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In reply to the discussion: Privilege = shit you don't have to put up with [View all]nomorenomore08
(13,324 posts)50. Again, it's a matter of having the attitude that you understand racism better than people of color
who actually experience racism understand it. You may not consciously intend to come off that way, but clearly some posters are picking up a certain "arrogant and dismissive and doesn't know what he's talking about" vibe from you. And ascribing malice to people who may simply be (understandably) fed-up and frustrated with the ways of the world, doesn't help either.
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Actually, that showed up much later. But thanks for being the first... So to speak. ;)
freshwest
May 2014
#189
Wow! Who knew the Cybermen could dance? A vast improvement in the genre, thanks! n/t
freshwest
May 2014
#190
"Black men are by nature criminals." Sadly, I think much of the downplaying of police profiling etc.
nomorenomore08
May 2014
#24
I actually didn't read that particular post because it got deleted before I could see it.
nomorenomore08
May 2014
#35
+1, they're not aware... They are trained to think less of blacks and Hispanics
uponit7771
May 2014
#29
I really wish you'd find the time to actually learn what's going on around here, TBH.
AverageJoe90
May 2014
#36
"I've never in my life encountered anyone so unable to see outside of himself." And with that......
AverageJoe90
May 2014
#85
I could introduce you to someone just as unable to see outside himself if you haven't eaten recently
IrishAyes
May 2014
#260
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
I found that one somewhat gratifying. And the feeling of deja vu is always a kick.
Squinch
May 2014
#221
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
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
I see you ignored my advice to stop trolling these threads. Unsurprising, but a shame nonetheless.
Number23
May 2014
#75
I suppose different individuals may be affected to different degrees. But suggesting that *any*
nomorenomore08
May 2014
#283
It rather reminds me of Paul Ryan refusing to have any poor people on his committee to
IrishAyes
May 2014
#276
And, TBH, it really can be just as easily....and more *plausibly* argued, even.....
AverageJoe90
May 2014
#30
I think I noticed it already......that is, if you're referring to the Biden thing. nt
AverageJoe90
May 2014
#77
"Don't use the word if you don't like it, but stop telling other people what language they are
nomorenomore08
May 2014
#92
Like everything else. I swear that kind of obliviousness must be *practiced*. n/t
nomorenomore08
May 2014
#97
Could be a little of both, really. I just wish certain folks would give it a rest. n/t
nomorenomore08
May 2014
#102
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
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
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
You admit that racism is a serious problem - which anyone with any sense can clearly see -
nomorenomore08
May 2014
#60
I don't get it either, honestly. But obviously there's something that really irks certain posters
nomorenomore08
May 2014
#86
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 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
I think you are right about this. This is a game, and I am suspictious of the motives.
Squinch
May 2014
#206
Yep. And always taking the same position, and always sucking all the energy out of the thread.
Squinch
May 2014
#211
"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
#1. "White privilege" is admittedly not the most literal use of the word "privilege." But give
nomorenomore08
May 2014
#106
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
As a fellow middle-class white chick -- well said, BainsBane! Really amazes me how anyone could
DesertDiamond
May 2014
#131
oops, you are right. I already got scolded about not caring about equality because I'm not working
bettyellen
May 2014
#159
we are supposed to have equal opportunity, but not make better use of it! FUCK THAT, LOL.
bettyellen
May 2014
#168
It reminds me of the convulted logic employed to try to convince me to do my brothers laundry....
bettyellen
May 2014
#181
I am more privileged that (sic) some in terms of class but less privileged than others.
Tuesday Afternoon
May 2014
#140
Sojourner Truth spoke about white male privilege, even if she didn't use the word.
BainsBane
May 2014
#176
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
Here are but a few examples of White Male privilege from my own experience.....
Burma Jones
May 2014
#183
They think American women are too "uppity" or something? Like the mail-order-bride dudes? n/t
nomorenomore08
May 2014
#295