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TigressDem

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101. They can't win on merit, so block the votes. Or...

Sun Jun 13, 2021, 04:18 PM

Jun 2021

Even worse they are setting up to steal any election we STILL manage to win, by grabbing the votes and recounting them outside of proper transparency.

It isn't who voted that counts then, but who counts the vote that matters.

It isn't even just against the black voters any more. They are init to destroy Democracy so they can rule the world and crush anyone they want under their feet.

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Another simple but excellent way to understand what "white privilege' is. [View all] StarfishSaver Jun 2021 OP

K&R, nt LanternWaste Jun 2021 #1

Yes. Elessar Zappa Jun 2021 #2

K&R Solly Mack Jun 2021 #3

Being treated they one is supposed to be treated is not privilege Fullduplexxx Jun 2021 #4

It is indeed privilege if the reason you:re being treated that way is that you are white. StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #7

True, but it IS a privilege if OTHERS ARE NOT treated as they are supposed to be Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2021 #24

That's such a good way of putting it. PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2021 #5

This Claire Oh Nette Jun 2021 #37

An excellent mental exercise. Sort of like this one, that's always worked for me: Mister Ed Jun 2021 #6

I LOVE this! StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #8

Just my faint attempt at humor in addressing a terribly aggravating topic. Mister Ed Jun 2021 #10

It does StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #11

Same thing with CRT, Now that I think of it. Ligyron Jun 2021 #15

See a pattern there? StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #44

Oh wow. This says SO much and is SO true renate Jun 2021 #66

You nailed it. StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #85

Lemmmmeeeee tell you a story about white guy privilege NJCher Jun 2021 #17

I got one azureblue Jun 2021 #39

I have a similar story Retired Engineer Bob Jun 2021 #56

Male Privilege isn't just a "white" guy thing whathehell Jun 2021 #78

True StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #84

You need to video this DenaliDemocrat Jun 2021 #86

Growing up in NYC, there were a number of times that I'd get into a situation, to me.... George II Jun 2021 #21

You might want to add "female" to that list too.. whathehell Jun 2021 #79

Yes, yes, yes...like not having to drink contaminated water or breathe dirty air. c-rational Jun 2021 #9

Speak for yourself, I grew up outside of LA ; ) TigressDem Jun 2021 #71

Yes. I think this framing makes it easier for many whites to grasp Tom Rinaldo Jun 2021 #12

And, of course, we must center all framing around words and terms that make white people StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #14

this. barbtries Jun 2021 #23

The problem is, making people uncomfortable is as likely whathehell Jun 2021 #32

I'm sorry, but that's BS StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #43

I'm sorry, but you're wrong.. whathehell Jun 2021 #77

Nothing white privileged about what you just wrote. tonedevil Jun 2021 #80

Lol..You're actually correct..Nothing is. whathehell Jun 2021 #81

"Don't piss me off or I won't help you fight for racial justice" StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #83

Lol.. Obviously, you have no experience in organizing, as it's hardly whathehell Jun 2021 #91

Your post says more about white privilege than you probably realize StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #93

Not at all -- In fact, your erroneous characterization of it whathehell Jun 2021 #106

Of course I agree with you Tom Rinaldo Jun 2021 #40

Everytime someone has shown me some way I have any subconscious white shit going on, I thank them. TigressDem Jun 2021 #67

This TigressDem Jun 2021 #72

Recommended. H2O Man Jun 2021 #13

Excellent and, sadly, still needed. Spazito Jun 2021 #16

This is a very good explanation mcar Jun 2021 #18

focus on what you don't have to go through NJCher Jun 2021 #19

You think white people can't see what life is like for people of color? StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #22

on one hand i agree with you, barbtries Jun 2021 #26

"It doesn't hurt to try" - maybe StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #28

a basic rule in communication NJCher Jun 2021 #38

Discussing white privilege is not a communication issue. It just describes something StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #41

any black communicator NJCher Jun 2021 #47

ANY Black communicator would say that Black people need to adjust our language about race and racism StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #48

I'm only sticking to my point here NJCher Jun 2021 #52

Is that what your black friend told you? /nt tonedevil Jun 2021 #51

I (unfortunately) know a lot of white people who can't see past the end of their own noses. ☹ ShazzieB Jun 2021 #62

... StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #63

Sometimes though, you know something is going on but not exactly what. TigressDem Jun 2021 #73

Thing is it is SO multilayered. TigressDem Jun 2021 #68

Sadly, many white people including some I know have no problem with white privilege totodeinhere Jun 2021 #20

That's a big part of the problem, I fear StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #25

And YOU don't understand EITHER TigressDem Jun 2021 #69

White people getting hurt in civil rights demonstrations is not proof of lack of privilege StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #89

But you mistake courage for lack of fear TigressDem Jun 2021 #97

Not sure how you got that from anything I've written StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #98

Being white isn't always a "get out of jail free" card TigressDem Jun 2021 #99

You know this isn't about you and your feelings, right? StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #100

Then give me actual examples. TigressDem Jun 2021 #102

As I said, this is not about you StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #103

What do you mean... tonedevil Jun 2021 #104

... at best ... StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #105

Absence of obstacles is one, but not the only characteristic of privilege. Beastly Boy Jun 2021 #27

How about outing the specific forms you know about? TigressDem Jun 2021 #70

I am assuming you are asking about forms of privilege that don't constitute absence of obstacles Beastly Boy Jun 2021 #94

So making it illegal to give water to voters in line... TigressDem Jun 2021 #95

Absolutely. And making these actions the law of the land is the key. Beastly Boy Jun 2021 #96

They can't win on merit, so block the votes. Or... TigressDem Jun 2021 #101

What Marie Beecham describes is not White privilege. Jeebo Jun 2021 #29

Yes, "privilege" is the wrong term ahlnord Jun 2021 #34

inappropriate and random emojis! ahlnord Jun 2021 #35

Believe the BBcode for wink is written ") Tommymac Jun 2021 #49

Why do some white people keep talking about "white privilege "as if it's a communications issue StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #42

K and R! panader0 Jun 2021 #30

There it is! lunatica Jun 2021 #31

My example is pretty simple, I think. BobTheSubgenius Jun 2021 #33

White Privilege Chitowncutie Jun 2021 #36

Freedom Fries KentuckyWoman Jun 2021 #45

Gymnastics? StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #46

You might be right. KentuckyWoman Jun 2021 #50

What you don't seem to understand StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #54

As I said, you might be right. KentuckyWoman Jun 2021 #55

Bingo! happy feet Jun 2021 #82

Walking fine lines & debating what to call things is at times referred to as verbal gymnanastics. TigressDem Jun 2021 #74

K & R mountain grammy Jun 2021 #53

i know my worries when pulled over by cops were pretty damn minor. pansypoo53219 Jun 2021 #57

Yeah coompare that to the guy who fell asleep in a fast food drive through and got shot. TigressDem Jun 2021 #75

yes. i couldn't keep the ss queen victoria(blue brocade seats)under 90. pulled over doing 89. pansypoo53219 Jun 2021 #87

K&R... spanone Jun 2021 #58

Word. Permanut Jun 2021 #59

I'm a non black minority JI7 Jun 2021 #60

Exactly StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #61

Well written but, at too high a grade level for the Hotler Jun 2021 #64

This is an exercise that sometimes helps people understand: spooky3 Jun 2021 #65

Cool TigressDem Jun 2021 #76

I think I read on DU several years ago privilege is when you get stopped by a cop and your worry is Amaryllis Jun 2021 #88

Well said wendyb-NC Jun 2021 #90

Probably too profound for those who need to hear it the most. (nt) Paladin Jun 2021 #92