Quote:This is the argument that I just don't understand. Where in any of the discussions that Rashean or Solid provided in this thread created an atmosphere that white people can't or don't want to understand the struggle. Maybe I missed it, but neither of them have used words which come off as antagonistic or ostracizing to the entire race of white people.


Is it possible that conservatives just cannot remove themselves from the guilt of America's sins, maybe? When someone tells you a story about thier experience, it's not an indictment of your innaction or apathy, or anything.


"They have no interest in moving forward". You created a straw man to be upset with. An entire group of black people that you can then equate to being the problem, and therefore you are no longer the problem when it comes to their struggles. This type of straw man allows one to remove themselves from the discussion and thus maintain thier own opinions without considering the opinions and experiences of those that may challenge those opinions.


There are two black people that are discussing this issue right here, and are not indicting or even looking to attack white people. They are just discussing the struggle. Why ignore the two people you are actually discussing this topic with? You are making blanket statements that are clearly false based on the fact that 2 black people have several times mentioned they are moving forward in this very thread.


However, the history is long, entrenched, and still affecting the present. Moving forward begins with acknowledgement. It seems like that's something Conservatives have a hard time doing.


Again, just my observations. But as an outside observer, it's just weird to read this thread. It seems that Rashean and Solid are trying to explain their experience, and the conservatives are talking right past them.

I have reread this entire thread twice in the 20 minutes I have been logged on and SS's responses have literally spelled out his frustration, and clearly defined thoughts. I am starting to believe some people who are responding back to him are intentionally trying not to understand his POV.


I don't think it's a communication, or dialog issue. I think it's more along the line of refusing to acknowledge someone's point with a counterpoint of but...but...but...but.

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