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46. ? I turn 60 in a few weeks, it may be an age thing...

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Mon Dec 29, 2014, 07:22 PM

Dec 2014

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Does America treat Black People fairly? [View all] bravenak Dec 2014 OP

The useful discussion is the sentence that follows the correct answer "no". lumberjack_jeff Dec 2014 #1

It depends on how it is done. bravenak Dec 2014 #2

"...don't make it a minstrel show." Nuclear Unicorn Dec 2014 #7

I can get with that. bravenak Dec 2014 #8

"I can usually tell flattery and sincerity from greedy opportunism." Nuclear Unicorn Dec 2014 #12

Thank you. bravenak Dec 2014 #14

That's in my top ten list JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #70

I have to say that when I moved out to NM Warpy Dec 2014 #15

Competently is a better word for what I was trying to say . bravenak Dec 2014 #17

Speaking of New Mexico lumberjack_jeff Dec 2014 #85

You've never seen what they're selling under the portal of the old Governor's Mansion Warpy Dec 2014 #100

Indeed not. A hint? n/t lumberjack_jeff Dec 2014 #132

White men who lie America into war walk free. Octafish Dec 2014 #3

Somewhere... bravenak Dec 2014 #4

Colin Powell AgingAmerican Dec 2014 #94

Maybe, but wasn't he lied to by Tenet and given false info to present? nt brush Dec 2014 #134

Oddly enough, I just responded to a new poster Erich Bloodaxe BSN Dec 2014 #5

This seems to be a very difficult subject for us as a nation. bravenak Dec 2014 #6

Oh we are so far from exceptional... sheshe2 Dec 2014 #9

Thank you She. bravenak Dec 2014 #11

Well I put both your links in my favorites file. sheshe2 Dec 2014 #16

Oooh, the favorite file.... bravenak Dec 2014 #18

I love your post. Thank you for this Number23 Dec 2014 #44

I would say for the most part yes they are treated fairly helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #10

It goes for everybody. bravenak Dec 2014 #13

I think in many work places there is a lot of hidden discrimination that can never be proven. helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #19

I wish they would go back natural. bravenak Dec 2014 #21

I don't blame you helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #27

Belong on the blog roll at DU! Outstanding! freshwest Dec 2014 #154

..... bravenak Dec 2014 #155

Posting privledges... sheshe2 Dec 2014 #20

I'm glad. bravenak Dec 2014 #22

Not sure what that comment to BainsBane meant, but I have an idea. sheshe2 Dec 2014 #23

The same thing they always use to beat up white women. bravenak Dec 2014 #33

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2014 #24

Tick tock. nt cyberswede Dec 2014 #25

library's open. eom uppityperson Dec 2014 #26

Damn it-I was on the jury and didn't even have time to register my "hide" vote before MIRT Rowdyboy Dec 2014 #28

2-0 hide and yay for mirt. she's nasty today, still needs a new hobby, or a job. uppityperson Dec 2014 #29

Maybe she should just create her own job! greatauntoftriplets Dec 2014 #31

she could start collecting toenail clippings? uppityperson Dec 2014 #32

Or shill for big pharma! greatauntoftriplets Dec 2014 #35

Hi, bravenak! Feral Child Dec 2014 #30

Was that not the worst op ever? bravenak Dec 2014 #36

*Rambling Crazy* as well as incredibly racist Feral Child Dec 2014 #38

Crazy is right!! bravenak Dec 2014 #39

If you are talking about that post that is hidden that I read from the racist asshole randys1 Dec 2014 #55

Things shouldn't be like this. bravenak Dec 2014 #57

By then they will have climate change to deal with... randys1 Dec 2014 #60

I guess we'll go back. bravenak Dec 2014 #64

there is a lot of denial here JI7 Dec 2014 #34

Yep. bravenak Dec 2014 #40

When people are robbed of their very lives through slavery and or land theft, there exists Jefferson23 Dec 2014 #37

Thank you for the thoughtful response Jefferson. bravenak Dec 2014 #41

You're most welcome, bravenak. n/t Jefferson23 Dec 2014 #45

The U.S. Congress managed to pass a token reparations bill for the victims (and KingCharlemagne Dec 2014 #147

I agree and it's disturbing as hell. The human mind can rationalize away, just about anything. n/t Jefferson23 Dec 2014 #153

Question "offended when members of the majority adopt cultural mannerisms of our culture. "??? 4139 Dec 2014 #42

I'm sure you'll figure it out. bravenak Dec 2014 #43

? I turn 60 in a few weeks, it may be an age thing... 4139 Dec 2014 #46

I think we'd have to plan an op for that in a group. bravenak Dec 2014 #49

Send him a copy JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #72

Okay. bravenak Dec 2014 #75

He will get it JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #82

I just got a new reply... bravenak Dec 2014 #83

I just asked the same thing in another thread. SMC22307 Dec 2014 #86

Not a blog on the internet!!!!11!! bravenak Dec 2014 #87

No kidding? SMC22307 Dec 2014 #90

LOL!!! bravenak Dec 2014 #97

...... sabrina 1 Dec 2014 #47

I can't tell which is better - your poll question of your Ask Bravenak blog Number23 Dec 2014 #48

Thank you, it means a lot coming from you. bravenak Dec 2014 #51

This shit is just getting out of control.... giftedgirl77 Dec 2014 #91

That one drives me crazy with her bullshit. bravenak Dec 2014 #93

That was one of the ugliest threads I've ever been involved in... giftedgirl77 Dec 2014 #101

I posted the one from earlier on Tobin's thread in AA. bravenak Dec 2014 #105

Define "America." LWolf Dec 2014 #50

I cannot define America for you. bravenak Dec 2014 #54

What about black on black crime? JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #52

I'm ready!! bravenak Dec 2014 #53

can I play too? rbrnmw Dec 2014 #92

Yep!!! bravenak Dec 2014 #95

I want to tell you one more thing I know about the Negro... randys1 Dec 2014 #58

Driiiiinnnnkkkkkk! JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #67

you wont believe this randys1 Dec 2014 #73

That's shameful JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #76

No, America does not and never had treated black people fairly. abelenkpe Dec 2014 #56

We'll get there. bravenak Dec 2014 #59

No fucking way! Enthusiast Dec 2014 #61

Very Special brand of justice. bravenak Dec 2014 #65

My answer would be "Sometimes" BlueJazz Dec 2014 #62

Of course not... randys1 Dec 2014 #63

Nothing like a poll with a topic such as this to reveal who's who on DU; nc4bo Dec 2014 #66

True. bravenak Dec 2014 #69

I thought the list Caretha Dec 2014 #96

Obviously not. Jackpine Radical Dec 2014 #68

Thank you, I try to give the benefit of doubt. bravenak Dec 2014 #71

Option 1, but I don't think America treats most people fairly. aikoaiko Dec 2014 #74

They have been most consistent with us. bravenak Dec 2014 #77

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2014 #80

I would agree that the AA community has been treated most unfair aikoaiko Dec 2014 #115

The one person who voted yes JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #78

Always. bravenak Dec 2014 #79

Yes, they do - Spirochete Dec 2014 #81

You funny.nt bravenak Dec 2014 #84

There is much to be said for the old saying, "Walk a mile in my shoes!" Dustlawyer Dec 2014 #88

I agree. bravenak Dec 2014 #112

"No" to long, straight hair. "Yes" to dressing professionally. SMC22307 Dec 2014 #89

Too bad Caretha Dec 2014 #98

I acknowledge educated, hard-working, successful... SMC22307 Dec 2014 #107

I am doing just fine, ma. bravenak Dec 2014 #99

Those women have excelled in a world... SMC22307 Dec 2014 #103

They are twice my age. bravenak Dec 2014 #106

What triggered the change? SMC22307 Dec 2014 #108

Style. bravenak Dec 2014 #111

And that's the problem... SMC22307 Dec 2014 #116

Are u judging? bravenak Dec 2014 #117

How did you arrive at "judging" from what I posted? SMC22307 Dec 2014 #121

It's different for black women. bravenak Dec 2014 #122

I have a pretty good idea. SMC22307 Dec 2014 #123

It's really good. bravenak Dec 2014 #124

While styling your hair? SMC22307 Dec 2014 #125

LOL! bravenak Dec 2014 #126

who are you to school bravenak? rbrnmw Dec 2014 #113

And how should I speak? bravenak Dec 2014 #114

Huh. SMC22307 Dec 2014 #119

You'd have to have been there for that. bravenak Dec 2014 #120

Trust me, rbrnmw, I couldn't care less... SMC22307 Dec 2014 #118

No doubt your anecdotal (and alleged) observations are colored through a fine lens of personal bias LanternWaste Dec 2014 #156

K&R! marym625 Dec 2014 #102

+1 bravenak Dec 2014 #110

America has never treated its black inhabitants even remotely fairly. jdenver_2624 Dec 2014 #104

Hello bigwillq Dec 2014 #109

OT, but I ROFLed Jamaal510 Dec 2014 #127

I loved that one too. bravenak Dec 2014 #128

Wow... Jamaal510 Dec 2014 #151

Stupid. bravenak Dec 2014 #152

Should've told that person to sit down, he's rockin' the boat. WinkyDink Dec 2014 #148

Hell no. lovemydog Dec 2014 #129

When I finally start writing nonfiction. bravenak Dec 2014 #130

You already do - right here you're writing non-fiction. lovemydog Dec 2014 #131

Oohhhh!! That's good! bravenak Dec 2014 #133

LOL, thanks. lovemydog Dec 2014 #135

Thank you. bravenak Dec 2014 #138

No problemo. lovemydog Dec 2014 #140

I have 3 different versions. bravenak Dec 2014 #142

Thanks a million. lovemydog Dec 2014 #143

I think you can buy refurbished too. bravenak Dec 2014 #144

I can't live without my radio. lovemydog Dec 2014 #145

Hahaha!nt bravenak Dec 2014 #146

Hell; I don't treat black people fairly. Sweeney Dec 2014 #136

I like you Sweeney. bravenak Dec 2014 #137

Everybody likes me Sweeney Dec 2014 #141

White European Americans have never treated Native Americans, nor Black Americans fairly. roamer65 Dec 2014 #139

This is a trick question, am I right? To separate the sentient beings from the Pod People? WinkyDink Dec 2014 #149

All questions are trick questions. bravenak Dec 2014 #150