Anonymous
Post 07/28/2015 08:57     Subject: White People - the documentary
Anonymous wrote:This threads is just a small example of why conversations about race can't progress and move forward toward reconciliation. Black and brown people are mad and want to be heard and white people don't care because they are just fine -- despite the tangible and non-tangible benefits many received via redlining and so on -- and so why should they talk/think/care about this?

'Murica man.
The "Murica" reference justnkakesmyounsoundmlike an idiot. In any event, when everything becomes a "micro-aggression" and whites are held accountable for actions they didn't commit, when every success or failure is deemed a result of race, etc., you burn people out and they cease to hear the message.
Anonymous
Post 07/28/2015 08:31     Subject: White People - the documentary
This threads is just a small example of why conversations about race can't progress and move forward toward reconciliation. Black and brown people are mad and want to be heard and white people don't care because they are just fine -- despite the tangible and non-tangible benefits many received via redlining and so on -- and so why should they talk/think/care about this?

'Murica man.
Anonymous
Post 07/28/2015 08:05     Subject: White People - the documentary
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Anonymous
Post 07/28/2015 07:35     Subject: White People - the documentary
Anonymous wrote:I'm really bored about conversations on race. Snoozefest.


No kidding! So so SO sick of it all.
Anonymous
Post 07/28/2015 00:16     Subject: Re:White People - the documentary
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:No one is making it all about race and microaggression - people are discussing this because black and brown people are getting killed everyday due to the history of racism in this country that views black and brown people as people who are less than or worse. We NEED to have the discussion and the education. It is imperative to making this country a better place and having it live up to its truest potential.


Women are also being oppressed every day. So are poor people. So are gay people. So are trans people. Lots of different groups of people find themselves subjects of societal discrimination.


What's your point? As a society, we are having those discussions about different types of discrimination. If you feel those issues are not discussed enough, feel free to advocate and start pertinent topics.
Now back to the issue at hand...
Anonymous
Post 07/27/2015 19:33     Subject: Re:White People - the documentary
Anonymous wrote:No one is making it all about race and microaggression - people are discussing this because black and brown people are getting killed everyday due to the history of racism in this country that views black and brown people as people who are less than or worse. We NEED to have the discussion and the education. It is imperative to making this country a better place and having it live up to its truest potential.


Women are also being oppressed every day. So are poor people. So are gay people. So are trans people. Lots of different groups of people find themselves subjects of societal discrimination.
Anonymous
Post 07/27/2015 09:15     Subject: White People - the documentary
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The whole concept of "white privilege" is racist to the core. It is simply turning the tables on past racism. It is just as wrong in this context as it was in times past.


I'd love to assume that you're just trolling, but there are too many other people who ignore all the statistics, studies, data and anecdotes that demonstrate otherwise and hold similarly ignorant, narrowminded points of view to be safe in that assumption. Unfortunately, whichever group you fall into,trying to convince you otherwise is probably futile.


Isn't it just another way to blame the victim?

Think about it.

My white children are now victims of white privilege. Instead of learning who they are deep down to the core, their whiteness will define who they are. I almost wish I had married my very dark-skinned former flame since this color war doesn't appear to be ending.

Anonymous
Post 07/27/2015 09:12     Subject: White People - the documentary
This solves nothing. It only alienates whites and creates a bigger division.

Maybe that's all "part of the plan?!?"
Anonymous
Post 07/27/2015 09:10     Subject: Re:White People - the documentary
Anonymous wrote:


This graphic is so funny!
Anonymous
Post 07/27/2015 09:06     Subject: White People - the documentary
Trying to turn the tide and make white people ashamed for things they didn't do, simply because they are white does not further the cause of ending racism.
Anonymous
Post 07/27/2015 08:53     Subject: Re:White People - the documentary
No one is making it all about race and microaggression - people are discussing this because black and brown people are getting killed everyday due to the history of racism in this country that views black and brown people as people who are less than or worse. We NEED to have the discussion and the education. It is imperative to making this country a better place and having it live up to its truest potential.
Anonymous
Post 07/27/2015 08:51     Subject: White People - the documentary
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'm really bored about conversations on race. Snoozefest.


Well, then you and your dismissive attitude are part of the problem.
The CONSTANT conversation is a big part of the problem.


Oh, because sweeping things under the rug works SO well for solving problems. Sure, if you're part of the ruling class - but if you actually want to change things, then, no. We have to review and respond and change.
Anonymous
Post 07/27/2015 08:06     Subject: White People - the documentary
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'm really bored about conversations on race. Snoozefest.


Well, then you and your dismissive attitude are part of the problem.
The CONSTANT conversation is a big part of the problem.


Yep, ignore it and it'll just go away
Make everything about race and micro aggression and make the problem worse.


this
Anonymous
Post 07/27/2015 00:53     Subject: White People - the documentary
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'm really bored about conversations on race. Snoozefest.


Well, then you and your dismissive attitude are part of the problem.
The CONSTANT conversation is a big part of the problem.


Yep, ignore it and it'll just go away
Make everything about race and micro aggression and make the problem worse.
Anonymous
Post 07/27/2015 00:30     Subject: White People - the documentary
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'm really bored about conversations on race. Snoozefest.


Well, then you and your dismissive attitude are part of the problem.
The CONSTANT conversation is a big part of the problem.


Yep, ignore it and it'll just go away