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Very much so. Hopefully Trump doesn't make it worse.And Trump's election will be blamed for a greater racial chasm when in fact it was already well underway.
Very much so. Hopefully Trump doesn't make it worse.And Trump's election will be blamed for a greater racial chasm when in fact it was already well underway.
Safe spaces!!!Dear Stanford Community:
At this historic moment, we have heard from students, faculty and staff, who have expressed uncertainty, anger, anxiety and/or fear following yesterday’s election. We write to reaffirm the university’s commitment to support every member of our community.
The most important thing to do is to take care of yourselves and to give support to those who need it. If you want to talk, need support or have short- or long-term concerns you wish to discuss, the university has resources available to you, including our undergraduate and graduate residential staffs, Counseling & Psychological Services, Faculty/Staff Help Center, the Office for Religious Life and our community centers.
There are a couple of scheduled programs today, including:
“What Matters to Me and Why” – a post-election reflection,
Nicole Taylor, Associate Vice Provost for Student Affairs,
Noon – 1 p.m. in the Common Room, Old Union 3rd floor
Contemplative Skills for Post-Election Reflection,
Dereca Blackmon, Associate Dean, Student Affairs
5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Bldg. 320, Room 105
Throughout the day, our community centers will be having conversations that are open to all. In the days and weeks ahead, we expect the community to come together in additional programs, events and other gatherings that provide an opportunity to reflect on ways in which we can help shape our future.
And, I said I'm game. You are the one that included what the country might be thinking. I can't speak for the rest of the country. That's why I said I'm game. Jesus H.This has nothing to do with if you voted for Trump its about the mood of the country and why was this an effective tactic.
You where talking about having meaningful conversations.
No one may understand this but I certainly do.I think you are confusing my stance about Trump. I didn't vote for Trump as much as I voted against Hillary. I am no huge Trump backer.
I still think Trump is awful, but this kind of thing is as worrying as a Trump presidency.Safe spaces!!!
Jesus when did we become such a nation of pussies?
No one may understand this but I certainly do.
Tolerate what exactly?Eight years ago, we voted in the first black Pres and it was widely regarded an accomplishment. we felt good about progressing towards equality. I'm guessing the rural white voter would be generally tolerable/accepting of this achievement.
Then the rural white voter gets rewarded with media showing non-stop Ferguson, Baltimore, Oakland riots, Kaepernick every Sunday in the most widely viewed game in America and BLM. It's agitating. The sleeping mass wakes up screaming/voting.
Trump didn't introduce race into this election, just surfed the wave. Hillary was not the person to quell this swell, as well as turning off educated voters, too.
liberals are complaining about the 'volume' of racists in this country. No, the country isnt a majority of hate-filled racists. It is filled with people that won't tolerate what we experienced with the aforementioned. Ya did it to yourself by how you acted when given a chance.
Yeah but why is democratic policy status quo?You're right, but I think you're missing the point if you think this was about specific policy or platform. It's about change from the status quo.
What do you think was happening before BLM?I don't know how to say this without sounding terrible but the black community needs to realize how bad they hurt their own cause. These issues pits blacks against whites and the bigger issues of racism becomes an after thought. It feels like an attack against whites (I'm sure my black brethren could ask how it feels), police and so on so there is a backlash.
Follow MLK's blueprint and things change for the better IMO. This is just outright anarchy.
Why do I even try.And, I said I'm game. You are the one that included what the country might be thinking. I can't speak for the rest of the country. That's why I said I'm game. Jesus H.
Aren't we kind of back to Hillary? Maybe she wins if she actually represents any policies that appeal to those feeling left out.Yeah but why is democratic policy status quo?
A lot of Dems think Obama was way to centrist.
A lot of this is feeling left out of the game and the funny thing its the same sentiment the occupy folks where talking about and they where people who needed to get a job.
Funny how things change.
The rift was not nearly as big up until the last couple of years. If you deny that, you are a fool.What do you think was happening before BLM?
This like the anger of Trump supporters did not spring up from nowhere.
What do you think was happening before BLM?
This like the anger of Trump supporters did not spring up from nowhere.
Man you have a habit of writing crap like that. Your personal opinion with a trap insult if people don't agreed. I can tell you I used to think the same as you on this but in talking to black friends of mine they all felt this has been brewing for years and has finally come to a head. Why now? I think it's mostly about technology. Now everyone is carrying around a video camera. Not the case 10 years ago.The rift was not nearly as big up until the last couple of years. If you deny that, you are a fool.
The riots in Charlotte, etc., did not help anything.
Jesus fucking Christ, you asked me how about we have an open and honest discussion about race. I said, I'm game. Then you took it off in another direction about how Trump ran his campaign. I'm not speaking to that. You brought that into the discussion. I simply said I was game for that discussion.Why do I even try.
Spot on.A lot of things lead up to it for sure. All I'm saying is that it hasn't been productive. It has actually caused more chaos and hate. I'm all for being heard. Anyone is free to do it however they want but BLM is the black version inflammatory racism. Blacks are angry!!!! Ghaaaaaaaawwwwwwrrrrrrrr kill police! Um, ok then. Thanks for bringing us together.
Because Obama has been president and therefore is the face of the party.Yeah but why is democratic policy status quo?
A lot of Dems think Obama was way to centrist.
A lot of this is feeling left out of the game and the funny thing its the same sentiment the occupy folks where talking about and they where people who needed to get a job.
Funny how things change.