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  1. PseudoSABR
    Well, I'd distinguish that just because you have a privilege doesn't mean it necessarily gets you anywhere. There are plenty of white people who have tougher lives than black people, and often that's a matter of wealth. Peggy McIntosh wrote an essay on White Privilege in the 1980s that's somewhat dated but lists dozens of small little privileges we don't necessarily think about. And I agree with Korver's point that being able to opt-in and opt-out of whether to engage in the conversation about race is a privilege itself. Simply put, a white person will never be mistaken for a black person, so in that sense there something universal here. I'd also say although race on its own certainly doesn't impact parenting skills or work ethic, poverty does. And parents who may lack work ethic among other valuable skills are less likely to pass those skills on. And we can quickly see how that problem becomes inter-generational. And it is the connection between race and poverty that makes racism a systemic problem.
  2. PseudoSABR
    I do. I don't think there's a lot homophobic people who aren't already totally in the bag for Trump. The lack of experience probably is his biggest pitfall. Has there ever been a nominee who was merely a mayor before running for President?
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    Really poor decision to put him out there with the bases loaded to make his first appearance of the season.
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    I use my reason, my sense of history, my own empathy to see systemic racism. The statistics you cite also support systemic racism. People do not seek to be criminals, become incarcerated, to be murders. That you think so is appalling. I'm done talking to you.
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    What do you make of it? That they deserve to die? That they have murder in your blood? No, it is absolutely racist to say they have violent tendencies, especially if you are unwilling to probe the cause. Jesus F-ing Christ.
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    Stop being such a snowflake dude. Black people getting killed by cops at a rate manifold over white people should create a movement. That you don't like how they protest doesn't undercut their larger point. And you really care about how a certain segment choices to carry out its message, compare BLM to I dunno, white supremacists, shooting up synagogues and temples, driving cars through crowds, etc. etc. (Oh but there's nothing going on in the larger culture that creates fertile ground for these people). You're not crazy, you're just deeply unwilling to even entertain systemic racism, and will look to knock down the notion for any, trivial reason.
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    That's one anecdote. They sound like they were rude, but using that as some kind of evidence that there's something wrong with Black Lives Matters is totally disingenuous.
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    Protests should make people uncomfortable, it's how protests get attention; even if I don't always agree with their methods. I don't care that they do it to Bernie or Trump or whomever, but I respect their right to protest.
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    And both sides I guess need to be white guys? And Korver specifically said it's not about blame, but it is about the group who has the power to change that dynamic, which is largely white people.
  10. PseudoSABR
    Thanks!
  11. PseudoSABR
    You're right, I'll edit my post, I confused hits/runs with runs/earned runs. I imagine the IL pitchers will make minor league stints before appearing. I still think Duffey is the likely choice. Does DeJong have options, if not, he'll probably be DFA'd and the Twins will have an open roster spot...
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    Oh, that goes without saying, but the Twins FO seems to be being super smart about the deployment. So we shouldn't be too upset when we see Duffey or, say, Stewart recalled next. Edit: Stewart with 7 runs tonight, though six unearned.
  13. PseudoSABR
    I agree. But the Twins seem not to, given the roster spot. I think the Twins are seeing what they have early in terms of the bottom of the 40-man, or near 40-man talent, and then they will cut bait. I rather like the approach.
  14. PseudoSABR
    Probably a veteran like Duffey, to see if there's any thing left.
  15. PseudoSABR
    Well DeJong looks to get sent down tomorrow, given both his performance and the amount of pitchers used.
  16. PseudoSABR
    RINSE AND REPEAT!! (tardy on this Schoop hot take)
  17. PseudoSABR
    WASH YOUR MOUTH OUT!!
  18. PseudoSABR
    I still like running Kepler there with Astudillo at bat, as Morneau said, worse case scenario Astudillo will bat next inning, and likely to a pitcher other than Degrom
  19. PseudoSABR
    He's certainly a better player than I ever thought he'd be. I hope this holds up.
  20. PseudoSABR
    I don't have to agree with everything a candidate does or a movement does to support them generally. In fact, if I was in sync with every thing anyone or any organization did I'd be suspect, showing signs of cult-like behavior rather than independent thinking.
  21. PseudoSABR
    Well said, Levi.
  22. PseudoSABR
    The point of Black Lives matter was never to suggest that other lives matter less (which is why all lives matter as slogan is stupid af), rather that Black lives matter too, or that Black lives matter just as much. (And the Black Lives Matter movement extends far beyond the events of Ferguson).
  23. PseudoSABR
    I think you're having trouble conceiving of racism beyond outright hatred. For instance, believing that all black young men keep it real, which in turn means they'll do whatever they want, is a racist belief. It also sounds like you don't believe oppression or racism can be systemic (or latent); this is the heart Kover's piece, that Black people can't opt out of controversies, like what we people, we have privilege they are denied. Whether you want to call them victims or disenfranchised or whatever doesn't matter, but the phenomenon exists, and data backs it up.
  24. PseudoSABR
    I did get hired that day, but they're reaction when I called saying I was late was pretty incredulous to the point where they came out to the parking lot to check it out. A horrible day, but with a happy ending.
  25. PseudoSABR
    I always vote, but in my view, it shows why we should be cynical of Democrats passing themselves off as moderates, there certainly could be a corporate-friendly agenda behind the supposed moderation (as has been the case with Democrats, oh for thirty years if not more).
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