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Qadamawi Haile Selassie and Empress Menen guide and shield InI all
I have seen many basking in the glory of the Ites Glory and Green revolution of the mind and become tough talkers and potential policy makers, without taking time out to know the fullness of the trod,
The records show that there is always a plot to neutralize, to muzzle, to clip the wings of the rallying voices for African Liberation, InI will be exempted.
Yes I, they would prefer all of InI to be in Churches, with eyes gazing in the heavens, hoping for the miracle of redemption to happen, while they stash the wealth of the land, and create a system of cyber control, for the mass movement of Jah People -Be wise Fiya!
Ones must never forget that during the first two decades after the emergence of the Rastafari movement the Jamaican society regarded Rastafarians as harmless nuisance; the nation’s elite totally despised members of the movement as a pitiful bunch of ignorant peasants and largely neglected them
However a few progressive intellectuals and politicians realized that reaction to Rastafari movement could no longer be one of repression, and decided that more constructive means had to be employed to deal with the situation.
They proposed a strategy of rehabilitation, combined with subversion of the movement beliefs, although the latter was never publicly acknowledged, rather it was presented as a form of official recognition. The more conservative minds, however thought only repressive could solve the problem and so the 1960’s were to witness a mixture of old and new strategies.
The report of University College of the West Indies on Rastafari Movement in Kingston Jamaica becomes a mile stone in both the history of and literature of Rastafari movement .One of the strengths of the report was that it not only described the true nature of the Rastafari movement and beliefs without bias, but it also clearly demonstrates that the movement was anything but homogeneous. The findings showed that there were numerous doctrinal differences and there were considerable number of fakes, imposters and criminals hiding behind the Rasta –mask.
The following points are from is the report sent to Prime Minister Michael of Jamaica in late July 1960
(1) The Rastafari brethren want repatriation.
(2)All the brethren want local recognition and freedom of movement and speech which are essential human rights
(3)All want and end of “persecution” by government and police.
(4)Some brethren want educational provisions, including adult education and technical training .Many brethren are skilled men seeking employment.
(5)Some brethren want improved material, social and economic conditions until repatriation.
(6) Some brethren have suggested that a special fund be set up known as the Rastafari Rehabilitation Fund.
(7)Others have asked for a radio programme to tell Jamaica about their doctrine; some for Press facilities.
On the basis these seven points, Smith, Augier and Nettleford made ten recommendations to the government.
(1)The Government of Jamaica should send a mission to African countries to arrange for immigration of Jamaicans. Representatives of Rastafari brethrens should be included in the mission- ACHIEVED
(2)Preparations for the mission should be discussed immediately with representatives of Rastafari brethrens –ACHIEVED
(3)The general public should recognized that the great majority of Rastafari brethrens are peaceful citizens willing to do a honest day’s work-ACHIEVED
(4)The police should complete their security enquiry rapidly, and cease to persecute peaceful Rastafari brethrens-NOT FULLY ACHIEVED
(5)The building of low –rent houses should be accelerated and provision made for self-help cooperative buildings – RASTAFARI WERE NOT GIVEN PREFERENCE ALTHOUGH THIS WAS DONE.
(6)Government should acquire the principal areas where squatting is now taking place and arrange for water ,light ,sewage disposal ,and collection of rubbish(RASTAFARI WERE BULLDOZED FROM THESE AREAS , ONLY A FEW WERE ABLE TO RETURN )
(7)Civic centers should be built with facilities for technical classes, youth clubs, child clinics, etc. The churches and the U.C.W.I (University College of the West Indies) should collaborate---THESE PLACES BECAME POLITICAL GARRISONS.
Rastafari communities were dismantled, thus forcing them to live in small family structures across the hills and valleys in Jamaica
(8)The Ethiopian Orthodox Coptic Church should be invited to establish a branch in West Kingston-ACHIEVED
(9)Rastafari brethren should be assisted to establish cooperative workshops –NO DATA IN HAND TO PROVE.
(10)Press and radio facilities should be accorded to leading members of the movement –ACHIEVED
The report, as Nettleford writes, was written from the firm” belief.” that Rastafari should be rehabilitated into the wider society.
Incient Sam Brown in his address to hundreds of Rastafari noted that although Rastafari traditionally had little or no confidence in politicians, he wanted to express his gratitude to the leader of the political party.
However there were some Rastafari who strongly oppose the recommendations regarding the rehabilitation or integration of the movement into main stream society.” The militant Ras Shadrack from west Kingston was one such person who declared “We readily, violently, internally denounce the word rehabilitation.”
Even in this Iwa many are yet to grasp the fullness of Rastafari livity and prefer to fly thread locks, Ites up the Ites Gold Green and Chant Jah Rastafari! InI do pray that they will realize that Rastafari livity is much more than that.
Now there are others, who are working acidulously to fit InI into the straight jacket of society,
Is this another is another upgrade of the rehabilitation strategy?
The Ilects will not be magnetized by the fancy word sound of “the shitstem” nor be fooled by wanna be Rasta’s
InI and will always chant Fiya Bun!
I more blessings
Ras Flako Tafari
I have seen many basking in the glory of the Ites Glory and Green revolution of the mind and become tough talkers and potential policy makers, without taking time out to know the fullness of the trod,
The records show that there is always a plot to neutralize, to muzzle, to clip the wings of the rallying voices for African Liberation, InI will be exempted.
Yes I, they would prefer all of InI to be in Churches, with eyes gazing in the heavens, hoping for the miracle of redemption to happen, while they stash the wealth of the land, and create a system of cyber control, for the mass movement of Jah People -Be wise Fiya!
Ones must never forget that during the first two decades after the emergence of the Rastafari movement the Jamaican society regarded Rastafarians as harmless nuisance; the nation’s elite totally despised members of the movement as a pitiful bunch of ignorant peasants and largely neglected them
However a few progressive intellectuals and politicians realized that reaction to Rastafari movement could no longer be one of repression, and decided that more constructive means had to be employed to deal with the situation.
They proposed a strategy of rehabilitation, combined with subversion of the movement beliefs, although the latter was never publicly acknowledged, rather it was presented as a form of official recognition. The more conservative minds, however thought only repressive could solve the problem and so the 1960’s were to witness a mixture of old and new strategies.
The report of University College of the West Indies on Rastafari Movement in Kingston Jamaica becomes a mile stone in both the history of and literature of Rastafari movement .One of the strengths of the report was that it not only described the true nature of the Rastafari movement and beliefs without bias, but it also clearly demonstrates that the movement was anything but homogeneous. The findings showed that there were numerous doctrinal differences and there were considerable number of fakes, imposters and criminals hiding behind the Rasta –mask.
The following points are from is the report sent to Prime Minister Michael of Jamaica in late July 1960
(1) The Rastafari brethren want repatriation.
(2)All the brethren want local recognition and freedom of movement and speech which are essential human rights
(3)All want and end of “persecution” by government and police.
(4)Some brethren want educational provisions, including adult education and technical training .Many brethren are skilled men seeking employment.
(5)Some brethren want improved material, social and economic conditions until repatriation.
(6) Some brethren have suggested that a special fund be set up known as the Rastafari Rehabilitation Fund.
(7)Others have asked for a radio programme to tell Jamaica about their doctrine; some for Press facilities.
On the basis these seven points, Smith, Augier and Nettleford made ten recommendations to the government.
(1)The Government of Jamaica should send a mission to African countries to arrange for immigration of Jamaicans. Representatives of Rastafari brethrens should be included in the mission- ACHIEVED
(2)Preparations for the mission should be discussed immediately with representatives of Rastafari brethrens –ACHIEVED
(3)The general public should recognized that the great majority of Rastafari brethrens are peaceful citizens willing to do a honest day’s work-ACHIEVED
(4)The police should complete their security enquiry rapidly, and cease to persecute peaceful Rastafari brethrens-NOT FULLY ACHIEVED
(5)The building of low –rent houses should be accelerated and provision made for self-help cooperative buildings – RASTAFARI WERE NOT GIVEN PREFERENCE ALTHOUGH THIS WAS DONE.
(6)Government should acquire the principal areas where squatting is now taking place and arrange for water ,light ,sewage disposal ,and collection of rubbish(RASTAFARI WERE BULLDOZED FROM THESE AREAS , ONLY A FEW WERE ABLE TO RETURN )
(7)Civic centers should be built with facilities for technical classes, youth clubs, child clinics, etc. The churches and the U.C.W.I (University College of the West Indies) should collaborate---THESE PLACES BECAME POLITICAL GARRISONS.
Rastafari communities were dismantled, thus forcing them to live in small family structures across the hills and valleys in Jamaica
(8)The Ethiopian Orthodox Coptic Church should be invited to establish a branch in West Kingston-ACHIEVED
(9)Rastafari brethren should be assisted to establish cooperative workshops –NO DATA IN HAND TO PROVE.
(10)Press and radio facilities should be accorded to leading members of the movement –ACHIEVED
The report, as Nettleford writes, was written from the firm” belief.” that Rastafari should be rehabilitated into the wider society.
Incient Sam Brown in his address to hundreds of Rastafari noted that although Rastafari traditionally had little or no confidence in politicians, he wanted to express his gratitude to the leader of the political party.
However there were some Rastafari who strongly oppose the recommendations regarding the rehabilitation or integration of the movement into main stream society.” The militant Ras Shadrack from west Kingston was one such person who declared “We readily, violently, internally denounce the word rehabilitation.”
Even in this Iwa many are yet to grasp the fullness of Rastafari livity and prefer to fly thread locks, Ites up the Ites Gold Green and Chant Jah Rastafari! InI do pray that they will realize that Rastafari livity is much more than that.
Now there are others, who are working acidulously to fit InI into the straight jacket of society,
Is this another is another upgrade of the rehabilitation strategy?
The Ilects will not be magnetized by the fancy word sound of “the shitstem” nor be fooled by wanna be Rasta’s
InI and will always chant Fiya Bun!
I more blessings
Ras Flako Tafari
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Permalink Reply by Jeremy on -
The utmost thanks to Ras Flako Tafari. Blessed Love and Honor, dear brethren. What a great post to see on here as I check in for the first time in a long while. Rehabilitation/Assimilation is in well effect, and is in forms now internalized and so dangerous, as not only is the oppression from a single source, but a source with many manifestations, now new and growing. Nonetheless as nature is One, though evil temps it, the rock and redeemer is immovable, and all true Ingels bow before, throwing obstacles and confusion into the consuming fire. This post is a must read...rehabilitation must be understood in its historical context.
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Permalink Reply by Empress Shaha on -
Raspect Ras Flako give thanks for the truth..
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Permalink Reply by Shawn on -
tell dem about wissy wissy bush trod an the BIRDY italist from dem days. Tru italist used to burn out beating pon sheep skin at scotch pass bingi and pit 4 bingi Thats Rastafari livity at its raw you have any reasoning on dem ting.luv Rastafari Omega Tafari
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Permalink Reply by Soundjata on -
Hot reasoning Icient
Give thanks for the wisdom. InI reflect on these words, learn and will act on consequence. This is a timely post and its been really informative for I, looking at our history allows us to build upon the achievements of the past and reflect on how we should approach the coming years.
Nuff love
Jah bless
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Permalink Reply by empress monica on -
Peace,
Who are "Smith, Augier and Nettleford?" Why was it their role to make these recommendations?
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Permalink Reply by ras flako on -
Ises I
Who are "Smith, Augier and Nettleford?" Why was it their role to make these recommendations?
Michael .G. Smith –Social Scientist
Roy Augier-Historian
Rex Nettleford –Social Scientist
They were all appointed by the University College of the West Indies (UCWI) to prepare this report on the request of the Prime Minister of Jamaica, Michael Manley
Guidance
Ras FlakoTafari
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Permalink Reply by empress monica on
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Give thanks,
Another question: Are these recommendations viewed as totally antithetical to the Rastafari livity and movement? I may not be overstanding the I's post, but it seems to equate the points of Smith, Augier and Nettleford as a plan of rehabilitation and subversion. However, what is wrong with the substance of the recommendation?
Blessings
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Permalink Reply by ras flako on
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Ises I
Another question: Are these recommendations viewed as totally antithetical to the Rastafari livity and movement? –Firstly you will have to closely examine the demands of Rastafari in the report
1) The Rastafari brethren want repatriation.(I would say all)
(2)All the brethren want local recognition and freedom of movement and speech which are essential human rights
(3)All want and end of “persecution” by government and police.
While
(4)Some brethren want educational provisions, including adult education and technical training .Many brethren are skilled men seeking employment.
(5)Some brethren want improved material, social and economic conditions until repatriation.
(6) Some brethren have suggested that a special fund be set up known as the Rastafari Rehabilitation Fund.
(7)Others have asked for a radio programme to tell Jamaica about their doctrine; some for Press facilities.
What percentage of Rastafari interviewed could be termed some –That was not stated in the report?
When the I study early Rastafari History in Jamaica from the time of Honourable Leonard Howell to now and measure what was achieved and what was compromised .The I will realize the seriousness of the matter at hand.
When The I read Holy Piby, known as the Black Man Bible, written and published by Athyl Rogers, the Royal Parchment Scroll of Black Supremacy, published in 1962 by Rev Fitz Balentine Petersburg, the promise key By Leonard, Howell along with the Philosophy and opinions of Hon Marcus Garvey Marcus the I will realize why there should be no sell out –Naw Bow!
When the I know the history of the Youth Black Faith trod of Incient Congo Wattu, and The Order of the Nyah Binghi –The I will know the churchical order.
When the I learn the trod of Incient Sam Brown, Incient Congo Time, Incient Congo Rocky and Matriarch Baby-I among other great Defenders of the Faith –The I know that it is not an easy trod.
When the I study the writings of Incient Prince Emmanuel and the livity of E.A.B.I.C.
The I will just get a fullness of why “REHABILITATION” gets a Fiya Bun!
It is a known fact that Rastafari is Uniformity in diversity –The foundation remains the same, however the system is always searching for ways and means to destabilize the movement of Jah people and send in spies
Some will try to play up to politician to get personal mileage-But “Never let a politician grant you a favor, they will try to use you forever” What InI demand are not favors, it what InI deserve –seen.
Guidance
Ras Flako Tafari
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Permalink Reply by empress monica on
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Once again, give thanks.
I overstand a bit better now. I guess in some ways I am conflicted because I am studying to be a social worker and to use whatever resources available (private $ and public $) to uplift the oppressed, especially the youths and the sisters. Government dollars and programs can be helpful but I also agree that there can be too much compromise on mission and principles. On the other hand, when communities are poor and lacking in certain skills, the money must come from somewhere.
What is the alternative to government funding and sponsored programs? Other groups (Jews, Amish, Mennonite, Italians, Irish, etc.) pool resources, live in small communities, etc. in order to provide mutual aid. This is a useful approach but limits in capacity and diversity of programming. Are there other alternatives that the I has in mind? Truly it will be a great day when InI harnesses the power of our collective wealth, especially those of us here in the West, but that day is still far off.
Give thanks for the I's perspective.
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Permalink Reply by Hailemah Amhara SolomonTimelessI on -
Greetings Ras Flako and WOJ family,
Timely, my favourite word :), yes Bredren Soundjata, not a more appropriate time, for the very threads that weave of past, present and future are at risk in the tide of the moment.....
Ras Flako, how does de I feel about the time lapse since the early days of the 1900's up til now and the progress of Ras TafarI socially, economically, collectively as it relates to the most recent developments with Pinnacle ? How does the point made in the post InI rasponded to of de I's most recently on the economic condition of Ras Tafari, not just in Jamaica, but globally reflect the previous question InI posted here just now?
What does de I think is the missing link in pre-conditioning youth in the importance of owning land, real estate, assets and releasing the confines of association of poverty, mediocrocity and dependence with the Ras TafarI Livity?
It seems that observing the long space of time, in the space of the inception and early struggles of the movement, that there should be substancial progress in these areas, but the dis-association with wealth, decision making in society and not assimilation but co-dependancy with commerce, and socio-economic gains has put a mental block on the people.( to my observation). It reminds InI of the similarity to the emancipation of Africans in North America, being given the physical freedom, but the mental chains were still on, yet there were marked leaps into self sufficiency immedialtely after the most horrific spell in history, even with all odds agaisnt them...
What do you propose that after 80 years or so of the fiyah of Marcus Garvey that Ras TafarI is still going through the growing pains of separatism, lack of momentum, division and lethargy in economic development not just in Jamaica, but globally? As in North America,InI can't help but compare the disparity between Africans who have assimilated as in the music industry,sports and other areas, some salaries larger than the GNP of some third world countries, and similarily the artists in the RasTafar community not sponsoring or giving back as a people to the building of a nations. That doesn't happenin teh so called "Jewsih" communites,what of the Nation of Islam, do they not have several schools and civic organizations built with the funds of the collective effort of their nation within a nation?
Why can't the lessons of other groups who have risen past similar challenges and history be applied and adhered to with certain success? Bredren, InI am quite puzzled by these facts. and refuse to accept down troddenness as an excuse!
What is the reason for the large number of groups, associations, boards,committees,socio and religious diverse practices, etc. wihin one movement? It appears to InI that the same challenges are being met with the same ideaolgy and unsuccessful solutions even after almost a century of a people's still in many ways a hindrance to ourselves despite lessons tha should have been learnt many decades ago.
InI favourite saying is "Insanity is doing th esame thing over again and expecting different results!" Do share some answers with InI King,give thanks.
Give thanks for feedforward on these earnest questions
Be haile blessed,
Sis Hailemah~TimelessI
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Permalink Reply by ras flako on
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Perfect love and blessings in the house of Jah Rastafari and Empress Menen
Yes I –The reasoning is good, and the fullness must be discussed to educate those willing to learn
The Question-“ How does de I feel about the time lapse since the early days of the 1900's up til now and the progress of Ras Tafari socially, economically, collectively as it relates to the most recent developments with Pinnacle?.”
Answer –In Rastafari terms, Babylon wall tear down and many have sealed their own judgment-from each family one is taken –so InI have now seen Rastafari crossing the ethnic boundaries -It is just for them to know the trod and not be there for cultural blessings.
Rastafari has become the conscience of the people –no longer the Black Heart Man in the hills –hiding in the market places, and taking side roads day and nights
Rastafari today are professionals, at all levels, he is no longer scorned and despised, wearing dread locks has become the norm of society –A great accomplishment from 1960-to 2009
Some Individual Rastafari have their funds to make them and their family happy –unfortunately most don’t want to apart of any house of mansion –but will only give lip service to one of their choice
Houses and mansions are facing financial difficulties; members hardly pay pay dues, so there are no funds in the pool to run an effective administration.
Only a few Rastafari Reggae musicians, who are blessed with strong cash flow, will make a token gesture to a project –Just not good enough.-Yet they chant Jah Rastafari now stop –Why?
Rastafari who claim that they don’t belong to a house nor mansion –should make their Itributions none the less –All the guide lines of what to do are in the Utterances of Qadamawi Haile Selassie, plus the teachings of Rastafari Incients –Why search for an excuse?
Re Pinnacle –It will be a long legal battle –I man don’t have any recent up light to refer to –if in hand please share with InI
As for as I man concern ,the Jamaican Government is playing games with 530 acres of land –It could be a conspiracy with them and St Jogo Developers –I have being up at Pinnacle –many million dollars houses are on the property constructed by the developers or owners who bought land ,road , water and light are already in place –What will happen to all those new home owners now occupying the
Question-“How the point does made in the post InI rasponded to of de I's most recently on the economic condition of Ras Tafari, not just in Jamaica, but globally reflect the previous question InI posted here just now?”
Answer –If Rastafari remain unwilling pool their resources through groups, houses, or mansions, it would be so sad
By pooling resources it would surely enhance their well awaited collective security,–or else economic stability would be just a fleeting Illusion on the mental horizon.
It is only through economic solutions will Rastafari families hopes be realized –Remember poverty cannot be chanted away.
Question- “What does de I think is the missing link in pre-conditioning youth in the importance of owning land, real estate, assets and releasing the confines of association of poverty, mediocrocity and dependence with the Ras Tafari Livity?”
Answer –Education-
Bun Babylon and go home –Yes I agree-But ask –should InI go home empty handed?
The youths must learn the value of education ,they must educate to repatriate ,educate to take care of their business-Too much hype ,may be the present muzik is sending the wrong message –The youths have become misguide and refuse to listen to the Incients or read I-Story.
The youths who have a little sense are impatient, they want to be in the control of things –so it is unwanted internal struggle –seen Fiya!
Question-“It seems that observing the long space of time, in the space of the inception and early struggles of the movement, that there should be substantial progress in these areas, but the dis-association with wealth, decision making in society and not assimilation but co-dependency with commerce, and socio-economic gains has put a mental block on the people”---.
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The time and space is a small measure of the trod –Many Incients are living in Jamaica –with their faculties intact.
Why are ones and ones trying their best to recreate the wheel ?– Ones and ones are now walking on the red carpet and not on the rocky road, But some prefer to be kissing up to the system and not representing the massive of struggling Rastafari ,who are depending on them to lead .
They prefer to use InI as research material ,classify InI as religion ,and bunch up InI with interfaith ,the fundamental tenets of Rastafari will never compromised ,some will have to be the voice of those unable to speak –It it a sneaky plot ,InI see it unraveling –Cant You?
Question”--What do you propose that after 80 years or so of the fiyah of Marcus Garvey that Ras TafarI is still going through the growing pains of separatism, lack of momentum, division and lethargy in economic development not just in Jamaica, but globally? As in North America, InI can't help but compare the disparity between Africans who have assimilated as in the music industry, sports and other areas, some salaries larger than the GNP of some third world countries, and similarly the artists in the Rastafari community not sponsoring or giving back as a people to the building of a nations. That doesn't happenin teh so called "Jewsih" communities, what of the Nation of Islam; do they not have several schools and civic organizations built with the funds of the collective effort of their nation within a nation?
Answer-The mind set of most Rastafari is to chant down the “SHITSTEM”-with word sound and powah-
That is good –I have seen food results of this tradition-the society have given up some good ground –Give thanks to Jah Rastafari
Now the Priest must do church work and the administrators do government work without apology-That is the only way forward.
The Houses and mansions are still squaring off their ancient disputes –InI over stand that and not disturbed, nor worried -but will move on to get the work done
If InI claim to be a government in exile or a government within the government –I man sight a hand full trying to get on with government affairs at their own expense
Talk about religion- many start to get smart
Call a Ises –Many Rastafari is anxious to trod,
Post a stage show –many willing to bling and fly Ites, gold and green
Call a conference, Some Rastafari just itching to display their brilliance, and after the conference, it is square one –
What I realize every conference is a new page not a continuation of the previous page –How will InI move forward?–utter frustration.
The Incients have already spoken –the instruction is already given
All those who are of genuine Rastafari calling must Inite and get the job done –Or do you expect Babylan to do it for you?
Hope I man have provided adequate answers
Thanks giving for the I patience
Ras Flako Tafari –Kesete Birhan
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Permalink Reply by Hailemah Amhara SolomonTimelessI on
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Greetings again Ras Flako, and give thanks for taking the time and patience to ponder on, and raspond so detailed to each of InI questions as outlined above. It was sleepy, at 5a.m this morning when InI posted those many questions, so InI give thanks for de I deciphering my train of thought and intent to create stimulating food for thought on your post.
InI see the answers as similar to my own answers, and so we leave this exchange for the youth as guideleines from de I references and wisemind.
Good question to leave as the final food for thought: "Or do you expect Babylon to do it for you".......
More POWER OF LOVE over the LOVE of POWER!!!!!
One Timeless Love,
Sis Hailemah~TimelessI
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