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originally posted by: Thejoncrichton
a reply to: MisterSpock
I'm almost 40, so trust when I say I knew nothing about this guy until a few days ago. What bothered me after watching it is how it's being promoted in the media as some kind of cultural landmark. That's disturbing when what's being portrayed is not the reality.
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
I didn't ask what you thought about black on black crime. I asked a specific question on if you think these other issues are a problem too.
I'd say you are the one trying to be divisive here, but regardless you still aren't answering my questions.
Why is it so hard to answer my questions? Do you consider the issues David Glover pointed out in his song to be issues or do you think that black on black crime makes them not issues? The fact you are dodging the question makes me assume certain things about you.
originally posted by: Thejoncrichton
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
I didn't ask what you thought about black on black crime. I asked a specific question on if you think these other issues are a problem too.
You missed my point that they are all connected. If you don't face the reality, you're only going to exacerbate and prolong the other problems.
I'd say you are the one trying to be divisive here, but regardless you still aren't answering my questions.
What's divisive about the objective truth?
Why is it so hard to answer my questions? Do you consider the issues David Glover pointed out in his song to be issues or do you think that black on black crime makes them not issues? The fact you are dodging the question makes me assume certain things about you.
I didn't dodge it at all. Your conditioning wont allow you to see what I'm saying. All the other issues are connected to this issue.
Why are you so dismissive of the fact black men are at war with each other? Do you care about all the death? A lot of innocents get shot and killed in those crossfires too you know? But screw it, you have virtue to signal!
originally posted by: 0zzymand0s
a reply to: Thejoncrichton
But yes, the pale horse leading a cop car is a shocking image (and rightfully so), as is the choir being gunned down (and rightfully so).
originally posted by: Thejoncrichton
You missed my point that they are all connected. If you don't face the reality, you're only going to exacerbate and prolong the other problems.
Why are you so dismissive of the fact black men are at war with each other? Do you care about all the death? A lot of innocents get shot and killed in those crossfires too you know? But screw it, you have virtue to signal!
originally posted by: Xcalibur254
You've clearly missed a large part of the video if you think this is just a BLM-inspired video. For example, there's his commentary on how more reverence is placed on guns than the victims of gun violence.
The song is called This Is America for a reason. While it may be influenced by his experience as a black male in this country, many messages from it are applicable to the country as a whole.
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
originally posted by: Thejoncrichton
You missed my point that they are all connected. If you don't face the reality, you're only going to exacerbate and prolong the other problems.
I didn't miss any point. I asked a question, which you continue to not answer.
I'm not dismissive of anything. I have neither denied nor confirmed your figures in the OP. I just asked a question.
originally posted by: Milkweed
The FBI reports that in 2016 50% of racially motivated hate crimes where against black people.
Only 20% where against white people.
Facts.
originally posted by: Thejoncrichton
originally posted by: Milkweed
The FBI reports that in 2016 50% of racially motivated hate crimes where against black people.
Only 20% where against white people.
Facts.
Adjust for per capita. Whites are 65% of the country. Black people are 13%. It makes a difference.
originally posted by: Thejoncrichton
Ok, I've answered you several times now and won';t be responding to you again. I'm not in to these childish games. Go back, and re-read the post. Slowly maybe?
originally posted by: Xcalibur254
a reply to: Thejoncrichton
He grew up poor in Atlanta and busted his ass to get where he is.
originally posted by: Milkweed
This thread has turned from analyzing a video to why you think racism against black people doesn't exists. These misleading arguments have been heard over and over again. Congratulations, you can repeat what you hear like a parrot.