Democrat senator BRILLIANTLY explains why he just switched REPUBLICAN

[GandD 5,966]

It's never too late to do the right thing.

The reason reparations gets such a pushback is because no one wants to take the blame in something they feel they had nothing to do with.

As much as white people are accused of not understanding black people, black people are guilty of the same thing. That much is made very apparent every day here. And its really really unfortunate.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

It was for it, then it was against it. Enslaved, then freed.

So you ARE acknowledging the part it played

[GandD 5,966]

So you ARE acknowledging the part it played

I never said the government didn't condone it. I said it also ended it. The northern abolitionist movement was eventually a success. The United States enslaved and then freed slaves.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

I never said the government didn't condone it. I said it also ended it. The northern abolitionist movement was eventually a success. The United States enslaved and then freed slaves.

And then what happened to the slaves. Poof you're free. Then what?

[GandD 5,966]

And then what happened to the slaves. Poof you're free. Then what?

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/576778-democrat-senator-brilliantly-explains-why-he-just-switched-republican/?p=7914698

[Janelle2002 3,865]

As much as white people are accused of not understanding black people, black people are guilty of the same thing. That much is made very apparent every day here. And its really really unfortunate.

Sure, there are some black people who are not understanding. Don't confuse our wanting to discuss history and the problems that black people face as not thinking white people are understanding.

You're wrong. The problem on vj is allowing posters to call black people lazy, thugs and other names and it goes unregulated until a stink is made.

Just like a reference about butsex in another thread about refugees who are gay being accepted into the U.S. which was not removed.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

As much as white people are accused of not understanding black people, black people are guilty of the same thing. That much is made very apparent every day here. And its really really unfortunate.

I don't want white people to pay. I want the government to do something. That's where my problem lies.

I have no issues with white people as a whole. Or any race for that matter.

[GandD 5,966]

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[Janelle2002 3,865]

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At this point I need to excuse myself from the conversation since it could be heading towards a conflict of interest. Keep in mind my actions can and often are/should be reviewed by other members of the Mod team.

No more mod talk. I'm finished.

I want you do stay in this topic. I only responded to your statement. You can't get away this easy. Stay please

[The Nature Boy 7,659]

Sure, there are some black people who are not understanding. Don't confuse our wanting to discuss history and the problems that black people face as not thinking white people are understanding.

You're wrong. The problem on vj is allowing posters to call black people lazy, thugs and other names and it goes unregulated until a stink is made.

Just like a reference about butsex in another thread about refugees who are gay being accepted into the U.S. which was not removed.

Every mod should have to read every thread and report it read on a spreadsheet..?

Edited November 30, 2015 by junebug1210

[GandD 5,966]

Every mod should have to read every thread and report it read on a spreadsheet..?

The "real" mods deal with real things in the upper forums. I just try to keep, to varying degrees of success, the CE&HST forum from exploding. They have quite a lot of immigration expertise and are quite dedicated to that end.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

The "real" mods deal with real things in the upper forums. I just try to keep, to varying degrees of success, the CE&HST forum from exploding. They have quite a lot of immigration expertise and are quite dedicated to that end.

And you have a lot of experience here and should dedicate yourself to out forum just as equally.

See? Get back to topic please

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

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At this point I need to excuse myself from the conversation since it could be heading towards a conflict of interest. Keep in mind my actions can and often are/should be reviewed by other members of the Mod team.

I think what Janelle is trying to say is, the comments that fly in the face of the TOS shouldn't be tolerated, regardless of the report button.

We can't expect you to catch everything, but she is correct that the tolerance level towards certain demographics is extremely lopsided.

If we make a slick-side comment towards a member or bash the majority, best believe we're getting a warning or suspension. No one has to report it. But when comments against the minority is made, unless we report it, goes unchecked.

[The Nature Boy 7,659]

The "real" mods deal with real things in the upper forums. I just try to keep, to varying degrees of success, the CE&HST forum from exploding. They have quite a lot of immigration expertise and are quite dedicated to that end.

Was just saying I am sure you don't read every post. I know myself , when it goes over about 1 paragraph I hit the scroll

I think what Janelle is trying to say is, the comments that fly in the face of the TOS shouldn't be tolerated, regardless of the report button.

We can't expect you to catch everything, but she is correct that the tolerance level towards certain demographics is extremely lopsided.

If we make a slick-side comment towards a member or bash the majority, best believe we're getting a warning or suspension. No one has to report it. But when comments against the minority is made, unless we report it, goes unchecked.

The odd thing is every side thinks they are overly moded

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

Was just saying I am sure you don't read every post. I know myself , when it goes over about 1 paragraph I hit the scroll

The odd thing is every side thinks they are overly moded

I'd say not overly, but kind of hit and miss.