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    Lol.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Julio3000 View Post
    Nah, your response to mqt was straight bull****. I appreciate your clarifications, but dang, dude...it seems pretty obvious.
    What seems obvious?

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    Your reflexive contempt and mockery for an innocuous sentiment. The pointing out of which, apparently, greviously offends you.

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    I mean, yeah, it does offend me when people make ignorant and racially offensive statements like 'our society only perceives success for people of color related to a few professions'. (What the ****? I'm sorry, but what rock are you living under?)

    It does offend me when people presume that a significant portion of the populace doesn't already reinforce, embrace, and value racial equality.

    And I think what offends me the most is that when I questioned those tired and warped assertions the best you could do to defend your 'convictions' was to go for the easy cheap shot, which is below you on so many levels.
    Last edited by Hawk; 10-19-2017 at 06:13 PM.

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    I don't see the sentiment as innocuous. I see it as a kind of perpetuating condescension.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hawk View Post
    I don't see the sentiment as innocuous. I see it as a kind of perpetuating condescension.
    I understand that point of view, but it seems like a mote in the eye compared to the beam in thine.

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    Julio, sure you want to use that reference?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jpx7 View Post
    Not to mention—and I'm getting tired of reiterating this—people still can be "politically incorrect", still can be openly racist; it's just that, now, the subjects of that discriminating discourse can actually talk back to them.
    You're so dumb
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    I have to say, [MENTION=266]Hawk[/MENTION], that I think part of the issue we're running against is that it's sometimes hard to know what to do with your wild incredulity (cf. self-reportedly not seeing how folks could validly find less than national pride, or something more complicated than just sense of community in the flag/anthem)—given that you're obviously a smart and discerning guy. I get that it's probably some sort of Socratic performance, but in certain instances that strains my credulity.
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    I saw it, I could sympathize with it, but I was never compelled by the argument(s) made here on that particular score.

    And I’m extremely reasonable and often far too easily persuaded.

    The same general feeling is applicable to the assertions half-assedly made in this thread. I understand the underlying components of the base argument being made - I just want to read someone actually put it all together in an honestly substantive and constructive way.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mqt View Post
    In a perfect world this wouldn't be necessary. However, we don't live in a perfect world, and until we do I will support taking critical looks to increase diversity in areas where there historically hasn't been much.
    I won't say this as eloquently as it needs to be said, but hopefully it's understood that I mean it constructively.

    There comes a point where trying to force and mandate the proper level of diversity in all things becomes counterproductive. The things we are discussing, and often mocking, in this thread is the type of stuff that got us Republican nominee and President Trump. Call it dog whistling, code words, or whatever you like, but the man picked up on and then spoke to a growing resentment of these issues in his campaign.

    Yes, I know conventional wisdom is the Van Jones 'whitelash' theory that this was all due to having a black president. That theory falls apart under the lightest scrutiny. Why didn't the whitelash occur in 2008 to prevent the black man from reaching the highest position, if we as a nation are really so racist? Why didn't it occur in 2012 when Republicans nominated their most electable candidate since Reagan, and were still soundly beaten? The idea that the racists popped out to protest the black guy after he was no longer a candidate is just hogwash. Anecdotally, I know several genuine rednecks that Obama 08 because "we need change," and Obama 12 because "Republicans won't work with him." Then they voted Trump in the primary and the general because "he isn't afraid to tell it like it is."

    That vague sentiment is rampant today, and it wasn't caused by the guy they helped elect. It's caused by the people telling them they are racist despite their vote for him, it's caused by hearing about colleges using formulas that give priority to a racial mix instead of merit, by being told that straight dudes should be attracted to other dudes who dress up as chicks as long as that "chick" wants to be a chick, by being told their accomplishments don't count because white privilege, that their perspective is worth less due to their skin color. In a nutshell, they are mad because they are treated exactly as they are told they should not treat others, judged as part of a group instead of as an individual. Now people can try to justify that in any top lofty social justice academia equality way that they want, but it won't change the result. At some point, if we want society to prove itself worthy, we have to trust it to be worthy. Remove the training wheels, let go of the handlebars, and let us find balance.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jaw View Post
    I won't say this as eloquently as it needs to be said, but hopefully it's understood that I mean it constructively.

    There comes a point where trying to force and mandate the proper level of diversity in all things becomes counterproductive. The things we are discussing, and often mocking, in this thread is the type of stuff that got us Republican nominee and President Trump. Call it dog whistling, code words, or whatever you like, but the man picked up on and then spoke to a growing resentment of these issues in his campaign.

    Yes, I know conventional wisdom is the Van Jones 'whitelash' theory that this was all due to having a black president. That theory falls apart under the lightest scrutiny. Why didn't the whitelash occur in 2008 to prevent the black man from reaching the highest position, if we as a nation are really so racist? Why didn't it occur in 2012 when Republicans nominated their most electable candidate since Reagan, and were still soundly beaten? The idea that the racists popped out to protest the black guy after he was no longer a candidate is just hogwash. Anecdotally, I know several genuine rednecks that Obama 08 because "we need change," and Obama 12 because "Republicans won't work with him." Then they voted Trump in the primary and the general because "he isn't afraid to tell it like it is."

    That vague sentiment is rampant today, and it wasn't caused by the guy they helped elect. It's caused by the people telling them they are racist despite their vote for him, it's caused by hearing about colleges using formulas that give priority to a racial mix instead of merit, by being told that straight dudes should be attracted to other dudes who dress up as chicks as long as that "chick" wants to be a chick, by being told their accomplishments don't count because white privilege, that their perspective is worth less due to their skin color. In a nutshell, they are mad because they are treated exactly as they are told they should not treat others, judged as part of a group instead of as an individual. Now people can try to justify that in any top lofty social justice academia equality way that they want, but it won't change the result. At some point, if we want society to prove itself worthy, we have to trust it to be worthy. Remove the training wheels, let go of the handlebars, and let us find balance.
    This is too good. Because the left doesn't understand how the everyday man or women thinks they chalk it up to racism.
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    " everyday men and women "

    is that the same as

    "working men and women "

    you do understand the dog whistle attached to both ---- right ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by 57Brave View Post
    " everyday men and women "

    is that the same as

    "working men and women "

    you do understand the dog whistle attached to both ---- right ?
    Just because you say it doesn't make it so. Keep making everything identity politics and watch election loss after election loss pile up.

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    And just the assumption that everyday man or women doesn't include all types of Americans is racist in it of itself.

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    aren't we in the PC thread talking about identity politics ?

    Just because one recognizes insensitive forms of bigotry does not make one a racist.
    I understand what people of your political stripe are talkng about when they say " everyday working men and women " it is a thin veil.
    If your intent was innocent then apologize for not being clear and say what you mean

    After reading your thoughts over the years ... your point is crystal clear
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    Quote Originally Posted by 57Brave View Post
    aren't we in the PC thread talking about identity politics ?

    Just because one recognizes insensitive forms of bigotry does not make one a racist.
    I understand what people of your political stripe are talkng about when they say " everyday working men and women " it is a thin veil.
    If your intent was innocent then apologize for not being clear and say what you mean

    After reading your thoughts over the years ...
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    I have to apologize because you incorrectly interpreted my intentions? That's an interesting approach.

    My stance is clear. I want all Americans to prosper. That's only going to happen when we implement policies that benefit Americans above all else.

    Only through economic independence can we achieve equality and that is always going to be my goal.

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    I noticed that in another thread you mentioned " other crimes are still being committed at disproportionate rates by minorities. There are other factors that need to be addressed such as the lack of a father figure and lack of economic independence. "

    are those everyday people or could they be working people with single parent households ?
    You used minorities -- as if no Caucasians are in this group ?
    I live in the rural south by the way

    You are either writing bigoted thoughts or woefully inarticulate.
    ...............

    No not for your intentions but for not making your intentions clear.
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    Because I present facts you get offended? The fact that the left tries to shut this down is part of the reason we can't solve problems. But keep using this outdated approach as minorities see a drastic improvement of their situation under trump.

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