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mhatrw

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72. Yes, I think getting rid of for profit prisons and reinstituting the federal

Thu Sep 24, 2015, 11:50 PM

Sep 2015

parole system is a good first step.

But I would like to see much more done to outlaw local communities from using their criminal "justice systems" as profit centers.

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Newsflash: Most White People Suffer From White Privilege [View all] mhatrw Sep 2015 OP

There's a definite double standard jfern Sep 2015 #1

1) Make aggressive attacks on Sanders. mhatrw Sep 2015 #2

I think your observation here is basically correct Cheese Sandwich Sep 2015 #9

I don't find that comment of Clinton's to be racially bigoted. David__77 Sep 2015 #76

When you are white SheilaT Sep 2015 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author jwirr Sep 2015 #47

Odd, most seem to be more concerned with her support for for-profit prisons & mass incarceration Android3.14 Sep 2015 #4

They don't suffer from it. They benefit from it. NCTraveler Sep 2015 #5

And thus Sanders' white supporters are bad simply because they are white. mhatrw Sep 2015 #8

I don't have any clue how you come to these questions from my reply. NCTraveler Sep 2015 #14

I was using "suffering from the condition of white privilege" mhatrw Sep 2015 #18

I agreed with your original point....until you used the word "bad" Armstead Sep 2015 #26

I think Advantage would be a better term than Privilege because Snotcicles Sep 2015 #40

Sorry, no suffering BrainDrain Sep 2015 #6

I dislike this terminology KentuckyWoman Sep 2015 #7

I realize I am using the terminology all wrong. mhatrw Sep 2015 #10

No I think you used the term properly. KentuckyWoman Sep 2015 #13

Except that white folks do receive undue privileges. Garrett78 Sep 2015 #77

"demanding the crap heaped upon people of color by the elite" BumRushDaShow Sep 2015 #11

But not when you talk to Clinton's white supporters. Right? mhatrw Sep 2015 #12

I'm not talking about any candidates BumRushDaShow Sep 2015 #15

This is the primary forum. The intention of the OP was clearly "what about Clinton?" mhatrw Sep 2015 #19

It is tiresome BumRushDaShow Sep 2015 #25

Yes. I reacted predictably for a white person who is schooled about racism. mhatrw Sep 2015 #55

See post #35 for a solution. nt BumRushDaShow Sep 2015 #56

Perfectly said, BumRush. And tiresome is just one of many words I'd use to describe this mess Number23 Sep 2015 #73

OK now I'm confused KentuckyWoman Sep 2015 #17

We remember her other posts. She's a Clinton supporter. nt Romulox Sep 2015 #33

If you are referencing me, you will find no such. BumRushDaShow Sep 2015 #49

I will find no such comments of yours taking Hillary to task for her corporatism. nt Romulox Sep 2015 #50

Read post #35 for a solution to your problem BumRushDaShow Sep 2015 #51

That's not a critique of Hillary Clinton's Corporatism. nt Romulox Sep 2015 #53

It is a suggestion for productive discourse. eom BumRushDaShow Sep 2015 #57

More than willing to try. Care to lead off with thoughts on Hillary Clinton's Corporatism? nt Romulox Sep 2015 #58

If it is something that you feel strongly about, have at it. BumRushDaShow Sep 2015 #59

I think I've made my point. nt Romulox Sep 2015 #60

Corporations are people per "Citizens United" BumRushDaShow Sep 2015 #62

Can you define "corporatism" YoungDemCA Sep 2015 #63

I agree with you 100% and said so in my post. KentuckyWoman Sep 2015 #16

One of the issues of use of terminology BumRushDaShow Sep 2015 #23

OKay, but you don't solve one problem by dismissing the other Armstead Sep 2015 #27

That is the issue BumRushDaShow Sep 2015 #29

I agree with this -- The linkage to a particular candidate is what angers so many Armstead Sep 2015 #30

I think you may see people "beating the drums" BumRushDaShow Sep 2015 #35

You are correct -- There's a negative feedback loop Armstead Sep 2015 #41

+1. Well said. n/t FSogol Sep 2015 #61

They are attacking him as the opposite of what he is AgingAmerican Sep 2015 #39

Yes, people tend to prioritize the issues that affect them the most personally. mhatrw Sep 2015 #69

In my post #35 BumRushDaShow Sep 2015 #71

Yes, I think getting rid of for profit prisons and reinstituting the federal mhatrw Sep 2015 #72

The local law enforcement "profit centers" BumRushDaShow Sep 2015 #74

100% agreed. So many municipalities raise revenue in such terrible ways. mhatrw Sep 2015 #75

Hillary Clinton is White. Hope this helps! nt Romulox Sep 2015 #32

I am an undecided voter. Hope this helps. eom BumRushDaShow Sep 2015 #36

So what you wrote applies with full force to Hillary Clinton, as well. Hope this helps! nt Romulox Sep 2015 #42

Read the rest of my posts in this thread, that should help. eom BumRushDaShow Sep 2015 #43

It's obvious that your critique of economic justice is meant for Sanders. nt Romulox Sep 2015 #44

And you just illustrated the problem I'm describing. eom BumRushDaShow Sep 2015 #46

Oh goody, more racebaiting from Team Weathervane. 99Forever Sep 2015 #20

Perhaps you should read the OP more closely? n/t mhatrw Sep 2015 #21

I'm sorry, but no thanks. 99Forever Sep 2015 #22

LOL. It unites all white people! n/t mhatrw Sep 2015 #24

Really? 99Forever Sep 2015 #28

Weird AgingAmerican Sep 2015 #38

Yeah .. Funny as a heart attack .. Trajan Sep 2015 #52

I'm with you. I can't figure out what this OP is doing in GDP Doctor_J Sep 2015 #34

EVERYONE has White Privilege except fabulously wealthy White Women!!!!11!!! Romulox Sep 2015 #31

It's all about money eh? YoungDemCA Sep 2015 #65

Backatcha. Romulox Sep 2015 #66

No racism, sexism and homophobia are not all about money. mhatrw Sep 2015 #70

Most of her supporters cannot adequately articulate why they support her AgingAmerican Sep 2015 #37

They do not even try, at least not in terms of policy or issues. mhatrw Sep 2015 #48

Clinton is a rich straight white privileged corporatist. She won't do jack shit to help POC Zorra Sep 2015 #45

Well said - true words. nt. Juicy_Bellows Sep 2015 #67

I'm fairly well-aware of my privilege as a white male.[n/t] Maedhros Sep 2015 #54

This is ridiculous YoungDemCA Sep 2015 #64

I'm white Polly Hennessey Sep 2015 #68