Racial Microagressions

[NWB]

I find that negative people tend to bother me. I attempt to stay clear of them.

Hollering isn't my idea of pleasant. I would prefer rational calm talk.

It's a book. No actual hollering going on there.

The book's author, Nate McCall, gives a pretty good picture of what an African-American man experiences in this modern time.

I'm sure other TBer's could suggest other titles on the subject as well.

 

[BawanaRik]

Idk bro, have you ever been to Boston Road and 233rd street?

I know there is at least *one* member, maybe two, on TB that is from the Bronx.. Besides me who will understand me.. Where you at DW???

The bridge is alleged to be kinda a mini DR.

I like Main Street Flushing.

 

[BawanaRik]

It's a book. No actual hollering going on there.

The book's author, Nate McCall, gives a pretty good picture of what an African-American man experiences in this modern time.

I'm sure other TBer's could suggest other titles on the subject as well.

Peoples choices in life are an individual matter.

I doubt that one person can reflect on what millions pf people experience.

 

[bass geetarist]

Hardly the only post that warrants a stamp of never been supported.

I have to wonder why this one is getting so much press.

Because i think there IS a significant difference (see, for example, macaronitony or mellowinman's response to DwaynieAD's comment) and the argument in question has been raised several times in a defensive and dismissive manner, without any further support.

 

[BawanaRik]

Because i think there IS a significant difference (see, for example, macaronitony or mellowinman's response to DwaynieAD's comment) and the argument in question has been raised several times in a defensive and dismissive manner, without any further support.

And you are free to think as you choose.

 

[bass geetarist]

Right, but this is a discussion and I was genuinely hoping someone would say something thought provoking in support of the argument, rather than just more dismissive and vague statements.

 

[NWB]

Peoples choices in life are an individual matter.

I doubt that one person can reflect on what millions pf people experience.

True, but the author did not choose the color of his skin. And yet that skin color has had a tremendous impact on the course of his life. You can likely find that book at your local library, read it, and make your own conclusions.

In your posts, you are making reflections on what millions of people are experiencing, no?

 

[DerHoggz]

Right, but this is a discussion and I was genuinely hoping someone would say something thought provoking in support of the argument, rather than just more dismissive and vague statements.

You set your expectations far too high. I too would like something substantive to check myself against.

 

[Melonthief]

True, but the author did not choose the color of his skin. And yet that skin color has had a tremendous impact on the course of his life. You can likely find that book at your local library, read it, and make your own conclusions.



In your posts, you are making reflections on what millions of people are experiencing, no?

So what specifically is your point, your goal, what is going to allow you to proceed with your own life without harboring a sense of being singled out?
Get over it and yourself. Life is tough for almost everybody, regardless of race.

 

[BawanaRik]

True, but the author did not choose the color of his skin. And yet that skin color has had a tremendous impact on the course of his life. You can likely find that book at your local library, read it, and make your own conclusions.

In your posts, you are making reflections on what millions of people are experiencing, no?

Except for Micheal Jackson I doubt many people choose their skin color.

And with every possible respect here the number one decider of your life is possession of a Y chromosome.

With 90% of he people jailed being guilty of possession of a Y, which as you stated they didn't choose. It beyond me why anyone would look at anything else as a burden in this world. But this is just my observation.

 

[DerHoggz]

Except for Micheal Jackson I doubt many people choose their skin color.

And with every possible respect here the number one decider of your life is possession of a Y chromosome.

With 90% of he people jailed being guilty of possession of a Y, which as you stated they didn't choose. It beyond me why anyone would look at anything else as a burden in this world. But this is just my observation.

If incarceration is an acceptable metric, look at this:
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[bolophonic]

I find that negative people tend to bother me. I attempt to stay clear of them.

Hollering isn't my idea of pleasant. I would prefer rational calm talk.

I would invite you to re-read that bizarre rant that you PM'ed me today and ask yourself if you are truly being honest here.

 

[matante]

I've noticed lately more than ever how much the news media shapes opinions...there was a period where every third story was about a hot blonde teacher who had relations with a middle school student. Then every third story was a husband who killed his wife. After the new pope was appointed, every third story was a positive religious one. Soon after the Trayvon Martin case was over, every third story is about black kids being violent

It's been that way a long time, but you notice it now that you're growing older and wiser.

Tell me if you can clear this up...I remember reading about one little pocket of native people in the southwest corner of France. They were never invaded like pretty much everyone else was. Different language, different customs, everything. Does this sound familiar at all to any of you or is this just different stories getting muddled in my mind?

You're probably referring to the Basque Country in western France/northeastern Spain. The Basques were never conquered by the Romans and they have the only language in Western Europe that has no Latin influence.

I could be wrong but I remember learning in an anthropology class that the Basques have 'intermixed' the least with other ethnic groups so they have a certain look to them and strong genetic traits.

 

[macaroni tony]

Thanks maatante! I'm fairly certain that was it. I figured you or hdrobert or somebody might chime in

 

[NWB]

So what specifically is your point, your goal, what is going to allow you to proceed with your own life without harboring a sense of being singled out?
Get over it and yourself. Life is tough for almost everybody, regardless of race.

This is one of the most confusing posts I think I've ever read.

 

[NWB]

It beyond me why anyone would look at anything else as a burden in this world. But this is just my observation.

That's why I suggested some reading on the subject of "race". So that you could gain some understanding beyond your personal observations.

As I recall, you suggest that people do some traveling to gain a wider view of the world.

I'm suggesting doing some reading to accomplish similar goals.

 

[HaphAsSard]

You're probably referring to the Basque Country in western France/northeastern Spain. The Basques were never conquered by the Romans

Yes they were, just not assimilated. Neither were the British, at least not to the point of relinquishing their language (Brythonic, or "proto-Welsh").

and they have the only language in Western Europe that has no Latin influence.

I'm afraid there's no such thing. (Maybe except Icelandic.) Basque does have a fairly extensive number of words borrowed from Latin via Romance languages. The remarkable thing is that it still exists at all, having not been totally replaced by its Romance neighbours. Well, the same can be said about Breton (spoken in Brittany): but unlike the latter, a Celtic language strongly related to the aforementioned Welsh, thus an Indoeuropean language like mine and yours, Basque AFAWK is not related to any other linguistic family. It's a "language isolate", and this is even more remarkable.

 

[fmoore200]

The bridge is alleged to be kinda a mini DR.

I like Main Street Flushing.

A lot of Koreans over that way. You live in NYC?

 

[DerHoggz]

Yes they were, just not assimilated. Neither were the British, at least not to the point of relinquishing their language (Brythonic, or "proto-Welsh").
I'm afraid there's no such thing. (Maybe except Icelandic.) Basque does have a fairly extensive number of words borrowed from Latin via Romance languages. The remarkable thing is that it still exists at all, having not been totally replaced by its Romance neighbours. Well, the same can be said about Breton (spoken in Brittany): but unlike the latter, a Celtic language strongly related to the aforementioned Welsh, thus an Indoeuropean language like mine and yours, Basque AFAWK is not related to any other linguistic family. It's a "language isolate", and this is even more remarkable.

That explains how impenetrable the Basque language/names seem. Same for Welsh imagine.

 

[1958Bassman]

I no longer give rides to strangers. The last time I did that it was a telemarketer.

All I heard was how downtrodden telemarketers were.

Last time I gave a ride, I was heading back to a job that needed to be finished and he came up to my van just after I got in. I said I was on the clock and needed to go, which was true, and he thanked me for my time. I started to leave and saw that he was having trouble walking and it looked to me that he was either in pain or has some old injury. I couldn't let him keep walking and when he offered money for my gas and time, I declined. I just didn't feel a need to be paid for that.