That's racist!

[508mikey]

Macy Gray Calls For the "Divisive" American Flag to Be Redesigned to Represent "All of Us" (msn.com)

Wow. Now they're coming after the American Flag.

Still waiting for the supposedly 'new' 20 dollar bills to come out

 

[FLVOL_79]

If someone had asked me a year ago what Juneteenth was I would have said I've never heard of it. A year later and it's a national holiday and I'm still not really sure what it is.

Its like Christmas Eve for Fathers day, with way less fanfare.

 

[Boca Vol]

Its like Christmas Eve for Fathers day, with way less fanfare.

LULZ!

 

[Boston Vol]

Oooh, "some people".

The horrible thing about the internet is that it allows nearly insignificant minorities of groups to appear to be much larger and more influential than they really are.

Yes some people. Like the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation, the city of Seattle, the Oregon Department of Education, and countless others in academia.

 

[AshG]

Yes some people. Like the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation. The city of Seattle and countless others in academia.

I'm in academia and am not hearing this from my work with education programs.

 

[Boston Vol]

I'm in academia and am not hearing this from my work with education programs.

Ok

 

[Orangeslice13]

I'm in academia and am not hearing this from my work with education programs.

I thought you were between academia right now.

 

[AshG]

I thought you were between academia right now.

Yes, but my previous work still stands. And I also continue talking with former colleagues.

 

[Orangeslice13]

Yes, but my previous work still stands. And I also continue talking with former colleagues.

So you’re out right now but know people who are in.
(I’m joking with you, in case that wasn’t obvious)

 

[Weezer]

Worse than the internet is social media. Social media is the tool of the "woke", and now we're seeing them eat their own. See Chrissy Teigen as an example.

 

[Weezer]

As I said in the "Juneteenth" thread, it's deserving of being a holiday, but it's being made a holiday now for political reasons. Celebrating when all Americans, regardless of race, were considered "free" is a significant event that deserves to be honored. I could question the date of the holiday, suggesting that maybe the day the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery was ratified as more significant, but it's still worthy of acknowledgement. I would think anyone who truly believes in equality would agree with that.

 

[AM64]

Still waiting for the supposedly 'new' 20 dollar bills to come out

Never I hope - that's one ugly broad.

 

[StillStanding]

There are major issues in the system that are impossible to overcome. I also do not like negativity judging a group of people based on their race.

Like white privilege? Diversity of opinion within any race is healthy. That means people are thinking for themselves instead of thinking as they’re told to think. You have your own distinct opinion. Do you expect all people in your given race to agree with your “enlightened” opinion? I hope not.

 

[jp1]

Macy Gray Calls For the "Divisive" American Flag to Be Redesigned to Represent "All of Us" (msn.com)

Wow. Now they're coming after the American Flag.

I think this is what people are fed up with. Sure racism exists and we should take all necessary steps to make sure it doesn't, however it seems everything is being made out to be some symbol of racism. Its drowning out the message.

 

[BayVol7]

BayVol, everyone!

Clearly, I am outmatched by your repartee.

There is truth in every joke

 

[C-south]

Its like Christmas Eve for Fathers day, with way less fanfare.

Juneteenth is when my kids go by me a couple dozen golf balls for Father’s Day.

 

[BayVol7]

I’ve read every one.
You’re a racist who thinks white people like yourself are the only hope for black people who can’t get ahead without you. You’ve never made a valid point.

This thread has completely changed since I’ve been here. The other ridiculous and racist thread has hopefully disappeared forever. I am happy with my contribution to the board

 

[C-south]

This thread has completely changed since I’ve been here. The other ridiculous and racist thread has hopefully disappeared forever. I am happy with my contribution to the board

Self admiration is the epitome of being a privileged racist.

 

[BayVol7]

I thought you watched the video. It’s literally explained in the first minute

^comments like these happen when you try and jump into other people’s convo without actually paying attention to the conversation

 

[Orangeslice13]

^comments like these happen when you try and jump into other people’s convo without actually paying attention to the conversation

 

[BayVol7]

Interpretation. You’re stupid and need me to a wokesplain things ro you.

To be clear scooby, I don’t think @Weezer is stupid. I think he, like a few other people here, refuse to be open-minded.

 

[BayVol7]

Perhaps they are born with incredible physical and athletic ability.

I think all people have some level or type of privilege

 

[BayVol7]

Yes I can prove it. White people excel even in countries where they are the minority and/or didn't colonize. Weird huh?

People here have made the argument that Africans thrive in this country as well. The comparison you are trying to make, doesn’t work.

Your entire hypothesis around "White Privilege" completely relies on Whites having implemented systems of systemic racism to achieve their superiority because with out that they wouldn't be successful. Sadly, you have failed to realize that isn't the case. I chalk that up to poor education and limited life experiences. I'd advise you brush up on human history, especially how early humans left Africa (a name given by Whites fyi). Then study up on how those humans adapted/evolved and the civilizations that sprung up where they landed. You might see a pattern and its pretty obvious, Mother Nature is racist.

Just no @ bold. Two awful points but I know this is the best you can do.
Please go watch the earlier video posted and then come back because I’d actually like to have a convo of substance about it.

 

[BayVol7]

Whites. Why? They are the majority. Basic math. Wait, is that White privilege? Math? lol.

The above doesn’t even make sense and you missed my point
Surprise, surprise.

 

[BayVol7]

Again, what does Trump have to do with a charity that raises money for one thing but spends very little on said mission while enriching leadership?

I don't support the Republican party, though I do feel they are the lesser of two evils. I am in fact on record saying I believed Tulsi was the best option last year, but she had too much common sense. In case you've missed it elsewhere I have little use for most Democrats and Republicans.

I certainly don't support organizations when some or a portion of their mission statement is contrary to my values.

If you didn’t vote red, it’s not worth me explaining because the point would be inapplicable for that reason.

Bottom line, we can all find reasons to be critical of almost anything. No matter how you slice this issue, the movement has done much more great than bad and that is what I support