And people will help you. Just passers-by. Hello Eneha, I like your post. I am a black man born and raised in England. Liverpool to be precise, and have often thought of visiting Moscow. I have always been curious about how I would be treated.
Having read yours and other post I decided to reply to yours. Thank you for your input, I will visit next year. The history of Russia is the story of another world. Russia is a completely different kind of civilization. Russian — for them there is no such concern for money, as in other nations. For the Russian do not care how much money you have, how many academic ranks or nationalities do you have. Russian is important, as you are a person; kind or evil, modest or defiant. Most of all in the world, Russians value kindness, justice, reliability and loyalty.
Russians are very proud of their history. In Russian history there is a lot of heroism, self-sacrifice. So, never speak of the dark history of Russia. It is not true. Russia has a great history. We are Russians. We never had black slaves. The state pursues marginal groups of neo-fascists.
Does it very much, more than in Europe. We were always good to American Negroes. Angela Davis and Martin Luther King are the heroes of our communist childhood. Communism strongly condemned racism. But a white Amerkian can sometimes get into trouble in Russia.
I am going to Moscow tomorrow, albeit for a day But I will go. I might leave my valuables in an airport locker just in case, I am genuinely not scared of racism as I encounter enough of that In the USA and also back where I call home in Brazil , but I Love this post, maybe I will find a white man to go with me. As a black male traveler, I have been blessed so far to not experience racism on my traveling journeys. I admire your courage for traveling to a place that has countless stories of racism against blacks.
I would love to travel to Russia but with everything going on today, I do fear for my safety sometimes. Places like Russia would have to be a group visit or at least know somebody. Not a solo trip like I normally do. Moscow and what is now called St. Petersburg have been by design, best foot forward shiny examples to the western film and press. Many residents of these cities have been conditioned through the past until present to know they uphold an international image which includes tolerance to American society of which Black people are integral.
An understanding of the open cities of European Russia would be helpful. Out of the interest of foreign journalists and westerners grasp of the now Russian federation are the small cities of the heartland.
Moscow and St. Petetsburg are among the most westernised cities of Russia. Falling in step with Europe and American experience these cities do not disappoint western reports. The Lake Biakal area, the whole of the Asian Soviet Union, the temperate area of the vast Siberian plains to the far east give a much better account of the Federation than the touristy or foreign impacted cities so often cited by the west, in this case American negroes.
The brutal facts remain that slavery in the Soviet Union and the Russian Fatherland was an internal function which negated importing Negro slaves. That said there are no Black sections to Russian cities or the multitude of smaller towns comprising the Russian Federation.
The European cities of Russia are decidedly for the priveliged society and no doubt an over the top experience for the Americans including their negro attache. They have been the best vehicle for the spread of Russian opposition of racial tolerance. The are large populations of indigenous peoples throughout Asian Soviet who have integtated into the masses that their story of tolerance would be meaningless. This means nothing. The fact that you were with a white man makes this whole post even more meaningless — almost insulting, actually.
Did you read the post? I basically highlighted that my positive experience may have been supported by this factors…. Maybe being married to a white man you lost yourself some- And this does happen! Next time go alone and report back to us. I think looking at Russia through American eyes,media foul I grew up with russians. Well, I am an African dude presently studying in Russia. To them, you are dark skinned. But that is not the point of my comment.
Also, the attention triples when you are with a white girl. Experiences in Moscow and St. Petersburg may be different. Russians living in these two big cities are used to seeing foreigners of other colour. Have I met nice people in Russia? Yes, the majority are! I have had many positive experiences where I was treated with love way more than I can remember. For the long stares?
You get used to it and turn a blind eye. Long stares are a cultural thing. I am white and getting on in years. I often dress in Russian clothes. I have always been stared at in Russia for much longer than in other countries.
Usually, they are trying to work out who you are and where you are from. Good luck with your studies. Thanks for your input. Thank you so much for this post, Oneika, and for your measured and balanced perspective.
I live in hope! Funnily enough, Jamaica is one of the most racist places on the planet as is well documented on Google or YouTube. Each to their own. Just my view point but there you go. But to get a true perspective on racism and racist societies amongst black Countries that expect to live for free with no work input, look no further than Zimbabwe or South Africa. Want to call me a racist, go ahead.
Extreme right all day long. No not racist just a nut job! I personally have never had any interest in going there. They were brought out of Africa to learn economic socialist principals. The education the third world black received was to further the Russian influence in his home country. The African student returned to his country after his schooling. There is no black part to any former Soviet cities or Russian cities in modern times.
The lack of racism directed against you was in general due to the Russian attitude that blacks are actually inferior to whites, it was similar in Nazi Germany where surprisingly black people were treated well, once again the sentiment was there is no need to fear them as they are beneath us. I traveled to Russia in I was in Moscow, and then in the southern part in the Caucus Mountains.
I too, was greeted well. I had no problems whatsoever in Moscow. Once I got into the mountains, it was different, not in a bad way. They called all of the ones from the back to see me. Keep in mind, most of the people in the mountains have never seen a black person in the flesh. It was like me running into Beyonce. From then on, a lot of people that I interacted with wanted to take pictures with me and welcomed me into their country and homes. One highlight part was when we ran into a class of students probably middle school age.
When they saw me, their eyes lit up like they just saw Santa Claus. They all hugged me and took pics and selfies. My ultimate favorite moment was when we stayed with a family after hiking.
There were two young children, a girl and her younger brother. The sister was 5, the brother was 4. After starring and smiling at me, we ended up playing a game where one of us hid a toy while the other counted and looked for it.
She counted in Russian, I in english. That country is full of love. Very well written article. But I do know that non Caucasians must think twice about visiting parts of the world where rule of law is arbitrary. There are evil troublemakers everywhere.
They just tend to display more when they know they can get away with violence. Hmmm just realized that also applies to the police here in the States too.
My experience Oneika the Traveller […]. Went on Cyprus holiday with my female black friend I am also black female only problems we faced was from Russians , they would not enter an elevator if we were in there, they physically barged infront of us at the bar the bartender told them to wait their turn, we had the lingering looks which was not just curiosity…would I visit Russia? Tell the truth you moron. But their pride and arrogance is the worse.
Every race has good people and bad people. And besides, cheer up, because the new generation will not tolerate racism, sexism, and being homophobic. As someone who was married to a Russian at one time, I can weigh in on this one. He always told me never to go to Moscow by myself.
I have Russians in the family and I was told Russians love their way of life and would die to protect it. I will say madam ease stop saying things to get likes and views on YouTube when you have only been in the country for vacations, i you keep misleading people this way its not fine.
Mind you you came with your husband you had a protection no one will abuse you or say foolish things to you because of your husband. With all die respect label your video well and only say things you think. We can send your ad to people via their Website Contact Form. St Petersburg is my next big vaca! I dont care if we get stared at all day. We get stared at pretty much everywhere we go. Stares and rude looks dont hurt us. Black British female here. Married to a White British male.
I visited Paris two years ago for a long weekend, no problems. Have also visited the South of France St Raphael and absolutely loved it. No strange looks and great service. And the weather in the South is lovely. So I have to consider my status there as a British tourist and not as an unwelcome migrant. We also visited Turkey. NO problems. But Greece, go to Greece, Naoussa is an amazing little island. Also, I know that us Chinese people have a bad reputation now, with the coronavirus and citizens being racist to blacks, which is totally not fair.
I am a well educated student who grew up in an accepting household and an international school that celebrates diversity and love. At my college, I have black friends and we get along just fine. I respect them and they respect me, and my friends are from a lot of different nations.
One of my teachers is black, and she and I also have a good teacher-student relationship. Yeah…soooo…your 31 points could have been condensed into 6 and 4 of them were moronic and not actual points. Having said that, it seems you are facing immense pressure to be vaccinated………I can see why. Im sorry about your son. My condolences to you. IF they tell you jump from the hill, you would def do it like the moron you are lol. I see you are even getting hatred and ridicule in some comments here.
It is FDA approved C. People stop being self-righteous a-holes about it and stop discriminating against those who cannot or will not get it E. The lab created mRNA strands have actually been proven to break down in the body this is touted but not at all proven yet.
There was an instance of COVID spreading through a completely vaccinated nursing home and killing many completely vaccinated residents. This type of group-hate has led to many atrocities over the course of history. Thank you for this article.
You took the words right out of my mouth! They are all liars and they have no control over our bodies. Those who wish to belittle the ones who refuse to take the vaccine are the ones who have been deceived by the workers of Satan. Revelation King James Version 23 And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived.
Strongs Concordance Dictionary Merchants in this verse is Pharma. Sorceries in the verse is medication.
I would advise all to turn back to God and trust in Him and not men of this world. He tells us not to trust no man but in Him alone. You have to choose. God says, He knows His sheep and His sheep knows Him. Do you know God? Do you follow the world instead of Christ?
Or are you a child of God and stand up against the enemies of this world? I am a mother of two who currently is overwhelmed. But everyone is telling me to. Pray for me and my loved ones. You may wish to wait for a non-mRNA vaccine, several are in development and trying to get approval from the FDA for emergency use or full approval.
Two are Covaxin from a company called Ocugen, and Novavax from Novavax company. They are still dangerous because they contain the spike protein, but so does the virus.
The FLCCC does say to get the vaccine, but I assume they include this statement in an attempt to not get censored, as they provide a wealth of alternative treatments that are proven to be more effective than the typical treatment you might receive in hospital.
Specifically, Ivermectin is used in covid patients in India and other countries around the world, and is very effective if administered early, before major damage occurs. FLCCC has resources for that as well. What a load of crap!! Thanks for this! This piece agrees with science that you can find at pubmed and biorxiv. There are more effective treatments than those typically administered at hospitals.
Ventilators are an anti-treatment for this disease. There are more effective ways to prevent covid infection than a vaccine. What a worthless, unreasoned and potentially dangerous rant. Just to take the most nonsensical example: Bill Gates is pushing the vaccine because he wants the world to be depopulated? Good luck in trusting God, Mr Weissman. The whole point is that covid does not kill everyone. It kills some of the weak and sick and untreated just like every other human virus ever.
And yes, Gates is in favour of population reduction and is pushing this medication hard. These are just facts. Do some study before going on the hunt for free thinkers, because your comments make you sound like Joseph Goebbels.
Or perhaps we are not interested. Higher than flu so its not the deadly killer they were hoping for. Cant wait to see how his hesrings end. Considering the survivability rate of covid is approximately Just thinking out loud excuse me. Bertie, then people like you would be walking endlessly in circles not knowing what to do.
Talking to themselves. The virus is treatable and they took the stuff off the shelves. Even with the billions of dollars in lab hotrodding! Hadda come up with a little sure fire method.
Hail hail! Step right up and get your virus incubator starter shot! How could you not have suspicions? Look at these peoples track record. Trace the money. The whole piece is an anti-science, anti-community narcissistic piece of self justification that is a mirror image of what the Trump cranks south of the border are spouting. Except not really because those that produce the drugs are exempt from any liability if the drugs they create permanently harm or even result in the death of anyone who take them.
Convenient right? South of what border? What is this insanity? What has bewitched so many, this is cult-like behavior? Is this article a way to gather data on people who just want to be left alone? I would love to talk to you, genuinely, bc I need to meet these people who hate these other innocent ppl so much? It is quite terrifying and I just cannot believe You are real? Free thinkers are rare, most outsource their thinking to authorities they trust or have been taught to trust.
Most people will follow the majority, so all that needs be done is to manufacture a fake majority consensus and the rest is just propaganda.
Only a few nodes need be captured to subvert the whole hierarchical network, and anyone positioned to speak out will have to throw their life down the toilet in order to do so; people have learned nothing from the likes of Julian Assange and Edward Snowden, let alone history. For me the question is why would this guy write those 1st 2 sentences.
When do you suppose this definition was written, and who do you suppose wrote it? No problem, they just change the dictionary. Problem solved. So true. Hod bless you. Thanks for update. Very interesting. Stay safe from fear mongers. You are the free rider and at some point you will only wish you had COVID rather then whatever it is that you took in your arm.
Three facts that must be put together: Bill Gates is touting these vaccines as essential to the survival of the human race. Bill Gates, perhaps the richest man in the world, has also not been injected. No rush. Uh, no. This is the greatest medical experiment in the history of the human race. The whole thing stinks. Texas or Florida are best bets at this point.
Godspeed Reply. Why resign? I really hope your kidding too…you should make a website devoted to the Millions who recovered. Eat little sheep eat. The whole think stinks. Now make a site dedicated to those who died shortly after taking the vaccine.
They are not, but Bribem and his idiot followers are. Hi: You are absolutely correct! And yes it is your a choice everybody has the right to chose what happens to their bodies. I stand with our Australian comrades…hold that line! Perfectly said!! I choose not to listen to a government that is controlled by people with less education than a highschool student……… Reply. Appreciated in advance for your kind scientific explanations Reply.
Spot on. You probably also belive the earth is flat. Darwin is in hell. He will not be dealing with me. Good luck folks Reply. I love this! Thank you!! I certainly agree! The Cult of the Vaccinated consumes the mind and destroys the compassion of each of its members Reply.
Agreed, vaccine manufacturers are exempt from liability. The law was passed in Yo maybe he just got in a crash. Good luck long term, youre lucky you didnt die or incapacitate short term like hundreds of thousands that pfizer and corrupt gov has ignored Reply.
Watch this kids. Hate to tell you believer. You are walking dead and you are too stupid to even realize it,lol Reply. Yes to recall Gavin Newsom, Biden, Harris…etc. They should also stop treating smokers, drug and alcohol abusers, and the obese. Idiot Guinea pig. RIP Reply.
Guinea pig Reply. Over a thousand years in Spain until the purge I understand your passion, Peter. You are eager to make your points well.
So we should stop treating flu patients if they didnt get the flu shot? Ok Gestapo. Same with alcoholics, smokers, drug addicts, and overeating obese…. Idiot Reply. Doctors and nurses signed up to treat the sick — we have never told a patient you can not be treated unless you can prove you did not cause your illness this is foolish at best Reply. Bunch of idiots…… Reply.
You must have spike protien in the brain Reply. Thank you. Please keep fighting. Exactly Reply. I second Sadie, Ron. Good luck Reply. Amen sister, Old Marine Reply. Idiot RIP Reply. IF they tell you jump from the hill, you would def do it like the moron you are lol Reply.
But I have to mention one that you didn't include: Satchel Paige. Per Hack Wilson his fastball "looked like a marble when it crossed the plate" and Dizzy Dean said his "fastball made his own look like a changeup".
Beyond that, I know of no other to speak about. Great read here, and I enjoyed it immensely. He was an amazing sample of a human in regards to the physical, that's for sure. No one but Nolan played that many seasons I was 12 years old then I can't even express how happy I was when the Rangers got him, as I don't live too far out of Dallas - and I was there at his second to last MLB start, he was 46 years old, throwing regular 96 mph fastballs, and his cureveball was devastating. Nolan Ryan was a bit before my time, but I agree that Clemens was special as well with his velocity, but i haven't seen anyone like Verlander or Champan or Zumaya for that matter.
With something like this , it is very important to include relievers. It's a feat to throw the ball over mph.
It doesn't matter if he's only throwing one inning or nine. People forget that Champman was a starter still throwing mph late in the games in Cuba. That's also what makes Justin Verlander special as he has been clocked over mph quite a few times late in games. Not sure I agree entirely, Mark. I haven't had coffee yet so I'm not feeling too up to thinking a lot; but one thing for sure, fans like to see those impressive numbers, so there's likely some sales involved in it all.
Nolan Ryan, in his prime with the Angels, got clocked at roughly MPH measured only 10 feet in front of home plate. Mark Wohlers pitched for years on TBS and threw his better fastballs in the mid to upper 90's. Why did he, all of a sudden, start throwing pitches ? Because the modern guns that came out at that time measured the speed at the release, not down toward home plate. It has nothing to do with "airing it out". Pitchers have always "aired it out".
It has to do with the reference point. And that is why they seem to throw harder as a group today. It's that simple. Sunshine, if there were hardball leagues for people my age I would be in heaven, and I wouldn't care what injuries I got in the process! FSlovenec , Thanks very very much! I've never got to meet a solitary player; but I sure enjoy the game! Well done I love the game, have been a fan since at age 5 in Cleveland.
Yes of course! Thing is There was a game once where Nolan Ryan threw nearly three hundred pitches It's always sad to me to see how so many come and go I enjoyed reading this hub, although it was heart-breaking to see what happened to J. I never knew his story before now. I suppose it's fair to include relievers, but I think the starters who had to pace themselves for a whole game deserve the lion's share of credit. Statistical joy in Baseball! WWII sure screwed it up some Interesting hub.
I always think about what could have been with guys like Bob Feller and Ted Williams. I voted this hub up. In the old days, they only wore leg pads, gloves and the vital 'box' or genital protector.
But nowadays helmets are always worn too. Hey Paraglider! I'd love to be a Cricket man! I've never seen it played or televised in the USA I know it is similar to baseball in some ways, but that is all I know! Hey Tom, I was going to ask you about that - Chapman starting, I mean. I'm hoping that our Feliz comes back from surgery okay That means Feliz would be right there with Chapman if it works out Cool deal seeing Koufax pitch!
I got to see Nolan a few times over the three seasons he played with Texas - we used to go as a family quite a bit back then. OK fucker I'm back, damn you guys. I not only got to see Koufax pitch at Crosley Field but he played college ball where?
The University of Cincinnati! And I only lived 2 blocks from there so I saw him pitch there before the majors. I really do gotta' stop :-P. Hi Wesman - I guess you're not a cricket man, but for a long time the fastest ever cricket bowler was a Wes- Wes Hall Wesley of the West Indies, credited with mph deliveries. But the truth is that nobody really knew before the technology was there, to measure accurately.
I'm not sure the weight of a baseball? WTF man? Less than 1 month man and I'm fired up too. We got rid of some dead weight in the off season and picked up a good lead off hitter and Chapman might be starting this year which has been the plan all along. We got a guy in the minors Louisville named Billy Hamilton that's probably gonna' be up next year that you will hear about if you haven't already. Hits over. Last year he got the AA record can't remember the exact but it was well over I gotta' stop man, it's your fault though.
Go Reds!! Go Rangers!! Go baseball except the Cardinals, fuck them :- Good hub, I've gotten to see some of those guys pitch. See there I go again. It's pretty certain Sandy Koufax could throw that hard too - I remember reading that when he came up he was known for a monster fastball, but he couldn't find the strike zone Nolan Ryan, in my opinion Great overview of the greatest pitchers, Wes. I also appreciate the chess-like mastery of Sandy Koufax.
But I agree, there is Nolan Ryan, and then everyone else. How in God's name can a human arm throw so hard for so long and not just fall off? Great Hub! He quickly became one of the top power pitchers in the American League, no small feat on a team that still included Bob Feller, Bob Lemon and other top pitchers, going 16—10 with a 2.
He appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine on May 30, It was the first time in MLB history a regular starting pitcher averaged over one strikeout per inning. Vellur - thanks very much! As I'm near Dallas, Texas - we're all waiting to see what our Neftali Feliz can do when he returns from his surgery later this year! This is an awesome hub and I really enjoyed reading it. All of the players you have listed were or are still very hard throwers.
I remember Bob Feller as a young kid when he was in the twilight of his career with the Indians. Didn't Cleveland in also have a young hard-thrower by the name of Herb Score who saw his season come to an end when he was hit in the face or head by a line drive off the bat of Gil MacDougal? Voted up and sharing with followers and on Facebook. Also Pinning. An interesting read, great write. I know the game baseball and how it is played.
Never knew so much, informative and interesting hub. Voted up. Jools99 - Thanks very very much! Yeah, I'd have loved to have been able to find some video of Dalkowski, but I don't guess there is any out there anywhere.
Great hub! Good luck. That said, I was honestly disappointed. I wanted to see the work of that genius up close again. His words were out of concern after reading the expression of an aristocratic daughter. But if I think about it carefully, all of his credits will be taken by His Highness again, just like the time of the report. It may have been rude to invite him in the first place. As a result, it is a luxury item that is rarely available in this royal capital.
I became more and more interested in Allen. TL:- she will not even realise how this interest will change to affection in this festival. After that, I helped with what His Highness said on the theme decided by him. I also suggest that we should listen to the people in the class who are from there and ask for their cooperation.
But my opinion was not heard. In the end, I gave up and decided to summarize the history and contents of the support system that can be found by looking up in the library. I keep preparing for the exhibition with a feeling of impatience, and after some time decide to return to the dormitory.
As I walked down the hallway, I saw that woman standing with her back against the wall. When I ignored her and tried to pass by, she said with a provocative smile. Thereupon, all my patience ran out at once, and when I noticed, I was waving my right hand. But at that moment, I heard a sneezing sound that was too deliberate.
Thanks to that, I returned to my senses and lowered my right hand. And Amy-sama also? Ah, maybe you were talking? Excuse me! Thanks to Allen, I regained my composure and warned the woman, knowing that it was useless. Your Highness is the future king of this country. You who do not understand the role of the royal family and the aristocrat is not suitable for him. Then, I walked toward the dormitory. Thanks for the chapter! Awesome translation!
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