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Old 01-07-2016, 07:21 PM
 
Location: South
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Oh shut up

 
Old 01-07-2016, 07:59 PM
 
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lol really? Like a moth to a flame.

The inception and concept of race had social implications. One group was assigned social advantages and advantageous associations, and to other groups, social disadvantages and disadvantageous associations. This classification of human populations was driven by imperialism and racism. 2e1m5a is right!
There was no deliberate "assignment" of advantages and disadvantages. Advantages and disadvantages happened organically as a result of the innate differences between population groups. In the case of whites, they dominated and exploited the rest of the world because they they were able to. They did this by outsmarting every one else, be it through technology, organization or the creation of wealth.

It's the same reason why social problems don't go away no matter what government programs we try. Differences between demographics groups manifest in differences in societal outcomes. Ashkenazi Jews universally score the highest on IQ tests. Given that fact, its not exactly a surprise when a disproportionately high number of them become doctors, lawyers, professors, etc.
 
Old 01-07-2016, 08:22 PM
 
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Oppressors showing pride in oppression is upsetting to people. I'm surprised too many people are too stupid to figure this out. I remember that site beautifulpeople.com was casting out anyone they considered ugly and everyone criticized that but white people needing to make white supremacy stronger is creepy. Sad how its the most insecure welfare sucking losers who need to reaffirm their white identity to feel better than someone else.
 
Old 01-07-2016, 08:37 PM
 
Location: Philadelphia
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Oh shut up
Uh-Oh, you mad?
 
Old 01-07-2016, 08:46 PM
 
Location: Sequoia Heights, Oakland, CA
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Originally Posted by War Beagle View Post
There was no deliberate "assignment" of advantages and disadvantages. Advantages and disadvantages happened organically as a result of the innate differences between population groups. In the case of whites, they dominated and exploited the rest of the world because they they were able to. They did this by outsmarting every one else, be it through technology, organization or the creation of wealth.

It's the same reason why social problems don't go away no matter what government programs we try. Differences between demographics groups manifest in differences in societal outcomes. Ashkenazi Jews universally score the highest on IQ tests. Given that fact, its not exactly a surprise when a disproportionately high number of them become doctors, lawyers, professors, etc.
LMAO! Let me correct your hubris...

The inception of race presupposed that human populations can be divided into homogenous groups. That itself, presupposed that there were inherent differences between these groups, which necessitated ideas and associations within and between these groups. And yet, there are no groups that are genetically homogeneous within and heterogeneous between. So, race being a classification of human population differences is an idea that is not supported by genetic studies. Instead, race is a social construct.

Furthermore, racism is a system that enables a social group (by use of institutional and structural power) to produce, promote, and preserve privileges and advantages; as well as oppress, suppress and marginalize other social groups.

Government programs alleviate social problems, not eradicate them. And if you haven't learned of the simplicities, inaccuracies, invalidity, and misrepresentations of IQ and IQ tests, then it's no wonder you have an outdated and cringe-worthy perspective.
 
Old 01-08-2016, 06:09 AM
 
Location: Northern Wisconsin
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Its part of our whole cultural stupidity. "Only whites can be racist". For example, on a college campus, you can start a Black club, Asian club, Japanese club, Gay club, Women's club etc. But start a "Male white only club", you're obviously a racist full of hate who should be thrown out of school.
 
Old 01-08-2016, 06:44 AM
 
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Anyone can join the regular dating sites, no reason for minorities not to. I suppose any of the specialized sites just emphasize that they are looking to date within that group, even though they could specify that requirement within generalized dating sites. In our PC culture it probably makes people more comfortable not having to personally specify in their profile they are seeking their own race only, since the site itself already does that.
I didn't say they couldn't. I said if they wanted a partner of the same race/religion as they are, they are very much in the minority on regular dating sites and will do better on a site dedicated to that race or religion. Why should they pay to join a site where maybe 2% of members are of their race/religion? White people have the majority on any other site, I do not see why any white person would need a white person dating site, but I can easily see why a black person who wanted to date another black person would not do well on those same sites.

For a Jewish person to want to meet and marry another Jewish person is not about being "PC" in any way.
 
Old 01-08-2016, 06:45 AM
 
Location: Howard County, Maryland
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That way of thinking delegitimizes the emotions and experiences of non-whites and suppresses any meaningful discussion about racism. Racial animus towards beneficiaries of racism is not racist. A slave showing animus towards a slave master is not the same as a slave master showing animus towards a slave.
Translated from the original PC: "Only white people can be racist."
 
Old 01-08-2016, 08:56 AM
 
Location: Howard County, Maryland
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Oppressors showing pride in oppression is upsetting to people. I'm surprised too many people are too stupid to figure this out. I remember that site beautifulpeople.com was casting out anyone they considered ugly and everyone criticized that but white people needing to make white supremacy stronger is creepy. Sad how its the most insecure welfare sucking losers who need to reaffirm their white identity to feel better than someone else.

So, white people wanting to mate with others of similar appearance is not only oppressive, but pridefully so. Gotcha.

Man, being an oppressor is oppressively hard work sometimes.
 
Old 01-08-2016, 09:32 AM
 
Location: (six-cent-dix-sept)
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