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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    mcgruff10 said:
    brianlux said:
    The age of entitled white men is going to end.  They (or we since you could, I suppose, consider me an entitled white man but, damn, how I hate those all-encompassing labels) are in the minority on this small planet- both males and whites.

    But while were at it, if we are going to admonish entitled white men we might well admonish entitled Americans, as even the poorest of us live like royalty compared to a poor peasant in Myanmar. Certainly those of us who can afford our electronic devices and high priced tickets to mega rock star concerts and drive our shiny beast vehicles.  Who among us here is not entitled?

    Sorry, not meaning to cause offense, but I HATE labels!

    If Kavanaugh is proven guilty, fuck him!  But don't pigeon hole all us white guys.  We aren't all motherfuckers and rapists.

    Any father rapists amongst us? Thanksgiving is coming up.
    This could be one of the dumbest comments I have ever read on this forum. Be better than this. 
    C’mon McGruff, get the cultural reference and stop being so sensitive.
    You were referring to "Alice's Restaurant", correct?
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,111
    mcgruff10 said:
    brianlux said:
    The age of entitled white men is going to end.  They (or we since you could, I suppose, consider me an entitled white man but, damn, how I hate those all-encompassing labels) are in the minority on this small planet- both males and whites.

    But while were at it, if we are going to admonish entitled white men we might well admonish entitled Americans, as even the poorest of us live like royalty compared to a poor peasant in Myanmar. Certainly those of us who can afford our electronic devices and high priced tickets to mega rock star concerts and drive our shiny beast vehicles.  Who among us here is not entitled?

    Sorry, not meaning to cause offense, but I HATE labels!

    If Kavanaugh is proven guilty, fuck him!  But don't pigeon hole all us white guys.  We aren't all motherfuckers and rapists.

    Any father rapists amongst us? Thanksgiving is coming up.
    This could be one of the dumbest comments I have ever read on this forum. Be better than this. 
    C’mon McGruff, get the cultural reference and stop being so sensitive.
    Father rapists is a cultural reference? Do explain and don’t be vague like your original sentence. 
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • brianlux said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    brianlux said:
    The age of entitled white men is going to end.  They (or we since you could, I suppose, consider me an entitled white man but, damn, how I hate those all-encompassing labels) are in the minority on this small planet- both males and whites.

    But while were at it, if we are going to admonish entitled white men we might well admonish entitled Americans, as even the poorest of us live like royalty compared to a poor peasant in Myanmar. Certainly those of us who can afford our electronic devices and high priced tickets to mega rock star concerts and drive our shiny beast vehicles.  Who among us here is not entitled?

    Sorry, not meaning to cause offense, but I HATE labels!

    If Kavanaugh is proven guilty, fuck him!  But don't pigeon hole all us white guys.  We aren't all motherfuckers and rapists.

    Any father rapists amongst us? Thanksgiving is coming up.
    This could be one of the dumbest comments I have ever read on this forum. Be better than this. 
    C’mon McGruff, get the cultural reference and stop being so sensitive.
    You were referring to "Alice's Restaurant", correct?
    I knew you’d get it but then again you’re liberal and listen to the devil’s music. Feeling better, Mr. Lux? I, for one, hope so.
     
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  • dignin
    dignin Posts: 9,478
    So the FBI is only allowed to interview 4 people. I'm on my phone so I can't post the article.

    What a fucking joke.
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    brianlux said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    brianlux said:
    The age of entitled white men is going to end.  They (or we since you could, I suppose, consider me an entitled white man but, damn, how I hate those all-encompassing labels) are in the minority on this small planet- both males and whites.

    But while were at it, if we are going to admonish entitled white men we might well admonish entitled Americans, as even the poorest of us live like royalty compared to a poor peasant in Myanmar. Certainly those of us who can afford our electronic devices and high priced tickets to mega rock star concerts and drive our shiny beast vehicles.  Who among us here is not entitled?

    Sorry, not meaning to cause offense, but I HATE labels!

    If Kavanaugh is proven guilty, fuck him!  But don't pigeon hole all us white guys.  We aren't all motherfuckers and rapists.

    Any father rapists amongst us? Thanksgiving is coming up.
    This could be one of the dumbest comments I have ever read on this forum. Be better than this. 
    C’mon McGruff, get the cultural reference and stop being so sensitive.
    You were referring to "Alice's Restaurant", correct?
    I knew you’d get it but then again you’re liberal and listen to the devil’s music. Feeling better, Mr. Lux? I, for one, hope so.
     
    Haha! Yes!


    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • mcgruff10 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    brianlux said:
    The age of entitled white men is going to end.  They (or we since you could, I suppose, consider me an entitled white man but, damn, how I hate those all-encompassing labels) are in the minority on this small planet- both males and whites.

    But while were at it, if we are going to admonish entitled white men we might well admonish entitled Americans, as even the poorest of us live like royalty compared to a poor peasant in Myanmar. Certainly those of us who can afford our electronic devices and high priced tickets to mega rock star concerts and drive our shiny beast vehicles.  Who among us here is not entitled?

    Sorry, not meaning to cause offense, but I HATE labels!

    If Kavanaugh is proven guilty, fuck him!  But don't pigeon hole all us white guys.  We aren't all motherfuckers and rapists.

    Any father rapists amongst us? Thanksgiving is coming up.
    This could be one of the dumbest comments I have ever read on this forum. Be better than this. 
    C’mon McGruff, get the cultural reference and stop being so sensitive.
    Father rapists is a cultural reference? Do explain and don’t be vague like your original sentence. 
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m57gzA2JCcM
     
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  • mcgruff10
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    mcgruff10 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    brianlux said:
    The age of entitled white men is going to end.  They (or we since you could, I suppose, consider me an entitled white man but, damn, how I hate those all-encompassing labels) are in the minority on this small planet- both males and whites.

    But while were at it, if we are going to admonish entitled white men we might well admonish entitled Americans, as even the poorest of us live like royalty compared to a poor peasant in Myanmar. Certainly those of us who can afford our electronic devices and high priced tickets to mega rock star concerts and drive our shiny beast vehicles.  Who among us here is not entitled?

    Sorry, not meaning to cause offense, but I HATE labels!

    If Kavanaugh is proven guilty, fuck him!  But don't pigeon hole all us white guys.  We aren't all motherfuckers and rapists.

    Any father rapists amongst us? Thanksgiving is coming up.
    This could be one of the dumbest comments I have ever read on this forum. Be better than this. 
    C’mon McGruff, get the cultural reference and stop being so sensitive.
    Father rapists is a cultural reference? Do explain and don’t be vague like your original sentence. 
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m57gzA2JCcM
     
    No code is my favorite album but do me a favor and don’t talk in code. ;)

    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • mcgruff10 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    brianlux said:
    The age of entitled white men is going to end.  They (or we since you could, I suppose, consider me an entitled white man but, damn, how I hate those all-encompassing labels) are in the minority on this small planet- both males and whites.

    But while were at it, if we are going to admonish entitled white men we might well admonish entitled Americans, as even the poorest of us live like royalty compared to a poor peasant in Myanmar. Certainly those of us who can afford our electronic devices and high priced tickets to mega rock star concerts and drive our shiny beast vehicles.  Who among us here is not entitled?

    Sorry, not meaning to cause offense, but I HATE labels!

    If Kavanaugh is proven guilty, fuck him!  But don't pigeon hole all us white guys.  We aren't all motherfuckers and rapists.

    Any father rapists amongst us? Thanksgiving is coming up.
    This could be one of the dumbest comments I have ever read on this forum. Be better than this. 
    C’mon McGruff, get the cultural reference and stop being so sensitive.
    Father rapists is a cultural reference? Do explain and don’t be vague like your original sentence. 
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m57gzA2JCcM
     
    No code is my favorite album but do me a favor and don’t talk in code. ;)

    Ha! Mine too. Would you have preferred a hissy fit as it was within a quote responding to someone else and was misconstrued as I had originally intended? Posters post in code all the time, lots of dog whistles for example. 
     
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  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,111
    mcgruff10 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    brianlux said:
    The age of entitled white men is going to end.  They (or we since you could, I suppose, consider me an entitled white man but, damn, how I hate those all-encompassing labels) are in the minority on this small planet- both males and whites.

    But while were at it, if we are going to admonish entitled white men we might well admonish entitled Americans, as even the poorest of us live like royalty compared to a poor peasant in Myanmar. Certainly those of us who can afford our electronic devices and high priced tickets to mega rock star concerts and drive our shiny beast vehicles.  Who among us here is not entitled?

    Sorry, not meaning to cause offense, but I HATE labels!

    If Kavanaugh is proven guilty, fuck him!  But don't pigeon hole all us white guys.  We aren't all motherfuckers and rapists.

    Any father rapists amongst us? Thanksgiving is coming up.
    This could be one of the dumbest comments I have ever read on this forum. Be better than this. 
    C’mon McGruff, get the cultural reference and stop being so sensitive.
    Father rapists is a cultural reference? Do explain and don’t be vague like your original sentence. 
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m57gzA2JCcM
     
    No code is my favorite album but do me a favor and don’t talk in code. ;)

    Ha! Mine too. Would you have preferred a hissy fit as it was within a quote responding to someone else and was misconstrued as I had originally intended? Posters post in code all the time, lots of dog whistles for example. 
     
    Just tell me like it is.  I don’t like Kavanaugh at all but I have a problem with someone coming out with a story 30 years later. That s me. If there was an altercation then report it so at least there is some sort of paper trail and maybe he ll think twice about doing it again. 
    Listened to no code on vinyl today, pure bliss. 
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    No Code!  Now were talking some devil music- all those guts 'n teeth 'n stitches  and stuff.  Oh yeahhhhhh!

    OK, break's over.  Everybody back on your heads.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,879
    Does no one on here believe that the whiteness of your skin and being male doesn’t allow you certain “perks?” “Entitled” qualified “white male.” It wasn’t a blanket statement unless you believe all white males think of themselves as “entitled.” Kavanaugh certainly thinks that of himself as he busted his ass. And worked out. And likes beer.
    I think being wealthy allows you those perks as much as being a white male.  In this country, those tend to run together; however, I'm not sure it will always be like that.  I grew up lower class in Cleveland and I don't feel like I got a ton of perks, but one never really thinks they do I suppose.  
  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,491
    edited October 2018
    mcgruff10 said:
    Mr Bryant listened to his wife. He killed emmit till. Turns out she made the whole thing up. Why is unsung wrong?i think it is a good analogy. 
    For one, Kavanaugh isn’t black and murdered. Emmit Till was about race. It had nothing to do with sexual assault. No one is out to kill Kavanaugh. This is about whether he is fit for the highest Honor in the American judicial system. Unsung always reaching in the cookie jar only to find roaches eating the crumbs.
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    Ah huh, I see Mr. K.


    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • mrussel1 said:
    Does no one on here believe that the whiteness of your skin and being male doesn’t allow you certain “perks?” “Entitled” qualified “white male.” It wasn’t a blanket statement unless you believe all white males think of themselves as “entitled.” Kavanaugh certainly thinks that of himself as he busted his ass. And worked out. And likes beer.
    I think being wealthy allows you those perks as much as being a white male.  In this country, those tend to run together; however, I'm not sure it will always be like that.  I grew up lower class in Cleveland and I don't feel like I got a ton of perks, but one never really thinks they do I suppose.  
    The Harvard professor being arrested for “breaking” into his own house that lead to the beer summit that so many ridiculed. Wealth and being black doesn’t equate to being a white male. Not in ‘Murica.
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  • Kat
    Kat Posts: 4,956
    edited October 2018
    brianlux said:
    Ah huh, I see Mr. K.


    Didn't Kavanaugh testify that what goes around, comes around? 
    Falling down,...not staying down
  • mrussel1 said:
    Does no one on here believe that the whiteness of your skin and being male doesn’t allow you certain “perks?” “Entitled” qualified “white male.” It wasn’t a blanket statement unless you believe all white males think of themselves as “entitled.” Kavanaugh certainly thinks that of himself as he busted his ass. And worked out. And likes beer.
    I think being wealthy allows you those perks as much as being a white male.  In this country, those tend to run together; however, I'm not sure it will always be like that.  I grew up lower class in Cleveland and I don't feel like I got a ton of perks, but one never really thinks they do I suppose.  

    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,458
    edited October 2018
    mcgruff10 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    njnancy said:
    The only comparison is that the people who dismissed Till and Ford's equality are entitled white men. 
    What? This makes zero sense to me. 
    Shocker, a meme as a response. 
    ....it's not a "meme". 

    ... ask your students about it, old man.

    :)
    Post edited by Spiritual_Chaos on
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    Kat said:
    brianlux said:
    Ah huh, I see Mr. K.


    Didn't Kavanaugh testify that what goes around, comes around? 
    He would do well to learn that!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Lindsey Graham is one slimey mofo.
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,111
    Lindsey Graham is one slimey mofo.
    He is the absolute worst.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......