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re: I Punked Out When a Coworker Cried Foul Re: Castille/Sterling Shootings
Posted on 6/27/17 at 9:34 am to Womski
Posted on 6/27/17 at 9:34 am to Womski
quote:
Coworker (AA associate in the firm) was lamenting on how that Fernando Castille guy was murdered by police, and then he turned on 'that black man in Mississippi named Alton' was was murdered by white cops because he had a concealed weapon on him.
He says it's because white people, in general, are afraid of brown people. He also said none of Castilles/Sterling's transgressions amounted to a summary execution, even if they were present.
I corrected him on misidentifying the location of Alton's death, but punked out and didn't call him out on the possibility that Sterling went for his gun.
I never know how to engage minorities when they open up with stuff like this; is it my place to debate the intricacies of possible oppression? After all, I've never been black.
WWTOTD?
sounds like you have a fear of the black mans penis
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Posted on 6/27/17 at 9:34 am to MaHittaMaHitta
quote:
I sit in the middle of 4 hardcore liberals.
Posted on 6/27/17 at 9:37 am to Womski
Well if you disagreed with him and pointed out facts, he'd probably report you to hr for making racist comments and you'd be reprimanded or fired because there literally is no good way to argue you aren't.
This is the world we live in. This is why people won't speak up against this bullshite.
This is the world we live in. This is why people won't speak up against this bullshite.
Posted on 6/27/17 at 9:38 am to Womski
When I'm at work, I keep my conversations with any co-worker on the lite side, meaning I don't talk about religion, politics or race related stuff.
Posted on 6/27/17 at 9:39 am to Womski
A friend of mine was arguing with me about how blacks in baton rouge are targeted by cops. I asked him how many times he's been arrested or even had a run in with a cop. Zero was his answer.
So I told him about my arrest record. Asked a couple of other white guys if they had ever been arrested in br, low and behold they had. I just told him if you don't do illegal shite, you aren't going to get arrested.
Plus, baton rouge is majority black. So it would make sense more blacks get arrested in baton rouge or have run ins with officers.
I don't think it totally changed his mind. But he let up on the cops are racist bs.
So I told him about my arrest record. Asked a couple of other white guys if they had ever been arrested in br, low and behold they had. I just told him if you don't do illegal shite, you aren't going to get arrested.
Plus, baton rouge is majority black. So it would make sense more blacks get arrested in baton rouge or have run ins with officers.
I don't think it totally changed his mind. But he let up on the cops are racist bs.
Posted on 6/27/17 at 9:40 am to kingbob
I just get by by letting them know that I am too ignorant on the topic to have an argument about it. They always expect me to side with them against Trump, and are shocked when I tell them that I can't say anything bad about him because I need to read both sides of the story via unbiased means. They just don't know what to do; it's great seeing them so lost inside... especially the one with the "frick Trump" coloring book. I swear this is a 35 year old woman who is actually very successful here.
Posted on 6/27/17 at 9:43 am to Womski
You should've gently told this "associate" that this was an inappropriate and unprofessional topic to be discussing in the workplace, and that you're not comfortable with it. Then, if he persists, YOU take it up with HR.
It's called jumping the gun on them. Play THEIR game, only play it better.
It's called jumping the gun on them. Play THEIR game, only play it better.
Posted on 6/27/17 at 9:44 am to Womski
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This post was edited on 6/29/17 at 3:38 pm
Posted on 6/27/17 at 9:53 am to CosmicGas93361
I cant quit staring at the cupcakes and thinking about ex-girlfriends.
Posted on 6/27/17 at 9:57 am to Womski
Sounds like inappropriate conversation in the workplace. Turn the tables on him and be super offended and then go to HR.
Posted on 6/27/17 at 9:57 am to Womski
quote:
Mississippi named Alton' was was murdered by white cops because he had a concealed weapon on him.
Tell him he is an idiot. It was in Louisiana and felons cannot have guns. End of story.
Posted on 6/27/17 at 10:00 am to Womski
I'm pretty good at starting flame wars on facebook with these kind of topics. It's like throwing a grenade and then watching everybody tear each other apart.
Posted on 6/27/17 at 10:04 am to Womski
I worked in the same situation where the three AA felt free to discuss their misinformed beliefs. One day they came up with: Trump was going to deport all AA out of the country. I just started laughing which pissed them off.
I asked where is he going to deport you to? The answer was Africa of course!
It was a real treat listening to the BS these people came up with and believed. 95% of the time I tried to calm them down with facts and reality, but that 5% was too good to pass up.
I asked where is he going to deport you to? The answer was Africa of course!
It was a real treat listening to the BS these people came up with and believed. 95% of the time I tried to calm them down with facts and reality, but that 5% was too good to pass up.
Posted on 6/27/17 at 10:21 am to Womski
Seems like he just needs some good ole whitesplainin'
Posted on 6/27/17 at 10:29 am to Womski
quote:
I never know how to engage minorities when they open up with stuff like this
Are you scared to hurt their feelings? He was obviously not worried about what you think. Speak your mind and don't be a pussy
Posted on 6/27/17 at 10:38 am to MaHittaMaHitta
quote:
I sit in the middle of 4 hardcore liberals.
Prayers sent
Posted on 6/27/17 at 11:14 am to Womski
quote:Uhh, at work, you keep your mouth shut.
I never know how to engage minorities when they open up with stuff like this; is it my place to debate the intricacies of possible oppression? After all, I've never been black.
Posted on 6/27/17 at 11:18 am to Womski
quote:
WWTOTD
Stick simply to facts and do not get flustered. Do not give opinions.
SJWs only yell and scream about emotion and hypotheticals. They never argue facts. They try to get you to chase them down rabbit holes and then attack you.
Stick to the facts in a calm consistent tone of voice and it'll drive them insane.
Posted on 6/27/17 at 11:19 am to Womski
sounds l;ike you recognized your privilege. best course was to STFU, and not look like a dumb cracker.
Posted on 6/27/17 at 11:48 am to Womski
Politics and controversy do not belong at work. Don't engage, it won't do any good, and it frequently costs good people their jobs. Companies tend to lean towards the "oppressed" in these arguments, and will directly or indirectly punish people who disagree
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