what is the real point of looting?

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Anonymous wrote:Hopefully, the AA leaders that will be front and center in the next few years will not condone this looting behavior. To be honest, this behavior simply reinforces stereotypes and does nothing at all to advance the discussion. It is shameful.

Speaking of reinforcing stereotypes, one of the more prevalent stereotypes out there that just irritates the hell out of me is the notion that of that there exists some mythical black leader who speaks for all black people.
NEWSFLASH: That is some straight up bullshit. There is no office called “Black Leader.” No one was ever elected as the leader of the black people — not Jesse Jackson, not Al Sharpton, not Oprah Winfrey, not anyone!
Black people are not monolithic. They are as diverse as any other American ethnic group. They are Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, and Independent. They are liberal, conservative, moderate, concerned or indifferent, rich, middle-class, and poor; and they have the same leadership as the rest of America — the President of the United States and the United States Congress. Blacks do not have separate leaders who speak for us.
Can we dispense with that dumb ass stereotype please?

Probably not. The same people Who spout on about black leaders are the same people who would scream "Gloria Steinem doesn't speak for me. All women are not the same." Or "the kkk doesn't speak for me!" It's very hypocritical and most of these peeps are blind to it.

Then WHY has no one outwardly told Al Sharpton or Jesse Jackson to shut the fuck up and go home? Because last time I checked they've stood at the podium of every black race fueled case I've seen in my entire lifetime.

Because the white media needs a black person to speak on their segment on the subject.

I'm taking about when they're standing beside the families, not the networks.

Yes, let's ask grieving families to make rational and logical decisions. Are you truly this stupid?!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Hopefully, the AA leaders that will be front and center in the next few years will not condone this looting behavior. To be honest, this behavior simply reinforces stereotypes and does nothing at all to advance the discussion. It is shameful.

Speaking of reinforcing stereotypes, one of the more prevalent stereotypes out there that just irritates the hell out of me is the notion that of that there exists some mythical black leader who speaks for all black people.
NEWSFLASH: That is some straight up bullshit. There is no office called “Black Leader.” No one was ever elected as the leader of the black people — not Jesse Jackson, not Al Sharpton, not Oprah Winfrey, not anyone!
Black people are not monolithic. They are as diverse as any other American ethnic group. They are Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, and Independent. They are liberal, conservative, moderate, concerned or indifferent, rich, middle-class, and poor; and they have the same leadership as the rest of America — the President of the United States and the United States Congress. Blacks do not have separate leaders who speak for us.
Can we dispense with that dumb ass stereotype please?

Probably not. The same people Who spout on about black leaders are the same people who would scream "Gloria Steinem doesn't speak for me. All women are not the same." Or "the kkk doesn't speak for me!" It's very hypocritical and most of these peeps are blind to it.

Then WHY has no one outwardly told Al Sharpton or Jesse Jackson to shut the fuck up and go home? Because last time I checked they've stood at the podium of every black race fueled case I've seen in my entire lifetime.

Because the white media needs a black person to speak on their segment on the subject.

I'm taking about when they're standing beside the families, not the networks.

Yes, let's ask grieving families to make rational and logical decisions. Are you truly this stupid?!

It has to start somewhere doesn't it?

[Anonymous]

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Yes, let's ask grieving families to make rational and logical decisions. Are you truly this stupid?!

It has to start somewhere doesn't it?

Usually, where it starts is "somebody else, who is not me, oughta do this thing." How about instead asking yourself what you can do?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Hopefully, the AA leaders that will be front and center in the next few years will not condone this looting behavior. To be honest, this behavior simply reinforces stereotypes and does nothing at all to advance the discussion. It is shameful.

Speaking of reinforcing stereotypes, one of the more prevalent stereotypes out there that just irritates the hell out of me is the notion that of that there exists some mythical black leader who speaks for all black people.
NEWSFLASH: That is some straight up bullshit. There is no office called “Black Leader.” No one was ever elected as the leader of the black people — not Jesse Jackson, not Al Sharpton, not Oprah Winfrey, not anyone!
Black people are not monolithic. They are as diverse as any other American ethnic group. They are Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, and Independent. They are liberal, conservative, moderate, concerned or indifferent, rich, middle-class, and poor; and they have the same leadership as the rest of America — the President of the United States and the United States Congress. Blacks do not have separate leaders who speak for us.
Can we dispense with that dumb ass stereotype please?

Probably not. The same people Who spout on about black leaders are the same people who would scream "Gloria Steinem doesn't speak for me. All women are not the same." Or "the kkk doesn't speak for me!" It's very hypocritical and most of these peeps are blind to it.

Then WHY has no one outwardly told Al Sharpton or Jesse Jackson to shut the fuck up and go home? Because last time I checked they've stood at the podium of every black race fueled case I've seen in my entire lifetime.

Because the white media needs a black person to speak on their segment on the subject.

I'm taking about when they're standing beside the families, not the networks.

Yes, let's ask grieving families to make rational and logical decisions. Are you truly this stupid?!

It has to start somewhere doesn't it?

Wow. You are that stupid. And a racist.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hopefully, the AA leaders that will be front and center in the next few years will not condone this looting behavior. To be honest, this behavior simply reinforces stereotypes and does nothing at all to advance the discussion. It is shameful.

Speaking of reinforcing stereotypes, one of the more prevalent stereotypes out there that just irritates the hell out of me is the notion that of that there exists some mythical black leader who speaks for all black people.
NEWSFLASH: That is some straight up bullshit. There is no office called “Black Leader.” No one was ever elected as the leader of the black people — not Jesse Jackson, not Al Sharpton, not Oprah Winfrey, not anyone!
Black people are not monolithic. They are as diverse as any other American ethnic group. They are Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, and Independent. They are liberal, conservative, moderate, concerned or indifferent, rich, middle-class, and poor; and they have the same leadership as the rest of America — the President of the United States and the United States Congress. Blacks do not have separate leaders who speak for us.
Can we dispense with that dumb ass stereotype please?

Probably not. The same people Who spout on about black leaders are the same people who would scream "Gloria Steinem doesn't speak for me. All women are not the same." Or "the kkk doesn't speak for me!" It's very hypocritical and most of these peeps are blind to it.

Then WHY has no one outwardly told Al Sharpton or Jesse Jackson to shut the fuck up and go home? Because last time I checked they've stood at the podium of every black race fueled case I've seen in my entire lifetime.

Because the white media needs a black person to speak on their segment on the subject.

I'm taking about when they're standing beside the families, not the networks.

Yes, let's ask grieving families to make rational and logical decisions. Are you truly this stupid?!

It has to start somewhere doesn't it?

Then here let me start! This white person posting doesn't represent me or other white people. He is an idiot. There you go!

[Anonymous]

Animals.

[Anonymous]

Wait. This is ridiculous. We are getting sidetracked by a red herring here. sharp ton and Jackson do speak for some people. Not all. Regardless. The insinuation that looting and rioting is limited to Black people is absurd and offensive, as is the idea that one or two men speak to an entire black community.

Perspective is desperately needed here folks.

[Anonymous]

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Yes, let's ask grieving families to make rational and logical decisions. Are you truly this stupid?!

It has to start somewhere doesn't it?

Usually, where it starts is "somebody else, who is not me, oughta do this thing." How about instead asking yourself what you can do?

I'm white, my opinion on how to to help doesn't matter according to DCUM today.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hopefully, the AA leaders that will be front and center in the next few years will not condone this looting behavior. To be honest, this behavior simply reinforces stereotypes and does nothing at all to advance the discussion. It is shameful.

Speaking of reinforcing stereotypes, one of the more prevalent stereotypes out there that just irritates the hell out of me is the notion that of that there exists some mythical black leader who speaks for all black people.
NEWSFLASH: That is some straight up bullshit. There is no office called “Black Leader.” No one was ever elected as the leader of the black people — not Jesse Jackson, not Al Sharpton, not Oprah Winfrey, not anyone!
Black people are not monolithic. They are as diverse as any other American ethnic group. They are Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, and Independent. They are liberal, conservative, moderate, concerned or indifferent, rich, middle-class, and poor; and they have the same leadership as the rest of America — the President of the United States and the United States Congress. Blacks do not have separate leaders who speak for us.
Can we dispense with that dumb ass stereotype please?

Probably not. The same people Who spout on about black leaders are the same people who would scream "Gloria Steinem doesn't speak for me. All women are not the same." Or "the kkk doesn't speak for me!" It's very hypocritical and most of these peeps are blind to it.

Then WHY has no one outwardly told Al Sharpton or Jesse Jackson to shut the fuck up and go home? Because last time I checked they've stood at the podium of every black race fueled case I've seen in my entire lifetime.

Actually the folks in Ferguson did say just that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How am I condoning it? If not for the riots, we wouldn't have heard of Michael Brown. That's not condoning looting. That's just a fact.

Most Americans do not have an issue with protests. They have helped make great changes to our country.
You, however, ARE condoning rioting and looting. Peaceful protests are not what caused the total destruction and damage to over 25 businesses in Ferguson last night. Looting and rioting are what caused that.
If you think the Ferguson case would not have been heard of but for the rioting, then you are condoning rioting and looting.
The family of Martin Luther King Jr. and the people who participated in the marches back during the civil rights movement would take great exception to your comment.
Rioting and looting leads to nothing positive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:^ Because Al S. and Jesse J. represent AA people. They are their leaders.

White people to Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity and their words carry weight.

I will assume they are your leaders.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hopefully, the AA leaders that will be front and center in the next few years will not condone this looting behavior. To be honest, this behavior simply reinforces stereotypes and does nothing at all to advance the discussion. It is shameful.

Speaking of reinforcing stereotypes, one of the more prevalent stereotypes out there that just irritates the hell out of me is the notion that of that there exists some mythical black leader who speaks for all black people.
NEWSFLASH: That is some straight up bullshit. There is no office called “Black Leader.” No one was ever elected as the leader of the black people — not Jesse Jackson, not Al Sharpton, not Oprah Winfrey, not anyone!
Black people are not monolithic. They are as diverse as any other American ethnic group. They are Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, and Independent. They are liberal, conservative, moderate, concerned or indifferent, rich, middle-class, and poor; and they have the same leadership as the rest of America — the President of the United States and the United States Congress. Blacks do not have separate leaders who speak for us.
Can we dispense with that dumb ass stereotype please?

Probably not. The same people Who spout on about black leaders are the same people who would scream "Gloria Steinem doesn't speak for me. All women are not the same." Or "the kkk doesn't speak for me!" It's very hypocritical and most of these peeps are blind to it.

Then WHY has no one outwardly told Al Sharpton or Jesse Jackson to shut the fuck up and go home? Because last time I checked they've stood at the podium of every black race fueled case I've seen in my entire lifetime.

Actually the folks in Ferguson did say just that.

Why was Al Sharpton standing next to the parents of Michael Brown during their press conference?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:free goods, no cops, no punishment... all gain, no loss for the looters.

I'd argue that there is a long-term loss for them, but obviously they don't have the foresight to see it. "Free" stuff today, but if you destroy the businesses in your neighborhood where do you go to buy those same goods tomorrow or next week/month?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:^ Because Al S. and Jesse J. represent AA people. They are their leaders.

White people to Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity and their words carry weight.

I will assume they are your leaders.

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