Samuel L. Jackson voted for Obama because he's...

[Dakine10 5,452]

yet not a single story has been posted about him being racist. Why?

Why? Good question Slim. Lets think about that for a bit. In the context of what I explained to you about racism, what would be the reason that we haven't seen a single story?

[slim 1,530]

Why? Good question Slim. Lets think about that for a bit. In the context of what I explained to you about racism, what would be the reason that we haven't seen a single story?

Because racism is acceptable... as long as you're not white.

[luckytxn 2,265]

Because racism is acceptable... as long as you're not white.

Only whites can be racist. If you are white it may not seem fair but that is the way it is.

[Darnell 8,479]

Only whites can be racist. If you are white it may not seem fair but that is the way it is.[

I dunno - I found lots of racists in China, Malaysia, the PI, and certain parts of Italy.

None of those folks were 'white'.

Maybe you were trying to say that only whites can be racist in the CONUS? That would make more sense..

[Dakine10 5,452]

Because racism is acceptable... as long as you're not white.

Things usually work this way. When people can't find a real issue to meet their needs (ie. something to whine about), a contrived one will do.

Jackson chose Obama because of the color of his skin. That's racist.

There were no feelings involved, no preconceived notions. Strictly skin color. That's racism.

And again, if you use this as your definition of racism, then yeah, you'll see racism everywhere. The question is why?

Edited February 16, 2012 by Dakine10

[luckytxn 2,265]

I dunno - I found lots of racists in China, Malaysia, the PI, and certain parts of Italy.

None of those folks were 'white'.

Maybe you were trying to say that only whites can be racist in the CONUS? That would make more sense..

Yes I meant here. I found the Japanese and Germans to have the same views that they had before during WWII. Here I am always seeing things said that if a white had said it there would be an uproar. Definitely a double standard.

[slim 1,530]

I dunno - I found lots of racists in China, Malaysia, the PI, and certain parts of Italy.

None of those folks were 'white'.

Maybe you were trying to say that only whites can be racist in the CONUS? That would make more sense..

Pardon me for not clarifying. Yes, racism is rampant around the world. Although here, in the "non-racist" United States, our equality is not applied equally.

Things usually work this way. When people can't find a real issue to meet their needs (ie. something to whine about), a contrived one will do.

And again, if you use this as your definition of racism, then yeah, you'll see racism everywhere. The question is why?

Why do I see racism everywhere? Because it's there.

Yes I meant here. I found the Japanese and Germans to have the same views that they had before during WWII. Here I am always seeing things said that if a white had said it there would be an uproar. Definitely a double standard.

That's my point. In the so-called "equal rights" country of America, there's a blatant double standard when it comes to racism.

[Darnell 8,479]

Yes I meant here. I found the Japanese and Germans to have the same views that they had before during WWII. Here I am always seeing things said that if a white had said it there would be an uproar. Definitely a double standard.

I not see this double standard disappearing in my lifetime, or yours.

[luckytxn 2,265]

I not see this double standard disappearing in my lifetime, or yours.

Makes no difference. They can be racist all they want. We can think anyway we like in this country.

[Danno 1,228]

More to the double standard, wonder how a new magazine named "Ivory" would go over.... focused on whites, white entertainers, white sports figures politics from a white angle......

How many whites would be lining up to get on that cover... and why not?

[Nagishkaw 510]

Because racism is acceptable... as long as you're not white.

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

Because racism is acceptable... as long as you're not white.

I don't play any favourites, I hate everyone, I don't even like myself.