And you guys said I was being overdramatic?

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Quote: Racism is taught, culturally, in the black community...and re-inforced by the liberal media. Folks are told "whitey keeps them down" which, again, becomes a self-fulfilling prophesy...one that has nothing to do with the thoughts or actions of "whitey". Sure, there are some white racists...but racism is not culturally taught to their children (with a few exceptions...like some skinheads). I have to agree with you 100%

you and your "liberal media consiracy" again

Quote:I think the worst is Black men for causing racism and giving themselves a bad name.Do you know how absoluely terrifying it is walking home with a girlfriend.. passing by a group of black guys playing basketball and having them scare the living shit out of us by yelling (EXTREMELY) vulgar and sexual things at us across the street. Having them throw basketballs at the chain link fences as we pass? Hearing "YUM YUM YUM" as i'm walking by? I'm not exactly sure what you mean by this comment...but how would you feel if you were in this same scenario, but it was a group of white guys?

so it's guys who are the problem? well, excuse my penis (is it allowed to vote?)

An interesting tid-bit.

Quote:I'm not exactly sure what you mean by this comment...but how would you feel if you were in this same scenario, but it was a group of white guys? Its never, ever happened with a group of white guys. It's happened more than once with a group of black guys. But I would feel the exact same way.There is also a HUGE difference in the way I would get approached by a black guy and by a white guy at a bar.

Originally Posted By: thorRacism is taught, culturally, in the black community...and re-inforced by the liberal media. Folks are told "whitey keeps them down" which, again, becomes a self-fulfilling prophesy...one that has nothing to do with the thoughts or actions of "whitey". Sure, there are some white racists...but racism is not culturally taught to their children (with a few exceptions...like some skinheads). I think this mainly applies to places where the majority of people don't make a lot of money. Fortunately, it has been decreasing over time, though it could be sped up. Dunno whether the decrease would be exponential or linear, though.

Wow um... I really don't know how to take that.. maybe I should give you the benefit of the doubt.... but then it just really irks me so I won't.

Black men... are worse... and cause racism? Do you hear how wrong that sounds?And people accuse blacks of always using the "blame whitey" excuse.. foolishness

To answer your question yes, I do know what it's like. Not just by black men but by latino men (ESPECIALLY latino men)
1st guy: "ei! mami! quiero pode ahora! chica!
2nd guy: "bonita! no habla espanol?"
*I give dirty look"
3rd guy: "eichee mami your breaking mi corazon!" Everyday, walking to school same scenario all the time. I used to be nervous but I'm used to it. And I honestly don't care. Same with white guys. Mainly Italians and they OD to the max with their freaky deaky cat calls. Every friggin word is a curse with an occasional "babey, wassamatta wi yous im talkin to ya ova hey" thrown in there. Because of the area I live in obviously I'm going to get it more from latinos and blacks because they're the majority. But I'm not just going to assume that just because I see a group of black or latino guys they're going to start acting like pigs. I hate when people judge right off the bat. And then have the nerve to get all defensive when you call them out on their prejudice. I have discovered many fake friends like that who were just friends so they can say "well I'm not racist because I have a black friend." Give me a flippin break I'm not your token black chick.

But, you know steph, you go based on your instincts. As long as you feel safe. I just hope you're not one of those girls who grabs her purse every time a black guy walks by. Unbelievably offending. But I don't blame you Steph. If black men have a history of doing that kind of nonsense then why shouldn't you take precautions..

I hate generalization. But it's the kind of world we live in. It's not pretty and it sure as heck isn't perfect. Everyone's a little racist to some degree.

Quote:How do you know when you're being treated badly (assuming you're black because I don't really know for sure) that it isn't for some other reason? In many cases, you don't...you just assume it's because you're black. No I'm Asian and Slovakian with a hint of Alaskan. Let's get something straight, trick. If you're looking for some race-baiting "blame the white man" sista keep looking because I'm not the one. I have one of the most diverse multi-racial families. It would make no sense for me to have such a mindset. I'm not the kind of person to get my lollipop stolen by a white kid and go "OOH RACISM!" I avoid any hint of racism at all costs because it is one of my biggest fears. But I can tell when I'm being mistreated when I'm looking for a job and the daggone clerk says "I don't hire teenage mothers". And I say "But I'm not even pregnant". "Well, we don't want any thugs coming in here claiming they want their money". Or when I'm in school and my teacher uses the "crime statistics" to describe blacks as being the transitional form of monkey to man. Or when I'm sitting at an office desk with a name tag that says "LAWRENCE HOSPITAL HR ASSISTANT" and I ask the rude lady at the door if I can help her and she goes "no I'm looking for someone who works here". Oh I'm sorry because my typing on the computer with the size 72 font name tag is just a costume for Halloween. I don't call it racism. I call it prejudice. People throw racism around like it's a baseball. Quote:And then it becomes a self-fulfilling prophesy...it gets easier and easier to assume it's because you're black again and again. Pretty soon, you're blaiming "whitey" for not being able to find a parking spot at the mall.Umm.. I can't blame "whitey" for not getting a parking spot because I don't have my license but thanks for rubbing it in my face. And.. I know I'm still young but... seriously dude I have better things to do than conjure up ways to blame white people. The thought never even crosses my mind unless something were to occur. With the diversity of friends not to mention my sister's husband and his family... your retarded logic doesn't compute. Quote:Racism is taught, culturally, in the black community...and re-inforced by the liberal media. Folks are told "whitey keeps them down" which, again, becomes a self-fulfilling prophesy...one that has nothing to do with the thoughts or actions of "whitey". How do you manage to fit your head through your door? Please understand this, senor: You are NOT that special for blacks to be concerned with you... at all. Do you live in the black community? Do you know what goes on there? Have you witnessed some of the problems that occur? You must have because you're coming out your face like you did some 20 year habitat experiment on the behavior of blacks. "Crikey! There goes anotha one blaming the white man!" Honestly, there are other more major issues to be dealt with in the black community than to blame your big-headed egotistical self. It's funny you say blacks are taught this that and the other about racism. When the media continually feeds about the how blacks are the biggest criminals and glaze over the disturbing homicides committed by other races. Yet, we're fed racism?? Get your head out of your butt, NOBODY cares. Quote:Sure, there are some white racists...but racism is not culturally taught to their children (with a few exceptions...like some skinheads)Now if that isn't the biggest lie I've ever heard in my life. I had no idea whites are so holy and pure and perfect. From your ridiculous logic the majority of racism is the cause of blacks. Get off the opium. There's the issue of experiencing racism and responding to it. Sure I experience it.. quite a bit. But my response isn't to be so quick to defend myself but to shrug it off. Sure it hurts. It hurts alot, I'm a very emotional person. But I have too much to be grateful for and joyful about to worry about narrow-minded people who think that blacks have an a IQ of 27 and aren't capable of getting a decent salary.I've been called almost every racial slur in the book. Mostly in Portuguese but the ones in English hurt the most. And it hurts when you can't play with your best friend because her fathers thinks you're a porch monkey. And he's not a skinhead. And it hurts when people say "you're surprising pretty for a black girl". Or "You're Brazilian too! Oh ok I knew you were too pretty to just be black". Or "You have nice hair not nigg3r hair". Or "if your skin was a little lighter you'd be drop dead gorgeous". This gets me best because it's half true "It's not your fault you live in a single parent home. Black men are just like that."

Im not one of those people who holds my purse when I walk around anywhere. Not even downtown Toronto.

Does anyone else agree with me when I say that I think Black men are worse?? NOT ALL... some.

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maybe I should give you the benefit of the doubt.... but then it just really irks me so I won't.

Thanks Abi. Is it because I'm white and I have this opinion and you're black? Just a question!

Now everyones gonna think i'm racist!!

Quote:Does anyone else agree with me when I say that I think Black men are worse?? NOT ALL... some. No, I don't agree with you. And I live in a very mixed city....black, white, latino.

Originally Posted By: DxLISHxISx_43

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Does anyone else agree with me when I say that I think Black men are worse?? NOT ALL... some.

No, I don't agree with you. And I live in a very mixed city....black, white, latino.

Are you white?

Yeah...you've bought into it. Hook, line, and sinker. You must watch a lot of TV.

Yep.

Quote: How do you manage to fit your head through your door? Please understand this, senor: Why do u think its okay for you to talk to people like that? Its not. WHITE people ALSO have views on racism... not just black people.How do you manage to fit your head through a door abi? Im sure you just walk through it.. just like he does. I agree with alot of the stuff he's saying.. does that make me a horrible person?

No, you are not a horrible person. Don't think that way.

Quote:Thanks Abi. Is it because I'm white and I have this opinion and you're black? Just a question!Cheese and crime, Steph! What the heck?? Black people say "it's because I'm black isn't it" all the time as a joke. I never thought someone would actually use that in a serious manner. No it's not because you're white. I wouldn't care if you were a martian. I was offended by what you said but now I don't care. That's you, what you think and I'm cool with it. You could be black and have said the same thing I still wouldn't have liked it. Your race has nothing to do with it. Quote: Quote:How do you manage to fit your head through your door? Please understand this, senor:Why do u think its okay for you to talk to people like that? Its not. WHITE people ALSO have views on racism... not just black people.Steph are you even in the same conversation?? This guy is basically claiming that black people are brainwashed into "learning racism" and "blaming the white man" which we DON'T. When I say his big head I'm talking about the fact that he thinks we actually CARE about him enough to blame him. The typical conversation between black people is hardly ever about how the white man is trying to bring them down. Seriously, he needs to get off his high horse and stop thinking it's that big of a deal because the thought never crosses anyone's mind.  Quote:How do you manage to fit your head through a door abi? Im sure you just walk through it.. just like he does. I agree with alot of the stuff he's saying.. does that make me a horrible person?Did I say you were a horrible person? Did I say he was a horrible person? No. Where does this even come from? I don't agree with ANYTHING he says because all he is doing is passing judgment on an entire group of people he knows nothing about. As if he knows what it's like to be a black. His logic is ridiculous. His assumptions are unfair and completely untrue. I don't care what you think and I don't care what he thinks. You guys do you and I do me. And frankly I'm done with this conversation. Thor is nothing but a joke.

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Your replies were a little rude. You can't just expect everyones view on this topic to be the same. It will never happen. Im not a racist, you're not a racist, we just have very different views on this subject. I just base mine on personal experience.. I don't think about what happened in the past.