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Iris

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38. Absofuckinglutely. These types of " both sides have a point" arguments are bullshit.

Thu Dec 4, 2014, 09:54 PM

Dec 2014

I'm sick of having to give the "other side" the benefit of the doubt when it's clear the other side has not taken any time to really think about the issue at hand and consider they might not have all the information or they might have some assumptions that are wrong.

I am goddamned sick to death of hearing about the "grand jury" and "the evidence" and "the facts" and I guess the Limabugh talking point is anyone who disagrees with the Fergueson decision hasn't read the entire transcript. Never mind the fact that the freaking AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION has called the whole hearing a travesty of justice. They act like that transcript came from God or something.

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We are all wrong on Ferguson [View all] Atman Dec 2014 OP

Is the author white? NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #1

What's the problem? Atman Dec 2014 #2

White or not? NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #3

Why does it matter? Atman Dec 2014 #4

If you'd read it, you would know writer is white. nt 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #11

yep rbrnmw Dec 2014 #32

Apparently it's necessary. Igel Dec 2014 #20

Post removed Post removed Dec 2014 #9

welcome to DU Kali Dec 2014 #16

Thanks MIRT. uppityperson Dec 2014 #31

Sounds like a lot of white privilege bullshit to me NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Dec 2014 #6

I totally accept those points. Atman Dec 2014 #7

I am angry at myself for giving this nonsensical white privilege bullshit 2 minutes of my life NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #8

seconded La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2014 #13

Same here. Coincidentally, this was posted here... pinboy3niner Dec 2014 #18

. Iggo Dec 2014 #28

Well said. LeftOfWest Dec 2014 #36

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'm white Caretha Dec 2014 #43

Yes it is stinky bullshit. The author is a privileged something or other LawDeeDah Dec 2014 #12

White woman here and I agree with you - this OP is bs. jwirr Dec 2014 #15

I'm a white man from the south. I say bs. mmonk Dec 2014 #10

Nobody ever claimed Michael Brown was a Rosa Parks gollygee Dec 2014 #14

Absolutely. jwirr Dec 2014 #17

I had a conversation last night with someone who brought up the "no angel" justiceischeap Dec 2014 #25

^^ THIS ^^ Iris Dec 2014 #40

Your buddy JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #19

oh what to do with this fresh steaming pile? 99Forever Dec 2014 #21

Unrec Totally Racist rbrnmw Dec 2014 #22

Sorry, but I do think Darren Wilson was an animal. logosoco Dec 2014 #23

Exactly. And a doing a dangerous job doesn't make them irreproachable. Iris Dec 2014 #41

The only people who got it wrong and are still getting it wrong... Ykcutnek Dec 2014 #24

Well said. n/t Iris Dec 2014 #42

something he/she missed KT2000 Dec 2014 #26

Steaming pile of shit HERVEPA Dec 2014 #27

There is some truth to the notion that many are getting caught up Maedhros Dec 2014 #29

Cops need to stop killing people. Period. bravenak Dec 2014 #30

The people are fed up with being fed up. mstinamotorcity2 Dec 2014 #33

+1 nt Live and Learn Dec 2014 #52

My criticism would be that at this point in time, a high level analysis BootinUp Dec 2014 #34

I am willing to bet the author is BORRING . olddots Dec 2014 #35

Badge sniffing, racist, apologist nonsense all dressed up as "reasonable". FUCK THE POLICE! TheKentuckian Dec 2014 #37

+1 So true. nt Live and Learn Dec 2014 #48

I'm glad to have sparked a discussion. Atman Dec 2014 #39

When all you have is a spoon... Recursion Dec 2014 #44

I think the discussion validates many points from the article. Telling, that. n/t X_Digger Dec 2014 #45

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Dec 2014 #62

Whew. Now that we've read the article... Atman Dec 2014 #46

Do you have a link for that garbage or was it written exclusively for you? Live and Learn Dec 2014 #49

No sarcasm. Atman Dec 2014 #50

Okay, read it again and he does have a few valid points. Live and Learn Dec 2014 #51

I think 'fear' should be removed entirely as an excuse for killing people. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Dec 2014 #55

Show him this vid azmom Dec 2014 #60

What friggen riots? Live and Learn Dec 2014 #47

Sorry, no. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Dec 2014 #53

Excellent analysis. Atman Dec 2014 #57

How can you claim to be in fear for your life kdmorris Dec 2014 #54

Complete bullshit!!!!!! WestIndianArchie Dec 2014 #56

How is it "propaganda?" Atman Dec 2014 #58

This post is too long for my taste. nt ladjf Dec 2014 #59

Sorry, but I can't rec this. AverageJoe90 Dec 2014 #63

Joe, I really don't think you get racism above the individual level meaning you can't get a handle TheKentuckian Dec 2014 #65