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They're so close to getting it.... (Original Post) Nevilledog Jan 2021 OP
They would not last one day being a POC in the 60's. Irish_Dem Jan 2021 #1
Delusional or just psychotic? n/t Eyeball_Kid Jan 2021 #2
Both. Delusions are a form of psychosis. Irish_Dem Jan 2021 #3
Being a drama queen. Crunchy Frog Jan 2021 #15
They would not last one day being a POC in 2021 StarfishSaver Jan 2021 #5
Yep. They are such babies and victims. Irish_Dem Jan 2021 #9
This does not even compute with me.... LeftInTX Jan 2021 #20
Second that. Blue_true Jan 2021 #8
White males cannot accept that they are going to have to share their power with women and POC. Irish_Dem Jan 2021 #10
I agree with you. More White makes are finding out what it is like to compete Blue_true Jan 2021 #12
You have hit a factor in white male anger. Being white is not going to automatically get them Irish_Dem Jan 2021 #13
Nothing they say nowadays makes sense..... LeftInTX Jan 2021 #21
Yes it was so different back then. Adults worked hard, respected officials, followed the rules. Irish_Dem Jan 2021 #23
No, it isn't 😑 In It to Win It Jan 2021 #4
Looks like Coping MAGA ain't coping very well. KY_EnviroGuy Jan 2021 #6
One would hope that they finally realize how that feels. Blue_true Jan 2021 #7
Right now they can try to overthrow the government and act like they are on vacation. Irish_Dem Jan 2021 #11
Boy, they sure can whine! SMDH... Vivienne235729 Jan 2021 #14
What a bunch of cry babies. roamer65 Jan 2021 #16
Please do tell us exactly in what way is it similar. lunatica Jan 2021 #17
I have no idea what this means..... LeftInTX Jan 2021 #18
.. roamer65 Jan 2021 #19
White privilege at it's worse LeftInTX Jan 2021 #22

Irish_Dem

(47,133 posts)
3. Both. Delusions are a form of psychosis.
Mon Jan 25, 2021, 12:29 AM
Jan 2021

Delusions are classified as a psychotic disorder.

A delusion is a false belief that is based on an incorrect interpretation of reality.
This false belief is held firmly, despite clear evidence or proof to the contrary.
It is very difficult to dissuade people from their delusions.

The types of delusions we see from Trump and his people seem to be persecutory and grandiose.

Other reasons people could make the ridiculous statement we are discussing is low intelligence, lack of education,
or perhaps being quite sheltered. Or the person is just lying for some gain.

LeftInTX

(25,383 posts)
20. This does not even compute with me....
Mon Jan 25, 2021, 01:59 AM
Jan 2021

How can being white, be like being black in the 60s?

It just does not make sense.....

What is this person's complaint?

Is diversity killing them?

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
8. Second that.
Mon Jan 25, 2021, 12:51 AM
Jan 2021

I was a young child during the sixties, but old enough to remember how poorly my Black parents were treated, and when I finally turned old enough to work at a factory in the seventies, how a highly trained Black Accountant who moved here to be near aging parents was reduced to working beside me on a dirty, hot manufacturing line, because the businesses in my city didn’t hire Black Accountants or even any Black professional or sales person.

Irish_Dem

(47,133 posts)
10. White males cannot accept that they are going to have to share their power with women and POC.
Mon Jan 25, 2021, 12:57 AM
Jan 2021

White males have never encountered what you described. It is a foreign concept to them.

I feel so bad for the black accountant.
So many talented people have been held back.

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
12. I agree with you. More White makes are finding out what it is like to compete
Mon Jan 25, 2021, 01:10 AM
Jan 2021

for jobs without an adequate education. There was a time when a White male could go no further than high school and expect to get a job that provided a middleclass lifestyle, complete with vacation time. Those days are over, most of those jobs have been offshored, and the jobs that remain require a minimum of an associates college degree or a Trade School certificate.

Irish_Dem

(47,133 posts)
13. You have hit a factor in white male anger. Being white is not going to automatically get them
Mon Jan 25, 2021, 01:19 AM
Jan 2021

well paying jobs. Men are not attending college like in the past. And the trades are begging for apprentices.

White males do not have the world at their feet like in the past.
And they are really acting out about it.

LeftInTX

(25,383 posts)
21. Nothing they say nowadays makes sense.....
Mon Jan 25, 2021, 02:02 AM
Jan 2021

Even back then, people had to work to get ahead....
My dad worked his a__ off. Sure, he had some privilege, but he also had a work ethic..It wasn't handed to him.
These creeps just wanna get a bunch of guns and take over the world....

Irish_Dem

(47,133 posts)
23. Yes it was so different back then. Adults worked hard, respected officials, followed the rules.
Mon Jan 25, 2021, 11:07 AM
Jan 2021

Education was valued, there was a work ethic.
My parents grew up in the depression, so they were focused on putting food on the table.
And making sure their children got an education.
Bottom line is that they acted like responsible adults.

These guys are so lucky to live in America, yet they hate it.
Buy guns and play solider to overthrow the government.

I think they are spoiled, immature white guys.

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
7. One would hope that they finally realize how that feels.
Mon Jan 25, 2021, 12:42 AM
Jan 2021

How it feels to be nervous when you see a police car, even when you are innocently going about your business.

But, will they change and demand a more equitable country for EVERYONE, or are they just butt-hurt whining and insistent on maintaining the status quo that favored them above everyone else?

Irish_Dem

(47,133 posts)
11. Right now they can try to overthrow the government and act like they are on vacation.
Mon Jan 25, 2021, 01:03 AM
Jan 2021

And walk away.

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