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re: Can someone explain to me this mindset?
Posted on 2/29/16 at 9:22 am to Paddyshack
Posted on 2/29/16 at 9:22 am to Paddyshack
It is. A black person in Atlanta has precious little in common with a black person in Illinois.
I identify as a Texan, not just a black man. The "black community" nonsense was born of a time when pretty much all black people hailed from the same background. That is simply no longer the case, and will continue to trend in that direction as the years go by.
I identify as a Texan, not just a black man. The "black community" nonsense was born of a time when pretty much all black people hailed from the same background. That is simply no longer the case, and will continue to trend in that direction as the years go by.
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Posted on 2/29/16 at 9:22 am to Paddyshack
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GTFO.
Go frick yourself
Posted on 2/29/16 at 9:23 am to TbirdSpur2010
You are ignorant if you don't think any black individual can easily not fall in line with "the black community" for sure.
But you are equally ignorant to think that there isn't a "black community".
But you are equally ignorant to think that there isn't a "black community".
Posted on 2/29/16 at 9:23 am to fr33manator
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Do you think all blacks are the same?
I'd suggest that if the truth is that 25% fit his description, it's a very meaningful point.
In truth, it's way more than 25%...definitely a majority.
Posted on 2/29/16 at 9:24 am to KG6
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But you are equally ignorant to think that there isn't a "black community".
I'm saying it's a misnomer.
Posted on 2/29/16 at 9:26 am to TbirdSpur2010
I agree with that. Not trying to say all black people know each other. But to say there isn't some sense of "cultural" pride is just not true in my opinion. Again, that's not meant to be a blanket statement, but to say it doesn't happen is false.
Posted on 2/29/16 at 9:28 am to KG6
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Not trying to say all black people know each other.
This is true. There's actually a lot of black people who don't know each other.
This post was edited on 2/29/16 at 9:28 am
Posted on 2/29/16 at 9:28 am to Mullet Flap
quote:I would normally agree; however, over 90% of black voters voted for the same candidate in the last two elections...... That makes it a little more fair to group that subsection together in terms of making a point
When you start generalizing the mindset of entire races of people--be it black, white, Latino whoever..you've already lost whatever argument you are trying to make
Posted on 2/29/16 at 9:29 am to TbirdSpur2010
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Also, there is no "black community." That's an archaic misnomer that folks need to quit using, tbh.
There was never any "Mafia" either.
Posted on 2/29/16 at 9:30 am to LucasP
Way to take my sarcasm and turn it up to 11.
Posted on 2/29/16 at 9:31 am to KG6
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Not trying to say all black people know each other.
Pretty sure they do in Baton Rouge.
Posted on 2/29/16 at 9:31 am to LucasP
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This is true. There's actually a lot of black people who don't know each other.
You're not wrong. Posted on 2/29/16 at 9:33 am to KG6
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to say there isn't some sense of "cultural" pride is just not true in my opinion.
Didn't say this.
What I am saying is that the homogeneity that defined black people as a matter of course is quickly becoming less of the status quo. Voting bloc issues aside (whole 'nother can of worms there
), the more culturally mixed we become, the more false it becomes to say there's one community of black people.
Posted on 2/29/16 at 9:38 am to TbirdSpur2010
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Also, there is no "black community." That's an archaic misnomer that folks need to quit using, tbh.
Well that simply isn't true. It may not be a cohesive unit with which you or your friends associate, but that doesn't mean it is gone across the country. I think you're pretty level headed on race issues, but surely you can understand that you're wrong here. Your experiences may be different, but the "black community" is alive and well in many cities across the country. Hell, that term is used within those communities, so I don't see how it is a misnomer.
Posted on 2/29/16 at 9:39 am to Paddyshack
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Headed to work and I realize my radio is on the Rickey Smiley morning show.
I just realized I almost believe this. What did Rickey say Friday on the way to work?
Posted on 2/29/16 at 9:41 am to TbirdSpur2010
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What I am saying is that the homogeneity that defined black people as a matter of course is quickly becoming less of the status quo. Voting bloc issues aside (whole 'nother can of worms there ), the more culturally mixed we become, the more false it becomes to say there's one community of black people.
You are fighting an uphill battle against this board. Stop, take a moment, and realize the environment of which this board is associated with before you get too invested in this.
Posted on 2/29/16 at 9:43 am to TbirdSpur2010
I think we agree, but just use a different interpretation of "community".
I think for example there is a motorcycle community. Guys in one town might all have the same style and go to the same bar. But they aren't going to necessarily be exactly the same as the motorcycle guys in the next state over as far as interests. But, you bet your arse they do that fricking wave to each other when they pass, because there is a sense of community.
I think for example there is a motorcycle community. Guys in one town might all have the same style and go to the same bar. But they aren't going to necessarily be exactly the same as the motorcycle guys in the next state over as far as interests. But, you bet your arse they do that fricking wave to each other when they pass, because there is a sense of community.
Posted on 2/29/16 at 9:45 am to Paddyshack
This is the same show where they have a segment in which people call in and give a "virtual slap" to anyone who they are mad at.
You should hear some of the shite that happens during that.
You should hear some of the shite that happens during that.
Posted on 2/29/16 at 9:48 am to SundayFunday
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If you really want middle of the road, as unbiased as possible talk radio, try Michael Smerconish on Sirius.
I like to listen on the way to work in the mornings and it's pretty good
I will give you he is OUT OF THE BOX on some issues, but he is not able to consider anything with objectivity. He gets CRAZY.
Posted on 2/29/16 at 9:50 am to KG6
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you bet your arse they do that fricking wave to each other when they pass, because there is a sense of community.
Depends on what you define as "community," I guess, like you said.
When I see another black person, I notice that they're black, but I don't feel any particular kinship with them because of it. I'm more comfortable/familiar running with my diverse group of friends in SA than if I randomly happened upon a bunch of black folk in Gulfport.
Also, how do mixed individuals fit within this dynamic? The whole "black community" thing needs to be de-emphasized (yes, this includes de-emphasis among black people as well), because more and more folks aren't going to fit into such a lazy, one-size-fits-all descriptor.
If/when I'm blessed with kids, they're damn well going to respect and have pride in both their black and white heritage. Because America
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