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In reply to the discussion: "Welfare has done far more damage to the Black family than slavery could ever do" [View all]crimycarny
(1,351 posts)21. Didn't start out as in-depth
This conversation didn't start out as "in-depth" The guy made an ignorant comment about abortion to me and I felt it needed a response. Then as he got more and more offensive I got pulled in deeper. I didn't feel I could simply remain silent as that would mean I agreed with the guy (in his eyes).
As for being a slow workplace, this conversation happened when we were walking to our cars after work. No one was around to overhear. Like I said, I was completely taken off guard.
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"Welfare has done far more damage to the Black family than slavery could ever do" [View all]
crimycarny
Mar 2020
OP
Agree. NOthing you can say will change the mind of someone that far away from reality or reason.
Amaryllis
Mar 2020
#33
I know exactly what I would have said. Because I have had the exact conversation.
GulfCoast66
Mar 2020
#7
Agree. Not worth it. It's over, nationally. I have no use for anyone who thinks like that. Done.
Evolve Dammit
Mar 2020
#45
the rules to recieve welfare are so strict that most have to cheat to survive,including having
questionseverything
Mar 2020
#17
"Our darkies was always so happy, until all them outside agitators come along"
struggle4progress
Mar 2020
#12
Thank you for the stark reminder of where we've been, and what we refuse to return to.
Evolve Dammit
Mar 2020
#47
You handled it. Gave him some facts. He couldn't handle them at that time, so he dug in.
Karadeniz
Mar 2020
#16
You must have a very slow workplace to be having these sort of in depth discussions.
cwydro
Mar 2020
#19
My response: Number One, you're an idiot and I never argue with idiots.
Ferrets are Cool
Mar 2020
#31
White wing ideology equates welfare with keeping people in slavery. They are such sickos.
Hoyt
Mar 2020
#52
Those people have no idea how welfare, WIC, Medicaid or subsidized housing actually works....
paleotn
Mar 2020
#61