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WhiskeyGrinder

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279. No, I would like white people to not act like racism is dead when they tear down statues --
Thu May 25, 2017, 05:22 PM
May 2017

or elect a black president.

"But how do you tell individually which is which?"

When people cry about white people not getting credit for doing the right thing, I get a pretty good idea.

"Men are racist, too."

Of course men are also racist. And I don't think if he had said "white people in yoga pants and hipster beards" would have made you like his words any more, however.

I can just imagine ExciteBike66 May 2017 #1
ROFL!! I know this is about a serious American epidemic, but your illustration had me LOL. eom BlueCaliDem May 2017 #36
Yeah I had nothing constructive to add to the guy's experience...nt ExciteBike66 May 2017 #40
Agree With Him RobinA May 2017 #2
You completely miss the point of taking down statues and flags. Bernardo de La Paz May 2017 #4
+1 Baitball Blogger May 2017 #108
Correct Dem2 May 2017 #318
No, I Don't Miss The Point RobinA May 2017 #341
It is good to drive them underground. Keep their rotten ideology contained & marginalized. . nt Bernardo de La Paz May 2017 #345
It sends a message...and I really don't buy this anyway...in the middle of the Trump Demsrule86 May 2017 #9
Wow. So he should just sit down and shut up in the back of our bus, Ms. Toad May 2017 #38
Why give ammo to the GOP which he did...do you think that makes it better? Demsrule86 May 2017 #173
Liberals, like everyone else, could use some self-examination. HopeAgain May 2017 #256
I.e. shut up - the impact liberal racism has on your daily life is irrelevant Ms. Toad May 2017 #268
Well if this sort of effort made by a Republican in my opinion succeeds...how do Demsrule86 May 2017 #363
Cause this gentleman is correct. We suffer from white privilege adigal May 2017 #301
We don't have the right to have a different view? Fantastic Anarchist May 2017 #228
Take your fingers out of your ears and listen to what he's saying. Ms. Toad May 2017 #270
I think everyone is talking past each other kcr May 2017 #282
Bingo! Fantastic Anarchist May 2017 #285
No, it's not. Fantastic Anarchist May 2017 #284
I see your point, but at the same time BertNEarnie May 2017 #83
He's actually talking about JustAnotherGen May 2017 #113
He has no idea who called the popo...and the fact he assumes it is a liberal with Hillary Demsrule86 May 2017 #194
I find it interesting he assumes it is white women who are his problem. 58Sunliner May 2017 #323
I think it is a BS article...and he is probably GOP...his memes are all GOP memes. Demsrule86 May 2017 #351
I agree with your points here. I definitely see the farmer's point, but he's using stereotypes too. yardwork May 2017 #344
I think his opinion makes sense. Baitball Blogger May 2017 #117
More exasperated than with the alt right? I find that questionable. Demsrule86 May 2017 #195
I think we all can multi-task when it comes to opinions. Baitball Blogger May 2017 #199
Maybe we could walk and chew gum at the same time. As a black man being harassed tblue37 May 2017 #137
My daughter dates a wonderful young man who is Black so I do understand. Demsrule86 May 2017 #231
I fully agree Fantastic Anarchist May 2017 #227
I have to wonder when he repeats GOP memes... Demsrule86 May 2017 #230
The confederate flag is a racist and traitorous symbol nt Progressive dog May 2017 #11
"a piece of cloth with a certain pattern on it. It isn't racism" Bucky May 2017 #24
The problem is that most of the idiots flying them don't know they're flying the wrong one. TheBlackAdder May 2017 #30
And it's even more obvious for people up north who don't have any southern heritage IronLionZion May 2017 #35
It's not about individuals flying a flag or celebrating a Confederate icon... Wounded Bear May 2017 #71
The Nazi flag is a piece of cloth with a certain pattern on it. Adrahil May 2017 #103
Ironically the swastika is a Hindu symbol to ward off evil spirits IronLionZion May 2017 #170
LOL. he's not saying overt racism is better. sad that you think a flag of treachery and racism is La Lioness Priyanka May 2017 #157
The confederates went to war to PRESERVE SLAVERY!!!!!!! steve2470 May 2017 #207
Why The Confederate Battle Flag Is Even More Racist Than You Think IronLionZion May 2017 #251
Actually, RobinA May 2017 #343
Communication is a critical component in change IronLionZion May 2017 #348
K&R WellDarn May 2017 #3
Why are we calling non liberals, liberals? Nt retrowire May 2017 #5
Election results Albemarle County FSogol May 2017 #23
According to the OP, the women had Hillary stickers on their German SUVs ExciteBike66 May 2017 #33
Who you vote for doesn't make you liberal retrowire May 2017 #44
No it doesn't...those who did not vote for Hillary are not liberal... Demsrule86 May 2017 #174
Those familiar with stats will note you are committing what's called an Ecological Fallacy stevenleser May 2017 #329
You are skating close to the "no true Scotsman" fallacy. Caliman73 May 2017 #138
I'm just speaking english retrowire May 2017 #141
In a perfect world yes. Caliman73 May 2017 #148
Maybe it's just best to drop labels altogether nt retrowire May 2017 #154
We need lables Caliman73 May 2017 #191
You've made excellent points retrowire May 2017 #204
the fact that we can have disagreements and converse is great Caliman73 May 2017 #206
Yes! retrowire May 2017 #209
Well, we don't know this man or his motives, do we? WinkyDink May 2017 #337
No we do not Caliman73 May 2017 #364
This is a 'they all do it thread' and it is nonsense. Demsrule86 May 2017 #6
I agree. mountain grammy May 2017 #15
Post removed Post removed May 2017 #86
I think the most telling thing is his description of the women with Hillary stickers... Demsrule86 May 2017 #177
Yes. That and his stance on the Confederate flag. I'm with you on this one. kcr May 2017 #184
Even the word liberal which I wear as a brand of honor is in general a disparaging word in GOP Demsrule86 May 2017 #192
It does. kcr May 2017 #210
You know, it's the oddest thing. When I put on my yoga pants... Honeycombe8 May 2017 #295
Oh, that hadn't occurred to me. Could be. nt Honeycombe8 May 2017 #292
Agreed. kcr May 2017 #163
+1. nt Honeycombe8 May 2017 #296
Until very recently, the removal of flags and statues was far from 'easy' Kentonio May 2017 #7
Does he have any proof about these women in treestar May 2017 #8
That says repug to me...the wording and the hatred of Hillary. Demsrule86 May 2017 #10
Yep. Can't picture a Hillary supporter treestar May 2017 #12
Some will. Society has conditioned people to associate "Black Men" and "scary" for a long time. forjusticethunders May 2017 #56
This is BS...it only serves to help the right...and no I don't believe any person Demsrule86 May 2017 #175
I don't have to guess WellDarn May 2017 #182
He won't help his kids by helping elect GOP types...I think he is a fraud....and a conservative. Demsrule86 May 2017 #193
Oh good, a lecture n/t WellDarn May 2017 #200
Welcome to DU... Demsrule86 May 2017 #333
The Right derives its power from racism. forjusticethunders May 2017 #331
Baloney demonizing Democrats weakens the Democratic Party and our ability to fight the right on Demsrule86 May 2017 #332
sorry, but racial prejudice burrows into all corners of white society. Bucky May 2017 #73
Yeah, the parties all the same why even bother ....sarcasm. Demsrule86 May 2017 #178
It's not so much voting for them treestar May 2017 #308
That's exactly why someone had to share their story IronLionZion May 2017 #82
And we all tell our own 'lies' I don't buy this story...I really don't Demsrule86 May 2017 #179
I have family who voted for Obama AND Hillary who I'm sure would do exactly that NickB79 May 2017 #238
I agree, people can be complex treestar May 2017 #309
I've seen this kind of prejudice too. I agree with the farmer about that. yardwork May 2017 #347
Agree--sexism is just as bad as racism, but this guy spooky3 May 2017 #13
Honest question WellDarn May 2017 #312
The irony is rich FLPanhandle May 2017 #19
Isn't odd that this is so similar to the GOP meme about how Democrats are the real 'racists'. Demsrule86 May 2017 #180
I don't remember seeing many Hillary t-shirts NewJeffCT May 2017 #57
yes, you should trust our lived experiences more than your own discomfort La Lioness Priyanka May 2017 #159
Broad brushing a group of people is ridiculous joeybee12 May 2017 #14
He's Telling The Truth.... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #29
You might think what you wrote is logical but.its not joeybee12 May 2017 #121
I Do Think That.... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #124
His prejudices against white liberals carry as much overreach as white prejudices do Bucky May 2017 #75
Really? LovingA2andMI May 2017 #90
Look, he's said "white liberals" not "some white liberals" are racist. Bucky May 2017 #96
Actually, it's... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #102
exactly joeybee12 May 2017 #122
Maybe you should scroll down the thread LovingA2andMI May 2017 #136
Maybe not joeybee12 May 2017 #147
Well, well.... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #152
You don't get it and you don't want to joeybee12 May 2017 #150
Actually, yes, I do... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #162
lol no. La Lioness Priyanka May 2017 #160
K&R Quayblue May 2017 #16
Truth hurts, IronLionZion. WhiskeyGrinder May 2017 #17
Finally, someone willing to speak out about the true villains in our society ... dawg May 2017 #18
Post Like These.... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #31
Agree. Ms. Toad May 2017 #43
The little things are the hardest. Caliman73 May 2017 #196
Also agree True Dough May 2017 #93
Why deal with any issues at all? IronLionZion May 2017 #41
Fine. dawg May 2017 #51
What Will It "Get Him (or her)"? LovingA2andMI May 2017 #60
When you start a conversation, you can't just expect everyone to automatically agree with you. dawg May 2017 #62
"well-being of minorities in this country"..... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #70
Maybe having the Republicans in charge for eight more years will enlighten *your* world view. dawg May 2017 #78
"White liberals aren't pure enough for the AA community." LovingA2andMI May 2017 #84
Whatever. dawg May 2017 #87
The "he must be lying!" type of responses feed into the racism the man is talking about Tarc May 2017 #20
Its amazing how many dont get it. Its the "NIMBY" mindset. 7962 May 2017 #79
Get this all the time zipplewrath May 2017 #164
He hits all the GOP BS memes...he may very well be lying. Demsrule86 May 2017 #181
You are a part of the problem Tarc May 2017 #205
Sounds like an endless unsolvable problem treestar May 2017 #349
He must be new to Albemarle... Blue_Tires May 2017 #21
Albermale went for Hillary...my family is from the area. Demsrule86 May 2017 #183
My dad was born and raised in C'ville (segregated high school) Blue_Tires May 2017 #233
My cousins all went to Charolottesville Demsrule86 May 2017 #234
Subtle racism. Because that's the most awful form of racism right now. ProfessorPlum May 2017 #22
Conservative racists know they're racist, and are often proud of it or don't care IronLionZion May 2017 #25
Judging from the responses here, it looks like you struck a nerve. nt WhiskeyGrinder May 2017 #45
It needed to be done IronLionZion May 2017 #48
The responses you're getting are enlightening Tarc May 2017 #63
I applaud you for doing it True Dough May 2017 #109
That's a lot clearer ... knightmaar May 2017 #81
Not Just In Charlottesville, Virginia..... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #26
To start with, I'll say I could easily be wrong, BobTheSubgenius May 2017 #27
I don't see a purity test at all. Ms. Toad May 2017 #50
I don't get how he knows who calls the cops on him knightmaar May 2017 #28
Well said SHRED May 2017 #34
Generalization..... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #37
Who said that? I certainly didn't. knightmaar May 2017 #52
Dismissing HIS experience and HIS feelings.... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #55
I'm not dismissing his feelings. knightmaar May 2017 #76
It is HIS Experience... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #95
You've Now Gone Around The Bend ProfessorGAC May 2017 #105
It's The Point.... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #112
I'm sorry, and embarassed Ms. Toad May 2017 #131
Thank you.... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #135
I Dismissed Exactly What? ProfessorGAC May 2017 #166
The "Debate", you described... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #168
How Convenient! ProfessorGAC May 2017 #171
My Logic... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #189
Do You Do Stand Up? ProfessorGAC May 2017 #302
How about You're Delusional.... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #319
His subtle sexism regarding the women in yoga pants statement should be dismissed. Sorry. kcr May 2017 #221
How Do You Know The Experiences Or What Is Seen In His Town??? LovingA2andMI May 2017 #229
Is His Experience and Truth the Only One, Ever and Ever for All Time??????? kcr May 2017 #232
What a disgusting reply.... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #239
Well WellDarn May 2017 #241
Yes, it has... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #250
Yet you are certainly free to make assumptions about who you reply to kcr May 2017 #243
Based SOLELY on your misinformed reply... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #248
Based on your treatment of other people in this thread n/t kcr May 2017 #252
Sad.... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #254
Oh well. Other people will see what I have to say kcr May 2017 #260
He may very well have seen a housewife nervously retreat into her house shortly before the cops... Nitram May 2017 #47
"housewife"? Was she wearing a housecoat and slippers, with curlers in her hair? Coventina May 2017 #61
In the middle of the day, a woman who is still at home is a housewife. Nitram May 2017 #68
Wow. Stereotype much? Is a single woman who lives alone and works night shift Coventina May 2017 #77
I can forgive the man's use of the term "housewife" in the context of the nervous nellie... Nitram May 2017 #85
Oh, so if I point out sexism I'm being disruptive. Got it. Coventina May 2017 #91
Thank you. cwydro May 2017 #98
. Coventina May 2017 #99
Oh, so as a woman people call the police on you because you don't look like you belong in their Nitram May 2017 #104
Nice try to dig yourself out of the ugly hole you made for yourself. cwydro May 2017 #118
You are adorable! You sure seem to know all about me and my life experiences. Coventina May 2017 #129
The only assumption I made was that you would rather take issue with a stereotyopical term for a Nitram May 2017 #158
I am in complete agreement with the OP. I think the gentleman's remarks Coventina May 2017 #165
It is a GOP word...would be money this guy is GOP. Demsrule86 May 2017 #185
I'm a university professor. a la izquierda May 2017 #92
Just try to not be home in the "middle" of the day. Coventina May 2017 #97
A woman at home in the daytime is a "housewife"? cwydro May 2017 #94
LOL!! Coventina May 2017 #100
Surely you are not as ignorant as this post makes you seem. cwydro May 2017 #101
Especially if she's wearing yoga pants! :sarcasm: kcr May 2017 #169
post 25 has the full text of it IronLionZion May 2017 #53
When you observe one event following another consistently, Ms. Toad May 2017 #58
Well said. I will add kcr May 2017 #167
yup Skittles May 2017 #307
People with privilege can't wait to tell the oppressed they're wrong about their experience. WhiskeyGrinder May 2017 #32
As this thread proves. Ms. Toad May 2017 #59
Yep, it's like clockwork. WhiskeyGrinder May 2017 #65
Exactly!!! LovingA2andMI May 2017 #106
Yep, somehow it is. Quayblue May 2017 #119
I hear you. WhiskeyGrinder May 2017 #126
+1 La Lioness Priyanka May 2017 #161
This message was self-deleted by its author yuiyoshida May 2017 #39
K&R lunasun May 2017 #42
I live in Charlottesville and I read this post on FB. Nitram May 2017 #46
Yup, it's just the beginning. The tip of the iceberg IronLionZion May 2017 #49
I would love to support this famer but his logic is beyond flawed. ATL Ebony May 2017 #54
Cop killings have been a problem with lots of attention lately IronLionZion May 2017 #66
I don't see why he thinks it is not Richard Spencer treestar May 2017 #346
Richard Spencer types wake up thinking how to send us to the gas chamber IronLionZion May 2017 #353
So they are careless that they've killed somebody indirectly treestar May 2017 #356
Our prisons are filled with a lot more minorities than they should IronLionZion May 2017 #358
Yes, I agree. I saw one about stealing a bicycle treestar May 2017 #362
The movie "Get Out" deals with the same issue. AJT May 2017 #64
Pretending progressives don't perform racist or other bigoted actions hurts others and the movement WhiskeyGrinder May 2017 #67
Oh for sure...I think searching for imperfect 'liberals' and running them down and trashing the Demsrule86 May 2017 #188
Your sarcasm makes it difficult for me to grasp your point. WhiskeyGrinder May 2017 #198
What do they do? treestar May 2017 #350
Are you interested in hearing what happens so you can learn and fight it, or are you interested WhiskeyGrinder May 2017 #359
Learn it and fight it. treestar May 2017 #361
Excellent. WhiskeyGrinder May 2017 #365
Thanks I shall read the links treestar May 2017 #376
He knows who called the cops on him? SHRED May 2017 #69
Translation: the message is uncomfortable, the messenger must be lying. Ms. Toad May 2017 #74
His stereotype description SHRED May 2017 #80
Nope. Ms. Toad May 2017 #116
Overall sad, but also encouraging. Unca Jim May 2017 #72
Full Text of Chris Newman's Facebook Post: IronLionZion May 2017 #88
Yes WellDarn May 2017 #240
Yup IronLionZion May 2017 #242
This. Iggo May 2017 #89
Racism is now more subtle. Baitball Blogger May 2017 #107
Nervous White Women in Yoga Pants? flibbitygiblets May 2017 #110
Good post. cwydro May 2017 #212
Are we beyond hope? WellDarn May 2017 #111
Yep. nt Quayblue May 2017 #146
Sad but true, I'm afraid n/t WellDarn May 2017 #151
. Iggo May 2017 #187
The Detail In Some is Head Deep.... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #259
Deflection is both a tactic and an instinct. Who is being complained about is more important lunasun May 2017 #360
Just had a heartbreaking discussion with a young AA patient of mine ismnotwasm May 2017 #114
I believe him get the red out May 2017 #115
"Self-examination is necessary." Iggo May 2017 #127
Fear goes both ways IronLionZion May 2017 #139
I agree with you get the red out May 2017 #176
Chris and Annie Newman: IronLionZion May 2017 #120
Lovely Family.... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #132
Thanks n/t WellDarn May 2017 #156
Thank you. Iggo May 2017 #216
There are plenty of Liberals out there that do not have interactions with minorities nini May 2017 #123
Liberal racism is real... HipChick May 2017 #125
Racism is real, racial biases are real.... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #128
Useless observation post to follow. LOL Lib May 2017 #130
Link to article about the house mentioned above. LOL Lib May 2017 #144
Having been the person who had to respond to calls like this Lee-Lee May 2017 #133
Of course it exists. It's the conflating with the movement to remove Confederate statues kcr May 2017 #172
It was more of a ... remove the plank from your eye before pointing out the speck.. Caliman73 May 2017 #261
I didn't see it as equating those things either, because I don't think that's what he doing. kcr May 2017 #272
I think we see it differently Caliman73 May 2017 #288
No to the first question. Yes to the second two. kcr May 2017 #290
But other people trust them...especially to deal with people of color Caliman73 May 2017 #294
Right. I guess I'm just not being very clear. kcr May 2017 #297
I think I understand what you are saying. Caliman73 May 2017 #299
You know? It's weird this whole thing about liberal vs conservative areas kcr May 2017 #303
It is in the mindset. Caliman73 May 2017 #305
Hey white people in this thread, a few questions: WhiskeyGrinder May 2017 #134
Great Questions.... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #140
That kind of self-examination makes people uncomfortable. (n/t) Iggo May 2017 #142
It does indeed. I'm hoping, on a message board, people can feel their feelings in the privacy of WhiskeyGrinder May 2017 #145
Sometimes.... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #149
Totally agree. WhiskeyGrinder May 2017 #153
Really? Demsrule86 May 2017 #190
Yes. It really does. (n/t) Iggo May 2017 #197
Being more worried about clueless liberals than out-and-out racists does not make someone WhiskeyGrinder May 2017 #201
The man mouths common GOP talking points ...'why liberals are the racist' (sarcasm). Demsrule86 May 2017 #236
The problem is that if "clueless liberal" calls the cops on a man who is farming while black and WhiskeyGrinder May 2017 #237
You totally misinterpret his statement. kwassa May 2017 #211
Wrong city, but it doesn't really matter. dawg May 2017 #217
You're right. I do have the wrong city, and state. kwassa May 2017 #218
Charlotte and Charlottesville are so different. yardwork May 2017 #316
"he is more afraid of 'evil' liberals than white racists" You completely missed the point there NickB79 May 2017 #244
Exactly WellDarn May 2017 #245
This n/t WellDarn May 2017 #143
I am allowed to believe that white racism is a pervasive problem, and ... dawg May 2017 #186
How would you propose discussing racism within the party? WhiskeyGrinder May 2017 #203
Well, quite frankly, it does need to be discussed. dawg May 2017 #208
Interesting, I see the farmer's mention of an HRC sticker to be a way of saying "even the most WhiskeyGrinder May 2017 #213
What you call "political points" is now turning into matters of life and death. dawg May 2017 #215
When and where should people criticize their own party? WhiskeyGrinder May 2017 #219
Let's start by not pissing on the people who worked to get the monuments taken down. dawg May 2017 #220
If he feels people who call themselves allies aren't doing a good job being allies, why should he WhiskeyGrinder May 2017 #222
I never once suggested he should thank anyone or praise anyone for the statues. dawg May 2017 #223
I appreciate your answers and find your perspective helpful, so thanks. WhiskeyGrinder May 2017 #225
Just curious, are you 100% unwilling to entertain the idea ... dawg May 2017 #224
I'd say 95 percent. WhiskeyGrinder May 2017 #226
Many POC have managed to express that perspective much better kcr May 2017 #246
What's the GOP talking point in his post? WhiskeyGrinder May 2017 #247
Liberals are just PC fake in their fight to take down Confederate monuments. kcr May 2017 #249
But it's true that it's much easier for white people to fight symbols -- symbols that are WhiskeyGrinder May 2017 #267
You would rather white people decide it's better to just leave the monuments there? kcr May 2017 #274
No, I would like white people to not act like racism is dead when they tear down statues -- WhiskeyGrinder May 2017 #279
Ridiculous behavior. No argument from me. kcr May 2017 #287
The historic relationship between white women and black men has been a troubled one for generations. WhiskeyGrinder May 2017 #291
I'm fully aware of all of that in your first paragraph. kcr May 2017 #293
Fair enough. WhiskeyGrinder May 2017 #300
Perfect WellDarn May 2017 #255
Completely and utterly not what I said kcr May 2017 #257
But you didn't say that you were WellDarn May 2017 #262
I did no such thing. Or you're confusing me with another poster. kcr May 2017 #265
He didn't say they weren't the real problem. Ms. Toad May 2017 #275
Are you reading any of my other posts in this thread? kcr May 2017 #277
I have been reading the other posts - they are similar in tone. Ms. Toad May 2017 #278
Oh, come on! kcr May 2017 #289
+1000000000000000000000. Thank you so much for this post. VespertineIconoclast May 2017 #266
You're welcome, and thank you for the feedback! WhiskeyGrinder May 2017 #281
Has nothing to do with whether it is true or not treestar May 2017 #310
K&R .. n/t obnoxiousdrunk May 2017 #155
K&R Solly Mack May 2017 #202
. kwassa May 2017 #214
Here's an interesting fact from another "liberal" city WellDarn May 2017 #235
Becoming a blue city isn't enough to change segregation kwassa May 2017 #253
Absolutely correct WellDarn May 2017 #258
I agree with you. kwassa May 2017 #264
Yes, there are liberal racists. Lots of them. But, no. You do not have to agree with everything kcr May 2017 #263
All Who Are Willing To Engage in What Is Known As "Uncomfortable Conversations".... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #269
Did I miss it? Iggo May 2017 #375
I've seen this type of behavior in Asheville and Chapel Hill before. bathroommonkey76 May 2017 #271
The South is gaining population IronLionZion May 2017 #280
VA is blue b/c of NVA bathroommonkey76 May 2017 #286
This discussion exposes there is a whole lot in between IronLionZion May 2017 #314
Well, I'M *not* surprised. no_hypocrisy May 2017 #273
I know.... MountCleaners May 2017 #276
Ohh...that reminds me of an article I saw awhile back: WhiskeyGrinder May 2017 #283
Great article. Iggo May 2017 #298
Oh, I've seen that in liberal hippie Takoma Park, MD IronLionZion May 2017 #317
Sorry I'm late to this thread--experience even in Oakland is the same. Starry Messenger May 2017 #304
Oooh. When I get home I am so reading this thread The Polack MSgt May 2017 #306
Peace! IronLionZion May 2017 #313
Cultural Appropriation is a very racist concept NobodyHere May 2017 #311
"while having not a single Black owner, partner, employee, or vendor." IronLionZion May 2017 #315
I don't get the whole cultural appropriation thing either. I buy everything else from the guy in the stevenleser May 2017 #321
The root is in power dynamic IronLionZion May 2017 #324
I'll continue to read more about it but I think I understand what is attempting to be implied. stevenleser May 2017 #328
I think cultural appropriation is bullshit too romanic May 2017 #327
Potentially it is a legitimate grievance assuming it is not a superficial observation. stevenleser May 2017 #354
Why bring hip hop up at all then? NobodyHere May 2017 #368
Again that's not what the guy is saying. romanic May 2017 #370
Why do they need someone black to sell hip hop items? NobodyHere May 2017 #371
Why do people need jobs and income? IronLionZion May 2017 #372
Kind of avoids the point NobodyHere May 2017 #373
Jobs are the point IronLionZion May 2017 #374
And God forfend a Black person eats PIZZA! Or listens to Beethoven! WinkyDink May 2017 #336
Black people were denied vanilla ice cream in the Jim Crow south except on Independence Day IronLionZion May 2017 #357
Profound peggysue2 May 2017 #320
We all have different perspectives and experiences IronLionZion May 2017 #340
Really? Jimvanhise May 2017 #322
Mortgage lenders have already faced federal penalties for discrimination IronLionZion May 2017 #325
Block Count on this thread alone... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #326
He thinks "wealthier neighborhoods" are LIBERAL? He thinks "cultural appropriation" is a WinkyDink May 2017 #330
I don't know the guy ahd haven't been to VA in a long time, but I believe him 100% DemocraticWing May 2017 #334
So let him side with the Republicans, like the insane Ben Carson. See how THAT will help. WinkyDink May 2017 #335
When a sports team gets coaching and training to improve their trouble spots IronLionZion May 2017 #342
Ryan. McConnell. Bannon. Pence. Graham. Mulvaney. TRUMP. And this guy thinks LIBERALS WinkyDink May 2017 #338
People are so busy going after that easy fix, going after that Confederate flag, that theyre not.. LexVegas May 2017 #339
I just wanted to thank you for hanging WellDarn May 2017 #352
I'm surprised it's gotten this big this quick. IronLionZion May 2017 #355
My thoughts.. cannabis_flower May 2017 #366
I agree. romanic May 2017 #367
#FarmingWhileBlack: Black Va. Farmer Says Nervous White Women in Yoga Pants More Dangerous Than... steve2470 May 2017 #369
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