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SteveABG

(134 posts)

1. It is possible

Reply to 1StrongBlackMan (Original post)

Sat Apr 7, 2012, 02:10 AM

Apr 2012

But you're going to deal with a lot of crap from any side.

I'm a white liberal who grew up in a racist family. They were the kind who "weren't racist, they just didn't believe in mixing."

I've heard white liberals proclaim "I know what racism feels like, because when I'm riding my bike, people honk and yell mean things at me."

I've seen all kinds of racism and ignorance from a lot of angles, but I certainly can't claim to speak for everyone.

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One Serious Question ... [View all] 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2012 OP

It is possible SteveABG Apr 2012 #1

Good Lord... Number23 Apr 2012 #10

Yeah I think so.. bayareamike Apr 2012 #2

I very much hope so. eom BlueMTexpat Apr 2012 #3

Well that depends.... daleanime Apr 2012 #4

it is. and the patience it will require of you will be appreciated by many of us. nofurylike Apr 2012 #5

WOW!! That Biko quote is AMAZING!!! Number23 Apr 2012 #11

thank you, Number23! yes!! isn't Biko's writing AMAZING?!! nofurylike Apr 2012 #15

Yes. mzteris Apr 2012 #6

I think it's miscommunication somewhat. Neoma Apr 2012 #7

you did good bigtree Apr 2012 #13

Thank you ... n/y 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2012 #14

The concept of white privilege is hard for many whites to understand, kwassa Apr 2012 #8

In general, I think the answer is a resounding "no" to be honest Number23 Apr 2012 #9

i agree it is not possible on the "big forums." nofurylike Apr 2012 #21

I have not seen that thread, but I will reply anyway... ZombieHorde Apr 2012 #12

At DU JustAnotherGen Apr 2012 #16

"but they try. They care. They WANT to give a damn." Number23 Apr 2012 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author Fredjust Apr 2012 #18

Yeah, I do it all the time... Blue_Tires Apr 2012 #19

i apologize. when i said "yes," i failed to add "as long as the discussion takes place nofurylike Apr 2012 #20

I think ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2012 #22

yes: "their basic misunderstanding of the issue is BECAUSE of the priviledge that they enjoy." nofurylike Apr 2012 #23

i would like to add that i hope you will keep trying. nofurylike Apr 2012 #24