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heaven05

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408. I do commiserate

Sat May 19, 2018, 02:58 PM

May 2018

life has never been fair for me growing up biracial in ameriKKKa in the 50's and 60's, part time in the south. And you have one here who understands both areas of personal pain and reaction to it you spoke of. I don't believe, after all of our conversations that you are racist, I just think you don't understand how racism impacts a POC. I hope one day you get it. I am a pissed off POC, that's who I think I am.

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"Wypipo" is not clever; [View all] MrsMatt May 2018 OP

White people tend to not hear "racist," but they sure hear "wypipo." WhiskeyGrinder May 2018 #1

There ya go! NurseJackie May 2018 #2

Yup. ismnotwasm May 2018 #5

Are you calling me racist? MrsMatt May 2018 #6

Explain what? WhiskeyGrinder May 2018 #14

don't you know you can't 'group' white people...why it simply can't happen because.... Demsrule86 May 2018 #19

Calling out shitty behavior MrsMatt May 2018 #25

Just call it "reverse racism" so we can get to the part where I tell you "reverse racism" isn't a WhiskeyGrinder May 2018 #26

Post removed Post removed May 2018 #39

. WhiskeyGrinder May 2018 #41

You really kept your cool here ChubbyStar May 2018 #47

LOL Blecht May 2018 #384

You can call it whatever you want, as long as you realize that it SUCKS whathehell May 2018 #436

Thank you. Doing so is racist. Doodley May 2018 #79

You're right okay! Now, if you don't want to be called a troll and divisive stop posting this Thekaspervote May 2018 #104

Tell that to society. Nt NCTraveler May 2018 #119

Yeah, but everyone here is an individual, not "society" whathehell May 2018 #122

It does seem that some are that closed minded.... NCTraveler May 2018 #123

Exactly! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #252

You need to tone Cha May 2018 #75

We all need to tone it down if we want to win in November Cary May 2018 #313

Nah, I don't go around Cha May 2018 #315

I didnt say you did. Cary May 2018 #319

I know you didn't say I did, Cary. But, that Cha May 2018 #320

Ok but I find this dispute disheartening Cary May 2018 #325

The disheartening part is that non POC are going on about the word Eliot Rosewater May 2018 #327

Got that right Elliot... all of it indeed. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #355

I have as much of a biological justification for my race, Democrat, as any other. Cary May 2018 #382

True! How could any one sane get whipped up over this? Great observation. n/t Judi Lynn May 2018 #20

Wypipo is not the same as white people, just as blah people is not the same as black people. brush May 2018 #63

Wypipo is a phonetic spelling of white people. Doodley May 2018 #80

Of course it's that...but come on, we know it's more, racist behavior is connoted... brush May 2018 #84

It is as offensive as saying "blapipo are (insert worst stereotype here)" Is that acceptable? No. Doodley May 2018 #103

You're not getting it. It doesn't mean white people. It connotes racist behavior... brush May 2018 #106

So if "Blapipo" or "Homopipo" only refers to bad blacks or bad gays, that's okay? No it isn't. Doodley May 2018 #115

Stop making up non-existent words and understand you don't control evolving... brush May 2018 #117

Does that mean we can start calling black men "thugs" whathehell May 2018 #437

"Start?" EffieBlack May 2018 #439

Jesus are the butthurt so butthurt they are STILL whining about this? Eliot Rosewater May 2018 #452

Did you just come to this country? Black men are already called thugs. brush May 2018 #445

No, nor to DU either -- Black men are not called "thugs" here on DU whathehell May 2018 #451

Meaning what? You are not going to control language that evolves... brush May 2018 #454

We're not talking about controlling language on Twitter whathehell May 2018 #456

Wypipo equals racists. If it doesn't apply, why worry about it? brush May 2018 #458

Thugs are criminals. if it doesn't apply, why worry about it? whathehell May 2018 #459

It's obvious you don't get it. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #146

What I get is that some people continue to use a slang term that sounds like "white people," and Doodley May 2018 #295

By definition, it's not meant to include ALL white people, so as NOT to offend... InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #299

Whatever intention people may claim, some people including some of us here on DU, find it offensive Doodley May 2018 #302

Well, I can't speak for POC, but I'm pretty sure they would say if InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #333

You would think that would be obvious. Trust Buster May 2018 #152

it seems heaven05 May 2018 #160

the problem is we should describe individuals, not groups ollie10 May 2018 #287

Thank you. Why do you think some people continue to use the phrase that is derogative? Doodley May 2018 #294

I honestly don't think many people use it ollie10 May 2018 #332

Think how POC must feel then when racial epithets are used InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #336

So is the word "thug" now acceptable? MichMan May 2018 #392

Because the word "thug" had been applied FAR more broadly... InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #399

You are aware some people find it offensive. Why do you keep using it? Doodley May 2018 #293

because heaven05 May 2018 #344

Tell me how privileged you think I am. I was born into poverty. I was beaten and left for dead by Doodley May 2018 #357

I do commiserate heaven05 May 2018 #408

Wipipo is the new W word ollie10 May 2018 #280

Thank you for saying so. Doodley May 2018 #292

Wypipo is not derogatory in the least if you stick to the definition... InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #372

clear as mud, but nice try ollie10 May 2018 #383

What "nice try"? Why are you mangling the definition of wypipo... to suit your divisive purposes? InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #388

Because maintaining the right to define terms is critical to maintaining privilege ... Empowerer May 2018 #393

Yes, and wypipo are the ones who've been maintaining privilege for centuries. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #395

Do you really think calling groups names is unifying? ollie10 May 2018 #409

Let the "appropriation" whining begin! SMC22307 May 2018 #354

Whatever makes you feel clever. Doodley May 2018 #360

Yeah, no. "Wypipo" is anything *but* clever. SMC22307 May 2018 #368

OMG, you just don't get it... never will I spose. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #389

What I get is that name-calling is idiotic and counter-productive. SMC22307 May 2018 #391

It's not so much about white people, as it is about their hypocrisy. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #396

I'm sure black people everywhere appreciate your concern about how other people perceive us EffieBlack May 2018 #403

You got that right EB, was thinkin' the same thing... wypipo alert!! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #429

And the hits just keep on coming, don't they? EffieBlack May 2018 #430

Was agreeing with you... I thought, unless I misunderstood what you're saying. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #432

I was agreeing back --- EffieBlack May 2018 #434

Oh okay, gotcha! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #444

Come on. If it is not meant to mean white people... ollie10 May 2018 #411

If it meant "white people," we would just say, "white people." EffieBlack May 2018 #422

If you want to say racist... ollie10 May 2018 #423

If we wanted or meant to say "racist or bigot," we would just say, "racist or bigot" EffieBlack May 2018 #424

Maybe you could step back ollie10 May 2018 #426

If you are so susceptible to being "inflamed" by a word, maybe you should work on your own inability EffieBlack May 2018 #427

would you get "triggered" if someone called you the N word? ollie10 May 2018 #447

Are you suggesting that "Wypipo" is equivalent to "Nigger?" EffieBlack May 2018 #448

Calling a group a name..... ollie10 May 2018 #449

It's not on the same field, not in the same league and not worthy of being in the same conversation EffieBlack May 2018 #450

Bye. Have a good one ollie10 May 2018 #455

How dare you imply ollie10 May 2018 #463

I said, BYE, Felicia ... EffieBlack May 2018 #464

+1000 Trust Buster May 2018 #150

wypipo heaven05 May 2018 #159

+++ sheshe2 May 2018 #231

+1,000,000!! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #253

Black people cannot be racist? Qutzupalotl May 2018 #282

I said heaven05 May 2018 #284

If they're bigoted or prejudiced against a race, that's racist. Qutzupalotl May 2018 #288

Ok if you want to be literal... tonedevil May 2018 #318

You're talking about power dynamics, and I don't dispute that. Qutzupalotl May 2018 #324

Fine call black people racists... tonedevil May 2018 #326

Not my words. Qutzupalotl May 2018 #331

All of this disagreement seems more a matter of definitions... InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #356

That's just ridiculous Bucky May 2018 #415

BS nt heaven05 May 2018 #443

Well argued. Bucky May 2018 #467

okay, my friend heaven05 May 2018 #473

"You don't get to ..." EffieBlack May 2018 #446

Isn't that exactly what we're arguing about? How other people should treat us? Bucky May 2018 #468

nah we just got nigger, jigaboo, coon, monkey, pickaninny, porch monkey, spade, spook, Afromania May 2018 #180

"urban" Empowerer May 2018 #182

oh yea, forgot that one, thanks Afromania May 2018 #188

Your last paragraph nails it! NurseJackie May 2018 #193

Well said. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #255

wouldn't it be better simply to call someone John or Mary, call them by name? ollie10 May 2018 #281

sure. the problem is that white people have a natsy habit of attaching ugly labels to ALL Afromania May 2018 #348

You really think the great majority use such words? ollie10 May 2018 #350

nope, but the greatmajority are going to have to put an end to it. The people that do are going to Afromania May 2018 #351

I am in my 60s ollie10 May 2018 #386

Polack, kike, mick, frog, chink, jap, cracker, bohunk, honky... SMC22307 May 2018 #359

two of those in your list fall under the same bit I stated about wypipo. The rest of them came from Afromania May 2018 #373

Jesse Jackson - "hymies"; Michael Jackson - "sue me, jew me, kike me" SMC22307 May 2018 #387

Please, trump has whipped out more bigoted bullshit in the last year and a half all by hisself Afromania May 2018 #394

+++ heaven05 May 2018 #338

THIS InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #362

I'm white and I don't use those words of derision Bucky May 2018 #417

Only if you pronounce the "L" in people whathehell May 2018 #124

Yes, pronounced like asking the poet the reason for his urinating... why-pee-poe. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #361

right? NatBurner May 2018 #85

Translate please. brush May 2018 #95

it's a boot heaven05 May 2018 #162

You nailed it. brokephibroke May 2018 #352

People claiming not to understand the meaning of wypipo, could that be the 1st sign of being wypipo? InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #358

I honestly don't know who you're making fun of when you say wypipo Bucky May 2018 #414

Seriously? ExciteBike66 May 2018 #153

wait a minute heaven05 May 2018 #163

My point is that 99% of white people do not wish to be called a racist ExciteBike66 May 2018 #166

99% of us white people sure hate being called racist, but a lot more than 1% are racists, KitSileya May 2018 #259

My point is that when white people are told their actions are racist, they tend to deny or minimize WhiskeyGrinder May 2018 #168

They care about both labels, but react differently to each? ExciteBike66 May 2018 #169

It's almost always wrong to accuse any white person who hasn't burned a cross of racism because Empowerer May 2018 #185

Some of the worst Skidmore May 2018 #385

They don't always know what racism is cagefreesoylentgreen May 2018 #238

good point and example. salin May 2018 #241

Bravo! JustAnotherGen May 2018 #198

Weird, that. Iggo May 2018 #244

I disagree. I think everybody react strongly to being called racist Bucky May 2018 #413

Yes, and one can quibble about it's being "racist" or "bigoted" whathehell May 2018 #441

yep Bucky May 2018 #466

Lol..You're kidding, right? whathehell May 2018 #472

That IS the name of a behavior. scarletwoman May 2018 #3

Michael Harriot should not be posted here oberliner May 2018 #4

Source for that assertion please? Thanks. irisblue May 2018 #12

He didn't invent the term... Docreed2003 May 2018 #13

Dear lord... hurple May 2018 #30

Lmao... Docreed2003 May 2018 #71

You are SO wrong EffieBlack May 2018 #49

White people gonna white people Docreed2003 May 2018 #68

lolol!!! OneGrassRoot May 2018 #52

I mean... Docreed2003 May 2018 #72

OMG! That is hilarious! nt tblue37 May 2018 #97

That's bullying. Like the guy fat-shamed while dancing at a club... SMC22307 May 2018 #365

Huh?? Docreed2003 May 2018 #370

You think it's funny. I think it's bullying of a white guy... SMC22307 May 2018 #376

Lol...ok Docreed2003 May 2018 #377

Well, we are using a word that sounds like it was pronounced by a toddler........ MichMan May 2018 #401

Thank you. Bucky May 2018 #470

Do you really think this is only about this writer and his opinions, and not a phenomenon beyond salin May 2018 #29

++ nt heaven05 May 2018 #167

+++ Empowerer May 2018 #249

I thought the term originated on twitter gollygee May 2018 #54

How many times heaven05 May 2018 #165

Funny thing, that, but are you allowed say that around here? Empowerer May 2018 #250

Remember troll tactics: work in teams, work BOTH sides of a divisive issue (like wypipo) sharedvalues May 2018 #7

So people shouldn't talk about racism? gollygee May 2018 #9

It's important to talk about divisive issues sharedvalues May 2018 #15

well a piece of hot lead heaven05 May 2018 #171

I've been a DU member since MrsMatt May 2018 #10

Yes I'm not calling you a troll, just saying we should work to unify on divisive issues sharedvalues May 2018 #11

Not everyone is a "troll". Chk yourself... Kajun Gal May 2018 #24

Ah, I see. Demsrule86 May 2018 #17

p.s. RIP Paul Wellstone... sharedvalues May 2018 #40

I just find it to be childish and stupid. BlueTsunami2018 May 2018 #8

it's just a hip shorthand for a particlar behavior NatBurner May 2018 #88

I agree. phylny May 2018 #139

+1000 Trust Buster May 2018 #155

"rednecks and hillbillys" heaven05 May 2018 #173

Yes, I understand people of color have been hanged and shot. It's horrific. phylny May 2018 #178

I see heaven05 May 2018 #232

I understand what it means. Of course, I can never understand your experience. phylny May 2018 #233

I respect your opinion heaven05 May 2018 #462

Then just call them racist, hateful, petty and divisive whathehell May 2018 #433

They are using language that they choose to use to convey what they want to convey EffieBlack May 2018 #435

If you "turn away" from a discussion about a difficult topic because you don't like the way it's Empowerer May 2018 #192

I disagree. If someone uses language that's derogatory toward another group, phylny May 2018 #201

I don't think "Wypipo" is derogatory, it is humorous. kwassa May 2018 #207

I'm not upset. YOU think it's humorous. phylny May 2018 #209

It is derogatory about a subset of white people based on their behaviors. kwassa May 2018 #219

You mean white racists? phylny May 2018 #220

No. "White racist" doesn't properly doesn't accurately describe this particular subset of EffieBlack May 2018 #236

Really...another one of these? Demsrule86 May 2018 #16

Agree with that! What is the big deal... let it go Thekaspervote May 2018 #58

I have no idea why it matters in the least. Demsrule86 May 2018 #349

Let it go...seriously Docreed2003 May 2018 #18

And when white people are in the minortiy MrsMatt May 2018 #21

Omg..."name calling" Docreed2003 May 2018 #28

Post removed Post removed May 2018 #32

Name calling is worse than calling police on PoC over dumb stuff salin May 2018 #62

Nobody said it was worse. And why compare them when they both suck? meadowlander May 2018 #69

Um, no, but it's not an "either/or" situation whathehell May 2018 #129

Minority status has never stopped White people from subjugating others. Caliman73 May 2018 #78

I can't believe I just read this here. herding cats May 2018 #83

Is that what this is really about? Dyedinthewoolliberal May 2018 #109

Yep. I think whites are the minority in the world WhiteTara May 2018 #151

Write this again... tonedevil May 2018 #199

I don't think you get to tell people what they are offended at Bucky May 2018 #420

Used to be "crackers"... Kajun Gal May 2018 #22

Crackers??? Lmao Docreed2003 May 2018 #73

Actually, the term cracker was used by wealthier land owning Whites to dehumanize poor Whites. Caliman73 May 2018 #81

I know very well the origins of the term "Cracker" Docreed2003 May 2018 #90

Cool. Caliman73 May 2018 #224

Cracker is a term used to denote the man with a whip--the cracker. WhiteTara May 2018 #154

don't forget Dyedinthewoolliberal May 2018 #271

I always liked honkys myself nini May 2018 #213

Pipo... Who Need Wypipo... Blue Owl May 2018 #23

Ahhh...we saw what you did there. brush May 2018 #76

Ha! Bucky May 2018 #419

When you are part of a people that has been Eko May 2018 #27

What gave it away? MrsMatt May 2018 #31

Im sorry, what. Eko May 2018 #36

Oh yeah, I forgot. Eko May 2018 #38

That ship has sailed. NurseJackie May 2018 #46

I believe it sank. Eko May 2018 #51

❤️ NurseJackie May 2018 #65

you are right heaven05 May 2018 #175

This message was self-deleted by its author Iggo May 2018 #245

"part of a people"? So what crimes do you accept blame for, being "part of a people"? 7962 May 2018 #43

lol, as a white person. Eko May 2018 #50

+1000 Trust Buster May 2018 #156

Tell this BS heaven05 May 2018 #176

And here you prove the point of those saying its a derogatory term;"wypipo""racists" 7962 May 2018 #239

please, no heaven05 May 2018 #243

So we should take responsibility for what our ancestors did that we have never met? Doodley May 2018 #96

You didn't fight in the Revolution or sign the Declaration of Independence, either. Do you celebrate EffieBlack May 2018 #118

I don't own anything anybody did before I was even born. I was not born in America and Doodley May 2018 #125

you are in ameriKKKa heaven05 May 2018 #184

I'm in America, but have no more reason than you or anyone else to be held responsible for all Doodley May 2018 #291

if you say so heaven05 May 2018 #342

Yes, we are on the same side, so why are those who say they are offended by racial slang finding Doodley May 2018 #363

You have made it quite clear... tonedevil May 2018 #374

You aren't on the side of racial equality? I'm surprised. Doodley May 2018 #379

I'm sure you think you are /nt tonedevil May 2018 #381

You should be aware that the nation's wealth was built on slavery and that also bettyellen May 2018 #127

Nothing makes people want to work with others like insulting terms. phylny May 2018 #140

what term or terms were insulting? heaven05 May 2018 #189

The word that is the subject of the OP. phylny May 2018 #225

okay heaven05 May 2018 #246

Could well be phylny May 2018 #260

Many people find the word privileged insulting, tried to paint those convos as insulting. There you bettyellen May 2018 #263

That's so funny, because I never said that the "conversation" is insulting. phylny May 2018 #279

Well that's a good start- there are frank serious discussions going on. Tweets about Wypipo are bettyellen May 2018 #286

It seems some think that all whites are "privileged." Doodley May 2018 #375

You seem to need reassurance racism is in the past... that's not true though. Why lie and say bettyellen May 2018 #410

I'll assume you are seriously asking. phylny May 2018 #277

I am always serious heaven05 May 2018 #283

I believe you don't know what the deal is, you've proven that. Consider me walking. n/t phylny May 2018 #285

So you "won't work with others" because people online whom you don't know and will likely never meet EffieBlack May 2018 #265

+++ heaven05 May 2018 #278

The degree of privilege exposed in this discussion is STAGGERING. Eliot Rosewater May 2018 #304

Still waiting for an answer to my question EffieBlack May 2018 #322

No, take responsibility heaven05 May 2018 #179

Why are you asking me that? Eko May 2018 #335

Yes Doodley, but we are the beneficiaries of what our white ancestors did... InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #431

This has already been discussed to Texasgal May 2018 #33

Sorry, but MrsMatt May 2018 #37

u clicked it tho NatBurner May 2018 #91

It's just a term vercetti2021 May 2018 #34

Wypipo, apparently ... EffieBlack May 2018 #53

That's tautology Bok_Tukalo May 2018 #56

I'm white as a vampire vercetti2021 May 2018 #59

not all vampires are white Exotica May 2018 #164

Looks like this guy is needed BumRushDaShow May 2018 #170

LOLOLOLOLOL Exotica May 2018 #183

😁 BumRushDaShow May 2018 #190

Oh Blade! vercetti2021 May 2018 #268

So true! vercetti2021 May 2018 #267

Do you sparkle? Exotica May 2018 #269

Only once a year vercetti2021 May 2018 #270

same here! (some years) Exotica May 2018 #272

You're awesome vercetti2021 May 2018 #273

aaw, thankies, hugzz Exotica May 2018 #274

Welcome dear vercetti2021 May 2018 #289

perfect response Eliot Rosewater May 2018 #305

I think that it was stupidly appropriated from Gullah and Geechee people. Blue_true May 2018 #35

That sounds very plausible. And a lot of people HERE are using it improperly. 7962 May 2018 #44

"Wypipo" is a colloquialism used by blacks. George II May 2018 #42

Everyone uses such terms - the difference is that black folk are honest about what they mean EffieBlack May 2018 #60

Speak for yourself please. meadowlander May 2018 #66

You don't see the need for the terminology becasue you don't need the terminology, but.... bettyellen May 2018 #114

No, I don't use the terminology because I can see that it is harmful, inaccurate and prejudiced. meadowlander May 2018 #128

It's not something people are going around slurring people for- it's a descriptor or problematic and bettyellen May 2018 #132

Except that here on DU is not an informal discussion meadowlander May 2018 #135

So POC are being disrespectful when they informally describe everyday mildly racist shit? and no bettyellen May 2018 #136

Sorry but you can't have it both ways. meadowlander May 2018 #138

If we're setting groundrules ... EffieBlack May 2018 #205

+1000 Empowerer May 2018 #216

"Wypipo" is describing a subset of white people. kwassa May 2018 #215

wypipo heaven05 May 2018 #200

So let me get this straight: Eliot Rosewater May 2018 #306

yep, bam!!! heaven05 May 2018 #346

Perfectly said. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #364

"I actually don't use any of the terms in your examples and neither do most of the people..." BumRushDaShow May 2018 #174

the MSM heaven05 May 2018 #197

BAM!!!!!!!!!!!! heaven05 May 2018 #195

I must say, Effie True Dough May 2018 #203

didn't you know heaven05 May 2018 #194

It is a racial pejorative Bok_Tukalo May 2018 #45

I agree. DU would not allow such attacks on any other race of people. Trust Buster May 2018 #48

Oh no...haven't you heard? Only white people can be racist in America. n/t TCJ70 May 2018 #55

Yes, hypocrisy is ugly where ever it exists. Trust Buster May 2018 #57

Two wrongs don't make a right. procon May 2018 #67

Quite right. We all need to maintain our own standards if we are to condemn the standards of others. Doodley May 2018 #89

First, you'd need to have one before anyone even wasted their fonts on it, yeah? nt procon May 2018 #94

true heaven05 May 2018 #204

Yeah I was being sarcastic. Forgot the smiley. TCJ70 May 2018 #290

That is factually correct. Eliot Rosewater May 2018 #307

No. It's bullshit. N/t TCJ70 May 2018 #311

You should take that up with Admin ChubbyStar May 2018 #64

Get a grip, people. Don't be so effin sensitive. Wypipo is not the same as white people. brush May 2018 #82

You say it is a derogatory term and you agree it is the phonetic spelling for "white people." Doodley May 2018 #110

AA cannot be racist heaven05 May 2018 #206

True. And I am starting to wonder if the party that is supposed to be friendly to POC Eliot Rosewater May 2018 #309

I feel deep down heaven05 May 2018 #347

OK then, the term is prejudiced, bigoted and hateful MichMan May 2018 #390

How is wypipo heaven05 May 2018 #407

no it isn't heaven05 May 2018 #202

I understand that bigots are going to be bigots and I can do nothing about that Bok_Tukalo May 2018 #221

For the last time... MountCleaners May 2018 #61

That should be... tonedevil May 2018 #70

It makes me laugh. hunter May 2018 #74

It is pretty funny, isn't it? EffieBlack May 2018 #77

The butthurt is a direct result of the massive privilege non POC have, i cant use the W word Eliot Rosewater May 2018 #310

I agree, but unfortunately some people are enjoying the use of that word to get a reaction. Doodley May 2018 #86

I am happy that black people open up about their experiences MaryMagdaline May 2018 #87

pretty much NatBurner May 2018 #93

You as well MaryMagdaline May 2018 #99

Wypipo wants it two ways wonkwest May 2018 #92

I could not agree more or say it better. They use a phonetic spelling of "white people" and Doodley May 2018 #98

Black people can't joke on the internet and not die for it? herding cats May 2018 #100

Sorry to sound dumb, but I am not clear what you are saying. Please clarify. Doodley May 2018 #101

Read the post I replied to. NT herding cats May 2018 #102

Is that what I said? Categorize what I said and be honest. wonkwest May 2018 #105

Your words herding cats May 2018 #108

SO right you are... the white hypocrisy here is un-fuckin-believable and, frankly, embarrassing. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #366

I might agree with your concern about "contributing to division" if the division were along racial EffieBlack May 2018 #113

And you can find women who aren't offended by sexist language, meadowlander May 2018 #130

Apples and oranges Empowerer May 2018 #133

I disagree. meadowlander May 2018 #137

and I disagree with you. kwassa May 2018 #404

Excellent observation Effie. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #367

Thank you. The hypocrisy is thick. Trust Buster May 2018 #158

So, the hate originates with "White People" we were enslaved, set free as an aside, treated like Afromania May 2018 #177

Oh my god I love you. Iggo May 2018 #248

I agree heaven05 May 2018 #339

+1,000,000!!! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #369

I am sooo glad heaven05 May 2018 #210

Let me posit a hypothetical reply wonkwest May 2018 #226

You win every one of my prizes for clarity and truth today. phylny May 2018 #228

Gay people can be wypipo too.. hunter May 2018 #235

Stop wonkwest May 2018 #297

Please proceed. hunter May 2018 #308

I have experienced heaven05 May 2018 #341

and I won't, ever heaven05 May 2018 #240

So you admit it wonkwest May 2018 #300

you just don't get it heaven05 May 2018 #345

"Wypipo" is not the equivalent of "faggot" - not even close Empowerer May 2018 #251

You don't get to speak for me wonkwest May 2018 #301

Right there with you heaven... long overdue too! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #371

wtf heaven05 May 2018 #340

Oh, please. TDale313 May 2018 #107

You don't find: "Wypipo are (insert negative stereotype)" offensive? Doodley May 2018 #112

Note: you agreed with the poster above who implied it was an excuse for more racial murders. herding cats May 2018 #116

Aw geez not this shit again RhodeIslandOne May 2018 #111

Today is the day I take up arms... NCTraveler May 2018 #120

Hurtful? Walking into Starbucks, walking baby at a park, BBQ'in and blacks gets cops called on them. sunRISEnow May 2018 #121

Exactly! And the irony is that the term wypipo is, by definition, intended to call out those InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #398

One chooses to be blind especially when so many supply facts. sunRISEnow May 2018 #400

Yup yup... sad to see in this day and age when so many claim to be enlightened... InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #406

Not "is" - Wypipo ARE not clever. It's plural jberryhill May 2018 #126

White fragility is the knee jerk defense of white supremacy... MrScorpio May 2018 #143

Yes. My worry is if the side of the fence that is supposed to support AA acts like this Eliot Rosewater May 2018 #312

white fragility case #1,247 leftofcool May 2018 #131

I just posted a Robin DiAngelo article below. MrScorpio May 2018 #142

IMO the meaning is rapidly morphing Alea May 2018 #134

I think that you should find this instructive: MrScorpio May 2018 #141

What if white people don't implode? What if they understand that they are privileged phylny May 2018 #144

Not imploding is helping. MrScorpio May 2018 #145

I hope we come to the point where white supremacy is eradicated. phylny May 2018 #148

I think the key here is "illiteracy" in word definitions Maeve May 2018 #187

This Empowerer May 2018 #337

Who the cap fit let them wear it... Sunsky May 2018 #147

I think that only wypipo are offended WhiteTara May 2018 #149

Not "only" -- but I think it's fair to characterize it as being "predominantly". And ... NurseJackie May 2018 #261

pretty damn clever heaven05 May 2018 #157

Actually, race in itself has no impact on human behavior. It's the cultural environment instead. Oneironaut May 2018 #191

BLACK AND BROWN heaven05 May 2018 #217

If it's so important... kentuck May 2018 #161

I agree, but ... left-of-center2012 May 2018 #172

This is the way black people always feel. When we are told that our reality isn't real because Afromania May 2018 #186

Thank you for sharing ... left-of-center2012 May 2018 #208

and as soon as we trade places and "white people" are the minority and it's used as a way to Afromania May 2018 #214

If we reversed everything as you suggest, the non POC under the thumb of POC would Eliot Rosewater May 2018 #314

No attack from me. phylny May 2018 #218

The name is stupid, but it highlights a real issue. Oneironaut May 2018 #181

I'm so over this JustAnotherGen May 2018 #196

only wypipo would say that KG May 2018 #211

LOL nini May 2018 #212

+1000 SoFlaDem May 2018 #222

So am I nini May 2018 #230

So many people, so many thin skins to puncture hueymahl May 2018 #223

I respectfully disagree. phylny May 2018 #237

I think we are saying the same thing hueymahl May 2018 #262

I'm starting to think "wypipo" derives from wellst0nev0ter May 2018 #438

So very true. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2018 #397

I think we need to have a silent thread for wypipo. NCTraveler May 2018 #227

That is pretty damn funny! NT hueymahl May 2018 #264

The thing is that although we don't think of ourselves as racist, cyclonefence May 2018 #229

Deplorables are Wypipo Marcuse May 2018 #234

It's just something Tr0lp1p0 say. Fozzledick May 2018 #242

You know how it's meant when black people say it? EffieBlack May 2018 #254

I know how it's meant when Tr0lp1p0 say it. Fozzledick May 2018 #256

How do you define "Tr0lp1p0?" EffieBlack May 2018 #257

Recursively. It's a self-defining meme. Fozzledick May 2018 #258

Just like "wypipo" then. Iggo May 2018 #276

It's not supposed to be. Iggo May 2018 #247

The people that are the most upset by this term Tarc May 2018 #266

How come we never give medals to cops who don't kill unarmed black people? Iggo May 2018 #275

Does that give you license to use a racist slang term? Are you saying anyone, like me, who finds Doodley May 2018 #296

As a white male, IMO, white people really have no standing to be offended by things like this Tarc May 2018 #298

Don't tell me what I can and cannot be offended by. And how dare you compare me to the Doodley May 2018 #303

That's exactly what I said Tarc May 2018 #317

To be clear, are you calling many on DU racist because they are offended by the racial slang term? Doodley May 2018 #321

Oh dear, guess I have to rescind that "glad you understood" statement Tarc May 2018 #323

And they STILL havent figured that out yet. Eliot Rosewater May 2018 #316

God, not this shit again. Move on. Downtown Hound May 2018 #328

I find the term offensive for an altogether different reason MichMan May 2018 #329

"Wypipo" is a recent affectation, a learned cant, not a "dialect". procon May 2018 #334

Condescending bullshit. bettyellen May 2018 #330

I just try not to behave in the way that deserved it. alphafemale May 2018 #343

Reccing for "not clever," "divisive" and "lazy stereotype." SMC22307 May 2018 #353

I have never heard of that term before reading it on DU samnsara May 2018 #378

Maybe you haven't encountered trolls elsewhere. Doodley May 2018 #380

Or you two have never been on Black Twitter wellst0nev0ter May 2018 #440

Exactly EffieBlack May 2018 #442

Me, I personally don't use "wypipo" wellst0nev0ter May 2018 #461

It's a big thing on Twitter gollygee May 2018 #405

'Cause you've never been to The Root. Iggo May 2018 #421

Maybe because you haven't made any effort to listen to what black people say unless it's brought EffieBlack May 2018 #425

The OP keeps refreshing the post in hopes it will continue to be divisive.. ramp up rhetoric Thekaspervote May 2018 #402

I'm pretty darn white xmas74 May 2018 #412

Why is the fact that it's offensive of to other people not important to you? Bucky May 2018 #418

Here's my take mvd May 2018 #428

fair enough Bucky May 2018 #469

As I said, xmas74 May 2018 #460

Don't say lazy Bucky May 2018 #416

Recommended. guillaumeb May 2018 #453

"Wypipo" doesn't bother me at all. This is much ado about nothing. argyl May 2018 #457

"Liberal" as a dirty word is not clever, yet it's all over the media ck4829 May 2018 #465

this is the part where.. stmac May 2018 #471

Yes it is obamanut2012 May 2018 #474