Originally posted by Bardock42
I don't think that contradicts what I said.
I take people at their word, so if the co-founder of Black Lives Matter says she is speaking on its behalf, then she is articulating its official position, regardless of what anyone inspired by it thinks.
Originally posted by Bardock42
It starts the thinking, and adds your voice to the conversation. Sure it would be nice to be liked by everyone whose minds you are trying to change but that's just not gonna work out.
Often times in life, you have to choose between trying to be right and doing what works. This tactic is fine if your aim is to express your feelings or to feel superior to someone, but not if you actually want to further your goals. You are not going to change a mind that has been closed by your bad behavior.
The country has more race 'problems' now than it did 8 years ago in the sense that when you turn over a rock, you have more bug problems.
We always had tons of race problems, we just didn't like talking about them for awhile, but events have dragged them into the light so we can actually address them again.
Originally posted by Adam_PoE
I take people at their word, so if the co-founder of Black Lives Matter says she is speaking on its behalf, then she is articulating its official position, regardless of what anyone inspired by it thinks.
Okay, but I was talking (in the post you replied to) about the people not the organisation, because most people who are inspired or talk about #BlackLivesMatter don't know that there is an organisation...
Originally posted by Adam_PoE
Often times in life, you have to choose between trying to be right and doing what works. This tactic is fine if your aim is to express your feelings or to feel superior to someone, but not if you actually want to further your goals. You are not going to change a mind that has been closed by your bad behavior.
I disagree, I believe this is a tactic that a) can work and b) is particularly effective when the nice approach doesn't get you heard.
Originally posted by Bardock42
Okay, but I was talking (in the post you replied to) about the people not the organisation, because most people who are inspired or talk about #BlackLivesMatter don't know that there is an organisation...
What a cop out reply, of coarse they do. Lets face it, you got schooled.