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ismnotwasm

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17. An excellent OP

Fri Sep 4, 2015, 04:19 PM

Sep 2015

I quit discussing sexism here for the most part, as I have other places to discuss it. At this time, I don't want to discuss personal politics here either.

But coached in terms of privledge, now that's a topic that is broad enough to reach everybody. As has been said, privledge, everybody has it, it is a matter of what, and how much. This doesn't negate the larger privileges of Race and gender --as well as sexual orientation, but stands as a starting point for what could be an incredible conversation. Could be, but alas, Mr. Scorpio I think history will repeat itself.

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Kick! gollygee Sep 2015 #1

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This is wonderful! fredamae Sep 2015 #3

Some times MrScorpio talks to me on Twitter! yuiyoshida Sep 2015 #4

Well done, MrScorpio! longship Sep 2015 #5

Sadly, I can't devote the time this OP warrants at the moment. herding cats Sep 2015 #6

I know the feeling. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Sep 2015 #8

k&r! nt steve2470 Sep 2015 #7

kicked w/ thanks! bettyellen Sep 2015 #9

Goodness, cuz, that's a LOT, lmbao Chitown Kev Sep 2015 #10

I try to read through all of the comments to a thread before posting; but, ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2015 #51

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Good one! yardwork Sep 2015 #71

This is truly wonderful! K and R etherealtruth Sep 2015 #12

Awesome essay, awesome links. hunter Sep 2015 #13

Most excellent annabanana Sep 2015 #14

THANK YOU, MR SCORPIO! Dont call me Shirley Sep 2015 #15

Excellent, absolutely excellent OP... Spazito Sep 2015 #16

An excellent OP ismnotwasm Sep 2015 #17

you are one my anti ignore list olddots Sep 2015 #18

KnRnB to read in full later. TY, Mr. Scorpio. Hekate Sep 2015 #19

Great, thoughtful essay. Thanks, MrScorpio! pnwmom Sep 2015 #20

Very thoughtful, nicely done! n/t prayin4rain Sep 2015 #21

As always, Mr.S, well worth the read. TygrBright Sep 2015 #22

Yes... Chitown Kev Sep 2015 #24

+1 ... Very well stated. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2015 #52

Wow MuseRider Sep 2015 #23

If you're only reading the replies and not the entire post Glassunion Sep 2015 #25

An excellent post malaise Sep 2015 #26

Excellent, thank you for this Warpy Sep 2015 #27

I think you better write a book Flying Squirrel Sep 2015 #28

Yes. Time to write a book. brush Sep 2015 #77

Bookmarking so I can read this weekend. beac Sep 2015 #29

Damn good read! JustAnotherGen Sep 2015 #30

This is excellent gwheezie Sep 2015 #31

Indeed! lovemydog Sep 2015 #46

great read, sir. thank you. mopinko Sep 2015 #32

I don't know that you know how important a point you made here ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2015 #53

Dr. Seuss illustrated the phenomena BumRushDaShow Sep 2015 #33

Fine essary, MrScorpio. brer cat Sep 2015 #34

This is a thing of beauty. Squinch Sep 2015 #35

K&R! betsuni Sep 2015 #36

Yes MrScorpio, we are ALL connected. lovemydog Sep 2015 #37

Marked to read. sheshe2 Sep 2015 #38

Bumping this epic post lovemydog Sep 2015 #39

Brilliant post! smirkymonkey Sep 2015 #40

Thank you so much for the Allen Johnson videos. betsuni Sep 2015 #41

Kick. Starry Messenger Sep 2015 #42

Thank you. n/t Gormy Cuss Sep 2015 #43

I'm not sure LWolf Sep 2015 #44

Though we seem to disagree on a lot here ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2015 #54

We probably LWolf Sep 2015 #62

Bluntly, What's in it for the straight, white, able, middle-class male to address privilege aikoaiko Sep 2015 #45

If I may respond, as I think your question lovemydog Sep 2015 #47

Thank you. aikoaiko Sep 2015 #59

The Allan Johnson interview videos may answer some of your questions MrScorpio Sep 2015 #49

Oy. Watching 2.5 hours of Allan Johnson is harsh. I rec watching the 2nd. aikoaiko Sep 2015 #56

Any other reponses to my replies to you? aikoaiko Sep 2015 #63

I didn't get the name of the guy in the white supremacy video brush Sep 2015 #78

His name is Elijah Hamilton MrScorpio Sep 2015 #79

Kickin it up ismnotwasm Sep 2015 #48

Wow! Brava, Dear Sir... OneGrassRoot Sep 2015 #50

K&R& ... Damnnnnn, good piece. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2015 #55

K and R beveeheart Sep 2015 #57

Read through our Op and I have to say it was worth every moment, I wish I had time to AuntPatsy Sep 2015 #58

Thank you, MrScorpio. mia Sep 2015 #60

I miss your threads on Discussionist Gothmog Sep 2015 #61

Excellent post and great links. K&R emulatorloo Sep 2015 #64

Excellant Thank You rbrnmw Sep 2015 #65

MrScorpio, I predict this will become your biggest OP kcr Sep 2015 #66

DAMN Skippy.. Did you write this all by yourself? annabanana Sep 2015 #67

I gotta say hfojvt Sep 2015 #68

Has straight, white, male society ever considered you and your own whiteness threatening� MrScorpio Sep 2015 #69

I am not sure where this society is hfojvt Sep 2015 #74

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I said society hfojvt Sep 2015 #80

That's right, society isn't made up entirely of straight white males� MrScorpio Sep 2015 #81

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Excellent post DemocraticWing Sep 2015 #72

REC # 100 Skittles Sep 2015 #73

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