...while we're acknowledging the fact that Whites are not the only racists, let's not lose sight of the big picture, which is that its not a simple case, "oh, some Whites are racist, some Blacks are racist, so it's 50/50!".  I don't believe anyone is that dumb, so I do believe people might be hiding a racist agenda when they take that path.  There are racist people in every ethnic group, BUT here in America, it is only Whites who have the social, political and economic power to translate that racism into broad, harmful discrimination.  So the racism of Blacks and the racism of Whites is NOT 50/50, because for the most part, Blacks are not in a position to ACT on that racism in ways that negatively impact Whites financially, professionally or socially.  So racism+ the power to do harm is a much more toxic combination than racism as a member of a group that is a social, political and economic underclass. 

So we have to stay focused on the big picture.  There may be some racist minorities, but Whites, as the majority in America and the politically and economically dominant ethnicity in America, have a power to do broad harm to other ethnic groups with their racism.  No ethnic group's racism call harm Whites collectively.  That's obvious, and to deny that is to align yourself with the KKK and Neo Nazis.

by mdavidboyd on 07/02/2009 05:12:23 PM EST

The big picture IS all forms of racism, not just what you perceive to be an "oppressing" force on a certain race.

"So the racism of Blacks and the racism of Whites is NOT 50/50, because for the most part, Blacks are not in a position to ACT on that racism in ways that negatively impact Whites financially, professionally or socially.  So racism+ the power to do harm is a much more toxic combination than racism as a member of a group that is a social, political and economic underclass."


That's such weak sauce, thats implying (sorry that's flat out saying) that blacks & or other minorities are being harmed or repressed somehow today, that somehow whites are acting from a position of power to do harm because of a racist agenda.

 There may be some racist minorities, but Whites, as the majority in America and the politically and economically dominant ethnicity in America, have a power to do broad harm to other ethnic groups with their racism.  No ethnic group's racism call harm Whites collectively.  That's obvious, and to deny that is to align yourself with the KKK and Neo Nazis.

Straight up, Fuck you, I disagree with you and you say because of that I'm aligned with the KKK or neo Nazis. again because I dont want there to be confusion about this, FUCK YOU ASSHOLE. Racism is destructive in so many ways, the emotional and social deterioration that result from racism is very real and just as important as any political, economical concerns. In fact racism is not only harmful to the race targeted, but to the people consumes by racism. Racism among minorities should NOT be underestimated or dismissed, its counter productive. Its not something that should be tolerated just because "its the whites turn" or because politically or economically aren't being harmed as a whole. Its an absurd standard toward race issues.

by Smokin on 07/02/2009 05:42:35 PM EST

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I just found out now that there is a black chamber of commerce.... So if you are white and own a biz, you are not recognized by the "Black chamber of Commerce". Maybe I don't know enough about this group to be speaking about it. But just the name alone! Come........On .......Man..... This is why I wrote this blog. There is such a double standard in this country where minorities want their equality and get it and then some. Black Chamber of Commerce........ Give me a freakin break!

by elove20202003 on 07/22/2009 05:23:25 PM EST

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Does it hurt you (assumably a white business person)?

Does it help them (the black business person)?

Do they need some help?

Then unless you are afraid they will get "one up" on you, what does it matter?

"No, you are a paid blogger assigned to counter anyone that posts something negative about the government or Obama." by Mcamelyne II on 05/17/2011

by Robrob on 08/02/2009 06:03:06 PM EST

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