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<blockquote data-quote="sh00ter" data-source="post: 2721240" data-attributes="member: 24531"><p>I think the reaction both in the media, by the University, the national fraternity, and even on this forum has shown that racism can't flourish as is claimed here in 2015...</p><p></p><p>People "unfriend" people pretty quick and run away from racists so I do not buy the whole narrative that this country is so racist. We have a black president, black attorney general, black SCOTUS justice, countless black CEO's, millionaire sports figures, and NFL coaches, etc...I think malicious white racists (the lynchers or the 1920's, the Texas redneck sleigh-ride people, etc) are dwindled down to almost nothing, and the remaining racism is just bottled up emotion with no real bite. These kids obviously felt powerful to sing a nasty song about black people but in the grand scheme, if they went on to be a congressman or CEO and they didn't grow out of this non-sense, then they'd be ruined forever if their secret got out. </p><p></p><p>I have found white people that are afraid of being labeled as racists to be the ones so quick to over-react instead of being pragmatic. It used to be just white liberals, but now there is a trend of white conservatives jumping at opportunities like this to try and prove THEY themselves are not racists by going over the top on any hint of any bias by other whites. In some of these cases, the over-reactors turn out to have white guilt about being racists themselves...much like a guy who 1st smells a fart in the room and is actually the culprit. I am comfortable enough with my own convictions to discuss this on a more even keel because I know what is in my own heart. I do not buy the racism-for-profit garbage and I think that this even goes to show how hard it is to be a racist in America in 2015 and how those who would seek to profit from this type of thing with sympathy or financial gain WANT more stuff like this to happen to support their own personal agenda. These are people like Al Sharpton, etc...you know the ones. It is unfortunate there are still whites who fullfill the need for this type of trash, but at least we don't put up with it as in the past so hopefully honest black folks recognize that.</p><p></p><p>So next time something like this happens, look at how many white folks won't put up with it and then look at who is running our nation and let go of your white guilt because this is a great country and you are a part of what makes it great and do not owe anyone an apology for who you are. We will continue to call out bad behavior but we will not feel responsible for what someone else does (whether involving race, guns, etc.) when we know that good people (black, white, brown, etc.) can do well in this nation if they just take some personal responsibility and be good to others along the way. And based on my theory that in some cases, this type of deal is related to bottled up racism that is in response to all the black crime stories and gangsta rap these boys grew up inundated with as children, I encourage black people to work to break free from those negative stereotypes, police their own communities, improve their lives and eliminate some of the reasons the nay-sayers may use to scrutinize them. </p><p></p><p>Another theory is that things like this could be a rebellion against 20yrs of hard-core political correctness that these boys grew up with; whereas, they vent it out in a private setting because the nation has gone over the top with political correctness so they want to prove they can still say whatever they want in a setting where they think there is nobody to offend (like a sealed bus full of upper-middle class white people). I think many people agree with that theory despite the fact they'd would not partake in such a hateful chant.</p><p></p><p>As for the 1st theory mentioned, </p><p></p><p>I recall Rick Santorum and Neel Boortz both citing 3 things that can greatly reduce your chances of poverty. I think there were other versions so I'm adding on a 4th step: <a href="http://www.wsbradio.com/weblogs/nealz-nuze/2012/jan/17/poverty-matter-choice/" target="_blank">http://www.wsbradio.com/weblogs/nealz-nuze/2012/jan/17/poverty-matter-choice/</a></p><p></p><p> 1.) Stay in school.</p><p> 2.) Don’t get pregnant until married</p><p> 3.) When you get out of school get a job. Any job. And keep that job until you can find one that pays more.</p><p> 4.) Don't use drugs</p><p></p><p>God loves all His children and I know he hates how the establishment has divided us. I am thankful my IQ affords me the opportunity not to buy into blanket narratives and will continue to take things case by case just like MLK said we should</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sh00ter, post: 2721240, member: 24531"] I think the reaction both in the media, by the University, the national fraternity, and even on this forum has shown that racism can't flourish as is claimed here in 2015... People "unfriend" people pretty quick and run away from racists so I do not buy the whole narrative that this country is so racist. We have a black president, black attorney general, black SCOTUS justice, countless black CEO's, millionaire sports figures, and NFL coaches, etc...I think malicious white racists (the lynchers or the 1920's, the Texas redneck sleigh-ride people, etc) are dwindled down to almost nothing, and the remaining racism is just bottled up emotion with no real bite. These kids obviously felt powerful to sing a nasty song about black people but in the grand scheme, if they went on to be a congressman or CEO and they didn't grow out of this non-sense, then they'd be ruined forever if their secret got out. I have found white people that are afraid of being labeled as racists to be the ones so quick to over-react instead of being pragmatic. It used to be just white liberals, but now there is a trend of white conservatives jumping at opportunities like this to try and prove THEY themselves are not racists by going over the top on any hint of any bias by other whites. In some of these cases, the over-reactors turn out to have white guilt about being racists themselves...much like a guy who 1st smells a fart in the room and is actually the culprit. I am comfortable enough with my own convictions to discuss this on a more even keel because I know what is in my own heart. I do not buy the racism-for-profit garbage and I think that this even goes to show how hard it is to be a racist in America in 2015 and how those who would seek to profit from this type of thing with sympathy or financial gain WANT more stuff like this to happen to support their own personal agenda. These are people like Al Sharpton, etc...you know the ones. It is unfortunate there are still whites who fullfill the need for this type of trash, but at least we don't put up with it as in the past so hopefully honest black folks recognize that. So next time something like this happens, look at how many white folks won't put up with it and then look at who is running our nation and let go of your white guilt because this is a great country and you are a part of what makes it great and do not owe anyone an apology for who you are. We will continue to call out bad behavior but we will not feel responsible for what someone else does (whether involving race, guns, etc.) when we know that good people (black, white, brown, etc.) can do well in this nation if they just take some personal responsibility and be good to others along the way. And based on my theory that in some cases, this type of deal is related to bottled up racism that is in response to all the black crime stories and gangsta rap these boys grew up inundated with as children, I encourage black people to work to break free from those negative stereotypes, police their own communities, improve their lives and eliminate some of the reasons the nay-sayers may use to scrutinize them. Another theory is that things like this could be a rebellion against 20yrs of hard-core political correctness that these boys grew up with; whereas, they vent it out in a private setting because the nation has gone over the top with political correctness so they want to prove they can still say whatever they want in a setting where they think there is nobody to offend (like a sealed bus full of upper-middle class white people). I think many people agree with that theory despite the fact they'd would not partake in such a hateful chant. As for the 1st theory mentioned, I recall Rick Santorum and Neel Boortz both citing 3 things that can greatly reduce your chances of poverty. I think there were other versions so I'm adding on a 4th step: [url]http://www.wsbradio.com/weblogs/nealz-nuze/2012/jan/17/poverty-matter-choice/[/url] 1.) Stay in school. 2.) Don’t get pregnant until married 3.) When you get out of school get a job. Any job. And keep that job until you can find one that pays more. 4.) Don't use drugs God loves all His children and I know he hates how the establishment has divided us. I am thankful my IQ affords me the opportunity not to buy into blanket narratives and will continue to take things case by case just like MLK said we should [/QUOTE]
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