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Understanding "White" Privilege: What is so Hard to Understand? (Page 4)

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  • Storm_Soldier2377
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    Privilege is not being denied employment explicitly and openly because of your skin color (and gender for that matter).

    Privilege is not being demonized for every crime your ancestors may or may not have committed.

    Stop playing the victim, take responsibility, and start recognizing the privileges you have.

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    • RolandCuthbert
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      Take responsibility for what? Your privilege. You anti-PC guys parrot so much crap it is hard to fathom.

      It isn't my problem that you feel guilty for what you ancestors did. It is yours.

      Think about this for one second.

      If you are not responsible for things you did not personally do. Then neither am I. And neither is anyone you claim you have the right to profile.

      So yes, you need to be responsible and start recognizing the privilege you beat people over the head with every day.

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAhXoZd_sAM

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    • Storm_Soldier2377
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      Take responsibility for your own actions and circumstances obviously. Yes there are injustices out there but don't beat it on people who have no part in it.

      And no I don't feel guilty for what my ancestors supposedly did, so it's not my problem either. The problem is people holding me accountable for my ancestors supposedly did. Pay reparations for slavery. That kind of crap.

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    • RolandCuthbert
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      You obviously do feel guilty and you need to get counseling for that and not interject your guilt into a conversation about "White" privilege.

      And you did not respond to the point. If you are only responsible for what you do individually, then that "privilege" should be extended to everyone. Not just "White" people. I am not responsible for the crimes other "Black" people do. Latino-Americans are not responsible for people who enter the nation illegally. And Arabs are not responsible for terrorist acts committed by other Arabs.

      But nobody is stupid. We all know anti-PC types are not about to extend those privileges to non-"Whites".

      Hence the name. . .

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  • PervinMervin29
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    I'm less likely to believe white privledge and more likely to believe American privledge when so many immigrants can move to America with nothing but the clothes on their back and make a great success of themselves. American privledge is being ignorant of what your country is doing to the rest of the world while reaping the rewards of theft, rape and murder.

    Understanding "White" Privilege: What is so Hard to Understand?Understanding "White" Privilege: What is so Hard to Understand?
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    • RolandCuthbert
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      Yawn.

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  • Tomblebee
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    Geological barriers are slowly eradicating the definitive classification of races.

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    • RolandCuthbert
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      I don't think that race was ever "real". But I get you.

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    • Tomblebee
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      Someone always has to turn everything into a race.

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    • RolandCuthbert
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      Yep, when we are all looking like filipinos. There will still be people claiming we are racially different. And that one of those races is better than the other.

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcBTOU7RvbU

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  • Quibit
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    We were privileged before they abolished slavery, but not now, blacks can vote and run for office same as us. The most privileged people in the world are the Jews, Jewish bankers control all the money in the world and lend to their own people at more favorable rates than they lend to us, that's why all Jews are rich and successful and it's impossible for normal people like me to catch a break.

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    • RolandCuthbert
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      Well, I don't believe in the whole Jewish conspiracy thing. Jews for all the supposed privilege they have, are usually the masterminds behind every internet conspiracy about the downfall of the "west".

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    • Margillard
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      These Jews run the world:
      m.youtube.com/results

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    • RolandCuthbert
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      @Margillard Man, I guess for some people "White" privilege does not extend to Jews either.

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    • Margillard
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      The Rothchilds are Kazarian Jews or Kazars... Jesuits.
      Google Rothcilds and Isreal

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    • RolandCuthbert
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      @Margillard https://i.imgur.com/zTFosaE.jpg

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    • Margillard
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      Lol! Good meme. :)

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    • Margillard
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      There is more... https://m. youtube. com/results? q=bilderberg%20group&sm=3

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    • wil-i-am
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      This is an alt righty conspiracy

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  • somewheresomeway
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    poor white people who are just trying to pay bills, support families and put food on the table aren't exactly feeling any benefits of "white" privilege. Especially straight, poor white guys.

    They also got hit very hard by the recession back in '08 since it severely impacted construction and development.

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    • RolandCuthbert
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      And I absolutely agree. I would be go further than that. Many "White" people have cultural issues. Just like many "Black" people. They are in a culture of ignorance or one of violence. There are communities just likes ones among Latinos, "Blacks" and Arabs where there is rampant sexism, etc.

      But privilege says that "Whites" cannot/should not be profiled for negative behaviors, while non-"White" groups can.

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    • somewheresomeway
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      I dunno. A remember a few years ago I was walking outside of a grocery store and used my backpack to carry groceries. I had a Gatorade in the expandable webbing pocket. I was so broke at the time I didn’t even own a car.

      A Latino kid out of nowhere says “you know why you put that Gatorade in there like that... you’re WHITE that’s why”. And then says “I like burritos and tacos”. I then responded “well I guess stereotypes exist for a reason”. He didn’t like that but another guy inbetween us to stop things from escalating.

      I can take a jab from my ethnic friends. We give each other shit all the time. I like that, relieves the tension. But this was a COMPLETE stranger saying this shit. If a random white guy said that to a Latino or black person he didn’t know there would be WW3.

      There is an acceptable racism with bashing white people right now. Some minorities see it but others embrace it.

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    • RolandCuthbert
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      Don't tell me about jabbing folks with racial jokes. Haha! My Latino female friend's favorite joke is that I am the nicest "Black" guy who never raped her.

      That's how we roll.

      As for the Latino kid. . . again. . . do you think you should be profiled for taking the gatorade?

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAwqzLZxAVU

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    • wil-i-am
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      Poor white people are not discrimaneted. Their suffering is not comparable to the struggles of minorities in our country

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    • somewheresomeway
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      @wil-i-am you are 19 and saying this? I actually like @RolandCuthbert because he’s a bit older and taking a deeper approach to this.

      Do I believe racism exists today? Yes it will always exist. But you Jim Crowe is a thing of the distant past. But there is this zero sum game attitude that “well your ancestors did this so we should be able to do this” that is holding EVERYONE back. Race will always be an issue but why does it always have to be THE issue?

      by the way I do believe there is an issue with law enforcement and minorities. But I think it’s way more complicated than most people give a chance to think through.

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    • wil-i-am
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      Do you have problem with my age?

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    • RolandCuthbert
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      @wil-i-am I think that is wrong. Poor "White" people have suffered tremendously. Maybe the suffering is different because, no one blames "Whiteness" for the plight of poor "Whites".

      Which could possibly be worse from a point of view. Poor "Whites" are still poor, still neglected with problems of drug abuse, absentee fathers, broken families, etc.

      And sure, a minority of them might still think they are better than "Black" people because of their skin color. But I don't think that delusion should count when it comes to trying understand their issues.

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    • RolandCuthbert
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      @wil-i-am I don't think "we" have an issue with your age. I just want you to understand the issue. This is not about complaining about racism. You need to know how "White" can affect you. You may never run into it. But if you do, you need to understand how to deal with it.

      Did you see Gabrielle Union on the "View". She talked about raising "Black" boys and the conversations she has had to have with them. She lives in Florida.

      The land of "stand your ground".

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    • somewheresomeway
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      In the last few years I’ve developed more relationships with people of color and it’s been very rewarding. I spent most of my 20s as a cage fighter and the gyms were usually working class white guys, black guys, Latinos, a couple Asians (not many), Pacific Islanders.

      We give each other shit sometimes (I had white bit syndrome with my boxing lol... but I made up for it with jiu jitsu). But it was real. When you train and fight someone you really know what they are like. Skin color don’t matter.

      I’ve also dated several non white girls. One of my closest friends and confidantes is a black pastor. I’m renting a room to a guy from Kenya in a condo i own.

      Point being is yeah we notice the racial differences. Maybe joke or occasionally get into conversations about it. But we aren’t fucking wigging out and doing stupid shit like marching or blocking highways. That shit only pisses white people off including poor white people who no one gives a shit about.

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    • somewheresomeway
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      There is right way and wrong way to approach racial problems. As for the law enforcement issue I think there’s is some animosity towards African Americans because o the hip hop culture (NWA) that was so huge over the years. It makes some cops jaded and they take mental shortcuts. Is that okay? Hell no! But you got see how they see cultural problems.

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    • RolandCuthbert
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      Wait. . . aren't you Canadian? You are speaking for "White" people in America.

      Why? In fact, do you think you can speak on behalf of the "White" race. You don't that is weird. And you don't think that "Whites" march and protest on issues they feel are important?

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    • RolandCuthbert
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      I don't understand the post about police, nwa, hip-hop. What does that have to do with "White" privilege. Is it reasonable to discriminate against "White" because of Lil' Pump?

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LfJnj66HVQ

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  • Pineapple_Boy
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    Privilege is something we should all strive for. If you have it , you should never feel bad about it. To me white privilege is a trivial issue. If you wanna be happy and successful. Work hard it's really that simple.

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    • RolandCuthbert
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      Well, I am not here posting that "White" people should do something about it. But if you are raising a non-"White" child and you neglect to inform him/her of the obstacles they face, that is on you.

      And isn't about being successful.

      You can be Oprah Winfrey and still feel the effects of "White" privilege.

      It just goes with the territory.

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    • Pineapple_Boy
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      Do you think I'm white?

      Everyone faces obstacles in life, but taking the position of a victim isn't helpful.

      This is just my POV.

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    • RolandCuthbert
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      What does being "White" or not "White" have to do with my comment?

      And how is recognizing the obstacles placed in front of you being a victim?

      Also, do you think Oprah Winfrey is successful or not?

      If not, please give me your objective assessment of what is success. Because a pitiful pathetic, drug user who gives blowjobs for a living may not be a victim. He might think he is a raging success.

      Do you understand?

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    • Pineapple_Boy
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      Happiness is the measure of success.
      A guy working on minimum wage can be happier than Oprah Winfrey.

      A person also have to be very insecure to worry about who is on the cover of a magazine that appeals to a very tiny percentage of the population

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    • RolandCuthbert
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      Right. A pitful pathetic person giving blowjobs for crack money may think he is a raging success.

      And he might be very very happy.

      Is he a victim?

      Can we get back to a common sense conversation please?

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    • Pineapple_Boy
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      You brought up an extreme example NOT me. So maybe you need to come back to common
      Sense bro, NOT me. You're trying to prove a point that you simply can't.

      Good try 👍👍

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    • RolandCuthbert
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      No that is not an extreme example. Drive through any big city in poorer neighborhoods and you will see meth addicts, crack addicts, heroin addicts. These people will do whatever you wish if you will just help them get that next high.

      They think they are happy.

      And they blame no one.

      Having known drug addicts, I know these examples are not extreme nor are they rare.

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  • coachTanthony
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    Wow that was a really good read... thanks for sharing!

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    • RolandCuthbert
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      Why thank you sir!

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  • jacquesvol
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    https://i.imgur.com/hna4RJC.jpg

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    • Guanfei
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      "If you don't think black privilege exists, congratulations, you are enjoying the benefits of it." Replace black by whatever you want, blue, yellow, polka dots, it still sound stupid.

      What kind of ridiculous argument is that?

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    • NoBullsh1t
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      @Guanfei It's not an argument, it's a statement. And it's correct.

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    • Guanfei
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      @NoBullsh1t Based on what? That's not a statement, that just something stupid out of nowhere. And as I said, it would work with anything and anyone, even a goat.

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    • NoBullsh1t
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      @Guanfei No, it wouldn't work, because you're not getting the point of the message.

      Based on the idea that people who are privileged often don't realize it because they lack the ability to see it from a different perspective - "can't see the forest for all the trees" type of thing.

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    • Guanfei
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      @NoBullsh1t Then it would work. Because then, black people wouldn't realize it because they lack the ability to see it from a different perspective. Goats wouldn't realize it because they lack the ability to see it from a different perspective. Rocks realize it because they lack the ability to see it from a different perspective.
      See? It works. You consider it doesn't work because for you, only white people can be, and are, privileged.

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    • NoBullsh1t
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      @Guanfei No, it wouldn't work, because what's "goat privilege" or "rock privilege" - as if rocks had any sort of perceptive abilities anyway (?)... Black folks don't really have "black privilege", though the concept of female privilege does probably apply.
      Remember, white privilege is systemic and not at all obvious to (many of) the people who benefit from it because they don't experience what it's like not to have it.

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    • Guanfei
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      @NoBullsh1t Again, you're making a fact with a belief. You think white privilege exist. That doesn't make it true. And tbh, none of the people I've talked to proved that it was true so far. Most mistake a "white privilege" for a financial statut or social statut. The rest just have no proof or argument, and go on about me being racist.
      From there, you could totally have privileges made up for whoever you want.

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    • NoBullsh1t
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      @Guanfei Yes, you could just make shit up. But that doesn't disprove white privilege. And of course baying something us true doesn't make it so. I haven't suggested otherwise.

      But white privilege is definitely real, if you understand the fundamentals of it. Most people who reject the concept don't really get it, in my opinion.

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    • NoBullsh1t
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      Excuse my errors, those were typed on my phone in a hurry.

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  • BeHappy1985
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    I'm just here to point out that there are many countries that are mostly white where we're all just white and it has no benifit. This "privlige" you speak of are just encounters with more or less racist people. We all have our struggles, what matters most is how we deal with them. People may think that life is somehow "better/easier" being white but it isn't. We ourselves forge our futures, no one will do it for us no matter what.

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    • RolandCuthbert
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      Oh, I understand. I have been to a lot of European nations. And I know a bit about ethnic strife. But Europe is different than America. There is nationalism. And the thing about that nationalism is that it doesn't just affect the non-"Whites" who come to that nation. It affects everyone who is not a member of the dominant ethnic group, culture, or nationality. . ."Whiteness" just doesn't apply. Because nationality is the chief way people id.

      In my journey throughout Eastern Europe, I saw this among Latvians, Estonians, Georgians, Russians, Ukrainians. . .

      The American perspective still views things in from the perspective of race. . . even where race isn't used or applied.

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  • cherryphi82
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    Ha. You really brought the punk ass bitches out of the woodwork with this one. Not surprised...

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    • RolandCuthbert
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      :D

      Cherry, come on that is mean.

      Some of these guys have never thought about these issues before. Because they don't have to.

      Did you see "A Quiet Place" yet?

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    • cherryphi82
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      No, I haven't. Is it a movie?

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    • cherryphi82
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      I guess what I don't understand is that you owe nobody anything. so why be nice? this affects your livelihood. I sure as hell would not congratulate or entertain people who are fundamentally against my chances in life...

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    • cherryphi82
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      why are you so forgiving of people who have never thought about this?

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    • RolandCuthbert
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      Oh yep! And it looks awesome!

      www.lafayettestudentnews.com/.../...tofyoutube.jpg

      https://youtu.be/WR7cc5t7tv8

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    • RolandCuthbert
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      Haha! Yes, you are right. We don't have to be nice.

      I actually told someone that because he relayed a story about how this "Black" man "converts" KKK members.

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    • RolandCuthbert
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      I guess I am forgiving when they are coming from a place of ignorance. Or when they display honest emotions.

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  • Avallach
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    A good reading and something to think about, thanks

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    • RolandCuthbert
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      Thank you very much for your comment and for stopping by.

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  • ryancg
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    If white privilege is really a thing, then where the hell is my privilege, man? Seriously, despite being white, I've never gotten any sort of special treatment. I mean, what gives, right? I'm white, so why am I still expected to work hard day and night and shed my own blood, sweat, and tears for every little thing I want?

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    • lumos
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      Usually the people receiving special treatment are so used to it that they would just call it "treatment".

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    • Kkaos
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      You have the privilege of listening to butthurt people accuse you of being privileged so that they can make themselves feel better about being too damn lazy to actually get ahead in life.

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    • RolandCuthbert
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      @Kkaos In your fantasyland, the realization of privilege has to do with laziness. Anti-PC logic is. . ."if you weren't lazy people wouldn't ask you to prove that you are an American citizen."

      That's just how weird your arguments are becoming. They have nothing to do with reality, because you simply parrot what you are told, you lack the ability to think for yourself.

      www.washingtonpost.com/.../

      A California waiter refused to serve 4 Latina customers until he saw ‘proof of residency’

      img.washingtonpost.com/.../carrillo.jpg

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    • wolfcat87
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      Have you ever not been hired for your skin color? Have you had people cross the street to avoid you or assumed you were a crook? Have you dealt with people picking on your hair and your heritage? Have you been pulled over for being white? When you deal with police, have you been treated with excess aggression out of fear of your color? Have you been denied promotions for your color? The list goes on and on.

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    • wolfcat87
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      My mother has worked at her company as a great employee for years. When they opened a new building, they asked who wanted to transfer. She was one of the first to request the transfer. Everyone who requested a transfer got the transfer... except for my black mother. Her coworkers were shocked that she was left behind when no one else was.

      Then, my mother requested a job change in her place of employment to a job that would be less painful on her aging body. They told her they would think about it. A newer and much younger girl in her 20's started working there and requested the same new station after only a few weeks. They gave it to the new girl over my mother. Say what you want. It's NOT about who's working harder. There are many places of employment where you can put in blood, sweat, and tears for years and never be given a chance due to your boss not valuing you as a human due to your color.

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    • ryancg
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      Look, the whole point I was trying to make is that I work just as hard if not harder than everyone else and everything I accomplish is immediately brushed aside as being "white privilege". Don't get me wrong, I'm not seeking validation or anything childish like that. I just don't take too kindly to people assuming that just because I'm white, I don't have to work for anything when I so clearly do. You wanna talk about racism, that's some straight up racism right there. But then again "only white people can be racist". I've heard that one before.

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    • wolfcat87
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      I'm with you on those things.

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    • RolandCuthbert
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      @ryancg It is weird that you make this about your personal situation when we are talking about the effects of "White" privilege. Lots of people work hard and provide for themselves. They are "White", "Black", Latino, Arab. . .

      But only one type of person can be profiled for being an illegal immigrant.

      Right?

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV-qbRIMDik

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    • ryancg
      ryancg
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      You know what's actually interesting? You talk an awful lot about racial profiling, yet you're doing that very thing towards white people.

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    • RolandCuthbert
      RolandCuthbert
      +1 y

      Oh absolutely not. I cannot do anything about your guilt. That's something for your to handle. You can either stop justifying "White" privilege or not. That's on you. But whatever you do, own your decisions. Be an adult.

      Non-"White" people must know, there are folks who will justify unfair treatment, prejudgments, profiling, brutality, and worse. . . and then excuse it as only the result of logical, reasonable and objective conclusions.

      "Well, he looked like an illegal."

      www.nbcnews.com/.../u-s-citizen-questioned-ice-blames-hatred-latinos-n803511

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    • ryancg
      ryancg
      +1 y

      Dude, your whole goal here is just to try and induce some white guilt. Because why not blame all your problems on the white devil. It's so much easier than just being a man and getting over it. Or wait, that's just my privilege talking, isn't it? You're a joke, man, you're just trying to mask your own racism by preaching about some fairy tail like white privilege.

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    • RolandCuthbert
      RolandCuthbert
      +1 y

      No dude. Guilt is your issue. Not mine. If you want to feel guilt and you really feel you need to get rid of it, send me a check for about $26,000. I was looking at this brand new 2018 Genesis. I think I would look good in it. Send me a private message. We can make arrangements. And we can discuss other ways to get rid of some more guilt you may have.

      Other "Black" folks need some money too!!!

      But if you ever want to discuss "White" privilege, I will be here, waiting for you to post something rational.

      In other words, nothing everything revolves around you. Maybe "White" privilege isn't about you or "White" people?

      But, if this makes you cry, mad or insane, that ain't my problem. I ain't that kind of "Black" guy.

      And remember, racism is the assumption that race is somehow real and that one race is better than another.

      "White" privilege. . . remember?

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    • ryancg
      ryancg
      +1 y

      Right, okay man, whatever you say. I'm just gonna go back to being the evil white man that I am, with all my privilege and whiteness. Who knows, maybe I'll club a baby seal and drink the blood of a virgin while I'm at it.

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    • wolfcat87
      wolfcat87
      +1 y

      Aaand, we're back to square one. White privilege is real. I have it, you have it even more than me. There's nothing wrong with admitting that there's far less against us in the world than there is against dark skinned people. Even dark skinned Mexicans who are dark due to their Native American heritage are treated worse than me! One of my Mexican best friends was denied housing for his skin color. Dude makes $90,000 a year as an Air Traffic Controller, and works his butt off. He gets 2 weeks of vacation a year and works overtime constantly. He's totally a legal citizen. Yet, people will deny him the ability to rent a home. They will take one look at him, curl up their noses, and tell him the place is suddenly unavailable. That's what it's like to not have white privilege. If these things happened to you regularly, would you just accept it or would you want to have equal treatment to what you have now. Forget anything anyone else has said to upset you hear and think of that.

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    • RolandCuthbert
      RolandCuthbert
      +1 y

      Oh so now you are no longer guilty "White" guy? You became the evil "White" guy?

      Man, that's rough!

      Seems like a conundrum. If you can't be perfect "White" guy, you have to be the evil "White" guy or guilty "White" guy.

      Wow!

      :D

      I don't know the strength of my own psychic powers.

      I am so sorry I did this horrible thing to you!

      "sniff, sniff". . .

      https://m.popkey.co/e7e69a/ed3xg.gif

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    • ryancg
      ryancg
      +1 y

      You clearly don't understand sarcasm.

      Reply
    • RolandCuthbert
      RolandCuthbert
      +1 y

      Well, you are feeling guilty. Why?

      What is there to feel guilty about? Do you believe in race? Do you think races can be ranked? Do you think non-"Whites" should be profiled for negative beliefs/behaviors?

      Oh, you don't?

      Then maybe there is nothing to feel guilty about. Maybe you aren't evil.

      Maybe you are just a member of a culture that is just as good and just as bad and every other culture.

      I am not "White". But I can only imagine what I would say if someone told me about "White" privilege.

      I can imagine shrugging. . . and simply saying. . .

      "So?"

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    • ryancg
      ryancg
      +1 y

      Where do you even get that I feel guilty? Nothing I've said could even imply that.

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    • RolandCuthbert
      RolandCuthbert
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      "White" guilt, this concept made up by the anti-PC crowd is only a method employed to stop conversations about race. Of course "White" privilege exists. But to claim this is some issue that "White" people can/should address is not apart of this take or this conversation.

      I mentioned no responsibility that "White" people should have. Yet you alluded to this claiming that I think "Whites" should feel guilty. You have to understand, I care as much about your feelings on "White" privilege as I care about your feelings on what cereal I ate for breakfast this morning.

      Reply
  • SketchForger
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    I think you chose the wrong website to write this on... But good myTake. :)

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    • RolandCuthbert
      RolandCuthbert
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      Maybe. Man Sketch! I got posted like 300 times!!!

      I didn't think it was that serious. Really man. I thought I would get a few angry posters. You know the usual. But now I will be responding to these posts for weeks!

      It is going to be awhile before I do another "mytake". And I was going to another one about men. And then one about human consciousness. One about my favorite people.

      Screw all that crap. Sketch, I am taking a break. I am going to Austria next month. If Jacquesvols wants to hang out, I will try to fly to Belgium and hang out with him for some drinks.

      Maybe we can take some photos and post them to the site.

      I am outta here!

      Take care brotha!

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    • SketchForger
      SketchForger
      +1 y

      Cool, you should check out my recent myTake. It's about nice guys/ nice girls.

      Reply
    • RolandCuthbert
      RolandCuthbert
      +1 y

      I am going to get there.

      One of these days!

      :D

      Reply
    • SketchForger
      SketchForger
      +1 y

      A Closer Look at the "Nice Guy/Girl" in its Natural Habitat: How These Delusional People Get Their Title ↗ :3

      Reply
  • BonnieBunny
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    • RolandCuthbert
      RolandCuthbert
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      Haha! Thank you BB.

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  • Will2720
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    I think it is dumb to hide behind excuses. If you want "privilege" go get it. The poor or unprivileged are not a cultural problem it's a mind set problem. Change your mind set and you will see things change for you. Nobody is a victim in America.

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    • RolandCuthbert
      RolandCuthbert
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      I think it is dumb to respond to a take that you totally didn't read.

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    • DianaWest
      DianaWest
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      Roland, has white privilege prevented you from getting a job, an education, a house, a family, happiness, a promotion, and an income?

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    • RolandCuthbert
      RolandCuthbert
      +1 y

      @DianaWest No. It almost ended my life a couple of times.

      But nah, I overcame it and got a job, happiness, education, house, etc.

      What is your point?

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  • BOUNTYGUY9
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    l am from scotland and there are not many black people 500miles away in london there is lots of black people its not right that black people get a very bad deal in life l blame the goverment for this l have never spoke to a black guy or woman as l dont know any l will talk to any person color race does not bother me l dont like racists can't stand it we all have red blood and a heart so lets all love each an other edwin

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  • ovoxo_
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    None of what you pointed out indicates "privilege". White privilege doesn't exist. Neither does male privilege. Get off your ass and go to work.

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    • RolandCuthbert
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      You didn't read the "take" obviously. Work?

      Dude, stop listening to Rush Limbaugh. Read the take and respond to my points.

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    • ovoxo_
      ovoxo_
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      The point of your entire take is show that white people have privileges black people and other POC are not given. Yet you failed to provide one law or litigation white people have that we do not in your entire take. Honestly, what is there to read?

      All of the points are either excuses, internalized issues/insecurities, or social preferences like your point about "beauty standards". You sir, need to log of the Madame Noir black feminist website and wake tf up!

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    • ovoxo_
      ovoxo_
      +1 y

      Also, if you care soooo much about black people then stop voting Democrat. Please.

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    • Starrk
      Starrk
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      " if you care soooo much about black people then stop voting Democrat"

      As if the alternative is any better.

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    • ovoxo_
      ovoxo_
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      It's much better. Also make sure you get one of these hats:

      i5.walmartimages.com/.../...13446ce7dd757ff8c.jpeg

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    • RolandCuthbert
      RolandCuthbert
      +1 y

      "White" privilege is not a law. I just illustrated how it works and interestingly enough you prove my points for me.

      You are simply a walking talking example of it.

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    • RolandCuthbert
      RolandCuthbert
      +1 y

      I will wear your hat, if you wear mine.

      :D

      img.etsystatic.com/.../...70xN.1274301728_1uh3.jpg

      Did you hear about Michael Cohen and how federal agents accidentally busted into his office, his apartment and his home?

      Most unfortunate.

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    • Starrk
      Starrk
      +1 y

      I don't know if you know this or not, but that hat is incredible for cleaning the bathroom with.

      When I tell you I have the cleanest toilet on my block, I'm not lying, and it's all thanks to that hat.

      Reply
  • AtLeast3GendersExist
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    As a non-white I agree. White privelage needs to be more known and understood (by white people especially. obviously)

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    • RolandCuthbert
      RolandCuthbert
      +1 y

      Oh, I don't agree. I am just showing the anti-PC crowd what it actually is. They have a warped view of reality. Central to their argument about PC-dom is that some groups are better than others.

      Yet they cannot acknowledge the simple dynamic their religion has created.

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  • John_Doesnt
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    It's not white priveledge if that bald girl on the cover of People is butt ugly compared to Angelina Joelie. It's science, I'm a scientist.

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    • RolandCuthbert
      RolandCuthbert
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      How in the world is that not "White" privilege. She was bald because she just finished making "12 years a slave"

      But it doesn't matter does it? Wouldn't you claim that "White" people are objectively generally better looking than non-"Whites"?

      Same woman by the way.

      i.pinimg.com/.../...0d05fd59d8daf81f5695b26032.jpg

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    • SirRexington
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      She was in black panther and I loved her role. Funniest part of the movie besides Klaw. Also for a girl with no hair she's got a lovely face.

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    • John_Doesnt
      John_Doesnt
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      Natalie Portman went bald too, but she wasn't ugly.

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    • SirRexington
      SirRexington
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      I don't agree with that. I thought she was. But maybe that's cause im used to her having hair...

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    • RolandCuthbert
      RolandCuthbert
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      @SirRexington Yeah, I thought so. I didn't know she was all that sexy. I just thought she was cute. Then I saw her in an interview with her co-stars.

      Have mercy. . .

      www2.pictures.zimbio.com/.../...r+K3S6iXrhI7Bx.jpg

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    • RolandCuthbert
      RolandCuthbert
      +1 y

      Wait. . . haha!

      Natalie Portman was not ugly when she went bald?

      You're kidding, right?

      scstylecaster.files.wordpress.com/.../...tom_9.jpg

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    • John_Doesnt
      John_Doesnt
      +1 y

      Queen Amidala was never ugly!

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    • RolandCuthbert
      RolandCuthbert
      +1 y

      Ohhhh yes, she was.

      Natalie cannot pull off the bald look.

      She has to have some hair on that head man.

      :D

      That's hilarious!

      Reply
  • WhereAmI
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    1.2K opinions shared on Society & Politics topic.

    Wth is white culture? To me it's just no culture. Personally I see most discrimination based upon class, not race. But that's my own microcosm in the world.

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    • RolandCuthbert
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      Well, maybe that is the way things are in your country. I live in the U. S. We use identifiers "White", "Black". . . we used to use "Yellow" and "Red". But we stopped with that nonsense. I guess folks learned that saying that there is a such thing as "Yellow" and "Red" people is just plain stupid.

      One day we will use the term African-American for "Black" folks and "White" people will choose a name that is actually reflective of their culture.

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