2020 Politics Thread - Enter At Your Own Risk - RULES IN OP

[JeremyNick]

Originally Posted by dbackschamp2001

What's controversial about diversity training? The ones I've been to in the past didn't seem controversial just common sense, so I'm just curious.

[Jopeal]

Originally Posted by Siberian13

Post office was fun today dropping off packages to get scanned. One lady was mad she was moved out of line because she had to fill out paperwork. Everyone else had their stuff in order. She was yelling and trying to talk over the next customer trying to be helped and then started asking for a supervisor. Then she said she wasn't helped because she's the only N***** in here. I just started laughing. You can't make this stuff up. One guy was working and then another guy came back from break and started helping people and everyone got taken care of before her. It was so enjoyable to watch her and just laugh. Please save calling people racist for when it’s actually happening or eventually no one will care if you just keep using it for any reason.

Stress is a helluva drug. A lot of folks here are taking a similar prescription.

[rcmb3220]

Originally Posted by dbackschamp2001

I believe diversity is an old wooden ship.

I mean you seem like a very open minded person, but I'm sure there are other people you work with that could benefit from this. It isn't always about you.

I’m not sure if this is a fair response, but it’s absolutely hilarious.

[tpeichel34]

Originally Posted by Jopeal

I think the movement is somewhat of a necessary evil at this point. I'm neither for or against it. I acknowledge their perspective and continue to live my life. Trump has been the worst president in modern history for race relations in America and extremism is it's result.



There is clearly no listening going on from your end. I posted two direct quotes that summarize how BLM the slogan and it's meaning has been interpreted by a large percentage of the U.S. population. I posted how it is very possible to be in support with some of the message and protests while being against violence, and the defunding of the police but you both completely sidestepped that in favor of doubling down on the rhetoric that the organization is sewing discord in the country. I heard you the first few times.

If neither of you can actually contend that black people (and other ethnic minorities in the U.S.) have had lifelong struggles for social justice and that there is a movement to shed light on this issue, I really don't think there's a dialogue to be had here. Mike, feel free to post quotes from BLM if you feel like doing so. I'll gladly read them.



Indeed

I said that maybe my perception is wrong and that the BLM movement has helped Americans view black people more positively. I don't because their actions don't match their words. You seem to view the movement positively, but I haven't heard anyone that agrees with you.

Rewarding BLM with accolades and dump trucks of cash after the rioting and violence, is like taking your child out for ice cream and buying them a new bike after they smash all their toys and throw a rock through your big screen TV.

How can it possibly be good that we are rewarding anti-social, destructive behavior?

[mike1498]

Originally Posted by Jopeal

I think the movement is somewhat of a necessary evil at this point. I'm neither for or against it. I acknowledge their perspective and continue to live my life. Trump has been the worst president in modern history for race relations in America and extremism is it's result.

I posted two direct quotes that summarize how BLM the slogan and it's meaning has been interpreted by a large percentage of the U.S. population. I posted how it is very possible to be in support with some of the message and protests while being against violence, and the defunding of the police but you both completely sidestepped that in favor of doubling down on the rhetoric that the organization is sewing discord in the country. I heard you the first few times.

If neither of you can actually contend that black people (and other ethnic minorities in the U.S.) have had lifelong struggles for social justice and that there is a movement to shed light on this issue, I really don't think there's a dialogue to be had here. Mike, feel free to post quotes from BLM if you feel like doing so. I'll gladly read them.

Okay so whats the difference of me supporting Trump because I like most his policies but I think he's a POS and you supporting BLM because the intention is good but a lot of people in management are POS.

[wood minis]

Originally Posted by mike1498

Okay so whats the difference of me supporting Trump because I like most his policies but I think he's a POS and you supporting BLM because the intention is good but a lot of people in management are POS.

The difference is Trump is the President and is undermining the rule of law by his corrupt, self-interest with support from his Republican enablers.

[cnewby]

Originally Posted by wood minis

The difference is Trump is the President and is undermining the rule of law by his corrupt, self-interest.

[Siberian13]

Originally Posted by Jopeal

Stress is a helluva drug. A lot of folks here are taking a similar prescription.

Stress is definitely bad for your health. But has to be even worse when you factor in entitlement and ignorance.

[Astros19]

Originally Posted by dbackschamp2001

What's controversial about diversity training? The ones I've been to in the past didn't seem controversial just common sense, so I'm just curious.

You do understand not everyone thinks the same as you, right?

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[wood minis]

Originally Posted by cnewby

So you don't feel like Trump is corrupt?

[mike1498]

Originally Posted by wood minis

The difference is Trump is the President and is undermining the rule of law by his corrupt, self-interest with support from his Republican enablers.

And the other consist of some anarchist. Good to know where your priorities are. I hold Trump to the same standard as everyone else. That means regardless if you are the POTUS or a baker your one responsibility in life is to be a decent human. They both fail horribly.

[cnewby]

Originally Posted by wood minis

So you don't feel like Trump is corrupt?

So you don't feel like BLM is corrupt?

[blackbears86]

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

GOP Governor uses logic:

https://www.sunherald.com/news/coron...244199797.html

I like his explanation regarding "herd immunity" and why it is not a reasonable approach in regards to this virus.

[wood minis]

The idea that black lives matter should be a given.

[wood minis]

Originally Posted by cnewby

So you don't feel like BLM is corrupt?

I don't know much about the BLM leadership. But I do know that black lives matter.

[wood minis]

Where I live the protests have been peaceful with a full spectrum of support.

[mike1498]

Originally Posted by wood minis

I don't know much about the BLM leadership. But I do know that black lives matter.

Every person's response so far that says they support BLM. It's actually amazing to me. I can't tell if the left actually don't know who their management consist of or it's an easy deflection. Don't feel bad, the last three lefties had the same response as you.

[trixstar]

I’m old enough to remember when Fox said Obama using selfie stickTm was “undignified” and accused him of “demeaning the office”

[Astros19]

Originally Posted by wood minis

I don't know much about the BLM leadership. But I do know that black lives matter.

Most of us new that long before BLM.

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[Siberian13]

Originally Posted by wood minis

The idea that black lives matter should be a given.

You would think. But people still think they have to protest something that it obvious because they are blind and ignorant.

[wood minis]

Originally Posted by Siberian13

You would think. But people still think they have to protest something that it obvious because they are blind and ignorant.

Or people were genuinely outraged by video of 4 cops pinning down a black man to the pavement with one kneeling on his neck until he died.

[tpeichel34]

Originally Posted by wood minis

The idea that black lives matter should be a given.

Of course, it is a stupid slogan.

[mike1498]

Originally Posted by wood minis

Or people were genuinely outraged by video of 4 cops pinning down a black man to the pavement with one kneeling on his neck until he died.

Mad enough to burn down a city.

[wood minis]

Originally Posted by trixstar

I’m old enough to remember when Fox said Obama using selfie stickTm was “undignified” and accused him of “demeaning the office”

or how about when they went after Obama for using a bike helmet when he was riding a bike and juxtaposing that against a shirtless Putin with an an automatic weapon.

[Dielon]

Originally Posted by dbackschamp2001

It really depends on what line of work you are in. There are many jobs that will let you say any ape shint crazy things without being terminated. Maybe try running for congress? If you feel something is so important for you to speak up about then why do you fear losing your job over it?

I still have not heard a definition of diversity yet. The left thinks they own this word, and that is the problem. It means more than skin color, it means diversity of thought, which means people have a diversity of values. This is the way the world works. Is that 'ape s*** crazy'? I don't think so.