Gregg Popovich - “We live in a racist country.”
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He's not winning enough now to be such a cvnt.
I mean I hate everyone, especially whites. But I'm white, so I'm really confused now.
"If you were born white, you automatically have a monstrous advantage — educationally, economically, culturally, in this society and all the systemic roadblocks that exist, whether it’s in a judicial sense, a neighborhood sense with laws, zoning, education. We have huge problems in that regard that are very complicated, but take leadership, time, and real concern to try to solve. It’s a tough one, because people don’t really want to face it.”
i dont disagree with this to an extent, but my question is how much of this is self imposed and how much is the boogeyman's fault
i dont disagree with this to an extent, but my question is how much of this is self imposed and how much is the boogeyman's fault
This is a no brainer. Of course we live in a racist world. I can't see anyone arguing this point.
Racism is sin therefore it’s never gonna go away unfortunately.
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While we don’t always agree, you typically have thoughtful takes on topics. Do you think that racism is a problem in the US today?
My general disdain for the human race is non-discriminatory...
I dislike every one equally...
I dislike every one equally...
I believe there has historically always been class systems in civilizations. I believe that to still be the case today. I believe there are more roadblocks due to one's socio-economic class and not their race. But that is my opinion.
Pretty racist of Pop
One of the most progressive, accepting countries in the world but sure Pop, things are terrible here.
To me, saying it’s a racist country then my thinking is that you believe over 50% of the population is racist...and I don’t believe that. I don’t believe speaking in absolutes like that because it doesn’t represent the true reality.
I do agree with a lot of what he says and there are undoubtedly regions of the country that are have a much higher percentage of racist behavior than others. However, that shouldn’t be broad brush for the entire United States.
I do agree with a lot of what he says and there are undoubtedly regions of the country that are have a much higher percentage of racist behavior than others. However, that shouldn’t be broad brush for the entire United States.
Prejudice or racist? I believe people throw around racism when in fact they mean prejudice. Depending on who you are, racism can be illegal. Racism can bring the world down on you. Prejudice can be an insult or even a joke. You can choose to laugh at it or move on. You can ignore prejudice. I believe these people like to cry racism in cases of even minor prejudice to establish power over others. They are using fear to control others and to be dominating when in true cases of racism that wouldn't be possible.
Now if you are a poor white person you aren't at an advantage because you don't qualify for scholarships and quotas are against you.
I mean just on this board @Bosse de Nage admitted to basically being an ultra right wing Nazi sympathizer. So yea he aint wrong.
Do you remember a few years back when the NAACP fought to keep "Race" on the college applications in Michigan in order for the universities to be successful at fillinq quotas and having diversity? Hmmmm, we don't want race considered unless it is to our advantage.
And for the life of me, I can't understand how requiring a photo ID to vote is racist, yet some organizations make it out to be. They don't require just certain races to have a photo ID they would require ALL races to have a photo ID.
And for the life of me, I can't understand how requiring a photo ID to vote is racist, yet some organizations make it out to be. They don't require just certain races to have a photo ID they would require ALL races to have a photo ID.
The greatest basketball coach ever and a dude that was probably a spy for the government at one point(and I’m dead serious).
Sure, but to say it's a "racist country" implies that it's the prevalent attitude, that it's institutionalized, or that it's something that's accepted by a bunch of people not called Greg Popovich. I think institutionalized racism is a thing of the past, that personal racism is at an all time low and is dropping with every year, and that the residue of past racist power isn't the only thing that's leading to unequal outcomes for black people. When Popovich says things like this, he sounds like a racial determinist, and I don't think racial determinism is particularly good for anybody.
I'm also generally skeptical when people talk about "systemic racism." Although I think it's obviously true that black families are still at a disadvantage in terms of social capital and accumulated wealth because they (not necessarily a particular individual, but maybe their parents or grandparents) may have been excluded from certain positions or jobs 40 years ago (and beyond), people who claim to see "systemic racism" usually go a long way beyond that claim. Many say that racism structures our entire society, and claim to divine racist motivations behind everything. They're the ones who might claim that microaggressions (which only they can define) threaten black mental health, and are an important explanation for black underachievement. But, of course, if you criticize that theory, then according to them it just means you're not "woke" enough to see what they see. It starts to sound a little like the worst kind of religious dogma.
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Popovich didn't say that "we live in a country where Bosse de Nage exists." He said "we live in a racist country."
No doubt I had an advantage because I had a mom and Dad at home that loved me and showed me great examples of what a man and husband should be. I am very grateful for that. They worked hard and helped me with a terrific education. No doubt, that is a huge advantage.
I don't think for a minute that some white kid growing up in a broken home with parents that care more about meth or crack than they do people has an advantage. I think they are more disadvantaged than most.
I think those of Jewish heritage are highly discriminated against, and no one bats an eye.
I don't think for a minute that some white kid growing up in a broken home with parents that care more about meth or crack than they do people has an advantage. I think they are more disadvantaged than most.
I think those of Jewish heritage are highly discriminated against, and no one bats an eye.
Pop's a huge liberal and a douche on top of that
Yeah but one dude doesn’t make the entire board “racist”...although I’m sure they’re others.
We get it. You an incapable of understanding context, you don't need to make that point for us repeatedly in this thread...
lol I appreciate his service like I do all veterans and current military members but that doesn't make you more or less of a douche.. lol
If it's such a privilege and advantage to be white, why am I not a professional athlete?
Not really, and this isn't really what's meant when people like Popovich say that "we live in a racist country."
