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ChiTownDoc

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  1. Definitely a big part of it I’d bet. And lack of education, sadly. Maybe some Stockholm Syndrome… lucky guess…edit: Stockholm syndrome (STS) is a theory that the relationship between a slave and a master can evolve into feelings of gratitude and positive regard. In the context of the African-American experience, some say that the relationship between slaves and masters in the US became one of dependence and childlike attachment. They argue that the educational system can help to reduce the effects of this relationship, but only if it reflects an Afrocentric perspective.
  2. I’ve always been fascinated how the Deep South can attract so many black athletes. Now in today’s game that’s the best football and highest chance to get you into the NFL. It wasn’t always like that and the racism was much more virulent, yet so many black athletes were still committing to entertain those fucksticks.
  3. They’re also not totally wrong. If somehow Trump actually knew they supported him, they would be safe. Of course that’s the rub…
  4. I think it’s obvious - now.
  5. I’ll post this again…
  6. Yes, grew up fairly poor but we genuinely appreciated what we had and were besides ourselves that if you busted your ass you could have that Cadillac that 'Mr. Jones' the 'rich' white dude had. Now, we were bamboozled and just kind of assumed those that were very successful worked hard and deserved what they had. I guess we were gullible back then, but I think people assuming Trump is gonna help the working man is just as gullible. Same coin, different side.
  7. This would actually work. That's how narcissistic personality disorder works.
  8. I don’t have enough words to write something like this out but it’s exactly where I’m at.
  9. That brings up another problem. When private companies are so intimately involved in things pertaining to national security there likely needs to be some more govt oversight. I am full on capitalist but I do envy how China is able to protect their national interests like they do.
  10. Imo only temporarily. If you buy and hold stocks it will smooth itself out.
  11. Bulkhead? Hell no
  12. It’s not a big portion of my pay but I have a paystub, baby.
  13. Man this really gets right to the point. If we don’t want to take this war on, just stop that entire industry and shut it the fuck down.
  14. Come on, buddy. If you don’t know the average American is stupid I have no idea what to tell you. If anything, it just reinforces what those people on the left are saying. The R have never even shied away from that old cartoon where the rich guy points to the working class bloke and says ‘that guy stole your cookie’, referencing the immigrant/black guy sitting across from the working class good guy. There’s a reason all the uber wealthy that vote for Trump don’t go around flaunting it - Elon is most definitely the exception. Now the people that run the R party? You can say what you want, but the operatives are definitely NOT stupid. They consistently get millions of people to vote against their own interests. Which is great if you’re loaded and on that side.
  15. A few days ago in the glee that was the ‘keep the party going’ thread I said I really didn’t think 40% plus of the country was racist/sexist shitbags. I was shouted down and told that pretty much everyone voting for Trump is just that. I think after seeing how many minorities and women voted for Trump I am somewhat vindicated. Yes that party and man have a lot of assholes voting for them. But that’s far from the whole block. Ironically, that side feels a lot more like a melting pot than the left which wants to beat everyone over the head if they don’t march in step with the company line. I voted straight D just like the last few elections but I never thought everyone on the other side is an asshole. No matter what you think, if you really want the Dems to win more, they absolutely have to change the way they market to the average voter.
  16. Looking at PJ’s. Chartering doesn’t have the same feel. And I can thank a bunch of dumbfucks lining my pockets.
  17. Yes the targeting trans etc is worse in the US - but again depends where you are. I’d say she is very safe in a lot of places stateside but UK is badass so good for her. I hope you’re able to see her often. I know that’s the hard part. Fuck Texas.
  18. I don’t think we are disagreeing on much. I’m just resigned to the fact this democracy was gonna end up like all the rest. And yeah, the ones who voted for Trump…many of those will suffer the most. I guess I’m happy I won’t suffer. Yay
  19. Tons of family in UK and been to all those places. You know all the refugees they take in over there? They would absolutely kill to be over here. They look just like my brown ass and you can go over there and ask them. I know more than a few.
  20. I’m agreeing it’s getting worse and I also said it would fall off a cliff in under 100 years. Inertia is a good thing. Climate change etc - there’s a lot that looks horrible in 100 years that looks only uncomfortable in 8 years. Glad we decided not to have kids over here…
  21. Every republic since the beginning of time was too stupid for democracy. The problem now is stupid congregates and colludes like never before, thanks to the internet. And yes, I’m being sarcastic - kind of.
  22. Well it’s a she and she’s pretty well off. Those that have made it can go to whatever fancy country they please. I’m looking at my own island. I’m saying where would you want to grow up ass poor if you have aspirations of making it big or your children doing very well. IMO good ole USA is still the best place to be.
  23. Sure they do. Still doesn’t mean he will do whatever he says. I stand by my point. And see my post above. Lmk where we going…
  24. I think we agree on a lot of points. Trump is just the symptom here. Things will be mostly fine for the next 75 years imo then get bad, fast. But the next 4-8 years won’t have us on the verge of a civil war. Also what country are these people that are so frustrated going to? Honest question. I travel frequently and I still don’t see a country where some dirt poor minority has even close to the same chance to become a damn billionaire or whatever the fuck else they please to become.
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