How can someone be born and raised in the DC area yet still be racist?

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Anonymous wrote:I think a lot of newer transplants forget the roots and history of DC and the region. We're in the south.

True. Yet DMV folks speak of the South with such derision.

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Anonymous wrote:Because DC is a racist city. We (try to) keep black poors in their quadrants/place. We made up ‘boundaries’ (not in or out of the districts) to keep the blacks/poors out of the NW schools. Because gentrification has pushed out all the blacks/poors for your loft studio.

I’ve lived in small towns in fly over country and DC. DC is way more racist.

This. But the DMVers will never believe you.

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Anonymous wrote:It's easy. Look at the schools. I've never lived in an area with de facto segregated schools such as Langley, TJ, Discovery Elementary (No Va.) I don't know as much about MD or DC schools but I would have to assume that they are more diverse overall.

You do know that TJ is 70% Asian

Other than that affluent whites have re-segregated schools economically in areas like Arlington, Chevy Chase, McLean and upper NW DC.
It is middle class areas with more diverse schools.

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Anonymous wrote:Because DC is a racist city. We (try to) keep black poors in their quadrants/place. We made up ‘boundaries’ (not in or out of the districts) to keep the blacks/poors out of the NW schools. Because gentrification has pushed out all the blacks/poors for your loft studio.

I’ve lived in small towns in fly over country and DC. DC is way more racist.

^This is a sweeping generalization. I would argue that DC proper may be but *most* of the people in DC are not natives. That means they are coming here from somewhere else...maybe your fly over towns?

Because “true” DC folks can’t be racist.

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Anonymous wrote:It's easy. Look at the schools. I've never lived in an area with de facto segregated schools such as Langley, TJ, Discovery Elementary (No Va.) I don't know as much about MD or DC schools but I would have to assume that they are more diverse overall.

Some schools in DC are primarily black. No diversity.

That said, “diversity” is usually a goal for white people, many of whom were raised to think not being racist is being colorblind. They don’t get it. They also want “diversity” for their child’s perceived benefit and it never occurs to them that some other communities might now want diversity at all. The call for diversity in schools is just another feature of white privilege.

What?

What about this don’t you understand?

White people are the only people who clamor for “diversity” as if it is some panacea for systemic racism. People of color don’t think this way. Diversity doesn’t magically make racial conflict stop. That’s a myth. It’s an extension of the “I don’t see color” mantra whites raised by well-meaning but clueless parents. People of color WANT to be seen. And valued. For who they are. They don’t want to be literally whitewashed.

There's nothing special about people if color. So no, they don't get any special treatment.

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Anonymous wrote:America is the racist shit hole; not other countries.

Everywhere else is better than us, and fair.

You obviously haven't traveled much. Racism, sexism, classism is alive and rampant in MOST countries.

Yeah, all things considered, the US is pretty relative to elsewhere.

India, for example, has a rigid caste system based on skin color.

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Anonymous wrote:It's easy. Look at the schools. I've never lived in an area with de facto segregated schools such as Langley, TJ, Discovery Elementary (No Va.) I don't know as much about MD or DC schools but I would have to assume that they are more diverse overall.

Some schools in DC are primarily black. No diversity.

That said, “diversity” is usually a goal for white people, many of whom were raised to think not being racist is being colorblind. They don’t get it. They also want “diversity” for their child’s perceived benefit and it never occurs to them that some other communities might now want diversity at all. The call for diversity in schools is just another feature of white privilege.

What?

What about this don’t you understand?

White people are the only people who clamor for “diversity” as if it is some panacea for systemic racism. People of color don’t think this way. Diversity doesn’t magically make racial conflict stop. That’s a myth. It’s an extension of the “I don’t see color” mantra whites raised by well-meaning but clueless parents. People of color WANT to be seen. And valued. For who they are. They don’t want to be literally whitewashed.

There's nothing special about people if color. So no, they don't get any special treatment.

It has nothing to do with being “special.” And you are a racist.

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Anonymous wrote:Ya'll DC is in the deep south. Virginia was the capitol of the Confederacy. Have you never looked up at Lee Mansion on the hill in Arlington?

Actually it is the Custis Lee mansion, built by slaves owned by Martha Custis Washington. From that vantage point look across the river to Georgetown University whose slaves were sold to build part of the school. Look down the mall to the Capitol which was built by slaves. Go to any of the Union forts scattered around Arlington and Alexandria that were built by freed slaves impressed by the Union Army.

Slavery tainted many who are considered heroes. But then zikysses Hrsntbfid make his wife sell her slaves because he was an abolitionist.

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Ulysses Grant

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Anonymous wrote:Because DC is a racist city. We (try to) keep black poors in their quadrants/place. We made up ‘boundaries’ (not in or out of the districts) to keep the blacks/poors out of the NW schools. Because gentrification has pushed out all the blacks/poors for your loft studio.

I’ve lived in small towns in fly over country and DC. DC is way more racist.

^This is a sweeping generalization. I would argue that DC proper may be but *most* of the people in DC are not natives. That means they are coming here from somewhere else...maybe your fly over towns?

Because “true” DC folks can’t be racist.

The fact is DC is made up of A LOT of people who are NOT FROM HERE that's fact. So where are/did they learning their racist beliefs/behaviors?

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Anonymous wrote:I would say one would have had plenty of positive and negative interactions with people of all shades, creeds, races in this region.

Honest question, how can someone still have such views when the area is so diverse?

Unfortunate realization: virtually 99% of all crime in DC is committed by youngish black males. I returned here after college fully woke and somewhat strident about it, but over the last many years, I've reached the point where I can't reconcile the progressive dogma with the realty of DC's crime statistics. And I really have no patience left for street criminals and shooters.

I don't think noticing this makes me racist, but I'm sure others disagree.

You aren't wrong to notice aa crime but the problem is that the crime stems from economic inequality stemming from systemic slavery stemming from slavery. So pointing out aa crime comes off racist to some as it does nothing to acknowledge/address/solve the continued issues still existing today- it only victim blames. Yes criminals are victims too- just not always tragic or sympathetic figures. Hard to feel sorry for someone when they rob you/assault you. I know this has turned some of my coworkers very racist- the things they say would NEVER have come out of their mouths before they too were victimized.

Really? So, every or even most economically disadvantaged person commits crime?

Sorry but your theory is flawed.

Crime stems from - in no particular order- bad parenting, lack of God in ones life,poor choices, bad peer group, and being taught that life doesn’t matter.

You can’t be serious.

Today, completely and absolutely serious. And, the lack of God in our public discourse doesn’t help either.

When God is used in public discourse, He's used to oppress. So, no thank you.

Not true, if God is used in His real sense, like our founders did. He is the source of all freedom and liberty.

You are nutty. I am a staunch atheist and so are most people I know. You aren't fooling anyone.

Tolerance works both ways, PP. Chill on name calling the poster that references their belief in God.

DP. Yes, the important thing here isn’t that PP is a religious nut job, it’s that PP uses religion as an excuse for her/his racism.

PP who made the God comment. How in the world do you get that (bolded?) Ny church is one of the most diverse in the city and we love all, as Jesus did.

Oh, and to the "staunch atheist." Of course most people you know are atheists. You have chosen a very limited world view in which to marinate yourself.

Not believing in some fairy tale told to control the masses doesn’t give someone a limited world view. It probably actually allows them to understand more about all religions. But I digress, I wish everyone had ignored the silly god part of this and focused on the “being taught that life doesn’t matter”. This is exactly what BLM should be focused on, teaching black people, from birth, that their lives DO matter and they shouldn’t throw them away with violence or petty street crime. You can both accept that our society is fundamentally racist and expect personal responsibility.

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Anonymous wrote:I would say one would have had plenty of positive and negative interactions with people of all shades, creeds, races in this region.

Honest question, how can someone still have such views when the area is so diverse?

White supremacy doesn’t disappear bc you live in a diverse area.
I moved here from the south a few years ago - and I’ve found that DMV folks think that they are NOT racist because they are liberal/progressive and bc the area is diverse. It’s the biggest lie. They are some of the most racist and xenophobic people I have ever met if you truly listen to the way the speak and watch the way they treat people. I think there are a lot “well meaning” racists who “don’t see color” around here.

Bingo

Wander over to the real estate forum. I am surprised that the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law hasn’t brought a fair housing complaint against it

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Anonymous wrote:I would say one would have had plenty of positive and negative interactions with people of all shades, creeds, races in this region.

Honest question, how can someone still have such views when the area is so diverse?

Unfortunate realization: virtually 99% of all crime in DC is committed by youngish black males. I returned here after college fully woke and somewhat strident about it, but over the last many years, I've reached the point where I can't reconcile the progressive dogma with the realty of DC's crime statistics. And I really have no patience left for street criminals and shooters.

I don't think noticing this makes me racist, but I'm sure others disagree.

You aren't wrong to notice aa crime but the problem is that the crime stems from economic inequality stemming from systemic slavery stemming from slavery. So pointing out aa crime comes off racist to some as it does nothing to acknowledge/address/solve the continued issues still existing today- it only victim blames. Yes criminals are victims too- just not always tragic or sympathetic figures. Hard to feel sorry for someone when they rob you/assault you. I know this has turned some of my coworkers very racist- the things they say would NEVER have come out of their mouths before they too were victimized.

Really? So, every or even most economically disadvantaged person commits crime?

Sorry but your theory is flawed.

Crime stems from - in no particular order- bad parenting, lack of God in ones life,poor choices, bad peer group, and being taught that life doesn’t matter.

You can’t be serious.

Today, completely and absolutely serious. And, the lack of God in our public discourse doesn’t help either.

When God is used in public discourse, He's used to oppress. So, no thank you.

Not true, if God is used in His real sense, like our founders did. He is the source of all freedom and liberty.

You are nutty. I am a staunch atheist and so are most people I know. You aren't fooling anyone.

Tolerance works both ways, PP. Chill on name calling the poster that references their belief in God.

DP. Yes, the important thing here isn’t that PP is a religious nut job, it’s that PP uses religion as an excuse for her/his racism.

PP who made the God comment. How in the world do you get that (bolded?) Ny church is one of the most diverse in the city and we love all, as Jesus did.

Oh, and to the "staunch atheist." Of course most people you know are atheists. You have chosen a very limited world view in which to marinate yourself.

Not believing in some fairy tale told to control the masses doesn’t give someone a limited world view. It probably actually allows them to understand more about all religions. But I digress, I wish everyone had ignored the silly god part of this and focused on the “being taught that life doesn’t matter”. This is exactly what BLM should be focused on, teaching black people, from birth, that their lives DO matter and they shouldn’t throw them away with violence or petty street crime. You can both accept that our society is fundamentally racist and expect personal responsibility.

Um, you are the one that called out the God mention and called attention to it.

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Anonymous wrote:I would say one would have had plenty of positive and negative interactions with people of all shades, creeds, races in this region.

Honest question, how can someone still have such views when the area is so diverse?

Unfortunate realization: virtually 99% of all crime in DC is committed by youngish black males. I returned here after college fully woke and somewhat strident about it, but over the last many years, I've reached the point where I can't reconcile the progressive dogma with the realty of DC's crime statistics. And I really have no patience left for street criminals and shooters.

I don't think noticing this makes me racist, but I'm sure others disagree.

You aren't wrong to notice aa crime but the problem is that the crime stems from economic inequality stemming from systemic slavery stemming from slavery. So pointing out aa crime comes off racist to some as it does nothing to acknowledge/address/solve the continued issues still existing today- it only victim blames. Yes criminals are victims too- just not always tragic or sympathetic figures. Hard to feel sorry for someone when they rob you/assault you. I know this has turned some of my coworkers very racist- the things they say would NEVER have come out of their mouths before they too were victimized.

Really? So, every or even most economically disadvantaged person commits crime?

Sorry but your theory is flawed.

Crime stems from - in no particular order- bad parenting, lack of God in ones life,poor choices, bad peer group, and being taught that life doesn’t matter.

You can’t be serious.

Today, completely and absolutely serious. And, the lack of God in our public discourse doesn’t help either.

When God is used in public discourse, He's used to oppress. So, no thank you.

Not true, if God is used in His real sense, like our founders did. He is the source of all freedom and liberty.

You are nutty. I am a staunch atheist and so are most people I know. You aren't fooling anyone.

Tolerance works both ways, PP. Chill on name calling the poster that references their belief in God.

DP. Yes, the important thing here isn’t that PP is a religious nut job, it’s that PP uses religion as an excuse for her/his racism.

PP who made the God comment. How in the world do you get that (bolded?) Ny church is one of the most diverse in the city and we love all, as Jesus did.

Oh, and to the "staunch atheist." Of course most people you know are atheists. You have chosen a very limited world view in which to marinate yourself.

Not believing in some fairy tale told to control the masses doesn’t give someone a limited world view. It probably actually allows them to understand more about all religions. But I digress, I wish everyone had ignored the silly god part of this and focused on the “being taught that life doesn’t matter”. This is exactly what BLM should be focused on, teaching black people, from birth, that their lives DO matter and they shouldn’t throw them away with violence or petty street crime. You can both accept that our society is fundamentally racist and expect personal responsibility.

Um, you are the one that called out the God mention and called attention to it.

You do realize there are more than just 2 people who post on DCUM right. Roll your stupid eyes right back at yourself.

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Anonymous wrote:I would say one would have had plenty of positive and negative interactions with people of all shades, creeds, races in this region.

Honest question, how can someone still have such views when the area is so diverse?

Unfortunate realization: virtually 99% of all crime in DC is committed by youngish black males. I returned here after college fully woke and somewhat strident about it, but over the last many years, I've reached the point where I can't reconcile the progressive dogma with the realty of DC's crime statistics. And I really have no patience left for street criminals and shooters.

I don't think noticing this makes me racist, but I'm sure others disagree.

You aren't wrong to notice aa crime but the problem is that the crime stems from economic inequality stemming from systemic slavery stemming from slavery. So pointing out aa crime comes off racist to some as it does nothing to acknowledge/address/solve the continued issues still existing today- it only victim blames. Yes criminals are victims too- just not always tragic or sympathetic figures. Hard to feel sorry for someone when they rob you/assault you. I know this has turned some of my coworkers very racist- the things they say would NEVER have come out of their mouths before they too were victimized.

Really? So, every or even most economically disadvantaged person commits crime?

Sorry but your theory is flawed.

Crime stems from - in no particular order- bad parenting, lack of God in ones life,poor choices, bad peer group, and being taught that life doesn’t matter.

You can’t be serious.

Today, completely and absolutely serious. And, the lack of God in our public discourse doesn’t help either.

When God is used in public discourse, He's used to oppress. So, no thank you.

Not true, if God is used in His real sense, like our founders did. He is the source of all freedom and liberty.

You are nutty. I am a staunch atheist and so are most people I know. You aren't fooling anyone.

Tolerance works both ways, PP. Chill on name calling the poster that references their belief in God.

DP. Yes, the important thing here isn’t that PP is a religious nut job, it’s that PP uses religion as an excuse for her/his racism.

PP who made the God comment. How in the world do you get that (bolded?) Ny church is one of the most diverse in the city and we love all, as Jesus did.

Oh, and to the "staunch atheist." Of course most people you know are atheists. You have chosen a very limited world view in which to marinate yourself.

You deny the role of systemic racism and instead blame inequalities on “moral failings” such as “lack of god”.