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I find that outrageously dumb and unproductive in moving along race relations in this country Kurska Aug 2013 #1
Post removed Post removed Aug 2013 #2
Well goodbye I guess n/t Kurska Aug 2013 #3
please heaven05 Aug 2013 #29
This isn't a pissing match FreeState Aug 2013 #33
well heaven05 Aug 2013 #43
Not all LGBT folks have their rights. I can marry here in NY but not in MS. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #44
yep heaven05 Aug 2013 #48
So there are no black gays? FreeState Aug 2013 #69
+1 hrmjustin Aug 2013 #71
of heaven05 Aug 2013 #97
of Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2013 #116
yep...and some may not be able to vote noiretextatique Aug 2013 #215
Yep. There's racism in the LGBT community, just as there Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2013 #313
thank you. it disturbs me noiretextatique Aug 2013 #361
no heaven05 Aug 2013 #228
Actually, that's not historically correct theHandpuppet Aug 2013 #102
yeah heaven05 Aug 2013 #108
We're in this together theHandpuppet Aug 2013 #146
exactly heaven05 Aug 2013 #151
Sure. But it has been much easier for them to assimilate Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2013 #314
Never said it wasn't theHandpuppet Aug 2013 #387
This ham-fisted message was self-deleted by its author Orrex Aug 2013 #90
Did you forget the sarcasm button? hrmjustin Aug 2013 #92
This message was self-deleted by its author Orrex Aug 2013 #100
This message was self-deleted by its author Zorra Aug 2013 #405
Clueless. Females only got the vote in 1920. 18 year olds only in 1971. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2013 #112
Halfway there quakerboy Aug 2013 #147
I heaven05 Aug 2013 #229
my recollection was, in the early days of this country there were property requirements steve2470 Aug 2013 #232
But again, they were not disenfranchised for being white, nor for being male. quakerboy Aug 2013 #240
you heaven05 Aug 2013 #222
you Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2013 #230
This message was self-deleted by its author HangOnKids Aug 2013 #239
Of all the issues we face today you focus on... sheshe2 Feb 2017 #409
Of all the issues we face today you reanimate a zombie thread from 2013. 3 and a 1/2 years ago. Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2017 #410
You're forgetting about us black females. We didn't get our Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2013 #318
please DonCoquixote Aug 2013 #198
true heaven05 Aug 2013 #223
Neither do people of color who are also LGBT. Not even close! Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2013 #312
You might be ignorant of the history nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #98
ok heaven05 Aug 2013 #124
And we welcomed out neighbors with open arms nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #132
well heaven05 Aug 2013 #138
Yes, it's been about race nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #143
oh heaven05 Aug 2013 #149
Father... That said, remain vigilant is what we all need to do nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #158
well heaven05 Aug 2013 #160
The war on drugs has really done a number nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #162
well heaven05 Aug 2013 #166
In the end I see one in Mexico nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #169
I heaven05 Aug 2013 #171
"Some are" joeybee12 Aug 2013 #379
no heaven05 Aug 2013 #380
I don't think heaven05 is ignorant of this history at all. Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2013 #316
You know what is so funny about what you just posted nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #320
I actually agree with what you have to say. Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2013 #326
Not British accent nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #327
oops! I misread this. Thanks. And that was a great read... Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2013 #336
I did heaven05 Aug 2013 #383
One more thing... Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2013 #341
I see it a tad like the history of the holocaust nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #344
And they know their numbers are dwindling, so they Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2013 #360
It is not just the republicans trying to create division nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #365
Interesting. I have to think more about this. Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2013 #370
Scott peters voted to get rid of Obamacare nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #371
bravo heaven05 Aug 2013 #381
Yeah. I see what you're saying here. Some valid points. Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2013 #394
No, the electorate never was nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #396
I don't think so, either, but I do think that some kind Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2013 #397
In my bones I feel we are close nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #398
I work for the federal government and our union was able to Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2013 #407
bravo heaven05 Aug 2013 #382
You welcome nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #390
I was raised in Atlanta and he was my congressman. Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2013 #392
Indeed nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #393
Thanks. I appreciate that. Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2013 #395
Speaking of keeping "the other" under their thumbs Generic Other Aug 2013 #389
It is a place to start nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #391
Yeah my experience as a gay person is much less valuable than that of people of color Kurska Aug 2013 #104
Never heaven05 Aug 2013 #114
You just said "You got your LGBT rights and voice" Kurska Aug 2013 #117
okay heaven05 Aug 2013 #144
I appear to have misunderstood this post n/t Kurska Aug 2013 #145
I meant heaven05 Aug 2013 #156
Well that is at least better n/t Kurska Aug 2013 #168
well heaven05 Aug 2013 #173
I'd say the most important thing about fighting is fighting smart. Kurska Aug 2013 #174
this heaven05 Aug 2013 #177
Apology accepted. I also communicated in way that were, in retrospect, less than respectful Kurska Aug 2013 #179
Kurska, to you and heavan05, Sissyk Aug 2013 #213
Agreed. We should stop comparing injustices and listen Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2013 #322
What an outrageous comment. NCTraveler Aug 2013 #110
whatever heaven05 Aug 2013 #113
You backed it up with this pathetic gem. NCTraveler Aug 2013 #122
I am pretty certain that everybody around her is upset at what's going on as far as voting rights el_bryanto Aug 2013 #119
Should be the question. NCTraveler Aug 2013 #127
NCTraveler, heaven05 had already resolved these disagreements Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2013 #334
Look at the time stamp on my post. NCTraveler Aug 2013 #342
I meant "their" disagreements. Thanks anyway. Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2013 #358
You mean this CRACKER on SCOTUS and friends? Rebellious Republican Aug 2013 #185
yep heaven05 Aug 2013 #189
Hey thats a start, here is another quote, it may surprise you as to said it. Rebellious Republican Aug 2013 #199
yep heaven05 Aug 2013 #221
I must admit they do look mstinamotorcity2 Aug 2013 #225
I find it a refreshing history course. AlbertCat Aug 2013 #234
you heaven05 Aug 2013 #265
need a refresher course. AlbertCat Aug 2013 #331
well heaven05 Aug 2013 #335
your outrage at the word 'cracker', AlbertCat Aug 2013 #340
????? heaven05 Aug 2013 #348
I'm sorry I confused you with facts. AlbertCat Aug 2013 #355
you heaven05 Aug 2013 #357
you seem to be projecting, for real. LaydeeBug Aug 2013 #374
cannot heaven05 Aug 2013 #378
Precisely. Minorities are always just sopped to let it go, move on and get over it. brewens Aug 2013 #303
One side is racist to the core malaise Aug 2013 #47
yeah heaven05 Aug 2013 #50
Thank you for this. Thank you very much. LaydeeBug Aug 2013 #154
What "sides" are there? Besides the racist side and the (ostensibly) non-racist side? nomorenomore08 Aug 2013 #159
Because STFU is the WORST thing mentioned in the OP. valerief Aug 2013 #307
Unproductive? Debatable. Truthful? No contest. geckosfeet Aug 2013 #353
He was smart to specify "by people of colour" Bunnahabhain Aug 2013 #4
do white people outside of the aryan brotherhood really think they are all the same loli phabay Aug 2013 #5
Shhh, white people are all the same and no white person has ever been treated unfairly by society Kurska Aug 2013 #7
it's heaven05 Aug 2013 #45
it's Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2013 #115
no heaven05 Aug 2013 #190
no Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2013 #197
Not true. The Republicans are trying to suppress the voting rights of poor people of all totodeinhere Aug 2013 #183
really? heaven05 Aug 2013 #187
I already said people of all races who are poor. Restricting voting totodeinhere Aug 2013 #191
I'm heaven05 Aug 2013 #224
No. sheshe2 Feb 2017 #411
with the relevant qualifier 'systematically" it's rather accurate. LanternWaste Aug 2013 #66
You must not know much about the history of Irish in America Kurska Aug 2013 #109
European Jews weren't considered to be white in the early part of the 20th century BuelahWitch Aug 2013 #135
Was that sign universal? I don't consider any Irish or Irish descentants to be victims. AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2013 #155
Irish people weren't considered "white" at the time. Neither were Italians, Jews, Greeks, etc. nomorenomore08 Aug 2013 #172
You have to make the biggest possible grouping you can think of Bunnahabhain Aug 2013 #9
yet heaven05 Aug 2013 #60
you know something i forgot that discussing stuff with people with bigoted views loli phabay Aug 2013 #68
Here, here! nt LaydeeBug Aug 2013 #373
I'm sure the Aaryan Brotherhood would argue that all white people are not equal BuelahWitch Aug 2013 #136
yup point was that white people dont think of themselves as a monolith loli phabay Aug 2013 #139
Even Native Americans do not think of themselves as a monolith, or in need of a spokesman. AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2013 #150
i have always found that people identify themselves at a very local level loli phabay Aug 2013 #153
I'll bet you 99% of the folks on DU theHandpuppet Aug 2013 #15
+1 Bunnahabhain Aug 2013 #19
oh heaven05 Aug 2013 #37
1775 4Q2u2 Aug 2013 #49
oh heaven05 Aug 2013 #56
I was just 4Q2u2 Aug 2013 #74
all heaven05 Aug 2013 #79
His post is part of the Problem 4Q2u2 Aug 2013 #83
white heaven05 Aug 2013 #231
That is my Point 4Q2u2 Aug 2013 #280
Bravo! heaven05 Aug 2013 #282
Proud to Serve 4Q2u2 Aug 2013 #292
history epic fail loli phabay Aug 2013 #54
How do you figure that? BainsBane Oct 2013 #408
It must be comforting to live in a bubble completely devoid of historic knowledge Bunnahabhain Aug 2013 #62
yep heaven05 Aug 2013 #72
Oh really? Bunnahabhain Aug 2013 #77
Well heaven05 Aug 2013 #82
Post removed Post removed Aug 2013 #84
so its a sins of the father thing. you know i bet nobody on du had anything to do with slavery loli phabay Aug 2013 #78
Yes Bunnahabhain Aug 2013 #86
I am married and I am no slave. liberal_at_heart Aug 2013 #243
spare heaven05 Aug 2013 #93
yes i am sure you have enough in abundance so i am done with you. loli phabay Aug 2013 #99
It's seems that your entire self worth... Sotf Aug 2013 #246
well heaven05 Aug 2013 #266
Referring to anyone specific? Sotf Aug 2013 #269
hmmmm heaven05 Aug 2013 #271
Seems to be leaning towards the latter... Sotf Aug 2013 #273
This message was self-deleted by its author ieoeja Aug 2013 #81
I heaven05 Aug 2013 #91
You might want to read on the freedom Riders nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #106
schwener chaney goodwin heaven05 Aug 2013 #111
That is a scared minority of people, who are your and my enemy, nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #123
no heaven05 Aug 2013 #128
Actually it does equate in many ways. blackspade Aug 2013 #121
relieved heaven05 Aug 2013 #131
Very few Highlanders had much in the way of guns or power. blackspade Aug 2013 #175
yep heaven05 Aug 2013 #184
Remember, too, the Disarming Act which some families do but apparently not by history teachers. AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2013 #210
Agreed. But some people seem to willfully conflate discrimination-for-other-reasons against people nomorenomore08 Aug 2013 #192
+ 1,000,000 Gormy Cuss Aug 2013 #268
"No Irish Need Apply" nt LaydeeBug Aug 2013 #157
Well, sheep gotta live somewhere REP Aug 2013 #211
Yup mac56 Aug 2013 #52
Arguably, the most asinine post I've ever seen on DU badtoworse Aug 2013 #6
+1 Isn't race baiting more a freerepublic thing? n/t Kurska Aug 2013 #8
I thought so.. GalaxyHunter Aug 2013 #130
I heaven05 Aug 2013 #64
Hatred is hatred. Wait Wut Aug 2013 #10
We cannot though. Can't you see? hfojvt Aug 2013 #36
Yeah...seems that way. Wait Wut Aug 2013 #39
? heaven05 Aug 2013 #279
It won't be possible to forgive and forget in this country until the unfairness no longer exists. sybylla Aug 2013 #96
That's your opinion. Wait Wut Aug 2013 #141
+1 n/t area51 Aug 2013 #245
bubble living heaven05 Aug 2013 #281
Okay... Wait Wut Aug 2013 #298
you heaven05 Aug 2013 #302
K&R! FiveGoodMen Aug 2013 #11
Two racist words do not cancel each other out and make it right. nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2013 #12
Are we arguing about crackers again? Sheldon Cooper Aug 2013 #13
Post removed Post removed Aug 2013 #14
Yeah, because those are the exact same things. Sheldon Cooper Aug 2013 #16
As a NYer I have never heard the term here. I do however find it offensive. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #25
But that's your problem. Offence can't be given, only taken. nt mr blur Aug 2013 #41
OK. Well I am offended by the word. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #42
Can we really "allow" someone to be offended? marshall Aug 2013 #17
Things that make DU suck Aerows Aug 2013 #18
Hit a nerve, huh? Zoeisright Aug 2013 #242
jury results markiv Aug 2013 #20
Was somebody complaining? malthaussen Aug 2013 #21
Nobody's offended by "cracker." Iggo Aug 2013 #22
Well, that clears things up. Flatulo Aug 2013 #23
I am responsible only for my own actions. hamsterjill Aug 2013 #24
especially if your ancestors weren't a part of it either markiv Aug 2013 #26
"I will do my part while I live on this earth to make sure that I never further those." brush Aug 2013 #46
LOL... So one here is allowed (or not) to take part in certain behaviors based... yawnmaster Aug 2013 #27
not the first time that's been proposed on this site markiv Aug 2013 #30
Just another riff for the musical bar fight BeyondGeography Aug 2013 #28
hey heaven05 Aug 2013 #31
It's the white people who are whining here? XemaSab Aug 2013 #248
I heaven05 Aug 2013 #262
Post removed Post removed Aug 2013 #328
oh boy heaven05 Aug 2013 #330
Riddle me this: XemaSab Aug 2013 #367
of course not heaven05 Aug 2013 #368
I am offended by the word 'cracker' Wolf Frankula Aug 2013 #32
aww heaven05 Aug 2013 #263
I don't see the problem with this Xyzse Aug 2013 #34
done heaven05 Aug 2013 #264
LoL Xyzse Aug 2013 #272
the greatest leaders in race relations, have markiv Aug 2013 #35
there heaven05 Aug 2013 #38
On the other hand Warpy Aug 2013 #40
Blah. Facebook rants. (nt) Inkfreak Aug 2013 #51
+1 and my I add that the replies here are ummm interesting azurnoir Aug 2013 #53
So as a white person - how shitty should I feel, in your opinion? nt el_bryanto Aug 2013 #57
apparently you missed my point azurnoir Aug 2013 #59
The OP is about how White People should be fine being called Crackers, right? el_bryanto Aug 2013 #61
well your quite welcome to your outrage here azurnoir Aug 2013 #65
you know that everyone is in that boat, not every white person comes from one national line loli phabay Aug 2013 #63
That was my point most Whites I know identify as azurnoir Aug 2013 #67
you should add most people of african extraction who come from slaves loli phabay Aug 2013 #75
I already did that in the post you first replied to azurnoir Aug 2013 #76
sorry i missed that, though i still disagree with you respectively loli phabay Aug 2013 #80
Unless the country of their ancestors tried to exterminate them oberliner Aug 2013 #85
still and none the less they can identify which country that was ETA azurnoir Aug 2013 #87
No idea what you are saying oberliner Aug 2013 #214
and your was? you alluded to those immigrants that arrived later in the 20th century azurnoir Aug 2013 #216
Mine was not everyone identifies with the country they came from oberliner Aug 2013 #217
but we're not talking about direct 1rst generation immigrants azurnoir Aug 2013 #219
Or 2nd or 3rd oberliner Aug 2013 #220
oh heaven05 Aug 2013 #284
Was he drunk when he posted it? Egnever Aug 2013 #55
hopefully as he can sober up, stupid is for life loli phabay Aug 2013 #103
the heaven05 Aug 2013 #286
I am offended by LWolf Aug 2013 #58
I'm a white dude and my "people" were kidnapped and sold into slavery by people of color AngryAmish Aug 2013 #70
Sure, if you still suffer under society-side systematic race-based discrimination Orrex Aug 2013 #88
i liked this one that I saw yesterday Blue_In_AK Aug 2013 #73
Testify brother! Generic Other Aug 2013 #89
I prefer Ritz myself. DRoseDARs Aug 2013 #94
Would it be too hard for people Union Scribe Aug 2013 #95
bingo for the win, seems its difficult for people with issues loli phabay Aug 2013 #101
Except for honkies. Orrex Aug 2013 #105
No, it would not be too hard for people to just not refer to anyone by racial pejoratives, unless... Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2013 #120
AMEN! JAbuchan08 Aug 2013 #233
wow heaven05 Aug 2013 #289
So because someone was mistreated, I should like having epithets applied to me? Dreamer Tatum Aug 2013 #107
To the author of this piece. NCTraveler Aug 2013 #118
"concentrate on caring for yourself" Enthusiast Aug 2013 #167
Who would be offended by cracker... ileus Aug 2013 #125
when you can prove that I did one of those things I will STFU. Until then YOU can STFU! GalaxyHunter Aug 2013 #126
When someone calls me a name, I find that if I simply ignore it, Nye Bevan Aug 2013 #129
Nice post, tuba-nose. Orrex Aug 2013 #133
lol some of my ancestors are Irish LittleBlue Aug 2013 #134
Lots of outrage from the privileged in here mwrguy Aug 2013 #137
lots of conflating and projecting privilege for righteous outrage... LaydeeBug Aug 2013 #161
No kidding! FiveGoodMen Aug 2013 #164
Seriously. Figured as much from the response count alone, sadly. Posteritatis Aug 2013 #186
I still love this bit... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #188
Even John Brown's descendants? AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2013 #140
see heaven05 Aug 2013 #142
K&R! Yay! STFU! Enthusiast Aug 2013 #148
Dear Fellow Native American Short Sighted Guy: There are chains worse than iron links... LaydeeBug Aug 2013 #152
If you want to take offense at the word "cracker" then be my guest. nomorenomore08 Aug 2013 #163
I take offense at ALL racial pejoratives, and at anyone's attempt to marginalize ANY racial LaydeeBug Aug 2013 #170
I'm not trying to "marginalize" anyone - except perhaps racist white conservatives - nor do I have nomorenomore08 Aug 2013 #176
racist white conservatives, eh? smh. nt LaydeeBug Aug 2013 #201
I did not say or imply that you were in that group. Considering you're on DU, I'd wager you aren't. nomorenomore08 Aug 2013 #203
You would be correct in THAT assumption for sure. Best to describe people who think LaydeeBug Aug 2013 #204
Okay, I see your point. And yes, there are instances where I would strategically avoid the "r-word" nomorenomore08 Aug 2013 #205
White women pipi_k Aug 2013 #276
But discrimination against women has been part of American society from the beginning. nomorenomore08 Aug 2013 #352
oh boy heaven05 Aug 2013 #290
oh lord. LaydeeBug Aug 2013 #372
dumb/stupid HiPointDem Aug 2013 #164
How true... HipChick Aug 2013 #178
I have native ancestors that traveled the Trail of Tears as well as black ancestors sunwyn Aug 2013 #180
I'm not pipi_k Aug 2013 #212
Turning the common people against sulphurdunn Aug 2013 #181
Great rant. I agree as I am an advocate of Native Americans. n/t RebelOne Aug 2013 #182
it's pronounced Cracka not cracker duh!!!!! Heather MC Aug 2013 #193
lol heaven05 Aug 2013 #291
You must have some very deep scars to be filled with so much hate. Rebellious Republican Aug 2013 #194
you heaven05 Aug 2013 #295
No, I have not forgot any of that. Rebellious Republican Aug 2013 #369
I heaven05 Aug 2013 #376
You are not alone, My Brother... cherokeeprogressive Aug 2013 #195
When I see a title like that I just tune it out rl6214 Aug 2013 #196
Agreed, Flame bait trolls, post and run! Rebellious Republican Aug 2013 #200
The OP since started another thread and has yet to post in this one. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2013 #253
Well, I can see the pipi_k Aug 2013 #202
The OP had nothing to do with justifying the term "cracker." nomorenomore08 Aug 2013 #207
The OP posted when they are afraid or unable to return to engage in discussion. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2013 #208
But what's so terrible about the OP? What was posted that isn't factual? nomorenomore08 Aug 2013 #209
except the OP doesn't make that distinction JAbuchan08 Aug 2013 #235
I was mostly with you until I got to the phrase "predictable self-flagellators." nomorenomore08 Aug 2013 #236
Persecution pipi_k Aug 2013 #275
I really don't think the guy's advocating pointlessly insulting people. nomorenomore08 Aug 2013 #354
Wow, how annoying Android3.14 Aug 2013 #206
you nailed that one. Chaco Dundee Aug 2013 #218
This should make you proud you mstinamotorcity2 Aug 2013 #226
Finally, someone willing to admit that someone else can tell you you CAN'T be offended by something! hughee99 Aug 2013 #227
Always SO nice to be told what to like and dislike exlrrp Aug 2013 #237
What a rude asshole... Sotf Aug 2013 #238
The OP posted and won't discuss. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2013 #252
The OP doesn't heaven05 Aug 2013 #300
Count your words in this thread. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2013 #305
I agree with the sentiment but seriously... all people are of color. gtar100 Aug 2013 #241
What about this guy? Sotf Aug 2013 #255
I can see by the posts in this thread this is quite the grown up conversation. liberal_at_heart Aug 2013 #244
This is an ugly, poisinous OP Le Taz Hot Aug 2013 #247
Who the fuck rec'd this turd? XemaSab Aug 2013 #249
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=thread&address=10023422027&info=1#recs Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2013 #251
Native Americans and Irish: XemaSab Aug 2013 #250
I am not offeneded by the word cracker, ZombieHorde Aug 2013 #254
Obama is divisive: Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2013 #256
Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2013 #257
fighting hate with Niceguy1 Aug 2013 #258
A bigot is a bigot shawn703 Aug 2013 #259
... In_The_Wind Aug 2013 #260
You STFU..... BrainDrain Aug 2013 #261
Not helpful treestar Aug 2013 #267
You either are a racist or you aren't. - lynne Aug 2013 #270
see heaven05 Aug 2013 #274
You don't get it, unfortunately... pipi_k Aug 2013 #278
No heaven05 Aug 2013 #311
I didn't say pipi_k Aug 2013 #325
you're heaven05 Aug 2013 #329
Again... pipi_k Aug 2013 #339
clueless heaven05 Aug 2013 #347
I'm 1awake Aug 2013 #277
The fact that his grievances are true and accurate doesn't make this approach less counterproductive lumberjack_jeff Aug 2013 #283
I know, right? it's like when Feminists are shrill- why can't they make their complaints sweetly? bettyellen Aug 2013 #288
Oh, but because we were never slaves (at least not technically), we should just shut it. Lizzie Poppet Aug 2013 #308
Yes. Exactly. Just like this. lumberjack_jeff Aug 2013 #350
I know it can be hard to be empathetic, but people get sick and tired of hearing bettyellen Aug 2013 #359
"The tone" was the dominant element of the OP's message. lumberjack_jeff Aug 2013 #366
except- when you have already tried saying it nicely and people blow you off, bettyellen Aug 2013 #377
I think this adequately expresses the rage minorities feel taught_me_patience Aug 2013 #285
When someone ELSE gets to tell me what should and should not offend me... Lizzie Poppet Aug 2013 #287
the '2 wrongs make a right' school of thought seems to have markiv Aug 2013 #293
Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2013 #294
Learn the difference between descendants and ancestors HarveyDarkey Aug 2013 #296
Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2013 #304
I heaven05 Aug 2013 #321
you've heaven05 Aug 2013 #319
It's clear he knows the difference. But after 24 hours with your disruptive thread you have nothing Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2013 #332
Disruptive?? Really??? HarveyDarkey Aug 2013 #345
People with honest motives only provoke discussions if they are ready to participate. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2013 #346
Since I posted this a little after 12:30 yesterday HarveyDarkey Aug 2013 #349
Then post divisive threads when you are actually available to discuss them. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2013 #356
You say divisive thread, I say spirited discussion HarveyDarkey Aug 2013 #362
I don't heaven05 Aug 2013 #385
your heaven05 Aug 2013 #317
This message was self-deleted by its author ieoeja Aug 2013 #297
"why heaven05 Aug 2013 #323
Hmm, could a "lunch counter protest" be in order? Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2013 #333
This message was self-deleted by its author ieoeja Aug 2013 #337
Excellent anecdotes and examples. Thanks for the updates. True about the unequal responses. nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2013 #338
Actually heaven05 Aug 2013 #388
This message was self-deleted by its author ieoeja Aug 2013 #399
Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2013 #299
Well you do benefit from White Privilege every day el_bryanto Aug 2013 #315
you heaven05 Aug 2013 #324
Ok. But why is it important that white people suppress a natural reaction to an insult? RZM Aug 2013 #301
Racial epitaph justified... AppleBottom Aug 2013 #306
I think you mean epithet. n/t lumberjack_jeff Aug 2013 #351
The 1968 Beatles song 'Revolution' warned markiv Aug 2013 #309
K&R! Tarheel_Dem Aug 2013 #310
All ethnic slurs suck AgingAmerican Aug 2013 #343
+1. That's why the OP's post is divisive and disruptive. But he or she can't see that. nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2013 #363
I find I don't fit undergroundpanther Aug 2013 #364
Basing your opinions of stuff that happened to your ancestors is stupid Taitertots Aug 2013 #375
still heaven05 Aug 2013 #386
Are you really going to try to conflate the Trayvon Martin case with slavery and the civil rights... Taitertots Aug 2013 #403
you heaven05 Aug 2013 #404
I wouldn't personally take offense if 'cracker' were directed at me. WatermelonRat Aug 2013 #384
400th reply Boom Sound 416 Aug 2013 #400
Oh and I suggest Boom Sound 416 Aug 2013 #401
As a "whiny white" person with Native American blood flvegan Aug 2013 #402
This rant "offends" me more than the word cracker ever has... penultimate Aug 2013 #406
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