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Re: Why older Latinos matter in election
I thought this was kinda interesting!! It shows how we're getting (politically) smoked by the numbers as the now-#2 racial "minority" in America. Also the "racial and ethnic breakdown by state" link at the bottom gives a great accounting of the states where we DO have even slight political clout (mostly Southern states, of course!) ... and where we have little-to-none. By the numbers: Latino voters By Amy Roberts , CNN Library updated 5:25 PM EDT, Mon June 4, 2012 (CNN) -- Because of their...
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Re: Why older Latinos matter in election
What they are leaving out in this article is the fact that most older Latinos in America that are not recent immigrants, know the deal, and are not likely to be conned by republican false political rhetoric. Older Latinos in America know that the republican party is made up of primarily anti-minority anything, and that they are just as racist against Latinos/Hispanics/Mexicans as they are against Black people, and that their only objective in "reaching out" to Latinos is so that they can use...
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Re: Why older Latinos matter in election
What is a Latino and an Hispanic? The Hatfield & McCoys of Europe have more names for human beings than they do their damn dogs. Syrians, Jews, Native Americans, etc., etc. All we are are our parents children. Don't you have a belly button? Whoops, there it is!!!!!!!
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Re: Saving Government Jobs To Keep Playing Field Level
Maybe we need to rethink this entire attitude of getting government jobs.
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Re: Saving Government Jobs To Keep Playing Field Level
I understand Yemaya, but government jobs account for a large chuck of the African American jobs pool. So, the thing is, also, that we need to see the attack on "government jobs" as an attack on the African American jobs pool. Because when you factor in the age-old racial discrimination, the neo-Obama racial discrimination, the already higher than average unemployment rate into the equation of the attack on government jobs you are looking at the African American unemployment rate reaching...
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Re: Bloomberg Businessweek Attacked for Cover Many See as Racist
First, they lied and blamed the housing crash on African Americans and Latinos/Hispanics, now they are lying and saying that its African Americans and Hispanics/Latinos that are benefiting from the housing crash.
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Re: Bloomberg Businessweek Attacked for Cover Many See as Racist
Originally Posted by sunnubian: First, they lied and blamed the housing crash on African Americans and Latinos/Hispanics, now they are lying and saying that its African Americans and Hispanics/Latinos that are benefiting from the housing crash. No it was the greedy banks giving subprime loans to African-Americans specifically. And now the same greedy banks are hoarding the properties that they not only set up to fail, BUT they are using the same taxpayers money from the stimulus packages to...
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Re: Bloomberg Businessweek Attacked for Cover Many See as Racist
Originally Posted by sunnubian: First, they lied and blamed the housing crash on African Americans and Latinos/Hispanics, now they are lying and saying that its African Americans and Hispanics/Latinos that are benefiting from the housing crash. Sadly many people (and some still do) believe that lie. The current discussions often omit the massive advertising campaigns undertaken encouraging people to 'take out equity in their home'. Why? And why are there so many reports of Banks settling...
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Re: Rise of Latino population blurs US racial lines
In this day and age one can be whatever he chooses. If one appears more European: Hispanic; African: Latino, I suppose. Right now, Europeans are looking like the Face of Death to me. All the killing and hatred they harbor has transformed them into talking, living, breathing skeletons to me. I can barely stand to watch them anywhere, anymore. Scary, insane people. Before we're categorized, we're just human beings. Really, no different than birds or bugs; just trying to survive this journey of...
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Re: US Economic Inequity Stems From White Supremacy
Amen to that!! But .. it's not just the tax code. The inequity created by White supremacy is something that is embedded in ALL facets of American society.
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Re: Goddamn, Arizona!
I watched a debate on this last night on Anderson Cooper between the Supt. of the AZ school district (I think was his title ) and, of all people, Michael Eric Dyson (which I thought was strange considering the attack is against the Mexican-American course material ... and I don't know why they wouldn't (or couldn't) get a Mexican-American to discuss it! But, of course, we're talking CNN .. so, 'nuff said!) Anyway, the argument was pretty weak (on both sides). But what was brought to the...
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Re: Goddamn, Arizona!
Here is the page, click on the video. http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/201...-studies-discussion/
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Re: Goddamn, Arizona!
Reference: I watched a debate on this last night on Anderson Cooper between the Supt. of the AZ school district (I think was his title ) and, of all people, Michael Eric Dyson (which I thought was strange considering the attack is against the Mexican-American course material ... and I don't know why they wouldn't (or couldn't) get a Mexican-American to discuss it! But, of course, we're talking CNN .. so, 'nuff said!) While the target might be Chicano/La Raza programs, the bill is all ethnic...
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Re: Goddamn, Arizona!
Dismissing ethnic studies classes is uncalled for. I don’t agree with it but I can understand how the people of AZ are tired and fed up with the total failure of the federal government to do something about the porous borders and illegal immigrants. Since the feds (who have the total jurisdiction and authority over immigration) refuse to deal with it, it’s up to the state to address the issue. Don’t hate the player, hate the game…..
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Re: Goddamn, Arizona!
I think this is the kind of thing that really shines a light on the importance of having good and knowledgeable teachers in the classroom. 'Cause regardless of what the lesson is in any given book ... a teacher can and will build a lesson around the other factors surrounding the situation that brings into focus the totality of whatever is being taught! Dismissing the ethnic studies program is wrong and a bad thing .. but, a good teacher can still get the lesson of oppression into the...
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Ariz schools' ethnic studies program ruled illegal PHOENIX (AP) — An administrative law judge ruled Tuesday that a Tucson school district 's ethnic studies program violates state law, agreeing with the findings of Arizona 's public schools chief. Judge Lewis Kowal 's ruling marked a defeat for the Tucson Unified School District , which appealed the findings issued in June by Superintendent of Public Instruction John Huppenthal . Kowal's ruling, first reported by The Arizona Daily Star , said...
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Re: Goddamn, Arizona!
Under this criterion, ' American ' history is not safe. No history in history has ever been more 'ethnically' slanted. Just as they say....'if you give a fool enough rope, they'll hang themselves'. (lol)
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Btw....I say to not only let'm have their news laws, but LET'S help'm expand upon'm! Ha!
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"Does this mean that one can only talk about the institution of chattel slavery in terms of economics, because we don't want to hear about oppression. Does this mean that the Civil War was all about states rights? Does this mean that the Klan is now to be understood as a social club attempting to uphold the a unique variation of American culture and tradition?" ========================================================================== Of course that is what it means. They are only testing...
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Re: Goddamn, Arizona!
Wrote the above before reading ER's post, but no matter, they will try again, and again, and again, until they find enough or the right judge and appeals court collusion.
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And why Michael Eric Dyson was there is probably because he's an outspoken critic of racism in America, but, I think that our civil rights leaders and activists need to start thinking twice as to who they will speak for, at least until we hear apologies and denunciation of for/of all the racism toward Black people coming from the particular group(s).
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Re: Former Romney supporters leading immigration reform 'super PAC'
Carlos Guiterrez, Romney campaign who worked for Bush pushing Hispanic Steering Committee super pac targeting Hispanics is the newest non White face similair to Herman Cain, Allen West and Michael Steele trying to axquire the Hispanic vote. I channel surfed/watched all morning political talk shows the Sunday morning after Obama won and every Republican being interviewed individually or members of a talk show panel, constantly, coming out of their mouths time and time again, came the same two...
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Re: Former Romney supporters leading immigration reform 'super PAC'
What I can't figure out is ... really ... what in the hell can they possibly say?? 'A path to citizenship...."??? Is that "amnesty" by another name??? The last time Republicans were willing to say "immigration reform" with any shred of sincerity was during Bush's (failed) try to put the issue on the table!! And the only way they could even get Republicans to show up was to drop the "path to citizenship" question totally and completely .... and instead be willing to settle for a "legal...
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Re: Former Romney supporters leading immigration reform 'super PAC'
Quote by ER: "'A path to citizenship...."??? Is that "amnesty" by another name??? Republicans don't have a plan because the GOP remains a long way from consensus. The party remains divided over whether it will support a path to citizenship for the undocumented -- an issue that could cause problems and legislative delays in the Republican-controlled House and the fact that their base (Tea Party) won't support it because if House Republicans support a bill that includes citizenship for the...
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Re: Former Romney supporters leading immigration reform 'super PAC'
As I stated months ago, how is Amenesty aka Dream Act going to affect the black community?? and not just the "middle class" bougie blacks, but the man on the ground. I like my immigrated folks and all, BUT when you start messing with my money and the opprotunities my children have, I get a little aggravated.
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Re: Former Romney supporters leading immigration reform 'super PAC'
Originally Posted by Yemaya: As I stated months ago, how is Amenesty aka Dream Act going to affect the black community?? and not just the "middle class" bougie blacks, but the man on the ground. I like my immigrated folks and all, BUT when you start messing with my money and the opprotunities my children have, I get a little aggravated. Of course you know that racist and agitating Whites are going to try to pit African Americans and Latinos against each other so that any voting block or...
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Re: Former Romney supporters leading immigration reform 'super PAC'
Originally Posted by Yemaya: As I stated months ago, how is Amenesty aka Dream Act going to affect the black community?? and not just the "middle class" bougie blacks, but the man on the ground. I like my immigrated folks and all, BUT when you start messing with my money and the opprotunities my children have, I get a little aggravated. ..... YEAH THAT!!!
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Re: Former Romney supporters leading immigration reform 'super PAC'
Originally Posted by Cholly: And here is another justification they plan to use: "Latinos are “a natural Republican constituency: striving immigrant community, religious, Catholic, family-oriented and socially conservative". I think you just struck a VERY important nerve here, Cholly!! In the special kind of ignorance that Republicans live in ... this is what they THINK is going to be their main hook!! They are going to try to play on all of the above attributes to "attract" Hispanic voters...
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Re: Former Romney supporters leading immigration reform 'super PAC'
Originally Posted by sunnubian: The way I see it, African Americans have very little choice other than to focus on education, skills and specialized degrees in order to be prepared to open specific doors that lead to job security , and guarantees that all of us are not competing for the same jobs or competing with recent immigrants for the same jobs. I couldn't agree with you more, Sunnubian!! However ... there's a whole lot of non-immigrant and (undocumented) immigrant Latinos that are that...
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Re: Former Romney supporters leading immigration reform 'super PAC'
Latinos better be suspect, and not let Latino sellout con them into actually believing (again) that the racist republicans accept them as their equals or even give a damn about a Latino, anyone not White.
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Re: Asian Students Sue Harvard Over Admissions That Favor Black Students
Originally Posted by sunnubian: Originally Posted by Momentum: Why don't they sue white students who get in with lower standards who are admitted because of legacy? Asians voted strong Republican 2014. WTF? It's called, "White-boot licking". No it's not, its called protecting your interests. I actually posted about this a while ago and said it was coming months ago. Asians don't want Affirmative Action because it hurts them. I posted this article.
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Re: Asian Students Sue Harvard Over Admissions That Favor Black Students
Originally Posted by GoodMan: Originally Posted by sunnubian: Originally Posted by Momentum: Why don't they sue white students who get in with lower standards who are admitted because of legacy? Asians voted strong Republican 2014. WTF? It's called, "White-boot licking". No it's not, its called protecting your interests. I actually posted about this a while ago and said it was coming months ago. Asians don't want Affirmative Action because it hurts them. I posted this article.
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Re: Asian Students Sue Harvard Over Admissions That Favor Black Students
This old dude's hard to look at, through no fault of his own. With my distorted thinking he looks exactly like a talking skull. White faces scare me sometimes, truthfully, so I'll have to refrain. Won't be able to get through #1 forget all the way to #8. Not in any way being facetious, just stating my truth. Apologies to whomever is hurt.
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Re: Asian Students Sue Harvard Over Admissions That Favor Black Students
This suit has no basis. Cuz first....there is a REASON why there is a policy to admit black people in colleges.....duh uh. Jim Crow, segregation of black people for generations. Now what the FOCK have Asian folks done for anybody? It is not about SCORES. How about going back to your HOMELAND and fight for the rights there? Why come here and talk shyte about being unfair when Asians were no where in SIGHT during the civil rights movement MAKING EQUALITY happen. At first, it wasn't for ANYBODY...
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Re: Asian Students Sue Harvard Over Admissions That Favor Black Students
Originally Posted by Norland: This old dude's hard to look at, through no fault of his own. With my distorted thinking he looks exactly like a talking skull. White faces scare me sometimes, truthfully, so I'll have to refrain. Won't be able to get through #1 forget all the way to #8. Not in any way being facetious, just stating my truth. Apologies to whomever is hurt. I listened twice, had it playing while doing other stuff, really interesting, well I was impressed anyway.
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Re: Asian Students Sue Harvard Over Admissions That Favor Black Students
Please, these people and their tiger mothers are going crazy and committing suicides on the daily. These are the mofos that kill themselves after flunking a test or not getting into a school. Why are there not to many male Asian physicians? The phukkers crack up under stress. This does not seem superior to . Me.
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Re: Asian Students Sue Harvard Over Admissions That Favor Black Students
Originally Posted by GoodMan: "No it's not, its called protecting your interests. I actually posted about this a while ago and said it was coming months ago. Asians don't want Affirmative Action because it hurts them. I posted this article. " Oh, yes it is "White-boot licking", and that's really all it is. 'Protecting' what 'interests'? Asians are less than 3% of the population in America; what threat do or could African Americans possibly pose to what 'interests' of Asians in America?
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Re: Asian Students Sue Harvard Over Admissions That Favor Black Students
Originally Posted by NSpirit: Please, these people and their tiger mothers are going crazy and committing suicides on the daily. These are the mofos that kill themselves after flunking a test or not getting into a school. Why are there not to many male Asian physicians? The phukkers crack up under stress. This does not seem superior to . Me. I did not know that was happening. I read some of the cruel things tiger mom's do to their kids but I did not know there is a string of suicides because...
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http://chinspirations.com/mhso...parents#.VG_mIGDNhcs http://hardboiled.berkeley.edu...-suicide-phenomenon/ http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH....suicides/index.html http://www.sfgate.com/health/a...-suicide-4214483.php http://www.huffingtonpost.com/...still-_n_831430.html
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Re: Asian Students Sue Harvard Over Admissions That Favor Black Students
Well looky looky....it seems the group that filed this suit does not represent an Asian American majority. The group is using Asians to eliminate affirmative action and the Asians know it! Or at least some of them. http://news.yahoo.com/asian-am...dGlkA1RBVVMwODZfMQ-- Yahoo News Asian American Activists Are Refusing to Join the Fight Against Affirmative Action By Joseph Williams | Takepart.com 13 hours ago Takepart.com It’s been called the “bamboo ceiling”—the perception that highly...
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Re: Asian Students Sue Harvard Over Admissions That Favor Black Students
Originally Posted by GoodMan: Originally Posted by sunnubian: Originally Posted by Momentum: Why don't they sue white students who get in with lower standards who are admitted because of legacy? Asians voted strong Republican 2014. WTF? It's called, "White-boot licking". No it's not, its called protecting your interests. I actually posted about this a while ago and said it was coming months ago. Asians don't want Affirmative Action because it hurts them. I posted this article.
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Re: Asian Students Sue Harvard Over Admissions That Favor Black Students
Originally Posted by Momentum: Brah you said it! Not just them East Indians too! People in general better get their priorities straight. Its only going to become more competitive with less jobs in the pool. Unless we the people can turn this oligarchy around. But it is going to be very difficult. I encourage anyone to listen to this interview, its one of the best informative interviews about the construct of our society, social class and government, what the oligarchy is trying and is doing...
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Re: Asian Students Sue Harvard Over Admissions That Favor Black Students
Originally Posted by NSpirit: Well looky looky....it seems the group that filed this suit does not represent an Asian American majority. The group is using Asians to eliminate affirmative action and the Asians know it! Or at least some of them. I saw that UNC advertisement, but I didn't know it was the same group. If Asians are going against this campaign, either: They value some solidarity with Latinos and African Americans (which would be weird since we are worlds apart) They don't wanna...
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Originally Posted by NSpirit: http://chinspirations.com/mhso...parents#.VG_mIGDNhcs http://hardboiled.berkeley.edu...-suicide-phenomenon/ http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH....suicides/index.html http://www.sfgate.com/health/a...-suicide-4214483.php http://www.huffingtonpost.com/...still-_n_831430.html NSpirit, Those articles are insightful on Asian culture and the abuse many of their children bear. Of course not all Asians or even the majority of them treat their children that way but obviously...
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Re: Asian Students Sue Harvard Over Admissions That Favor Black Students
And most importantly...not every Asian ethnic group is SMART. Not every Asian student is SMART. That's the misconception. They are humans just like us....with some of us gifted in science or math or art or etc. The difference? Their families push them into science [including and especially computer science] and math. Doesn't mean that they excel in it. I remember in a study group in college with Asian students....me thinking they are smart will help the group excel. Not! A couple of ;em were...
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Re: Asian Students Sue Harvard Over Admissions That Favor Black Students
Originally Posted by GoodMan: Originally Posted by Momentum: Brah you said it! Not just them East Indians too! People in general better get their priorities straight. Its only going to become more competitive with less jobs in the pool. Unless we the people can turn this oligarchy around. But it is going to be very difficult. I encourage anyone to listen to this interview, its one of the best informative interviews about the construct of our society, social class and government, what the...
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Re: Asian Students Sue Harvard Over Admissions That Favor Black Students
I decided to go out of my way to the source. Asian American news outlets are hard to find, but I found a good one, and the are discussing Affirmative Action. And for all intents and purposes they are in favor of removing it. http://www.hyphenmagazine.com/...et/hard-part-getting By most measures, Harrison Kim is a successful high school student. Not only does he have stellar grades, the 18-year-old senior from Sammamish, WA, also plays guitar in a high school rock band and regularly performs...
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Re: Asian Students Sue Harvard Over Admissions That Favor Black Students
Originally Posted by Momentum: Yeah, they dominate engineering indeed but in the real world on the job I can say African Americans kick ass! In the work place we tend to have better ideas more creative and we mind our own business and get the work done. Let me tell you we put in more hours because when we get the opportunity to have a good paying career we know we are fortunate no matter what ethnic background and we work with much more resiliency. Asians tend to breakdown under pressure,...