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Liberal_Stalwart71

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40. There are many black people who suppress their oppression. It's too painful for them to deal with.

Fri Mar 27, 2015, 03:56 PM

Mar 2015

Not sure if it's Stockholm Syndrome, but they've learned to repress those feelings so much so that they're numb to racism and white supremacy.

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This group is supposed to be a safe haven for black voices. So, I'm posting this here... [View all] MrScorpio Mar 2015 OP

Being white I know I can't begin to expound on the Black experience. Gman Mar 2015 #1

Another great post from one of DU's finest posters. Thanks MrScorpio. Scuba Mar 2015 #2

Thank you for posting this. SheilaT Mar 2015 #3

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I bow down. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2015 #5

... handmade34 Mar 2015 #6

Kick! sheshe2 Mar 2015 #7

At the risk of exposing a greater ignorance than I suspect I have. Half-Century Man Mar 2015 #8

I regard the term "privilege" as a description of normality... MrScorpio Mar 2015 #9

Oh I know it does exist, I just think the argument need inclusion as a topic. Half-Century Man Mar 2015 #13

We need posts like these. ananda Mar 2015 #10

You should not go away, Mr. Scorpio PatrickforO Mar 2015 #11

Just a personal opinion, but I'm a little uncomfortable with the phrase "black voices" ... MadDAsHell Mar 2015 #12

"Not every African-American feels oppressed, unheard, or discriminated against".......... steve2470 Mar 2015 #15

There are many black people who suppress their oppression. It's too painful for them to deal with. Liberal_Stalwart71 Mar 2015 #40

ok, thanks for that info! :) nt steve2470 Mar 2015 #41

I'm not sure where you are getting azmom Mar 2015 #36

Thank you. I read that post and the question marks and Number23 Mar 2015 #42

per your last line heaven05 Mar 2015 #39

You call yourself "MadasHell" and have identified yourself repeatedly as black Number23 Mar 2015 #43

Sorry Massa, I'll be a good angry black person for you going forward. nt MadDAsHell Mar 2015 #44

"I'll be a good angry black person for you going forward" Number23 Mar 2015 #45

There's this song by M�tley Cr�e JustAnotherGen Mar 2015 #46

Yep. Would be perfectly fine with me. Number23 Mar 2015 #47

I value your voice, MrScorpio. Please post often here and in GD! nt steve2470 Mar 2015 #14

Thank you for bringing it, MrScorpio libodem Mar 2015 #16

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Other than being a troll, do you have any other accomplishments in your life? MrScorpio Mar 2015 #20

Excellent post, Mr. Scorpio. There are many on DU, however ... kwassa Mar 2015 #18

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Just in case any of you weren't aware of this, but "Lamond" is my IRL first name MrScorpio Mar 2015 #21

That's very interesting JustAnotherGen Mar 2015 #22

I'm just disappointed because I never got a reply... MrScorpio Mar 2015 #23

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Hated to see this important topic derailed libodem Mar 2015 #25

KnR. nt tblue37 Mar 2015 #26

Mr.Scorpio, I have admired your writing for quite some time now. Do you happen to be a tblue37 Mar 2015 #27

Nope, I am a complete amateur� MrScorpio Mar 2015 #30

Excellent Post!!! Rightwing trolls are not the problem, they announce themselves and none of us are NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #28

fantastic observations guillaumeb Mar 2015 #29

A fine post of the kind we all have come to expect from Mr. Scorpio. Damansarajaya Mar 2015 #31

Kicked and Recced F4lconF16 Mar 2015 #32

Awesome post! I agree with everything you said! Elmer S. E. Dump Mar 2015 #33

God, what a magnificent post. Every word Number23 Mar 2015 #34

A great and informative post. Thanks. GoneFishin Mar 2015 #35

Thank you and k & r. lovemydog Mar 2015 #37

eloquent and succinct heaven05 Mar 2015 #38

Perhaps you haven't noticed that safe havens aren't really safe havens. Major Hogwash Apr 2015 #48

I look for your posts, Mr. Scorpio. Thanks for your insights in this one. nt Hekate Apr 2015 #49