Dude, you just made the point (one of many) that many of us are trying to illuminate. You had the opportunity to work hard, because of this country. With all the screwed up things America has done throughout history, we still seemed to create and nurture a system that allows for anyone to be successful - if they're willing to work hard.I worked extremely hard for all I have despite odds being stacked against me and my brother.
But if he recognizes that fact, he doesn't get to continue to be a victim.Dude, you just made the point (one of many) that many of us are trying to illuminate. You had the opportunity to work hard, because of this country. With all the screwed up things America has done throughout history, we still seemed to create and nurture a system that allows for anyone to be successful - if they're willing to work hard.
Theodore Roosevelt said it best: "Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing."
Yes. Usually an accusation like that would require some facts.
Gotcha.. You’re the victim! And HAL nor I or anybody (insert any race other than African American) here has worked hard despite our odds because of our race?Way to out words in my mouth.
Did I say none of that mattered?
I worked extremely hard for all I have despite odds being stacked against me and my brother.
On top of that I continue working helping third world countries try to climb out of poverty for my job.
you seem to be the ignorant one…
Dude, you just made the point (one of many) that many of us are trying to illuminate. You had the opportunity to work hard, because of this country. With all the screwed up things America has done throughout history, we still seemed to create and nurture a system that allows for anyone to be successful - if they're willing to work hard.
Theodore Roosevelt said it best: "Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing."
Where in any of my posts have I claimed to be a victim of anything?But if he recognizes that fact, he doesn't get to continue to be a victim.
Gotcha.. You’re the victim! And HAL nor I or anybody (insert any race other than African American) here has worked hard despite our odds because of our race?
I live in Memphis. My best friend is a black conductor on the railroad. I’m willing to bet I know more about and see more REAL racism than you. You’re blinded by your own beliefs and are unwilling to listen to anything anybody says as a counter point, regardless of examples or facts.
Here is a pro-tip: the majority of people think they're the hardest working people on the planet.I had to work at least 10 times as hard because of the skin color of my parents and grandparents and the lot in life they were dealt because of policies due to their race. Which is what people who are talking about systemic racism are trying to point out.
Bill Barr- https://civilrights.org/resource/se...-to-be-attorney-general-of-the-united-states/
Ron DeSantis- https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/eight-times-ron-desantis-did-racist-stuff-by-accident-10687534
Mitch McConnell- https://www.courier-journal.com/sto...ted-history-when-it-comes-to-race/3291516001/
Brett Kavanaugh- https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/06/us/kavanaugh-civil-rights-race-hearing.html
Joel Osteen- I will skip him cause hes a pastor.
Jim Jordan- https://www.cleveland.com/open/2020...cials-regarded-as-contributing-to-racism.html
Joe Arpaio- Seriously? How is the stuff this guy not racist. We aren't a third world country.
Rupert Murdoch- https://theintercept.com/2020/10/24/fox-news-murdoch-family-media/
Mike Pompeo- https://www.aclu.org/other/mike-pompeo-facts
Greg Abbott- https://www.axios.com/texas-governor-critical-race-theory-955f8ecf-a309-4536-8a5d-f84d81b70c64.html
Amy Coney Barrett- https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...itics-originalism-racist-policies/6068929002/
Mike Pence - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/03/us/politics/pence-trump-systemic-racism.html
You literally just said your a victim..Did I say no one had to work hard?
In fact if you go back a couple pages I think I very clearly state that most people work hard but start with better opportunities.
This is the problem with conservatism. Everyone wants to act as a gatekeeper and think because they had hard work any one who has it just a bit easier then them shouldn't.
And no- you prob do not see REAL racism more then and likely don't know more about it.
Did you not see my previous posts that I have a graduate degree in sociology and work for USAID and DOS work to improve the lives of impoverished third world countries?
So if you think your Memphis is ANYTHING like a 3rd world country where there is actual problems I don't know what to tell you.
Exaggeration to prove victimhood - classic.I had to work at least 10 times as hard because of the skin color of my parents and grandparents and the lot in life they were dealt because of policies due to their race. Which is what people who are talking about systemic racism are trying to point out.
Don't forget those that made victimhood a way of life - Jesse Jackson, Lou Farrakhan, Al Sharpton.Go admire all your democratic heroes like Joe Biden, Stromboli Thurmon, Jessie Helms, Jon Stennis, George Wallace or maybe Robert Byrd….
It's kind of amusing to see @jtmedli and @grodonfreeman show up late to the party, and proceed to regurgitate all the absurd MAGA talking points that their kinfolk deployed three months ago. Good job, guys.