Title: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: So rightwing that I broke the Political Compass! on May 03, 2012, 02:00:34 AM It will be a gigantic setback for race relations in America. It's pretty evident that +75% of Blacks have an extensive sentimental investment in Barack Obama. And the belief that Mormonism is racist is already widely held in the Black community... I suspect strongly that anti-Mormon sentiments will spread and strengthen among blacks in a meme-esque fashion during Romney's campaign and presidency.
I fully expect riots by blacks. Which is sad. Its contrary to the democratic process for this implicit threat to hang over a nations head. But it remains no less true regardless. This is the price of multiculturalism... even democracy is undermined. The reaction among whites to anti-Romney riots by blacks, and attendant surge in crime committed by a disillusioned black community suffering record-breaking poverty... I suspect we would see an anti-black backlash similar to that of the Johnson and Nixon years. With Mitt Romney's tough stance on illegal immigrants, and a general increase in racial polarization, I would predict Hispanics becoming more polarized towards the Democrats as well... given their growing population and poverty this will be significant. Basically we may end up with the sort of situation that presently exists in states like Mississipi- ~95% of minorities vote democrat and ~90% of whites vote Republican. .... And it can only get worse from there. This decades economic prospects are so incredibly dire, with both Europe and China on a knife edge. With a depressed economy and Romney government, we know what the response will be- major cuts in present and future welfare spending, but with present retirees and baby boomers exempt from social security cuts, so as to fund major reductions in taxes that predominantly benefit the wealthy. In other words a redistribution of wealth from poor and young(whom constitute the majority of nonwhites and are majority nonwhite) towards the wealthy and old(whom are overwhelmingly white). Of course whites suffering from the economic decline and welfare reductions will blame minorities, as has always been the case. And with Hispanics continuing to grow in number while becoming even more polarized in economic, political and cultural terms from White Americans, we can expect a surge of nativism even among elite whites... who mostly don't embrace outright racism but will consent to it out of political pragmatism and self preservation. Depending on how bad the economy is I could see this devolving into a low level grassroots race war. As a consequence we will see a surge in white flight that finishes the job the 1960s and 70s started in American cities. Law and order conservatism on a national level will be a primary foundation of Romney's presidency, with an unapologetic sole mission to protect whites... cops will stop even protecting black neighborhoods on the pretense of being overstretched and black neighbourhoods being unsafe for cops. Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous race relations Post by: Cobbler on May 03, 2012, 02:18:31 AM ...
Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous race relations Post by: So rightwing that I broke the Political Compass! on May 03, 2012, 02:24:51 AM Care to offer more then a few dots? Or will you refuse to believe me until blacks are rioting on your doorstep?
Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous race relations Post by: 🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸 on May 03, 2012, 03:18:51 AM Is this corollary to the expectation that Obama's election would establish a Golden age of Race Relations?
Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous race relations Post by: LastVoter on May 03, 2012, 03:25:00 AM Mittens Presidency might cause problems on it's own, but there is an inevitable economic trainwreck round #2 that's coming in next four years anyway. But really scaremongering leftists into voting for Democrats doesn't usually work well.
Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous race relations Post by: So rightwing that I broke the Political Compass! on May 03, 2012, 03:54:27 AM Is this corollary to the expectation that Obama's election would establish a Golden age of Race Relations? The thing to remember is that while euphoric gratitude over a gains fades quickly, resentment over a loss lasts a lot longer. This has been scientifically proven, for example by analysis of how people respond to an increase in their income vs a decline in their income. Theirs also the fact that the economic situation for blacks is far worse then for whites... if you analyse the black community separately they've gone through a 4 years(and counting) depression, whereas the white community has merely suffered a statistical recession that has already finished. So consider what will happen if, on top of all that, Obama is defeated by what they perceive as the bigotry of Romney and White America, the economy collapses into an outright depression(as is probably inevitable thanks to Europe and China); and Romney responds by cutting spending that benefits the (predominantly nonwhit) poor/unemployed/young in name of preserving retirement benefits for over 55s and implementing further tax cuts that overwhelmingly flow to the wealthiest 25%(both areoverwhelmingly white demographics). Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous race relations Post by: Reaganfan on May 03, 2012, 04:34:23 AM Mittens Presidency might cause problems on it's own, but there is an inevitable economic trainwreck round #2 that's coming in next four years anyway. But really scaremongering leftists into voting for Democrats doesn't usually work well. See, and that's the scariest part. We all said that regardless of who won in 2008, it would look like a dire economic situation and either Obama or McCain would have to fight for re-election. It seems clear that President Obama or President Romney will also have a dire situation. Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous race relations Post by: So rightwing that I broke the Political Compass! on May 03, 2012, 05:37:13 AM Mittens Presidency might cause problems on it's own, but there is an inevitable economic trainwreck round #2 that's coming in next four years anyway. But really scaremongering leftists into voting for Democrats doesn't usually work well. Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: HagridOfTheDeep on May 03, 2012, 11:05:59 AM Forgive me, but if blacks start riots just because Mitt Romney is Mitt Romney, we have much bigger problems on our hands. Mitt has made it pretty clear that he absolutely does not want to talk about social issues if he doesn't have to. I think Mitt Romney's expressions of Mormonism will be even quieter than Barack's expressions of Christianity while in office. Romney's a calculated dude. If he upsets people, it won't be because he's "a racist Mormon."
Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous race relations Post by: 🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸 on May 03, 2012, 11:08:35 AM Mittens Presidency might cause problems on it's own, but there is an inevitable economic trainwreck round #2 that's coming in next four years anyway. But really scaremongering leftists into voting for Democrats doesn't usually work well. Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on May 03, 2012, 11:11:00 AM I think you have too little faith in the majority of the African American population. Sure there might be issolated incidents, but I don't see some major racial war going on if Romney is elected.
Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: © tweed on May 03, 2012, 11:23:53 AM I love these false-conscious columns that people write.
Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: So rightwing that I broke the Political Compass! on May 03, 2012, 11:37:26 AM I think you have too little faith in the majority of the African American population. Sure there might be issolated incidents, but I don't see some major racial war going on if Romney is elected. And on top of that you have Obama, whom they have a intense sentimental investment in, losing to a man they will percieve as theologically racist against them. And on top of that you have that man taking away the government assistance they depend on... You really think that won't set off a spark? Remember the militia movement under Clinton? It emerged during the economic boom of the 90s among mostly rural whites, and they weren't at the bottom of the economic hierarchy like blacks are, nor deprived of government assistance by Clinton, nor had they suffered the sentimental alienation that blacks would if Romney beats Obama. Forgive me, but if blacks start riots just because Mitt Romney is Mitt Romney, we have much bigger problems on our hands. Mitt has made it pretty clear that he absolutely does not want to talk about social issues if he doesn't have to. I think Mitt Romney's expressions of Mormonism will be even quieter than Barack's expressions of Christianity while in office. Romney's a calculated dude. If he upsets people, it won't be because he's "a racist Mormon." Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: HagridOfTheDeep on May 03, 2012, 11:42:47 AM I have faith that blacks will be able to know about Romney's Mormonism and still tolerate it.
"The only way blacks will accept Mitt Romney is if they forget he's a Mormon!" That ain't what I'm suggesting. And it may be that many Republicans thought/think that Obama is a Muslim. Even so, I can't say it's led to riots in the streets. Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: So rightwing that I broke the Political Compass! on May 03, 2012, 11:49:18 AM I have faith that blacks will be able to know about Romney's Mormonism and still tolerate it. "The only way blacks will accept Mitt Romney is if they forget he's a Mormon!" That ain't what I'm suggesting. And it may be that many Republicans thought/think that Obama is a Muslim. Even so, I can't say it's led to riots in the streets. Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: HagridOfTheDeep on May 03, 2012, 11:51:53 AM I have faith that blacks will be able to know about Romney's Mormonism and still tolerate it. "The only way blacks will accept Mitt Romney is if they forget he's a Mormon!" That ain't what I'm suggesting. And it may be that many Republicans thought/think that Obama is a Muslim. Even so, I can't say it's led to riots in the streets. You just lost all your credibility. Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: Oakvale on May 03, 2012, 11:53:40 AM I see Rockingham continues to be terrible.
Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: So rightwing that I broke the Political Compass! on May 03, 2012, 12:03:33 PM I have faith that blacks will be able to know about Romney's Mormonism and still tolerate it. "The only way blacks will accept Mitt Romney is if they forget he's a Mormon!" That ain't what I'm suggesting. And it may be that many Republicans thought/think that Obama is a Muslim. Even so, I can't say it's led to riots in the streets. You just lost all your credibility. Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: old timey villain on May 03, 2012, 01:04:43 PM I think a lot of black people will be pissed, but there will also be a lot of white people who will be pissed (me). It's not 1992 anymore, I don't think we have to worry about riots, especially because Obama will be reelected!
Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: TheGlobalizer on May 03, 2012, 01:28:12 PM This is massive hyperbole surrounding a grain of truth.
My tl;dr version: There is a high probability of an uptick in racial tension in the next 1-2 years. The uptick is more probable and would be more pronounced with Romney as president, but largely due to his status as not-Obama, not because of who he is. How I see this rolling is as a reaction to the Trayvon Martin retaliations and similar news events. If we keep seeing stories about white people getting attacked as retaliation for Trayvon, you'll start to see stories of black people getting attacked on their behalf. I simply think the tenor today, particularly in the south, could facilitate active racial conflict in a way that would not have been possible in recent decades. (I just can't see a Reginald Denny/LA Riots situation going unresponded to today.) It's petering out a bit now but could flare up when Zimmerman gets acquitted (which I'm expecting). Just to be clear, I don't see anything like race war happening, but I can see some white vs. black violence in racially charged unintegrated areas. Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: So rightwing that I broke the Political Compass! on May 03, 2012, 10:04:26 PM I think a lot of black people will be pissed, but there will also be a lot of white people who will be pissed (me). It's not 1992 anymore, I don't think we have to worry about riots, especially because Obama will be reelected! -Worst economic environment since the great depression, with a serious possibility of an actual depression being triggered by international factors -Most racially polarizing presidential contest since... ever really. Maybe 1964 is comparable. Imagine how much worse the 60's riots would have been if Goldwater was in charge? -Serious possibility of economic programs upon which blacks depend being terminated. -The internet era era makes it far easier for paranoia and outrage to spread. -As the Globalizer observed, whites are far more likely to respond to such occurences with violence today then they were in 90s. Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: Frodo on May 03, 2012, 11:31:23 PM This is massive hyperbole surrounding a grain of truth. My tl;dr version: There is a high probability of an uptick in racial tension in the next 1-2 years. The uptick is more probable and would be more pronounced with Romney as president, but largely due to his status as not-Obama, not because of who he is. How I see this rolling is as a reaction to the Trayvon Martin retaliations and similar news events. If we keep seeing stories about white people getting attacked as retaliation for Trayvon, you'll start to see stories of black people getting attacked on their behalf. I simply think the tenor today, particularly in the south, could facilitate active racial conflict in a way that would not have been possible in recent decades. (I just can't see a Reginald Denny/LA Riots situation going unresponded to today.) It's petering out a bit now but could flare up when Zimmerman gets acquitted (which I'm expecting). Just to be clear, I don't see anything like race war happening, but I can see some white vs. black violence in racially charged unintegrated areas. This whole thread is surreal, but since we are on the topic, do you think there is a possibility we could see a return of this? () I like to think we are beyond this kind of barbarism, but maybe I'm being naive... Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: HagridOfTheDeep on May 03, 2012, 11:55:41 PM This is massive hyperbole surrounding a grain of truth. My tl;dr version: There is a high probability of an uptick in racial tension in the next 1-2 years. The uptick is more probable and would be more pronounced with Romney as president, but largely due to his status as not-Obama, not because of who he is. How I see this rolling is as a reaction to the Trayvon Martin retaliations and similar news events. If we keep seeing stories about white people getting attacked as retaliation for Trayvon, you'll start to see stories of black people getting attacked on their behalf. I simply think the tenor today, particularly in the south, could facilitate active racial conflict in a way that would not have been possible in recent decades. (I just can't see a Reginald Denny/LA Riots situation going unresponded to today.) It's petering out a bit now but could flare up when Zimmerman gets acquitted (which I'm expecting). Just to be clear, I don't see anything like race war happening, but I can see some white vs. black violence in racially charged unintegrated areas. This whole thread is surreal, but since we are on the topic, do you think there is a possibility we could see a return of this? () I like to think we are beyond this kind of barbarism, but maybe I'm being naive... Wow... If Obama had a son, he'd totally look like the one on the right. Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: ajb on May 04, 2012, 12:07:07 AM If ever an election was going to produce a riot, it was 2000. And all we had then was the Brooks Brothers Riot.
Look, if Romney were to win thanks to some kind of Willie Horton race-baiting strategy, or by embracing birtherism, then there might be tension. But Romney's not going to do that; he's not the cleverest campaigner ever, but he can see that's a bad idea. If we did have another election decided the way 2000 was, and Romney won as a result, there might be tension. But overall, African-Americans have a lot of experience of watching white guys win elections. Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: BaldEagle1991 on May 04, 2012, 12:19:53 AM I think a lot of black people will be pissed, but there will also be a lot of white people who will be pissed (me). It's not 1992 anymore, I don't think we have to worry about riots, especially because Obama will be reelected! Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: So rightwing that I broke the Political Compass! on May 04, 2012, 12:40:17 AM This whole thread is surreal, but since we are on the topic, do you think there is a possibility we could see a return of this? () I like to think we are beyond this kind of barbarism, but maybe I'm being naive... http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-11-23-hate-crimes_N.htm Hey Kyro seems to be you still stuck in the 1960's. Your postings have been terrible. If ever an election was going to produce a riot, it was 2000. And all we had then was the Brooks Brothers Riot. Look, if Romney were to win thanks to some kind of Willie Horton race-baiting strategy, or by embracing birtherism, then there might be tension. But Romney's not going to do that; he's not the cleverest campaigner ever, but he can see that's a bad idea. If we did have another election decided the way 2000 was, and Romney won as a result, there might be tension. But overall, African-Americans have a lot of experience of watching white guys win elections. Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: BaldEagle1991 on May 04, 2012, 12:48:34 AM Better question: Do you think white Southerners will riot if Obama gets re-elected?
Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: HagridOfTheDeep on May 04, 2012, 12:54:48 AM Nah, the riots will happen a couple years later when the world stops trading in the USD and inflation destroys the US.
Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: LastVoter on May 04, 2012, 12:57:52 AM If ever an election was going to produce a riot, it was 2000. And all we had then was the Brooks Brothers Riot. Look, if Romney were to win thanks to some kind of Willie Horton race-baiting strategy, or by embracing birtherism, then there might be tension. But Romney's not going to do that; he's not the cleverest campaigner ever, but he can see that's a bad idea. If we did have another election decided the way 2000 was, and Romney won as a result, there might be tension. But overall, African-Americans have a lot of experience of watching white guys win elections. Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: Joe Republic on May 04, 2012, 01:10:43 AM Nah, the riots will happen a couple years later when the world stops trading in the USD and inflation destroys the US. Nah, we'll have the Amero by that point, and the UN peacekeeping forces stationed in every US town will put a stop to any riots. Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on May 04, 2012, 01:47:14 AM If Romney actually wins this, and we have major race riots, I'll buy you a car.
Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: Fuzzybigfoot on May 04, 2012, 02:26:46 AM tl;dr
Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: © tweed on May 04, 2012, 05:58:42 AM This is massive hyperbole surrounding a grain of truth. My tl;dr version: There is a high probability of an uptick in racial tension in the next 1-2 years. The uptick is more probable and would be more pronounced with Romney as president, but largely due to his status as not-Obama, not because of who he is. How I see this rolling is as a reaction to the Trayvon Martin retaliations and similar news events. If we keep seeing stories about white people getting attacked as retaliation for Trayvon, you'll start to see stories of black people getting attacked on their behalf. I simply think the tenor today, particularly in the south, could facilitate active racial conflict in a way that would not have been possible in recent decades. (I just can't see a Reginald Denny/LA Riots situation going unresponded to today.) It's petering out a bit now but could flare up when Zimmerman gets acquitted (which I'm expecting). Just to be clear, I don't see anything like race war happening, but I can see some white vs. black violence in racially charged unintegrated areas. This whole thread is surreal, but since we are on the topic, do you think there is a possibility we could see a return of this? () I like to think we are beyond this kind of barbarism, but maybe I'm being naive... already got it in a postmodern, institutionalized form: mass incarceration and deportation. Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: Sbane on May 05, 2012, 03:38:58 PM I don't know what Rockinghams problem is but he doesn't seem to have a clue what he is talking about. First of all Romney will not win unless the economy sours. So if we start seeing a few job reports with less than 50k jobs, or even worse, job losses we will see Obama lose. If Europe starts collapsing and that causes a stock market collapse, the same will happen. But in that situation there will be plenty of justification for that to happen. And in that situation a lot of Latinos and Asians will switch to Romney along with Whites. Hell, I could see some Blacks switching as well. Romney will not run a racist campaign, mainly because he knows that won't work rather than any value system he may have.
Maybe Rockingham thinks the vast majority of Blacks are just violent, drug addled, ghetto people who will riot at the smallest perceived slight. But of course that would make him a racist wouldn't it.....Also kudos to everyone (save the globalizer who has made idiotic posts in the past iirc) from both sides of the aisle who have said this is ridiculous. Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: The Mikado on May 05, 2012, 07:35:25 PM Race riots?
In 2013 America? WTF is this s**t? Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: So rightwing that I broke the Political Compass! on May 05, 2012, 10:48:49 PM Maybe Rockingham thinks the vast majority of Blacks are just violent, drug addled, ghetto people who will riot at the smallest perceived slight. But of course that would make him a racist wouldn't it.....Also kudos to everyone (save the globalizer who has made idiotic posts in the past iirc) from both sides of the aisle who have said this is ridiculous. Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous race relations Post by: J. J. on May 05, 2012, 10:53:39 PM Care to offer more then a few dots? Or will you refuse to believe me until blacks are rioting on your doorstep? That Mormons are considered racist. Of course, if there is rioting, maybe I can pick up a new TV? It is really hard to say that the same people that elected Obama in 2008 are racist. Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: Oakvale on May 05, 2012, 11:16:34 PM It's becoming abundantly clear that Rockingham is about 15 years old.
Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: tpfkaw on May 05, 2012, 11:22:39 PM It's becoming abundantly clear that Rockingham is about 15 years old. He was a troll on AH.com back in 08, so he'd have to at least be in his late teens. Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: So rightwing that I broke the Political Compass! on May 05, 2012, 11:54:26 PM It's becoming abundantly clear that Rockingham is about 15 years old. Maybe Rockingham thinks the vast majority of Blacks are just violent, drug addled, ghetto people who will riot at the smallest perceived slight. But of course that would make him a racist wouldn't it.....Also kudos to everyone (save the globalizer who has made idiotic posts in the past iirc) from both sides of the aisle who have said this is ridiculous. Are people actually insane enough to believe that a breaking point doesn't exist? Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: Snowstalker Mk. II on May 05, 2012, 11:56:17 PM Blacks aren't going to riot just because Obama loses.
Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: Sbane on May 05, 2012, 11:56:34 PM It's becoming abundantly clear that Rockingham is about 15 years old. He was a troll on AH.com back in 08, so he'd have to at least be in his late teens. Btw wormy, I would be the first minority senator, not you. I guess this is the best thread to say it since its basically just crap otherwise. :P Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: tpfkaw on May 05, 2012, 11:58:59 PM It's becoming abundantly clear that Rockingham is about 15 years old. He was a troll on AH.com back in 08, so he'd have to at least be in his late teens. Btw wormy, I would be the first minority senator, not you. I guess this is the best thread to say it since its basically just crap otherwise. :P Asian? Doesn't count. (Oppressor, not oppressed). Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: So rightwing that I broke the Political Compass! on May 06, 2012, 12:07:58 AM Blacks aren't going to riot just because Obama loses. You have to be severely optimistic to not see where this is headed/ Society and subpopulations within society always possess a tipping point at which social breakdown occurs, and we're going to cross that tipping point. Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: Oakvale on May 06, 2012, 12:17:22 AM It's becoming abundantly clear that Rockingham is about 15 years old. He was a troll on AH.com back in 08, so he'd have to at least be in his late teens. Well, he denies that's him (which is is hilarious considering the considerable overlap in membership between both places), but I guess he could have been a troll at 11 or 12. ;) Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: So rightwing that I broke the Political Compass! on May 06, 2012, 12:31:17 AM It's becoming abundantly clear that Rockingham is about 15 years old. He was a troll on AH.com back in 08, so he'd have to at least be in his late teens. Well, he denies that's him (which is is hilarious considering the considerable overlap in membership between both places), but I guess he could have been a troll at 11 or 12. ;) Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: So rightwing that I broke the Political Compass! on May 06, 2012, 12:32:18 AM Putting this post up again since it got sunk on the last post of page 4.
Blacks aren't going to riot just because Obama loses. You have to be severely optimistic to not see where this is headed/ Society and subpopulations within society always possess a tipping point at which social breakdown occurs, and we're going to cross that tipping point. Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on May 06, 2012, 12:55:21 AM It's becoming abundantly clear that Rockingham is about 15 years old. Maybe Rockingham thinks the vast majority of Blacks are just violent, drug addled, ghetto people who will riot at the smallest perceived slight. But of course that would make him a racist wouldn't it.....Also kudos to everyone (save the globalizer who has made idiotic posts in the past iirc) from both sides of the aisle who have said this is ridiculous. Are people actually insane enough to believe that a breaking point doesn't exist? Yes, THERE (not "their") is a breaking point where riots occur. We are not remotely close to that point, though. What evidence are you basing this theory on? Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: Beet on May 06, 2012, 01:03:43 AM A breaking point exists, but why only blacks? If what Rockingham says comes true, the entire population ought to be revolting.
Of course, no such thing will occur. People will sit at home and watching Dancing with the Stars, and lament the fact that they are deprived as their own fault. That is the nature of people- passive and docile. Why, just look at Spain. They have been dealing with over 20% unemployment there for years. It is a wonder there are no riots. And yet, nothing. If anything, I would expect to see an explosion there first, before America. Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: Sbane on May 06, 2012, 02:21:11 AM It's becoming abundantly clear that Rockingham is about 15 years old. He was a troll on AH.com back in 08, so he'd have to at least be in his late teens. Btw wormy, I would be the first minority senator, not you. I guess this is the best thread to say it since its basically just crap otherwise. :P Asian? Doesn't count. (Oppressor, not oppressed). Brown though, so I dunno. Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: Lincoln Republican on May 06, 2012, 07:20:08 PM In one post, the original poster of this thread, Kyro, has managed to insult the intelligence of blacks, hispanics, whites, passing it off as fact, whereas it is really nothing more than his own misguided conjecture and opinion.
Title: Re: A Mitt Romney presidency would be disastrous for race relations Post by: So rightwing that I broke the Political Compass! on May 07, 2012, 02:22:22 AM In one post, the original poster of this thread, Kyro, has managed to insult the intelligence of blacks, hispanics, whites, passing it off as fact, whereas it is really nothing more than his own misguided conjecture and opinion. In other words, it's not that I have a negative perspective of any given race, it's that I have a negative perspective of humans. One which is justified given a sufficiently cynical analysis of our daily lives or a macrosocial analysis. It's becoming abundantly clear that Rockingham is about 15 years old. Maybe Rockingham thinks the vast majority of Blacks are just violent, drug addled, ghetto people who will riot at the smallest perceived slight. But of course that would make him a racist wouldn't it.....Also kudos to everyone (save the globalizer who has made idiotic posts in the past iirc) from both sides of the aisle who have said this is ridiculous. Are people actually insane enough to believe that a breaking point doesn't exist? Yes, THERE (not "their") is a breaking point where riots occur. We are not remotely close to that point, though. What evidence are you basing this theory on? The black community is already suffering depression economic conditions: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/07/in-black-america-the-depression-rolls-on_n_805850.html I trust you are already aware of the problems in Europe, the Middle East and China which are the basis of my assumption that a depression is imminent. Mitt Romney and other Republicans have already stated their intent to destroy safety net programs that African Americans and other minorities are so heavily dependant on, in the name of tax cuts for the rich and preserving Social Security for Baby Boomers(both very white demographics). The extent of support for Obama in the black community: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/27/us/politics/obamas-support-among-blacks-remains-strong.html?pagewanted=all Do I need to provide a cite to prove my assertion that the internet(and to a lesser extent other media) are increasingly provide echochambers of opinion that facilitate fanaticism, rage and paranoia? I think that assertion is fairly unquestionable. A breaking point exists, but why only blacks? If what Rockingham says comes true, the entire population ought to be revolting. Of course, no such thing will occur. People will sit at home and watching Dancing with the Stars, and lament the fact that they are deprived as their own fault. That is the nature of people- passive and docile. Why, just look at Spain. They have been dealing with over 20% unemployment there for years. It is a wonder there are no riots. And yet, nothing. If anything, I would expect to see an explosion there first, before America. Spain hasn't implemented radical reductions in welfare like the Republicans plan. Spain is also less racially diverse and thus enjoys a greater degree of social solidarity(Basques not withstanding). And their have in fact been some riots in Spain:http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&ved=0CHEQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailymail.co.uk%2Fnews%2Farticle-2122261%2FViolence-Spains-streets-sparks-slip-U-S-stock-futures--thousands-clash-police-24-hour-general-strike.html&ei=53enT469G6e3iQeCs-mtAw&usg=AFQjCNEkKYhgg07aW6k_iM5oaTX1oPAStQ&sig2=yHeyTKCRxrCGF1Hnzl7ALQ Expect an outright revolution in Spain once the conditions there get even worse for several more years courtesy of the broader European crisis. |