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He apparently had a show on cnn+Today is the day I learned that Rex Chapman was more than the name for a twitter account.
Im not agreeing with this, but the idea of an "uncle Tom" is hardly a new arguement.Well, when the best tool in your toolbox is labeling, and not coherent argument, this the corner you paint paint yourself into.
(Holy mixed metaphor, wondering if I could've squeezed one more trade in there somewhere?)
Yep, of course not. I'm just pointing out the folly of the means by the quick-to-label folks.Im not agreeing with this, but the idea of an "uncle Tom" is hardly a new arguement.
And if those Racists of Color claim they're not racist, white supremacist, corporate fascists, it's simply proof that they ARE racist, white supremacist, corporate fascists.Racism and white supremacy and corporate fascism are behaviors and those behaviors are institutionalized into policies and practices. It is possible for someone who is not white to perpetuate white supremacy and corporate fascism, and make racism more prevalent.
Also a former NBA player.He apparently had a show on cnn+
Didn’t know that…
Once again, the label is not a new one. Its not a matter of cognitive dissonance and some incoherent arguement. Its pretty straight forward. Hes calling him an Uncle Tom. Either you agree with that or you dont, but your framing of it as some sort of illogical rambling is just not accurate.Yep, of course not. I'm just pointing out the folly of the means by the quick-to-label folks.
But those initial claims of racism dont come from nowhere. There are reasons for those claims.And if those Racists of Color claim they're not racist, white supremacist, corporate fascists, it's simply proof that they ARE racist, white supremacist, corporate fascists.
Oh, I know. White supremacy is in the æther. It's insidious.But those initial claims of racism dont come from nowhere. There are reasons for those claims.
Once again I will acknowledge the Uncle Tom label is not a new one. You're equating this with "Back, White Supremacist." I think the latter is clearly a step too far.Once again, the label is not a new one. Its not a matter of cognitive dissonance and some incoherent arguement. Its pretty straight forward. Hes calling him an Uncle Tom. Either you agree with that or you dont, but your framing of it as some sort of illogical rambling is just not accurate.
I dont believe Clarence Thomas is consciously making a decision to hurt African Americans. However, I also dont believe he is intouch with the poor in this country and his decisions will likely have a disproportionate effect on people of color. Does that make him racist? Probably not. Just out of touch.Once again I will acknowledge the Uncle Tom label is not a new one. You're equating this with "Back, White Supremacist." I think the latter is clearly a step too far.
You started out seeming to say you don't agree with it, BWS, either. Confused where you stand exactly.
Good post. But take the biggy, the Roe reversal. You don't believe CT knows that a disproportionate number of Black women have abortions? Or travel to another state would be a hardship on poorer demographics?I dont believe Clarence Thomas is consciously making a decision to hurt African Americans. However, I also dont believe he is intouch with the poor in this country and his decisions will likely have a disproportionate effect on people of color. Does that make him racist? Probably not. Just out of touch.
And I dont agree with the position, but I dont think its out of line to have the discussion.
Same can be said for the current administration in the White House. Out of touch with the everyday people and people that need help the most. It’s maddening.I dont believe Clarence Thomas is consciously making a decision to hurt African Americans. However, I also dont believe he is intouch with the poor in this country and his decisions will likely have a disproportionate effect on people of color. Does that make him racist? Probably not. Just out of touch.
And I dont agree with the position, but I dont think its out of line to have the discussion.
I dont believe Clarence Thomas is consciously making a decision to hurt African Americans. However, I also dont believe he is intouch with the poor in this country and his decisions will likely have a disproportionate effect on people of color. Does that make him racist? Probably not. Just out of touch.
And I dont agree with the position, but I dont think its out of line to have the discussion.
He is probably aware of that, but he is a conservative and someone who really buys into individualism. His beliefs are probably strongly influenced by his own survivorship bias.Good post. But take the biggy, the Roe reversal. You don't believe CT knows that a disproportionate number of Black women have abortions? Or travel to another state would be a hardship on poorer demographics?
Absolutely, but each politician, party, campaign is likely insulated from the masses in different ways. I think the influence of corporate money exacerbates this problem.Isn't that literally EVERY person in power, especially elected officials? None of them are really "in touch", outside of what their campaign manager tells them to say.
Survivorship bias? I like that.He is probably aware of that, but he is a conservative and someone who really buys into individualism. His beliefs are probably strongly influenced by his own survivorship bias.
Absolutely, but each politician, party, campaign is likely insulated from the masses in different ways. I think the influence of corporate money exacerbates this problem.
Absolutely. Clarence Thomas is a success. I dont disgree with that at all. He beat the odds. The problem is just because he beat the odds, it doesnt change the odds.Survivorship bias? I like that.
I suppose though, one man's survivor example is another man's success example.
The 2 party system is great at one thing: perpetuating the 2 party system. Having said that, it doesnt mean the Christian Right is not a danger to our society. When you tie peoples salvation to their political beliefs, democracy becomes an after thought. For that reason, I dont believe that both parties are equally as bad.You can 100% remove the "I think" part. There isn't a politician, elected official or political party that has the best interest of the people as their #1 priority. It's all about the $. That's why it's so comical that people still get worked up over democrat vs republic. Too stupid to realize it's exactly what the political parties want them to focus on, not the ineffectiveness of the elected officials.
But the odds of what?Absolutely. Clarence Thomas is a success. I dont disgree with that at all. He beat the odds. The problem is just because he beat the odds, it doesnt change the odds.
The 2 party system is great at one thing: perpetuating the 2 party system. Having said that, it doesnt mean the Christian Right is not a danger to our society. When you tie peoples salvation to their political beliefs, democracy becomes an after thought. For that reason, I dont believe that both parties are equally as bad.
The odds that your will be able to achieve upward social mobility.But the odds of what?
Being a SCOTUS justice? Making it through law school? Not fathering children outside of marriage? Not allowing his child to be aborted?
Not the highest of bars, the latter.
No. They arent the same. At Kiwanis we had a guy who was running for a state congressman seat come talk. He very comfortably said he believes in a biblical interpretation of the law. Thats a whole new level of crazieness that I am not seeing from the left.Both parties are 100% equally as bad, you just don't see it because your views align a little closer with one than the other. Both parties thrive on hate and divisiveness and if people don't believe that, then they are exactly the person they're targeting.
At the end of the day, neither party truly serves you, align with your beliefs or give a shit about what you think, because you aren't lining their pocketbooks.
No. They arent the same. At Kiwanis we had a guy who was running for a state congressman seat come talk. He very comfortably said he believes in a biblical interpretation of the law. Thats a whole new level of crazieness that I am not seeing from the left.
It doesn't cost any money to make sure your kid has done his homework, or he's not running with gangs, or selling drugs ...The odds that your will be able to achieve upward social mobility.
Those things might not seem like the highest of bars, but when a kid is born in poverty, poor family dynamics with poor education, then poverty tends to perpetuate itself.
Racism and white supremacy and corporate fascism are behaviors and those behaviors are institutionalized into policies and practices. It is possible for someone who is not white to perpetuate white supremacy and corporate fascism, and make racism more prevalent.
No, shes not just as crazy. Its drastically different. I feel sorry for you that you insist on being an "enlightened centrist". You need to pretend that both are equally bad in order to pretend that the rights behaivor is normal. Youre clearly blinded to the situation.Again, comes down to your interpretation and views. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is just as crazy on the other end of the spectrum, but that won't be admitted by democrats, because of the political party letter next to her name.
I'm sorry that you don't see both parties have dangerous and reckless people. It's the problem the R and D parties have created to assure they stay in power and are able to get away with the shit they do.
Was it racist when Samuel Jackson said it?Seems pretty racist.
Racism and white supremacy and corporate fascism are behaviors and those behaviors are institutionalized into policies and practices. It is possible for someone who is not white to perpetuate white supremacy and corporate fascism, and make racism more prevalent.
What if mom is a single mom forced to work 3 jobs? Still not hard to make sure your kid is staying out of trouble? Like I said, poverty perpetuates itself.It doesn't cost any money to make sure your kid has done his homework, or he's not running with gangs, or selling drugs ...
Poor POC make it all the time in this country. Don't even know the language. Still flocking here for the chance.
Sure that's hard. Do-able. But very hard.What if mom is a single mom forced to work 3 jobs? Still not hard to make sure your kid is staying out of trouble? Like I said, poverty perpetuates itself.