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Is this scenario racism, Can minorities be racist?

Is this scenario racism, Can minorities be racist?

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AGENT J said:
I agree but a secondary issue is people dont agree what "live and let live" means

any government intervention even when they are doing thier job and protecting rights is not live and let live by some people's standards
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I believe it means be tolerant of others rights, freedom to say dumb things and try to live by example. You can't force a society of 300 million individuals to all be alike, they're going to dance to the beat of their own drummers. We need enough law to force equal rights and treatment but enough freedom to reach our individual potential. I wouldn't be the person I am today, without learning from my errors.



AGENT J said:
yep life is too short for people to judge on such silly premises and its good to know your parents and mine seem to be cut from the same cloth on that front.

also thanks about the health scare it was quite the scare actually, Easily the longest month of my life.
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We got real lucky to have such good role models. It's a part of what's wrong today.


The fear of the ailment is often worse than the reality or at least it doesn't help. I'm getting to that age, where lots of little things are happenin, and I'm just hoping to stave off anything major for awhile longer.
 
grip said:
1.) I believe it means be tolerant of others rights, freedom to say dumb things and try to live by example. You can't force a society of 300 million individuals to all be alike, they're going to dance to the beat of their own drummers.
2.) We need enough law to force equal rights and treatment but enough freedom to reach our individual potential. I wouldn't be the person I am today, without learning from my errors.

3.)We got real lucky to have such good role models. It's a part of what's wrong today.


4.)The fear of the ailment is often worse than the reality or at least it doesn't help. I'm getting to that age, where lots of little things are happenin, and I'm just hoping to stave off anything major for awhile longer.
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1.) I agree with that opinion for sure.
THis is why i have ZERO issues with anybody thinking same sex marriage is wrong but i do have a problem with those that actively try to stop it

2.) I like this, this is worded very good and I agree 100%
3.) working with youths 5-18 I couldnt agree more!
parenting and models is a HUGE problem today

4.) haha well i wish you much lick in that department!
 
ecofarm said:
I know it's not your definition. It's the most basic individual action of a social construct.

You're equating any recognition of race whatsoever to lifetimes of oppression continuing today. That's disgusting.
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I'm using the word as it is.

rac·ism [rey-siz-uhm] Show IPA
noun
1.
a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others.
2.
a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; discrimination.
3.
hatred or intolerance of another race or other races.
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Minorities are capable of 1 and 3. So, by definition, minorities can be racist. You can't say someone is using the word wrong when they use a definition of it.
 
OldWorldOrder said:
I'm using the word as it is.



Minorities are capable of 1 and 3. So, by definition, minorities can be racist. You can't say someone is using the word wrong when they use a definition of it.
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You forgot about #2. Is it so difficult to consider the entire dictionary definition? Really, the dictionary serves as an introduction to the concept, and you can't even manage to understand the entire abstract?
 
ecofarm said:
You forgot about #2. Is it so difficult to consider the entire dictionary definition? Really, the dictionary serves as an introduction to the concept, and you can't even manage to understand the entire abstract?
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LMAO wrong again
#2 doesnt change anything it doesnt NEGATE 1 and 3

want factual proof of how mentally retarded and factually wrong statement is.

Here it the definition of blue:

1: of the color blue
2a : bluish <the blue haze of tobacco smoke>
b : discolored by or as if by bruising <blue with cold>
c : bluish gray <a blue cat>
3a : low in spirits : melancholy
b : marked by low spirits : depressing <a blue funk> <things looked blue>
4: wearing blue
5: of a woman : learned, intellectual
6: puritanical
7a : profane, indecent <blue movie>
b : off-color, risqué <blue jokes>
8: of, relating to, or used in blues <a blue song>
9: tending to support Democrats in a general election <blue states>

according to your factually wrong theory a car couldn't be blue, why?

because a car isnt bruises, doesnt have low spirits, isnt music and doesnt support democrats. You know because you wrong think your OPINION of the whole definition must apply LMAO

Your posts gets destroyed and facts win again lol :laughat:

every time you repost and repeat your lie I will point out that its factually wrong lol
 
ecofarm said:
Spare us this horrible ignorance. Blue is not a social construct.
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Yes it factually is LMAO
unless of course you want to ignore its whole definition:lamo
your own failed logic proves your statement wrong again
facts win again
 
There are way too many dumbasses in this thread who don't know the difference between "racism" and "institutional racism". With a neutral government, no majority can dominate a minority.
 
Gipper said:
There are way too many dumbasses in this thread who don't know the difference between "racism" and "institutional racism". With a neutral government, no majority can dominate a minority.
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good thing the OP and this thread has NOTHING to do with "institutional racism" at all in any way whatsoever.
Thank you for proving you are included in the group that doesn't know what the thread is about.

If you disagree with this fact please point out in the OP where it mentions "institutional racism" or better yet point out how "institutional racism" (A completely different topic) negates what the factual meaning of racism is. I cant wait to read it lol
 
AGENT J said:
good thing the OP and this thread has NOTHING to do with "institutional racism" at all in any way whatsoever.
Thank you for proving you are included in the group that doesn't know what the thread is about. LMAO
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Wow! That's great! Wasn't talking about you!

In the future, I'm pretty much never talking to you. Just seeing your name makes me facepalm.
 
Gipper said:
1.)Wow! That's great! Wasn't talking about you!
2.)In the future, I'm pretty much never talking to you.
3.)Just seeing your name makes me facepalm.
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1.)WHo said you were talking to me? please dont make stuff up lol
DOesnt matter who you were addressing the fact remains your comment was meanignless because its off topic and has nothing to do with the thread.
2.) meanignless to your statement being off topic being wrong.
3.) not surprised, this is typical behavior from the losing side
glad i could clear up your confusion, you're welcome
 
AGENT J said:
1.)WHo said you were talking to me? please dont make stuff up lol
DOesnt matter who you were addressing the fact remains your comment was meanignless because its off topic and has nothing to do with the thread.
2.) meanignless to your statement being off topic being wrong.
3.) not surprised, this is typical behavior from the losing side
glad i could clear up your confusion, you're welcome
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I think you just attacked someone for supporting your position. Could be wrong.
 
The Mark said:
I think you just attacked someone for supporting your position. Could be wrong.
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attacked? thats pretty dramatic
you could be right
but even if true i guess they should of been more clear in thier statments . . .twice . . . . not to mention . . . . . . who it is . . . .
 
AGENT J said:
The scenario:

Where: USA
When: today 5/12/2014

I'm a black guy that owns a contracting Company. Its smaller, about 20 employees.

Lets call it Agent J's Home Improvements and Landscaping.

I dont hire any white people, I think they arent trust worthy simply because they are white so I deny everyone that applies. For me White = dishonest.


Am I a racist, is this racism?

For reference here the definition of racism:

Racism:
rac·ist noun or adjective
1: a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race
2: racial prejudice or discrimination


heres links to 9 more
racism noun - definition in the American English Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionaries Online
racism - definition of racism by Macmillan Dictionary
Racism | Define Racism at Dictionary.com
racism: definition of racism in Oxford dictionary (British & World English)
American Heritage Dictionary Entry: racism
racism - definition of racism by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.
Collins English Dictionary | Always Free Online
Heinle's Newbury House Dictionary of American English
https://www.google.com/search?num=3...XEsATUsYDIDA&ved=0CCgQvwUoAA&biw=1600&bih=815
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Just goes to prove that blackl people are the most racist class of people on the face of the earth.
 
votemout said:
Just goes to prove that blackl people are the most racist class of people on the face of the earth.
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LOL
how does a made up scenario "prove" that again?
this will be goooood!
 
AGENT J said:
LOL
how does a made up scenario "prove" that again?
this will be goooood!
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All i hear from black people is skin color skin color. They are fixated on it constantly
 
votemout said:
All i hear from black people is skin color skin color. They are fixated on it constantly
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uhm?
I guess ill ask my question AGAIN.
How does the made up scenario in the op PROVE that "black people are most racist class of people on the face of the earth."

also just an FYI fixation on skin color has nothing to do with racism
 
ecofarm said:
You forgot about #2. Is it so difficult to consider the entire dictionary definition? Really, the dictionary serves as an introduction to the concept, and you can't even manage to understand the entire abstract?
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I didn't forget #2. Each definition on its own is valid.

Why can't you manage to understand that? What is it that makes you unable to understand that 1 and 3 are indeed definitions, just as 2 is?

You want 2 to be the only definition. Unfortunately, that's not reality.
 
OldWorldOrder said:
I didn't forget #2. Each definition on its own is valid.
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False. You're equating it with simple, individual bigotry. Further, you equate it with socially meaningless BS spewed by minorities. Lastly, you probably also equate it with measures to mitigate actual racism.

Good day.
 
AGENT J said:
The scenario:

Where: USA
When: today 5/12/2014

I'm a black guy that owns a contracting Company. Its smaller, about 20 employees.

Lets call it Agent J's Home Improvements and Landscaping.

I dont hire any white people, I think they arent trust worthy simply because they are white so I deny everyone that applies. For me White = dishonest.


Am I a racist, is this racism?
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It's not racism because whites can move and thus escape the unjust discrimination. Blacks cannot escape the unjust discrimination of actual racism.

Thus, you doing it to a couple of white people is nothing compared to society as a whole doing it to a minority every single day of their lives.
 
ecofarm said:
1.)False.
2.)You're equating it with simple, individual bigotry. Further, you equate it with socially meaningless BS spewed by minorities. Lastly, you probably also equate it with measures to mitigate actual racism.
3.)Good day.
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1.) nope its 100% true and factual
2.) this is a lie that cant be support he told you he is using the factual definition and he proved it unlike your posts that have no proof and have been proven factually wrong lol
3.) its always a good day when facts when and destroy the lies you post.

as always if you disagree simply post any facts that support your failed claims . . even ONE will do.
 
ecofarm said:
1.)It's not racism because whites can move and thus escape the unjust discrimination.
2.)Blacks cannot escape the unjust discrimination of actual racism.
3.)Thus, you doing it to a couple of white people is nothing compared to society as a whole doing it to a minority every single day of their lives.
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1.) factually false as the definition of racism has nothing to do with moving, Please point out where that matters lol
2.) this is your opinion and also factually meanignless to the actually complete definition of the word racism. Impact is meaningless to the word. :)
3.) see #2
nothing you stated as any impact on the factual definition of the words racism/racist, thanks for further provign your statments to be false
facts win again
 
ecofarm said:
False. You're equating it with simple, individual bigotry. Further, you equate it with socially meaningless BS spewed by minorities. Lastly, you probably also equate it with measures to mitigate actual racism.

Good day.
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According to, ya know, the dictionary, you're wrong.
 
ecofarm said:
Only if one even fails at dictionary reading.
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Errr....what? It's right there in black and white, dude.

Yes or no: you think every definition of a word needs to apply in order to make its usage correct?
 
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