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In reply to the discussion: 17 Deplorable Examples Of White Privilege [View all]AlbertCat
(17,505 posts)110. Although it is true....and didn't use any absolutes, like "never"
Number 4 is also up for grabs.... as I have several times had people be amazed at my vocabulary.... because I have a southern drawl.
But we're all inbred hayseeds down here.... and we are all prejudice too.... doncha know.
Still, the list is accurate in that folks of color have to put up with these things in far greater numbers than the average white person. And that's all there is to it.
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15. If you benefit from white privilege, you’ll never be told to “get over slavery.”
randys1
Jul 2015
#1
shush, you are not allowed to point this out or talk about it. I am a privileged white person
randys1
Jul 2015
#7
The wailing has been as hilarious as it has been expected. NOT ONE of the people talking about
Number23
Jul 2015
#15
No, I didnt do that at all, I said it needed a slight revision, I am mad at myself, I managed
randys1
Jul 2015
#79
My mother is 89. I live at our family farm, but I visit her (and stay with her)
cwydro
Jul 2015
#189
You're absolutely right. This is no time to be discussing Scrabble words that contain "q".
Nye Bevan
Jul 2015
#162
Ummm... about intentionally confusing anecdotal evidence with the realities of the world.
LanternWaste
Jul 2015
#14
Of all 17 that is the one and only place I would change ONE word only, as you say
randys1
Jul 2015
#55
Well Randy already acknowledged that #1 is incorrect and requires a rewrite. (nt)
Nye Bevan
Jul 2015
#161
Someone here has spent ALL DAY researching to disprove it...think about what that says
randys1
Jul 2015
#112
Nope, scruffy white guys hanging out smoking pot have *nothing* to worry about from the cops.
Nye Bevan
Jul 2015
#163
wow, you think everything is economic- even racial issues. What a fresh and startling perspective!
bettyellen
Jul 2015
#175
18. White privilege means forever being forced to feel guilty for something you don't condone
Leontius
Jul 2015
#8
Yes, if your biggest problem is having to accept the role white people play in the
randys1
Jul 2015
#9
Excellent point about 911. Even I am still amazed at how bad it is here with white
randys1
Jul 2015
#20
I don't deny it. If you think most people here aren't aware of it you're fucking clueless
Leontius
Jul 2015
#77
If people have the ability to "force" you to feel guilt, you should try looking inward...
LanternWaste
Jul 2015
#18
OK this comes off as a huge right-wing (and I mean WAY right wing - like Tea Party) meme
gollygee
Jul 2015
#225
Actually it means that one has privelege granted by their whtie skin that a neighbor of color
jtuck004
Jul 2015
#104
LOL, hey, you cant defend your comments, dont hide them with this kind of silliness
randys1
Jul 2015
#56
I grew up dirt poor AND white...where's MY privilege DAMMIT !!! I could use some about now. nt
clarice
Jul 2015
#22
Yes we are, because your wildly inaccurate statements compel us to talk about them.
whathehell
Jul 2015
#203
Nah, I have to curse, it makes me feel better when I am dealing with people who refuse
randys1
Jul 2015
#34
I've gotten strange looks in a VARIETY of different neighborhoods. I know what you mean. nt
clarice
Jul 2015
#48
I'm more interested in ending institutional racism. Y'all have at it, though.
Comrade Grumpy
Jul 2015
#32
I'd really like to discuss the contents of the OP, but if I don't agree whole-heartedly...
aikoaiko
Jul 2015
#90
AFter thread after thread on DU of white people arguing about why they dont have
randys1
Jul 2015
#91
It's even more white privilege to be even secretly judgmental about other races in America
AZ Progressive
Jul 2015
#95
It wouldnt matter to me if I didnt actually care about the horrible damage done to POC
randys1
Jul 2015
#106
I usually do have fun with them but I also NEVER respond to a certain group, and I blew it
randys1
Jul 2015
#113
18. White Privilege means you expect a cookie for looking at all 17 of these.
Spitfire of ATJ
Jul 2015
#141
I've walked from the BART station in Oakland to the Oaks Card room about 10-15 blocks away
OnlinePoker
Jul 2015
#173
I'm going to let you try to understand the amazing irony of that statement.
NuclearDem
Jul 2015
#222
What is wrong? You think people should be beaten on, thrown in jail, and killed?
TheKentuckian
Jul 2015
#236
Which privileged status is that? I'm thinking you don't know who you are even talking to.
TheKentuckian
Jul 2015
#245