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re: Will racism ever be eradicated, in the U.S., in our lifetime?
Posted on 8/27/14 at 10:58 pm to lsuwontonwrap
Posted on 8/27/14 at 10:58 pm to lsuwontonwrap
I agree with what others have said - to an extent it's an intrinsic part of human nature. The funny thing (and you can see it in this thread) is that "both" sides or really, all the different sides tend to view the other side(s) as being the problem but don't acknowledge that it exists within their own group.
Of course I also believe that race is often used as a sort of imperfect substitute when people are really talking about different cultural groups.
Of course I also believe that race is often used as a sort of imperfect substitute when people are really talking about different cultural groups.
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Posted on 8/27/14 at 10:58 pm to lsuwontonwrap
Hate will find a way.
Posted on 8/27/14 at 10:59 pm to lsuwontonwrap
Hypothetical.
Your dream house comes open for sale, and you can afford it. Only thing is everybody in the community is Black or Mexican.
Would you buy the house?
Your dream house comes open for sale, and you can afford it. Only thing is everybody in the community is Black or Mexican.
Would you buy the house?
Posted on 8/27/14 at 11:04 pm to lsuwontonwrap
human nature says noPosted on 8/27/14 at 11:26 pm to lsuwontonwrap
If we can get rid of...those people...then yea
Posted on 8/27/14 at 11:30 pm to lsuwontonwrap
Nope
Posted on 8/27/14 at 11:31 pm to lsuwontonwrap
If you see a hot chick on the street do you immediately think, "gosh. I'd really like her to meet my parents." ?
Point is that humanity is superficial and we jump to quick conclusions based on initial appearance.
As it stands, a lot of white people look at an average black guy and their first thought is, " I wonder if I can trust this guy?"
And a lot of black guys might see a cop and think, " I wonder what degree of hassle I'm about to get?"
Point is that humanity is superficial and we jump to quick conclusions based on initial appearance.
As it stands, a lot of white people look at an average black guy and their first thought is, " I wonder if I can trust this guy?"
And a lot of black guys might see a cop and think, " I wonder what degree of hassle I'm about to get?"
Posted on 8/27/14 at 11:54 pm to lsuwontonwrap
Racism will exist for as long as there is life on this planet.
Posted on 8/28/14 at 12:18 am to lsuwontonwrap
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Will racism ever be eradicated, in the U.S., in our lifetime?
Not if 480's lifespan is our "lifetime".
Posted on 8/28/14 at 12:20 am to lsuwontonwrap
No. To all who spoke of tribalism and the human condition, have an upvote. That's the correct answer.
That said, this country has, in less than 150 years, advanced it's social system from one from where a certain ethic group has gone from being considered chattel to one if it's members being able to be elected to the land's highest office.
You, I, or the government can't change people's hearts. All we can do....ALL we can do....is change the laws such that racism isn't publicly endorsed. We've done that. Some would say we've OVERDONE that. While that point can be argued, what can't be argued is that as a country, we saw a wrong, and killed 600,000 of our own to right it. No doubt, the civil war was tragic. As politically conservative and right leaning as I may be, I'd contend that a country that didn't allow people the right to pursue happiness because of their skin color is somewhere between completely ignorant and indescribably aborant.
That said, this country has, in less than 150 years, advanced it's social system from one from where a certain ethic group has gone from being considered chattel to one if it's members being able to be elected to the land's highest office.
You, I, or the government can't change people's hearts. All we can do....ALL we can do....is change the laws such that racism isn't publicly endorsed. We've done that. Some would say we've OVERDONE that. While that point can be argued, what can't be argued is that as a country, we saw a wrong, and killed 600,000 of our own to right it. No doubt, the civil war was tragic. As politically conservative and right leaning as I may be, I'd contend that a country that didn't allow people the right to pursue happiness because of their skin color is somewhere between completely ignorant and indescribably aborant.
Posted on 8/28/14 at 1:03 am to lsuwontonwrap
Yes
Posted on 8/28/14 at 4:48 am to lsuwontonwrap
Nope
This post was edited on 8/28/14 at 4:51 am
Posted on 8/28/14 at 5:05 am to lsuwontonwrap
As long as it is in the best interest of the Govt. to keep the races at each others throats the answer is no.
Posted on 8/28/14 at 5:12 am to lsuwontonwrap
Only if people get eradicated.
Posted on 8/28/14 at 6:00 am to lsuwontonwrap
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racism
White people problems...
Posted on 8/28/14 at 6:33 am to lsuwontonwrap
There are divisive groups on both sides that see more money, fame, and notoriety in fanning the flames of racism in today's constant news cycle. There will always be a division as long as there is profit and publicity in racism. Racism exists on both sides of the issue, it is not an only white thing.
Next observation that is totally my own: Black racists are becoming more vocal than ever.
Next observation that is totally my own: Black racists are becoming more vocal than ever.
Posted on 8/28/14 at 6:41 am to lsuwontonwrap
No.
Two (2) things we will never stop arguing about (1) racism and (2) Washington Redskins name change.
Two (2) things we will never stop arguing about (1) racism and (2) Washington Redskins name change.
Posted on 8/28/14 at 6:43 am to lsuwontonwrap
How is this even a question?
No, it will never ever die.
No, it will never ever die.
Posted on 8/28/14 at 6:46 am to lsuwontonwrap
Nope
Posted on 8/28/14 at 7:13 am to lsuwontonwrap
quote:
Will racism ever be eradicated, in the U.S., in our lifetime?
Depends on whether or not those filthy dagos learn to stay in their own neighborhoods and mind their betters in public. If this happens, I could see racism coming to an end.
Oh yeah, and send all the mics back to that potato-farm of a county of theirs.
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