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It Continues To Amaze Me, Ma'am, That People Have Trouble With This.... The Magistrate May 2014 #1
Post removed Post removed May 2014 #138
It's willful I think MattBaggins May 2014 #240
Defintely BainsBane May 2014 #255
How dare you call me that! Zenlitened May 2014 #2
Actually, that showed up much later. But thanks for being the first... So to speak. ;) freshwest May 2014 #189
You had to know it was coming BainsBane May 2014 #284
! M0rpheus May 2014 #3
Thanks! BainsBane May 2014 #5
You're welcome! M0rpheus May 2014 #139
You are too awesome. bravenak May 2014 #84
Just for that... M0rpheus May 2014 #142
OK that is awesome. nt redqueen May 2014 #146
Wow! Who knew the Cybermen could dance? A vast improvement in the genre, thanks! n/t freshwest May 2014 #190
You should see how the Ood bust a move, then! M0rpheus May 2014 #243
Very, very well put!! alittlelark May 2014 #4
Brava! sheshe2 May 2014 #6
I had a similar experience BainsBane May 2014 #12
I'm still angry betsuni May 2014 #16
kick & recommended. William769 May 2014 #7
I am reminded once again about that Cornel West conversation ... TreasonousBastard May 2014 #8
I expect a lot of times the cops aren't aware they are profiling BainsBane May 2014 #10
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2014 #19
Jesus. BainsBane May 2014 #22
"Black men are by nature criminals." Sadly, I think much of the downplaying of police profiling etc. nomorenomore08 May 2014 #24
This message was self-deleted by its author AverageJoe90 May 2014 #34
I actually didn't read that particular post because it got deleted before I could see it. nomorenomore08 May 2014 #35
Whoops. My mistake. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #37
How do you know what was in that post? BainsBane May 2014 #38
I honestly assumed that NMNM08 had actually taken a quote from the troll. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #41
+1, they're not aware... They are trained to think less of blacks and Hispanics uponit7771 May 2014 #29
They are very much aware aware of what they are doing. giftedgirl77 May 2014 #95
The semi-conscious level is exactly why privilege discussions are spot on. Gormy Cuss May 2014 #126
They get so defensive betsuni May 2014 #9
I really wish you'd find the time to actually learn what's going on around here, TBH. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #36
Whatever, Dad. betsuni May 2014 #69
You are a piece of work BainsBane May 2014 #81
"I've never in my life encountered anyone so unable to see outside of himself." And with that...... AverageJoe90 May 2014 #85
You did it. bravenak May 2014 #90
+10000000000 redqueen May 2014 #147
I could introduce you to someone just as unable to see outside himself if you haven't eaten recently IrishAyes May 2014 #260
Someone is working over-time to silence your voice in this thread. Sissyk May 2014 #186
Some things are more than just "opinion." I absolutely agree. nomorenomore08 May 2014 #40
Yep. wickerwoman May 2014 #11
IMHO, most people don't understand or acknowledge their own privilege... MellowDem May 2014 #13
^^^This^^^ n/t Gormy Cuss May 2014 #127
I think some of the best ways to understand is Whisp May 2014 #217
That's certainly another way... MellowDem May 2014 #227
Sometimes I wonder if the Irish who are historically aware should have an easier time understanding IrishAyes May 2014 #273
I haven't participated in those discussion because it seems obvious. Your excellent post Hoyt May 2014 #14
It's Pretty Simple tea and oranges May 2014 #15
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2014 #17
Who said it was your fault? BainsBane May 2014 #18
You Are A Little More Subtle Than The Recent run, Sir.... The Magistrate May 2014 #20
Yep. Glad to see MIRT zapped him. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #43
I think you may be gone soon. bravenak May 2014 #21
Suicide run BainsBane May 2014 #23
That was a bad one. bravenak May 2014 #25
Not to mention, it is privilege to be able to wade into these discussions, KitSileya May 2014 #26
It gets worse than that BainsBane May 2014 #27
As I said, they should be banned. KitSileya May 2014 #28
Well, for worrying about the website losing posters Damansarajaya May 2014 #136
Quality before quantity, I guess. KitSileya May 2014 #160
Gosh. You sure know a lot for someone who has only been here for a few weeks. Squinch May 2014 #193
I KNEW somebody was gonna think that. Damansarajaya May 2014 #195
Well, color me convinced! Squinch May 2014 #197
The very first day I posted here, Damansarajaya May 2014 #203
Well, it seems like you would know... Squinch May 2014 #208
on ignore . . . Damansarajaya May 2014 #212
Yeah! Squinch May 2014 #213
Why must there be an announcement? bravenak May 2014 #219
I found that one somewhat gratifying. And the feeling of deja vu is always a kick. Squinch May 2014 #221
Ahhhh. bravenak May 2014 #222
... chervilant May 2014 #214
I'm sorry, but do you have any fracking idea how ironic that is? AverageJoe90 May 2014 #31
As you refuse to listen to unprivileged people when they describe their reality, KitSileya May 2014 #49
No, I listen quite well to experiences, actually. I just don't always agree with certain opinions. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #54
This has been explained to you about a hundred times this week alone. bravenak May 2014 #67
Brava! stage left May 2014 #182
Oh wow, suddenly I get what's going on here. Zenlitened May 2014 #223
Exactly. Thank you very very much! bravenak May 2014 #226
Thank YOU. Your comment sparked a real "aha!" moment for me. -n/t Zenlitened May 2014 #229
I was thinking of posting a response along those very lines ... GeorgeGist May 2014 #256
There is no such thing as "personal racism" ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #238
Again, it's a matter of having the attitude that you understand racism better than people of color nomorenomore08 May 2014 #50
And frankly, I have picked up that very same vibe myself from a number of these same few people. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #52
Because you are the one person who always shows up. bravenak May 2014 #68
I see you ignored my advice to stop trolling these threads. Unsurprising, but a shame nonetheless. Number23 May 2014 #75
I'll admit I may be somewhat opinionated.....perhaps to a fault, even. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #82
You are vocal in denying the experiences and history of millions of people. Number23 May 2014 #88
I wouldn't have posted again, but I had to say something. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #96
You haven't corrected anything. You never do. You never will. Number23 May 2014 #98
Quite right madam. bravenak May 2014 #83
No need to pm him/her ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #239
I suppose different individuals may be affected to different degrees. But suggesting that *any* nomorenomore08 May 2014 #283
But he's not assuming ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #288
It rather reminds me of Paul Ryan refusing to have any poor people on his committee to IrishAyes May 2014 #276
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Hear FUCKING Hear Number23 May 2014 #73
Huh, I was sure I was going to get a hide with that one. KitSileya May 2014 #123
Thanks you! JustAnotherGen May 2014 #110
I've been a member of DU since 2002, KitSileya May 2014 #124
Nicely put. Thank you. (nt) Paladin May 2014 #117
And, TBH, it really can be just as easily....and more *plausibly* argued, even..... AverageJoe90 May 2014 #30
No, it creates no such frame BainsBane May 2014 #32
And with all due respect to said poster, I'm afraid they're rather wrong. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #33
I don't believe he mentioned trolls BainsBane May 2014 #39
Yes, I know, but that wasn't quite the point I was making. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #42
Or you could read my edited post BainsBane May 2014 #45
I think I noticed it already......that is, if you're referring to the Biden thing. nt AverageJoe90 May 2014 #77
No BainsBane May 2014 #80
"Don't use the word if you don't like it, but stop telling other people what language they are nomorenomore08 May 2014 #92
I've said it several times BainsBane May 2014 #93
Like everything else. I swear that kind of obliviousness must be *practiced*. n/t nomorenomore08 May 2014 #97
Practiced and calculated. KitSileya May 2014 #100
I'm not so sure BainsBane May 2014 #101
Could be a little of both, really. I just wish certain folks would give it a rest. n/t nomorenomore08 May 2014 #102
Here's something else pipi_k May 2014 #121
One question, what is "controversial" about discussing privilege? boston bean May 2014 #122
You've hit on the crux of the matter. Maedhros May 2014 #141
and "flameabait" BainsBane May 2014 #148
Well, it's a topic that makes some people very uncomfortable Maedhros May 2014 #165
I think that is the heart of the dispute BainsBane May 2014 #169
Unfortunately, you and I do not possess "suburban privilege". As such I have ONLY been affected Dragonfli May 2014 #191
Class privilege is just as significant. I don't like how some people downplay it either. nomorenomore08 May 2014 #235
I don't see it as a contest, what I see and have seen since birth, is that those that are Dragonfli May 2014 #249
I absolutely agree that people need to stop placing others beneath them. Period. nomorenomore08 May 2014 #251
Certainly no intent to "dehumanize." I think we were all just irritated with the guy. nomorenomore08 May 2014 #234
I am betting Squinch May 2014 #199
LOL! The funniest thing I've read all day! Because it is true ... kwassa May 2014 #257
SO MUCH THIS XemaSab Jun 2014 #296
Seems he likes to argue and get in the last word . . . brush May 2014 #116
For the umpteenth time, white privilege is not something one merely "believes" in! nomorenomore08 May 2014 #51
With all due respect, "White privilege" isn't the same thing as starvation in India. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #53
Then why is Trayvon Martin dead BainsBane May 2014 #56
Precisely. Splitting hairs over semantics while people are suffering and dying from the effects of nomorenomore08 May 2014 #58
While saying, "This is how all these people describe their experience, but they are wrong" about an Squinch May 2014 #201
"That is how I interpret your argument." Well, I'm sorry to say that you're wrong. Dead wrong. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #62
Did you see how I defined white privilege? BainsBane May 2014 #66
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2014 #72
Trayvon Martin is dead because he was murdered by a racist KansDem May 2014 #130
You admit that racism is a serious problem - which anyone with any sense can clearly see - nomorenomore08 May 2014 #60
Funny how you always show up on privilege threads to argue against the term. bravenak May 2014 #65
I've made that last point many times BainsBane May 2014 #70
I wonder why. bravenak May 2014 #74
I don't get it either, honestly. But obviously there's something that really irks certain posters nomorenomore08 May 2014 #86
Honestly it has been explained to him by us about a hundred times this week. bravenak May 2014 #89
I tend to assume most people on DU are more or less sincere, but I'm really starting to wonder. nomorenomore08 May 2014 #91
I think you are right and most people are sincerely who they say they are. bravenak May 2014 #94
It might be betsuni May 2014 #280
I have no idea, but I guess it's possible. I'm pretty sure I have a touch of that (or something nomorenomore08 May 2014 #282
This right here JustAnotherGen May 2014 #155
I am done with him. bravenak May 2014 #185
bwahahahahah JustAnotherGen May 2014 #187
I think you are right about this. This is a game, and I am suspictious of the motives. Squinch May 2014 #206
I have been noticing a pattern for about a month. bravenak May 2014 #209
Yep. And always taking the same position, and always sucking all the energy out of the thread. Squinch May 2014 #211
Yes, i agree. bravenak May 2014 #218
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2014 #61
Why do you say class is the one exception? nomorenomore08 May 2014 #47
because it's the only one he thinks matters BainsBane May 2014 #48
"because it's about him." How ironic. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #57
How many posters of color do you think there are on this site? BainsBane May 2014 #59
"You don't pay attention much, do you?" I pay plenty of attention, thanks. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #63
"...making an honest attempt to consider everyone's personal experiences and such." nomorenomore08 May 2014 #64
"but it doesn't translate to the screen," I'll admit I do sometimes fall short in that regard. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #79
Because "white privilege" sadly HAS confused a lot of people. That's the problem. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #103
Why? Please no more. Please just stop. Please stop. bravenak May 2014 #104
So don't use the word. BainsBane May 2014 #105
#1. "White privilege" is admittedly not the most literal use of the word "privilege." But give nomorenomore08 May 2014 #106
Like Cliven Bundy Midnight Writer May 2014 #44
Perfect example. BainsBane May 2014 #46
Or a group of liberals of any color or sex Fumesucker May 2014 #71
Nice cartoon. Thanks for posting. Peace out. =) AverageJoe90 May 2014 #87
Funny how that works BainsBane May 2014 #119
Some truth here, to be honest. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #76
Thats a great example of white privilege. bravenak May 2014 #78
Have you heard of the Black Panthers? KansDem May 2014 #133
Exactly. If privilege is just racism as so many here argue . . . Damansarajaya May 2014 #135
Who argued that? BainsBane May 2014 #149
See below Damansarajaya May 2014 #192
Yes i did say that. bravenak May 2014 #194
Fair enough. Damansarajaya May 2014 #200
Goody for you. bravenak May 2014 #204
Wow. Sorry to hear about the abuse Damansarajaya May 2014 #210
That isn't saying the only kind of privilege relates to race BainsBane May 2014 #207
We're just going to have to agree to disagree on this one. Damansarajaya May 2014 #220
I'm glad you read it and gave it some thought BainsBane May 2014 #224
and how many were imprisoned as a result? BainsBane May 2014 #151
+ a bazillion. chervilant May 2014 #215
I believe it is about externalizing racism BainsBane May 2014 #231
That is clearly an aspect of the denial chervilant May 2014 #241
Thanks very much, chervilant BainsBane May 2014 #275
This ^ geardaddy May 2014 #196
This thread has made me want to scratch my face off. bravenak May 2014 #99
It's really just been one member BainsBane May 2014 #120
Oh hellz yeah. riqster May 2014 #107
BB JustAnotherGen May 2014 #108
You're right, of course BainsBane May 2014 #112
Eh? We all make mistakes JustAnotherGen May 2014 #113
A basic lesson BainsBane May 2014 #115
Well said. nt el_bryanto May 2014 #109
K&R n/t myrna minx May 2014 #111
K&R Starry Messenger May 2014 #114
Well Said! Bettie May 2014 #118
I have race & class privilege & see it every time I ride the bus. CrispyQ May 2014 #125
Why do you think that is? BainsBane May 2014 #154
I think it's a kind of respect for my space, a reluctance to infringe upon my space, CrispyQ May 2014 #167
I got suspended from FSU for exercising the same curfew rights as campus men. I also lost a job ancianita May 2014 #128
K&R. nt awoke_in_2003 May 2014 #129
As a fellow middle-class white chick -- well said, BainsBane! Really amazes me how anyone could DesertDiamond May 2014 #131
hear here!!! So well put. BlancheSplanchnik May 2014 #132
Yay, not one post about "female privilege" because ladies nights at bars bettyellen May 2014 #134
That's because the main topic is white privilege. redqueen May 2014 #153
oops, you are right. I already got scolded about not caring about equality because I'm not working bettyellen May 2014 #159
ah the old MRA talking point BainsBane May 2014 #166
we are supposed to have equal opportunity, but not make better use of it! FUCK THAT, LOL. bettyellen May 2014 #168
I love you! JustAnotherGen May 2014 #171
I love you too Gen! bettyellen May 2014 #179
LOL redqueen May 2014 #177
It reminds me of the convulted logic employed to try to convince me to do my brothers laundry.... bettyellen May 2014 #181
Where you go astray.... CANDO May 2014 #137
"Zimmerman is of ethnic origin." lol nt NCTraveler May 2014 #143
No, you don't get it BainsBane May 2014 #152
Can you point me to references JustAnotherGen May 2014 #162
Here was my thread/op on white privilege JustAnotherGen May 2014 #163
I am more privileged that (sic) some in terms of class but less privileged than others. Tuesday Afternoon May 2014 #140
Good job articulating that. Thanks. GoneFishin May 2014 #144
Someone alerted on my OP BainsBane May 2014 #145
To the person who sent the alert. NCTraveler May 2014 #150
When people decide the subject itself is illegtimate BainsBane May 2014 #161
Well slap my ass and call me sally! JustAnotherGen May 2014 #156
Maybe this is what happens when they read it? M0rpheus May 2014 #164
Oh - that's not good JustAnotherGen May 2014 #170
I still have that other GIF in reserve! M0rpheus May 2014 #172
Get out! JustAnotherGen May 2014 #174
Up close and personal, it's... um... yeah... M0rpheus May 2014 #244
I want to know where you keep BainsBane May 2014 #228
Idris says... M0rpheus May 2014 #242
It's solely for research purposes BainsBane May 2014 #245
Reallly? M0rpheus May 2014 #246
:) BainsBane May 2014 #247
Emergency! M0rpheus May 2014 #254
~ MO sheshe2 May 2014 #277
Nah... I just have no gosh darned sense. M0rpheus May 2014 #292
God daaaammmmn! JustAnotherGen May 2014 #252
Noooooo! M0rpheus May 2014 #253
She's fickle anyway BainsBane May 2014 #272
Hmmm... Idris loves loyalty! M0rpheus May 2014 #293
Oh - The Gio knows JustAnotherGen May 2014 #287
Idris says... M0rpheus May 2014 #291
Nat Turner never mentioned "white privlege" BainsBane May 2014 #173
Neither did JustAnotherGen May 2014 #175
Sojourner Truth spoke about white male privilege, even if she didn't use the word. BainsBane May 2014 #176
Too late - I started a list JustAnotherGen May 2014 #178
What a tremendously powerful speech. And sadly, in some ways we're fighting same battles nomorenomore08 May 2014 #250
Karen Finney on Disrupt on Sunday had a good segment on Does ‘privilege-checking’ shut down debate? Gothmog May 2014 #157
K&R stage left May 2014 #158
So...what? Privilege check done. Now what? Comrade Grumpy May 2014 #180
Here are but a few examples of White Male privilege from my own experience..... Burma Jones May 2014 #183
Wow. That is intense BainsBane May 2014 #230
Prison if I were lucky........ Burma Jones May 2014 #289
Brava~ BainsBane! sheshe2 May 2014 #184
I prefer to call these things 'Human rights' rather than 'privileges' Dems to Win May 2014 #188
You of course are free to call it what you like BainsBane May 2014 #202
That first pargraph kind is something I have faced. Lady Freedom Returns May 2014 #198
Excellent! Very well said! scarletwoman May 2014 #205
As someone who grew up poor, poverty is also a huge stigma. WCLinolVir May 2014 #216
to sooth the savage beasts heaven05 May 2014 #225
You hit one out of the park with this post! etherealtruth May 2014 #232
Thanks, etherealtruth! nt BainsBane May 2014 #233
it is really quite simple noiretextatique May 2014 #236
K & R !!! WillyT May 2014 #237
Totally agree bhikkhu May 2014 #248
I tried to get straight married in 1979 and was refused. Manifestor_of_Light May 2014 #258
I don't believe in "white men" betsuni May 2014 #259
How could you do this to me?!? bravenak May 2014 #261
. BainsBane May 2014 #262
I know what it says, but WHAT THE HECK DOES IT MEAN?? bravenak May 2014 #264
I'm stuck on people without color. BainsBane May 2014 #265
I'm just stuck. bravenak May 2014 #268
See post #54 betsuni May 2014 #270
You got me. bravenak May 2014 #271
I thought betsuni May 2014 #274
Itz my fault. bravenak May 2014 #278
No, no, my fault betsuni May 2014 #285
Well, betsuni May 2014 #263
Well then, good decision. bravenak May 2014 #266
Raptured BainsBane May 2014 #269
They aren't real because you don't think race matters? BainsBane May 2014 #267
What? betsuni May 2014 #290
This was awesome!! bravenak May 2014 #294
It's odd how many of DU's chronically aggreived white guys live in Asia. LeftyMom May 2014 #279
It was a joke. bravenak May 2014 #281
They think American women are too "uppity" or something? Like the mail-order-bride dudes? n/t nomorenomore08 May 2014 #295
Kick, kick, kick!!! Heidi May 2014 #286
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