There's nothing grosser, or more supportive of the term "white supremacy" than dumb white people declaring their moral virtue by insisting that white people are holding black people back. As if they see whites as having to give permission to blacks to succeed and that "racist" plumber over there in Kenosha -- until he denounces racism an…
There's nothing grosser, or more supportive of the term "white supremacy" than dumb white people declaring their moral virtue by insisting that white people are holding black people back. As if they see whites as having to give permission to blacks to succeed and that "racist" plumber over there in Kenosha -- until he denounces racism and gives permission to blacks to succeed, they will still be held back...
Meanwhile, I live in a black neighborhood where I am oppressed by the 100,000 souped-up vehicles with stereo systems that blast the buildings off their foundations, where there are gang assassinations and a whole host of other problems IN PLAIN SIGHT. Ironically, I do not give permission for gang assassinations and souped-up vehicles that are obviously a debt trap -- but they do it anyway! My white permission has been flagrantly disrespected!
I think your term IN PLAIN SIGHT is important. The progressives stir up resentment with ideas and whispers and say things like "intentions don't matter". Meanwhile in places like Chicago POC are dying in large numbers at their own hands IN PLAIN SIGHT. Why not try the triage approach and work fervently to fix what is actually happening before our eyes every day? Where are the black pastors and community leaders? Call out who is ACTUALLY harming POC in real time.
Look at what we did after Sandy Hook (nothing). If that didn't move us to do something about gun violence, then what could? Certainly not a bunch of dead Black kids in Chicago.
It’s such a clever ploy, this white supremacy thing. But the hard truth is this—
It’s tough to look in the mirror for the reasons your life is a mess. It’s always more palatable to look for a scape goat. Whites have been accused and have readily stepped up to take the blame. Their white skin is their original sin. And the more they kneel in guilt, the more blame is heaped on them. Any attempt to push back is met with cries of racism, an accusation worse than rape. Until one person says she isn’t going to take it anymore. I think we’re about there.
That's how it was in my daughter's school. But please help me NCMaureen, explain something else I've observed- I wouldn't call the black community "queer affirming", and that is a prerequisite for being an antiracist ally. When is that penny going to drop?
It amazes me that people can believe in a theory that everybody else’s actions affect your life outcome, but your own actions have no bearing on what happens to you. It’s always somebody else’s fault, even if they lived 200 years ago. So apparently you are the only person who does NOT have an impact on your own life. A very peculiar theory indeed.
Heyjude we all know people of every race, age and gender that is the perpetual victim. They guy who gets dumped all the time and blames woman and not his own actions. The colleague that gets fired for being a terrible employee but it's the 10 bosses that are the problem not them. Or the parent that complains that their kids walk all over them but never puts their foot down. I've always had a low level of sympathy for those that complain but never take actions to improve their situation. Be honest and make positive changes.
This whole woke anti-racist creed is nothing more than a scam for racist white liberals to feel superior and good. If you don't treat everyone the same and demand the same standards of conduct and decency regardless of race and ethnicity, then you don't really think people are equal. Just weary of it all.
You have hit the nail on the head. The "compassionate" left competes with each other to show they are not racist. "Look who I voted for. I'm not a racist." or "Look, I have black friends and participate in BLM marches. Aren't I wonderful?"
If I call BLM what it is, a bunch of Marxist thugs, I am called a racist. BLM founders are now millionaires funded by many left wing morons who contributed to this BLM farce just to show they are not racist.
George Floyd was a thug who spent much of his life in prison but BLM and nut case white leftists worship him like he had just discovered penicillin. There is no other way to describe these leftists but as glassy eyed, drool on their chins, lemming nut cases.
George Floyd did not deserve to die the way he did but is in no shape or form a hero.
Look at you!...remembered to save it at the end. Good for you. You were totally cool with how Floyd went out. You're just upset it was caught on video.
Look, the phrase "Black Lives Matter" sent half the country into mouth frothing rage from Day 1. It's ok.
No one claims Floyd was a "hero" - just that he was a human being, and that those situations happen far more than people realize....but hey, we all gotta #BacktheBlue, right?
Nah. I'm pretty sure I do. Personally, I don't get really wound up about. Just enjoying seeing all the white folks upset that some black folks had the audacity to get upset. Oh, and before you start the "peaceful" protest nonsense. There were approx. 10,000 protests....570 involved violence.
I find you disgusting, too. So, you can F-ck off. That direct enough for you?
Comprof It seems like you want us to give your ideas thought and respect. Why not tell us a little about yourself and what about your life shaped your vision? Perhaps lay off the insults and share WHY you feel the way you do. Many of us here are willing to listen to other points of view but so far you appear to be looking for combat. I really would like to know a bit about your background and why you feel so passionately different about this topic. Please give us a glimpse into what influenced you so strongly to disagree with us. You might change hearts and minds if you presented your POV as though we were sitting across a table enjoying a beverage and making eye contact. I think most people would be more civil if they communicated with this in mind and might actually reach other's hearts and souls and make a REAL difference if they understood where others are coming from. Give us a chance to understand you.
Me too. It doesn't surprise me here on sub stack but I've been increasingly impressed with the comments section of WSJ. It seems like we have A LOT of company and commenters there are 98% real name users.
Good for you? Great, you're no longer supporting a disadvantaged kids scholarship fund because of one woman? Well, we've all got to have principles and priorities, right? What are you complaining about then? You accomplished your goal. Congratulations. Stay woke.
There's nothing grosser, or more supportive of the term "white supremacy" than dumb white people declaring their moral virtue by insisting that white people are holding black people back. As if they see whites as having to give permission to blacks to succeed and that "racist" plumber over there in Kenosha -- until he denounces racism and gives permission to blacks to succeed, they will still be held back...
Meanwhile, I live in a black neighborhood where I am oppressed by the 100,000 souped-up vehicles with stereo systems that blast the buildings off their foundations, where there are gang assassinations and a whole host of other problems IN PLAIN SIGHT. Ironically, I do not give permission for gang assassinations and souped-up vehicles that are obviously a debt trap -- but they do it anyway! My white permission has been flagrantly disrespected!
Why are you living in a neighborhood that most of the actual residents probably wish they could escape?
I think your term IN PLAIN SIGHT is important. The progressives stir up resentment with ideas and whispers and say things like "intentions don't matter". Meanwhile in places like Chicago POC are dying in large numbers at their own hands IN PLAIN SIGHT. Why not try the triage approach and work fervently to fix what is actually happening before our eyes every day? Where are the black pastors and community leaders? Call out who is ACTUALLY harming POC in real time.
Look at what we did after Sandy Hook (nothing). If that didn't move us to do something about gun violence, then what could? Certainly not a bunch of dead Black kids in Chicago.
You seem really upset about living in a black neighborhood.
Yeah, don't like seeing infants get murdered in crossfire. It really sucks.
It’s such a clever ploy, this white supremacy thing. But the hard truth is this—
It’s tough to look in the mirror for the reasons your life is a mess. It’s always more palatable to look for a scape goat. Whites have been accused and have readily stepped up to take the blame. Their white skin is their original sin. And the more they kneel in guilt, the more blame is heaped on them. Any attempt to push back is met with cries of racism, an accusation worse than rape. Until one person says she isn’t going to take it anymore. I think we’re about there.
That's how it was in my daughter's school. But please help me NCMaureen, explain something else I've observed- I wouldn't call the black community "queer affirming", and that is a prerequisite for being an antiracist ally. When is that penny going to drop?
It amazes me that people can believe in a theory that everybody else’s actions affect your life outcome, but your own actions have no bearing on what happens to you. It’s always somebody else’s fault, even if they lived 200 years ago. So apparently you are the only person who does NOT have an impact on your own life. A very peculiar theory indeed.
Heyjude we all know people of every race, age and gender that is the perpetual victim. They guy who gets dumped all the time and blames woman and not his own actions. The colleague that gets fired for being a terrible employee but it's the 10 bosses that are the problem not them. Or the parent that complains that their kids walk all over them but never puts their foot down. I've always had a low level of sympathy for those that complain but never take actions to improve their situation. Be honest and make positive changes.
Yes, completely unrelated to skin color. Bad consequences follow bad choices for white, blacks, browns or whatever in between.
My mother used to say "[W]hen you are having trouble with the whole world, it is probably not the world". Best. Advice. Ever.
It sure is Lynne
Nah. Forget 200 years ago. We need to stop skipping over the timeline.
Let's keep it modern/contemporary and focus on Jim Crow, Segregation, etc. Stuff that that people who are still very much alive dealt with.
Wow, you've commented on almost every post! You are one motivated troll!
1. That is factually incorrect re: number of responses.
2. Yes....a non-white person expressing their opinion on Bari's substance is "trolling"
What is a a "balm?"
Clever ploy or clever trick? Not being able to self scrutinize is a character flaw.
100% agree Lynne
This whole woke anti-racist creed is nothing more than a scam for racist white liberals to feel superior and good. If you don't treat everyone the same and demand the same standards of conduct and decency regardless of race and ethnicity, then you don't really think people are equal. Just weary of it all.
You have hit the nail on the head. The "compassionate" left competes with each other to show they are not racist. "Look who I voted for. I'm not a racist." or "Look, I have black friends and participate in BLM marches. Aren't I wonderful?"
If I call BLM what it is, a bunch of Marxist thugs, I am called a racist. BLM founders are now millionaires funded by many left wing morons who contributed to this BLM farce just to show they are not racist.
George Floyd was a thug who spent much of his life in prison but BLM and nut case white leftists worship him like he had just discovered penicillin. There is no other way to describe these leftists but as glassy eyed, drool on their chins, lemming nut cases.
George Floyd did not deserve to die the way he did but is in no shape or form a hero.
Look at you!...remembered to save it at the end. Good for you. You were totally cool with how Floyd went out. You're just upset it was caught on video.
Look, the phrase "Black Lives Matter" sent half the country into mouth frothing rage from Day 1. It's ok.
No one claims Floyd was a "hero" - just that he was a human being, and that those situations happen far more than people realize....but hey, we all gotta #BacktheBlue, right?
I find you disgusting. You have no idea how I felt about the Floyd death.
Nah. I'm pretty sure I do. Personally, I don't get really wound up about. Just enjoying seeing all the white folks upset that some black folks had the audacity to get upset. Oh, and before you start the "peaceful" protest nonsense. There were approx. 10,000 protests....570 involved violence.
I find you disgusting, too. So, you can F-ck off. That direct enough for you?
Comprof It seems like you want us to give your ideas thought and respect. Why not tell us a little about yourself and what about your life shaped your vision? Perhaps lay off the insults and share WHY you feel the way you do. Many of us here are willing to listen to other points of view but so far you appear to be looking for combat. I really would like to know a bit about your background and why you feel so passionately different about this topic. Please give us a glimpse into what influenced you so strongly to disagree with us. You might change hearts and minds if you presented your POV as though we were sitting across a table enjoying a beverage and making eye contact. I think most people would be more civil if they communicated with this in mind and might actually reach other's hearts and souls and make a REAL difference if they understood where others are coming from. Give us a chance to understand you.
Respectfully and calmly,
SbO
( Crickets )
What?
Just nice that you added "Floyd didn't deserve to die" that way. Nice recovery.
Have you been drinking again?
No. Did you or did you not say that? Yes or No?
Watch the "compassion" turn to "rage" in a second when you refuse their "help".
Me too. It doesn't surprise me here on sub stack but I've been increasingly impressed with the comments section of WSJ. It seems like we have A LOT of company and commenters there are 98% real name users.
What aren't you "taking anymore," Lynn?
How are dealing with this oppression/trauma?
Not sure what you're ranting about, but if it's a private school, they can keep out whoever they want.
Project Veritas? Lol!
Lynn, think you've just generally had a problem with black and brown people LONG before all this ginned-up CRT moral panic started.
Lol....yes, I'M the hater.
Ok, so? The school is free to do what they want, even more so if private. She got punished. That's what you wanted, right? So stop complaining.
Good for you? Great, you're no longer supporting a disadvantaged kids scholarship fund because of one woman? Well, we've all got to have principles and priorities, right? What are you complaining about then? You accomplished your goal. Congratulations. Stay woke.