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Why are We Still Fighting Racism in America After Losing So Much Blood and Treasure?

Discussion in 'News & Current Events' started by Steven Yeadon, May 29, 2020.

  1. Reynolds

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    I didnt say it meant anything. I said Church was the most segregated place you will find in the south. Segregating by race for any reason is ethnocentric behavior. I will readily admit I am ethnocentric. I am not racist, but according to liberal sociologists if the day, ethnocentric behavior is racism.
     
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  2. Steven Yeadon

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    I lament over many things in the world. My degree is in political science and international relations. I know racism is common the world over. Just look at the treatment of racial minorities in China and Myanmar. I have had a very hard life too. I hunger and thirst for righteousness, and eagerly await our savior's return. As the scriptures say, this is a dark world.

    I do agree the 24/7 media feeds into an environment of fear on race. Racism is much rarer, I want to say, among Gen X, millennial, and mosaics. I have noticed that. Things are much better than even 50 years ago. I agree. I see your point. Don't concentrate on the bad, see the forest for the trees. Good advice.
     
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  3. Wesley Briggman

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    A picture is worth a thousand words!

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  4. Steven Yeadon

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    I don't get it. What does that picture mean? Did the cow poo on him?
     
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    No, that is his shower. However, if he was allowing the beast of burden to "poo" on him I believe it would also support the "silly idea that those descended from Adam and Eve of a certain color of skin are somehow less dignified".

    Notice the wet earth?
     
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    The post makes no sense.
     
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    I think the cow is urinating on him. He is using this as an opportunity to wash off the dust. Some times a man's got to do what a man's got to do. From the looks of the background, there's no running water for miles.
     
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  8. Steven Yeadon

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    Thank you. Yeah, in the Sahara I hear it is normal to drink camel urine, as nasty as that sounds. Might be the only water you come across for days or more. I'm certainly not signing up for a Saharan adventure!
     
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    A Mundari man takes advantage of the antibacterial properties of a cow’s urine, which will turn his hair orange

    The fascinating tribe that uses cow-urine showers and ash from dung fires smeared on the skin to fight infection

    Dawn breaks on the Nile on the Mundari cattle camp and a young tribesman begins his daily routine - after cleaning his teeth with a stick he douses his head under a stream of a urine from a cow.

    The act will not only help prevent infection but will also tinge his hair orange.
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  10. Squire Robertsson

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    IOW, he may be living in primitive conditions, but he ain't stupid.
     
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    You are not awoken?
     
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    Steve, the best commentary on the bad is the practice of the better.
     
  13. Wesley Briggman

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    Is there a distinction between racial-bias and racism? Are is that just cutting hairs, so to speak?

    I recently heard this definition of racism: "If you have ever made a decision based on race, then you are a racist."

    I'd like to know your opinions on these matters.
     
  14. Steven Yeadon

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    I think we have to be careful here. I went to the dictionary. As per Merriam-Websters,

    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

    3. a: a doctrine or political program based on the assumption of racism and designed to execute its principles

    b: a political or social system founded on racism


    These seem good explanations to me.
     
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    Have you or any of your friends or acquaintances look for a minority church to worship in or a minority neighborhood to live in? If not, why not?
     
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    These photos are shown all the time by racists trying to prove that black people are lesser humans. I am disappointed at someone using it for the same purpose here.

    Urine was an important part of early chemistry. IMO, culture and religion are the major determinants for the success of a society - not skin color.

    When I grew up after my first apartment, I would commonly choose the places where the "black-skinned" people lived. First, rent was a lot cheaper. Second, my neighbors and landlords tended to be kinder people.

    When I lived in the NE Bronx behind a row house, many people stated that they thought I was a Narc.
     
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    Abouts ten years ago, a movie titled "The Express" was based on the life of Ernie Davis.
    The producers chose Rob Brown to play Ernie Davis. Why didnt the producers consider a white actor?
    Could it be that both Brown and Davis were both black?

    So we do conclude that a decision was made based on race. So were the producers of "The Express" racists?
    On the other hand, lets suppose that Ted Danson had been chosen to play Davis- Hmmmmmmm


    FWIW - I used "The Express" as my example since I am from the Salt City!
     
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    According to modern sociology, that definition is pretty accurate.
     
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    Those people were racists for assuming you were a narc.
     
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    No its not
     
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