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In reply to the discussion: I've finally figured out normal white people. [View all]Chemisse
(30,959 posts)99. I think you've put your finger on the source of so much rage.
Racism was smouldering along, kept politely below the surface, until a black man rose to a superior position. Some even said we had entered a 'post-racial' time. The eruption of ugly, hateful behaviours that followed Obama's election revealed the huge well of racism that had been there all along.
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Thank God for the godless commie weirdos here on DU and elsewhere. POCs and the rest...
brush
Mar 2017
#186
Comey's interference swung millions of white women over to Trump after they had leaned for Hillary
wishstar
Mar 2017
#22
That fact that her lead was small to begin with proves these are "normal white women."
nikibatts
Mar 2017
#27
Then that was a very, very easy swing. What did Comey say that was such an issue for those
Squinch
Mar 2017
#34
I agree that his effect was enormous. It seemed to stop and reverse the direction of the momentum.
Squinch
Mar 2017
#90
I think that's a stretch. The Hillary bashing was nonstop. Her credibility was always questioned.
we can do it
Mar 2017
#103
What Comey's interference did was embolden the Hillary haters even more,
mountain grammy
Mar 2017
#126
You have to remember that, on the whole, women are concerned with the same issues men are --
whathehell
Mar 2017
#210
Yes, but the majority of white women overall voted for Trump. I am ashamed of my cohort.
Squinch
Mar 2017
#214
Glad you're pleased, but I'm clearly unable to "permit" or deny anything to anyone here.
whathehell
Mar 2017
#234
I didn't. I stated that you offered permission, which you did. I certainly never thought that
Squinch
Mar 2017
#260
Clinton did get 54% of ALL women voting--but not enough of them were non-white
mnhtnbb
Mar 2017
#132
You sound like an angry man. I understand to a point where you are coming from but you're wrong!
caroldansen
Mar 2017
#4
No. Tobin is not wrong. As a white woman I wish he was, but he isn't. The numbers bear out
Squinch
Mar 2017
#30
And as I have said elsewhere in this thread: those who didn't vote watched Trump for a year, every
Squinch
Mar 2017
#57
I accept the point of the lazy voter. But even there, that indicates a certain lack of
Squinch
Mar 2017
#83
Yes, of course I am. They saw the same thing that you and I saw, and it was not enough for them
Squinch
Mar 2017
#212
Yep. But either their racism or sexism was so strong that it overrode even their own safety.
Squinch
Mar 2017
#232
The OP never said it was. Saying that the majority of white people did the wrong thing
Squinch
Mar 2017
#254
OK, then I'll amend my statement: the fact that there are racists and sexists in other groups does
Squinch
Mar 2017
#258
Ok, then I will restate my opinion -- one shared by most -- that this election was complicated and
whathehell
Mar 2017
#259
No, not disputed. We may be using different sources but my numbers don't necessarily disagree with
Squinch
Mar 2017
#112
First of all, I disagree that Trump's win was all about racism. The educated conclusion,
whathehell
Mar 2017
#146
Then you probably should ask why a full thirty three percent of Hispanic women voted for Trump
whathehell
Mar 2017
#196
That may be, but the fact remains that they were the most directly insulted
whathehell
Mar 2017
#225
Well, what do you think it means if you watch a person spew racial and sexist hatred every
Squinch
Mar 2017
#177
White people are a huge problem for this country. I say this as a white person too.
agenasolva
Mar 2017
#251
Um, you do realize that "personal hunches" have near zero credibility, right?
whathehell
Mar 2017
#114
Lol, you would first need to realize that no legitimate discussion of racism ( or most anything)
whathehell
Mar 2017
#153
The past ten years have seen a normalization of White Power/White Identity ideas in the
bluedye33139
Mar 2017
#58
Um, no..Where have you "noticed" this? I'd say you either live in a very bigoted area
whathehell
Mar 2017
#73
it's a majority of white men for sure . this is why they have no problem with Russia
JI7
Mar 2017
#8
Attitudes don't change that fast, especially among Boomers who well remember
whathehell
Mar 2017
#158
Not necessarily apparent...At this point, It's likely more don't "believe" than don't "care"
whathehell
Mar 2017
#206
Hahaha! I have a feeling I won't be seeing this in PLOS or in JSTOR anytime soon!
TheBlackAdder
Mar 2017
#283
Narcissistic deadbeat traitorous billionaire is NOT normal. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Mar 2017
#16
That doesn't make him normal among even those whites. tRump is not normal. . . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Mar 2017
#61
It certainly means that they found him acceptable overall, and they found his faults to be something
Squinch
Mar 2017
#63
Acceptable and normal are two completely different things, as are desirable and normal. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Mar 2017
#64
A norm for vote recipient in that group. NOT a norm for who they are. tRump is NOT normal.
Bernardo de La Paz
Mar 2017
#72
I don't think anyone is saying that Trump himself is the norm. I think the point is that
Squinch
Mar 2017
#80
The OP's bogus claim that 70% of whites are racist is bogus. It is NOT the norm.
Bernardo de La Paz
Mar 2017
#94
Lol. "I'm not saying he's a hater...but he's a hater..." No, I really have to disagree.
Squinch
Mar 2017
#106
I did not say "I'm not saying he's a hater...but he's a hater..." STOP diverting.
Bernardo de La Paz
Mar 2017
#108
I see from your post that you thought we were having a fight. I thought we were having a discussion
Squinch
Mar 2017
#113
According to actual interviews, of Trump voters, what Trump "stands for" is
whathehell
Mar 2017
#164
It's melanin--the pigmentation that determines skin color--not melatonin which is a sleep drug.
mnhtnbb
Mar 2017
#23
I find this to be an extremely racist and insulting OP. Why does DU tolerate such garbage ?
Trust Buster
Mar 2017
#31
If you could back it up with voter statistics it would not be hidden. Tobin's point is supported
Squinch
Mar 2017
#36
Bull. Tobin thinks he/she has the right to determine what constitutes a "normal white person".
Trust Buster
Mar 2017
#38
Whatever. I'm a white woman. I am able to look at the numbers without getting up on my high
Squinch
Mar 2017
#41
In what way? If 70% of black men had voted for Trump, would you consider the Trump voter
Squinch
Mar 2017
#45
No, because not all of them vote. A large percentage of the country does not vote.
we can do it
Mar 2017
#48
Those who did not vote were not moved enough by Trump's raging sexism and racism to extend the
Squinch
Mar 2017
#54
No. We're probably going to get into the weeds here, but your analogy is incorrect.
Squinch
Mar 2017
#62
I know that. I am trying to answer the poster who is saying that the fact that 70% of
Squinch
Mar 2017
#182
A majority of white people who voted voted for Trump. The ones who stayed home didn't
Squinch
Mar 2017
#49
You must live in an unique area because the large majority of white people I know support Trump.
wcast
Mar 2017
#51
I live in a very blue city in a very blue state and a large majority of the people
smirkymonkey
Mar 2017
#163
What makes you think the White people YOU know are more reflective of the whole? Maybe it's you
whathehell
Mar 2017
#208
That does not disprove the point. We watched Trump spew his racism and sexism for a
Squinch
Mar 2017
#74
Just because a majority of his voters were white does not mean all whites are racist
sarah FAILIN
Mar 2017
#95
I agree. And I agree that he accumulated racists. And I agree that not all white people
Squinch
Mar 2017
#189
Beware that, when fighting monsters, you yourself do not become a monster... for when you gaze long
luvMIdog
Mar 2017
#39
Wow - I hope so. It's disturbing anyone would lump all white people into that pot.
Vinca
Mar 2017
#56
I am not sure of your numbers but I had a conversation yesterday that confirms your observation.
gordianot
Mar 2017
#59
If 70% of black men had just voted for a person who made it clear that he thought that
Squinch
Mar 2017
#87
Probably not, but that's the point. It's not whites per se. It's the majority race of any culture.
elias7
Mar 2017
#233
The 70% number is for non-college educated men. Other white demographics vary from 50%
Squinch
Mar 2017
#264
In what way are white people more indigenous than other citizens? What makes you think
Squinch
Mar 2017
#268
I do understand your larger point. And history does not bear it out. In fact, if you were
Squinch
Mar 2017
#285
Thank you. Big mouth men on CB (who the hell is on CB anymore???) equal white people?!?
we can do it
Mar 2017
#98
Considering that only 55-58% of eligible voters actually voted in Nov 2016,
Silver Gaia
Mar 2017
#115
This isn't who we are. Don't let this ignorant post keep you away. I'm a white female.
we can do it
Mar 2017
#174
Interesting to find out that some random white truck drivers represent all Caucasians
elehhhhna
Mar 2017
#160
Thank you. Not normal. Not most white people. Lots of third party and non voters among whites.
we can do it
Mar 2017
#197
I don't think so. First you lost the many nonvoters. And you're limiting this to Americans.
nolabear
Mar 2017
#178
I hate to say I agree. Even the men I knew who disliked Trump were not worried about him to the
bettyellen
Mar 2017
#181
My black female boss (and friend) believed, and I quote, "Everyone is racist" including
whathehell
Mar 2017
#209
im normal and im white and i hate trumps guts. but i am a white woman. so...is there a difference?
samnsara
Mar 2017
#230
This MAY be true in various parts of the country but not in more populous areas.
alarimer
Mar 2017
#265