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Is There Such a Thing as "White Privilege"?

Is there such a thing as White Privilege?

  • Yes

    Votes: 50 59.5%
  • No

    Votes: 34 40.5%

  • Total voters
    84

Do you know what an anecdote is? It doesn't matter whether its your anecdote or a newspapers anecdote, it's still anecdotal.

Furthermore, I have already said that other racial privileges exist, they were not without privilege. They (probably) had the privilege of being born in the USA, and not in Mozambique, for example.

You seem to have cultivated an unhealthy us v them mentality in your mind.
 

This, this and this proves to me that you are both illiterate and you don't understand the difference between racial privilege and the privilege awarded by money.
 

To be White in a xenophobic White society is a sort of privilege, I guess.
 
I don't think there's an "other side" to it. They're the same thing called by different names.
No, they are - quite literally - NOT the same thing. Discrimination describes an act. Privilege describes a consequence of that act. It is just important to name and acknowledge that consequence as it is to name and acknowledge the act itself.
 
No, they are - quite literally - NOT the same thing. Discrimination describes an act. Privilege describes a consequence of that act. It is just important to name and acknowledge that consequence as it is to name and acknowledge the act itself.

If white privilege consists solely of not being discriminated against because you're a minority, then they ARE the exact same thing.
 
If white privilege consists solely of not being discriminated against because you're a minority, then they ARE the exact same thing.
Discrimination is an ACT.
Privilege is a CONSEQUENCE of that act.

These are two different things. This can't be stated more simply.
 
Yes of course there is. In defense of those that create this, let's look at the stupid, ignorant, and poor from each of these. Whites in these situations typically are more quiet about it, whereas blacks are not. They are obnoxious about it. If they are able to lift themselves out of being poor with hard work, which happens quite a bit now actually, they will still carry themselves a certain way that can be off-putting to white people.

A perfect example was explained to me by a friend of mine. He explained to me that him and his white girl friend went to the same place to get approved or a car loan. She went and she was approved with a lower credit score much quicker. My friend is big, tatted up, and just talks a certain way. They ran his credit but still wanted a little more information from him. He later found out he had the higher credit score. He also said before they ran the rest of the info they were very dismissive, despite his higher credit score, and when they came out they were rubbing there hands together and ready to go with the deal. He ended up getting a Charger. It's pretty sweet.
 
But....




If you don't want to be called a bigot, then stop acting like one.

I didn't think anyone would be clueless enough to call me a name because it's obvious I'm not a bigot. I stated an observation, and if saying that in my experience (including yesterday) Asian women tend to not drive well, you mustn't understand the definition of "bigot". Have a nice day.
 

Stating that asian women are the worst drivers in the history of the world and you think they should have their own driving test is bigotry.

It may not be racist/bigoted on a massive level, mutter it to yourself in the car, whatever, but especially in a place like this all your statement does is reinforce stereotypes and normalize racism. There is only one step between 'Asian women are worse drivers' to 'Asian women are worse attorneys'. If it was a joke, then don't quit your day job.

EDIT: The more we call out 'casual racism', the quicker we can stamp out harmful racism.
 

Cry to someone else.
 
You're the one crying about being called a bigot. Have a nice day.

I didn't cry. I pointed out your post that doesn't understand the definition of "bigot" and the post that lied about me being a bigot.

big·ot noun \ˈbi-gət\

: a person who strongly and unfairly dislikes other people, ideas, etc. : a bigoted person; especially : a person who hates or refuses to accept the members of a particular group (such as a racial or religious group)

Full Definition of BIGOT


: a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices; especially : one who regards or treats the members of a group (as a racial or ethnic group) with hatred and intolerance


You can thank Merriam Webster for your education on what a "bigot" is.
 
This crap again?

Jesus H.

Slave Morality at its finest...a continued collective degeneration of man...
 

If you can't understand why your own words were bigoted then it is no wonder you consider white privilege a fantasy.
 
Discrimination is an ACT.
Privilege is a CONSEQUENCE of that act.

No, you're defining privilege as nothing more than not being discriminated against. That's not a different thing. It's not a privilege to not be discriminated against.
 
:lol: Good stuff. Thanks for the morning laugh!

It's telling (and a bit sad) that even in a thread where we discuss the wider social implications of bigotry you find it the topic so humorous.
 
It's telling (and a bit sad) that even in a thread where we discuss the wider social implications of bigotry you find it the topic so humorous.

We're talking about white privilege, not Asian women driving. Good grief, the drama from you is a sight to behold.

By the way, some day - not today because I don't care - you can show me where my hatred and intolerance for Asian women drivers is, and how it is I refuse to accept them. But I'll let you carry on in the meantime with your crying over my comments about Asian women being bad drivers yesterday. Have fun! Buy some tissues.
 

Has he even addressed this supposed issue? If not why not? Ever hear of the bully pulpit?
 

What whiner wrote this nonsensical crap you cribbed from "Metapedia"?
 
What whiner wrote this nonsensical crap you cribbed from "Metapedia"?

Probably the head of the KKK. They decided to switch strategies and pretend like white people are being oppressed. :lol:
 
Probably the head of the KKK. They decided to switch strategies and pretend like white people are being oppressed. :lol:

The vast majority of the things on Hogwash's little list are utter nonsense. I guess I just don't understand the White Persecution Complex that drips from his every post. Especially considering the unabashed racism he ejaculates on the forum every time he posts.
 
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