It's all about Race - Page 4

Twodogs · #31 07-25-2009, 01:57 PM

I think it's interesting that this board seems to lean to the right somewhat. It tells me that the "majority" which elected Obama is not really in tune with politics enough to want to spend time on a political board. I wasn't really interested enough either until I saw things heading south at breakneck speed. Eight months ago I would have never dreamed of phoning an emailing congressmen, much less sending money to Republicans. Times change I guess.

noonereal · #32 07-25-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Charles

I think they figure it's "payback time". And I suppose they deserve a little of this. But I've noticed this reverse racism has been going on now for close to 50 yrs, and it's time let it go.

I have found the racism in the black community to be cultural, nothing to do with "payback." I have never met an "old black man" who did not blame "whitey" for his failing in life.
This belief is then passed down to the new generation just as religion is passed down. The educated know that this chain needs to be broken but cultural beliefs are hard to change.
I have found this also exists in the Jewish community (to a lesser degree).

If you think that stereotyping by the police is not a way of life I believe you are wrong. We moved to the "country" a few years ago and I bough my child's mom a brand new shinny Mercedes R350. She is Hispanic and was promptly pulled right over by a young white cop. He could not have been nicer telling her how nice the car was and asked could he see the inside as he was thinking of getting one for his wife. She came home thrilled that someone noticed that she had a big shinny car. I did not have the heart to tell her that the "good old boy cop" had cleverly gotten her to let him search the car. I never filed a complaint as I felt it would only have the locals against us but it sure was not a friendly welcome.
On the flip side I have been accused of favoring white customers over black customers when in a crowded retail setting (many years ago) I failed to realize that an elderly black women had not been cared for. She came up to me in a huff and announced that she would be back with her entire Harlem apartment building to teach me a lesson after closing. She must have been 80 years old.

noonereal · #33 07-25-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Twodogs

I think it's interesting that this board seems to lean to the right somewhat. It tells me that the "majority" which elected Obama is not really in tune with politics enough to want to spend time on a political board..

Oh my.
Twodogs, what am I gonna do with you?
We really need to sit on the porch and rock a while with a beer and talk things over.

(and you can smoke as much as you like)

Twodogs · #34 07-25-2009, 02:18 PM

I truly think that many, many people who voted for Obama never had before, and won't again. Hey, maybe we could go have a beer (pop for me) with the cop, the prez, and the Harvard guy that got profiled.

Twodogs · #35 07-25-2009, 02:21 PM

BTW, I really do like reading your opinions. You're nearly always wrong, but hey, this is the good ol' USA for now, and everyone's opinion should matter. The balance is what makes this country so great.

noonereal · #36 07-25-2009, 02:44 PM

LOL. good posts twodog.

JJIII · #37 07-25-2009, 05:57 PM

"She is Hispanic and was promptly pulled right over by a young white cop. He could not have been nicer telling her how nice the car was and asked could he see the inside as he was thinking of getting one for his wife. She came home thrilled that someone noticed that she had a big shinny car. I did not have the heart to tell her that the "good old boy cop" had cleverly gotten her to let him search the car. I never filed a complaint as I felt it would only have the locals against us but it sure was not a friendly welcome"

You weren't even there yet you know the officer's intentions? Just like PRESBO knew the the police acted "stupidly"?

painter · #38 07-25-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by noonereal

I have found that number to be only 97%,

Are you not being selective in your remarks against police officers? Or have you had dealings with 97% and found your judgement to be a fact. Just asking...

Sandy G · #39 07-25-2009, 06:05 PM

I'd about give my EYETEETH to be able to sit 'n' drink a Cold One w/about any of youse byrds, but that's a BIG "No-No" for me anymore...About all I can offer you is Diet Coke, Sprite, or Mountain Dew or water...Actually, once you get used to 'em, the "diet" stuff ain't so bad, & now the "real" stuff tastes unbelievably syrupy & makes me sick most of the time. But I WOULD like to have a REAL Iced Tea w/3.5 metric tonnes of sugar innit, like back in the Old Days...(grin)

noonereal · #40 07-25-2009, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JJIII

"She is Hispanic and was promptly pulled right over by a young white cop. He could not have been nicer telling her how nice the car was and asked could he see the inside as he was thinking of getting one for his wife. She came home thrilled that someone noticed that she had a big shinny car. I did not have the heart to tell her that the "good old boy cop" had cleverly gotten her to let him search the car. I never filed a complaint as I felt it would only have the locals against us but it sure was not a friendly welcome"

You weren't even there yet you know the officer's intentions? Just like PRESBO knew the the police acted "stupidly"?

You know damn well a cop did not pull over a $70,000 car to see it up close.

Even my buddies who are/were on the force told me to just forget about it, it is just what is done.
If you really believe your post, it is incredibly naive. I know that is not the case and you just blurted out anything to be anti Obama.
IMHO, this is exactly what is wrong with this country.

Just an FYI, I have offered no opinion as to weather the Harvard professor or the cop was at fault. But you know my opinion don't you?
Good grief.