Current Events Thread

[coolm]

Is there anyone in your family named "Sigmund" who has a "vacancy" sign posted above their couch?

he's crazy for pointing out racism?

How about you check your damn privilege at the door? I'd say there's more of a need for counseling on your part for living in such a delusion. How about we examine your inordinate need for security when addressed with an obvious cognitive dissonance?

You guys aren't just on the wrong side of history - you're a cancer that needs to be eradicated.

 

[SoonerBounce13]

• Re-tweets WHITE POWER video
• Re-tweets content From Katie Hopkins, a far-right british bigot
• Has a literal white-supremacist as an advisor, named Stephen Miller
• Defends Charlottesville white nationalists, calling them fine people
• Refers to Confederate statues and flags as "our heritage"
• Calling out Nascar for the "flag decision", referring to banning Confederate Flags
• Claimed our only black president wasn't legitimate because he started a huge "birther" campaign based on lies that President Obama is from Africa
• Paid millions of dollars in advertising to "bring back the death penalty" and create public hysteria over the "Central Park 5", who were 5 black kids falsely accused and falsely arrested over the rape and murder of a white woman. DNA evidence proved them innocent. These were minors, but Trump was openly advertising that they be executed. Seriously, paid advertisements on TV and in papers to execute minors for a crime he had NO IDEA if they committed or not

"It's more than anger, it's hatred. And I want society to hate them."
-Donald Trump on the innocent Central Park 5

"A well-educated black has a tremendous advantage over a well-educated white"
-Donald Trump

"I would love to be a well-educated black because they do have an actual advantage today"
-Donald Trump

"Maybe hate is what we need, if we are going to get something done"
-Donald Trump

"I think that's why he's doing it. I think that's why he's doing it. Now, this judge is of Mexican heritage."
-Donald Trump saying a federal judge should recuse himself from the Trump University case BECAUSE HE HAS MEXICAN HERITAGE. Trump flat out said he couldn't be impartial. The guy is an American.

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan said "claiming a person can't do their job because of their race is the textbook definition of a racist comment. It's absolutely unacceptable"

“Why are we having all these people from ****hole countries come here? We should have more people from places like Norway”
-Donald Trump on people from El Salvador, Haiti, and Africa

“These aren’t people, these are animals.”
-Trump on immigrants

"I think Islam hates us"
-Donald Trump

“LeBron James was just interviewed by the dumbest man on television, Don Lemon. He made LeBron look smart, which isn’t easy to do"
-Donald Trump

(relevant because he frequently attacks the IQ of black people)

"disgusting, rat, and rodent infested mess"
-Donald Trump discussing a majority black district in Maryland

sorry mate...but it is like i posted...you don't know what racism is

 

[thebigabd]

"Look at that face. Would anybody vote for that? Can you imagine that, the face of our next president? I mean, she's a woman, and I'm not supposed to say bad things, but really, folks, come on. Are we serious?"
-Donald Trump on Carly Fiorina not being qualified for President because he thinks she is ugly

"If Hillary Clinton can't satisfy her husband, what makes her think she can satisfy America?”
-Donald Trump

"Does she have a good body? No. Does she have a fat ass? Absolutely."
-Donald Trump on Kim Kardishian

"She gets out and she starts asking me all sorts of ridiculous questions. You could see there was blood coming out of her eyes, blood coming out of her wherever."
-Donald Trump on Megyn Kelley

"What do you think of Lindsay Lohan? There's something there, right? But you have to like freckles. I've seen a close-up of her chest. And a lot of freckles. Are you into freckles? ... She's probably deeply troubled, and therefore great in bed. How come the deeply troubled women — deeply, deeply troubled — they're always the best in bed?"
-Donald Trump on Lindsey Lohan

"I'd look at her right in that fat, ugly face of hers, I'd say, 'Rosie, you're fired."
-Donald Trump on Rosie O'Donnell

"While @BetteMidler is an extremely unattractive woman, I refuse to say that because I always insist on being politically correct."
-Donald Trump on Bette Midler's physical appearance

"She's actually always been very voluptuous."
-Donald Trump on his daughter, Ivanka Trump

"She does have a very nice figure ... if [she] weren't my daughter, perhaps I'd be dating her."
-Donald Trump on his daughter, Ivanka Trump

"Well, I think that she's got a lot of Marla. She's a really beautiful baby, and she's got Marla's legs." Motioning to his chest, Trump added: "We don't know whether she's got this part yet, but time will tell."
-Donald Trump on his daughter, Tiffany Trump

“It's certainly not groundbreaking news that the early victories by the women on The Apprentice were, to a very large extent, dependent on their sex appeal."
-Donald Trump

"That must be a pretty picture, you dropping to your knees."
-Donald Trump to a female contestant on the apprentice

"And when you're a star, they let you do it. You can do anything ... Grab them by the *****. You can do anything.""
-Donald Trump

"Does she look presidential, fellas? Give me a break."
-Donald Trump on Hilary Clinton

"You never get to the face because the body's so good."
-Donald Trump on Steffi Graf

"A crazed, crying lowlife" and a "dog."
-Donald Trump on Omarosa Newman

"I really understand beauty. And I will tell you, she's not — I do own Miss Universe. I do own Miss USA. I mean I own a lot of different things. I do understand beauty, and she's not."
-Donald Trump on Angelina Jolie

 

[SoonerBounce13]

left leaning articles?

have you just not watched a lick of news outside of faux for the last 4 years??

He's racist and sexist and cruel and has displayed these traits numerous times on national TV. I've watched it. He questions the intelligence of every black woman who crosses anything he says, treats women like objects, and has displayed zero compassion for people suffering from even the most horrendous of circumstances.

you're living a delusion.

I don't watch news because it is all slanted.

Again, people don't know how to think critically anymore.

 

[SoonerBounce13]

abd, I really thought about going through each one of your claims and showing how they are not racist, but it is a waste of time. You hate the man, so anything involving race, you are going to view as racism even though it isn't. A lot of your quotes don't even involve race.

 

[thebigabd]

I just posted SOME racist and sexist things this guy has said and done... Tell me why you don't think this guy is a racist or sexist.

I am genuinely excited to see this. You claim I don't know what racism is. Tell me.

 

[SoonerBounce13]

I just posted SOME racist and sexist things this guy has said and done... Tell me why you don't think this guy is a racist or sexist.

I am genuinely excited to see this. You claim I don't know what racism is. Tell me.

At lunch time, I will go through each one of your claims and look at them truthfully.

I will ignore the sexist things he has said because the claim wasn't that he was a sexist.

 

[thebigabd]

abd, I really thought about going through each one of your claims and showing how they are not racist, but it is a waste of time. You hate the man, so anything involving race, you are going to view as racism even though it isn't. A lot of your quotes don't even involve race.

They show you how he thinks, how his mind works. He knows what he can't say.

I think what you are saying, correct me if I am wrong, is because there isn't a photo of him wearing a KKK mask, or shouting the "n word", etc that he can't be a racist.

 

[SoonerBounce13]

They show you how he thinks, how his mind works. He knows what he can't say.

I think what you are saying, correct me if I am wrong, is because there isn't a photo of him wearing a KKK mask, or shouting the "n word", etc that he can't be a racist.

No, what I am saying is that I've never seen a statement from him that is racist.
I see plenty of statements where he attacks people. I've never seen one where he attacks anyone BECAUSE of their race.

Being a racist doesn't mean you can't attack someone that is a different color than you

 

[coolm]

I don't watch news because it is all slanted.

Again, people don't know how to think critically anymore.

If I WATCH HIM LIVE how is that slanted? You are seriously hiding your head in the sand on this one. Shame on you! Silence and such avoidance are just tacit approvals. That makes you just as responsible for the strife he's created as he is himself.

People don't know how to think critically? Every single incident I've tried to see the other side of the coin. Trump eventually loses on the preponderance of evidence. Trying to skirt the line and not "go over it" while still maintaining the same frame of mind is still RACISM. The very reason he and so many others do that is just so you have a reason to give him the benefit of the doubt if you so wish. It's a common manipulative ploy to allow someone to support you even if they don't necessarily agree with everything you say or how you say it. It gets rid of YOUR personal guilt while still letting you be rewarded by the same horrid concepts.

Plus, it's just fricking cowardice. He's not brave enough to say it outright and, apparently, you're not brave enough to condemn him for it. Shame on you. This makes you a piss-poor human being in my book and that of most others with any integrity.

 

[SoonerBounce13]

If I WATCH HIM LIVE how is that slanted? You are seriously hiding your head in the sand on this one. Shame on you! Silence and such avoidance are just tacit approvals. That makes you just as responsible for the strife he's created as he is himself.

People don't know how to think critically? Every single incident I've tried to see the other side of the coin. Trump eventually loses on the preponderance of evidence. Trying to skirt the line and not "go over it" while still maintaining the same frame of mind is still RACISM. The very reason he and so many others do that is just so you have a reason to give him the benefit of the doubt if you so wish. It's a common manipulative ploy to allow someone to support you even if they don't necessarily agree with everything you say or how you say it. It gets rid of YOUR personal guilt while still letting you be rewarded by the same horrid concepts.

Plus, it's just fricking cowardice. He's not brave enough to say it outright and, apparently, you're not brave enough to condemn him for it. Shame on you. This makes you a piss-poor human being in my book and that of most others with any integrity.

Aren't you the one always complaining about personal attacks?
I notice a trend with you...complain that someone is being mean, and then go do the exact same thing to others that you complain about.

 

[SoonerBounce13]

Someone help me understand why there are protests for Vanessa Guillen

https://www.koco.com/article/you-go...-justice-for-slain-fort-hood-soldier/33215671

Especially in OKC...are people just goign to protest any crime now?

 

[BCSooners]

Someone help me understand why there are protests for Vanessa Guillen

https://www.koco.com/article/you-go...-justice-for-slain-fort-hood-soldier/33215671

Especially in OKC...are people just goign to protest any crime now?

She was murdered & it’s believed the army tried to cover it up.

People aren’t just protesting crime. They are protesting crime where the murderers are being set free. There are usually false reports, even when there’s video evidence.

 

[SoonerBounce13]

She was murdered & it’s believed the army tried to cover it up.

People aren’t just protesting crime. They are protesting crime where the murderers are being set free. There are usually false reports, even when there’s video evidence.

Oh OK thanks. The news last night never made a mention of what or why they were protesting. I'll look more into it

 

[coolm]

Aren't you the one always complaining about personal attacks?
I notice a trend with you...complain that someone is being mean, and then go do the exact same thing to others that you complain about.

OK. I am sorry. Assume I was talking about someone else and provide an adequate answer.

 

[stormspencer]

I just posted SOME racist and sexist things this guy has said and done... Tell me why you don't think this guy is a racist or sexist.

I am genuinely excited to see this. You claim I don't know what racism is. Tell me.

Racism - a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race

I don't believe Donald Trump was ever accused (that I know of) of being a racist before he become the Republican nominee. So this is par for the course for the left. It seems a good portion of the left is far more concerned about what you think/say than they are with "what you do". It's a psychosis that is totalitarian in nature that mandated conformity of speech (amongst other mandated things) is for the greater good.

Contrarily, I am of Jewish ethnicity. I don't give a rat's ass what you say or think about Jews (or even me personally). However, I do care about how you treat me (action) in person. Your thoughts or what you say behind my back is your business....not mine. Would I rather you think positive/good thoughts about me or Jews in general? Yes....of course, but I'm not going to lose sleep if some of your conscious thoughts or private conversations are antisemitic.

On a side note, Jews have (by far) the most hate crimes perpetuated against them.....go ahead, look it up.

Back to the most recent topic, I would like to know what Trump has done (action) that is racist......see definition. What actions has he taken to put the white race above all other races?

 

[coolm]

Racism - a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race

I don't believe Donald Trump was ever accused (that I know of) of being a racist before he become the Republican nominee. So this is par for the course for the left. It seems a good portion of the left is far more concerned about what you think/say than they are with "what you do". It's a psychosis that is totalitarian in nature that mandated conformity of speech (amongst other mandated things) is for the greater good.

Contrarily, I am of Jewish ethnicity. I don't give a rat's ass what you say or think about Jews (or even me personally). However, I do care about how you treat me (action) in person. Your thoughts or what you say behind my back is your business....not mine. Would I rather you think positive/good thoughts about me or Jews in general? Yes....of course, but I'm not going to lose sleep if some of your conscious thoughts or private conversations are antisemitic.

On a side note, Jews have (by far) the most hate crimes perpetuated against them.....go ahead, look it up.

Back to the most recent topic, I would like to know what Trump has done (action) that is racist......see definition. What actions has he taken to put the white race above all other races?

No history? I think you need to examine a little deeper. Perhaps check out the Fair Housing Act (FHA) in the early 70's. Or his father's arrest at a KKK rally. There most certainly exists a history. But all I have to do is watch the guy for a few minutes. He's a racist sack of dung. Just give him a few minutes to talk and he'll say something.

 

[SoonerBounce13]

I'd like to add that I don't support these quotes or comments...my goal is to show how just because something may sound bad, doesn't mean it is racist. I don't endorse trump or his actions. But I despise more the action of attacking a man for something there is no evidence for. A lot of these statements below are in bad taste. Maybe Trump is racist. I don't know. But I don't think there is much evidence pointing to that he is. I see people trying to twist quotes and actions to villinize someone they can't stand.

I'd also like to say that people do change. Some of these quotes are from awhile ago. People can change. People do change. People will change. If they couldn't, what is the point of protests and fighting real racism?
So even if Trump was a racist 30 years ago, doesn't mean he is now. I know you will say that he still is and if he says he isn't, it is for political reasons.
Well, that is what politicians do. They lie. Obama and many high ranking democrats used to be anti gay marriage, anti illegal immigration, anti abortion. Now they are champions for these causes. Did they change? Or are the lying?

• Re-tweets WHITE POWER video

• 
  He didn't retweet a white power video. He retweeted a vido of exchanges between protesters that one of the participants said white power. Is somebody that retweets a video held to the views of someone in the video? Pretty slippery slope. Also, as I said earlier, the news story I watched on this retweet said there was more to the video where the "other side" of the protesters were very nasty.
  
  

  [*]Re-tweets content From Katie Hopkins, a far-right british bigot

  How is this racist? What was the content of the retweet?
  
  

  [*]Has a literal white-supremacist as an advisor, named Stephen Miller

  And he has many that aren't I would guess. I don't know who Stephen Miller is so I'll have to look into it. This still doesn't show Trump is a racist. POTUS use a variety of people as advisors. Many will have differing views as the POTUS but might align in certain areas.
  
  

  [*]Defends Charlottesville white nationalists, calling them fine people

  I knew this one would pop up. Taken out of context and twisted
  

  [*]Refers to Confederate statues and flags as "our heritage"
  [*]Calling out Nascar for the "flag decision", referring to banning Confederate Flags

  
  these statues and flags are part of history.
  
  

  [*]Claimed our only black president wasn't legitimate because he started a huge "birther" campaign based on lies that President Obama is from Africa

  How is this racist? Is there proof he did this because Obama was black?
  
  

  [*]Paid millions of dollars in advertising to "bring back the death penalty"

  How is this racise?
  
  

  and create public hysteria over the "Central Park 5", who were 5 black kids falsely accused and falsely arrested over the rape and murder of a white woman. DNA evidence proved them innocent. These were minors, but Trump was openly advertising that they be executed. Seriously, paid advertisements on TV and in papers to execute minors for a crime he had NO IDEA if they committed or not

I could kind of see this one...even though this was a long time ago. It was the opinion of many in law enforcement and many in the country that they were guilty.

"It's more than anger, it's hatred. And I want society to hate them."
-Donald Trump on the innocent Central Park 5

How was this racist? He thought they had raped and killed someone. Did he know they were innocent when he made this statement?

"A well-educated black has a tremendous advantage over a well-educated white"
-Donald Trump

Is it racist to say the reverse? If so then I guess this is a racist statement. An incorrect statement doesn't make a statement racist.

"I would love to be a well-educated black because they do have an actual advantage today"
-Donald Trump

Sounds like an anti racist statement today. Would someone that is truly racist every say they would love to be a black person?

"Maybe hate is what we need, if we are going to get something done"
-Donald Trump

How is this racist?

"I think that's why he's doing it. I think that's why he's doing it. Now, this judge is of Mexican heritage."
-Donald Trump saying a federal judge should recuse himself from the Trump University case BECAUSE HE HAS MEXICAN HERITAGE. Trump flat out said he couldn't be impartial. The guy is an American.

I can kind of see this one but dont' believe it is racist. He isn't saying remove him BECAUSE he is racist...he is saying remove him because he may have a bias because he is mexican.

“Why are we having all these people from ****hole countries come here? We should have more people from places like Norway”
-Donald Trump on people from El Salvador, Haiti, and Africa

I can see how this could be construed as racist. I take it as being against ****hole countries though.

“These aren’t people, these are animals.”
-Trump on immigrants

Taken out of context

"I think Islam hates us"
-Donald Trump

Not racist. Islam does hate nonmuslims. It isn't a question. It is a fact.

“LeBron James was just interviewed by the dumbest man on television, Don Lemon. He made LeBron look smart, which isn’t easy to do"
-Donald Trump

(relevant because he frequently attacks the IQ of black people)

Don Lemon is truly an idiot. I don't care what color his skin is

"disgusting, rat, and rodent infested mess"
-Donald Trump discussing a majority black district in Maryland

Is it true?

 

[SoonerBounce13]

Also, there are many people of color that say Trump isn't racist. Many stories out there. Maybe they wre paid off...I don't know

 

[WTSooner]

My head is on.... I know what he is. I know exactly what we are dealing with in Donald Trump. And I am going to do my part to make sure he loses in November. Even if that means just supporting The Lincoln Project and other causes that know the right thing is to remove him, even if he's a member of your party, I will support that.

lmao

Even if you didn't think Trump was racist or sexist, and he was more "well mannered", you'd still be "doing your part to make sure he loses in November" for other reasons (ie, political stances).