To WP: What Can Black People Do to Improve Race Relations in this Country?

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By your rationalization, the white man has slaughtered his own people since the beginning of time (the Holocaust comes to mind).

You are absolutely correct. Man's inhumanity to man is boundless, but it is not limited to one race, or ethnicity, or religion, or culture. It isn't just a U.S. thing or a white thing. It is a human thing.

Has anyone suggested otherwise?

BTW, you gotta admit the white man has truly effed over many.

Because they are Satan.

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The definition of racism has always been tied to POWER

Get yourself a DICTIONARY.

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Besides, it's not like individuals are powerless. a black manager has the POWER to hire and mistreat employees based on race. A black male has the POWER to specifically seek a white victim to rape and kill, for instance.

White men have the power to rape entire villages of women, kill their men, destroy and pillage their land and then clean it up as if they rescued the people from bad living conditions. Then on the other side of the world, white men have the power to corrupt and destroy the entire financial system, start wars and profit off of them, make a killing off of their financial corruption, and then laugh about how you are so focused on the evil black man who shot his neighbor.

But you are right. Everyone has power.

Umm what about marion barry, rangal, waters, jessie jackson's son, pg county executive jack johnson, multiple elected dc figures. It's not a white thing it's power and money that causes corruption.

Whaaaat? Marion Barry and Jack Johnson were exterminating entire races of people, raping the women? And claiming their land? And starting wars? I didn't know.

But I see...it is not a white thing when it comes to whites...it is based on the individual. White people don't do those things...corrupt people do. But when it comes to blacks then they don't get that same courtesy because blacks are violent as a whole. So an ignorant black person didn't do x- blacks did it. Got it. Thanks.

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The definition of racism has always been tied to POWER

Get yourself a DICTIONARY.

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Besides, it's not like individuals are powerless. a black manager has the POWER to hire and mistreat employees based on race. A black male has the POWER to specifically seek a white victim to rape and kill, for instance.

White men have the power to rape entire villages of women, kill their men, destroy and pillage their land and then clean it up as if they rescued the people from bad living conditions. Then on the other side of the world, white men have the power to corrupt and destroy the entire financial system, start wars and profit off of them, make a killing off of their financial corruption, and then laugh about how you are so focused on the evil black man who shot his neighbor.

But you are right. Everyone has power.

Umm what about marion barry, rangal, waters, jessie jackson's son, pg county executive jack johnson, multiple elected dc figures. It's not a white thing it's power and money that causes corruption.

Whaaaat? Marion Barry and Jack Johnson were exterminating entire races of people, raping the women? And claiming their land? And starting wars? I didn't know.

But I see...it is not a white thing when it comes to whites...it is based on the individual. White people don't do those things...corrupt people do. But when it comes to blacks then they don't get that same courtesy because blacks are violent as a whole. So an ignorant black person didn't do x- blacks did it. Got it. Thanks.

LOL. did you read the trayvon Martin threads...

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Anonymous wrote:I would like to be judged less. I feel like with AA women (rarely with men) that I am constantly being judged. My every word is being analyzed to see if I am racist. Did she buy that fried chicken for th team because we are black? Did she really just touch my child's head? Did she really just say "girlfriend" she would never do that with white chicks.

Stop telling me I don't understand, I know I don't understand anymore than I understand raising a girl (which I have also never done). I am sure there are things you don't understand, I don't point them out ever.

I feel like I am on egg shells].

I have many good friends that don't act that way and accept me for who I am.

But I feel like the interview process is tortuous.

This sounds like it's more your issue than AA women. You need to work on being more secure in your decisions and less worried about what someone is thinking/saying. In actuality, you have no idea if your perceptions are real or imagined.

I think the PP's perceptions are real. Definitely think that they have been "testing" her.

I think they are real because I will get a sanity check from my other AA Friends and they will confirm, oh she's really sensitive, you can not be real with her, etc.

Also, especially at work, they will go to somebody and "vouch" for me. She is one of the good ones don't be like that to her.

I am not a sensitive person. So for 20 year I have have said to myself, okay, I don't understand what they have had to go through and I am not going to scare off that easy. I think most people are just going to walk away from that situation.

We need to come together not push each other away. I care but I am getting old and have less energy.

But I know the right thing to do is to be companionate.

Again, this sounds like an insecurity issue. Because of some issues with black folks at work, you have attributed this behavior to other blacks and wonder if they similarly question you.

No I am saying all people act this way, I would never say all. If you,relate to this situation I ask that you give a person a break and not assume they are racist until they prove themselves otherwise. Don't be quick to read something into every awkward statement. You do not want to be judged based on your skin color. I do not want to be judged based on my skin color.

Maybe it has nothing to do with your skin color and they just don't like you. Maybe you are a nice person really, or maybe you come off like a bitch. Or maybe they don't care either way and they are just there to get a paycheck and go home- not to join a happy sister social circle. Stop worrying about what people think and just do your job.

Or what I am saying is valid, and you could learn something about race relations but are too close minded to do so. But I have faith that somebody read what I wrote, admitted to their self that they do it and will make an effort not to. Because I am an optimist.

Maybe you are right and maybe not. But you sound really insecure and you need to focus more on the work you are getting paid to do. They are not paying you to host a race relations summit. Just do your work and get that chip off of your shoulder.

[Anonymous]

@21:04

Would you rather be right or happy? You sound sad, but think you,are always right.

[Anonymous]

Because they are Satan.

I am not a dramatic person, but I read comments like this and want to cry for all of our children--no matter what their race--because their is no hope for humanity.

[Anonymous]

oh, shit. "there is not hope"

[Anonymous]

Most black people I interact with are at work.

I don't give anyone "attitude" at work. If my boss asks me to jump, I am in the air asking, "how high?".

I have supervised many people over the years and the ones who have given me attitude about what is or is not their job or appropriate to ask them to do... are usually women of color. I cringe to say it, but it's true.

Now, as a woman, I can understand being sensitive to some things. If my boss asked me to make coffee for a meeting, for example, when that's not part of my job or there's a male who should be doing that, or could just as legitimately do that... I might be steaming inside. I might wonder if it's because I'm female. But if the man signs my paychecks, he'll get the darn coffee, with a smile, and meanwhile I'll be looking for a job.

I don't want to have to explain to my front desk receptionist why it really is her job to do x y z and that we all have to do what our boss says, and get a snotty attitude about it. I've had to deal with this so many times over the years, it's very discouraging.

Speaking correctly and being polite and pleasant go a long way for people of any race.

[Anonymous]

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Would you rather be right or happy? You sound sad, but think you,are always right.

Everyone is not out to get you. Stop whining and move on.

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Would you rather be right or happy? You sound sad, but think you,are always right.

Everyone is not out to get you. Stop whining and move on.

I counsel people like you. You have a lot of growing to do. Good luck with that.

[Anonymous]

You can start by stop acting like you own Georga Browns.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You can start by stop acting like you own Georga Browns.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most black people I interact with are at work.

I don't give anyone "attitude" at work. If my boss asks me to jump, I am in the air asking, "how high?".

I have supervised many people over the years and the ones who have given me attitude about what is or is not their job or appropriate to ask them to do... are usually women of color. I cringe to say it, but it's true.

Now, as a woman, I can understand being sensitive to some things. If my boss asked me to make coffee for a meeting, for example, when that's not part of my job or there's a male who should be doing that, or could just as legitimately do that... I might be steaming inside. I might wonder if it's because I'm female. But if the man signs my paychecks, he'll get the darn coffee, with a smile, and meanwhile I'll be looking for a job.

I don't want to have to explain to my front desk receptionist why it really is her job to do x y z and that we all have to do what our boss says, and get a snotty attitude about it. I've had to deal with this so many times over the years, it's very discouraging.

Speaking correctly and being polite and pleasant go a long way for people of any race.

Let me whip out my pen and paper, those are great tips pp!

*Smile, pull up pants, speak softly, move to a nicer neighborhood*

AA posters, how did you manage to survive all of these years without this level of insight?

I hope you all have enjoyed getting these condescending comments off your chests today.

- Until tomorrow folks

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I quit
I quit
I quit again
There are some IGNANT mofos on this thread
Including the trolls posting ridiculous s*** I don't think even they believe
You got me, you win
I got caught up
If I smoked weed I would need a joint right now
Lawdddd!

Examine how you write and the words you use, then think long and hard why you have failed to assimilate into American culture when so many relative newcomers have done so nicely.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I quit
I quit
I quit again
There are some IGNANT mofos on this thread
Including the trolls posting ridiculous s*** I don't think even they believe
You got me, you win
I got caught up
If I smoked weed I would need a joint right now
Lawdddd!

Examine how you write and the words you use, then think long and hard why you have failed to assimilate into American culture when so many relative newcomers have done so nicely.

Better get started on that homework assignment. PP may hire you to clean his/her home if you manage to shape up internet speak.