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In reply to the discussion: We are all wrong on Ferguson [View all]NoJusticeNoPeace
(5,018 posts)5. Sounds like a lot of white privilege bullshit to me
for instance
I imagine no cop wants that
bullshit, some do
and then
I have no interest in calling Fox News or its viewers racist, any more than the rest of us.
I do have an interest in doing that since it is a certainty most of them are racists.
then this
And both sides are wrong; both are hyperbolic caricatures of themselves by now.
Utter fucking bullshit...It would take me hours to list the reasons why the DA and cops in Ferguson are the epitome of racism and showing favoritism, etc.
Assuming the author is white, this illustrates the epitome of white privilege. If not white, a very very confused person.
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I am angry at myself for giving this nonsensical white privilege bullshit 2 minutes of my life
NoJusticeNoPeace
Dec 2014
#8
Absofuckinglutely. These types of " both sides have a point" arguments are bullshit.
Iris
Dec 2014
#38
For instance if I hear one more time that both parties are at fault for a do nothing
NoJusticeNoPeace
Dec 2014
#61
I know, right? That's a PERFECT example of why eventually, there has to be a "right" side.
Iris
Dec 2014
#64
I had a conversation last night with someone who brought up the "no angel"
justiceischeap
Dec 2014
#25
Badge sniffing, racist, apologist nonsense all dressed up as "reasonable". FUCK THE POLICE!
TheKentuckian
Dec 2014
#37
I think the discussion validates many points from the article. Telling, that. n/t
X_Digger
Dec 2014
#45
Do you have a link for that garbage or was it written exclusively for you?
Live and Learn
Dec 2014
#49
I think 'fear' should be removed entirely as an excuse for killing people.
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
Dec 2014
#55
Joe, I really don't think you get racism above the individual level meaning you can't get a handle
TheKentuckian
Dec 2014
#65