New Netflix Series "Dear White People"

[Grabber]

Questioning why kingblack, GT Premi and 2kblack are still here. They are apparently individuals of african-american descent, yet, they are VERY political when it comes to racism.

I'm also very curious as to they agenda. Were you guys oppressed growing up? Have bad jobs because of your ethnic background, etc? If not, why do you go around in EVERY thread that involves anything related to a culture, you guys make it racial?

 

[08mojo]

Id never doubt hard work. that is what it takes to STAY in a position. The problem is having the OPPORTUNITY to even have a chance at a job.

You are going to honestly sit here and say that minorities or even white women have had the same opportunities at jobs as white men pre 1990's?

Couldn't tell you about opportunities pre-1990s, as I was just a kid. I can tell you that my father took a big risk pre-1990s to start his own business, put in a lot of hard work and managed to keep our family within the middle class. He proved to me that hard work/dedication/doing the right thing (not the easy way out) equals a comfortable life.

I can tell you my experiences and opportunities: I put myself through college with ZERO debt. It was not gifted to me, nor was I presented any opportunity different from my peers. It took me nearly 8 years to graduate with a Bachelors degree in Engineering. I was only able to go to school every other semester because I had to work full time and save every penny to afford the next semester. I had to continue to work part-time while I was attending classes--not easy. Was that an unfair opportunity?

I wanted to go to a big university, but I had to start at a community college due to costs and academic requirements. I knew I wanted to attend the big university because I would have better career choices graduating from one of the top engineering schools in the world vs the community college. So, I planned my route to get into the big university and put in the work. I skipped many social events to study and missed a lot of good times because I had to work. I watched many of my friends go out and they skated by on average grades. Most of them graduated from the community college. They went on to work at businesses local to the community college and were paid below average for their positions. I saw the big picture and moved onto the well-known university. Was that an unfair opportunity?

At the university I entered the internship/co-op program and worked for two different companies. The pay was better than minimum wage, but not great so I still had to rotate semesters between working and school. At this point, I was now able to afford an apartment with one other person instead of six other people, which is what I had to do while working minimum wage at the community college. Was that an unfair opportunity?

During my internships I worked hard and kept busy every minute I was at the job. I asked for more responsibility/work, found my own work and if there was nothing for me I would sweep the floors of the building. My bosses and others around the companies took note and I quickly stood-out from the other interns. Was that an unfair opportunity?

I eventually graduated in 2008--which if you remember, it was a pretty shitty time to enter the working force. Jobs were scarce and many of my peers that graduated with me could not find jobs. Lots of people ended up working retail or something completely unrelated to their major. I had two job offers waiting for me to graduate and never had to interview. Was that an unfair opportunity or was my work starting to pay off?

I've been at my current job for 6+ years. I have seen several people get fired, yet I still have my job and continue to be promoted. Is that unfair or is that because I continue to put in the work and prove/increase my value?

The point is, some people understand what it takes to be successful and are willing to put in the work--they strive to improve themselves and increase their value. Some understand what it takes and refuse to put in the extra work--they are generally pretty quiet and are happy with their current status . Some people do not understand what it takes and also refuse to put in the work--they are generally the loudest and like to blame others.

Which are you?

 

[Dirks9901]

i find it funny that people are saying this and have no clue what the movie or show is about. Why are some white men so afraid of the change that is happening? Are you afraid that you have to compete for jobs and opportunities instead of them being gifted to you like they were for your dads and granddads?

They'll never admit it, but that's EXACTLY what it is. They don't want to be faced with the possibility of losing to people that they have deemed "less than" for centuries.

I don't know what century you guys are from but the better candidate always obtains the job over lesser qualified candidates. Many things can account for picking one over the other but ultimately that is what it comes down too. Both these comments seems like excuses for failure to me and that you both have massive chips on your shoulders about it and are looking for something to blame. (Side note: before you commenting back with bullshit lifetime achievements about this or that: Save it. No one cares on an open car forum)

But i think everyone here can see it. You both don't like white people. If i were going to guess its probably because a white person said or did something that was actually racist. And there is a good chance it happened more than once. So you both demonized an entire group of people for it.

But here is the thing, every race on this planet have ignorant members among them that simply do not like other races based on culture stereotypes or some other aspect that they feel justifies their behavior. Demonizing an entire group of people for a small minority makes you both just as ignorant and part of the problem.




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[nxhappy]

I'm surprised they didn't call it "The Slave Owners"

 

[HISSMAN]

My ancestors came over here as indentured servants. And my great grandmother is full Cherokee. But you know what? That wasn't me. I don't blame the long dead for any issues I may have now. I just do the best I can to be the best I can.

 

[Zemedici]

My ancestors came over here as indentured servants. And my great grandmother is full Cherokee. But you know what? That wasn't me. I don't blame the long dead for any issues I may have now. I just do the best I can to be the best I can.

get outta here with your logic. There is no place for said travesty here.

 

[Dirks9901]

My ancestors came over here as indentured servants. And my great grandmother is full Cherokee. But you know what? That wasn't me. I don't blame the long dead for any issues I may have now. I just do the best I can to be the best I can.

Your problems are because of white people. Everyone knows that. Those pale racist bastards


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[jsd512]

The title itself is condescending and racist. Netflix is using the current division between white and black as a provocateur. It is shallow and inciting emotions of an entire race because it is alright to do so. It's alright to provoke white people, do it to blacks and there would be riots. MTV took down their video about this twice. Netflix is taking it to another level by implying that a black woman is going to lecture an entire race about how not to be racist. IMO, it's a cheap shot without risk of backlash. This is white guilt, allowing blacks to get back at white people who deserve to be treated that way. Black people will tell whites to calm down, you're taking it too seriously, all the while with a wink and a nod.

 

[GNBRETT]

when does White History month begin? anyone.....

 

[SID297]

This thread:

 

[2KBlackGT]

Questioning why kingblack, GT Premi and 2kblack are still here. They are apparently individuals of african-american descent, yet, they are VERY political when it comes to racism.

I'm also very curious as to they agenda. Were you guys oppressed growing up? Have bad jobs because of your ethnic background, etc? If not, why do you go around in EVERY thread that involves anything related to a culture, you guys make it racial?

What are you talking about? Look back at the discussion Hissman and I had. He is offended by this show because he thinks it generalizes all whites as racist, and that is ok. In this same thread you have a member generalizing all blacks with a brush and we're supposed to ignore it? GTFOH. This has been an on going issue with some here, instead of judging black people as individuals they group us all together. Fake DavidHassolhoff even made a joke about all blacks being affirmative action hires. While I know he doesn't believe that I'd beat far to many do believe that BS. I know, I know, screw what people think right? Nope, when you question the integrity of my job position I will take offense, just like you would if I told you your white wife wasn't really qualified for her job and she's an affirmative action hire.

As to why I'm here? I like the place and ruffling feathers sometimes when I'm bored. I know I can disagree with @Zemedici , @13COBRA , @Deceptive , @Coiled03 and a few others about a lot of things race related and agree on a few too. At least they can have a decent convo and even crack some well timed jokes even in the middle of a somewhat serious conversation. It's the rest of you that can't see people as individuals and only want to throw insults that I like to pick at for the fun of it.

 

[2KBlackGT]

when does White History month begin? anyone.....

January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

 

[Grabber]

What are you talking about? Look back at the discussion Hissman and I had. He is offended by this show because he thinks it generalizes all whites as racist, and that is ok. In this same thread you have a member generalizing all blacks with a brush and we're supposed to ignore it? GTFOH. This has been an on going issue with some here, instead of judging black people as individuals they group us all together. Fake DavidHassolhoff even made a joke about all blacks being affirmative action hires. While I know he doesn't believe that I'd beat far to many do believe that BS. I know, I know, screw what people think right? Nope, when you question the integrity of my job position I will take offense, just like you would if I told you your white wife wasn't really qualified for her job and she's an affirmative action hire.

As to why I'm here? I like the place and ruffling feathers sometimes when I'm bored. I know I can disagree with @Zemedici , @13COBRA , @Deceptive , @Coiled03 and a few others about a lot of things race related and agree on a few too. At least they can have a decent convo and even crack some well timed jokes even in the middle of a somewhat serious conversation. It's the rest of you that can't see people as individuals and only want to throw insults that I like to pick at for the fun of it.

Holy long rant, LOL.

Not sure, but, I believe I got into with you or GT Premi regarding this. I see people as people, not blacks or whites. When I have to describe a person, I will only then say a "white male or female" etc.

I have no beef with you or anyone else of another race/ethnic background. Not sure I agree with Hisssman being offended, as I read everything as somewhat general, and certain people too it too far.

As far as me/my wife, we were both born into poor families that struggled until our teen years. We both work our ass off and we do not take anything for granted. Both of us cannot stand politics, racism and those that keep enabling things like racism. It's one of those things you need to kill with fire, because it is stupid and pointless.

Only advice I can offer to you as a poor white kid that had no choice but to go to a school which was 86% hispanic is, don't take what people on the internet say. It bothers you because you enable them by responding. Be proud of who you are and who you are.

You can be white, black, green, purple, yellow, pink, etc. If you're a piece of shit, that means you (Not you, in general" is a piece of shit because of your choices in life and your actions. Not because of your color. Ignorant people cannot see that that. Some can't because they cannot figure out how to remove the blinders.

 

[2KBlackGT]

@Grabber I think you get my point then. There is no need for you to have to tell me you're not racist and that things weren't handed to you, the same with Hissman. But think about why you felt the need to, and you'll see where I'm coming from.

 

[Grabber]

@Grabber I think you get my point then. There is no need for you to have to tell me you're not racist and that things weren't handed to you, the same with Hissman. But think about why you felt the need to, and you'll see where I'm coming from.

I don't recall ever saying that. Here is my original post:


Questioning why kingblack, GT Premi and 2kblack are still here. They are apparently individuals of african-american descent, yet, they are VERY political when it comes to racism.

I'm also very curious as to they agenda. Were you guys oppressed growing up? Have bad jobs because of your ethnic background, etc? If not, why do you go around in EVERY thread that involves anything related to a culture, you guys make it racial?

I do get your point, but, at the same time, you're letting guys like hisssman win by responding. There is so much shit on this site among others and even on social media I get urges to respond to. But, I've learned, if they are not talking about me directly, it's not my problem. Same goes for you.

 

[HISSMAN]

I made the comment about me, because I don't owe anyone anything. I definitely don't owe a black or grey or yellow or red person anything because they grew up in a bad situation or their ancestor was a slave, or a king. Doesn't mean anything to me. But, what does bother me is that people still feel the need to pull the bandage off of the wound every chance they get instead of being responsible for themselves. And the real issue is that most of those bandage pulling people are white people that feel like they need to make things right, when in actuality if we didn't try so hard to be separated, then we would find that coming together really isn't any harder than breathing.

 

[Zemedici]

As to why I'm here? I like the place and ruffling feathers sometimes when I'm bored. I know I can disagree with @Zemedici , @13COBRA , @Deceptive , @Coiled03 and a few others about a lot of things race related and agree on a few too. At least they can have a decent convo and even crack some well timed jokes even in the middle of a somewhat serious conversation. It's the rest of you that can't see people as individuals and only want to throw insults that I like to pick at for the fun of it.

We said the same shit about each other basically.

Where's @13COBRA with the handshake memes?!

 

[HISSMAN]

I have decided that I hate all people without a shaved head and beard.

 

[2KBlackGT]

I don't recall ever saying that. Here is my original post:


Questioning why kingblack, GT Premi and 2kblack are still here. They are apparently individuals of african-american descent, yet, they are VERY political when it comes to racism.

I'm also very curious as to they agenda. Were you guys oppressed growing up? Have bad jobs because of your ethnic background, etc? If not, why do you go around in EVERY thread that involves anything related to a culture, you guys make it racial?

I do get your point, but, at the same time, you're letting guys like hisssman win by responding. There is so much shit on this site among others and even on social media I get urges to respond to. But, I've learned, if they are not talking about me directly, it's not my problem. Same goes for you.

Trust, when I respond it's not from anger. It's entertainment, and I'm bored at work sometimes lol.

 

[Coiled03]

TIL: If you're mentioned in a post, you get notified. Not only that, but if that post is then quoted, you get notified each time that happens, as well.