EPTAs far as tactics go, it kind of parallels what the Republican candidates are suggesting for the Middle East: carpet bomb that shit. It's a lot sexier than negotiating with involved parties to create a coalition and delegate responsibilities and coordinate efforts.
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ticklishmusic
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As far as tactics go, it kind of parallels what the Republican candidates are suggesting for the Middle East: carpet bomb that shit. It's a lot sexier than negotiating with involved parties to create a coalition and delegate responsibilities and coordinate efforts. | ||
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Danglars
United States12133 Posts
On December 17 2015 14:15 Deathstar wrote: Well, that was more about laughing at Bernie's personal strength than black lives matter.Everytime I think of BLM I think of those 2 black girls making Bernie look like a castrated weakling in Seattle. BLM lost me then and now I don't care too much for the group so this is all whatever to me. Good luck with their racial progress goals lol. By the same token, Trump is the GOP's Black Lives Matter. I mean, talk about racial rhetoric  | ||
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Nyxisto
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It's like no matter what minorities do, there's a white guy lurking somewhere being upset about it. Why not for once let an activist movement do what they want without the condescending tone or without trying to lead the discussion. | ||
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Velr
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campus where black people can "freely express themselves" and "be who they really are without having to conform to white culture". He explained that black people are strained every day by having to not be freely black I wonder, what are black people doing when no white guys are around? | ||
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tshi
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IgnE
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On December 17 2015 17:42 Velr wrote: I wonder, what are black people doing when no white guys are around? not perceiving being perceived as black | ||
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oneofthem
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On December 17 2015 17:42 Velr wrote: I wonder, what are black people doing when no white guys are around? knickstape | ||
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oneofthem
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On December 17 2015 15:45 KwarK wrote: Also we live in the age of social media. The students behind this aren't ever going to be able to hold a public office or run a large business without someone using this. And there is no good way to explain how your racially segregated organisation that you were active in wasn't like that. College would be doing them a favour by shutting it down. this is my preferred mechanism but conditional on exposure. if racist frats go underground then it wont work | ||
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Wegandi
United States2455 Posts
On December 17 2015 17:43 tshi wrote: Well, I've been campaigning for trump as part of my marketing classes. I think that it's a great learning experience to try to work with people and employ stuff i've learned from school in a political field. i find it's really fun to come up with strategies and tactics that will help get trump over with some of the voters. Apparently, to Boobus Americanus, all you have to do is say winning a lot, spout jingoistic drivel, utter entirely meaningless and off-topic platitudes, and throw speculative ad hominems all over the place. I also forgot - don't forget to shred the Bill of Rights. That one is real popular apparently. Washington addresses the nation in a post-doctoral manner when there were no public education institutions, fast forward to 130 years after Government education, a litany of candidates Trump topping the list, speak to the public in an elementary school manner. It's the slow decay of a nation. How can anyone rationally support Trump? Ugh. | ||
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Plansix
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On December 17 2015 23:01 Wegandi wrote: Apparently, to Boobus Americanus, all you have to do is say winning a lot, spout jingoistic drivel, utter entirely meaningless and off-topic platitudes, and throw speculative ad hominems all over the place. I also forgot - don't forget to shred the Bill of Rights. That one is real popular apparently. Washington addresses the nation in a post-doctoral manner when there were no public education institutions, fast forward to 130 years after Government education, a litany of candidates Trump topping the list, speak to the public in an elementary school manner. It's the slow decay of a nation. How can anyone rationally support Trump? Ugh. http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/polls-suggest-trump-will-win-between-8-percent-and-64-percent-of-the-vote/ I would read this to restore your faith in humanity a little. The polls at this point in the game are about as accurate as a weather forecast a month in advance. | ||
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Gorsameth
Netherlands22482 Posts
On December 17 2015 23:01 Wegandi wrote: Apparently, to Boobus Americanus, all you have to do is say winning a lot, spout jingoistic drivel, utter entirely meaningless and off-topic platitudes, and throw speculative ad hominems all over the place. I also forgot - don't forget to shred the Bill of Rights. That one is real popular apparently. Washington addresses the nation in a post-doctoral manner when there were no public education institutions, fast forward to 130 years after Government education, a litany of candidates Trump topping the list, speak to the public in an elementary school manner. It's the slow decay of a nation. How can anyone rationally support Trump? Ugh. Idiocracy was supposed to be a comedy. It has turned into a documentary. | ||
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Deathstar
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If you want the status quo of the past decade to continue, then I guess Rubio (and on the flip side Hillary) is your guy. But Trump will rock the boat so much it will awaken our country to be more politically active going into the future. | ||
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Gorsameth
Netherlands22482 Posts
On December 18 2015 00:19 Deathstar wrote: You look at the Republican field and tell me who is worth supporting besides Trump. If we get someone like Rubio, it will be more of the same (more tax cuts, more deregulation, maybe a war) and besides that things will be uneventful. If you want the status quo of the past decade to continue, then I guess Rubio (and on the flip side Hillary) is your guy. But Trump will rock the boat so much it will awaken our country to be more politically active going into the future. Yeah you know sometimes rocking the boat is not something you wanne do. It sounds fun when your standing on the sideline but is a lot less enjoyable when your on the boat in high seas. The Presidency is not a joke and if your only choice is between 'more of the same' and 'batshit crazy' its often better to go with more of the same. | ||
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Mohdoo
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On December 17 2015 15:35 Nyxisto wrote: I don't think you can do this in a historical vacuum. Groups that suffer from historical oppression often form a strong identity around their culture. Jewish communities in Europe are often relatively narrow minded and reclusive. That's not because they're Jewish supremacists but because they've created a strong identity because of their history. If black people want to have a "black student" club it's not some vulgar skin color thing. While this is all true, this is becoming a self accelerating issue and is just not making sense. Advocating for the percentage of black professors to be many times the number of black PhD students is a perfect example. They are not being reasonable. They are not making demands based on what makes sense. It is just a horribly misguided attempt to feel some sort of retribution. | ||
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