benson- having battled it out with What on that thread I have to say a couple of things- and it’s not something that is relevant only to him. Every group looks at life through its own particular lens.
I understand why Sonny Carson is a hero in the Black community- he fought for them tooth and nail. He did a lot of good, fought to instill pride in young people, used his community clout to get things done. Doesn’t mean I don’t think he was capable of being a complete ass at times but I can’t expect the Black community to reject him just because I am Jewish and he is antisemitic.
Sonny Carson’s interests were in his own community and he felt the Jewish community ( and whites in general) were the enemy. I’d be a liar if I said he had no reason to feel this way. I’d be lying even more if I said the Jewish community was without fault. But theres plenty of blame to go around on both sides- Black and white. (I’m an equal opportunity blamer).
I’ll argue with What on nearly everything- actually I fight with him because of his personal attacks, but not so much on his way of thinking. I warrant more people would listen to him if he didn’t get so insulting or obscene (for those who missed a classic late night showdown between him and legion- gross!!)
Granted I don’t think he rates a “cute and rascally” reputation, and I posted a whole list of those I think are real heroes, but I can’t get upset because of Sonny Carson.
You didn’t address my second point, as has no one else on this site.
Folks are talking to me as if I have the power to control what is said and done here, when they know full well I don’t have any such authority. They are totally mis-representing my point.
I am talking about what passes for acceptable conversation by a vast majority of people on this site, and what doesn’t, and in doing so, I am stating that there is a double-standard at play.
The fact that folks are avoiding a discussion of this double standard convinces me that I am correct. I generally find that when folks don’t want to address your point, it is a tacit concession.
So don’t talk to him Benson. I’ve said the same thing myself when he’s gone off the meds. How dare you condemn anyone for exercising their right to draw their own conclusions. You get all preachy when people don’t lash out at PropJoe or Winelover. Again, don’t tell people how they should react. Silence can be deafening.
“I generally find that when folks don’t want to address your point, it is a tacit concession.”
I concede to nothing that you have said benson.
I didn’t say that you ‘have power’, I suggested that you think your opinion of my conversations with What should matter to me.
“I generally find that when folks don’t want to address your point, it is a tacit concession.”
Maybe we’re just sick of you and have stopped caring what you think?
I’m just saying.
benson- having battled it out with What on that thread I have to say a couple of things- and it’s not something that is relevant only to him. Every group looks at life through its own particular lens.
I understand why Sonny Carson is a hero in the Black community- he fought for them tooth and nail. He did a lot of good, fought to instill pride in young people, used his community clout to get things done. Doesn’t mean I don’t think he was capable of being a complete ass at times but I can’t expect the Black community to reject him just because I am Jewish and he is antisemitic.
Sonny Carson’s interests were in his own community and he felt the Jewish community ( and whites in general) were the enemy. I’d be a liar if I said he had no reason to feel this way. I’d be lying even more if I said the Jewish community was without fault. But theres plenty of blame to go around on both sides- Black and white. (I’m an equal opportunity blamer).
I’ll argue with What on nearly everything- actually I fight with him because of his personal attacks, but not so much on his way of thinking. I warrant more people would listen to him if he didn’t get so insulting or obscene (for those who missed a classic late night showdown between him and legion- gross!!)
Granted I don’t think he rates a “cute and rascally” reputation, and I posted a whole list of those I think are real heroes, but I can’t get upset because of Sonny Carson.
Sorry Snappy, I love her. She’s an Armenian with a ton of tush just like me.
Now can I go back to drooling over Reggie? That’s a lot of man.
“Anyone who does not believe the What is as racist as they come needs their head examined. I’ll examine it for you if you like.”
ditto, darling, are you coming to the party this evening? We can talk about this more then.
Wasder;
You didn’t address my second point, as has no one else on this site.
Folks are talking to me as if I have the power to control what is said and done here, when they know full well I don’t have any such authority. They are totally mis-representing my point.
I am talking about what passes for acceptable conversation by a vast majority of people on this site, and what doesn’t, and in doing so, I am stating that there is a double-standard at play.
The fact that folks are avoiding a discussion of this double standard convinces me that I am correct. I generally find that when folks don’t want to address your point, it is a tacit concession.
So don’t talk to him Benson. I’ve said the same thing myself when he’s gone off the meds. How dare you condemn anyone for exercising their right to draw their own conclusions. You get all preachy when people don’t lash out at PropJoe or Winelover. Again, don’t tell people how they should react. Silence can be deafening.
Hey, where’s the porn for the gay girl??? Kim Kardashian is icky 🙁
“http://www.popsugar.com/2940716?page=0,0,2
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 19, 2009 12:47 PM”
Bah! I’ll see your six-pack and raise you a keg…