Our New Openly Racist World

Racism against whites? Show me. Do whites have to go to the back of the bus?

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"Every message, regardless of form or content, is an expression of a need."

Marshall Rosenberg

I thought MLK's dream was to have a nation that judged a man not by the color of his skin,but by the content of his character.

I was 8 years old in '63 and I supported integration until we were integrated.

Still waiting on that content of character thing.

I'm not going to protest against anti-white comments because I'm not the slightest bit bothered or threatened by them. Why is that? Why are some whites not offended or worried about an acknowledgement that we aren't going to hire by 'good ol boy' rules any more?

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"Every message, regardless of form or content, is an expression of a need."

Marshall Rosenberg

So which are you, superficial, bigoted, or just narrow-minded?

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People are most conservative on issues that they know most about. --Ann Coulter

Oh, don't be such a fool. Now, where is it that blacks have to go to the back of the bus? No place? As for "show me," check out the four examples of my post re: Obama, Reich, Lowery, King. You really should get some help with that short-tem memory problem.

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People are most conservative on issues that they know most about. --Ann Coulter

I haven't forgotten your examples, you've forgotten that they don't bother me.

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"Every message, regardless of form or content, is an expression of a need."

Marshall Rosenberg

Let's see, multiple choices, I pick none of the above.

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"Every message, regardless of form or content, is an expression of a need."

Marshall Rosenberg

Why? There's plenty of character assassination going on. I've just been called a bigoted, narrow minded, superficial, fool with short-term memory loss. Why?

I have a different point of view.

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"Every message, regardless of form or content, is an expression of a need."

Marshall Rosenberg

Let's try to imagine how different this county would be if the majority, the whites, evinced the same "they don't bother me" attitude. Let's imagine, at least those of us with a conscience, a soul, the origins of "the Great Society," Affirmative Action, scholarships, etc. What does that say about your upbringing, insight, appreciation? I have to laugh at those who behave as you do: "I don't care what happens to anyone but me." Don't tell me how inspired you were by MLK.

If you pick up a stray dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. That is the principal difference between dogs and men. Mark Twain.

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People are most conservative on issues that they know most about. --Ann Coulter

At least you won't remember it.

I'm not offended by you. I'm not offended by Reich's comments, nor Lowrey's poem.

I don't think whites are at risk of losing their status as the racial majority in America if Robert Reich's indicates a committment to not doling out public works projects to the 'good ol boy' network. Job creation ought to be distributed fairly, don't you agree?

Are you a proponent of the War on Christmas? Are Christians endangered species if atheist have an equal right to say Happy Holidays?

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"Every message, regardless of form or content, is an expression of a need."

Marshall Rosenberg

LOL Good point. Thanks for the laughs. Not much substance to debate on this thread, but the insults are funny.

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"Every message, regardless of form or content, is an expression of a need."

Marshall Rosenberg

Who wants substance when sarcasm is so much more fun!

I'm with you. I'm having a blast. Why bother talking about the topic? Bring back Richard Pryor. We need to laugh at racism again. All these whiny white folks who think they're so oppressed are cracking me up.

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"Every message, regardless of form or content, is an expression of a need."

Marshall Rosenberg

Actully, I'm glad you're not offended. I believe that some day you will see that equality should go both ways.

But I would like a definition of terms, for example "fairly." Should qualifications enter into the equation? It seemed to me that Reich was saying the social benefits of giving the jobs to the long-term unemployed, or women far more important than other reasons for employment. Do we consider experience in the vocation? Absenteeism? Physical strength? Why skin color as a determination?

I don't know what the "good ol' boy network" is. I think you are trying to apply a concept from a generation ago to today.

What is the War on Christmas? One can choose any greeting for the holiday season, but, by the same token, patrons can decide where they choose to shop. Fair?

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People are most conservative on issues that they know most about. --Ann Coulter