Originally posted by Tzeentch
Yah, I ask that sometimes. My Mom is super afro-centric, typical "The White Man is dirt" type- she's always put African culture on this pedestal that I don't quite understand. I mean, I'm sure Africans have their fair share of cultural or technological achievements, but so has every other culture.Everything I've read about African cultures more or less depicts them as always having been Imperialistic warring **** faces who fought over scarce resources, even before the Europeans' meddling.
Nubia n'stuff.
And this shit covers it pretty well:
Originally posted by dadudemontl;dr
Nubia n'stuff.And this shit covers it pretty well:
But it looks interesting, so I will, at some point. Good find.
Originally posted by dadudemon
That's too close to home, man:But, yeah, marginalizing racism is pretty dumb. It is still racism. Just because my people have been more industrious than others, does not mean it is okay to be racist against them...unless they are Jersey Shore types...then it is okay.
Ahhhhh...I get it, now. I see why people in the black community don't like the degenerates in their group. Lawd Jeezus, I just had an epiphany and I understand the "black-on-black" hate I'm seeing in this thread.
Naw black people just hate each other regardless. We are natural enemies with each other. All going back to the fact that we knew we sold each other out and were forced to be treated as one people. Our unity is a lie we do around others.
Originally posted by Omega Vision
A very interesting hypothetical question is what Africa would be like now had it not been for European colonization and imperialism. As bad as things are in America sometimes for blacks, they're better off here than they would be in Africa or the Caribbean.
There would be alot more countries. As the modern borders are mostly remnants of colonial territories iirc more so then actual tribal and ethnic borders from the time.
Re: Ferguson Riots
Originally posted by Oneness
IMO, people up at North County are desparate and looking for a reason to steal.
Exactly, and even worse is the people who..whenever anyone mentions the looting, are so quick to go "that isn't the issue here!". As if to imply grown ass adults can't focus on more then one aspect of this case at the same time? The looting is nowhere near as bad as killing this kid, but it's also god damn ridiculous to act like people should not even mention it.
Especially when the god damn president of the United States makes a statement about Missouri and..he comments on the friggin looting. Where the hell were the "that is not the issue!" people then? We humans can do this special little thing called multi-tasking, people need to try it out.
People should be angry over this, people should be protesting..and hell, people should even be stomping their damn feet..but they sure as hell should not be looting. Looting isn't helping Michael or his family. Looting is not going to make sure this never happens again..looting is just some opportunistic pieces of sh*t using this horrible tragedy as an excuse to get themselves a pair of new shoes or something.
Why do these people feel they have the right to loot and burn over this? That takes some brass balls to essentially go "I'm soo upset over this death..only a new pair of shoes will make it better!".
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
All of the rioters should be arrested and put in jail.
Yep, but the pathetic thing is..they did arrest some, but then they released them. So..what the hell? I'm not saying these people should be put in jail for a long time. However, they should be made to pay back *every penny* of anything they destroyed or stole. Sorry, you don't get to profit off this kids death, at all. If every single looter that was caught is not forced to pay for the damages they inflicted then there is a huge problem here. This cop doesn't get to get away with murder, and these people sure as hell don't get to get away with looting. Is the looting the biggest issue here? Nope, of course not, but it's still an aspect of this case whether people like it or not. You feel like people are focusing too much on the looting? Well, blame the piece of crap looters for that. Their actions are not only selfish, but helped to draw some attention away from the bigger issue here.
You want to see a big problem with the attitudes of people? Look at this article:
This b*tch goes on to say she can't condemn the looting because she "respects black rage". Holy crap lady, the dead kids parents even condemned the looting. This woman essentially says she respects the right of black people to act like criminals and burn shit whenever something happens that truly upsets the community. It is scary to have people believing stuff like that in this day and age. Frankly, I do not care what injustices were done to you..you don't get to take your anger out on innocent people. Be angry, but be constructive. Saying "I respect black rage" is obnoxious. Here is the thing: I do not respect black rage. I respect the rage of any human being who is upset at this tragedy. It's not a black thing, it's a human thing. Calling it "black" rage just serves to further divide people. So since this silly woman specified she respects "black" rage only..does this mean she *doesn't* respect things like..hispanic rage? Or Asian rage? Or the rages of any other race of people?
Even worse is when you have people blaming the looting on the cops. Which..is nonsense. Are the cops to blame for these people being angry? Oh hell yes, but they did not force these people to loot and burn..that was ALL their decision.
Originally posted by Lestov16
Surtur, were you on CBR?
Heh, yeah I am one in the same. Unfortunately, CBR just isn't what it used to be prior to the recent reboot. It's like now everyone has to walk on eggshells because a few people sent death threats to another poster. Not that I am going to stop posting there, but it is unfortunate what it's turned into.
So a cops got footage of Michael Brown robbing a store clerk, but they didn't stop him for that reason. What do you guys think?
http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/15/us/missouri-teen-shooting/index.html
Originally posted by vansonbeeIt doesn't bode well for the "gentle giant" image his family and supporters are trying to push, which is likely why the police released it. They're building a case for themselves in public opinion.
So a cops got footage of Michael Brown robbing a store clerk, but they didn't stop him for that reason. What do you guys think?http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/15/us/missouri-teen-shooting/index.html
But as noted, Brown being a thug in that video is not connected to the events of his death.
It ultimately depends on if Brown is positively identified as the robber, which the store clerk whom the robber pushed should be able to do. It also will matter what Brown was wearing when he was shot and if it matches the clothing of the robber.
This seems like a desperate attempt at character assassination to divert attention of Darren Wilson, whom they could no longer hide. Really, if this turns out to be a lie, it will make things worst than ever before.
Not desperate; intelligent. The PD wants everyone to know that Brown acted like a thug who robbed a stored and bullied the owner/clerk with his size in case this goes to trial.
I sincerely doubt they'd release that tape unless they had extremely solid proof that it is indeed Brown, they and their handlers would be colossal morons otherwise.
Nope. Intelligent would have been to release this info the day after Brown's death. The fact that they waited until they could no longer withhold Wilson's name to release this reeks of desperation. And again, until they release proof that it was Brown in that video, his innocence is to be presumed.
Also, they're backpedaling, because first they said he was being pursued for the robbery, then they said it was a traffic stop, and now they're saying it's because of the robbery again. So that colossal moron remark may not be far off.