comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 45 seconds ago
comment by Terminator1 (U1863)
posted 5 seconds ago
comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 1 minute ago
We're seeing more 'nationalist' parties here in Ireland now, using the guise of patriots to try cover their open racism, hanging signs saying ireland is for the irish, horrible horrible cants, luckily they only have 100s at most who will vote for them, we know our history and how we're a nation of emigrants, racism won't be tolerated by the vast majority of Irish people.
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I’d say it’s not tolerated by the vast majority of the population in virtually every country in the world. Sadly, it’s become an overused word which could hinder the fight against genuine racism.
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Urgh, is it overused? Or are people just calling it out more?
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It’s a minefield tbh. I do think people twist things far more these days. I really don’t think racism is more prevalent these days than 50ish years ago, yet you’d think it was.....
comment by Terminator1 (U1863)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 1 minute ago
We're seeing more 'nationalist' parties here in Ireland now, using the guise of patriots to try cover their open racism, hanging signs saying ireland is for the irish, horrible horrible cants, luckily they only have 100s at most who will vote for them, we know our history and how we're a nation of emigrants, racism won't be tolerated by the vast majority of Irish people.
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I’d say it’s not tolerated by the vast majority of the population in virtually every country in the world. Sadly, it’s become an overused word which could hinder the fight against genuine racism.
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Agree term, the word is thrown around so much is dilutes the meaning, same as na zi is thrown about.
We're just continually evolving as a species and some are afraid of the change is how I see it.
comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Terminator1 (U1863)
posted 5 seconds ago
comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 1 minute ago
We're seeing more 'nationalist' parties here in Ireland now, using the guise of patriots to try cover their open racism, hanging signs saying ireland is for the irish, horrible horrible cants, luckily they only have 100s at most who will vote for them, we know our history and how we're a nation of emigrants, racism won't be tolerated by the vast majority of Irish people.
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I’d say it’s not tolerated by the vast majority of the population in virtually every country in the world. Sadly, it’s become an overused word which could hinder the fight against genuine racism.
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Urgh, is it overused? Or are people just calling it out more?
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I think it is sizzle especially online.
comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by Terminator1 (U1863)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 1 minute ago
We're seeing more 'nationalist' parties here in Ireland now, using the guise of patriots to try cover their open racism, hanging signs saying ireland is for the irish, horrible horrible cants, luckily they only have 100s at most who will vote for them, we know our history and how we're a nation of emigrants, racism won't be tolerated by the vast majority of Irish people.
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I’d say it’s not tolerated by the vast majority of the population in virtually every country in the world. Sadly, it’s become an overused word which could hinder the fight against genuine racism.
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Agree term, the word is thrown around so much is dilutes the meaning, same as na zi is thrown about.
We're just continually evolving as a species and some are afraid of the change is how I see it.
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Yeah, I think so many feel they have to be angry about something. That’s social media for you....
comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 29 minutes ago
White privilege is most certainly a thing, I find it strange some white people seem so threatened by this term.
Life is easier for me as a white male, that's a simple fact.
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I do get that there is an advantage to be being a white male, but that then begs the question why white working class boys are bottom of the educational ladder in the UK.
How do you explain the racist term "white trash"...we use ch@v or spite or ned or knacker too.
Am I privileged compared to the Obama's too?
No denying that being white and male in western society was an advantage, but not so much now.
If that makes any sense, knrerash.
Look at Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Liverpool or hull and the millions of white poor.
It's too lazy to say being "white" is privileged imo.
And of course, being BME is no picnic either, but just assuming all white people are privileged is outdated and false, imho
comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 34 minutes ago
We're seeing more 'nationalist' parties here in Ireland now, using the guise of patriots to try cover their open racism, hanging signs saying ireland is for the irish, horrible horrible cants, luckily they only have 100s at most who will vote for them, we know our history and how we're a nation of emigrants, racism won't be tolerated by the vast majority of Irish people.
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What do they call themselves in the republic, mate?
Or is it current TD's.
Saw the mixed race Lidl ad couple getting abuse for not being a typical Irish family.
The NF and far right have been about in Ulster, but never got support, like you guys in the south reject it.
One in five are not born in Ireland now, so that change will redefine being Irish.
comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 29 minutes ago
White privilege is most certainly a thing, I find it strange some white people seem so threatened by this term.
Life is easier for me as a white male, that's a simple fact.
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I do get that there is an advantage to be being a white male, but that then begs the question why white working class boys are bottom of the educational ladder in the UK.
How do you explain the racist term "white trash"...we use ch@v or spite or ned or knacker too.
Am I privileged compared to the Obama's too?
No denying that being white and male in western society was an advantage, but not so much now.
If that makes any sense, knrerash.
Look at Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Liverpool or hull and the millions of white poor.
It's too lazy to say being "white" is privileged imo.
And of course, being BME is no picnic either, but just assuming all white people are privileged is outdated and false, imho
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It’s not about that.
Let’s say there is a car accident, a white lady driver smashes into a black guy driving, nobody is hurt but they both get out and start arguing, somebody calls the police. Who is the most likely to end up in handcuffs without any questions being asked or statements taken or if we’re talking about America who is the most likely to end up dead?
In America it’s actually a thing now to call the police to a black or Latino household for no reason or something petty in the hope that the police get trigger happy.
How evil is that?
comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 41 minutes ago
comment by Terminator1 (U1863)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 1 minute ago
We're seeing more 'nationalist' parties here in Ireland now, using the guise of patriots to try cover their open racism, hanging signs saying ireland is for the irish, horrible horrible cants, luckily they only have 100s at most who will vote for them, we know our history and how we're a nation of emigrants, racism won't be tolerated by the vast majority of Irish people.
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I’d say it’s not tolerated by the vast majority of the population in virtually every country in the world. Sadly, it’s become an overused word which could hinder the fight against genuine racism.
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Agree term, the word is thrown around so much is dilutes the meaning, same as na zi is thrown about.
We're just continually evolving as a species and some are afraid of the change is how I see it.
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Spot on.
It is generational too.
People like what they know and tradition and status quo, but life does not stand still.
That said, changes and immigration and modem life bring their own isdues as well, so it's not all to say in 2020.
comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 13 minutes ago
comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 29 minutes ago
White privilege is most certainly a thing, I find it strange some white people seem so threatened by this term.
Life is easier for me as a white male, that's a simple fact.
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I do get that there is an advantage to be being a white male, but that then begs the question why white working class boys are bottom of the educational ladder in the UK.
How do you explain the racist term "white trash"...we use ch@v or spite or ned or knacker too.
Am I privileged compared to the Obama's too?
No denying that being white and male in western society was an advantage, but not so much now.
If that makes any sense, knrerash.
Look at Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Liverpool or hull and the millions of white poor.
It's too lazy to say being "white" is privileged imo.
And of course, being BME is no picnic either, but just assuming all white people are privileged is outdated and false, imho
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It’s not about that.
Let’s say there is a car accident, a white lady driver smashes into a black guy driving, nobody is hurt but they both get out and start arguing, somebody calls the police. Who is the most likely to end up in handcuffs without any questions being asked or statements taken or if we’re talking about America who is the most likely to end up dead?
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I get that and could see that happening more in America...
Also, gender plays a part if it is a woman and man arguing.
Cops more likely to back the woman, but it would depend on the situation too, as in who was at fault.
Genuinely, if this happened in Belfast I think it would not be dealt with on race and I think most of the UK and Ireland is not racist.
comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 14 minutes ago
In America it’s actually a thing now to call the police to a black or Latino household for no reason or something petty in the hope that the police get trigger happy.
How evil is that?
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Vile
And I have seen black people shot or beaten by racist cops...
The KKK used to be the cops too in parts of America and there is a gap between black people and live, for racist reasons....no doubt.
But, that is America and white privilege is obviously more of a reality there, so I should have emphasized in the UK, I do not think white privilege is an acceptable term to use now.
It assumes too much and creates a barrier right away in conversation.
Don't thin TBAB understands what white privilege means going by the reasoning he gave.
Asking if you're more privileged than Obama shows you don't understand what it means IMO. Or asking about the term white trash.
Privilege doesn't determine social status. It just enables it. A lazy white guy will still be poor even though it would be easier for them on paper to not be poor, privilege must be exploited, it doesn't fall on your lap.
A smart black man could still make it big time despite facing everything black people face which on paper means its harder for black folk.
comment by Klopptimus Prime (U1282)
posted 30 minutes ago
Don't thin TBAB understands what white privilege means going by the reasoning he gave.
Asking if you're more privileged than Obama shows you don't understand what it means IMO. Or asking about the term white trash.
Privilege doesn't determine social status. It just enables it. A lazy white guy will still be poor even though it would be easier for them on paper to not be poor, privilege must be exploited, it doesn't fall on your lap.
A smart black man could still make it big time despite facing everything black people face which on paper means its harder for black folk.
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Sorry, could you explain me that to me again.
Am just a poor white guy.
We have Mansplaining.
So what will this be?
comment by Klopptimus Prime (U1282)
posted 46 minutes ago
Don't thin TBAB understands what white privilege means going by the reasoning he gave.
Asking if you're more privileged than Obama shows you don't understand what it means IMO. Or asking about the term white trash.
Privilege doesn't determine social status. It just enables it. A lazy white guy will still be poor even though it would be easier for them on paper to not be poor, privilege must be exploited, it doesn't fall on your lap.
A smart black man could still make it big time despite facing everything black people face which on paper means its harder for black folk.
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How does this apply in ME, Africa, South America, China or India where there are few white people btw?
Roughly 6 billion of the world 7.7 billion are not white.
comment by Klopptimus Prime (U1282)
posted 52 minutes ago
Don't thin TBAB understands what white privilege means going by the reasoning he gave.
Asking if you're more privileged than Obama shows you don't understand what it means IMO. Or asking about the term white trash.
Privilege doesn't determine social status. It just enables it. A lazy white guy will still be poor even though it would be easier for them on paper to not be poor, privilege must be exploited, it doesn't fall on your lap.
A smart black man could still make it big time despite facing everything black people face which on paper means its harder for black folk.
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Compare the scandals of Barack Obama - none
And those of Trump - 10 a day.
comment by Klopptimus Prime (U1282)
posted 51 minutes ago
Don't thin TBAB understands what white privilege means going by the reasoning he gave.
Asking if you're more privileged than Obama shows you don't understand what it means IMO. Or asking about the term white trash.
Privilege doesn't determine social status. It just enables it. A lazy white guy will still be poor even though it would be easier for them on paper to not be poor, privilege must be exploited, it doesn't fall on your lap.
A smart black man could still make it big time despite facing everything black people face which on paper means its harder for black folk.
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This was the case decades ago....especially in America and places such as South Africa, but to say a working class white guy in Belfast or Glasgow or Newcastle is more priveged than Obama is patent nonsense.
Historically, no question, but in 2020 UK, white privilege is more of an insult than a reality.
That does not mean racism is gone and BME get it easier than white people, but assuming all whites are privileged, based on fooking skin pigmentation...nah, but having that line.lol
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comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Klopptimus Prime (U1282)
posted 51 minutes ago
Don't thin TBAB understands what white privilege means going by the reasoning he gave.
Asking if you're more privileged than Obama shows you don't understand what it means IMO. Or asking about the term white trash.
Privilege doesn't determine social status. It just enables it. A lazy white guy will still be poor even though it would be easier for them on paper to not be poor, privilege must be exploited, it doesn't fall on your lap.
A smart black man could still make it big time despite facing everything black people face which on paper means its harder for black folk.
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This was the case decades ago....especially in America and places such as South Africa, but to say a working class white guy in Belfast or Glasgow or Newcastle is more priveged than Obama is patent nonsense.
Historically, no question, but in 2020 UK, white privilege is more of an insult than a reality.
That does not mean racism is gone and BME get it easier than white people, but assuming all whites are privileged, based on fooking skin pigmentation...nah, but having that line.lol
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Nobody said that, that’s not what white privilege is.
comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Klopptimus Prime (U1282)
posted 52 minutes ago
Don't thin TBAB understands what white privilege means going by the reasoning he gave.
Asking if you're more privileged than Obama shows you don't understand what it means IMO. Or asking about the term white trash.
Privilege doesn't determine social status. It just enables it. A lazy white guy will still be poor even though it would be easier for them on paper to not be poor, privilege must be exploited, it doesn't fall on your lap.
A smart black man could still make it big time despite facing everything black people face which on paper means its harder for black folk.
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Compare the scandals of Barack Obama - none
And those of Trump - 10 a day.
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Compare press coverage of Obama and trump.
Obama was universally liked and trump loathed, quite rightly in trumps case.
We liked Obama and hate trump lol.
Same with the families.
Obama used drones and was cool, but Trump does the same and is a warmonger lol.
Obama deported millions and Trump reports less, but who is racist ???
comment by Cal Neva - Lisa For Leader (U11544)
posted 28 seconds ago
comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Klopptimus Prime (U1282)
posted 52 minutes ago
Don't thin TBAB understands what white privilege means going by the reasoning he gave.
Asking if you're more privileged than Obama shows you don't understand what it means IMO. Or asking about the term white trash.
Privilege doesn't determine social status. It just enables it. A lazy white guy will still be poor even though it would be easier for them on paper to not be poor, privilege must be exploited, it doesn't fall on your lap.
A smart black man could still make it big time despite facing everything black people face which on paper means its harder for black folk.
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Compare the scandals of Barack Obama - none
And those of Trump - 10 a day.
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Don't exaggerate. It must be 20.
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Well exactly. If Obama had done even ONE of the things Trump has done or been accused of, he’d have been swinging from a tree.
comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 57 seconds ago
comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Klopptimus Prime (U1282)
posted 51 minutes ago
Don't thin TBAB understands what white privilege means going by the reasoning he gave.
Asking if you're more privileged than Obama shows you don't understand what it means IMO. Or asking about the term white trash.
Privilege doesn't determine social status. It just enables it. A lazy white guy will still be poor even though it would be easier for them on paper to not be poor, privilege must be exploited, it doesn't fall on your lap.
A smart black man could still make it big time despite facing everything black people face which on paper means its harder for black folk.
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This was the case decades ago....especially in America and places such as South Africa, but to say a working class white guy in Belfast or Glasgow or Newcastle is more priveged than Obama is patent nonsense.
Historically, no question, but in 2020 UK, white privilege is more of an insult than a reality.
That does not mean racism is gone and BME get it easier than white people, but assuming all whites are privileged, based on fooking skin pigmentation...nah, but having that line.lol
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Nobody said that, that’s not what white privilege is.
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Who defines white privilege?
Excluding class, gender, opportunity, nationality etc.
White pole or black brit.
Who has it privileged?
comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Klopptimus Prime (U1282)
posted 52 minutes ago
Don't thin TBAB understands what white privilege means going by the reasoning he gave.
Asking if you're more privileged than Obama shows you don't understand what it means IMO. Or asking about the term white trash.
Privilege doesn't determine social status. It just enables it. A lazy white guy will still be poor even though it would be easier for them on paper to not be poor, privilege must be exploited, it doesn't fall on your lap.
A smart black man could still make it big time despite facing everything black people face which on paper means its harder for black folk.
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Compare the scandals of Barack Obama - none
And those of Trump - 10 a day.
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Compare press coverage of Obama and trump.
Obama was universally liked and trump loathed, quite rightly in trumps case.
We liked Obama and hate trump lol.
Same with the families.
Obama used drones and was cool, but Trump does the same and is a warmonger lol.
Obama deported millions and Trump reports less, but who is racist ???
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Trump has thousands of children locked in cages forever separated from their families because no paper work was done.
And they’re dying. Concentration camp style.
comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 35 seconds ago
comment by Cal Neva - Lisa For Leader (U11544)
posted 28 seconds ago
comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Klopptimus Prime (U1282)
posted 52 minutes ago
Don't thin TBAB understands what white privilege means going by the reasoning he gave.
Asking if you're more privileged than Obama shows you don't understand what it means IMO. Or asking about the term white trash.
Privilege doesn't determine social status. It just enables it. A lazy white guy will still be poor even though it would be easier for them on paper to not be poor, privilege must be exploited, it doesn't fall on your lap.
A smart black man could still make it big time despite facing everything black people face which on paper means its harder for black folk.
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Compare the scandals of Barack Obama - none
And those of Trump - 10 a day.
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Don't exaggerate. It must be 20.
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Well exactly. If Obama had done even ONE of the things Trump has done or been accused of, he’d have been swinging from a tree.
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Lynching ???
As I said, Obama was liked more than trump by most people, so the comparison is odd.
comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 35 seconds ago
comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Klopptimus Prime (U1282)
posted 52 minutes ago
Don't thin TBAB understands what white privilege means going by the reasoning he gave.
Asking if you're more privileged than Obama shows you don't understand what it means IMO. Or asking about the term white trash.
Privilege doesn't determine social status. It just enables it. A lazy white guy will still be poor even though it would be easier for them on paper to not be poor, privilege must be exploited, it doesn't fall on your lap.
A smart black man could still make it big time despite facing everything black people face which on paper means its harder for black folk.
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Compare the scandals of Barack Obama - none
And those of Trump - 10 a day.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Compare press coverage of Obama and trump.
Obama was universally liked and trump loathed, quite rightly in trumps case.
We liked Obama and hate trump lol.
Same with the families.
Obama used drones and was cool, but Trump does the same and is a warmonger lol.
Obama deported millions and Trump reports less, but who is racist ???
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Trump has thousands of children locked in cages forever separated from their families because no paper work was done.
And they’re dying. Concentration camp style.
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How did this come about?
Border security existed before Donald and I am no fan of the cages and separation....
As I said, under Obama millions were deported too.
If there was an open border, would that help or hinder life in America for all?
South America appears to fluctuate between far right and far left regimes, drug cartels and poverty and violence.
I can see why America has border rules.
US confirms ZERO Casualties in Iraq
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comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 45 seconds ago
comment by Terminator1 (U1863)
posted 5 seconds ago
comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 1 minute ago
We're seeing more 'nationalist' parties here in Ireland now, using the guise of patriots to try cover their open racism, hanging signs saying ireland is for the irish, horrible horrible cants, luckily they only have 100s at most who will vote for them, we know our history and how we're a nation of emigrants, racism won't be tolerated by the vast majority of Irish people.
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I’d say it’s not tolerated by the vast majority of the population in virtually every country in the world. Sadly, it’s become an overused word which could hinder the fight against genuine racism.
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Urgh, is it overused? Or are people just calling it out more?
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It’s a minefield tbh. I do think people twist things far more these days. I really don’t think racism is more prevalent these days than 50ish years ago, yet you’d think it was.....
posted on 18/1/20
comment by Terminator1 (U1863)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 1 minute ago
We're seeing more 'nationalist' parties here in Ireland now, using the guise of patriots to try cover their open racism, hanging signs saying ireland is for the irish, horrible horrible cants, luckily they only have 100s at most who will vote for them, we know our history and how we're a nation of emigrants, racism won't be tolerated by the vast majority of Irish people.
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I’d say it’s not tolerated by the vast majority of the population in virtually every country in the world. Sadly, it’s become an overused word which could hinder the fight against genuine racism.
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Agree term, the word is thrown around so much is dilutes the meaning, same as na zi is thrown about.
We're just continually evolving as a species and some are afraid of the change is how I see it.
posted on 18/1/20
comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Terminator1 (U1863)
posted 5 seconds ago
comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 1 minute ago
We're seeing more 'nationalist' parties here in Ireland now, using the guise of patriots to try cover their open racism, hanging signs saying ireland is for the irish, horrible horrible cants, luckily they only have 100s at most who will vote for them, we know our history and how we're a nation of emigrants, racism won't be tolerated by the vast majority of Irish people.
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I’d say it’s not tolerated by the vast majority of the population in virtually every country in the world. Sadly, it’s become an overused word which could hinder the fight against genuine racism.
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Urgh, is it overused? Or are people just calling it out more?
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I think it is sizzle especially online.
posted on 18/1/20
comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by Terminator1 (U1863)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 1 minute ago
We're seeing more 'nationalist' parties here in Ireland now, using the guise of patriots to try cover their open racism, hanging signs saying ireland is for the irish, horrible horrible cants, luckily they only have 100s at most who will vote for them, we know our history and how we're a nation of emigrants, racism won't be tolerated by the vast majority of Irish people.
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I’d say it’s not tolerated by the vast majority of the population in virtually every country in the world. Sadly, it’s become an overused word which could hinder the fight against genuine racism.
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Agree term, the word is thrown around so much is dilutes the meaning, same as na zi is thrown about.
We're just continually evolving as a species and some are afraid of the change is how I see it.
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Yeah, I think so many feel they have to be angry about something. That’s social media for you....
posted on 18/1/20
comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 29 minutes ago
White privilege is most certainly a thing, I find it strange some white people seem so threatened by this term.
Life is easier for me as a white male, that's a simple fact.
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I do get that there is an advantage to be being a white male, but that then begs the question why white working class boys are bottom of the educational ladder in the UK.
How do you explain the racist term "white trash"...we use ch@v or spite or ned or knacker too.
Am I privileged compared to the Obama's too?
No denying that being white and male in western society was an advantage, but not so much now.
If that makes any sense, knrerash.
Look at Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Liverpool or hull and the millions of white poor.
It's too lazy to say being "white" is privileged imo.
And of course, being BME is no picnic either, but just assuming all white people are privileged is outdated and false, imho
posted on 18/1/20
comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 34 minutes ago
We're seeing more 'nationalist' parties here in Ireland now, using the guise of patriots to try cover their open racism, hanging signs saying ireland is for the irish, horrible horrible cants, luckily they only have 100s at most who will vote for them, we know our history and how we're a nation of emigrants, racism won't be tolerated by the vast majority of Irish people.
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What do they call themselves in the republic, mate?
Or is it current TD's.
Saw the mixed race Lidl ad couple getting abuse for not being a typical Irish family.
The NF and far right have been about in Ulster, but never got support, like you guys in the south reject it.
One in five are not born in Ireland now, so that change will redefine being Irish.
posted on 18/1/20
comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 29 minutes ago
White privilege is most certainly a thing, I find it strange some white people seem so threatened by this term.
Life is easier for me as a white male, that's a simple fact.
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I do get that there is an advantage to be being a white male, but that then begs the question why white working class boys are bottom of the educational ladder in the UK.
How do you explain the racist term "white trash"...we use ch@v or spite or ned or knacker too.
Am I privileged compared to the Obama's too?
No denying that being white and male in western society was an advantage, but not so much now.
If that makes any sense, knrerash.
Look at Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Liverpool or hull and the millions of white poor.
It's too lazy to say being "white" is privileged imo.
And of course, being BME is no picnic either, but just assuming all white people are privileged is outdated and false, imho
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It’s not about that.
Let’s say there is a car accident, a white lady driver smashes into a black guy driving, nobody is hurt but they both get out and start arguing, somebody calls the police. Who is the most likely to end up in handcuffs without any questions being asked or statements taken or if we’re talking about America who is the most likely to end up dead?
posted on 18/1/20
In America it’s actually a thing now to call the police to a black or Latino household for no reason or something petty in the hope that the police get trigger happy.
How evil is that?
posted on 18/1/20
comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 41 minutes ago
comment by Terminator1 (U1863)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 1 minute ago
We're seeing more 'nationalist' parties here in Ireland now, using the guise of patriots to try cover their open racism, hanging signs saying ireland is for the irish, horrible horrible cants, luckily they only have 100s at most who will vote for them, we know our history and how we're a nation of emigrants, racism won't be tolerated by the vast majority of Irish people.
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I’d say it’s not tolerated by the vast majority of the population in virtually every country in the world. Sadly, it’s become an overused word which could hinder the fight against genuine racism.
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Agree term, the word is thrown around so much is dilutes the meaning, same as na zi is thrown about.
We're just continually evolving as a species and some are afraid of the change is how I see it.
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Spot on.
It is generational too.
People like what they know and tradition and status quo, but life does not stand still.
That said, changes and immigration and modem life bring their own isdues as well, so it's not all to say in 2020.
posted on 18/1/20
comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 13 minutes ago
comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 29 minutes ago
White privilege is most certainly a thing, I find it strange some white people seem so threatened by this term.
Life is easier for me as a white male, that's a simple fact.
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I do get that there is an advantage to be being a white male, but that then begs the question why white working class boys are bottom of the educational ladder in the UK.
How do you explain the racist term "white trash"...we use ch@v or spite or ned or knacker too.
Am I privileged compared to the Obama's too?
No denying that being white and male in western society was an advantage, but not so much now.
If that makes any sense, knrerash.
Look at Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Liverpool or hull and the millions of white poor.
It's too lazy to say being "white" is privileged imo.
And of course, being BME is no picnic either, but just assuming all white people are privileged is outdated and false, imho
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It’s not about that.
Let’s say there is a car accident, a white lady driver smashes into a black guy driving, nobody is hurt but they both get out and start arguing, somebody calls the police. Who is the most likely to end up in handcuffs without any questions being asked or statements taken or if we’re talking about America who is the most likely to end up dead?
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I get that and could see that happening more in America...
Also, gender plays a part if it is a woman and man arguing.
Cops more likely to back the woman, but it would depend on the situation too, as in who was at fault.
Genuinely, if this happened in Belfast I think it would not be dealt with on race and I think most of the UK and Ireland is not racist.
posted on 18/1/20
comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 14 minutes ago
In America it’s actually a thing now to call the police to a black or Latino household for no reason or something petty in the hope that the police get trigger happy.
How evil is that?
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Vile
And I have seen black people shot or beaten by racist cops...
The KKK used to be the cops too in parts of America and there is a gap between black people and live, for racist reasons....no doubt.
But, that is America and white privilege is obviously more of a reality there, so I should have emphasized in the UK, I do not think white privilege is an acceptable term to use now.
It assumes too much and creates a barrier right away in conversation.
posted on 18/1/20
Don't thin TBAB understands what white privilege means going by the reasoning he gave.
Asking if you're more privileged than Obama shows you don't understand what it means IMO. Or asking about the term white trash.
Privilege doesn't determine social status. It just enables it. A lazy white guy will still be poor even though it would be easier for them on paper to not be poor, privilege must be exploited, it doesn't fall on your lap.
A smart black man could still make it big time despite facing everything black people face which on paper means its harder for black folk.
posted on 18/1/20
comment by Klopptimus Prime (U1282)
posted 30 minutes ago
Don't thin TBAB understands what white privilege means going by the reasoning he gave.
Asking if you're more privileged than Obama shows you don't understand what it means IMO. Or asking about the term white trash.
Privilege doesn't determine social status. It just enables it. A lazy white guy will still be poor even though it would be easier for them on paper to not be poor, privilege must be exploited, it doesn't fall on your lap.
A smart black man could still make it big time despite facing everything black people face which on paper means its harder for black folk.
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Sorry, could you explain me that to me again.
Am just a poor white guy.
We have Mansplaining.
So what will this be?
posted on 18/1/20
comment by Klopptimus Prime (U1282)
posted 46 minutes ago
Don't thin TBAB understands what white privilege means going by the reasoning he gave.
Asking if you're more privileged than Obama shows you don't understand what it means IMO. Or asking about the term white trash.
Privilege doesn't determine social status. It just enables it. A lazy white guy will still be poor even though it would be easier for them on paper to not be poor, privilege must be exploited, it doesn't fall on your lap.
A smart black man could still make it big time despite facing everything black people face which on paper means its harder for black folk.
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How does this apply in ME, Africa, South America, China or India where there are few white people btw?
Roughly 6 billion of the world 7.7 billion are not white.
posted on 18/1/20
comment by Klopptimus Prime (U1282)
posted 52 minutes ago
Don't thin TBAB understands what white privilege means going by the reasoning he gave.
Asking if you're more privileged than Obama shows you don't understand what it means IMO. Or asking about the term white trash.
Privilege doesn't determine social status. It just enables it. A lazy white guy will still be poor even though it would be easier for them on paper to not be poor, privilege must be exploited, it doesn't fall on your lap.
A smart black man could still make it big time despite facing everything black people face which on paper means its harder for black folk.
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Compare the scandals of Barack Obama - none
And those of Trump - 10 a day.
posted on 18/1/20
comment by Klopptimus Prime (U1282)
posted 51 minutes ago
Don't thin TBAB understands what white privilege means going by the reasoning he gave.
Asking if you're more privileged than Obama shows you don't understand what it means IMO. Or asking about the term white trash.
Privilege doesn't determine social status. It just enables it. A lazy white guy will still be poor even though it would be easier for them on paper to not be poor, privilege must be exploited, it doesn't fall on your lap.
A smart black man could still make it big time despite facing everything black people face which on paper means its harder for black folk.
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This was the case decades ago....especially in America and places such as South Africa, but to say a working class white guy in Belfast or Glasgow or Newcastle is more priveged than Obama is patent nonsense.
Historically, no question, but in 2020 UK, white privilege is more of an insult than a reality.
That does not mean racism is gone and BME get it easier than white people, but assuming all whites are privileged, based on fooking skin pigmentation...nah, but having that line.lol
posted on 18/1/20
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posted on 18/1/20
comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Klopptimus Prime (U1282)
posted 51 minutes ago
Don't thin TBAB understands what white privilege means going by the reasoning he gave.
Asking if you're more privileged than Obama shows you don't understand what it means IMO. Or asking about the term white trash.
Privilege doesn't determine social status. It just enables it. A lazy white guy will still be poor even though it would be easier for them on paper to not be poor, privilege must be exploited, it doesn't fall on your lap.
A smart black man could still make it big time despite facing everything black people face which on paper means its harder for black folk.
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This was the case decades ago....especially in America and places such as South Africa, but to say a working class white guy in Belfast or Glasgow or Newcastle is more priveged than Obama is patent nonsense.
Historically, no question, but in 2020 UK, white privilege is more of an insult than a reality.
That does not mean racism is gone and BME get it easier than white people, but assuming all whites are privileged, based on fooking skin pigmentation...nah, but having that line.lol
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Nobody said that, that’s not what white privilege is.
posted on 18/1/20
comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Klopptimus Prime (U1282)
posted 52 minutes ago
Don't thin TBAB understands what white privilege means going by the reasoning he gave.
Asking if you're more privileged than Obama shows you don't understand what it means IMO. Or asking about the term white trash.
Privilege doesn't determine social status. It just enables it. A lazy white guy will still be poor even though it would be easier for them on paper to not be poor, privilege must be exploited, it doesn't fall on your lap.
A smart black man could still make it big time despite facing everything black people face which on paper means its harder for black folk.
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Compare the scandals of Barack Obama - none
And those of Trump - 10 a day.
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Compare press coverage of Obama and trump.
Obama was universally liked and trump loathed, quite rightly in trumps case.
We liked Obama and hate trump lol.
Same with the families.
Obama used drones and was cool, but Trump does the same and is a warmonger lol.
Obama deported millions and Trump reports less, but who is racist ???
posted on 18/1/20
comment by Cal Neva - Lisa For Leader (U11544)
posted 28 seconds ago
comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Klopptimus Prime (U1282)
posted 52 minutes ago
Don't thin TBAB understands what white privilege means going by the reasoning he gave.
Asking if you're more privileged than Obama shows you don't understand what it means IMO. Or asking about the term white trash.
Privilege doesn't determine social status. It just enables it. A lazy white guy will still be poor even though it would be easier for them on paper to not be poor, privilege must be exploited, it doesn't fall on your lap.
A smart black man could still make it big time despite facing everything black people face which on paper means its harder for black folk.
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Compare the scandals of Barack Obama - none
And those of Trump - 10 a day.
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Don't exaggerate. It must be 20.
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Well exactly. If Obama had done even ONE of the things Trump has done or been accused of, he’d have been swinging from a tree.
posted on 18/1/20
comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 57 seconds ago
comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Klopptimus Prime (U1282)
posted 51 minutes ago
Don't thin TBAB understands what white privilege means going by the reasoning he gave.
Asking if you're more privileged than Obama shows you don't understand what it means IMO. Or asking about the term white trash.
Privilege doesn't determine social status. It just enables it. A lazy white guy will still be poor even though it would be easier for them on paper to not be poor, privilege must be exploited, it doesn't fall on your lap.
A smart black man could still make it big time despite facing everything black people face which on paper means its harder for black folk.
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This was the case decades ago....especially in America and places such as South Africa, but to say a working class white guy in Belfast or Glasgow or Newcastle is more priveged than Obama is patent nonsense.
Historically, no question, but in 2020 UK, white privilege is more of an insult than a reality.
That does not mean racism is gone and BME get it easier than white people, but assuming all whites are privileged, based on fooking skin pigmentation...nah, but having that line.lol
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Nobody said that, that’s not what white privilege is.
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Who defines white privilege?
Excluding class, gender, opportunity, nationality etc.
White pole or black brit.
Who has it privileged?
posted on 18/1/20
comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Klopptimus Prime (U1282)
posted 52 minutes ago
Don't thin TBAB understands what white privilege means going by the reasoning he gave.
Asking if you're more privileged than Obama shows you don't understand what it means IMO. Or asking about the term white trash.
Privilege doesn't determine social status. It just enables it. A lazy white guy will still be poor even though it would be easier for them on paper to not be poor, privilege must be exploited, it doesn't fall on your lap.
A smart black man could still make it big time despite facing everything black people face which on paper means its harder for black folk.
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Compare the scandals of Barack Obama - none
And those of Trump - 10 a day.
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Compare press coverage of Obama and trump.
Obama was universally liked and trump loathed, quite rightly in trumps case.
We liked Obama and hate trump lol.
Same with the families.
Obama used drones and was cool, but Trump does the same and is a warmonger lol.
Obama deported millions and Trump reports less, but who is racist ???
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Trump has thousands of children locked in cages forever separated from their families because no paper work was done.
And they’re dying. Concentration camp style.
posted on 18/1/20
comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 35 seconds ago
comment by Cal Neva - Lisa For Leader (U11544)
posted 28 seconds ago
comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Klopptimus Prime (U1282)
posted 52 minutes ago
Don't thin TBAB understands what white privilege means going by the reasoning he gave.
Asking if you're more privileged than Obama shows you don't understand what it means IMO. Or asking about the term white trash.
Privilege doesn't determine social status. It just enables it. A lazy white guy will still be poor even though it would be easier for them on paper to not be poor, privilege must be exploited, it doesn't fall on your lap.
A smart black man could still make it big time despite facing everything black people face which on paper means its harder for black folk.
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Compare the scandals of Barack Obama - none
And those of Trump - 10 a day.
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Don't exaggerate. It must be 20.
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Well exactly. If Obama had done even ONE of the things Trump has done or been accused of, he’d have been swinging from a tree.
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Lynching ???
As I said, Obama was liked more than trump by most people, so the comparison is odd.
posted on 18/1/20
comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 35 seconds ago
comment by thebluebellsarablue (U9292)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Klopptimus Prime (U1282)
posted 52 minutes ago
Don't thin TBAB understands what white privilege means going by the reasoning he gave.
Asking if you're more privileged than Obama shows you don't understand what it means IMO. Or asking about the term white trash.
Privilege doesn't determine social status. It just enables it. A lazy white guy will still be poor even though it would be easier for them on paper to not be poor, privilege must be exploited, it doesn't fall on your lap.
A smart black man could still make it big time despite facing everything black people face which on paper means its harder for black folk.
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Compare the scandals of Barack Obama - none
And those of Trump - 10 a day.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Compare press coverage of Obama and trump.
Obama was universally liked and trump loathed, quite rightly in trumps case.
We liked Obama and hate trump lol.
Same with the families.
Obama used drones and was cool, but Trump does the same and is a warmonger lol.
Obama deported millions and Trump reports less, but who is racist ???
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Trump has thousands of children locked in cages forever separated from their families because no paper work was done.
And they’re dying. Concentration camp style.
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How did this come about?
posted on 18/1/20
Border security existed before Donald and I am no fan of the cages and separation....
As I said, under Obama millions were deported too.
If there was an open border, would that help or hinder life in America for all?
South America appears to fluctuate between far right and far left regimes, drug cartels and poverty and violence.
I can see why America has border rules.
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