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(40,915 posts) Tue Jun 23, 2020, 10:21 AM Jun 2020

Black Lives Matter Too... That extra word "Too" [View all]

Last edited Wed Jun 24, 2020, 09:37 AM - Edit history (1)

Black Lives Matter Too... That extra word "Too"

It should be used.

It completely obliterates the counter argument/point of "All Lives Matter" or "Blue Lives Matter".

It it inclusive of "All", not exclusive.

If someone counters with "All Lives Matter", the reply is: 'Yes! That is the point. Black Lives Matter Too.'
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On edit: Make that - "It could be used."

Absolutes are not good.

Some people are not willing to consider new ideas.

"All Lives Matter" could be co-opted to be a positive rather than a negative.

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Black Lives Matter Too... That extra word "Too" [View all] keithbvadu2 Jun 2020 OP

Sadly some might see that as a distraction or diminution. Seems like a good addition to me. BSdetect Jun 2020 #1

No. It is unnecessary. SoonerPride Jun 2020 #2

Agree. Mike 03 Jun 2020 #3

I agree, too. luvs2sing Jun 2020 #8

Correct n/t malaise Jun 2020 #32

Agreed. Caliman73 Jun 2020 #36

People who pretend not to know what black lives matter means are being intellectually dishonest. Solomon Jun 2020 #81

+1 gollygee Jun 2020 #85

I've always thought this would be a good idea, as well. LuckyCharms Jun 2020 #4

If someone calls 911 and says "my house is on fire!" SoonerPride Jun 2020 #6

I like that analogy n/t Bev54 Jun 2020 #31

If I say MurrayDelph Jun 2020 #49

To those people: mantis49 Jun 2020 #20

At least it would be harder treestar Jun 2020 #35

No it shouldn't. n/t demmiblue Jun 2020 #5

No. This isn't about semantics. It's about purposeful avoidance of the issue. StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #7

"They'll just find some other stupid dodge to avoid the issue." keithbvadu2 Jun 2020 #10

No, it doesn't. It just tells BLM to jump around like little kids playing "You're getting WARMER!" StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #14

Sorry that you disagree with yourself. keithbvadu2 Jun 2020 #17

I will respectfully disagree DeminPennswoods Jun 2020 #45

Ok StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #46

That is what I try to do DeminPennswoods Jun 2020 #47

This isn't even an issue outside of this thread JonLP24 Jun 2020 #48

I posted at a Cardinals board for awhile JonLP24 Jun 2020 #18

You're the one who doesn't get it. Jirel Jun 2020 #19

Thank you! StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #22

So now I'm supposedly not supporting... keithbvadu2 Jun 2020 #28

When the shoe fits... Jirel Jun 2020 #33

Falsely attacked. keithbvadu2 Jun 2020 #34

No, you don't have it figured out at all. Which is why some soul-searching is in order StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #37

You show your own discomfort. keithbvadu2 Jun 2020 #39

If you're not feeling discomfort, you're not paying attention StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #40

Sorry that you disagree with yourself. keithbvadu2 Jun 2020 #41

LOL StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #42

Some people can't say three simple words wellst0nev0ter Jun 2020 #90

No it doesn't. it just allows bigots to control things JI7 Jun 2020 #44

This message was self-deleted by its author CatLady78 Jun 2020 #84

They came up with the name they have been around for years doing the work and look at that support JonLP24 Jun 2020 #9

Agreed. HotTeaBag Jun 2020 #11

Hell no. Jirel Jun 2020 #12

"It is not the job of the BLM movement to make it easier for white folks to hear their message." WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2020 #15

Yup greenjar_01 Jun 2020 #21

It's The Job RobinA Jun 2020 #69

It doesn't need to be changed one bit. Jirel Jun 2020 #70

Did You Actually RobinA Jun 2020 #73

Change is not not happening because BLM's slogan isn't what you want it to be StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #83

BLM is doing fine gollygee Jun 2020 #86

Maybe when you hear "Black Lives Matter" you can add "too" quietly in your head, to yourself. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2020 #13

Thank you StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #25

Tone-policing and correcting is always about more than the wrong word or how someone said something. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2020 #26

No, that makes it sound defensive and weakens it. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #16

Sounds like a sequal lame54 Jun 2020 #23

And the sequel is usually not as good as the original. demmiblue Jun 2020 #27

Nah. Solly Mack Jun 2020 #24

Not bad! I knew there would be some disagreement but... keithbvadu2 Jun 2020 #29

No, it is defensive and unnecessary. Demsrule86 Jun 2020 #30

The first time I heard "Black Lives Matter" Bettie Jun 2020 #38

"reflexively thought that it was obvious and devalued others' lives" keithbvadu2 Jun 2020 #57

I don't support them Bettie Jun 2020 #58

Some people need that 'too'. keithbvadu2 Jun 2020 #62

Those people are making a choice Bettie Jun 2020 #65

Yep. keithbvadu2 Jun 2020 #67

Just cheering Bettie Jun 2020 #68

It sounds like an afterthought struggle4progress Jun 2020 #43

Nice dodge. Good one. keithbvadu2 Jun 2020 #50

Odd... I'm getting that vibe from every one of your responses. LanternWaste Jun 2020 #63

No excuse. You give another great dodge. keithbvadu2 Jun 2020 #66

Excellent! demmiblue Jun 2020 #53

I agree with you. ElementaryPenguin Jun 2020 #51

If you fully support the BLM movement, you would support THEIR slogan. demmiblue Jun 2020 #52

This Is Just RobinA Jun 2020 #77

OK, Karen. n/t demmiblue Jun 2020 #79

Why do you think you're the audience? gollygee Jun 2020 #87

If you think "words matter," then use the words you want StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #60

why do we have to change the message to appease racists? SoonerPride Jun 2020 #64

I always figure if someone doesn't agree with a movement, jmg257 Jun 2020 #54

IKR? StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #61

What the fuck is this? PTWB Jun 2020 #55

"We don't need to appease white supremacists and say black lives matter TOO. " keithbvadu2 Jun 2020 #56

why do we have to change the message to appease racists? SoonerPride Jun 2020 #59

If You Wish To Change RobinA Jun 2020 #75

Fuck them SoonerPride Jun 2020 #78

You think adding the word "too" to "Black Lives Matter" will "change the racists"? StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #80

You were kinder in your rebuttal than I was SoonerPride Jun 2020 #82

They should not be centered in this discussion gollygee Jun 2020 #89

Only Trumpanzees don't support BLM wellst0nev0ter Jun 2020 #91

The times keithbvadu2 Jun 2020 #92

I can believe it gollygee Jun 2020 #88

I'll go with BLM, but thanks for the suggestion. nt. Voltaire2 Jun 2020 #71

Check out the edit. demmiblue Jun 2020 #76

How about adding a heart emoji? ❤️ Silent3 Jun 2020 #72

Oh, good lawd... the edit. demmiblue Jun 2020 #74