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Post by finnime on May 5, 2021 4:19:43 GMT -5
I had not seen this conflict discussed in our media here in the D.C./Maryland area. Of course we have our own race and class struggles.
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Post by TheOtherMe on May 5, 2021 7:46:17 GMT -5
The Iowa Legislature is trying to not allow schools to teach the 1619 Project. We want to continue teaching the lies that have been taught forever.
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Post by nidena on May 6, 2021 11:28:36 GMT -5
The Iowa Legislature is trying to not allow schools to teach the 1619 Project. We want to continue teaching the lies that have been taught forever. Continuing to teach the lies means they don't have to look at how they contributed to a white supremist environment. |
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on May 6, 2021 11:45:36 GMT -5
The Iowa Legislature is trying to not allow schools to teach the 1619 Project. We want to continue teaching the lies that have been taught forever. Continuing to teach the lies means they don't have to look at how they contributed to a white supremist environment. Contributed? I'd like to introduce you to Steve King. We don't just contribute in this state we ARE the environment. |
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Post by TheOtherMe on May 6, 2021 13:34:12 GMT -5
And Kim Reynolds is now the leader.
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Post by nidena on May 6, 2021 16:37:37 GMT -5
Let's take a look at a recent conversation I just had:
I posted a meme that discussed privilege as it relates to being able use hand sanitizer, socially distance, and lockdown/work from home.
A friend said "DELETING"
Me: Okay, well, just scroll on by. 🙂 It would suck to have to consider that India experienced an increase of 1 million new cases in the time that we gained 100,000 i.e. two days.
Them: posted a clapping emoji and then commented "one million that won't be coming to this country...our country....to take over."
Me: Wow! Did you really just celebrate the death of one million people? Why would you do that? That is epically RACIST!!
Them: posted a bitmoji with the caption "judging"
Me: Yeah. I judged the crap out of you with that statement. You were happy that one million people died simply because they were Indian. THAT IS NOT COOL.
Them: I'm NOT trying to be cool! I just want them ALL gone!!!!
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on May 6, 2021 16:46:30 GMT -5
Let's take a look at a recent conversation I just had: I posted a meme that discussed privilege as it relates to being able use hand sanitizer, socially distance, and lockdown/work from home. A friend said "DELETING" Me: Okay, well, just scroll on by. 🙂 It would suck to have to consider that India experienced an increase of 1 million new cases in the time that we gained 100,000 i.e. two days. Them: posted a clapping emoji and then commented "one million that won't be coming to this country...our country....to take over." Me: Wow! Did you really just celebrate the death of one million people? Why would you do that? That is epically RACIST!! Them: posted a bitmoji with the caption "judging" Me: Yeah. I judged the crap out of you with that statement. You were happy that one million people died simply because they were Indian. THAT IS NOT COOL. Them: I'm NOT trying to be cool! I just want them ALL gone!!!! Are you still friends with this person? |
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Post by thyme4change on May 6, 2021 16:59:06 GMT -5
Let's take a look at a recent conversation I just had: I posted a meme that discussed privilege as it relates to being able use hand sanitizer, socially distance, and lockdown/work from home. A friend said "DELETING" Me: Okay, well, just scroll on by. 🙂 It would suck to have to consider that India experienced an increase of 1 million new cases in the time that we gained 100,000 i.e. two days. Them: posted a clapping emoji and then commented "one million that won't be coming to this country...our country....to take over." Me: Wow! Did you really just celebrate the death of one million people? Why would you do that? That is epically RACIST!! Them: posted a bitmoji with the caption "judging" Me: Yeah. I judged the crap out of you with that statement. You were happy that one million people died simply because they were Indian. THAT IS NOT COOL. Them: I'm NOT trying to be cool! I just want them ALL gone!!!! Meanwhile Fox News is torching Biden because he hasn't broadcast any plans to save 17,000 interpreters from Afghanistan before the final withdraw. They are refugees and we should welcome them with open arms. |
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Post by jerseygirl on May 6, 2021 16:59:39 GMT -5
Let's take a look at a recent conversation I just had: I posted a meme that discussed privilege as it relates to being able use hand sanitizer, socially distance, and lockdown/work from home. A friend said "DELETING" Me: Okay, well, just scroll on by. 🙂 It would suck to have to consider that India experienced an increase of 1 million new cases in the time that we gained 100,000 i.e. two days. Them: posted a clapping emoji and then commented "one million that won't be coming to this country...our country....to take over." Me: Wow! Did you really just celebrate the death of one million people? Why would you do that? That is epically RACIST!! Them: posted a bitmoji with the caption "judging" Me: Yeah. I judged the crap out of you with that statement. You were happy that one million people died simply because they were Indian. THAT IS NOT COOL. Them: I'm NOT trying to be cool! I just want them ALL gone!!!! Disgusting ignorant person |
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Post by nidena on May 6, 2021 17:01:17 GMT -5
Let's take a look at a recent conversation I just had: I posted a meme that discussed privilege as it relates to being able use hand sanitizer, socially distance, and lockdown/work from home. A friend said "DELETING" Me: Okay, well, just scroll on by. 🙂 It would suck to have to consider that India experienced an increase of 1 million new cases in the time that we gained 100,000 i.e. two days. Them: posted a clapping emoji and then commented "one million that won't be coming to this country...our country....to take over." Me: Wow! Did you really just celebrate the death of one million people? Why would you do that? That is epically RACIST!! Them: posted a bitmoji with the caption "judging" Me: Yeah. I judged the crap out of you with that statement. You were happy that one million people died simply because they were Indian. THAT IS NOT COOL. Them: I'm NOT trying to be cool! I just want them ALL gone!!!! Are you still friends with this person? This conversation JUST happened. I'm waiting to see what the response is to my question: "Them? Who's "them"? Indians? How about Arabians? Iranians?" because someone they consider a friend was Iranian and I'm hoping to have a chance to bring it up if they say something like "Yes, all of them." |
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Post by nidena on May 6, 2021 17:51:25 GMT -5
Are you still friends with this person? This conversation JUST happened. I'm waiting to see what the response is to my question: "Them? Who's "them"? Indians? How about Arabians? Iranians?" because someone they consider a friend was Iranian and I'm hoping to have a chance to bring it up if they say something like "Yes, all of them." Their response: ALL MIDDLE EASTERNERS Me: I don't know if I should be happy or sad that Fred is no longer alive to know that you hate people like him. He was Middle Eastern, after all. I won't be friends with people whom I know to be racist. Good luck to you. I unfriended them after that. (just now) |
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2021 17:57:25 GMT -5
This conversation JUST happened. I'm waiting to see what the response is to my question: "Them? Who's "them"? Indians? How about Arabians? Iranians?" because someone they consider a friend was Iranian and I'm hoping to have a chance to bring it up if they say something like "Yes, all of them." Their response: ALL MIDDLE EASTERNERS Me: I don't know if I should be happy or sad that Fred is no longer alive to know that you hate people like him. He was Middle Eastern, after all. I won't be friends with people whom I know to be racist. Good luck to you. I unfriended them after that. (just now)  Thank you for standing up and speaking out! |
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Post by jerseygirl on May 6, 2021 18:00:41 GMT -5
Person was so ignorant didn’t even know people from India aren’t middle easterners
Dumb can’t or won’t learn
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Post by nidena on May 6, 2021 19:11:34 GMT -5
Got this in my DMs:
I'm not racist, I'm opinionated. [my uncle] and grandpa very opinionated!!! I loved Fred. He was an exception. Grampa and I were very on board with situations. Sometimes we didn't agree but we respected each other's differences. He would never have unfriended me....
I didn't respond. My deceased grandpa was racist. He didn't wear a white hood but it was there, in his language. Same with my uncle. That's the foundation that I fight to overcome each day.
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Post by stillmovingforward on May 6, 2021 19:50:34 GMT -5
Yup, 'uncle' Toms or 'pet coons' are OK. All others are not. I'm glad you took a stand. That's so sad to hear someone wish for genocide. I always hope for compassion but don't see it like I wish to.
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2021 19:51:52 GMT -5
Got this in my DMs: I'm not racist, I'm opinionated. [my uncle] and grandpa very opinionated!!! I loved Fred. He was an exception. Grampa and I were very on board with situations. Sometimes we didn't agree but we respected each other's differences. He would never have unfriended me....I didn't respond. My deceased grandpa was racist. He didn't wear a white hood but it was there, in his language. Same with my uncle. That's the foundation that I fight to overcome each day. I applaud and appreciate you for fighting the good fight!  |
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Post by nidena on May 6, 2021 19:57:18 GMT -5
Person was so ignorant didn’t even know people from India aren’t middle easterners Dumb can’t or won’t learn Well, that detail isn't necessarily common knowledge. It's no secret but it's not uncommon for folks to lump Indians and Arabians together 'cause...desert. It's like assuming all Africans are dark skinned. Or that all Asians look Chinese. |
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Post by imawino on May 6, 2021 20:42:48 GMT -5
Got this in my DMs: I'm not racist, I'm opinionated. [my uncle] and grandpa very opinionated!!! I loved Fred. He was an exception. Grampa and I were very on board with situations. Sometimes we didn't agree but we respected each other's differences. He would never have unfriended me....I didn't respond. My deceased grandpa was racist. He didn't wear a white hood but it was there, in his language. Same with my uncle. That's the foundation that I fight to overcome each day. I'm laughing at the I'm "very on board with situations". Huh? What situations would those be? Because it's obviously not the situation of brown people being alive in the world. But like other situations....totally on board! Some people are just unfathomably stupid. |
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Post by thyme4change on May 6, 2021 22:27:50 GMT -5
"I'm not racist, I'm opinionated"
Opinionated about which races are good and which aren't?
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Post by daisylu on May 7, 2021 8:21:50 GMT -5
Are you still friends with this person? This conversation JUST happened. I'm waiting to see what the response is to my question: "Them? Who's "them"? Indians? How about Arabians? Iranians?" because someone they consider a friend was Iranian and I'm hoping to have a chance to bring it up if they say something like "Yes, all of them." Wow. No words. How sad is it when you realize you don't know people as well as you thought you did? |
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Post by swamp on May 7, 2021 8:55:37 GMT -5
This conversation JUST happened. I'm waiting to see what the response is to my question: "Them? Who's "them"? Indians? How about Arabians? Iranians?" because someone they consider a friend was Iranian and I'm hoping to have a chance to bring it up if they say something like "Yes, all of them." Wow. No words. How sad is it when you realize you don't know people as well as you thought you did? Thanks to social media, I am horrified by the blatant racism of some people I thought were good folk. But if course, they don’t think they are racist, they just worry about the plight of the white man since he is so down trodden now |
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Post by TheOtherMe on May 7, 2021 11:32:36 GMT -5
FB has been a big eye opener for me about my extended family, as in cousins. For the most part, I don't care if I ever see them again because they are racist and anti-vax
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Post by nidena on May 7, 2021 11:52:07 GMT -5
This conversation JUST happened. I'm waiting to see what the response is to my question: "Them? Who's "them"? Indians? How about Arabians? Iranians?" because someone they consider a friend was Iranian and I'm hoping to have a chance to bring it up if they say something like "Yes, all of them." Wow. No words. How sad is it when you realize you don't know people as well as you thought you did? Truly! I've known this person for nearly 30 years. Clearly, I didn't know them. |
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on May 7, 2021 11:53:09 GMT -5
FB has been a big eye opener for me about my extended family, as in cousins. For the most part, I don't care if I ever see them again because they are racist and anti-vax I know right? I lost respect for one of my in laws after the whole pedophile pediatrician thing. I cannot respect someone who would mouth off like that about a FOUR YEAR OLD CHILD. Then she's just kept going with the Trumpism and all that. DH has a friend I also lost all respect for. I told DH I don't care if they hang out together but don't expect me to come. DH tried to say that's not who he is he's probably joking and I said that posting what he posts as a "joke" still makes you an asshole. On the flip side to my surprise I found out I actually agree with my brother more than I thought I did. It makes me wonder how my parents have swung so far the opposite direction. My brother and I must have learned our positions from somewhere.  |
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Post by nidena on May 7, 2021 11:53:11 GMT -5
FB has been a big eye opener for me about my extended family, as in cousins. For the most part, I don't care if I ever see them again because they are racist and anti-vax It definitely helps trim the Friends list. |
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Post by thyme4change on May 7, 2021 12:03:43 GMT -5
My husband had a policy to keep those of differing opinions in his feed. He says he wants to understand the other side. It was not very healthy for him. After some discussion, he decided to stop Facebook for a while. He would still pop on occasionally, and he recognized that he was searching for anger when he did get on. He is backing off now, and letting go.
After seeing his plight, I paused the worst of my people. It has been glorious.
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Post by Lizard Queen on May 7, 2021 12:11:15 GMT -5
I unfriended most of them. It wasn't to cut them out of my life (they were not being blatantly racist like this, mostly just stupid with politics), because they're family, but I think its bad to just see the worst of people all the time, which is what ends up happening when mostly what they post are things you find distasteful. It just spreads hate. I'd rather just keep our relationship in person, in that case.
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Post by Tennesseer on May 7, 2021 12:29:48 GMT -5
FB has been a big eye opener for me about my extended family, as in cousins. For the most part, I don't care if I ever see them again because they are racist and anti-vax It definitely helps trim the Friends list. Christmas card list too.  |
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Post by swamp on May 7, 2021 12:35:25 GMT -5
My husband had a policy to keep those of differing opinions in his feed. He says he wants to understand the other side. It was not very healthy for him. After some discussion, he decided to stop Facebook for a while. He would still pop on occasionally, and he recognized that he was searching for anger when he did get on. He is backing off now, and letting go. After seeing his plight, I paused the worst of my people. It has been glorious. At first I thought I should not hide or unfriend people because I should hear all view points. After a while I realized life is too short for stupid and hateful people. Bye bye racists. I kept thoughtful people with differing viewpoints because they usually give me a perspective I did not consider. |
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Post by chiver78 on May 7, 2021 12:38:02 GMT -5
FB has been a big eye opener for me about my extended family, as in cousins. For the most part, I don't care if I ever see them again because they are racist and anti-vax I know right? I lost respect for one of my in laws after the whole pedophile pediatrician thing. I cannot respect someone who would mouth off like that about a FOUR YEAR OLD CHILD. Then she's just kept going with the Trumpism and all that. DH has a friend I also lost all respect for. I told DH I don't care if they hang out together but don't expect me to come. DH tried to say that's not who he is he's probably joking and I said that posting what he posts as a "joke" still makes you an asshole. On the flip side to my surprise I found out I actually agree with my brother more than I thought I did. It makes me wonder how my parents have swung so far the opposite direction. My brother and I must have learned our positions from somewhere. perhaps your parents are like my mom - solidly lower middle class as I was growing up, who watched the welfare and (now)SNAP recipients appearing to live large while she meal planned out of necessity and dinner was sometimes a huge pot of 4 boxes of Kraft dinner and a pound of chicken wings....for five of us. I grew up in a solidly "Kennedy Democrat" house, under my grandmother's eye. I always knew Mom was drifting more right, but it took a solid turn after Nana passed in 2004. we were talking this morning about stuff in general, and she told me she left President blank on her ballot in 2016. but I know she told me she voted for Romney the time before. just food for thought. |
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