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Black folks here have been the long dead canaries in the DU coal mine ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #1
I think that many of us white folks are shutting up about and really reading the posts of JDPriestly Dec 2014 #7
+1 nt steve2470 Dec 2014 #9
+ another Scuba Dec 2014 #49
+100. Thanks for listening with an open-mind! Nt Anansi1171 Dec 2014 #103
No, I'm on board with you BOTH! cilla4progress Dec 2014 #2
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Because someone is Black that doesn't upaloopa Dec 2014 #3
Holy shit! Tobin S. Dec 2014 #4
You don't know shit about me. upaloopa Dec 2014 #11
I haven't claimed to know anything about you! Tobin S. Dec 2014 #15
His opinion. Your reaction makes it truth. nt TeamPooka Dec 2014 #22
DingDingding We have a winner! Upaloopa - you just proved the OP's point. Tommymac Dec 2014 #48
No jumping on the couch! marym625 Dec 2014 #119
Sorry Mom. Got a bit carried away. Tommymac Dec 2014 #128
OK then marym625 Dec 2014 #129
Actually, you start to get to know someone with 5,500+ posts. We're getting to know each other. marble falls Dec 2014 #79
Thank you for your OP JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #52
Right.. who knew.. a perfect example would pop up on this thread? Cha Dec 2014 #63
Like this one? JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #66
Precisely, Gen.. it never fails. They cannot help themselves, even in the AA Group. It's all about Cha Dec 2014 #67
You hit it on the nose there, racism is a white and white ONLY problem in america and most white randys1 Dec 2014 #106
+ ellenrr Dec 2014 #84
As you see/will see ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #151
You saw it too eh? JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #170
They may know more about black issues than you do though. bravenak Dec 2014 #6
I warned him brave - no more "shut up" or he will be blocked JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #53
Good. bravenak Dec 2014 #57
You are posting in a group, brer cat Dec 2014 #8
I didn't piss on anyone's thread. upaloopa Dec 2014 #13
Your responses in this thread BainsBane Dec 2014 #16
Your words are right there for everyone to see, you certainly did pee in this thread, & this GROUP. Raine1967 Dec 2014 #39
Let me make this clear: You don't speak for me. and as far as a 'blanket description': Raine1967 Dec 2014 #45
You most certainly did JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #54
Yes you did, for everyone to see. sheshe2 Dec 2014 #71
As opposed to your blanket references to black people, ie: "them"? Your problem is the correct .... marble falls Dec 2014 #81
You just go on and on heaven05 Dec 2014 #121
What does that even mean? notadmblnd Dec 2014 #14
Wow how disrspectful to OP! This is exactly what he was talking about. ncjustice80 Dec 2014 #23
Group Host weighing in JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #50
Just one point this is a specific forum for sanctuary from the general still_one Dec 2014 #158
two kinds of trolls: paid and unpaid steve2470 Dec 2014 #5
Wish I could rec your posting yuiyoshida Dec 2014 #12
the same goes for Asian-American related threads steve2470 Dec 2014 #35
Plus 1000 JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #55
The listening and learning part BainsBane Dec 2014 #17
yep I agree nt steve2470 Dec 2014 #28
seriously BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2014 #36
Many paid trolls all over the internet, and their main job is to get Democrats NOT to vote in 2016 randys1 Dec 2014 #108
I don't believe it for a minute. Agschmid Dec 2014 #163
they call into liberal radio shows ALL the time, they are here too randys1 Dec 2014 #167
Yup and they are called assholes, they aren't paid trolls. Agschmid Dec 2014 #189
Thom Hartmann is the one who asserted it, and I agree. Maybe he would know more randys1 Dec 2014 #202
I'm saying they don't need to pay to do it... Agschmid Dec 2014 #203
I agree but I listen to tons and tons of liberal talk radio and hear the same 7 or 8 voices randys1 Dec 2014 #205
+1000 heaven05 Dec 2014 #124
That's kinda true for many topics jeff47 Dec 2014 #10
WTF!?!? It's raining! marble falls Dec 2014 #82
It's almost as if people going on a political chat want to chat about politics... kioa Dec 2014 #105
I just did a test post on class warfare and got some denials. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #18
Don't worry..... DeSwiss Dec 2014 #19
Shut up and just listen War Horse Dec 2014 #20
Where is the barrage of threads bemoaning black-on-white racism? Doctor_J Dec 2014 #21
What's this about? bravenak Dec 2014 #25
I saw the thread on the Greatest page, clicked on it, and would like to be pointed to some of the Doctor_J Dec 2014 #29
Ok. bravenak Dec 2014 #32
Since you're here BainsBane Dec 2014 #41
No racism here at DU, just white privileged people pretending racism doesnt exist... randys1 Dec 2014 #110
Exactly and they are using pretzel logic to rationalize their position. Debating it, is futile. Tuesday Afternoon Dec 2014 #125
Go back to February 2014 JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #60
Well, the OP seemed to indicate a very recent torrent of busy, blatantly racist threads Doctor_J Dec 2014 #156
What the hell are you talking about? Where is the black on white RACISM that you whining about? Number23 Dec 2014 #174
take a look DonCoquixote Dec 2014 #272
How do you know the Color of a person on DU? Cryptoad Dec 2014 #24
Self identification. bravenak Dec 2014 #27
Self proclamation still has not meaning......you can say you are anything.... Cryptoad Dec 2014 #33
Who pretends to be black for fun and continues while getting trolled everyday by name removed? bravenak Dec 2014 #38
name removed lol rbrnmw Dec 2014 #152
I always imagine this guy. bravenak Dec 2014 #154
LOL rbrnmw Dec 2014 #161
hahahahahaha Cali_Democrat Dec 2014 #268
Don't feed the trolls. They're not worth it. They're like talk radio or shit on a dinner plate. valerief Dec 2014 #232
I agree steve2470 Dec 2014 #236
She's black JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #58
Well, I chose my screen-name for pure sh!ts and giggles ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #155
Me? JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #159
Crypto's not talking about posts in the AA group. And neither was the OP Doctor_J Dec 2014 #34
Because I'm mean? bravenak Dec 2014 #37
A Trusting Soul......... Cryptoad Dec 2014 #40
Are you talking about me? bravenak Dec 2014 #42
You are marym625 Dec 2014 #51
Thank you. bravenak Dec 2014 #56
+ 1,000,000,000... What You Said !!! WillyT Dec 2014 #26
a lot of that stuff would have been shut down by mods. mopinko Dec 2014 #30
You bring up a huge problem Fred Friendlier Dec 2014 #31
Wow, way to throw a jab in at atheists, there. F4lconF16 Dec 2014 #78
White ATHEISTS are the problem? WTF randys1 Dec 2014 #111
I don't know about "atheists"; but, they are certainly ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #162
As a white atheist I see no truth in your proclamation that we are the problem justiceischeap Dec 2014 #285
Yea, damned atheists. LiberalAndProud Dec 2014 #311
Ridiculous deflection. Feral Child Dec 2014 #319
Well said. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2014 #43
I am not easily discouraged. :) bravenak Dec 2014 #44
Good. "Don't let the bastards grind you down," as the old saying goes. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2014 #46
I have learned the most by making false assumptions over and over and having randys1 Dec 2014 #113
Melissa Harris Perry offered the following ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #164
We can confront it gwheezie Dec 2014 #47
Can you edit OP? JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #59
Will do. n/t Tobin S. Dec 2014 #86
That will go a long way to stopping nonsense JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #87
seriously do DonCoquixote Dec 2014 #253
"What that basically means for me is shutting up about it and really listening to black people." Cha Dec 2014 #61
I think suggesting that anyone needs to 'shut up' because of race to be condescending at best. kioa Dec 2014 #91
When the one person is trying to have his/her opinion ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #165
Thank you. Cha Dec 2014 #169
The DU LGBT community has gone through this animus on DU and sometimes people justiceischeap Dec 2014 #286
I agree Tobin S. that listening and learning is essential. lovemydog Dec 2014 #62
is this about the d_b Dec 2014 #64
Nope - a pattern of behavior that is rotten to the core JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #65
Mahalo for the links, Gen. Cha Dec 2014 #68
Its the polite racist that are the dangerous ones. I learned about racism at the feet of my..... marble falls Dec 2014 #85
LOL ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #166
I lived at W45th and Lorain and 140th and Puritas. In the 1950's and early 60's. Kids have to be.... marble falls Dec 2014 #168
Jesus...i am so sorry you had to experience that. randys1 Dec 2014 #325
That's just it ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #327
since a certain person asked where to find examples DonCoquixote Dec 2014 #271
He trashed the thread JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #273
of course DonCoquixote Dec 2014 #274
I have just read through your links and.... Spazito Dec 2014 #290
I took the time to read thru your links, JAG. Thanks for putting the post together Hekate Dec 2014 #313
I have been staying away from the threads marym625 Dec 2014 #69
I came back to DU to have a look around and I'm just sickened. myrna minx Dec 2014 #70
"shutting up...and really listening to black people". It's really that simple. Mister Ed Dec 2014 #72
they won;t say it DonCoquixote Dec 2014 #73
No, I think more accurately ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #171
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Well Tobin there is a real problem here Kalidurga Dec 2014 #77
swearing isn't allowed here? marym625 Dec 2014 #122
In real life I have been told that I cus bad enough to make a sailor blush Kalidurga Dec 2014 #142
This message was self-deleted by its author Corruption Inc Dec 2014 #80
Even if there were a lot of posts like that here (which I have not seen) Tobin S. Dec 2014 #89
Words only carry what power we give them. kioa Dec 2014 #95
That's not exactly what I said. Tobin S. Dec 2014 #97
You wrote the OP. If you don't want people to listen to you, you're going about it in an odd manner. kioa Dec 2014 #98
Welcome to being black in America JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #100
Did I do something wrong? If so, say what it is. kioa Dec 2014 #102
You might want to read through the the first pae of posts in this group JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #107
You made an issue specifically with MY comment & by extension with me. kioa Dec 2014 #109
I never told you to shut up JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #112
You engaged me. If you have a problem with anything I have said, please, say so. kioa Dec 2014 #118
This is enough JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #120
Very well. Lets take a step back. kioa Dec 2014 #126
You are not understanding the op. bravenak Dec 2014 #127
At no time have I ever kioa Dec 2014 #130
That's because the op is not about you. bravenak Dec 2014 #132
Because statements addressed to the public.... kioa Dec 2014 #136
Hey, guess what? bravenak Dec 2014 #137
Strange. The OP telling others to "shut up" doesn't address me. kioa Dec 2014 #141
Hey! bravenak Dec 2014 #144
"shutting up" is NOT the point of OP. heaven05 Dec 2014 #143
You are demonstrating your views on race BainsBane Dec 2014 #267
I have zero problem with you JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #131
Your first sentence of your post and the first sentence of your final paragraph directly contradict kioa Dec 2014 #135
Your participation is up for review JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #140
Do you realize gollygee Dec 2014 #180
you are so obviously not listening to what other posters are telling you fishwax Dec 2014 #270
The point is to listen BainsBane Dec 2014 #265
you were never told, specifically, to shut up heaven05 Dec 2014 #139
There is a collection of letters though heaven05 Dec 2014 #138
Those are absolutely descriptions of 300 years of abuse. kioa Dec 2014 #146
well good heaven05 Dec 2014 #147
I think my original statement was fairly bland & self apparent. kioa Dec 2014 #148
your original statement heaven05 Dec 2014 #149
You're right. He didn't tell one person to "shut up". He told many people to "shut up" kioa Dec 2014 #150
"shut up" = white people need to listen and learn steve2470 Dec 2014 #153
I simply made the very simple statement that kioa Dec 2014 #157
what you were doing with this dead-horse beating Kali Dec 2014 #186
I did JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #201
Yeah, you were way to kind to that one... giftedgirl77 Dec 2014 #257
what are you talking about? rbrnmw Dec 2014 #185
I don't agree with your assessment of DU. yes there are racists, ellenrr Dec 2014 #83
It's not just about the recent conflicts with the police Tobin S. Dec 2014 #90
Someone alerted on this thread? JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #93
Yes. I got a PM about it. Tobin S. Dec 2014 #94
well, I'll defer to you, bec. I haven't been a regular poster for very long. I think ellenrr Dec 2014 #96
They haven't been though JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #99
I think it's bad enough to have racist posts anywhere on DU, but there are special ellenrr Dec 2014 #104
I've been a host here for awhile JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #114
Appreciate that. I'm glad to be here. I'll probably read more than write, ellenrr Dec 2014 #115
I agree with his assessment JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #92
The simple truth about this place is there is a large group of rightwingers, who post in certain randys1 Dec 2014 #116
I think if you complain in Ask the Admin JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #117
Funny ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #173
I bet HE was! JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #176
Perhaps ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #177
Well it's not childish if it's true! JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #179
lol rbrnmw Dec 2014 #182
& now that his posting priveleges have been revoked... giftedgirl77 Dec 2014 #318
LOL ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #324
that is so not true about you rbrnmw Dec 2014 #181
Thanks ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #184
You have no such history gollygee Dec 2014 #187
Perhaps, but the fabricated B.S. got the hide. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #188
Yes ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #172
It's out there, ellen. Feral Child Dec 2014 #320
WOW!!! bravenak Dec 2014 #323
It was your posts that made me look Feral Child Dec 2014 #326
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There are members of the white community who have taken their privilege for granted. Baitball Blogger Dec 2014 #101
The problem abelenkpe Dec 2014 #123
+1 bravenak Dec 2014 #133
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Great discussion heaven05 Dec 2014 #145
And made it all about those two words JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #160
Thanks, Tobin. Though this will fall on deaf ears like so many other OPs imploring people to get out Number23 Dec 2014 #175
I use to trash the threads and was not going to comment rbrnmw Dec 2014 #183
"White people here do not seem to understand that without the black community the Democratic party Number23 Dec 2014 #178
Agreed ferverently with all you said. And they are shameless and refuse to listen. freshwest Dec 2014 #194
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Well said, Number23! Spazito Dec 2014 #291
Yes yes yes Hekate Dec 2014 #314
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Hopefully you'll be out of here before you get a chance to even see my post Number23 Dec 2014 #191
lol, thanks to that (deleted) poster, who in the last paragraph, ellenrr Dec 2014 #192
Damn. I feel neglected! n/t 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #266
oh you didn't make the list? ellenrr Dec 2014 #278
Where have I seen this before? JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #199
You've read that here at least twice before from other one post wonders. marble falls Dec 2014 #200
I think I know who that is rbrnmw Dec 2014 #204
Thanks for preserving this post. I always want to see the Name Removed posts. kwassa Dec 2014 #208
" I wonder if this is our old friend .... now on vacation." Number23 Dec 2014 #218
There is no jury mechanism to reveal a pattern of abuse .... kwassa Dec 2014 #221
DU will be "saved" by "making it open to more conservative views"?! Hekate Dec 2014 #315
the Carlton Banks thing was such a joke JI7 Dec 2014 #193
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It is getting worse by the hour...Why is this alleged liberal message board dominated randys1 Dec 2014 #206
Did you happen to see this Op posted in AA just a few minutes ago? bravenak Dec 2014 #207
that guy came from Stormfront-lite (Discussionist) or the real Stormfront steve2470 Dec 2014 #209
I think so too. bravenak Dec 2014 #210
You are being attacked by long time members of DU, why shouldnt rightwing racists from randys1 Dec 2014 #212
Name removed is the most prolific poster right now. bravenak Dec 2014 #216
OK, now "name removed" is not one poster, right? "name removed" is racist after randys1 Dec 2014 #223
Yeah Randy, you so funny! bravenak Dec 2014 #224
yes they post junk about DU steve2470 Dec 2014 #217
Oh, god... bravenak Dec 2014 #219
Dear god no, where is this? Is it hidden already? randys1 Dec 2014 #211
Why would you assume that was sarcasm? Do you think someone posted that ironically Number23 Dec 2014 #213
I meant when I started to read it I thought it was, it was so outlandish, so racist randys1 Dec 2014 #214
They believe it, Randy. They do Number23 Dec 2014 #220
Blaming racial divide in American on Black people is like randys1 Dec 2014 #226
It is hidden. bravenak Dec 2014 #215
Holy crap! gollygee Dec 2014 #222
Umm hmm, proof baby!!! bravenak Dec 2014 #225
OMG bravenek rbrnmw Dec 2014 #227
I was actually mildly surprised at the boldness. bravenak Dec 2014 #228
I am just so sick of the shit rbrnmw Dec 2014 #229
I am just so USED to this shit. bravenak Dec 2014 #230
being use to it doesn't make it any less sickening though rbrnmw Dec 2014 #231
So true. bravenak Dec 2014 #233
I don't think it's nerve. I think it's deperation and fear, knowing their time has passed. arcane1 Dec 2014 #238
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Because you care about DU so much after one day? bravenak Dec 2014 #237
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I'm glad I'm not forced to read DU posts. arcane1 Dec 2014 #240
That goes both ways now don't it? bravenak Dec 2014 #241
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You're oppressing me right now. bravenak Dec 2014 #244
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Did you just call me a nigger? bravenak Dec 2014 #252
I need to step away for an hour or 2 rbrnmw Dec 2014 #259
I know. bravenak Dec 2014 #261
Journal - did you just call me a nigger JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #275
These people are a trip!! bravenak Dec 2014 #276
No - but I will look later JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #279
I noticed that too this summer. bravenak Dec 2014 #280
They don't seem to be too fond of anyone marym625 Dec 2014 #289
Never!! bravenak Dec 2014 #292
totally get that! marym625 Dec 2014 #293
.... bravenak Dec 2014 #294
Well you know I have to marym625 Dec 2014 #295
bravenak, sorry to break in here, off topic Feral Child Dec 2014 #322
Awesome. I never use those words even in private circles. I hate hate and hate words. Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2015 #328
Me too!! I hate them so much. bravenak Apr 2015 #329
Seems there will always be 2 types of people in this world Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2015 #330
Yes we do. bravenak Apr 2015 #331
For the first time in history, white men are expected to treat non-whites and women with civility arcane1 Dec 2014 #246
I do not understand the anger at not being special anymore. bravenak Dec 2014 #249
I think it's hard for them to accept being equal to people they thought were inferior to them arcane1 Dec 2014 #254
A great deal of self-loathing is required too. Comfortable people don't act this way. arcane1 Dec 2014 #296
I'm thinking our friend ain't much to look at. bravenak Dec 2014 #298
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Another one!!! bravenak Dec 2014 #284
And they continue to prove my point. arcane1 Dec 2014 #297
Stupidest people in the world. bravenak Dec 2014 #299
There is definitely an undercurrent of sexual insecurity/envy in many of those posts. arcane1 Dec 2014 #300
For suuure. bravenak Dec 2014 #301
It's weird how obsessed they are with the inherent awesomeness of black men. bravenak Dec 2014 #304
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I feel like I have my own TMZ. bravenak Dec 2014 #306
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Lol! bravenak Dec 2014 #308
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I'm taking a nap, so, see you at 3, lol!! bravenak Dec 2014 #310
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who says only whites can be racist? Have you a good what privilege means? "for the sake of du"???? uppityperson Dec 2014 #242
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You poor thang!! bravenak Dec 2014 #247
And to save DU!!!1 arcane1 Dec 2014 #248
Hahahahahaha!!!! bravenak Dec 2014 #250
Another one preserved for posterity. It's acting on me like a purgative... Hekate Dec 2014 #316
So many people actually refuse to believe things could be so bad for other human beings. Dont call me Shirley Dec 2014 #234
side note DonCoquixote Dec 2014 #255
wow, it seems like Stormfront emptied their sewers to troll this thread steve2470 Dec 2014 #258
Indeed, and MIRT is ON FIRE! They're PPR'ed before I even realize they've replied to me arcane1 Dec 2014 #260
yes MIRT rocks!!!! steve2470 Dec 2014 #263
The MIR team did a fantastic job this weekend too! JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #277
maybe more people than you realize are doing that. Jackpine Radical Dec 2014 #262
Unfortunately, the ones that aren't marym625 Dec 2014 #264
That's no doubt true. Jackpine Radical Dec 2014 #287
For me as well marym625 Dec 2014 #288
KICK & REC! Feral Child Dec 2014 #269
Fantastic OP. Thanks for writing it. riqster Dec 2014 #281
Rec before, kicking now... MrScorpio Dec 2014 #282
I do think that the ignorant asses (i.e. trolls of the internet) Bill USA Dec 2014 #312
++ ellenrr Dec 2014 #321
KnR for a better New Year here Hekate Dec 2014 #317
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