Listen, it is not humanly possible to ever end racism as a whole. There will always be white people that hate blacks. There will always be black people that hate whites.... it's just the way it is... and yes, black people can be racist too. It's just never noted because blacks have a free pass to hate on whites for the inhuman crimes that dealt with slavery and civil rights violations... even so very long ago. I understand the hostilities still felt today because it's a degrading thing, owning someone, but until blacks can forget this period of time and end the hostility of past injustices of our white ancestor's we can never move past it as a people. On the flip...let's talk about the N word. Don't expect me to forget this word when I hear blacks using it daily. I mean,, what am I missing here? If it's so hateful then why is it used daily as a form of greeting among black men. My logical mind can't grasp the sense of that. Someone explain. Now even though I never use, because to be honest, it would embarrass me to actually say it to a black man.. let alone to get my ass kicked.. correction,, say it to another man,,, and actually,, it would never even cross my mind to use it. I mean I understand the connotations of it's origin so why use it and keep it alive. Webster adds new words all the time.. this word never gets taking out... why? Just don't expect the word to be forgotten if we hear daily is all Im saying. These two things are the root of racism. Both races are responsible for keeping racism alive and kicking.
Ill sum it up... racism and prejudices will never be a thing of the past because being human beings it simple won't allow us. Since the dawn of man we have fought with people who are different than us. Fought with people who have different ideas and different direction. Human nature will never change. However, we can learn to be civil towards each other. Respect each other... and frankly,, love each other as a people, and I think for the most part we actually do that already, but until those virtues are felt universally racism will continue to rear it's ugly head. Is it possible,,, Perhaps one day, but erasing history only serves to erase our past mistakes. This is why I think removing reminders is a dangerous thing. As a white man I don't look upon a statue of Robert.E.Lee or anything relating to civil war and think,, man, what a great time that must have been,, I look upon it and think,, damn,, how could man once even think that way.,,, but if it's not there our children's children will never know... will never feel those feelings.
But hey,, what do I know.
Correct!! because the tax cuts for those above a certain wealth bracket become permanent.
Question: how will all races be blended as one? Let me pull a hillary here.. you mean like in a blender or something. With all respect Shark,, as long as skin color is different will stay unblended... simply because.. different is different. Equality is what were after. Is what the great MLK was after. However..My question was never answered.. why if the N word is so offensive to blacks it’s used daily in the black community as a form of greeting. Simple question.Its odd that you totally ignored what i said and went straight to the racism will never end and we just have to accept each other.
Fact... if there is no distinction between black, white, Hispanic, Chinese, Indian or what ever other flavor because we have all blended into one race... how can there be racism at that point?? Sure there will still be issues over class, religion (because my imaginary friend doesnt like your imaginary friend), but racism.. simply wouldnt be a thing at that point.
Question: how will all races be blended as one? Let me pull a hillary here.. you mean like in a blender or something. With all respect Shark,, as long as skin color is different will stay unblended... simply because.. different is different. Equality is what were after. Is what the great MLK was after. However..My question was never answered.. why if the N word is so offensive to blacks it’s used daily in the black community as a form of greeting. Simple question.
Correct!! because the tax cuts for those above a certain wealth bracket become permanent.
Guys and Lady;
I want to try something different and I'm going to need your help. I'm going to need input, so here's my question:
What are your considered remedies for racism in the country? Don't hold back, do not fear writing what you truly feel about this topic. I'm asking the mods to (hopefully) allow a one time pass on this subject because honestly is a must, if we are going to do more than exchange accusatory posts. Thus far, we've had 5480 (including this one) posts with a great number of them involving "race/racism" and yet on a board that finds all of its members pulling in one direction concerning their favorite team, we talk around one another on an issue that's vastly more important to our futures, that of our children and future generations. Once more, here's my question:
What are your considered remedies for racism in the country?
Thanks, to everyone who participates, to those who read the posts and choose not to, and to others involving themselves in private messages.
uh no , you simply pass another tax cut for the middle clas again
So you care nothing about the federal deficit. I thought that this was a staple of Republicanism.
OK, so let me explain it to you:
The deficit is the difference between the money Government takes in, called receipts, and what the Government spends, called outlays, each year. Receipts include the money the Government takes in from income, excise and social insurance taxes as well as fees and other income. Outlays include all Federal spending including social security and Medicare benefits along with all other spending ranging from medical research to interest payments on the debt. When there is a deficit, Treasury must borrow the money needed for the government to pay its bills.
Right now the federal budget deficit is...985 Billion for fiscal year 2019 ( October 1, 2018 thru September 30, 2019)
How we got there:
Government revenues = 3.422 trillion
Government spending = 4.497 trillion
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Government Deficit = -985 Billion
Now one side will tell you that the reason for this is the misnamed "entitlement programs." such as social security, but anyone who receives a paycheck knows that social security taxes are routinely taken out and is essentially a promise to everyone who pays it, that at retirement age there will be some sort of return for monies taxed now. ( Son-of-a bitch Reagan was the first to raid the Social Security fund and all others followed )
OK, let's move on:
Let's add in the tax cuts (temporary and permanent) to see what happens to the deficit:
Despite the objections of Fed Budget secretary Kudlow the CBO scores the Trump tax cuts as boosting the federal debt to nearly 100 percent of GDP by 2028. (we're looking at Greece type collapse) Trickle down always end in recessions....ALWAYS...100% of the times that it's been tried.
But rather than getting into the weeds, let's use a little common sense here. In my chart (above) if we give more tax cuts to people ( the government revenue line) what happens to that number? Yep, it goes down...and as a result what happens to the bottom line (Government Deficit) Yep, it goes up! Simple math.
One more thing, and this directly effects YOU as well as millions of baby boomers, in order to curtail the increase in the deficit, (Government spending line above) guess what's going to get cut to make up for giving tax cuts to people who don't need it? If you guessed Social Security, Medicare etc. ...YOU ARE A WINNER!!
Anyone who wants to talk about Social Security and/or why it is (or should be) the nation's top priority to go to a national healthcare system, I'm ready for you.
i dont need you to give me an explanation of the debt . better economic growth will cut that . and again i didnt hear any leftist complaining about debt when obama put more debt up then all other presidents combined
and werent you pimpimng alexander hamilton and debt no to long ago ?
its my money not the govt , maybe we should trim BS govt spending , foriegn aid would be one
your figures are wrong1." i dont need you to give me an explanation of the debt . better economic growth will cut that"
Re: There's virtually zero growth in a recession.
2. ". and again i didnt hear any leftist complaining about debt when obama put more debt up then all other presidents combined"
Re: Turns out you'll believe anything someone else tells you. That LIE has been put to rest years ago.
Ronald Reagan:
Took office January 1981. Total debt: $848 billion
Left office January 1989. Total debt: $2,698 billion
Percent change in total debt: +218%
George H.W. Bush:
Took office January 1989. Total debt: $2,698 billion
Left office 20 January 1993. Total debt: $4,188 billion
Percent change in total debt: +55%
Bill Clinton:
Took office 20 January 1993. Total debt: $4,188 billion
Left office 20 January 2001. Total debt: $5,728 billion
Percent change in total debt: +37%
George W. Bush:
Took office 20 January 2001. Total debt: $5,728 billion
Left office 20 January 2009. Total debt: $10,627 billion
Percent change in total debt: +86%
Barack Obama:
Took office 20 January 2009. Total debt: $10,627 billion
Total debt (as of the end of April 2011): $14,288 billion
Percent change in total debt: +34%
3. "and werent you pimpimng alexander hamilton and debt no to long ago ?"
Re: Yup, sure did and since you "don't need me to give you an explanation of the debt," let me ask you to know the difference between debt and deficits.
Sty asked about racism , cleaning this up would be a start