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In reply to the discussion: Why I don't think the phrase/argument white privilege is effective. [View all]lame54
(35,445 posts)33. don't be an idiot - of course it's not
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Have been white and poor my entire life. And yes, it is hard to see "privilege" from here but I did
jwirr
Apr 2015
#7
There's plenty of that. I prefer to point out the structures of institutional racism
cali
Apr 2015
#19
So you are worried about alienating white privileged assholes who wont admit they have
NoJusticeNoPeace
Apr 2015
#41
Yeah, I think that's better, but I'd stress the simple facts through examples that point out
cali
Apr 2015
#15
I've never equated white privilege with income, it seems to be insulting to all POC imo.
Rex
Apr 2015
#23
More often it's used as a mechanism to beat people over the head and deflect discussion
Major Nikon
Apr 2015
#30
and once that happens, racism/sexism/anti-semitism/homophobia disappears...
boston bean
Apr 2015
#28
Probably not, but Economic Fairness and Political Representation for EVERYONE ..
bvar22
Apr 2015
#36
I have noticed that Americans in general don't like to acknowledge their privilege
BainsBane
Apr 2015
#24
No way the GOP would ever go for it, if it needed bipartisan approval. However I think that is a
Rex
Apr 2015
#43
This is as bad as Benghazi. Haven't you said this over and over and over and over again??
kwassa
Apr 2015
#44
You are making up that I said it should never be talked about. do point out where I say that, hon.
cali
Apr 2015
#53
You just say that it's off putting and that there has to be another way....
boston bean
Apr 2015
#55
No. what the fuck are you talking about? I've done nothing but condemn the benghazi bullshit
cali
Apr 2015
#46
golly. funny that you won't respond to my post proving your accusations are a stinking pile.
cali
Apr 2015
#50
it is effective with all in my sphere that are thinkers. it is not effective with a man defending
seabeyond
Apr 2015
#54
Sure, for people who are unable to see past the end of their own nose, I suppose it is a
Sheldon Cooper
Apr 2015
#57
No mere phrase is going to be effective at anything more than gaining our attention.
Orsino
Apr 2015
#110