Apologize for being White

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br53
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tommie said:

I'm sorry for being white.
I forgive you.
The battle is not yours, but God's.
2 Chronicles 20:15
engiBEAR
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By your own logic...

People are protesting because a man was murdered...he was further "subdued" though he was already face down in handcuffs and begging for breath. It's the continuation of a pattern that has been ongoing for far longer than 35 years.

But it's "their problem" not the problem of the historically powerful that set up this societal system.

You're correct, the answer is individual responsibility -- and that includes all of us, especially those with the power to do something. That has historically been and continues to be predominantly white men. So stop jumping down this guy's throat just because he has an opinion that is different than yours.

It sounds like you live in a bubble, friend, as I have for a lot of my life. It's time for us to listen and learn.
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whitetrash said:

Jack Bauer said:

Stephen A just told white people that if they are silent, then they are compliant.

Must be why every single upper-class white woman has to post a 3 paragraph statement on Facebook this week.
What if we speak up and tell him to STFU? Can't be accused of being silent then.
Something tells me you guys likely speak up against abortion and gay rights but are quiet on this issue. Perhaps it's worth an honest self-evaluation and deciding if you are quiet about this because you actually do enjoy the privileges you've enjoyed in your life? I'd have to say that you are compliant if you don't disagree with what's going on in our society.
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tommie said:

I'm sorry for being white.


Choices
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Canada2017 said:

tommie said:

I'm sorry for being white.


Choices
Sing him the song about Choices by The Possum.
The battle is not yours, but God's.
2 Chronicles 20:15
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tommie said:

I'm sorry for at being white.
FIFY
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engiBEAR said:

By your own logic...

People are protesting because a man was murdered...he was further "subdued" though he was already face down in handcuffs and begging for breath. It's the continuation of a pattern that has been ongoing for far longer than 35 years.

But it's "their problem" not the problem of the historically powerful that set up this societal system.

You're correct, the answer is individual responsibility -- and that includes all of us, especially those with the power to do something. That has historically been and continues to be predominantly white men. So stop jumping down this guy's throat just because he has an opinion that is different than yours.

It sounds like you live in a bubble, friend, as I have for a lot of my life. It's time for us to listen and learn.
chuckle.......bubble ?

Went to a Dallas High School that became 40% minority enrolled overnight due to busing. All hell loose for the next 2 years. Black Panthers and the KKK even showed up. Fun times almost every day .

Owned a farm in El Paso for decades. In all those years never once hired a white guy. All my men except one were Hispanic .

Have traveled frequently in Central America and South America. If you want to see REAL racism spend a month down there . Resort hotels do NOT count .

Built homes the last 20 years. 60-80% of my sub contractors were minorities. Never a single piece of racism in any direction. You either had skills ( and were important as hell ) or you didn't.

The cop is a murderer......he will be punished. Sure protest......but far too many are looting, burning and killing .
What about THOSE victims....who is going to be 'outraged' about THEM ?
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engiBEAR said:

whitetrash said:

Jack Bauer said:

Stephen A just told white people that if they are silent, then they are compliant.

Must be why every single upper-class white woman has to post a 3 paragraph statement on Facebook this week.
What if we speak up and tell him to STFU? Can't be accused of being silent then.
Something tells me you guys likely speak up against abortion and gay rights but are quiet on this issue. Perhaps it's worth an honest self-evaluation and deciding if you are quiet about this because you actually do enjoy the privileges you've enjoyed in your life? I'd have to say that you are compliant if you don't disagree with what's going on in our society.

Nobody here speaks against gay rights. Nice caricature of centrists and conservatives.

Your last sentence is unbelievably fascist. It's essentially "disagree with me and you're the devil".

What are you measuring racism with?
What do you expect white people to do?

I'm not apologizing for a damn thing I didn't do, especially my skin color which I have no control over.

Let's stick with judging everyone at the individual level.
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Waco1947 said:

Doc Holliday said:

Is this what all this is really about?




No, apologize for what whites have "done." You can not help being white , but you can change and DO the things that make for justice.



I'm "white", won't apologize for and I won't change. I go to work everyday, do my best while I'm there, provide for my family and spend time with my wife and kid. I don't drink and exercise regularly.

If you have a problem with my skin color then you're a racist and it's YOUR problem. I have nothing to be ashamed of.
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tommie said:

I'm sorry for being white.
I'm sorry that your sorry
RD2WINAGNBEAR86
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tommie said:

I'm sorry for being white.
You know what they say! "Once you go white, nothing else is right!"
"Never underestimate Joe's ability to **** things up!"

-- Barack Obama
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blackie said:

Canada2017 said:

blackie said:

We have opened up opportunities that at least remove legal obstacles, but have not done the right things (whatever they may be) to remove cultural and social obstacles. For that, we all suck.



WHATEVER THEY MAY BE

There it is...perfect .

Trillions spent in aid, social services , job placement , education , Affirmative Action .......and its not enough . It's never going to be 'enough'.

' Gee we don't really know what else to do.......but we still suck anyway .' Absolutely perfect .

Newsflash dude:

You might suck... but I don't .

Neither does anyone else who pays taxes , loyally raises a family and contributes to our society .
We have been throwing things at this problem for decades. We as a society SUCK at finding a solution.
What is the "problem" to which you are referring? Let's define the problem, and then we discuss potential solutions. Articulate what you believe the issue is.
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engiBEAR said:

whitetrash said:

Jack Bauer said:

Stephen A just told white people that if they are silent, then they are compliant.

Must be why every single upper-class white woman has to post a 3 paragraph statement on Facebook this week.
What if we speak up and tell him to STFU? Can't be accused of being silent then.
Perhaps it's worth an honest self-evaluation and deciding if you are quiet about this because you actually do enjoy the privileges you've enjoyed in your life? I'd have to say that you are compliant if you don't disagree with what's going on in our society.

Serious question: What is wrong with enjoying a privilege? I know people who have money because it was passed down to them by their parents (who worked hard and saved so they could give it to their children). Should those people feel bad that their parents left them money? Should they not enjoy the gift they received, simply because it wasn't something everyone else got? Did you ever get a bike one year for Christmas? Did you feel horrible about it, and refuse to enjoy it because some other kids didn't get a bike? The "privilege" talking point is moronic. I wasn't born with the ability to run a 4.3 forty yard dash. But I'm not telling the guy who was that he should feel bad about it, and that it isn't fair that he got a college scholarship, and that he should apologize for using his advantage and running faster than me. Life isn't fair. I'm not "owed" anything, nor do I expect outside forces to "level the playing field" for me.

This is absolute madness. It also, by the way, isn't about skin pigmentation. At all. It is almost entirely solely socio-economic. What disadvantage does a black child face in comparison to a white child in a trailer park outside Marshall, TX with no dad in the home and mother on meth? What does their skin color have to do with the "opportunities" they each have? And how is the trailer park kid "privileged?"

Make an intelligent case or GTFO with this crap. It is insulting.
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Canada2017 said:


WHATEVER THEY MAY BE

There it is...perfect .

Trillions spent in aid, social services , job placement , education , Affirmative Action .......and its not enough . It's never going to be 'enough'.

' Gee we don't really know what else to do.......but we still suck anyway .' Absolutely perfect .

Newsflash dude:

You might suck... but I don't .

Neither does anyone else who pays taxes , loyally raises a family and contributes to our society .
This is a particularly ignorant viewpoint... There are entire neighborhoods, zip codes, where most people can trace the root of their generational poverty straight back to slavery. The government might spend a trillion dollars a minute on the issue, but it's clearly not being very effective, newsflash. We as a country are totally complacent, and ok with some neighborhoods just sucking, but that is where crime is high, where injustices happen.

And just because you don't know what else to do doesn't mean there's nothing else. You've already proven your ignorance. Go talk to a social worker, assuming you know of one.

There are plenty of ways to improve all of our lives, we just sit on our behinds on the issue of poverty and the strife it is bringing our country. Much of America was straight up built upon the backs of slaves, and so the one thing you posted correctly, is that no matter what the federal government does, it will never be enough to right that wrong.
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"This is a particularly ignorant viewpoint... There are entire neighborhoods, zip codes, where most people can trace the root of their generational poverty straight back to slavery."

Fascinating. The first sentence of that post succinctly describes the second sentence.
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Porteroso said:

Canada2017 said:


WHATEVER THEY MAY BE

There it is...perfect .

Trillions spent in aid, social services , job placement , education , Affirmative Action .......and its not enough . It's never going to be 'enough'.

' Gee we don't really know what else to do.......but we still suck anyway .' Absolutely perfect .

Newsflash dude:

You might suck... but I don't .

Neither does anyone else who pays taxes , loyally raises a family and contributes to our society .
This is a particularly ignorant viewpoint... There are entire neighborhoods, zip codes, where most people can trace the root of their generational poverty straight back to slavery. The government might spend a trillion dollars a minute on the issue, but it's clearly not being very effective, newsflash. We as a country are totally complacent, and ok with some neighborhoods just sucking, but that is where crime is high, where injustices happen.

And just because you don't know what else to do doesn't mean there's nothing else. You've already proven your ignorance. Go talk to a social worker, assuming you know of one.

There are plenty of ways to improve all of our lives, we just sit on our behinds on the issue of poverty and the strife it is bringing our country. Much of America was straight up built upon the backs of slaves, and so the one thing you posted correctly, is that no matter what the federal government does, it will never be enough to right that wrong.


Then by all means sell all your possessions and get to East St Louis pronto .

Find yourself some appropriate digs in the hood ....6 months lease minimal .

Should be extremely easy to find work in the area, righting the wrong of all those oppressed descendants of slavery ...155 years ago .

Cause typing on your little keyboard isn't going to provide you near the education such as living and working in East St Louis will .

Keep us updated .

Thanks

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Canada2017 said:

Porteroso said:

Canada2017 said:


WHATEVER THEY MAY BE

There it is...perfect .

Trillions spent in aid, social services , job placement , education , Affirmative Action .......and its not enough . It's never going to be 'enough'.

' Gee we don't really know what else to do.......but we still suck anyway .' Absolutely perfect .

Newsflash dude:

You might suck... but I don't .

Neither does anyone else who pays taxes , loyally raises a family and contributes to our society .
This is a particularly ignorant viewpoint... There are entire neighborhoods, zip codes, where most people can trace the root of their generational poverty straight back to slavery. The government might spend a trillion dollars a minute on the issue, but it's clearly not being very effective, newsflash. We as a country are totally complacent, and ok with some neighborhoods just sucking, but that is where crime is high, where injustices happen.

And just because you don't know what else to do doesn't mean there's nothing else. You've already proven your ignorance. Go talk to a social worker, assuming you know of one.

There are plenty of ways to improve all of our lives, we just sit on our behinds on the issue of poverty and the strife it is bringing our country. Much of America was straight up built upon the backs of slaves, and so the one thing you posted correctly, is that no matter what the federal government does, it will never be enough to right that wrong.


Then by all means sell all your possessions and get to East St Louis pronto .

Find yourself some appropriate digs in the hood ....6 months lease minimal .

Should be extremely easy to find work in the area, righting the wrong of all those oppressed descendants of slavery ...155 years ago .

Cause typing on your little keyboard isn't going to provide you near the education such as living and working in East St Louis will .

Keep us updated .

Thanks


Cant sell his possessions must give them away to get full experience of being in their shoes. Can not have money or other material possessions or food.
engiBEAR
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bearassnekkid said:

engiBEAR said:

whitetrash said:

Jack Bauer said:

Stephen A just told white people that if they are silent, then they are compliant.

Must be why every single upper-class white woman has to post a 3 paragraph statement on Facebook this week.
What if we speak up and tell him to STFU? Can't be accused of being silent then.
Perhaps it's worth an honest self-evaluation and deciding if you are quiet about this because you actually do enjoy the privileges you've enjoyed in your life? I'd have to say that you are compliant if you don't disagree with what's going on in our society.

Serious question: What is wrong with enjoying a privilege? I know people who have money because it was passed down to them by their parents (who worked hard and saved so they could give it to their children). Should those people feel bad that their parents left them money? Should they not enjoy the gift they received, simply because it wasn't something everyone else got? Did you ever get a bike one year for Christmas? Did you feel horrible about it, and refuse to enjoy it because some other kids didn't get a bike? The "privilege" talking point is moronic. I wasn't born with the ability to run a 4.3 forty yard dash. But I'm not telling the guy who was that he should feel bad about it, and that it isn't fair that he got a college scholarship, and that he should apologize for using his advantage and running faster than me. Life isn't fair. I'm not "owed" anything, nor do I expect outside forces to "level the playing field" for me.

This is absolute madness. It also, by the way, isn't about skin pigmentation. At all. It is almost entirely solely socio-economic. What disadvantage does a black child face in comparison to a white child in a trailer park outside Marshall, TX with no dad in the home and mother on meth? What does their skin color have to do with the "opportunities" they each have? And how is the trailer park kid "privileged?"

Make an intelligent case or GTFO with this crap. It is insulting.
Good question, and I'll answer: no, I don't blame anyone for enjoying a privilege. I've enjoyed quite a bit of privilege myself. I've also worked hard to get to where I am in life. Neither takes away from the other, and I'm comfortable with that. The reality is that I, as a white male, had opportunities in life that some of my black/brown peers haven't. Not all, but many of those instances, are because of the "hand I was dealt", which are either directly or indirectly linked to my race/ethnicity. My connections in life, whether it be from friends, family, church, etc. got me the opportunities I had. Thankfully, I worked hard and took advantage of them. But I can tell you from experience that I almost assuredly wouldn't have those connections if I wasn't white. I can give examples if you'd like. The point is not that privileged people can't take advantage of their privilege - heck, even build on it (like in your example of your friend's inheritance). The point is that we shouldn't be naive to think that privilege doesn't play a part and be comfortable enough to admit that to ourselves and others. As I said, I'm perfectly fine saying that I'm fortunate and was privileged to be given the opportunity for success that I was. It doesn't mean that my hard work didn't matter -- it just means that my hard work was a little (or a lot) more efficient because I didn't have to prove I belonged in the process.

Your argument about skin color not being a factor is simply inaccurate. Countless studies have been done on this subject, and it is generally accepted in the helping professions to not be true. In your example, their skin color is actually going to affect them a lot. I can recommend some resources if you'd like to study up on the subject.

And if you're so insulted by my perspective, then stop responding. But if you'd like to have an intelligent conversation, keep your snide comments to yourself.
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bearassnekkid's post was both well-written and civil. Your response was neither. I don't mean to insult, but emotion does not carry the same credibility as rational discussion, so if anyone has a right to be offended it would be bearassnekkid, not you.

engiBEAR
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I mean this with all sincerity, but I'm curious what makes my response irrational in your eyes? I felt like I civilly explained my point without namecalling or insults. So I'm genuinely interested in your perspective.

I thought his question was good, and I said so. That wasn't a sarcastic remark. I was trying to compliment the guy!

My comment about recommending some resources wasn't sarcastic, it was a serious offer. This is a topic that has been well vetted and studied, and he can read for himself rather than listening to me.

Some of this can probably be chalked up to not being able to read my tone with written word vs. if we were speaking face-to-face.
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Getting ready to drive home, will respond later tonight or tomorrow depending on my to-do list from my wife.
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engiBEAR said:

whitetrash said:

Jack Bauer said:

Stephen A just told white people that if they are silent, then they are compliant.

Must be why every single upper-class white woman has to post a 3 paragraph statement on Facebook this week.
What if we speak up and tell him to STFU? Can't be accused of being silent then.
Something tells me you guys likely speak up against abortion and gay rights but are quiet on this issue. Perhaps it's worth an honest self-evaluation and deciding if you are quiet about this because you actually do enjoy the privileges you've enjoyed in your life? I'd have to say that you are compliant if you don't disagree with what's going on in our society.

it's already been said for you to shut up but do not. You speak truth and they are fearful of admitting white privilege.It is like if I give on that one then racial justice is next,and then social justice.
And that deep southern self dread that our original sin is slavery and racism is alive and well.
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What is one example of white privilege that EVERY white person has?
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engiBEAR said:

I mean this with all sincerity, but I'm curious what makes my response irrational in your eyes? I felt like I civilly explained my point without namecalling or insults. So I'm genuinely interested in your perspective.

I thought his question was good, and I said so. That wasn't a sarcastic remark. I was trying to compliment the guy!

My comment about recommending some resources wasn't sarcastic, it was a serious offer. This is a topic that has been well vetted and studied, and he can read for himself rather than listening to me.

Some of this can probably be chalked up to not being able to read my tone with written word vs. if we were speaking face-to-face.
Most of it can be chalked up to the fact that 83 cannot understand anybody's viewpoint but his own. When confronted with facts and logic that call that viewpoint into question, he does one of two things: (1) labels the fact and logic false and/or (2) labels the poster with some derogatory characteristic.

Its a pretty good bet that within a hour of doing so he will be pompously advising others to be more civil.
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Doc Holliday said:

What is one example of white privilege that EVERY white person has?
They aren't as "gifted"?

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Oldbear83 said:

Getting ready to drive home, will respond later tonight or tomorrow depending on my to-do list from my wife.
They say confession is good for the soul.
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Booray said:

engiBEAR said:

I mean this with all sincerity, but I'm curious what makes my response irrational in your eyes? I felt like I civilly explained my point without namecalling or insults. So I'm genuinely interested in your perspective.

I thought his question was good, and I said so. That wasn't a sarcastic remark. I was trying to compliment the guy!

My comment about recommending some resources wasn't sarcastic, it was a serious offer. This is a topic that has been well vetted and studied, and he can read for himself rather than listening to me.

Some of this can probably be chalked up to not being able to read my tone with written word vs. if we were speaking face-to-face.
Most of it can be chalked up to the fact that 83 cannot understand anybody's viewpoint but his own. When confronted with facts and logic that call that viewpoint into question, he does one of two things: (1) labels the fact and logic false and/or (2) labels the poster with some derogatory characteristic.

Its a pretty good bet that within a hour of doing so he will be pompously advising others to be more civil.
Is that an offer to share your expertise with him? -- asking for a friend.
Waco1947
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Doc Holliday said:

What is one example of white privilege that EVERY white person has?
Born white
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Waco1947 said:

Doc Holliday said:

What is one example of white privilege that EVERY white person has?
Born white

You trolling?
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Hello again, engiBear, and thanks for your request. I hope this can be a useful discussion on the subject.

You asked "I'm curious what makes my response irrational in your eyes? I felt like I civilly explained my point without namecalling or insults. So I'm genuinely interested in your perspective."

My perspective is colored by your posts in toto for this thread, so I must recap the relevant parts:

Yesterday at 348, you said "a man was murdered...he was further "subdued" though he was already face down in handcuffs and begging for breath. It's the continuation of a pattern that has been ongoing for far longer than 35 years."

As a subjective opinion, that's fine. I disagree with the claim, because it claims these tragedies and crimes are part of a system, which is in my opinion complete bilge. Look at the fact that the officer most responsible was immediately denounced by police around the nation, and was indicted within four days. All the officers involved were immediately fired and are now facing criminal charges. Any or all of them could see 40 years in prison. That is certainly very different from the past.

I do not deny that police as a rule had issues with racism in the past, and that some departments are still not addressing the problem of abuse by officers. But a lot of these incidents involve black officers, and are in departments with black police chiefs. It's absurd to pretend black officers and chiefs would take part in a system meant to oppress blacks, Other factors and forces are involved, and false claims of systemic racism only get in the way of addressing the real causes.

In that same post, you concluded by telling Canada "It sounds like you live in a bubble, friend, as I have for a lot of my life. It's time for us to listen and learn." That's very condescending and virtue signaling, and rejects a completely valid perspective just because you don't share it. And you posted this immediately after accusing Canada of the same thing.

Just minutes after that, you went after whitetrash (took his name too seriously, perhaps?) and told him "you guys likely speak up against abortion and gay rights but are quiet on this issue. Perhaps it's worth an honest self-evaluation and deciding if you are quiet about this because you actually do enjoy the privileges you've enjoyed in your life? I'd have to say that you are compliant if you don't disagree with what's going on in our society."

That's awfully damn arrogant, assumes things you have no knowledge of, and in the bargain throws out that horrid 'white privilege' lie.

Those comments and others, I believe, prompted bearassnekkid to make his comments today at 149 AM. He went to great trouble to discuss his opinion on privilege, and did so without insulting or attacking anyone. His GTFO comment at the end was effectively an idiom reinforcing the absurdity of demanding someone else live by your expectations in the name of justice.

Before I go on, I would like to say that I do not mind anyone's opinion, especially when someone writes it to explain their own life choices. I think those statements can expand our comprehension of broader and diverse perspectives. But too often, people try to use their opinion to judge and insult others, and that shuts down any real discussion.

Also, I despise the phrase 'white privilege', because it smears millions of poor white Americans, and blames countless innocents with false claims. I do agree that in certain places, black Americans suffer persecution because of their race, but that is 'black persecution' not 'white privilege'.

"Privilege" is a reward or benefit. It is not a word properly used to describe not being harmed or attacked. And the phrase 'white privilege' implies that being white, in general, provides specific and tangible advantage and opportunity on the basis of race. Such claims do not help the oppressed or lead to effective advances in protecting the rights of all Americans.

You followed those posts with the 316 PM post from today, saying "The reality is that I, as a white male, had opportunities in life that some of my black/brown peers haven't". Again, as a personal statement I have no problem with it, but you went on to virtue signal, saying "Your argument about skin color not being a factor is simply inaccurate"

That was a lie, sir, and is offensive. We are fortunate to live in a world where many millions succeed with skin color playing no role at all. That is an accomplishment we should celebrate and use for further advances, not ignore or deny.

You finished that post by calling bearassnekkid's very thoughtful post "snide comments".

I regard that as uncivil.

Again, thank you for your question, and for reading my lengthy opinion.
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whitetrash said:

Doc Holliday said:

What is one example of white privilege that EVERY white person has?
They aren't as "gifted"?


it's twoo! it's twoo!

Jack Bauer
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The new trend this week for white people besides making black squares on their social media is scouring for BLACK-owned businesses so they can drop their guilt money to them. Good God, the virtue signaling is making me puke.
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Waco1947 said:

Doc Holliday said:

Is this what all this is really about?




No, apologize for what whites have "done." You can not help being white , but you can change and DO the things that make for justice.




And what exactly have whites "done" in the year 2020 to apologize for that blacks aren't at least equally culpable of doing? And if we're going to play the let's apologize for our ancestors' actions that we of course had absolutely nothing to do with game, then when are blacks going to apologize to fellow blacks for all of the black African slave traders of centuries past - without whom slavery in the USA would've never happened? You see, if we're going to waste time playing this game, then two can play it,
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Johnny Bear said:

Waco1947 said:

Doc Holliday said:

Is this what all this is really about?




No, apologize for what whites have "done." You can not help being white , but you can change and DO the things that make for justice.




And what exactly have whites "done" in the year 2020 to apologize for that blacks aren't at least equally culpable of doing? And if we're going to play the let's apologize for our ancestors' actions that we of course had absolutely nothing to do with game, then when are blacks going to apologize to fellow blacks for all of the black African slave traders of centuries past - without whom slavery in the USA would've never happened? You see, if we're going to waste time playing this game, then two can play it,


The real goal of all this apology bull**** ...is to coerce a significant number of whites into 'proving' their 'remorse' ......by not voting for Donald Trump in November .

It's a twist on the successful Barrack Hussein Obama gambit .
Booray
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Johnny Bear said:

Waco1947 said:

Doc Holliday said:

Is this what all this is really about?




No, apologize for what whites have "done." You can not help being white , but you can change and DO the things that make for justice.




And what exactly have whites "done" in the year 2020 to apologize for that blacks aren't at least equally culpable of doing? And if we're going to play the let's apologize for our ancestors' actions that we of course had absolutely nothing to do with game, then when are blacks going to apologize to fellow blacks for all of the black African slave traders of centuries past - without whom slavery in the USA would've never happened? You see, if we're going to waste time playing this game, then two can play it,


Let's start here: no requirement to accept personal responsibility. Can you say you are sorry that slavery and discrimination happened? Can you say you are sorry that racism exists? Can you say you are sorry that blacks are born into a world that often sees them as inferior based on their skin color?
 
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