought we would have gotten married and help straighten this world out, but the wheal of karma does not always follow my way. she and i travelled the conference circuit together. The first time we meet John H Clarke She asked him where will you go when you die? Clarke said I will live in the lives of the people I have touched and in my books. Thus i to will live in the lives of those I touch and in my writtings and in part i live on this sight.

remember OM, Murph all forms flowing into each other.:)

your kidding me right?????????? Man this been old for a few months.

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I see your level of attention is only a few months how will you ever be able to think long term. do you think you are where you are because of some thing that happen a few days ago?:cutie:

was murph a roomy in sandilands?

I see your level of attention is only a few months how will you ever be able to think long term. do you think you are where you are because of some thing that happen a few days ago?:cutie:

no but, I would just advise you to open a new thread or something. But this practice of re-hashing old threads just getting old. (not to pick on you specifically). see http://www.bahamasissues.com/archive/index.php/t-4908-p-1.html

no but, I would just advise you to open a new thread or something. But this practice of re-hashing old threads just getting old. (not to pick on you specifically). see http://www.bahamasissues.com/archive/index.php/t-4908-p-1.html




thank you for your advice, mines to you is that you should try thinking you might like it.:cutie:

thank you for your advice, mines to you is that you should try thinking you might like it.:cutie:

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Goodness gracious., never mind.

thank you for your advice, mines to you is that you should try thinking you might like it.:cutie:
:eek:

:eek:

one thought = prozac .. :sailing: