Unpopular Opinions You Hold vs. Those You Closely Align With

[tdawg87]

Great, now I want veal.

[Taylor]

1 hour ago, RendZone said:

The president said: "Hopefully George is looking down right now and saying, 'This is a great thing that's happening for our country. It's a great day for him, it's a great day for everybody. It's a great day for everybody. This is a great, great day."

Here's how this works:

1. Trump says something stupid.
2. A MAGA type says, "I bet he didn't actually say that. It's just the media exaggerating."
3. The MAGA type is shown proof that Trump actually said that stupid thing.
4. The MAGA type says, "So? He's just saying it to troll the libs/he's just joking around/stop being offended by everything/every president says stupid stuff."

[yvangelfan]

18 minutes ago, Randy Gradishar said:

Are you O.K. Randy?

[yvangelfan]

10 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

Great, now I want veal.

It's fattening.

[Tank]

29 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

you get me.

[Tank]

23 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

Great, now I want veal.

[Angelsjunky]

6 hours ago, Adam said:

I think Tucker Carlson is an American Hero less his views

Fixed.

2 hours ago, calscuf said:

As for me, I guess you could say I swing left a bit

Me too. At what point in the shaft does the curve begin?

1 hour ago, yvangelfan said:

Anything that is white in your kitchen should be thrown out.

So @Lou can stay?

 

[Lou]

16 minutes ago, Angelsjunky said:

So @Lou can stay?

Not white. 

[Angelsjunky]

I dislike identity politics and detest the way it is weaponized.

I am a big advocate for free speech and diversity of opinion/ideology.

I don't think white men are inherently evil.

I don't see Trump as the cause of various societal problems that many liberals blame him for, but a symptom.

I don't think Trump supporters are (all) evil, just conned by a conman.

I hate the Democratic party almost as much as I hate the Republican party.

I don't think Big Science is the answer to everything and dislike how liberals make a religion of it, seemingly missing the whole point of the scientific method ("believe science").

I'm not anti-Christian, just anti-fundamentalism (of any kind, including fundamentalist wokism).

I'm ok with people owning guns (although think there should be restrictions).

I'm uneasy with abortion (although don't think it should be illegal).

There are probably more, but that's what comes to mind.

Otherwise I'm a quasi-socialist.

[Angelsjunky]

9 minutes ago, Lou said:

Not white. 

That's why I said you could stay. He said tdawg should get rid of everything white in his kitchen.

You (non-white) genious.

[Blarg]

3 hours ago, calscuf said:

As for me, I guess you could say I swing left a bit, but you all know my feelings about women and minorities. 

I'm like a Boston democrat.

So a balding fat guy that sits in a rickity lawn chair at the end of his open garage in bermuda shorts and a stained wife beater, drinking Sam Adams beer in a can and yelling at the neighborhood kids to go to the park if they want to horse around. 

[St1ck]

10 minutes ago, Blarg said:

So a balding fat guy that sits in a rickity lawn chair at the end of his open garage in bermuda shorts and a stained wife beater, drinking Sam Adams beer in a can and yelling at the neighborhood kids to go to the park if they want to horse around. 

You make it sound so sexy.

[angelinkc]

3 hours ago, RendZone said:

The president said: "Hopefully George is looking down right now and saying, 'This is a great thing that's happening for our country. It's a great day for him, it's a great day for everybody. It's a great day for everybody. This is a great, great day."

“For equality “ 

The video yv posted should clear it up for you

[angelinkc]

2 hours ago, Franklin Bluth said:

Here's how this works:

1. Trump says something stupid.
2. A MAGA type says, "I bet he didn't actually say that. It's just the media exaggerating."
3. The MAGA type is shown proof that Trump actually said that stupid thing.
4. The MAGA type says, "So? He's just saying it to troll the libs/he's just joking around/stop being offended by everything/every president says stupid stuff."

In this case his quote was intentionally cut short by the headline. That’s the thing with libs. Trump supplies plenty of material. No need to fabricate and misrepresent when he does not deliver Just give him a couple days and use something that is 100% accurate. 

[AngelsLakersFan]

5 minutes ago, angelinkc said:

In this case his quote was intentionally cut short by the headline. That’s the thing with libs. Trump supplies plenty of material. No need to fabricate and misrepresent when he does not deliver Just give him a couple days and use something that is 100% accurate. 

We live in a culture that can't help but exaggerate everything. Trump is one of the biggest morons to ever walk the earth, people don't need to insist on him being the biggest.

[Tank]

3 hours ago, st1ckboy said:

You make it sound so sexy.

Our neighborhood HOA will not be happy if you try this again, so let’s cut this off before it even begins. 
 

#stayinthebackyard #knowyourplace #idontneedthehassle

[Blarg]

3 hours ago, st1ckboy said:

You make it sound so sexy.

Only if there is copious tufts of hair on bare shoulders and protruding through the shirt. 

[Taylor]

I posted this on Facebook the other day. Have at it, kids.

 

The term "white privilege" seems to be a trigger for a lot of people. Here's what white privilege doesn't mean:

*That if you're white, you don't have to work hard to be successful.

*That if you're white, you don't have any hardships that are beyond your control.

*That if you're white, you're never overlooked or treated poorly by others.

*That if you're white, everything comes easy for you.

These are typically the arguments people make against the existence of white privilege: "I had to work hard to get to where I'm at." "I grew up poor, and nobody ever handed anything to me." "I had to overcome serious hardships to get to where I'm at."

All of those things might be true of your life. But it doesn't change the truth that you were and are afforded certain privileges that people who aren't white are not afforded. You might be the hardest working, underdog, overcome-the-odds person in the universe, but if you're white, there are certain hardships and obstacles you will never, ever have to face. You will never experience:

*Being afraid that a cop pulling you over will result in your death.

*Being taught by your parents a set of guidelines for interacting with cops to mitigate your chance of being killed.

*Being followed around in a store because people suspect you of trying to steal.

*Being unable to go outside at night while wearing a hoodie because people might suspect you of being a dangerous person.

*Having to hold in your anger so that you don't "validate" ignorant people's stereotypes.

*Learning U.S. history from the perspective of someone else's race and culture.

*Entering a new workplace and worrying you'll be looked at differently, asked ignorant questions, or discriminated against because of your skin color.

*Rarely seeing people in authority who look like you.

*Being expected to speak on behalf of everyone who shares your skin color.

Those are just a few of the things you will never have to experience because you have white skin. Friends, I am privileged. If you are white, you are also privileged. If you are a male, you have additional privileges that women do not have.

This shouldn't be a controversial topic. This shouldn't make you angry or cause you to get defensive about how difficult your life has been. In fact, recognizing that you're privileged and admitting it is incredibly freeing. It humbles you and allows you to be empathetic toward those who do not have the privileges you have. It doesn't diminish your accomplishments or dismiss your struggles; it simply acknowledges that you don't have to face the obstacles that people of color have to face.

Jesus said, "Freely you have received; freely give" (Matthew 10:8). How will you use the privilege you've received to give to those who are less privileged than you?

If you'd like to read more on the topic of white privilege, here are some helpful articles:

https://nationalseedproject.org/Key-SEED-Texts/white-privilege-unpacking-the-invisible-knapsack

http://lightbreaksforth.com/2015/07/21/action-items-for-new-allies/

https://wirelesshogan.blogspot.com/2014/12/doctrine-of-discovery.html?m=1

 

[angelinkc]

1 hour ago, Franklin Bluth said:

I posted this on Facebook the other day. Have at it, kids.

 

The term "white privilege" seems to be a trigger for a lot of people. Here's what white privilege doesn't mean:

*That if you're white, you don't have to work hard to be successful.

*That if you're white, you don't have any hardships that are beyond your control.

*That if you're white, you're never overlooked or treated poorly by others.

*That if you're white, everything comes easy for you.

These are typically the arguments people make against the existence of white privilege: "I had to work hard to get to where I'm at." "I grew up poor, and nobody ever handed anything to me." "I had to overcome serious hardships to get to where I'm at."

All of those things might be true of your life. But it doesn't change the truth that you were and are afforded certain privileges that people who aren't white are not afforded. You might be the hardest working, underdog, overcome-the-odds person in the universe, but if you're white, there are certain hardships and obstacles you will never, ever have to face. You will never experience:

*Being afraid that a cop pulling you over will result in your death.

*Being taught by your parents a set of guidelines for interacting with cops to mitigate your chance of being killed.

*Being followed around in a store because people suspect you of trying to steal.

*Being unable to go outside at night while wearing a hoodie because people might suspect you of being a dangerous person.

*Having to hold in your anger so that you don't "validate" ignorant people's stereotypes.

*Learning U.S. history from the perspective of someone else's race and culture.

*Entering a new workplace and worrying you'll be looked at differently, asked ignorant questions, or discriminated against because of your skin color.

*Rarely seeing people in authority who look like you.

*Being expected to speak on behalf of everyone who shares your skin color.

Those are just a few of the things you will never have to experience because you have white skin. Friends, I am privileged. If you are white, you are also privileged. If you are a male, you have additional privileges that women do not have.

This shouldn't be a controversial topic. This shouldn't make you angry or cause you to get defensive about how difficult your life has been. In fact, recognizing that you're privileged and admitting it is incredibly freeing. It humbles you and allows you to be empathetic toward those who do not have the privileges you have. It doesn't diminish your accomplishments or dismiss your struggles; it simply acknowledges that you don't have to face the obstacles that people of color have to face.

Jesus said, "Freely you have received; freely give" (Matthew 10:8). How will you use the privilege you've received to give to those who are less privileged than you?

If you'd like to read more on the topic of white privilege, here are some helpful articles:

https://nationalseedproject.org/Key-SEED-Texts/white-privilege-unpacking-the-invisible-knapsack

http://lightbreaksforth.com/2015/07/21/action-items-for-new-allies/

https://wirelesshogan.blogspot.com/2014/12/doctrine-of-discovery.html?m=1

 

Well,  There are some partially true statements in there but race is not the primary cause. Being white gives you a better chance of having a two parent home. A traditional home where the father is the CEO is crucial.  If done properly the kids will learn basic values, respect for authority, and conflict resolution. Fatherless homes is an American problem but is much worse among blacks. Many families also suffer because dad delegates his God given authority to lead or a rebellious women constantly undermines his authority. Women were not created to make men out of young boys. Our prisons are full of young black males who have no respect for authority and no concept of morals.  Most are angry at their fathers and that anger fuels bad behavior. The average black male has to be taught how to interact with police because he is very likely to engage in criminal activities. Almost every single one of these men killed by police have committed 5-6 serious crimes each. You can go back  200 years in my family and not have a serious  crime. Our interactions with police are speeding tickets and a few underage drinking violations. 

 

I have seen my son followed in stores in Missouri so that does happen. He does not dress like a thug and still gets followed at times. My advice to him is always look respectable and respond with kindness. He is not gong to change hearts dressed like a cholo and cursing everyone who looks at him sideways. It happens more to minorities but it also happens to trashy white kids. The white community generally tries to distance themselves from white trash and we dont make excuses for our deadbeats. You would be surprised how much the trailer park has in common with the hood. The trailer park blames all their failures on Mexicans and blacks.The difference is white people understand the trailer park probably knocked up his cousin at 13 and didnt finish HS. Blacks have been making excuses for 50 years and are further behind than ever.  Black people need to kill the gangster worship and dress better.  They dont have to dress white but pull the fucking pants up. Nobody wants to see a man's stinking ass in a place of business. Stop glorifying violence and prison culture.

Also, stop with the diversity bs. Our businesses today are filled with people of all races and gender. 

Life in America is not that hard. You can avoid poverty by finishing HS, don't get married or have a baby before 21, and work full time. This method has a 98% success rate. The foundation and example that guides this 3 step process is the traditional family.  We have spent 50 years throwing money and apologies at the black community and it has failed. The black community is addicted excuses and doesn't accept responsibility for their failures. These failures can be fixed but the first step is black ownership of the problem. The white privilege bs is basically handing heroin to an addict. 

[tdawg87]

2 hours ago, angelinkc said:

Life in America is not that hard. You can avoid poverty by finishing HS, don't get married or have a baby before 21, and work full time. This method has a 98% success rate. 

Ok, Blarg.

[Crampknees]

Our neighborhood HOA will not be happy if you try this again, so let’s cut this off before it even begins. 

Lol, this reminded me of the time I had this little cherub in a planter section of the front yard, it didn't even stand but laid there.  Got a letter from the HOA it must be removed, no statues or statuettes.  And then one day I was in a thrift store and there they were, yard pink flamingos for $1 each. I had to go home and get my truck just to come back and get enough to fill the front yard with. I love a good HOA battle. 

[Stradling]

And your husband was ok with you removing the cherub? 

[Crampknees]

18 minutes ago, Stradling said:

And your husband was ok with you removing the cherub? 

We fought at first but then I gave him a bubble bath and we made up. 

[Stradling]

9 minutes ago, Fireball said:

We fought at first but then I gave him a bubble bath and we made up. 

Go on...

[St1ck]

5 minutes ago, BackUpTheTruck said:

Upon further reflection, a winning quarterback in the National Football League only takes a knee on the last play of the game.

What about if they want to pray before or after the game?