Author: LawyerLiv
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Death & Revolution
A Man is Dead. Human Life is Sacred. Gun Violence is Horrendous. May God receive him. I can never speak ill of the departed, my moral code does not permit. I, however, can speak ill of YOU. You randoms, pushing forced compassion down our throat. Conservative Christians popping out of nowhere to “denounce…”. Where y’all…
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Most People Are Not Free
Most people are not free…They live calculated, precise lives. Shackled with heavy family expectations and societal pressure. They live to impress those they love and to oppress those they hate. They are burdened by 1000 Commandements and random Etiquette Rules. Because, explain to me, how placing my elbow at the dinner table will curve my…
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The Adelsons & Marara Mandazi
It is Monday Morning, a colleague asks, what I’m working on; waking up is what… Only thing keeping me energized is tea masala spice I got in Kenya and (Chateau Marara Lookalike) Mandazis I got from African Soul Food. Atlantans, be sure to patronize our Kenyan Sister… I check emails while listening to the Adelsons…
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Babylon
Sitting in Church, Pastor makes reference to Babylon. The Rastafarians come to mind. War mode activated. I will pray for my enemies another day. Rastafarians long described Western Civilisations as Babylon. A Biblical methaphor for corrupt, oppressive, exploitative systems. Then, revolutions came. U.S. saw a shift in mentalities. De-segregation took place in schools in 1954.…
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I met Mobutu, forgot to ask of his twin wives.
Congolese Politician Mobutu is considered one of the most flamboyant African strongman ever. First, based on his policy of Authenticité, he rejected all colonial ties & renamed himself Mobutu Sese Seko Kuku Ngbendu wa za Banga. Translated as “The all-powerful warrior who, because of his endurance and inflexible will to win, goes from conquest to…
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Am I Humble?
I like to define Rwandan culture as a silent culture. Kirazira to overly speak of your emotions, failures, fears, grief, etc. I never fully belonged because I am the American person you greet at the store and they tell you their neighbor stole their cat. I don’t believe in taboos, in secrecy, in the evil…
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Meet Tidjane Thiam
It is as if our regions are allergic to brilliant men & women… Check this out: Ivory Coast’s presidential elections are set for next month & we are unfortunately foreseing chaos. I have confirmed we will not observe these elections. Generally, when we observe we are to maintain neutrality. Remember when I observed US elections…
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Rwandan Style Orgy
Just came from Starbucks, left a tip but barrista didn’t notice. Kinda want my $2 back. I must be a fake humanitarian because I always want credit… Also, le nouveau son de Tayc et Charlotte est doux deh! “Dis moi qui t’a blessée, je ne peux pas laisser oh!” La La La… “Girlllll – what…
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A Quickie on Marxism, Socialism, Communism
It is 3am, creative juices are highest “iyo nicuye” – which is when I work on “Ode to My Father”. (First Book) The topic of Sankara possibly being a Socialist comes up in my research. These economic systems STAY confusing me. So… I call for a quickie. Not the type others are engaging in at…
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Perfect Gentleman, Alas…
I am in love thrice the year so I realize I am not exactly credible on the subject. I like a man who supports all my follies. Who does not seek to edit me as many men tend to do… As if – I am an unfinished draft of sorts! As if I want to…
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