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bravenak

(34,648 posts)
244. You never answered the question in my op, tho.
Thu Mar 19, 2015, 04:34 PM
Mar 2015

You go first.
I'll wait patiently for your answer.

I love everybody, even my detractors at this site. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #1
It does not happen. bravenak Mar 2015 #4
yes, every white person is exactly the same in how they treat or relate to cali Mar 2015 #8
Stop and frisk. bravenak Mar 2015 #12
SB 1070 here in Arizona and similar anti-immigration azmom Mar 2015 #247
Screaming about the 'hordes' coming across the border. bravenak Mar 2015 #250
Demanding that we brown people show azmom Mar 2015 #276
Yep. Sherriff Joe. bravenak Mar 2015 #293
"Stop and Frisk" is not the SOP across the U.S. Jenoch Mar 2015 #479
It happens in many places from Diego to the Bay, from Miami to NY. bravenak Mar 2015 #481
You are implying that all law enforcement agencies Jenoch Mar 2015 #489
Most do it whether it is policy or not. bravenak Mar 2015 #490
Again, I'm not denying that it happens, Jenoch Mar 2015 #496
It does not matter if it is sop. It should stop since we know it happens. bravenak Mar 2015 #498
Wow, talk about damning with faint praise CreekDog Mar 2015 #514
I'm not defending. Jenoch Mar 2015 #635
She is making perfect sense - Has there ever been a policy that authorizes blm Mar 2015 #29
Big surprise LOL you did NOT disappoint LOL NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #89
ain't nothing funny about you insinuating that I"m a racist. It's vile and it's a lie. cali Mar 2015 #155
I dont have to IMPLY anything, your words and attitude are here for all to see NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #202
oh please. don't be so transparent. it's obvious that's what you've done on more cali Mar 2015 #238
Bullying? Not my intention. Actually I was hoping you would stop for a minute and think NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #243
White people ARE all racist, in varying degrees. The problem is that they continue to deny it. Liberal_Stalwart71 Mar 2015 #454
I think sometimes we use the word "racist" when we should actually be using the word "bigot" notadmblnd Mar 2015 #527
No, I mean racist. I'm very clear on the meaning, thanks. Liberal_Stalwart71 Mar 2015 #622
ALL people are racist, in varying degrees AgingAmerican Mar 2015 #573
Are you claiming to be a victim of reverse racism? CreekDog Mar 2015 #515
There is no such thing as reverse racism AgingAmerican Mar 2015 #574
Yup CreekDog Mar 2015 #637
There is a difference between racism & prejudice 7962 Mar 2015 #258
Everybody has prejudices, only those in power can be racists NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #262
So the Klan arent racists? 7962 Mar 2015 #267
It's white supremacy that gives them any power at all. bravenak Mar 2015 #270
Damn right, and the most terrified I've ever been was in a little town in northern Virginia- raven mad Mar 2015 #336
Even if I were white I would have had a heart attack. bravenak Mar 2015 #344
Not in 1964 in Virginia you wouldn't! raven mad Mar 2015 #359
Ha ha!! bravenak Mar 2015 #362
so all white people are in power? you seem to be contradicting yourself. ND-Dem Mar 2015 #442
What utter nonsense mythology Mar 2015 #576
sigh NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #582
Sociology only deals with institutions and groups, not individuals AgingAmerican Mar 2015 #577
Sure, but racial prejudice IS racism! When you have an aversion to someone else based solely on race Liberal_Stalwart71 Mar 2015 #457
Huh? Chauvinism is NOT racism. Guess it depends on which Webster's you look up 7962 Mar 2015 #521
Where did I write or imply that chauvinism = racism. I posted the definition Liberal_Stalwart71 Mar 2015 #623
I know it wasnt YOU, but i also posted from Webster's. And that one doesnt mention it. 7962 Mar 2015 #629
Jesus, yet another idiotic post. Goodbye! Liberal_Stalwart71 Mar 2015 #648
This message was self-deleted by its author one_voice Mar 2015 #398
Um, no... one_voice Mar 2015 #399
Sorry, this is not up for debate, some things are just facts NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #400
Sorry your opinion aren't facts... one_voice Mar 2015 #402
Trust me, I am not the original author of this statement of fact, I am just a white NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #404
Great, then it should be no problem to give... one_voice Mar 2015 #408
Bravenak's only mistake is her implied exclusion of other race Scootaloo Mar 2015 #494
no links or facts necessary, history is the only link necessary heaven05 Mar 2015 #654
Yes, they ARE facts. If you are white, you enjoy certain privileges that come with having white skin Liberal_Stalwart71 Mar 2015 #459
I thought you said.... ND-Dem Mar 2015 #443
Everybody who grows up in a society where race has salience is racist to some degree, and that ND-Dem Mar 2015 #441
Cali's not a racist, and is one of the stronger anti-racist voices on DU Scootaloo Mar 2015 #491
+100 heaven05 Mar 2015 #652
Her post does NOT claim that we whites are all alike. It merely clarifies tblue37 Mar 2015 #132
I don't think that's what brave is trying to say, cali - raven mad Mar 2015 #329
Affirmative Action! I've had white women come at me in hostility, assuming that I got to one of the Liberal_Stalwart71 Mar 2015 #451
Exactly a point I tried to make several years ago. raven mad Mar 2015 #322
I'll take what I can get. bravenak Mar 2015 #326
Birmingham............... raven mad Mar 2015 #331
I love my sweet tea extra sweet. bravenak Mar 2015 #370
Well put. I couldn't agree with you more. davidsilver Mar 2015 #357
That I have detractors on this site or that I love everybody. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #361
LOL! That we should love everyone even though we should hold them accountable. davidsilver Mar 2015 #367
like- love- trust- respect DustyJoe Mar 2015 #383
I thinka generalization like this is pointless- and worse. cali Mar 2015 #2
People got upset at the fact that a black woman hates whit people in this anti black nation. bravenak Mar 2015 #7
I'm not upset...I am disappointed... DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #10
So is she. bravenak Mar 2015 #18
so everyone who disagrees with her who is white is a racist? what else could be cali Mar 2015 #34
No. I think we have 50 million racists in this nation. bravenak Mar 2015 #131
Thank you for the generous underestimate. Jackpine Radical Mar 2015 #215
I agree. It will take her time. It took me until my twenties. bravenak Mar 2015 #256
If you really think that then sadly you are part of the problem. 7962 Mar 2015 #278
There are millions of them. Fifty million is being conservative. bravenak Mar 2015 #282
If you really think thats true, then its a lost cause. 7962 Mar 2015 #288
It is not about voting for Obama or Clinton. bravenak Mar 2015 #292
Then how are blacks any different than whites, according to your point in the OP? 7962 Mar 2015 #301
I never said any of that. bravenak Mar 2015 #303
It isn't that big a number, it is absurd to think that no way a quarter or a third of whites are TheKentuckian Mar 2015 #549
And the words of people like Banks just gives ammo to the racists out there. 7962 Mar 2015 #583
Moved the goal posts a significant minority isn't "most" but rather an unfortunate too many TheKentuckian Mar 2015 #659
you have no empathy heaven05 Mar 2015 #675
And of course, you have no idea what I've been through in my life, nor I you. 7962 Mar 2015 #683
I'm stating 200 million. I'm one of them. jobycom Mar 2015 #433
This was a great post. We have gotten so many great posts on this thread. bravenak Mar 2015 #438
excellent heaven05 Mar 2015 #650
I think there are many more than that, my friend. Many more. And sorry. White liberals are worse. Liberal_Stalwart71 Mar 2015 #464
I am so glad you showed up. I can't keep myself from saying what needs to be said. bravenak Mar 2015 #468
Don't you know the new rules? When we call out racism that makes US racists. It's ridiculous, right? Liberal_Stalwart71 Mar 2015 #474
Thank you! bravenak Mar 2015 #480
Yeah, what you said. Back in that day, It shocked me too. IsItJustMe Mar 2015 #499
geez heaven05 Mar 2015 #200
+1! nt tblue37 Mar 2015 #138
I would then offer her this DonCoquixote Mar 2015 #218
I'm about to get you, hold you butt. bravenak Mar 2015 #233
money DonCoquixote Mar 2015 #332
It was the plastic surgery to remove her ethnic features we were upset about. bravenak Mar 2015 #338
you totally heaven05 Mar 2015 #651
actually no DonCoquixote Mar 2015 #662
hopefully she'll sort things out one day heaven05 Mar 2015 #668
people went overboard on the Azalia Banks business cali Mar 2015 #16
They do it to Kanye. bravenak Mar 2015 #24
Kanye is a huge star, and he gets attention not for hating on white people or racists, but geek tragedy Mar 2015 #30
DId you even get an answer yet? Or just white people knee jerk reacting defensively because NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #91
No answers. Just anger, accusations of racism and recriminations. bravenak Mar 2015 #95
I can understand why she feels that way but it makes me feel bad... DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #32
I know you are. She is young and bitter. We all go through that and have to overcome. For our sanity bravenak Mar 2015 #407
Why should she hate people based on treestar Mar 2015 #81
She has recieved alot more hate than she gives out. bravenak Mar 2015 #92
Well I didn't do any of that so why does she hate me? treestar Mar 2015 #99
She probably doesn't. bravenak Mar 2015 #106
well turn that around, and you get what POC ask them selves every day of the week. bettyellen Mar 2015 #522
True. Yet the solution doesn't seem to lie in treestar Mar 2015 #525
"possitivty" sounds nice, but is basically asking POC to STFU about their struggles, and to solve bettyellen Mar 2015 #535
No it's not treestar Mar 2015 #565
POC are looking for support and for white people to recognize the day to day effects of racism and bettyellen Mar 2015 #566
I am white get the red out Mar 2015 #124
Are you a minority? NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #94
No treestar Mar 2015 #102
So you are never going to learn, I guess. Too bad, if so called liberals cant learn there is NO NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #196
Victimhood must be comfortable in some way. treestar Mar 2015 #395
Victim? LOL NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #397
Lol- actually those who speak up do because they are strong.... bettyellen Mar 2015 #628
I just love this question. romanic Mar 2015 #640
I don't like her because she is an abject moron... Oktober Mar 2015 #123
As do you. bravenak Mar 2015 #127
If she doesn't like me because I am white upaloopa Mar 2015 #139
She doesn't know enough about life yet. bravenak Mar 2015 #143
Could be upaloopa Mar 2015 #150
neither do 18-year-old skinheads, but they don't get a pass. ND-Dem Mar 2015 #450
They are not the victims of white supremacy, now are they? bravenak Mar 2015 #497
Actually they are casualties of it AgingAmerican Mar 2015 #644
No they are the aggressors, not victims. bravenak Mar 2015 #646
People have a problem, and rightly so, with someone saying they HATE a group of Marr Mar 2015 #165
There are 50 million white racists in America. bravenak Mar 2015 #169
There are lots of racists, yes-- and this woman is one of them. Marr Mar 2015 #174
Who no plie on on cheney? The war criminal? bravenak Mar 2015 #175
I don't even know what Cheney's remarks were. Marr Mar 2015 #181
Of course you don't. His were ignored to focus on her. bravenak Mar 2015 #184
Well, I'm not shocked and angered so I can't help you. Marr Mar 2015 #229
I don't need to defend her. bravenak Mar 2015 #234
There have been a million pile-on posts on Cheney. cwydro Mar 2015 #197
I would make that suggestion hfojvt Mar 2015 #47
I'm with you on this OP, a horrid use of the DU forum GitRDun Mar 2015 #620
It's a great OP heaven05 Mar 2015 #653
Gosh H2O Man Mar 2015 #3
should ... only one reason and it is selfish ... and to love on indiviual basis Tuesday Afternoon Mar 2015 #5
That makes sense. I love because it makes me whole. bravenak Mar 2015 #9
I want to help get past the blockades whether we go under/over/through them, matters not to me. Tuesday Afternoon Mar 2015 #115
to be the recipient of heaven05 Mar 2015 #287
Thank you for the awesome post! bravenak Mar 2015 #294
Bravo! marym625 Mar 2015 #416
he committed suicide heaven05 Mar 2015 #435
I wish I could rec your post Marrah_G Mar 2015 #649
(( )) blm Mar 2015 #41
((amen)) Tuesday Afternoon Mar 2015 #117
The only colored group I ever loved was Pink Floyd BeyondGeography Mar 2015 #6
and nobody in the group was named Floyd, either. kwassa Mar 2015 #13
You've both left me comfortably numb . . . n/t JustAnotherGen Mar 2015 #15
I can't think of a reason Kalidurga Mar 2015 #11
I missed something JustAnotherGen Mar 2015 #14
Search the Azelea Banks threads nt Catherine Vincent Mar 2015 #19
Oh - her! JustAnotherGen Mar 2015 #20
I can understand one "hating" or suspicious of any group where a significant portion tolerate or Hoyt Mar 2015 #17
Smack my ass and call me sally JustAnotherGen Mar 2015 #33
LOL. And the right wingers invited that racist to the State of the Union Speech. Hoyt Mar 2015 #43
what is that? is there a point to it? ND-Dem Mar 2015 #453
Painted with a big brush H. Cromwell Mar 2015 #21
I said as a group, not individuals. bravenak Mar 2015 #27
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White people burn cop cars and don't get shot when they riot. bravenak Mar 2015 #39
Only white people H. Cromwell Mar 2015 #54
I see riots full of white only faces at hockey riots. bravenak Mar 2015 #59
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blacks didn't do anything to whites as a group CreekDog Mar 2015 #386
Yes, and they often burned black *people*, too--and often not even for tblue37 Mar 2015 #140
They looked like they were having so much fun!! bravenak Mar 2015 #142
Hockey riots? ProudToBeBlueInRhody Mar 2015 #339
That is probably the one asian guy in the riot. bravenak Mar 2015 #342
Has there ever been a 'hockey riot' in the USA? AgingAmerican Mar 2015 #632
I believe I was confusing the pumpkin riot with a hockey riot. bravenak Mar 2015 #633
The business owners should sue black America JustAnotherGen Mar 2015 #66
Good idea! H. Cromwell Mar 2015 #83
You have a good sense of humor! JustAnotherGen Mar 2015 #96
Dear God did you really type... one_voice Mar 2015 #417
Your last sentence proves how racist you are! Bigot! Liberal_Stalwart71 Mar 2015 #466
And Cromwell has been vaporized. alp227 Mar 2015 #421
oops, looks like the mask is slipping CreekDog Mar 2015 #411
What else does the poster have to say on the subject? CreekDog Mar 2015 #363
Wow. The only no vote. bravenak Mar 2015 #369
well the thing about that poster is, he's quite sensitive about things he thinks are anti-white CreekDog Mar 2015 #385
I see a pattern. bravenak Mar 2015 #389
funny thing is, if their positions were so popular, why would someone need more than one account? CreekDog Mar 2015 #391
Yep. I agree. bravenak Mar 2015 #403
Yes- you have the right to hate them JustAnotherGen Mar 2015 #31
That is the main reason this pisses me off so much. bravenak Mar 2015 #42
I know - that's probably why I never clicked on those threads JustAnotherGen Mar 2015 #51
I think he stole that heart from a young man. bravenak Mar 2015 #56
Me too JustAnotherGen Mar 2015 #61
And I say, get that money, girl! bravenak Mar 2015 #65
I'm out of touch JustAnotherGen Mar 2015 #70
Oooh! I loooove that bang bang song. bravenak Mar 2015 #104
Reparations are an absolute necessity, anything less is a crime. NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #100
But it will never happen. I'm glad she is taking them however she can. bravenak Mar 2015 #113
Because love is better than hate. Orsino Mar 2015 #22
I don't think anyone should love any group of people. Human beings are human beings. geek tragedy Mar 2015 #23
Not because white people, as a group, deserve it. But because . . . pnwmom Mar 2015 #25
It has not worked. bravenak Mar 2015 #28
Black people are the most loving and forgiving people on earth! We've already tried this shit! Liberal_Stalwart71 Mar 2015 #467
Why should women like any men when as a group they are often sexist? CJCRANE Mar 2015 #26
Do you have an answer? bravenak Mar 2015 #35
Prove to us that you are not anti-semitic and islamaphobic. CJCRANE Mar 2015 #44
Why? I'm an atheist. I don't ever care about religion. bravenak Mar 2015 #49
Being Jewish is also a culture and ethnicity. Being muslim is also a culture. CJCRANE Mar 2015 #52
This is about America and the black/white issue that came up. bravenak Mar 2015 #53
It is the exact same logic that you are using. If you can't see that CJCRANE Mar 2015 #57
Whatever. bravenak Mar 2015 #62
Boy, you're doing a great job on building that strawman. (nt) jeff47 Mar 2015 #90
That's the point. It's the same logic as the OP. CJCRANE Mar 2015 #101
No, it really isn't. jeff47 Mar 2015 #107
I'm not sure where you got that from. My point is the same. CJCRANE Mar 2015 #112
I see it as the oppressed hating their oppressor. Not just azmom Mar 2015 #281
yep. just about cali Mar 2015 #38
Yup. n/t progressoid Mar 2015 #207
No reason pscot Mar 2015 #36
Personally stage left Mar 2015 #40
I'm like that too. bravenak Mar 2015 #45
Well stage left Mar 2015 #58
Too many to hate. Causes health problems, imo. bravenak Mar 2015 #74
And there you have it - "Causes health problems" tularetom Mar 2015 #178
Love? ismnotwasm Mar 2015 #46
I agree. Love was just how I feel. bravenak Mar 2015 #130
No there isn't ismnotwasm Mar 2015 #283
I see. 99Forever Mar 2015 #48
Black people should not 'like' or 'love' white people, in my opinion. At least not KingCharlemagne Mar 2015 #50
+1 ismnotwasm Mar 2015 #60
. kwassa Mar 2015 #68
Are you sure you intended to respond to me? If so, I am missing your KingCharlemagne Mar 2015 #128
nah, I posted in the wrong spot ... sorry! kwassa Mar 2015 #134
The guilty parties are dead by now treestar Mar 2015 #79
The "guilty parties" may be dead (debatable), but their heirs continue to KingCharlemagne Mar 2015 #125
What would constitute healing? treestar Mar 2015 #396
These are damned good questions and, as a white person, I'm not sure KingCharlemagne Mar 2015 #545
I guess today is defend homophobic bigots day Prism Mar 2015 #55
That's why I didn't pay attention to those threads JustAnotherGen Mar 2015 #71
Not shocking, just tiresomely divisive Prism Mar 2015 #80
I agree JustAnotherGen Mar 2015 #93
I'm content to observe and listen Prism Mar 2015 #179
You've got an ally in me JustAnotherGen Mar 2015 #273
I'm glad we had this exchange =) Prism Mar 2015 #284
Just so you know... Behind the Aegis Mar 2015 #493
Thanks, BtA Prism Mar 2015 #508
I so agree with you, Prism. Sissyk Mar 2015 #406
The lack of nuance Prism Mar 2015 #509
this is an excellent post. cali Mar 2015 #135
some of these intentionally divisive and incendiary threads get locked Doctor_J Mar 2015 #349
This message was self-deleted by its author ND-Dem Mar 2015 #463
I agree. I hope you were not around to witness the defend Louis Farrakhan day(s). n/t demmiblue Mar 2015 #254
Where in the OP was her homophobia defended? Gormy Cuss Mar 2015 #414
Let's put it in parallel terms Prism Mar 2015 #507
Not at all parallel. Gormy Cuss Mar 2015 #532
I'll ask my lily white daughter why her brown boyfriend loves her...and get right back to you...not Sheepshank Mar 2015 #63
I said 'as a group, not individuals'. bravenak Mar 2015 #67
and I said, why should the guy that likes a white girl hate "her" whole group? Sheepshank Mar 2015 #208
I have no idea why a guy who likes a girl SHOULD hate anybody. bravenak Mar 2015 #211
People should not hate people period. As for you question, "what have white people done as a group" still_one Mar 2015 #64
It is a trust issue. And i explicitly said 'things we have not fought and died for'. bravenak Mar 2015 #154
I see what you did there AgingAmerican Mar 2015 #325
Calm down. My question was more about trust building and why there has not been enough of it. bravenak Mar 2015 #327
Trust cannot exist alongside hatred AgingAmerican Mar 2015 #334
We need to build trust then. bravenak Mar 2015 #384
Because they don't want to be LIKE White People..? Democrats_win Mar 2015 #72
Great answer. bravenak Mar 2015 #183
How do you even go outside? Oktober Mar 2015 #73
Door. bravenak Mar 2015 #82
Lol! kwassa Mar 2015 #85
Do you go around accusing everyone else of racism at every opportunity... Oktober Mar 2015 #328
Are you always this outraged? Boy you are pissed at me aaaalll the time. bravenak Mar 2015 #333
You are confused... Oktober Mar 2015 #343
I think you are pissed. bravenak Mar 2015 #346
It seems to please you... Oktober Mar 2015 #348
U mad bro? bravenak Mar 2015 #351
Why would I be? Oktober Mar 2015 #354
Dunno. bravenak Mar 2015 #356
Still not sure why you would think that... Oktober Mar 2015 #364
Cause you seem mad everytime you say anything to me. bravenak Mar 2015 #368
No, you are FAR from good. Too bad you cant see that, most of us can. NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #378
Black men and women are getting shot down in the streets and have to deal with fucking racism every Liberal_Stalwart71 Mar 2015 #473
Hatred sucks treestar Mar 2015 #75
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I don't need to be loved in my group. Texasgal Mar 2015 #77
I'd follow you. bravenak Mar 2015 #149
Should is always a strong word The2ndWheel Mar 2015 #78
I can understand that. bravenak Mar 2015 #147
The civil rights Act of 1964? Takket Mar 2015 #84
Not good enough. Drug war takes care of all of those advances. bravenak Mar 2015 #88
so your saying it is just as bad for a black person now as it was before 1964? Takket Mar 2015 #116
It is nearly just as bad. bravenak Mar 2015 #126
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I don't understand how I would love or hate any person or group of prayin4rain Mar 2015 #87
I know. It wasn't for you. Just for the folks shocked that a black woman in America might resent bravenak Mar 2015 #97
Yeah, i thought about it more and i resent the 1% collectively, prayin4rain Mar 2015 #105
That was what I got from her too. bravenak Mar 2015 #108
Agreed. :) n/t prayin4rain Mar 2015 #109
Except that the 1% actually holds power, through their money, their connections, and their ND-Dem Mar 2015 #475
Good point treestar Mar 2015 #111
If you're a Christian, it's pretty straightforward lumberjack_jeff Mar 2015 #98
My daughter, who is white, has a very good friend, who is black adigal Mar 2015 #103
Thank you. bravenak Mar 2015 #152
Judging people as a group is illogical, regardless of direction RedCappedBandit Mar 2015 #110
This. The outrage I hear whenever a black person dares to comment on tblue37 Mar 2015 #114
Thank you for understanding my point. bravenak Mar 2015 #119
Please see my post #132, in response to just that sort of reflexive outrage. nt tblue37 Mar 2015 #136
Oops! I meant post #132, not #137. nt tblue37 Mar 2015 #228
It's interesting how we are getting lots of MLK azmom Mar 2015 #307
And the more racist one is, the more resentment at when a black person adigal Mar 2015 #318
Nothing really. Loving a group of people is illogical LittleBlue Mar 2015 #118
I agree. bravenak Mar 2015 #120
Well, I resent the 1% so I guess I'm in the same boat. n/t prayin4rain Mar 2015 #121
I hate what they do LittleBlue Mar 2015 #129
Agreed. But I think Banks meant that she hates what they do, too. n/tk prayin4rain Mar 2015 #145
Probably. I don't blame her LittleBlue Mar 2015 #162
Agreed. n/t prayin4rain Mar 2015 #203
quick question or trick question? guillaumeb Mar 2015 #122
I have moved passed the hate phase years ago. bravenak Mar 2015 #141
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There are more white racists than there are black people in AMERICA. No. bravenak Mar 2015 #161
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Sheer numbers. bravenak Mar 2015 #170
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Far fewer black HATE whites even though many have GOOD reason. bravenak Mar 2015 #176
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There is no black KKK. You are wrong. bravenak Mar 2015 #189
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When did the panthers burn white people and lynch them? bravenak Mar 2015 #205
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Sorry. The KKK is WAY worse. They are PROUD of their history of burning negroes. bravenak Mar 2015 #220
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You never answered the question in my op, tho. bravenak Mar 2015 #244
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No. bravenak Mar 2015 #253
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Whatever. bravenak Mar 2015 #264
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That is called answering a question with a question. bravenak Mar 2015 #255
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Then why are you here on this thread? Something attracted you. bravenak Mar 2015 #280
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Bye bye ismnotwasm Mar 2015 #345
They finally got rid of this guy? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2015 #492
Seriously? NOLALady Mar 2015 #225
So what? ismnotwasm Mar 2015 #341
I'll let Dr. King answer that one: Damansarajaya Mar 2015 #133
Not everyone us Dr. king. Not everyone is able to handle white supremacy. bravenak Mar 2015 #146
If you treat people as a race and not as an individual upaloopa Mar 2015 #137
Reject it then. bravenak Mar 2015 #144
You are redefining racism in this context ismnotwasm Mar 2015 #337
This message was self-deleted by its author upaloopa Mar 2015 #340
But she is talking about a race of people and NOT individuals. How is that so hard to understand? Rex Mar 2015 #645
I'm not going to read the other posts on this thread. F4lconF16 Mar 2015 #148
You get an A. Perfect. That is exactly what I mean. bravenak Mar 2015 #151
Don't you know ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2015 #153
Glad you read my mind. bravenak Mar 2015 #159
i don't know, but Enrique Mar 2015 #156
Fear not hate. bravenak Mar 2015 #347
I don't know why they should, given the history and present conditions. My guess is that Jefferson23 Mar 2015 #158
I agree, thank you Jefferson. bravenak Mar 2015 #166
You're most welcome and a great question you posed for all to consider. Jefferson23 Mar 2015 #390
Because everyone should love everyone fxstc Mar 2015 #160
Even the 50 million white racists that the rest of the white people largely ignore as a problem? bravenak Mar 2015 #164
"Even the 50 million white racists" EX500rider Mar 2015 #221
Oh, it's you. Hai. bravenak Mar 2015 #424
Hi....I'll take is as no, you just pulled that figure out of the air. EX500rider Mar 2015 #610
I was being kind and conservative in my estimate. bravenak Mar 2015 #612
everyone fxstc Mar 2015 #520
I think each Dorian Gray Mar 2015 #163
It would be nice but it does not hapoen that way. bravenak Mar 2015 #173
That's not true Dorian Gray Mar 2015 #188
There are way more of you so there should be millions of you in the streets. bravenak Mar 2015 #191
I can't speak for anyone else other than myself Dorian Gray Mar 2015 #214
I think they should do it everywhere. bravenak Mar 2015 #484
yes Dorian Gray Mar 2015 #519
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Hate is a destructive emotion that we should all try to avoid. totodeinhere Mar 2015 #171
You're not obligated to like anyone... NaturalHigh Mar 2015 #177
"even if i am a homophobe… so wat? i still make more $ than you.. still have an extra hole.. Bluenorthwest Mar 2015 #180
There is a saying that goes... one_voice Mar 2015 #182
Yes. She is an asshole, no doubt. bravenak Mar 2015 #204
I understand what you're saying... one_voice Mar 2015 #279
That was good. A good post. bravenak Mar 2015 #291
Thanks. Your comment about taking your white friends to the hood made me laugh... one_voice Mar 2015 #360
I think she need therapy. bravenak Mar 2015 #366
It's the same shock expressed at Rev Wright's understanding of America malaise Mar 2015 #185
+1 bravenak Mar 2015 #186
Which is why I did a thread the other day about Wright...BTW, reverse the roles past 200+ yrs NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #212
+1,000 malaise Mar 2015 #393
"As a group" is the problem, isn't it? LiberalAndProud Mar 2015 #190
As a group i think something needs to be done. bravenak Mar 2015 #192
I have struggled to try to figure out how to change someone else's mind LiberalAndProud Mar 2015 #224
excellent question heaven05 Mar 2015 #194
Let me know what you come up with.nt bravenak Mar 2015 #217
I did, I hope it's clear enough heaven05 Mar 2015 #289
Take out the words "black" and "white", and ask the question again. Donald Ian Rankin Mar 2015 #195
Humans should love humanity. Why single out "groups"? cry baby Mar 2015 #198
Not a single reason really. Starry Messenger Mar 2015 #199
Thank you. bravenak Mar 2015 #213
What have rich white people, as a group, done for anyone but themselves? nt valerief Mar 2015 #201
Nothing. bravenak Mar 2015 #210
Created millions of jobs NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #219
Nope. Customers did that. nt valerief Mar 2015 #223
I added "at $7 an hour and no benefits" but even with that, you are right...I stand corrected NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #226
Yes, I got your point with the $7/hour. The rich white men did that, of course, once the customers valerief Mar 2015 #227
Your response is very valuable to me because as a business person my first reaction to NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #230
The greatest change in the world usually comes from those willing to love their enemies. liberal_at_heart Mar 2015 #206
I like that. bravenak Mar 2015 #209
Thank you. I've always been fascinated with how much grace and dignity African Americans carried liberal_at_heart Mar 2015 #222
Useless clickbait Android3.14 Mar 2015 #231
Thanks for the kick! bravenak Mar 2015 #242
I would have to say, nothing. sheshe2 Mar 2015 #232
I love you to. bravenak Mar 2015 #239
Solution to racism here: chknltl Mar 2015 #235
I'm with that!!!! Best solution! bravenak Mar 2015 #237
Platform smatform, it's officially in the Liberal Agenda now! chknltl Mar 2015 #375
Please!! I'm dying!! bravenak Mar 2015 #380
Thanks chknltl Mar 2015 #392
I would love it on SNL... bravenak Mar 2015 #394
I just sent a potential DU OP to your inbox chknltl Mar 2015 #418
I read it. bravenak Mar 2015 #419
It's the same thing accdg to my shrinks at the VA chknltl Mar 2015 #423
Quick Translation... Why should black people not be racist? DesMoinesDem Mar 2015 #236
This is racist? AMERICA is racist, lol. bravenak Mar 2015 #240
Post removed Post removed Mar 2015 #245
Your post is ill concieved and deviod of thought. bravenak Mar 2015 #263
Post removed Post removed Mar 2015 #286
Still think you are not that awesome yourself. bravenak Mar 2015 #312
And you sound like Hannity. Reverse Racism!!! The scourge!!! Bane of Anerica!! bravenak Mar 2015 #313
Yep, I'm just like Hannity because I'm offended by racism. If you say so. DesMoinesDem Mar 2015 #387
Where have I ever said I hate white people? bravenak Mar 2015 #388
You started a thread that tried to justify racism (i.e. hatred of an entire race of people) DesMoinesDem Mar 2015 #434
Why would you think I started the thread to Justify racism. bravenak Mar 2015 #437
Indeed it is. n/t Skip Intro Mar 2015 #452
Understanding may not be possible but empathy is..... BlueSky3 Mar 2015 #246
Thank you, great response. bravenak Mar 2015 #268
Thanks. BlueSky3 Mar 2015 #319
One should decide who they love or hate abelenkpe Mar 2015 #248
True. bravenak Mar 2015 #265
My family loves me. secondvariety Mar 2015 #252
You should not care. Good that you don't. bravenak Mar 2015 #259
Every major civil rights achievement in the U.S. has been made possible by Matterate Mar 2015 #257
I said things WE (black people) have not fought and died for. We fought and died for that. bravenak Mar 2015 #260
That was the part of your question that I found unrealistic. Jim Lane Mar 2015 #428
Ok. bravenak Mar 2015 #436
Why should white people love black people? doc03 Mar 2015 #266
That is not an answer. bravenak Mar 2015 #269
I think that is the answer your question deserves. The question itself is doc03 Mar 2015 #277
I thought you... CreekDog Mar 2015 #669
I come back here some, the Discussionist is populated with doc03 Mar 2015 #672
Answer: Because it's the only thing that helps us grow. byronius Mar 2015 #271
Thank you. bravenak Mar 2015 #306
As a group, NOLALady Mar 2015 #272
Yeah, it's the trust part. I wish we could trust, but we know better. bravenak Mar 2015 #305
I just want to point out that everyone loves me. AngryAmish Mar 2015 #274
True! bravenak Mar 2015 #297
To be better than the racists. mmonk Mar 2015 #285
Yep. Good reason. I like it. bravenak Mar 2015 #295
In love, I don't think there are any "shoulds", bravenak - raven mad Mar 2015 #296
Yeah I think it's more of a trust issue myself. bravenak Mar 2015 #304
There, we agree 100%, dear friend! raven mad Mar 2015 #315
. bravenak Mar 2015 #321
I remember Mom saying to Dad "what difference does it make?" He was a bigot. raven mad Mar 2015 #324
Your mom was smart! And cool. Dad was lucky to have her. bravenak Mar 2015 #330
We kids were the lucky ones - raven mad Mar 2015 #352
Poor guy. bravenak Mar 2015 #355
Once he got up here he changed a LOT! This stupid state forces you to! raven mad Mar 2015 #365
There's probably not a good reason HappyMe Mar 2015 #298
Great answer. I agree. bravenak Mar 2015 #299
Quick question...Why should native americans love white people? Rex Mar 2015 #300
Perfect. bravenak Mar 2015 #302
I believe white privilege trumps everything else. Rex Mar 2015 #309
Many think it is their god given right. bravenak Mar 2015 #310
I just cannot bring myself to be an athiest. I stopped at agnostic. Rex Mar 2015 #316
I'm like that too. Agnostic-atheist. bravenak Mar 2015 #320
LOL! Rex Mar 2015 #323
There are other places along the spectrum between love and hate Bettie Mar 2015 #308
Hate is what she feels. I use caution at all times. You never know who will be the next one. bravenak Mar 2015 #311
I'm not entirely sure what you're getting at Bettie Mar 2015 #314
She hates white people because of racist white people. bravenak Mar 2015 #317
Why should black people love the gays? ProudToBeBlueInRhody Mar 2015 #335
I don't see any reason why black people brer cat Mar 2015 #350
Respect and trust. bravenak Mar 2015 #353
Why should anyone love anyone? PeteSelman Mar 2015 #358
True that. bravenak Mar 2015 #373
Another flame throwing post with no useful information or opinion GitRDun Mar 2015 #371
You did not understand the question. It's not me that hates anybody. bravenak Mar 2015 #372
I understood the post perfectly. GitRDun Mar 2015 #376
Lol! I get plenty of attention. bravenak Mar 2015 #379
Why should white people love black people? Aerows Mar 2015 #374
Good answers. bravenak Mar 2015 #381
Well don't get all misty-eyed thinking I'm perfect. Aerows Mar 2015 #415
I'm pissed about Winds of Winter not being out. bravenak Mar 2015 #448
I know Aerows Mar 2015 #469
That is why I never started that series. bravenak Mar 2015 #476
Jon Snow Aerows Mar 2015 #495
How did I miss this? bravenak Mar 2015 #517
I think a majority of white people oppose overt racism, but until White Privaledge is addressed. Agnosticsherbet Mar 2015 #377
Thank you. bravenak Mar 2015 #382
White people in America (as a whole) have a lot of work to do on privilege and racism.... steve2470 Mar 2015 #401
Thank you Steve. bravenak Mar 2015 #405
Putting the Brave in Bravenak! Anansi1171 Mar 2015 #409
I agree that I cannot defend her homophobia at all. bravenak Mar 2015 #410
Do you support desegregation? XemaSab Mar 2015 #412
What? That is not an answer. bravenak Mar 2015 #413
So why would you want to be around people you don't trust? XemaSab Mar 2015 #431
We don't really have a choice in this world, do we? bravenak Mar 2015 #432
Segregation was the status quo for centuries XemaSab Mar 2015 #444
Did I ever say I was against integration? Or that I wished they hadn't overturned it? bravenak Mar 2015 #445
Here's what you said: XemaSab Mar 2015 #455
They were the ones offended at the idea that a young black woman hated white people bravenak Mar 2015 #458
Doesn't that sort of lead to the converse of respectability politics? XemaSab Mar 2015 #470
I do not understand what you mean. Sorry. bravenak Mar 2015 #471
"I'll trust white people when every last one stops being racist" = XemaSab Mar 2015 #609
Who said that? bravenak Mar 2015 #611
Do you think most white people are racist? XemaSab Mar 2015 #613
What reason do they have to trust them? bravenak Mar 2015 #614
Why should white people trust black people? XemaSab Mar 2015 #615
We never oppressed you. Or enslaved white people. bravenak Mar 2015 #616
QED XemaSab Mar 2015 #617
Wow, girl! no wonder brave is part of your name. marym625 Mar 2015 #420
Name Removed is my biggest fan! bravenak Mar 2015 #422
amen to that! marym625 Mar 2015 #429
. bravenak Mar 2015 #447
Thank you all for the awesome thread!! bravenak Mar 2015 #425
start forest fire with post, go shopping. guillaumeb Mar 2015 #427
I was here tending my thread all day long. bravenak Mar 2015 #446
it was a joke. not clearly indicated. guillaumeb Mar 2015 #552
Sorry dear. bravenak Mar 2015 #554
the feeling is mutual guillaumeb Mar 2015 #556
I love the emoticons. bravenak Mar 2015 #559
'Love?' No reason. elleng Mar 2015 #426
Awesome. And true. bravenak Mar 2015 #439
Pizza. nt Zorra Mar 2015 #430
Yes. I love pizza. bravenak Mar 2015 #440
The poster is referring to the "Tombstone" that used to be displayed on posters' profiles KamaAina Mar 2015 #561
I know. bravenak Mar 2015 #562
Not at all. It was an attempt at humor, and sarcasm, meaning white people invented pizza, Zorra Mar 2015 #598
Thank god!! bravenak Mar 2015 #601
Why should White people do anything to "make Black people" like them? Skip Intro Mar 2015 #449
Oh, look who it is. bravenak Mar 2015 #456
No answer as usual. n/t Skip Intro Mar 2015 #461
You had none yourself to my op. bravenak Mar 2015 #462
first post since December? CreekDog Mar 2015 #663
his first post since December CreekDog Mar 2015 #664
This thread uspet him horribly. bravenak Mar 2015 #665
well, AverageJoe90 and H. Cromwell were both banned that day CreekDog Mar 2015 #666
True. They needed a representative and ge was happy to fill that role. bravenak Mar 2015 #667
god help me, I just saw this.... steve2470 Mar 2015 #658
85% of black people identify as Christians madville Mar 2015 #460
I'm not. And christianity is full of bad stuff too. Like 'slaves obey your masters'. bravenak Mar 2015 #465
Would you hate whites if you were black? Stellar Mar 2015 #472
I am black. bravenak Mar 2015 #478
I don't hate white people... Stellar Mar 2015 #483
I don't hate white people either. bravenak Mar 2015 #485
Sorry you had to deal with that hatred, Stellar Mar 2015 #500
I know they were there. I mean something bigger. I think it's time. bravenak Mar 2015 #502
We shall over come some day.... Stellar Mar 2015 #503
I'll be saying for years to come. bravenak Mar 2015 #504
as a black, I think this is a dumb question DeadEyeDyck Mar 2015 #477
You do not have to like it. bravenak Mar 2015 #482
Hard to find a good reason, if you're speaking of us white folks in general. Ken Burch Mar 2015 #486
My solution is to build trust. bravenak Mar 2015 #488
We always have the choice of feeding our higher angels or our IsItJustMe Mar 2015 #487
all people should love all people. Sarcastica Mar 2015 #501
They don't sadly. bravenak Mar 2015 #506
Do you mean "they don't" or "we don't". Sarcastica Mar 2015 #523
Simple answer ... because they are people ... slipslidingaway Mar 2015 #505
The entire civil rights movement was confrontational. bravenak Mar 2015 #518
I don't know if you heard about Common's comment, Jamaal510 Mar 2015 #510
I think he got that wrong. bravenak Mar 2015 #511
Not too long ago, Jamaal510 Mar 2015 #512
That is very dissapointing thinking about that. bravenak Mar 2015 #513
What is this romanic Mar 2015 #516
For Common to say what he did, Jamaal510 Mar 2015 #634
One of the best of all times. NCTraveler Mar 2015 #524
I see why there are so many minorities here. bravenak Mar 2015 #529
I have no clue of the racial breakdown of this site. NCTraveler Mar 2015 #533
Of course you have no clue about it. bravenak Mar 2015 #536
Truly makes no sense. NCTraveler Mar 2015 #543
They have that power. You did not even bother reading the thread. bravenak Mar 2015 #546
Understood. NCTraveler Mar 2015 #550
I am telling you the truth. bravenak Mar 2015 #553
I do have an idea that this site is good at driving bigots away. NCTraveler Mar 2015 #558
What the hell does this bullshit even mean? bravenak Mar 2015 #560
Act innocent as if you didn't claim this site..... NCTraveler Mar 2015 #567
Please just stop. You got everything 100 percent wrong and I believe it was on purpose. bravenak Mar 2015 #568
I have got nothing wrong. NCTraveler Mar 2015 #571
Please just leave me alone. bravenak Mar 2015 #572
You should not comment direclty to the debate,..... NCTraveler Mar 2015 #575
Please leave me alone. bravenak Mar 2015 #578
Your words are there to read. NCTraveler Mar 2015 #579
Leave me alone. bravenak Mar 2015 #580
How can you claim I am wrong, NCTraveler Mar 2015 #585
You need to leave me alone and do your own research. bravenak Mar 2015 #586
I have not picked apart posts of yours. NCTraveler Mar 2015 #590
I swear I told you to leave me alone. bravenak Mar 2015 #592
This can start you off and you can work your way backwards through time, while leaving me alone. bravenak Mar 2015 #589
Love the writing of MrScorpio. NCTraveler Mar 2015 #593
I never said I wanted to be more inclusive of bigots. You did. Now leave me alone. bravenak Mar 2015 #596
Once again, don't make an innacurate claim against me..... NCTraveler Mar 2015 #603
Yes. US MINORITIES calling out BIGOTS all the time is why many of US have left. bravenak Mar 2015 #604
Nice one eighty. NCTraveler Mar 2015 #605
I have said this over and over on DU. Even wrote an op about it last year in AA. bravenak Mar 2015 #606
You backed up your position multiple times... NCTraveler Mar 2015 #607
I'm glad you realized you were wrong! Since I told you bye bye until you get it. bravenak Mar 2015 #608
You know what? romanic Mar 2015 #641
Don't care. bravenak Mar 2015 #643
The problem is that you don't know shit about me. bravenak Mar 2015 #647
I came at you foul romanic Mar 2015 #670
Worry about yourself. bravenak Mar 2015 #671
I'll mind mines honey romanic Mar 2015 #673
You still here? bravenak Mar 2015 #674
There are indeed black people here. KamaAina Mar 2015 #563
My point is that the party is full of us and there are so FEW here. bravenak Mar 2015 #564
Well, that sucks. KamaAina Mar 2015 #569
People are very sensitive. bravenak Mar 2015 #570
Seems like an Inflammatory question meant to drive the race wedge deeper. NM_Birder Mar 2015 #526
Way to get out of answering. You did not need to reply. Thanks. bravenak Mar 2015 #528
you too. I'll answer, bet you won't. I don't hate or distrust black people as a group, NM_Birder Mar 2015 #537
I remember hateful stuff from you. bravenak Mar 2015 #538
Sure. NM_Birder Mar 2015 #542
Bye. bravenak Mar 2015 #544
Because they are people. LWolf Mar 2015 #530
They don't love us. They show us by how our society is run in white supremacy. bravenak Mar 2015 #534
You are doing exactly what I'm referring to. LWolf Mar 2015 #539
It is hard to love white supremacy. bravenak Mar 2015 #541
True. LWolf Mar 2015 #626
It took me years to separate the people from the policy they benefit from. bravenak Mar 2015 #627
I agree with that. LWolf Mar 2015 #636
Why should anyone hate a group based on skin color? MellowDem Mar 2015 #531
They hate the oblivious beneficiaries of white supremacy. bravenak Mar 2015 #540
I'm not surprised... MellowDem Mar 2015 #618
Yep. Can't do anything about stuff we don't understand. bravenak Mar 2015 #619
I agree with that... MellowDem Mar 2015 #621
b/c historically they have been punished terribly when they have not smiled and shucked and jived TheSarcastinator Mar 2015 #547
I think we may be just about done shucking and jiving. bravenak Mar 2015 #548
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PBIDOWTFYAM. UrbScotty Mar 2015 #555
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I don't think I've ever seen a thread with this many replies JustAnotherGen Mar 2015 #581
Remember the one about restarting a draft by some liz lady? bravenak Mar 2015 #584
Let's get it up there JustAnotherGen Mar 2015 #587
I'm on my way, what time is dinner? bravenak Mar 2015 #591
Lori Sansone JustAnotherGen Mar 2015 #594
Is it walking in place? bravenak Mar 2015 #597
Yep walking in place! JustAnotherGen Mar 2015 #599
All right, I think that is workable. bravenak Mar 2015 #600
Sounds like a meal I will make heaven05 Mar 2015 #661
This may yet overtake the kudzu thread as DU's longest KamaAina Mar 2015 #588
Omg!! bravenak Mar 2015 #595
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Problem with this "Quick question".. not exactly well thought out. 2banon Mar 2015 #624
Many were outraged to find that some young black people don't like or trust white people. bravenak Mar 2015 #625
True Enough! I guess it seemed like such a pedestrian question if not simply a rhetorical devise... 2banon Mar 2015 #630
I hope the same people participate next time. bravenak Mar 2015 #631
Great question. ZombieHorde Mar 2015 #638
Thank you. I agree with you. bravenak Mar 2015 #639
I don't know JonLP24 Mar 2015 #642
one final comment heaven05 Mar 2015 #655
Thank you. bravenak Mar 2015 #660
The only reason would be from compassion WhiteTara Mar 2015 #656
Because you have to love others to love yourself. Hate the actions not the person. McCamy Taylor Mar 2015 #657
Judging character linked to melanin in your skin? gordianot Mar 2015 #676
Should have read the thread. bravenak Mar 2015 #677
I did, makes me sad on many different levels, no fault of yours. gordianot Mar 2015 #678
This particular issue depresses me too. bravenak Mar 2015 #679
In the early 1970's I took a class on Slavery in Missouri known at the time as Black Studies. gordianot Mar 2015 #680
That is a shocking tale in more ways than one. bravenak Mar 2015 #681
Life is complicated there are some relatives you may not want to know about. gordianot Mar 2015 #682
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