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Reply to Racism is more than a two way street. in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

Oh btw, feel free to come talk on the thread that's actually about this, instead of taking over MM's thread with it.

Reply to Racism is more than a two way street. in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

pfft. Dont let your personal dislike of me stand in the way of reason, Phil...we know you wouldnt do that. Just like you woulnd't possibly let your personal dislike of blacks affect your reasoning. It's not like you'd ever say they were all looters or anything. <TABLE cellpadding=8 width="95%"

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Gee whiz, I was supposed to say How about if you want to write an article about race relations, you do it without questioning why an entire race performs an illegal activity (strike 1), you do it without implying that there's some difference between races that leads one race to commit crimes while other

Reply to I'm Watching New Orleans in Current Events JoeUser Forums

This is a remarkable story from the LATimes Truly uplifting.

Reply to I'm Watching New Orleans in Current Events JoeUser Forums

When these sorts of things happen, you get to see both the best and the worst of humanity. Exactly. The best and worst of humanity. Not the best and worse of Race A or Race B, but of humanity. As a whole. Period. Instead of classifying, we should see good vs. bad, and choose to take the good as an indic

Reply to Racism is more than a two way street. in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

and where did I do this? Read what you write. Let me pose a question: Why were you compelled to single out black people in this article? Do only black people have to look at what all other black people do before they criticize someone else, or does that go for whites and hispanics and asians an

Reply to Want to Understand What's Happening in New Orleans? in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

Yeah, those poor people are worthless...we should be able to buy and sell them, or keep them caged and under control, or just to firebomb them all...God knows there's no hope of any of them ever becoming self sufficient. I hope I never lose as much faith in humanity as you obviously have.

Reply to Hurricanes and Street Gangs in Current Events JoeUser Forums

In my opinion, and I stress opinion, the violent gangs of all types surrender any constitutional protection the moment they become part of that culture. They are no longer American citizens, they are enemies of the state and decent people who follow the law and a sense of decency. I think the gray area

Reply to Racism is more than a two way street. in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

All I did was point out what was happening as reported.you are much , much to sensative philo and jump to race conclusions faster than anyone I have known in many years. No, you pointed out that African-Americans need to look at what other African-Americans do before criticizing Caucasian-Americans for

Reply to Hurricanes and Street Gangs in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Sorry I haven't commented on the issue lately, but you've made pretty much all points that I would have, Dan. You answered my questions and there's really nothing else I can say, other than reiterate the fact that I think if we take away one groups constitutional rights, all of our constitutional rights are threatened. Also, on your points of classifying gangs, I think you run into trouble with 2 and 3. It's often hard to differentiate when so

Reply to Hurricanes and Street Gangs in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Well then, why aren't you chasing all those who agreed with me and echoed my sentiments all over JU as well? You know, dharma, PB, Shovel, Island Dog, foreverserenity, Righwinger, etc, etc. Hey, I guess you prefer your "racism" sugar coated, I'll keep that in mind next time I have something to say about racial issues. (not.)If yo

I'm Watching New Orleans in Current Events JoeUser Forums

I'm watching the news. I'm seeing New Orleans. I'm seeing volunteers passing out food and water and offering medical help. I'm seeing people smile and wave and be grateful. I'm seeing relief workers sharing meals with lost dogs. I'm seeing men and women who were hurt while venturing out into contaminated water to check on their elderly neighbors. I'm seeing c

Reply to Racism is more than a two way street. in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

The overuse of blacks of the race card is getting tiresome. Almost as tiresome as whites overusing the "this world is too politically correct" card. I did not say control

Reply to You're a Racist in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Ok so before I go to far, if I voice my opionion one way or another on this thread will I be black listed? I love this article and agree with it 100% so I doubt you will need to, but after being threatend on the other string I just want to make sure I can actually have a conversation with someone on this site without getting call

Reply to You're a Racist in Current Events JoeUser Forums

I guess because I used the 'n' word in a moment of frustration and anger you can call me a rascist too. This isn't about words, its about the article she wrote. I'm not calling people racist for using the word, though I will say the use of the word is inappropriate and wrong. I think I laid out my reaso

Reply to Hurricanes and Street Gangs in Current Events JoeUser Forums

I gave three primary points for defining a gang member. Where? And do criminals still have constitutional rights? Non-violent gang members released from prison or who desert the gang? Are misguided youth who've been in the gang for 2 days and done nothing treated the same as 5 or 10 year vetera

Reply to Hurricanes and Street Gangs in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Again, I caution against approaching this with the mask of race or culture. Miss any one of the violent gangs to focus on just specific races and you allow the others to become stronger and move in to the vacuum. The intent is the same for all of them. To take what they want by any means and to have absolute power and control ove

Reply to Hurricanes and Street Gangs in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Violent members of street gangs are not poor, underpriviledged children anymore, they are selfish, spoiled brats that will do anything, including kill and rape, to get what they want for nothing. I'm sure there's some spoiled and and some underprivileged, and I'd venture to say that the underprivileged

Reply to Hurricanes and Street Gangs in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Thats not to say this excuses their criminal element, but again, outside of that particular element they're often seen as a benevolent presence in the area. So outside of their criminal element they're often seen as a benevolent presence, huh? So basically what you're saying is that they're good except

Reply to Bush Caused Hurricane Katrina! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

You forgot the part about the whole thing being masterminded by Karl Rove to deflect attention away from him

Reply to You're a Racist in Current Events JoeUser Forums

I agree. My comment was directed towards blogs/bloggers. I should have been clearer. Eventually the discussion goes bad, anger is raised, and hate brews. The perpetuation of racism should be fought at all levels, wether it be an anonymous online setting or a public multinational arena. No matter how tr

Reply to You're a Racist in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Although I still appreciate the support from the "f you a-hole" article I appreciate the support here. Thanx. And you're welcome.

Reply to You're a Racist in Current Events JoeUser Forums

What can I say? Well, that this is a terrific article...well written and filled with great points.~Zoo Thanx.

Reply to Demand versus Ask in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Wow. An article about people and not races. I remember now why I like you. Well said.

Reply to People need to stop acting like they are owed. in Politics JoeUser Forums

Then watched as the poor blacks in New Orleans DEMANDED food, money, water. Geez...there can't be anything without mentioning that black's are the ungrateful ones, can there? BTW, I hear that woman complaining about ice was white...I expect your article about the poor whites demaning ice and portable mi