Let's tackle the idiocy/nonsense that people like to spout about "reverse racism." Is it important? Not really. Is it time for some common sense to cut through the idiocy for the people without common sense? Yes. I am a little sad that there appears to actually be a need for someone to explain something so common sense... but here goes. What is "racism" that moral offense now deemed worse than murder?
1. a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and thatracial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race
2: racial prejudice or discrimination --https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racism
Now that we established that, let's look at the idiocy that liberals, and some blacks, like to throw up about "reverse racism." AKA "death to whitey, he's oppressing us."
Those of you with sharp minds instantly realize how idiotic this is. Those of you who stayed up late last night might need an explanation. (FYI, that explanation means that the Klu Klux Klan is no longer racist, just prejudiced, because they lack power.)
First off, we know that racism does not require power, or benefit. That would be more like "systematic racism." But let's pretend the term was right, or she said systematic racism. Why is that idiocy? Because the USA is not one big house. The USA, or the World, are many many cities, towns, states, systems all operating alongside each other. Simple example.
Baltimore, is a city with a black female mayor, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephanie_Rawlings-Blake with a city council that is minority white, https://www.baltimorecitycouncil.com/members.htm with a police force that is majority non-white at the officer level and has 4/6 of controlling positions occupied by non-white people. https://dailycaller.com/2015/05/14/most-baltimore-cops-are-minorities/
Why am I bringing this up? Because some people cannot comprehend the simple fact that there are numerous cities that are black or latino controlled. That is, the police department and city governments are non-white controlled. Meaning, that just as a "racist white" city government could abuse power against other groups, there are plenty of cities where non-whites can and do the exact same. Another simple example: black lawmakers in Georgia sued to stop the cities of Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, and a few other small cities that were carved out of the mass that is Atlanta. https://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/lawsuit-seeks-dissolution-of-dunwoody-sandy-spring/nQr28/
Small cities of higher earners, by legally separating and becoming their own entities, would gain greater control over their own cities budgets, city departments, and avoid the rampant corruption that plagues Atlanta, from the schools to the APD to the city government. In this example, a racial group attempted to bully another racial group for financial gain.
Another simple example is corporations or businesses. There are many corporations, businesses, agencies, government agencies, etc. Again, this is incredibly simple. There are plenty of businesses, agencies, etc, that are majority one racial group. Anytime one racial group becomes majority, the possibility of racial abuse of power exists. There are plenty of businesses--such as payroll firms, diners, legal firms, coffee shops, retail shops--where a white managing board could decide to make their office all white, for instance, or ensure that white employees are treated better by HR or such. The reverse is also just as true, as there are plenty of businesses that are black or latino owned and controlled. The Baltimore PD, being minority white, could easily decide to discriminate against white employees for promotion, shifts, etc. Or they could decide to fine and ticket white people more.
Or on a personal level, you have no doubt read articles about a black college student claiming she was called a racial slur, or claims that a black person was targeted for violence because of their race. Dylan Roof, anyone? The simple reality is that yes, the reverse happens even more. Example: over twice as many white people are murdered by blacks, compared to how many blacks are murdered by whites. https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2013/crime-in-the-u.s.-2013/offenses-known-to-law-enforcement/expanded-homicide/expanded_homicide_data_table_6_murder_race_and_sex_of_vicitm_by_race_and_sex_of_offender_2013.xls
And for every Dylan Roof or Latino Zimmerman who makes the news and becomes a "racism kills" case, even more black on white murders are ignored or brushed aside. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hartford_Distributors_shooting
When a black student says they were racially insulted on campus, it makes the news as racism. When a black marine murders a white girl in a drive by shooting, it fades quickly. Racial hatred does not need a city or state or national government to raise a body count.
A later proved-fake claim that several black girls had been smacked and slandered on bus earned a retweet from Hillary Clinton herself about racism and violence.
There's no excuse for racism and violence on a college campus. https://t.co/ADVghl4iEv -H
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) February 4, 2016
This white girl was murdered by a black man in a targeted drive by shooting. Where was her hashtag on twitter, a mention by Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump? Where was the protest march demanding change? She wasn't even accused of attacking a random person and beating their head into the pavement, like Trayvon Martin. There wasn't even a video of her robbing a gas station like Mike Brown.
So, yes. As I attempt to painstakingly explain, even if "racism" is a system of power, it is still completely possible for blacks to be racist, or latinos, as there are plenty of cities, towns, businesses, and government agencies where blacks could use their power to be racist against whites or other races and use their power to benefit their own race, solely.
Is tribal/racial behavior a part of life? Sure. Look at world history, look at today. Different groups have their own interests, and genetics are, in large part, destiny. So let's stop putting non-whites on an alter of holiness and claiming that whites are guilty of sins that non-whites are not even capable of. It insults both white rights, and the intelligence of anyone who is given that "Black people can't be racist" video above with a serious face.
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