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Laura PourMeADrink

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32. Because it is pointed at us... And not the realm of others. OP

Reply to betsuni (Reply #24)

Tue Apr 20, 2021, 11:09 PM

Apr 2021

Said it! People on DU.

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It may be hard to understand what white privilege means until considering what it DOESN'T mean [View all] StarfishSaver Apr 2021 OP

I in no way wish to diminish the issue for POC, but the truth is that this is more often WHITE MALE hlthe2b Apr 2021 #1

If you look at the statistics Bettie Apr 2021 #50

Yes and consistent with what I stated. POC are absolutely the most at risk. White MALES the least. hlthe2b Apr 2021 #51

She didn't diminish the risk to any group StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #52

Really you think that applies to anyone on DU? LakeArenal Apr 2021 #2

Yes StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #3

Of course it doesn't LA! It's preaching to a choir that has Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #4

The term did enter my mind. LakeArenal Apr 2021 #5

How does a white person explaining that black people fear for their lives when stopped by the police StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #6

Because you have done so in the past. LakeArenal Apr 2021 #11

Uh-huh StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #13

Because DU is a place for like minded people who support Democratic policies for EVERYONE. LakeArenal Apr 2021 #15

"Like-minded" doesn't mean always in complete agreement on every issue at all times StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #16

Yes yes you are always right. LakeArenal Apr 2021 #17

Yes yes you are always right. LakeArenal Apr 2021 #18

First of all... Rarely see Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #19

Crickets Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #27

So a white person goes all "Karen/Fox News" on a black person sharing a mild, Maru Kitteh Apr 2021 #29

Pretty much StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #30

Guess you didn't read #3 Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #47

That is not my fault. I want it changed. Demsrule86 Apr 2021 #54

lol what on earth WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2021 #8

Yes. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2021 #7

Of course it does leftstreet Apr 2021 #10

Hmmm. Don't think equating race and financial status has Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #14

I don't think it has anything to do with economic circumstances StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #20

i agree leftstreet Apr 2021 #22

I don't agree StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #23

Okay leftstreet Apr 2021 #25

We have a number of homeless posters. We also have a lot of disabled ones as well. Coventina Apr 2021 #40

Thanks for this input Hekate Apr 2021 #43

Thank you betsuni Apr 2021 #44

Coventina's right, leftstreet. I'll just leave it at that. nt Hekate Apr 2021 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author leftstreet Apr 2021 #9

K&R Solly Mack Apr 2021 #12

White fragility strikes again! Coventina Apr 2021 #21

What? It's absurd to assume that people on DU Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #31

I absolutely believe the vast majority of DUers are not racist and would say that they oppose Coventina Apr 2021 #36

Only upset when it's pointed at us. Intent to inflame Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #37

I didn't see anything in the OP that was pointed at DUers? Coventina Apr 2021 #38

How is pointing out said truth an intent to inflame? thx in advance uponit7771 Apr 2021 #46

Was not doing that! Was tired of insinuation that was pointed Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #48

Indeed StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #34

+1, hit dogs howl uponit7771 Apr 2021 #45

K&R (Why anyone becomes touchy about white privilege OPs like this, I do not know.) betsuni Apr 2021 #24

Because it is pointed at us... And not the realm of others. OP Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #32

I still don't understand. If something doesn't apply to you, why take it personally? betsuni Apr 2021 #35

Are you serious? Not taking anything personally. Just hate Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #39

I didn't see any "blanket disses." betsuni Apr 2021 #41

#3 Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #49

It's really just discrimination and unfair inequality. gulliver Apr 2021 #26

It doesn't "call out" anyone StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #28

Well than start saying other people!!! And take back what Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #33

Restating the argument. 100% agree Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #53