The Daily Stupid: Racial WTF
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mijanCNN is featuring this article:
Are Whites Racially Oppressed?
First, please note that CNN is not actually saying that whites are/aren't oppressed. They're saying that growing numbers of white people are viewing themselves as oppressed.
And yeah, I've noticed that "help, help! I'm being oppressed" bullshit from a growing number of white people... PARTICULARLY the affluent, white, straight, Christian males. (Oh dear, SO oppressed, aren't they?) It's really disturbing to see that just because certain people aren't quite as far ahead as they used to be just on the basis of their race, they are deluded enough to think that their slightly reduced privilege is actually oppression.
The article is a mish-mash of opinions and bleating from various people. I'd laugh at this as a piece of satire, except I know these people are actually serious.
Are Whites Racially Oppressed?
First, please note that CNN is not actually saying that whites are/aren't oppressed. They're saying that growing numbers of white people are viewing themselves as oppressed.
And yeah, I've noticed that "help, help! I'm being oppressed" bullshit from a growing number of white people... PARTICULARLY the affluent, white, straight, Christian males. (Oh dear, SO oppressed, aren't they?) It's really disturbing to see that just because certain people aren't quite as far ahead as they used to be just on the basis of their race, they are deluded enough to think that their slightly reduced privilege is actually oppression.
The article is a mish-mash of opinions and bleating from various people. I'd laugh at this as a piece of satire, except I know these people are actually serious.
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Date: 2011-03-05 06:13 pm (UTC)I guess it just proves that repeat the lie often enough and people will believe it.
The same with white males being "persecuted". It's so ridiculous and completely absurd, but they believe it. It's just stunning to watch my co-workers in fear for their jobs, their healthcare, etc. yet they steadfastly refuse to tax and regulate those same businesses that are bleeding our jobs abroad. *boggles*
And, yeah, the saddest part is that my kids will suffer for their stupidity. Wish there was a way to make that not the case. I agree with you about NZ, too!