refineryworker05
Well-Known Member
I think anti- black racial sentiments are a huge core part of the American identity.
American racial identities existed at this nation's founding and are wholly based on the belief of white superiority and black inferiority. These identities defined American identity and culture in explicit terms as the law of the land for 80% of this nation's history.
So I think a lot of Americans have many, many anti-black racial beliefs that they don't see as racist but the truth or reality. I think many, many Americans believe black people are less intelligent, more violent, lazier, etc.
I think those beliefs about black Americans in America given this nation's history and present means great violence and denial of civil liberties can easily be carried out against black Americans by the state with wide approval amongst many Americans.
I think when one looks at state/police violence statistics/ when one looks at the voter suppression tactics against black Americans today and see strong resistance amongst huge segments of the American populace, when state/police violence or voter suppression tactics are protested or criticized, it becomes clear how black Americans are viewed and what is possible.
Increased state violence or denial of civil liberties would be a racial war against black Americans. It wouldn't be recognized as such. In fact, most Americans wouldn't care because they'd believe black Americans deserve it because they are violent or less intelligent, or lazier, etc.
I sort of think of how we think of the Civil War. The focus is on the tragedy of the war because of all of the death, but this perspective doesn't recognize the Civil war and mass death started long ago but were against black people for a much longer period of time.
Catatonic
Nine Lives
If more than 1% of the USA population sides with either of these groups, I would be very surprised.
Both groups represent the worst in humanity.
Great reply @trickpony1.
Catatonic
Nine Lives
You are one funny Dude, Dude!
Have you noticed that the lefties ignore your posts too?
DriveInDriveOut
Inordinately Right
This thread was a lot better when it was just gifs.
OP was trolling. Youd think even an amateur wannabe troll like @Monkey Butt would realize. I'm disappointed in you padawan.
OP was trolling. Youd think even an amateur wannabe troll like @Monkey Butt would realize. I'm disappointed in you padawan.
refineryworker05
Well-Known Member
I think what I posted is correct and based on this nation's history and present. Go look at who was defined as an American for most of this nation's history. Go look at who had protection under the law for most of this nation's history.
Anyone is free to ignore any post or poster.
Catatonic
Nine Lives
No idea.
This persona does not remember what another persona posted.
Catatonic
Nine Lives
Def a good gif
DriveInDriveOut
Inordinately Right
No one believes you're that clever.
Catatonic
Nine Lives
I should use more words ... like you.
Now that I got your attention,
The approach of the members here is to have conversations in a back and forth positing of beliefs whilst using conversational language.
Think high school level males with high level of testosterone.
refineryworker05
Well-Known Member
I don't really care how others post if its going to limit how I post on certain topics.
Catatonic
Nine Lives
The info I intended for you to distill from my observation is that most people do not read long posts that is your style.
Catatonic
Nine Lives
My kind of simian there!
oldngray
nowhere special
moreluck
golden ticket member
Tony's third cousin??
refineryworker05
Well-Known Member
Yeah, I got your point, and I responded with my point that I don't care how others post if its going to drastically change the ideas I want to post.
Returntosender
Well-Known Member
Just wait till the real crazies discover a cross bow, bolt and arrow from compound bows can penetrate body armor. These are silent weapons if used at night can really accelerate the tension.
Catatonic
Nine Lives
Great post!
One sentence.
