BULLSHIT!
Posted on 02/14/2022 5:29:05 AM PST by Kaslin
Some black Americans love to rail about white privilege and the systemic racism that they claim permeates America even now. They are busy promoting Critical Race Theory in our schools, removing historical statues, and working to rewrite our national story through the lens of irredeemable racism. To the most radical, rejecting any of their initiatives is all the proof needed to confirm how racist you are, whether you are aware of it or not.
For decades, America has worked to integrate communities and the workplace, and silently endured the racist attacks in hopes that all would gradually appreciate the progress made.
Yes, it is true that there are racist whites, and there are racist blacks who have committed hate crimes. Even though few in number, no matter what the race of perpetrator, racism of any kind should be condemned by all responsible citizens. The L.A. County Human Relation's Commission's annual Hate Crime Report for 2021 reports a significant increase in hate crimes. In 2020, there were fewer hate crimes against whites reported (50) than blacks (169). But between 2016 and 2020, the report notes that the average rates of violence against whites (67%) and blacks (65%) were very close. Hate isn't limited to any one race, and the numbers are not as large as the race baiters would have us believe.
Far too many blacks want to put the sole focus on white racism. In a way, claiming victimhood status seems to bring with it a "black privilege." Blacks can make blatantly racist comments about whites without cost or condemnation. The media gives them platforms to express their hateful words, and they never even have to apologize.
You don't have to look far to find examples. Rep. Keith Ellison, congressman from Minnesota and Democratic National Committee deputy chairman, is known for his extreme comments: "You hear Republicans say, 'We're the party of Lincoln.' He wouldn't recognize these people. The fact is that the Republican Party today is the party of racism. Now I'm not saying every Republican is a racist, but I'm saying their party does hold that up. ... It is the Republican Party in 2017 that says, 'wall them off, ban them out, no transgender in the military.' If it's mean, if it's racist, if it's greedy, it's coming from them."
Even in the sports world, ESPN and HBO personality Bomani Jones recently blamed white people for the firing of the Dolphins' Coach Flores: "I just don't know why people try to make this far more complex than it is. What's the problem? White people. Who are the ones that are making these decisions? White people. Who are the ones that won't change their decision making? White people. Who are the ones that only do anything in a different way when it comes these matters at the threat of litigation? White people."
These accusations have no facts to back them up. Now, if you want to find racist quotations by whites against blacks, a search will show plenty. Maybe such racist statements and video clips make for prime-time fodder for partisan talk shows, but it is not the real America.
But let's be honest, the vast majority of all Americans reject such comments. Is it not time for us to once again focus on where we want to be instead of dwelling on a racist past we want to leave behind? There is too much good to build on to let the race baiters have their way.
Racism and special privilege are wrong no matter what the race. America was founded on the affirmation of equal rights for all. We have never fully lived up to that promise, but to deny we have not made progress is a perpetuate a divisive lie. The few racists that do exist are routinely criticized by responsible blacks and whites alike.
America fought a war to end slavery, and we must continue the work of living out our cherished values. We can't let race baiters of any race stop us from continuing to make progress in living into our hard-fought ideals. Let's stop the blaming and the name calling. Let us all work to judge others by their character and how they treat their fellow man, not the color of their skin. May we never forget to cherish the shared privilege of living in this great country were freedom and opportunity still reign supreme for all the citizens willing to live out their own pursuit of happiness.
That doesn't give ANYONE license to do the same thing to ANYONE else. It has to STOP. Now. If this government doesn't get the crime under control this nation is going to fall through civil war and probably an invasion by a foreign force once we weaken each other. This is all stupid, Godless and immoral.
“If this government doesn’t get the crime under control this nation is going to fall through civil war and probably an invasion by a foreign force once we weaken each other.”
You post that as if you think that’s not the plan?
Back in the 90s I worked in a shop for a black male supervisor, there was also one particular black female in my shop who had the reputation of questionable work...she finally went over the line and the supervisor actually did the right thing and took disciplinary action against her.
For weeks after she ran around accusing him of racism.
A black female calling a black male racist. SMH
It was at that point I realized what I had suspected all along was true, the accusation of racism is nothing more than an attempt to gain leverage in any given situation and gain power over the accused...it was also at that point that the word racist and the accusation of racism lost all meaning to me.
Your supervisor was an Afro Heritage minority minority.
The woman was Black
“White privilege”. It is a lie spoken for the purpose of one thing: justifying someone’s already existing hatred.
If what we see today is “black culture”, it is so low as to be undeserving of consideration.
Short term: arm yourself.
Long term: Christ must prevail.
The woman was Black an a$$hole.
Fixed.
That is racist........ there are good guys
They are Afro Heritage minority minority citizens
They are a minority of the minority
Starting to? Ever hear about the Rodney King riots and a guy named Reginald Denny?
How is “no transgender in the military” racist? I was unaware that trannies were considered their own race now.
Blacks are starting to chase down, rob and beat white people. They are killing others. This can NOT continue, I don't care what anyone says. It is going to lead to conflict. They EXPLODED in rage over Ahmaud Arbery who was probably involved in criminal activity, but nevertheless should not have been chased by civilians and eventually shot while trying to take the shotgun away from the guy who tried to stop him and I understand that. They were convicted and got justice for doing that. Now...
That doesn't give ANYONE license to do the same thing to ANYONE else. It has to STOP. Now. If this government doesn't get the crime under control this nation is going to fall through civil war and probably an invasion by a foreign force once we weaken each other. This is all stupid, Godless and immoral.
Great post. Bears repeating.
At this point most remaining racism in whites is the result of fear and resentment of black violence and crime and a sense that no matter what whites do, it wrong matter. They will still be just as resentful and will be sacred victims 200 years from now.
So Keith Ellison says “It is the Republican Party who says wall them off, ban them out and no trannies in our military”. Guess he doesn’t care or know about the people harmed by illegal aliens and so called refugees.
The word “racist” is the most powerful weapon ever invented to subdue self-loathing guilt-ridden whites.
There’s nothing that causes them to become groveling, self-flagellating pieces of blubber scurrying under the nearest rock more than that accusation.
Whites have become a truly pathetic race unable to work up even an ounce of self respect and pride.
At this rate we are destined to become the hew Neanderthals... and deservedly so.
My point was that the term 'black' (lower case, not capitalized) is, like 'white', just a neutral description of an individual's skin color with no racial overtones.
And a$$holes come in all colors.
Super Bowl half-time show?
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