The obsession with African Americans (money, states, status, murder)

[Nairobi]

I've noticed that several of you seem to be extremely passionate about issues concerning Black Americans, which is odd, since many of our distinct concerns and experiences are impertinent to the average citizen. We all know that Whites don't really feel that their status as the first class citizens of this nation is being threatened.

I mean, don't get me wrong. I can completely see why people are so enamored with us. We're obviously a very intriguing and peculiar group of people, but I want to hear from YOU about this fiery avidity that burns within your hearts.

[Rakin]

You mean Black Americans or people actually from Africa who now live in the US ?

There is no obsession other than they commit most of the murder in the US.

[TheMoreYouKnow]

I pay attention to any group of people who clearly have issues which cause tax payers to spend more money than they would on other groups.

Whether it's crime, incarceration, disease, single parent households, etc etc etc.

I feel that way about any group of people in this country, whether it's broken down by race, gender, religion, whatever.

[LostInHouston]

You think their obsession with African-Americans is bad... you should take a look at their obsession with gays.

[TheMoreYouKnow]

Originally Posted by Rakin

You mean Black Americans or people actually from Africa who now live in the US ?

There is no obsession other than they commit most of the murder in the US.

I've got a feeling he's not talking about the hyphenated African Americans, he's talking about black people who have never, will never and probably have no desire to ever actually put a foot on African soil.

[Rakin]

Originally Posted by TheMoreYouKnow

I've got a feeling he's not talking about the hyphenated African Americans, he's talking about black people who have never, will never and probably have no desire to ever actually put a foot on African soil.

I wonder why they call themselves African ?

I'm not German, English, Scottish, Italian. What's up with that ?

How about White people from Africa ?

[Nairobi]

Originally Posted by Rakin

You mean Black Americans or people actually from Africa who now live in the US ?

There is no obsession other than they commit most of the murder in the US.

I mean any person of native sub-Saharan African descent, now living in the United States. Don't act like it makes a difference to you.

[desertdetroiter]

Originally Posted by TheMoreYouKnow

I've got a feeling he's not talking about the hyphenated African Americans, he's talking about black people who have never, will never and probably have no desire to ever actually put a foot on African soil.

Perfect example of this internet obsession.

[Ed from California]

What about all the white African-Americans. That describes me so where my check and phone?

[Nairobi]

Originally Posted by TheMoreYouKnow

I pay attention to any group of people who clearly have issues which cause tax payers to spend more money than they would on other groups.

Whether it's crime, incarceration, disease, single parent households, etc etc etc.

I feel that way about any group of people in this country, whether it's broken down by race, gender, religion, whatever.

Originally Posted by TheMoreYouKnow

I've got a feeling he's not talking about the hyphenated African Americans, he's talking about black people who have never, will never and probably have no desire to ever actually put a foot on African soil.

There's that passion! Now if only we can get you to be honest about why it exists. Any secret fantasies you'd like to share with us?

You know what they say: the opposite of love isn't hate but indifference.