No, I don't think it's dangerous to suggest a white man choking a black kid and threatening to fucking kill him might not have a great opinion of black people. Maybe he's not racist and just has severe anger management issues. Either way, you're acting like this is the equivalent of saying all white people or all cops are racist, which is why you continually push the argument that way instead of addressing this incident.

If I can be called a racist in the least then it means that our public discourse has gone insane.

By large margins, black adults are more likely than whites to say that blacks are treated less fairly than whites across key areas of American life. For example, 64% of black adults say blacks are treated less fairly than whites in the workplace, compared with 22% of whites who say the same – a 42-percentage-point gap. Blacks are also considerably more likely than whites – by margins of at least 20 points – to say that blacks are treated less fairly than whites in dealing with the police, in the courts, when applying for a loan or mortgage, in stores and restaurants and when voting in elections.

Blacks are also more likely than whites to say they have experienced unfair treatment because of their race or ethnicity in the past year. Some 47% of blacks say someone has acted as if they were suspicious of them and 45% say people have acted as if they thought they weren’t smart. About one-in-ten whites report having these types of experiences. Blacks are also more likely than whites to say they have been unfairly stopped by police (18% vs. 3%) and that they have been treated unfairly in hiring, pay or a job promotion (21% vs. 4%) in the last year.

In no way doing their bidding for them...but absolutely calling out the obvious...It's not only people of color who should be upset.

The victims are the American People and the Republic itself.

He targeted a black kid to beat the shit out of? And you are certain he's a bigot? Better tell black kids to just run every time they see a cop.

I wasn't talking to you.

Wellness check? For all we know he was demanding directions to the nearest defenseless white woman's house!

The victims are the American People and the Republic itself.

He had 2 targets to choose from, the white kid, sitting on his property bleeding...or the black kid, not sitting on his property, apparently acting like a sensible human.

I'm quite certain this dude is a bigot, yes.

The victims are the American People and the Republic itself.

You can call him whatever you want.

But as a white guy from the North Shore, you come across as self serving.

The menstrual cycle changes among Hassidic Jewish women was something as well.

Since literally no one here has said every action of a cop or regular White American is "racially motivated", what is the point of your posts? You continue to accuse me and others of things that aren't true but then you demand that we give white cops and White Anericans the benefit of the doubt. You're full of shit. You're not trying to have an honest discussion. We've had honest discussions on nearly every topic around here.

I've made my point repeatedly. This has been framed as a racially motivated police attack in the media. I've said that it's jumping the gun and dangerous because of several instances of this type of behavior spilling out of control. You resorted to cussing and race baiting because I don't jump to endorse your witch hunt. Carry on.

Well, to be fair, ruffcorn is a white suburbanite, and Seacrest said it's racist and offensive for white suburbanites to criticize this cop, so it's sort of a lose/lose here for us white suburbanites I guess.

The victims are the American People and the Republic itself.

???

The victims are the American People and the Republic itself.

You can call him whatever you want.

But as a white guy from the North Shore, you come across as self serving.

I said it's racist for you to believe that black posters need you to stand up for them.

I'm criticizing your calling the cop a racist. I still am.

The victims are the American People and the Republic itself.

My premise has been clearly stated. You don't have a response so you spout names and outright bs.



When you have actual proof, let us know.

Now that Nas and RR have spoken for themselves, you can ice up now son.

The menstrual cycle changes among Hassidic Jewish women was something as well.

My premise has been clearly stated. You don't have a response so you spout names and outright bs.



When you have actual proof, let us know.

Now that Nas and RR have spoken for themselves, you can ice up now son.

If you hate Laurence, then don't listen - don't comment. When he co-hosts the B&B show, take that day off ... listen to an old podcast of a Bernstein solo show and jerk off all day.

Is what the cop did somehow lessened if he' not a racist?

The victims are the American People and the Republic itself.

I addressed this earlier.

It's certainly worse if his actions were racially motivated.

Which is why claiming he is a racist was out of bounds, unknown and uneccesary.

The menstrual cycle changes among Hassidic Jewish women was something as well.

I dunno. I've got an exceedingly quick temper. If I'm a cop and If some kid involved in a neighborhood melee is not cooperating with me, I'm going to lose it real fast. Would have nothing to do with race though. Of course I wouldn't be surprised after the fact when I got fired though.

So it's bad either way, so what's the BFD?

The victims are the American People and the Republic itself.

Have a terrible night and die in MANY fires.

Is this the point in the thread where we can discuss the validity of a Jewish state or whether Osama Bin Laden's actions were driven by politics or religion?

WFR we've discussed this before but I think one hang-up for you is what I view as your sort of dismissal of lived experience. Yes experiences are subjective and mostly not quantifiable but at the same time they create "truths" that aren't always shared by different people. Here is what you're going up against:



Rather than deny people these feelings I think you should try thinking through why they might be "true" for some as a starting point in the discussions you're trying to have.

For instance they were never taught that Columbus was a slave owner.

Your lack of awareness is frightening. This would be hilarious if I believed that you were trolling. Unfortunately you're an aggrieved white man hellbent on fighting some imaginary war. Keep fighting the good fight soldier.

For instance they were never taught that Columbus was a slave owner.

Sure Nas. I'm the one fighting an imaginary war. Look at your signature, and get back to me. My argument has been that we don't know what this man's motivations are, but the media is happy to pile onto the perception that the police are targeting black people due to racial hatred. I believe this to be unhealthy and based on emotion rather than facts. It's a great way to rile people up though. And you feel comfortable being condescending and petty about it. If people hold a differing opinion they are "an aggrieved white man" healthy conversation there.

Is this the point in the thread where we can discuss the validity of a Jewish state or whether Osama Bin Laden's actions were driven by politics or religion?

This is going to reach a head pretty soon.

It could be for the ranking of Jimmy Butler.

This is going to reach a head pretty soon.