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re: Will racism ever be eradicated, in the U.S., in our lifetime?
Posted on 8/27/14 at 10:49 pm to lsuwontonwrap
Posted on 8/27/14 at 10:49 pm to lsuwontonwrap
True, organized racism only exists in the victim mentality of some people. If what went on in American history up to the 60's is the benchmark for racism, it's pretty much dead in this country.
Around the world is a different story.
There will always be prejudice. It's human nature. But not true racism.
Around the world is a different story.
There will always be prejudice. It's human nature. But not true racism.
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Posted on 8/27/14 at 10:51 pm to lsuwontonwrap
Tribalism is an innate part of human behavior.
You may not necessarily hate those of a different tribe, but you damn sure favor your own.
You may not necessarily hate those of a different tribe, but you damn sure favor your own.
Posted on 8/27/14 at 10:51 pm to lsuwontonwrap
I honestly think that 50 - 100 years from now, there won't be distinct races in the US...
Posted on 8/27/14 at 10:52 pm to lsuwontonwrap
Maybe if Obama could run again
Posted on 8/27/14 at 10:58 pm to lsuwontonwrap
We have a chance if we cast off all of the petty little manipulators, but it will be a tall order. Too many people have a stake in it, and to be honest, I feel like the black community in general is more than a little brainwashed after years of mass cultural manipulation. Also, I feel like many if not most are perfectly willing to ignore common sense in cases such as St. Louis as long as their "side" has some rallying point or is seemingly winning the argument.
Too much invested and the resentment is too deep seeded. It's basically a cultural race war now.
Too much invested and the resentment is too deep seeded. It's basically a cultural race war now.
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.
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 11:02 pm to brodys_lettuce
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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?
In "dream house", I'm pretty sure neighbors play a part in the building of said dream.
Posted on 8/27/14 at 11:03 pm to UL-SabanRival
St. Louis is pretty overblown by people and the media. The majority of the black community don't act like or agree with the actions of those criminals who engaged in rioting and looting.
Posted on 8/27/14 at 11:04 pm to lsuwontonwrap
human nature says no
Posted on 8/27/14 at 11:06 pm to blue_morrison
People use racism as a crutch. It's never about race until it's convenient to use this old excuse.
Posted on 8/27/14 at 11:07 pm to HempHead
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Tribalism is an innate part of human behavior.
Yep. If the division isn't race in the future, it will be something else.
Posted 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 11:29 pm to GRTiger
I'm it talking about the rioting or looting. Its the belief or pretense thereof that the guy was an innocent, gunned down by white people in general, who are out to kill off all the black folks. I really don't know whether to laugh or cry.
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.
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