Solid Blue Sister - My Turn to Talk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS3p5P95TBw&t=14s Once again, we'll tell you. Black people in America obviously have a diversity of identities and experiences. But often in public opinion research, they are lumped together with a tiny sample size in an amalgamated category of “Black,” or sometimes the even vaguer “people of color.” This obscures important distinctions among Black people, despite the fact that understanding these differences is essential to addressing their range of priorities and effectively engaging them in the political process. Some assume that a majority of Black people live in urban areas. But when looking at the respondents in our survey, 45% self-identify as living in cities, 30% in suburbs, and 20% in small towns and rural areas. That means the majority of Black people live in non-urban areas today. Half rent and half own their homes. When asked about issues the federal government could address that would personally benefit their lives, our survey found that Black people across America prioritize kitchen-table economic priorities and urgent challenges threatening their neighborhoods. But the salience of issues varies among different segments of people. This emphasis on issues that impact daily life indicated that many in the survey feel economically pinched. We asked respondents whether their financial situation had gotten better, worse, or stayed the same over the last two years. Twenty-two percent said things had gotten better, 27% said worse, and 50% said it had stayed the same. Women were 11 points more likely than men to say their situation has worsened. It is telling that so few Black Americans perceive that they have benefited during this period of relative economic prosperity in the country. Black people have many priorities, and addressing them would make a real difference for people. Two-in-three respondents say that they would personally benefit “a great deal” from seven of the 17 priorities we tested. These include fundamental economic issues such as making housing more affordable and lowering the cost of health care, but also urgent challenges like reducing racism and improving water and air quality. This last priority was also one we frequently heard in our focus groups. The bottom of the priority list included issues, while crucially important, that some assume are the top issues for Black people, such as criminal justice reform, gun laws, and voting rights.   Is this too much to ask?

People say "two wrongs don't make a right" to argue that retaliating with another bad action doesn't justify the initial offense, but they might say it while doing something wrong because they're using the phrase to deflect, justify their own perceived right to retaliate ("they had it coming"), or try to balance the scales of justice, even if their response is still wrong, highlighting the conflict between ideal morality and human impulse for revenge or perceived fairness.  Episode can be viewed on Friendly Difference Podcast/Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqVlsW5lefM&t=2064s

Does it matter what the apology is for? Apologies are often considered overrated when they are insincere, premature, or used to avoid accountability, as they may fail to restore trust or even increase negative feelings. However, genuine, timely, and responsible apologies remain valuable tools for resolving conflict and acknowledging feelings. Key perspectives on why apologies may be considered overrated include: Lack of Substance: A simple "I'm sorry" without acknowledgement of the specific hurt can feel empty. Backfiring in Rejection: Using "sorry" when rejecting someone (like for a date or job) can make them feel worse rather than better. Overuse: Constant, unnecessary apologizing—like for minor inconveniences—can diminish the value of a real apology and make the speaker seem less confident. Misplaced Focus: Insisting on a "sorry" can be a way to force someone into your perspective, whereas focusing on accountability and action is often more productive.  **************************************  

What's fair when it comes to bio parents gifts? Should biological parents play favorites? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Should a spouse adopt or raise children born from significant others infidelity? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

When to set boundaries. ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Do you have the strength to fight back?

Does integrity mean anything anymore? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

When is compromise too much. ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Are they considering the consequences and the child's future? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

When people try to make up for past mistakes or transgressions or actions. ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

People are greedy. This is a fact. However, can greed harm us to the point of destruction? Or, can greed be a positive thing? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

What do you do? And, does it matter who it is? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Is it better to be an outcast instead of being part of the ‘in' crowd? (This was a great panel conversation.) ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

People who sit next to you when there are plenty of empty seats. (Let's talk about personal space.) ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Are we full of ourselves if we want to be successful? Is it too much to want the moon and the stars? Is it too much to want to achieve certain goals? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Should you only do the minimum required at a job if you're not getting paid enough? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Who do you trust most? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Do you have time for yourself? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Prove I'm Not. ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Does it catch up to us when we least expect it? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Is not always fun. ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

How do you know an adult is a bully? Be it a neighbor, boss, teacher, parent, spouse or even a friend. What are the signs? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Are you one of those people? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Why do some people NOT know how to be a friend? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

And what should we do with them? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

If their parents purposely put them in the public eye? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Ever wish you had do-overs? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Ever wish you had do-overs? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Do you know when your kid isn't cute or are you blinded by being their parent?  How should you respond when they push their kid on you fishing for a compliment when this kid is neither cute nor well behaved? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Do some people court trouble and blame it on others? ie: Is the writing on the wall but we refuse to see it? Do we blame others when things don't go right in our lives? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Is there ALWAYS a favorite? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Why are single mothers judged so harshly by society? Why not judge fathers the same? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Every life has a story; When should we mind our own business? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Should surrogates be legal? Do surrogates have the right to change their mind? Should laws require children be told who their biological parents are in case of an emergency? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

What is a customers responsibility? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Is there a difference with children growing up? Does discipline drive respect. ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Did the media purposely make Hip Hop something negative or did the artist have a hand in the narrative? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Do you ever wish people the drama queens or kings would just go away?  Why are some people insistent on creating drama and yes, chaos? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

When do you call someone a hypocrite? Are you a hypocrite in hiding? Is hypocrisy throwing stones in a glass house? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

The justice system is not fair and at times downright corrupt. Why should I be REQUIRED to serve? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Can it creep up on you or was it already there? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Is gullible and sucker the same thing? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Is it really necessary to cuss to make a point? Does cussing make a joke funnier? Are you considered a wuss if you don't cuss? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

If people get upset over someone else's views, they should stay out of conversations. ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Sigh… ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Do we have a right to look down on someone's employment choice just because we wouldn't do it? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Do you enjoy other people? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

What is loyalty? Is loyalty trust? How important is it in a relationship? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Is it puppy love? How much are the girls at ‘fault'? ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister

Learn to talk to people. Rudeness is at an all time high. ⚑ CONNECT WITH ME ⚑  Email➜ solidbluesister@gmail.com Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/solidbluesi... Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/solidbluesis... Twitter ➜ https://twitter.com/solidbluesister Tumblr➜ https://tumblr.com/solidbluesister TikTok➜tiktok.com/@solidbluesister