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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Greetings, dear readers. I am the epitome of evil, the Straight Black Man with standards. In today’s article, I will chime in on Disney’s new “woke” rendition of The Little Mermaid, starring Black actress Halle Bailey (not to be confused with tragic mulatto actress, Halle Berry).
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<h2>“Historical” Accuracy</h2>
Disney’s animated <a href="https://amzn.to/3qFx7fg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Little Mermaid</a> was one of the first VHS tapes that I owned as a child. The watered-down version of the Danish fairy tale kept me enthralled as a toddler. I did not care much about the races of the characters as a kid. Maybe this is because I was a boy. I only wanted to enjoy colorful animation, catchy songs, and the potential of a seashell slipping off. In the adult world, however, historical accuracy, even of fictional characters, is of the utmost importance.
In the actual fairy tale, the mermaid commits suicide. 
<h4>Fucking based.</h4>
Like many of the tales that Disney brought to life in animation, the story had a much darker ending. Oftentimes, these darker endings can teach children brutal life lessons. Life is not always going to be sunshine and rainbows. There is not always going to be a savior to rescue you in the end. Sometimes, you simply cannot win. Sometimes you must choose the lesser of two evils.
The new Little Mermaid, takes a different, more horrendously dark twist, however, in casting a Black actress as Ariel. This is making major waves in political discussion. On the right side of the political aisle, this is cultural appropriation and anti-Whiteness. To the political left, casting a Black girl is empowering for little Black girls. White liberals, living in their penis-shaped ivory towers far away from crabs and other big-lipped animals, can smugly claim to support diversity.
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<h2>The Black Little Mermaid is “Cultural Appropriation”</h2>
At the end of the day, the “cultural appropriation” argument is going to go on forever until people and peoples defend their creations for profit. This is not necessarily direct monetary profit either, but respect for the culture and people that originally devised the creations.
A Black Ariel is particularly disrespectful for two main reasons. These are the same two reasons why <a href="https://thegrandadmiral.com/2016/02/10/how-black-guys-are-the-nice-guys-of-society/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Black men are undesirable</a> and why Black people will fail in almost any social situation involving other races. Firstly, our looks are radically different from other races and considered hideous. Secondly, Black people are seen as a menace, nuisance, and the lowest of the low. The Right Wing will say that the Danish origins of The Little Mermaid must be respected, but I am sure that if an Italian actress were portraying Ariel, there would be no uproar. To be honest, if a Mexican or Korean actress were portraying the titular mermaid, there would be no fuss about it either. There is only an uproar when a Black person portrays a historically White character.
The counterargument is that there would be no end of complaints if a White man were to portray John Henry. There would be complaints for sure. Even I would feel some kind of way about it for a few seconds. However, how many children worldwide know about John Henry? For all of the talk of inclusivity, it seems that actual Black folk heroes remain forgotten.
John Henry was a loser anyway when you think about it. While he beat the machine, he died doing so. He also ended up doing a bunch of work that he wasn’t paid for. No White kid would ever want to be John Henry, so that is not even a valid argument. Now that you know the real truth, Black men have nothing to be proud of in such a “hero” either.
Yes, we want that seat at the White man’s table. The White man’s ice is indeed colder and his women hotter. Blackpill fatality. At least “coonservatives” openly admit this; the so-called “woke” crowd hides behind a so-called veneer of social justice that just never will be. If I’m banned from the cookout for saying so, I couldn’t care less. The food is nasty and unhealthy, the music sucks, the women are ugly, and someone always gets shot, whether it’s from Karen calling the cops or Pookie peeling caps.
<h2>Some Brutal Blackpills</h2>
Let me hit you with a brutal factoid. Little Black girls will be more empowered by fitness programs than by sitting in front of a screen saying that a character “looks like me.” Following the party line of the Left, little Black girls won’t need to worry about being a mermaid because they will grow up to be orcas. Beyond seeing any Black character, male or female, dominate a fantasy land, I would want to see Black men and women dominate and defend their own lives.
The “Shay Butter” and “Yassss” girls can also applaud because the prince in the new Little Mermaid is portrayed by a White actor. King Triton is a Hispanic actor. There is no heterosexual Black male representation at all to be seen in this film. Black men and Black families are not winning nor are we being represented if we are barking up the tree of “fair” representation. I wonder if Sebastian the crab will be replaced by a pack of imitation crab voiced by a Thai transsexual.
Now, I have never been a parent. I have come close, but I do not have any kids at the time of this writing. I do not want to neglect the importance of children of all races being able to see themselves in a positive light or see themselves as beautiful. The song “Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid is very appropriate in this regard. Black children grow up seeing the beauty and capability that other races have and they covet it. This is just like how Ariel coveted the lifestyles of humans on land.
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Like the original story of The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen, there is a blackpill for any Black person thinking that they are above water just because they appear in a traditionally European story (in which most people worldwide are not welcoming you into, I might add). In the original story, the mermaid protagonist ends up killing herself, after being pumped and dumped by the Chad prince. If history is any indicator of future trends, this is what is in store for Black liberals that think that they’ve “made it”.
Once again, I’m not trying to be the <a href="https://thegrandadmiral.com/2020/11/06/the-future-of-black-conservatives/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Black Conservative tap dancing</a> for approval. Pay me like Brandon Tatum and get me a White wife (one hotter and classier than his strumpet, along with a hot Northeast Asian mistress) and I will think about it. Until then, I am the Villain, the Admiral, and I will play my role until the bitter end. Any Black Conservative that thinks that they have “made it” just because they make a few videos that mainstream White Conservatives and White Nationalists agree with proves the low IQ theories correct as well.
If you like seeing Blacks in historically White fiction, check out <a href="https://amzn.to/3eTZVhF" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Wiz</a> featuring many great Black musicians from the Motown era. This song in particular is especially for you because you can’t win.
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<h2>A Conclusion and Stratagem</h2>
In conclusion, or perhaps in “coonclusion,” I do not have any personal feelings about the Black Little Mermaid. It’s just another movie that I will not be seeing because I do not have kids to see it anyway. Political commentators need to make money, but if we are really focusing on the “greater good”, there are far more important things to think about such as <a href="https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/food-shortages/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">potential food shortages</a>.
From the perspective of both a creator and heterosexual Black man, I would rather see Black people create and profit off of our own original characters, bearing in mind that the new live-action The Little Mermaid lines the pockets of top Disney executives. Even <a href="https://thegrandadmiral.com/2018/02/17/not-seeing-black-panther/">Black Panther</a> was created by and lines the pockets of old White and “off-White” guys.
All of that being said, I personally do not mind working with other races. I am only speaking from the logic that I partially employ as a Black man in a White world. If I were in the shoes of the “Blackity Blacks,” I would fully apply this logic.
The takeaway here is that Black people are once again being used to create controversy. We will once again be under the crosshairs of backlash. Most importantly, we will ultimately never be accepted in a positive light by other races. Take your blackpills and accept reality for what it is.
Black man, I once told you that you will never be Tuxedo Mask. Kill your dreams of pulling Sailor Moon’s pigtails as you clap her cheeks raw. Now, you see that even Black mermaids don’t want you as a prince. They smell like fish down there anyway if it’s any consolation. If you want to have a slim chance at elevating your pitiful existence, and that is regardless of what race you are, get yourself a copy of <a href="https://amzn.to/3Bp74y5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">32 Shards of Thought</a> by yours truly.
If you liked this tangent to political commentary, then here is some additional relevant reading: <a href="https://thegrandadmiral.com/2021/09/22/the-parable-of-the-prom-night-white-girls/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Parable of the Prom Night White Girls</a>.
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<title>Top Life Lessons from Top Gun: Maverick</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2022 13:15:11 +0000</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Top Gun: Maverick is one of the best movies that I have seen in a long time. It is probably the only movie worth seeing in theaters for the past three years, in my opinion. Of course, I am biased as a lifelong military aviation enthusiast, but Top Gun: Maverick really hit the mark.
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The film follows the recent trend of rebooting franchises and appealing to nostalgia. This is common these days, as seen in franchises like <a href="https://thegrandadmiral.com/2018/11/23/creed-ii-review-and-takeaways-spoilers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Creed</a> (Rocky) and Bad Boys. Characters from the original film have aged, characters of the first movie have had children that are now adults, and there is a cameo appearance from the star of the original Top Gun, the venerable <a href="https://amzn.to/393toD6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">F-14 Tomcat</a>. Seeing the first film in the series will make Maverick more enjoyable, but it is not a necessity. The film offers closure to relationships in the first and develops its newly introduced characters as well.
While I love the Tomcat more than the Super Hornet, Top Gun: Maverick is a better work of cinema than the first, in my opinion. The first Top Gun is filled with thrills and a young man’s bravado, but Maverick sees the titular character mature, just a little bit. In the film’s maturity, four life lessons come to mind.
<h2>Practice – Make it Real</h2>
If you know a bit about the history of naval aviation (or watched the first few seconds of either Top Gun movie), you know that TOPGUN is the United States Navy Fighter Weapons School. Well, these days it is the United States Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program. The point is, TOPGUN is an advanced tactical aviator’s training program.
<h4>See also – <a href="https://thegrandadmiral.com/2015/12/16/topgun-tactics-in-the-game/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TOPGUN Tactics in the Game</a></h4>
In the film, Maverick makes it clear that in training, one must make every effort to ensure that their regimen is as close to the real thing as possible. Practice is important to hone one’s skills in any craft. If practice is lax, however, one may not perform up to par when it is time to use those skills. Make sure that your practice and training are as real as they can get.
<h2>Push Yourself and Your Tools to their Limits</h2>
Maverick earned his callsign by bending the rules. As an instructor, he taught his pilots to push themselves and their aircraft to their limits, even if doing so was outside of regulations.
Of course, I do not advise breaking laws or wasting the taxpayers’ airplanes, but sometimes we are forced to go beyond what we think our capabilities are or act outside of the norms of “polite society” in order to accomplish our goals.
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<h2>Reputation Can Open (or Close) Doors</h2>
In the Top Gun universe, Maverick’s exploits are legendary. In real life, his exploits likely would get him kicked out of the Navy, but let’s just enjoy a movie for what it is.
Maverick has his reputation in part to thank for his successful career and pull in the naval aviator community. As Robert Green’s <a href="https://amzn.to/38J9UDx">48 Laws of Power</a> teaches us, So Much Depends on Reputation – Guard it with your Life.
<h2>Having the Right Connections Can Open Other Doors</h2>
Reputation can get us far in life but may not be enough to open all doors. Having the right connections to unlock the doors that we cannot is how we can turn on the afterburners in our lives.
Maverick’s old rival, Iceman, makes an appearance in Top Gun: Maverick and has been promoted to Admiral of the Pacific Fleet. With his pull, he saves Maverick’s career from certain disaster and gets him his post as a TOPGUN instructor.
Always be on the lookout for opportunities to connect with potential kingmakers, or at least those that will help you to elevate your life.
<h2>In Conclusion</h2>
Top Gun: Maverick is a movie that I certainly recommend, and I will likely be seeing it again in cinemas. Kick the tires, light the fires and go see it. It is well worth a watch.
If you are hungry for more personal development tips (from a real fighter pilot this time), check out 12 Fighter Pilot Hacks That Apply to Everyday Life from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/WardCarroll" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ward Carroll</a>.
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<title>The Pareto Principle or 80/20 Rule Applied</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Pareto Principle, developed by Joseph M. Juran and named after economist Vilfredo Pareto, states that 20% of causes lead to 80% of consequences. The blackpill community uses the Pareto distribution to point out that the top 80% of women pursue the top 20% of men for sexual relations, leaving the bottom 80% to be betabux for the bottom 20% of women or incels. In the age of rampant hypergamy, there is a lot of truth to this idea, but the Pareto Principle is not all about doom and gloom.
In the business world, the Pareto Principle is used to determine what 20% of services or goods yield 80% of the profits for a company. Of course, the numbers are not always exact. Sometimes, it may be 5% that brings in 95%, or 1% bringing in 99%. The principle applies to other situations as well, such as a minority of donors contributing the majority of funds to a charity. In many cases, you will find distributions where a few people, actions, or causes yield the most results or consequences.
<h2>How to Use the Pareto Principle for Personal Development</h2>
The Pareto Principle for laymen is more than acknowledging that the top 20% of Chads get all of the Stacies. You can use it to discover what actions you take that yield the most results in your life.
<figure id="attachment_1188" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1188" style="width: 500px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Pareto-Principle-Dating.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-1188" src="https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Pareto-Principle-Dating.png" alt="Pareto Principle as it applies to the hypergamous dating scene" width="500" height="460" srcset="https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Pareto-Principle-Dating.png 625w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Pareto-Principle-Dating-300x276.png 300w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Pareto-Principle-Dating-163x150.png 163w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-1188" class="wp-caption-text">Image courtesy of <a href="https://therationalmale.com/2016/02/23/the-pareto-principle/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Rational Male</a></figcaption></figure>
Mediocre people live their lives day by day, either on autopilot or taking actions with little thought behind them. As mentioned in <a href="https://amzn.to/3MC7nJA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The 4-Hour Workweek</a>, effective usage of the Pareto Principle requires measurement. Every time that you take action to get what you want, take note of how effective that action was. Once you have been on a campaign to obtain your goal, review your actions and find out what worked best and what actions were non-vital, ineffective, or wasteful.
Aside from actions, the principle can be applied to thoughts, fears, and other emotions. For instance, maybe a person wastes the majority of their time when they are bored. Perhaps one gets the most out of their workouts when they are intensely angry. Maybe the specific fear of failure may cause the majority of inaction preventing one from accomplishing their goals.
<h2>Action Step</h2>
My challenge to you, dear reader, is to take the next 30 days to discover how the Pareto Principle applies to your life. You cannot be lazy with this. You are not allowed to use the example of the top 80% of women desiring the top 20% of men.
Think of a generalized goal that you are trying to pursue in your life. This can be having better relationships, improving your confidence, improving your business or your performance in the workplace, or any other improvement that you are trying to make. Think of all of the things that you have tried or are trying to reach that goal. Think of the thoughts that flow in your mind when you think of the goal or the pathway to it. What is most effective and helpful for you? What is not working and what should be discarded?
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The world is a very blackpilling place. As long as you have a beating heart, functioning mind, and breath in your lungs, however, it is your duty to keep striving for excellence. Learn to use the tactics and strategies that will get you where you need to go.
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[Denzel Bryant]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:36:34 +0000</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[The latest chapter of global COVID madness is the total lockdown in the city of Shanghai. Once known as the “Paris of the East,” the city is now a scene directly from a dystopian novel.
<a href="http://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/shanghai-pudong-lockdown.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1181" src="http://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/shanghai-pudong-lockdown.png" alt="Shanghai Lockdown - Pudong" width="600" height="300" srcset="https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/shanghai-pudong-lockdown.png 600w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/shanghai-pudong-lockdown-300x150.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a>
The lockdowns in Shanghai are not like what we experienced, even in the leftmost of states like California. In the States, people lost jobs, could not go to their favorite restaurants or bars, and had to install bidets if they <a href="https://cnr.ncsu.edu/news/2020/05/coronavirus-toilet-paper-shortage/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wanted clean asses</a>. In Shanghai, residents are literally locked in their homes. Some are driven to suicide, and <a href="https://www.axios.com/shanghai-china-covid-lockdowns-1a3c4bb0-c76d-4a60-bf35-f997dd880ad6.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">others are starving</a>, including the elderly and children.
<h2>Survival with Chinese Characteristics</h2>
In a supposed effort to keep citizens physically safe, the government of Shanghai has overlooked the mental and social needs of its populace. Based on my experience living in China, I have to say that this is to be expected. Most Chinese apartments are relatively cramped compared to the average American’s living conditions. With little area to roam and without permission to leave the home, it is no wonder that some residents are losing their hope and their cool. Couple this with Mainland China’s scant regard for mental health, and you may see an outcome much deadlier than the coronavirus.
Moreover, the average Chinese city-dweller does not keep much food around the house. When I lived in Guangzhou, my ex-girlfriend took it for granted that we would be able to get fresh food from the market whenever we needed to. She would complain that food kept in the house took up too much space. Smaller accommodations and less of a food preparedness culture will make things harder for the Shanghainese.
Having not left the USA for the past five years, I really wanted to get back out and travel. Realistically speaking, I may never get the chance to do so again. In particular, I may never get to visit China again. I miss the food, wish that I could see more of the sights, and would like to touch base with old friends in the country. Being surrounded by attractive women and having an opportunity to shoot my shot and hit is always an added bonus too. Potentially being stuck in the country, imprisoned in a high-rise apartment or hotel turns me off, however, especially if I ended up becoming a hungry Chinese family’s idea of <a href="http://thegrandadmiral.com/2016/02/01/a-meal-at-food-republic-and-other-food-for-thought/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">foreigner food</a>.
<figure id="attachment_1180" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1180" style="width: 500px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/jacobie-kensey-shanghai.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-1180 size-full" src="http://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/jacobie-kensey-shanghai.png" alt="Jacobie Kensey - Black Man in Shanghai Lockdown" width="500" height="553" srcset="https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/jacobie-kensey-shanghai.png 500w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/jacobie-kensey-shanghai-271x300.png 271w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/jacobie-kensey-shanghai-136x150.png 136w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-1180" class="wp-caption-text">Jacobie Kensey narrowly escapes being served as a platter of dark meat.</figcaption></figure>
<h4>At least I have my <a href="http://thegrandadmiral.com/tag/china/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">memories of the Middle Kingdom</a>.</h4>
Speaking of old friends and memories, <a href="https://medium.com/@chamaflauge" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Randall Fields</a>, author of <a href="http://thegrandadmiral.com/2016/05/09/review-randall-fields-american-nightmare/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">American Nightmare</a> and one of the rawest voices of a Black man’s experience in China, is enduring the lockdown in Shanghai at the time of this writing. If you want to get a glimpse of what life is like in Shanghai, “Oz of the East,” then I suggest that you <a href="https://medium.com/@chamaflauge" target="_blank" rel="noopener">follow him on Medium</a>. Signing up for Medium and giving him a follow is free. I want to see him reach 100 subscribers so that he can start monetizing the platform.
Good luck and Godspeed to Shanghai’s residents and visitors. Hopefully, the lockdown will pass soon. It may be time for foreigners living in China to consider bugging out.
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<title>Why There Can Never Be Black Heroes</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2022 23:35:24 +0000</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Two things made me want to write this article about the impossibility of Black heroes in mainstream media. Working from home, I tend to hit the gym on my lunch breaks. The song “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-4XsDQYDi4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mighty Wings</a>” by Cheap Trick came on in my workout playlist, putting scenes <a href="https://amzn.to/3G00GO0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Top Gun</a> into my mind as I unracked the squat bar. The second catalyst is Ricky Manner’s recent video about the Black James Bond.
<h2>There Should Never be a Black James Bond</h2>
The image of Black men is far from suave and debonair. We may have Idris Elba, but that’s about it. The media portrays Black Masculinity as savage, purely physical with no intellect or thoughts of tactics or strategy. If we are not being portrayed as feckless or feminine, we are brutes at best.
James Bond is known for his ability to think his way out of situations, something that low-IQ Blacks are incapable of doing. Bond is known for wooing beautiful women all over the world, something that <a href="http://thegrandadmiral.com/2019/06/13/on-bbc-theory-and-blackcels/">Blackcels</a> absolutely cannot do. <a href="http://thegrandadmiral.com/2016/06/01/black-men-ugly-ass-women-stfu/">Trailer Trash Becky</a> does not have the launch codes, so no, Tyrone, she does not count. Finally, and most obviously, a Black man would stand out like a sore thumb in Russia. If the KGB did not get him, Тесак certainly would.
<figure id="attachment_1170" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1170" style="width: 580px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-1170" src="http://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/tesak-russian.jpeg" alt="Tesak, Russian Nationalist" width="580" height="387" srcset="https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/tesak-russian.jpeg 580w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/tesak-russian-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/tesak-russian-225x150.jpeg 225w" sizes="(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-1170" class="wp-caption-text">Tesak would slaughter a Black James Bond</figcaption></figure>
Personally, I think that it would be cool to have Black supporting characters in a Bond film. It would also be feasible to have a Black special forces operative as an original character in their own movie. A Black man that gets attractive women or can succeed in espionage outside of the hood or Africa is beyond the realms of feasibility, even in the fantasy of the silver screen.
<h2>Could there have been a Black Maverick?</h2>
I seriously doubt it. While there have been a handful of Black Naval Aviators in history, such as <a href="https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/people/trailblazers/jesse-brown.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jesse LeRoy Brown</a>, a character like Maverick could likely never be depicted by a Black man. Firstly, non-Black audiences would never be enthusiastic about seeing a Black hero on-screen. Secondly, when it comes to romance, Black people are not seen as attractive. As a Black man, I cannot believe depictions of interracial couples in media since non-Black women are not attracted to Black men.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-209" src="http://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/F-14-Tomcat-swept-wings.jpeg" alt="An F-14 Tomcat flying with its wings swept back" width="400" height="314" srcset="https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/F-14-Tomcat-swept-wings.jpeg 400w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/F-14-Tomcat-swept-wings-300x236.jpeg 300w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/F-14-Tomcat-swept-wings-191x150.jpeg 191w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" />
Yes, dear readers: White people, Asian people, Hispanic people, et. al. generally do not like Black people as a whole. They never have and they never will. From their perspectives, there is nothing to like. It doesn’t matter if you <a href="http://thegrandadmiral.com/2016/06/11/black-people-afraid-trump-presidency/">voted for Trump</a>, “invented rock and roll music,” “are emulated by the youth the world over,” are one of the good ones, etc., you will never have the same social value or acceptance as other races. That dream must be shot from the sky now. Just like Maverick had to let go of Goose, “You have to let that dream go, Sir.”
Even if we were to separate, however, the current Black culture, steeped in matriarchy and Marxism, would not allow for [quality] Black heroes in media. Any man that exhibits masculine qualities, gets attractive women, or strives to be the best will be knocked down under neo-Marxist beliefs. Exceptionalism offends the wokety-woke leftoids just like Black Exceptionalism offends the non-Blacks.
<h2>How this Ties into Politics</h2>
Despite knowing that the Political Right is racist and hates me, I still lean rightwards politically. In all honestly, the Left is racist as well, on top of the culture that they promote being a slow-acting poison that gets people and peoples to destroy themselves. Leftoid culture does not celebrate excellence, nor does it inspire true greatness. If the “evil” of racism is a constant for both sides, I have to make my choice based on other factors.
The main reason why Black Conservatives are hated in the Black Community is their desire to bootlick members of other races for acceptance. Brandon Tatum and <a href="https://candaceowens.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Candace Owens</a> are examples of such c00nservatives. The fact is that many on the Black Left want a hug from the White man (or White “woman” with a dick, because that’s how they get down on their side) just as much as tap-dancing <a href="http://thegrandadmiral.com/2020/11/06/the-future-of-black-conservatives/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Republic00ns</a> want their butter biscuits.
There is another way, however. The true Black Conservative is a realist that knows that he will always be unwanted by other races. He instead takes his conservative beliefs to build and defend for his own kind. As of now, his kind will be small. Most Blacks are drawn to feel-good Afrocentric rhetoric, <a href="http://thegrandadmiral.com/2021/09/22/the-parable-of-the-prom-night-white-girls/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">illusions of being included by other races</a>, or Leftoid and Marxist drivel. The Black Conservative will lead a difficult life of constant struggle to prove his worth and attract his race to his methodology and philosophy. It is <a href="http://thegrandadmiral.com/2016/09/29/blacks-inferior-race/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">likely impossible to succeed</a>, but this is the only way to survive and thrive as far as I can see.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1171" src="http://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/static-shock-black-superhero.png" alt="Black superhero Static Shock" width="640" height="360" srcset="https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/static-shock-black-superhero.png 640w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/static-shock-black-superhero-300x169.png 300w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/static-shock-black-superhero-267x150.png 267w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" />
Succeed, and you will be a real hero. Perhaps then we would not need fictional characters to feel good about our existence.
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<title>Manscaped Performance Package 4.0 Review</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2021 14:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Christmas is right around the corner. This means last-minute shopping, Holiday deals, and some kisses under the mistletoe. When kissing leads to alternative ways to keep warm on cold winter nights, the Admiral likes to make sure that his lower decks are smooth. This is where the heavily marketed Manscaped products come in.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1161" src="http://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Manscaped-Logo.png" alt="Manscaped logo" width="480" height="480" srcset="https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Manscaped-Logo.png 480w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Manscaped-Logo-300x300.png 300w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Manscaped-Logo-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" />
Manscaped was founded in 2016 by Paul Tran to fill the gap in male body grooming products. Since then, the company has become a sponsor for numerous YouTubers, Instagram influencers, and other online personalities. Mass organic marketing and juvenile testicle-related humor put Manscaped and its products in front of millions of Internet users, including yours truly.
<h2>A Holiday Deal</h2>
Since I was seeking a replacement body grooming shaver that would be easy to use, waterproof, and safe for my nether regions, I set my sights on purchasing a Manscaped body grooming kit. Using a promo code from a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/PrimmsHoodCinema" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Primm’s Hood Cinema</a> video (a hilarious channel, by the way), I purchased the Manscaped Performance Package 4.0. The grooming kit is valued at $217.93, but with holiday specials and the promo code, I snagged it for $98.31.
<figure id="attachment_1162" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1162" style="width: 550px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-1162" src="http://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/manscaped-lawn-mower-norelco-bodygroom.png" alt="Manscaped Lawn Mower 4.0 compared to Phillips Norelco Bodygroom BG2040" width="550" height="275" srcset="https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/manscaped-lawn-mower-norelco-bodygroom.png 550w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/manscaped-lawn-mower-norelco-bodygroom-300x150.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-1162" class="wp-caption-text">Manscaped Lawn Mower 4.0 compared to my trusty old Phillips Norelco Bodygroom BG2040</figcaption></figure>
Manscape’s flagship product is The Lawn Mower 4.0, advertised as using innovative SkinSafe technology. There is nothing innovative about the trimmer at all. The trimmer uses a plastic guard that has been moved back a few millimeters to prevent knicks and cuts. The blade guard cannot be adjusted, so the Manscaped Lawn Mower cannot deliver the smooth shave that I would want before getting intimate with that special lady.
The device’s motor is also very weak compared even to clippers that can be bought at a big-box retailer. A weak motor and a non-adjustable blade guard make the Lawn Mower 4.0 a poor choice for manscaping purposes. Men with thick or curly hair can expect follicles to be pulled rather than neatly shaven. The product fails to deliver, especially at its price point. It does have a neat LED light on it, though. I suppose that one could use it as a backup flashlight in the event of a power outage.
<h2>Other Goodies in the Manscaped Performance Package</h2>
The flagship Lawn Mower 4.0 is a disappointing product, but the Manscaped Performance Package comes with other goodies. These goodies include the Weed Whacker (an ear and nose hair trimmer), Crop Preserver (ball deodorant), Crop Reviver (ball spray toner), and Magic Mat (essentially a newspaper with more testicle-related humor that can be placed on the ground to shave over). Having made my order as part of the Holiday deal, I also received a travel bag and pair of Manscaped boxers. None of these additional goodies are worth the price, and I am unimpressed overall. The Weed Whacker has the same underpowered motor problem that the Lawn Mower suffers from. The boxers are good, though, and probably the only item that I would rate highly in the entire package.
Customers interested in purchasing the Manscaped Performance Package should also be aware that the package comes with an attached quarterly subscription for shipments of Manscaped items. The base cost for the Peak Hygiene Plan is $14.99 per shipment. Customers can choose two Manscaped products, such as the ball toner, ball deodorant, or replacement blades to be shipped. These products are decent but not worth $14.99 when comparable products are more affordable or of higher quality. The shipped items and frequency of shipments can be easily customized, however, and the subscription can easily be canceled.
<h2>Final Verdict</h2>
Manscape claims that the Lawn Mower is specially designed for men to care for their junk. In reality, the conclusion that I have come to is that the product itself is junk. Manscaped gets 1.5 stars out of 5, and that is mainly for admiration for their mass marketing program.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1163" src="http://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/manscaped-rating-one-half-stars.png" alt="The Manscaped Lawn Mower 4.0 gets 1.5 out of 5 stars." width="750" height="150" srcset="https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/manscaped-rating-one-half-stars.png 750w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/manscaped-rating-one-half-stars-300x60.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
If you want to be groomed downstairs, there are much <a href="https://amzn.to/3mEXT67" target="_blank" rel="noopener">better and more affordable options</a>. If you are looking for a smooth shave that is safe for your fellows, skip Manscaped and get a good foil shaver. The <a href="https://amzn.to/3eacP7A" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bodygroom Series by Norelco</a> has always worked well enough for me so moving forward, I will stick with the tried and true.
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<title>The Parable of the Prom Night White Girls</title>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[Denzel Bryant]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Dear reader, below is the parable of the Prom Night White Girls, from The Liber Admiralis. Please read, understand, and discuss. This parable will be explained later for those that <a class="more-link" href="https://thegrandadmiral.com/2021/09/22/the-parable-of-the-prom-night-white-girls/">Read More ...</a>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>Dear reader, below is the parable of the Prom Night White Girls, from The Liber Admiralis. Please read, understand, and discuss. This parable will be explained later for those that are unable to reap the lessons therein:</h4>
Tyrell attended an integrated high school and had friends of various races. Although he had numerous friends, he was never considered one of the popular kids. As he neared graduation, he had never known the flesh of a woman, unlike many of his contemporaries.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1152" src="http://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/adventures-from-the-book-of-virtues.png" alt="Book of Virtues" width="613" height="345" srcset="https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/adventures-from-the-book-of-virtues.png 743w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/adventures-from-the-book-of-virtues-300x169.png 300w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/adventures-from-the-book-of-virtues-690x388.png 690w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/adventures-from-the-book-of-virtues-267x150.png 267w" sizes="(max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px" />
Most of the other Black kids at his school adhered to mainstream Black stereotypes. Tyrone, the star running back, scored touchdowns and had a few run-ins with some of the cheerleaders under the bleachers. It goes without saying that the hottest cheerleader, Stacy, only went with Chad the quarterback, but Tyrone preferred brunettes anyway.
Tyrell, on the other hand, preferred rock music and electronic gaming. PC master race, to be exact. His interests led him to spend much of his time with students of other races when the lunch bell rang. His exposure to other races also exposed him to the ladies thereof. No other young lady drew his attention more than Rachel, a pretty White girl with reddish-brown hair and blue eyes.
Tyrell studied Rachel. He had an idea of the type of guy that she liked. To mold himself into the ideal man, he went to the gym, read <a href="http://thegrandadmiral.com/tag/books/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">philosophical books</a>, and invested time learning how to speak English as White people do. He even invested in “No More Ebonics” courses on Udemy.
<h2>Prom night approaches…</h2>
After weeks of hard work, Tyrell was ready. He took the chance to ask Rachel to go with him. Rachel hinted that she may be interested but made it known that Tyrell had to pass her tests. He had to fix her computer, drive her and her friends to Starbucks, and complete various other tasks. There was even something about getting in a robot. Talk about “Shinji-coon”, am I right?
<figure id="attachment_1153" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1153" style="width: 550px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-1153" src="http://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/souryu-asuka-langley-anta-baka.png" alt="Asuka Langley - Are you a nigger?" width="550" height="443" srcset="https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/souryu-asuka-langley-anta-baka.png 550w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/souryu-asuka-langley-anta-baka-300x242.png 300w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/souryu-asuka-langley-anta-baka-186x150.png 186w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-1153" class="wp-caption-text">Rachel pretty much looked like Asuka from Evangelion.</figcaption></figure>
As a final test, Tyrell had to listen to country music at full blast, including choice selections from Johnny Rebel, while Rachel stomped on his testicles in high heels and called him the N-word. Tyrell had to withstand the pain, deny that it was happening, and thank Rachel for the privilege. Through all of this, Tyrell’s desire to share just one dance with Rachel helped him to bear the pain. She would soon be in his arms, and if he was lucky, he would get a goodnight kiss from his fire-haired goddess.
The day of the prom came, and Rachel told Tyrell that she would never be with a nasty Negro of his caliber. Distraught, Tyrell went to his locker and hung his head in shame. He heard scuffling behind him, and a voice whispering “I will go to prom with you. I like Black men.”
He turned around to see Dorothy.
<h2>Enter the landwhale…</h2>
Dorothy was what is colloquially known as a mudshark. Her pink flesh oozed from beneath her halter top and hung over her waistline, nearly to her knees. Her face was pocked with acne, and she smelled of tuna that had been left out in the sun for days. She was the textbook definition of grotesque. A Mark 82: 500 pounds and dumb. Yes, she was the archetypal mudshark.
<figure id="attachment_1154" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1154" style="width: 500px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-1154 size-full" src="http://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/doom-ii-mancubus-fat-white-woman.jpg" alt="Doom II Mancubus looks like a fat White woman" width="500" height="445" srcset="https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/doom-ii-mancubus-fat-white-woman.jpg 500w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/doom-ii-mancubus-fat-white-woman-300x267.jpg 300w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/doom-ii-mancubus-fat-white-woman-169x150.jpg 169w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-1154" class="wp-caption-text">Dorothy pretty much looked like a Mancubus from Doom</figcaption></figure>
Being the avid reader of <a href="http://www.thegrandadmiral.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">General Quarters</a> that he was, Tyrell was well-versed in the General Orders of Mating Operations. He recited the First General Order, “No Fatties, No Fuglies, No Faggots,” and walked away, leaving Dorothy the grotesque hambeast to be scooped up by common Negro Shawntavious.
“Shheeeit,” exclaimed Shawntavious, “Tyrell always be thinkin’ he be too good fo’ us. He don’t know what he be missin’. I gots me a White girl now! <a href="http://thegrandadmiral.com/2016/06/01/black-men-ugly-ass-women-stfu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SYSBM</a>! Us real Black men love a big woman!”
<h2>Was it all for naught?</h2>
That night, Tyrell did not go to the prom. He contemplated staying home to jack off and play video games but went to the gym instead. He graduated from high school having never enjoyed the company of a woman, but he had improved himself.
Simping for Rachel did not pay off, but he avoided the mark of shame by rejecting the bovine Dorothy. The lessons of <a href="http://thegrandadmiral.com/tag/self-improvement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">self-improvement</a> and discipline stuck with him, and while he enjoyed the company of his right hand on many a night, he did eventually come to enjoy that of Reiko, Rochelle, Rebecca, and Rosita.
Dear listener, please leave a comment if you think that you get the message of this parable. Until next time, Admiral Man, out.
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<title>Swagbucks Review – Don’t Quit Your Day Job</title>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[Denzel Bryant]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2021 13:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Swagbucks is a free online rewards program that advertises itself as a way to earn money doing tasks that one would already do. This may seem appealing for people that want to build multiple streams of income.
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Website testing and reviewing is one of my freelance gigs. I was hired to complete tasks on the platform to earn 300 Swagbucks (or SB, worth about one cent each). My payment has been received and the gig went well. My opinion of the site, however, is that it is absolute dog shit.
<h2>Completing Surveys</h2>
Surveys are probably the biggest earning activity that one can do on Swagbucks that is non-invasive. Surveys take anywhere from 5 minutes to an hour to complete and pay in the range of 15 to 150 Swagbucks. Remember, each Swagbuck is about one penny. About 90% of the time, I would get halfway through a survey only to be notified that I did not meet the desired demographic criteria. As a consolation prize, I would receive a single SB for my efforts. This wasted time brings back memories of Opinion Outpost.
<h2>Watching Videos to Earn Swagbucks</h2>
Watching videos is another way to earn money on the platform. Users must verify their phone numbers before earning from watching videos. Since the platform seems to have a block on VoIP phone numbers, I was unable to explore this option further. From what I have read, videos only pay 1 to 5 Swagbucks per view, and there is a cap on the number of videos one can watch in a day. In theory, one could have the videos run in the background while they are working or doing other tasks, but it really is not worth the effort.
<h2>Playing Games and Downloading Apps</h2>
Downloading games and apps can earn thousands of SB. There are several catches, however. Firstly, users would have to download the applications to their devices. Secondly, they must reach certain benchmarks such as beating a certain number of levels in a game or making purchases. These in-app purchases are made with real money. Finally, there is a one-week to one-month delay in the Swagbucks being credited to accounts. If I were interested in any of the games or apps listed on the platform, this would be a decent way to pocket some change, but it would not be worth going out of the way to do so.
<figure id="attachment_1145" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1145" style="width: 740px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-1145" src="http://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/play-games-swagbucks.png" alt="Play games to earn Swagbucks" width="740" height="430" srcset="https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/play-games-swagbucks.png 740w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/play-games-swagbucks-300x174.png 300w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/play-games-swagbucks-258x150.png 258w" sizes="(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-1145" class="wp-caption-text">Some of the crappy games that you can download to earn SB</figcaption></figure>
<h2>Referral Program</h2>
Swagbucks offers a <a href="https://www.swagbucks.com/lp-savings-button?cmp=695&cxid=swagbuttonref&rb=109478175&extRefCmp=1&extRb=109478175" target="_blank" rel="noopener">referral program</a> where users earn 10% of any earnings from people that sign up using their referral link. Any referred users that earn 300 SB within 30 days of joining will net you a 300 SB bonus. Good luck getting anyone to stay with the platform long-term though. After getting rejected from multiple surveys, the average user will probably drop out and find something less frustrating to do.
<h2>Final Verdict</h2>
Swagbucks (or Fagfucks, as I like to call it) absolutely sucks. I would not advise the platform for anyone trying to make extra money. To really make money on the platform, one would have to take lots of time completing surveys or downloading ad-ridden apps. Referrals would likely have to be whipped to make them earn the 300 SB within the 30-day limit.
This time is better spent leveling up a skill that will help you make more money at your job, finding a new job, or working a real side hustle. Researching markets and executing trades are also more effective ways of making money. Even clicking on the <a href="https://freebitco.in/?r=5339838" target="_blank" rel="noopener">free Bitcoin faucet</a> would be less time-consuming and probably more rewarding in the long run.
If you are really adamant about finding a way to make some additional pocket change, <a href="https://ibotta.onelink.me/iUfE/8cc13c64?friend_code=vkhvajb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sign up for Ibotta</a> instead. The Reptilians and Bilderbergers will know what you are buying from your scanned receipts, but the process is faster and it will not put you out of your way like Swagbucks will.
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<title>I Disagree with Joshua Fluke on Workplace Conversations</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Joshua Fluke is a social media sensation best known for touting remote work in the tech field. After having to return to the workplace, I have found myself watching his <a class="more-link" href="https://thegrandadmiral.com/2021/08/30/joshua-fluke-workplace-conversations/">Read More ...</a>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Joshua Fluke is a social media sensation best known for touting <a href="http://thegrandadmiral.com/2021/06/14/top-5-things-i-love-about-working-from-home/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">remote work</a> in the tech field. After having to return to the workplace, I have found myself watching his videos after forcing myself from bed for another day in the office. These videos do not really give me the solutions that I need to escape the wagecuck lifestyle, but they are a suitable amen corner.
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Joshua Fluke does an excellent job of pointing out some of the cringe-worthy incentives that managers are using to lure their workers back to the office. Ice cream and other sugary sweets seem to be some of the most common lures that bosses are using. They must have gotten their cues from <a href="http://thegrandadmiral.com/2021/05/28/4-most-ridiculous-ways-vaccine-is-being-marketed/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">those pushing the experimental vaccines</a> (which, by the way, are being made mandatory to continue working in some places).
<iframe loading="lazy" id="_ytid_85853" width="690" height="388" data-origwidth="690" data-origheight="388" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/D0CiTg-8Y_Y?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&modestbranding=0&rel=1&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&" class="__youtube_prefs__ epyt-is-override no-lazyload" title="YouTube player" allow="fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy="1" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=""></iframe>
Ice Cream Baby gives <a href="http://thegrandadmiral.com/2021/07/08/vax-that-thang-up-nah/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vax That Thang Up</a> a run for its money as the most cringe-worthy music video of 2021.
More time in the gym, saving time and gas money, not having to commute, and avoiding that last-minute request at 5:00 PM are all major reasons why I miss remote work. I am also the type to just put my head down and work. Personally, I do not care much for idle banter or office politics. I simply want to do my hours and get back to my personal life. I agree with a lot of what Joshua Fluke has to say in his videos.
<h2>Here is where I disagree with Joshua Fluke</h2>
A recent experience in the office reminded me of how it can be important to have face-to-face interactions with coworkers. While relevant conservations and communication can occur over messaging platforms, they are more likely to spark up when physically present in the office. In my case, a recent conversation with a coworker sparked me to begin mastering skillsets that will make me more efficient at my job and, more importantly, add another tool to my repertoire that can help me to make more money.
Yes, I would love to continue working from home, or better yet, to retire early. This is still the goal. However, mastering skills can potentially get us closer to the goal of leaving the workforce and living our dreams. Taking skillsets from our wagecuck jobs that can be used to advance our careers, freelance, or even save money at home is always an advisable tactic.
<h2>As I often say, your mileage may vary</h2>
Remote work is appealing to many, especially after many of us experienced it due to the COVD-19 shutdowns. Not taking the dubious vaccines just to be present at a job that we hate is also a plus. However, workplace interactions, learning, and training that are more likely to take place in-person than when working remote can be benefits of being physically in the workplace. One day, these interactions may lead you to be able to live the lifestyle that you dream of.
It all depends on your situation and aspirations. Joshua Fluke is in a position where he can easily live on passive income. He has already paid his dues in terms of developing skills and intellectual properties that garner income. If you are not yet in that position, it is unrealistic to expect the workplace to adapt to your whims.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1138" src="http://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/joshua-fluke-remote-work.png" alt="Joshua Fluke talks about remote work" width="550" height="312" srcset="https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/joshua-fluke-remote-work.png 550w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/joshua-fluke-remote-work-300x169.png 300w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/joshua-fluke-remote-work-264x150.png 264w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" />
As a Black man, I have always seen the workplace as a temporary means of survival. In today’s world of <a href="http://thegrandadmiral.com/2021/08/09/a-brief-look-into-the-mindset-of-vaxxcucks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vaxxcucks</a>, libtards, cancel culture, et al., this probably applies to straight White men to a degree as well, unless you’re going to run JBW and teach English in Asia. I still would not bank on playing <a href="http://thegrandadmiral.com/2016/10/06/dont-career-charisma-man/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Charisma Man</a> forever, though.
Make money, focus on your work, avoid bullshit whenever possible, and use your job to level up your skillsets whenever you can. While doing this, make sure to keep your physical and mental fitness at the forefront of your concerns, and always save and invest for both rainy days and the day that you can jettison the workplace forever. If there is one thing that Joshua Fluke has right, it’s that the workplace is not your home, and your coworkers are not your family. You will always be responsible for making sure that you accomplish your personal goals.
<h5>Joshua Fluke can be found on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-91UA-Xy2Cvb98deRXuggA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a>.</h5>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:30:31 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[As we move into the Fall, we are seeing a rapid push to force the jab into the arms of as many people as possible. Tinder badges, donuts, lottery drawings, <a class="more-link" href="https://thegrandadmiral.com/2021/08/09/a-brief-look-into-the-mindset-of-vaxxcucks/">Read More ...</a>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[As we move into the Fall, we are seeing a rapid push to force the jab into the arms of as many people as possible. Tinder badges, donuts, lottery drawings, and <a href="http://thegrandadmiral.com/2021/07/08/vax-that-thang-up-nah/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">90’s club anthem remixes</a> have not been entirely effective. Now, social out-grouping and workplace mandates are being employed. We are also seeing the rise of the evangelical vaxxcucks.
<figure id="attachment_1132" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1132" style="width: 538px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-1132" src="http://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/vaccinated-af-fatass-libtard-vaxxcuck.jpg" alt="Fatass landwhale vaxxcuck" width="538" height="717" srcset="https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/vaccinated-af-fatass-libtard-vaxxcuck.jpg 675w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/vaccinated-af-fatass-libtard-vaxxcuck-225x300.jpg 225w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/vaccinated-af-fatass-libtard-vaxxcuck-113x150.jpg 113w" sizes="(max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-1132" class="wp-caption-text">The cult of the experimental COVID vaccines is not about health, but about control.</figcaption></figure>
Vaxxcucks are an extension of the garden variety libtard that wants to control all others. Make no mistake, domination of one’s environment, including the inhabitants thereof, is a goal and survival mechanism for people of various beliefs, not just libtards, but the lefties tend to carry out their operations in a particularly sickening manner. The average big, bad, evil White Supremacist will just <a href="http://thegrandadmiral.com/2015/12/23/black-people-should-read-might-is-right/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">use naked force and cunning</a> to get their way. The lefty lib, on the other hand, embraces and spreads weakness as if it is the moral high ground.
Indeed, most of the vax shills are shitty-shaped dysgenic pigs. The <a href="https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/2106562-soy-boy-face-soyjak" target="_blank" rel="noopener">soyboy vaxxcuck meme</a> is spot on. If these people were so worried about health they’d enroll in a gym, eat healthier, and encourage those trying to be to fit to do so rather than trying to shame us. This is not about health; this is about shitty people finally being given a chance to be a part of a powerful in-group with the chance to ostracize others.
Make no mistake, however, the libtards and vaxxcucks are only useful idiots. As always it is the elites that are profiting and benefiting from all of this. So much for Marxism being for the little guy, eh?
To be fair and honest, conservatards are not always the healthiest people either. This was implied when they chimped out over Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” initiative. I’m no fan of the Obamas, and I understand the notion of freedom of choice, but some were caught up in their emotions and choosing to be slobs for the sake of being “rebellious”. As a side note, many Black c00nservatives have White wives that look like they are made of spare dinosaur parts.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1133 size-medium" src="http://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/vaxxcuck-retard-300x294.png" alt="A retarded vaxxcuck with vaccine passport" width="300" height="294" srcset="https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/vaxxcuck-retard-300x294.png 300w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/vaxxcuck-retard-153x150.png 153w, https://thegrandadmiral.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/vaxxcuck-retard.png 622w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />
The powers that be want us to be fat, dumb, and addicted to drugs and consumerism. True rebellion and freedom come in the form of fitness of mind, body, and if you will, spirit. The real revolution begins with improvement and development of self. Do not let the untermensch destroy your spirits. You must stay fit, healthy, and moving forward. In a worst-case scenario if the shit really does hit the fan, you’ll be thankful for it.
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