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originally posted by: amazing
originally posted by: UKTruth
originally posted by: amazing
originally posted by: Lysergic
a reply to: amazing
Excellent non-answer.
The population has been mostly white for centuries... . . . . well you know, if you go back far enough, but hey thats another white guilt thread.
I'm still not sure why you keep talking about guilt? It really has nothing to do with my/our conversation. Back on point, if the majority of the population is white and psychologically we like and help and mentor and gravitate to people that our like ourselves, can't you see that there is an advantage to being white?
You are talking about community, I think.
If you are talking about decision making for jobs, elections, etc then you are talking about widespread racism (which does not exist)
It's more subtle than that. Basic psychology dictates that if I'm hiring someone for a job, and they look like me, act like me, have the same hobbies, religion or country of origin as me...they've already got an advantage in the hiring process. We like people who are like ourselves. It doesn't mean I won't hire someone completely different than me with a great skillset, but that guy that is just like me, well, he's already on top of the list.
originally posted by: UKTruth
originally posted by: amazing
originally posted by: UKTruth
originally posted by: amazing
originally posted by: Lysergic
a reply to: amazing
Excellent non-answer.
The population has been mostly white for centuries... . . . . well you know, if you go back far enough, but hey thats another white guilt thread.
I'm still not sure why you keep talking about guilt? It really has nothing to do with my/our conversation. Back on point, if the majority of the population is white and psychologically we like and help and mentor and gravitate to people that our like ourselves, can't you see that there is an advantage to being white?
You are talking about community, I think.
If you are talking about decision making for jobs, elections, etc then you are talking about widespread racism (which does not exist)
It's more subtle than that. Basic psychology dictates that if I'm hiring someone for a job, and they look like me, act like me, have the same hobbies, religion or country of origin as me...they've already got an advantage in the hiring process. We like people who are like ourselves. It doesn't mean I won't hire someone completely different than me with a great skillset, but that guy that is just like me, well, he's already on top of the list.
Would this be your description of the kind of privilege being discussed?
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As two transgender bills (AB 433 and SB 48) are poised to be passed by the California Legislature, at least one elementary school in Oakland is already indoctrinating kids starting in kindergarten about "gender diversity."
originally posted by: amazing
originally posted by: UKTruth
originally posted by: amazing
originally posted by: UKTruth
originally posted by: amazing
originally posted by: Lysergic
a reply to: amazing
Excellent non-answer.
The population has been mostly white for centuries... . . . . well you know, if you go back far enough, but hey thats another white guilt thread.
I'm still not sure why you keep talking about guilt? It really has nothing to do with my/our conversation. Back on point, if the majority of the population is white and psychologically we like and help and mentor and gravitate to people that our like ourselves, can't you see that there is an advantage to being white?
You are talking about community, I think.
If you are talking about decision making for jobs, elections, etc then you are talking about widespread racism (which does not exist)
It's more subtle than that. Basic psychology dictates that if I'm hiring someone for a job, and they look like me, act like me, have the same hobbies, religion or country of origin as me...they've already got an advantage in the hiring process. We like people who are like ourselves. It doesn't mean I won't hire someone completely different than me with a great skillset, but that guy that is just like me, well, he's already on top of the list.
Would this be your description of the kind of privilege being discussed?
Yes. In most cases it's a very small or no advantage at all, but in some cases it's big. Just like if I moved to China, there would be Chinese privilege.
The problem, in the USA, for example is that for centuries dating back to the British Empire, white men have ruled the power structure. It takes a long time to change it. My previous post about our congress being 80% white and male shows the issue. Or that most CEOs in the USA are white males. I'm just saying there is an advantage and at it's heart that's white privilege.
originally posted by: Annee
a reply to: Benevolent Heretic
I think the privileged majority get a little rattled when their throne is threatened by a "lesser" minority getting recognition and the same privileges.
a reply to: Spiramirabilis
Nobody, and I mean NOBODY - is going to dictate to me what's important
originally posted by: Spiramirabilis
a reply to: bigfatfurrytexan
Nobody, and I mean NOBODY - is going to dictate to me what's important, or tell me when there's something I can no longer say
They already did do that. It was called Occupy Wall Street and it didn't do a bit of good.
One would like to be grand and heroic, if one could; but if not, why try at all? One wants to be very something, very great, very heroic; or if not that, then at least very stylish and very fashionable. It is this everlasting mediocrity that bores me.
originally posted by: Spiramirabilis
a reply to: UKTruth
As a self proclaimed SJW, would you say everyone has the right never to be told what they can say or what is important?
You better believe it
I am no hypocrite
Just prepare yourself for what comes - I always do. Always
originally posted by: Spiramirabilis
a reply to: UKTruth
As a self proclaimed SJW, would you say everyone has the right never to be told what they can say or what is important?
You better believe it
I am no hypocrite
Just prepare yourself for what comes - I always do. Always
originally posted by: amazing
a reply to: SaturnFX
Your post makes sense but you veered off the point a little thus....when you consider world powers--US, UK, Australia, Germany, France...majority population white. I understand that if I lived in India or Japan or China, being white would be a hindrance. But living the the USA...It's a huge advantage. That's the point.
But its ok to dictate to the entire public education system what your personal belief system is regarding social issues and even force parents of kindergarteners to accept it or face consequences even jail time. sooo ok then that somewhat reinforces OPs point...
Yep - you don't fit the SJW mindset at all. Sounds to me like your mantra is live and let live.
We have (for now) a separation of church and state in this country - we all pretend to care about individual freedoms You may not like that someone identifies as being a girl when you want to call him boy. Your beliefs are not enough to trample on the rights of that little girl