They say if you speak the devils name, he will appear.
Hi!
I made a grevious mistake. I apologized to someone last night. I was wrong to do that. Clearly my initial opinion was valid, and for that, I am deeply sorry.
Now I've been recently called a troll. From a certain point of view, that may be true, but I prefer to think of myself as someone who is willing to engage with people on their own terms. I like to see myself as someone who tries to offer a different opinion and get people to think.
I've also been called a racist against white people. So I thought I would look that up.
Merriam-Webster wrote:Definition of racism
1: a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race
2a: a doctrine or political program based on the assumption of racism and designed to execute its principles
b: a political or social system founded on racism
3: racial prejudice or discrimination
Now, I don't have a belief that any race is inherently superior. So 1 doesn't fit. 2a is a doctrine or political program based on the assumption that a race is superior. I have been arguing for black lives matter, but that, contrary to what people may think, does not say that only black lives matter, nor that they matter more. The belief of that is that black lives matter as much as white lives. Is that racist? Sure does not seem to fit the definition. b is a political or social system founded on racism, and I am not a political or social system. 3 would seem to be the hang up, because I used a British slang word "gammon" which as an actual British person explained, wasn't a racist word. So 3 doesn't seem to apply, and also wouldn't as for 3 to work, 1 would as well. And 1 does not.
But let's look at the definition from another source.
Dictionary.com wrote:racism[ rey-siz-uh m ]SHOW IPA
SEE SYNONYMS FOR racism ON THESAURUS.COM
noun
1: a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human racial groups determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to dominate others or that a particular racial group is inferior to the others.
2: a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; discrimination.
3: hatred or intolerance of another race or other races.
Hmm... 1 looks to read as a combination of 1 and b of Merriam-Webster, so if it didn't fit before, it doesn't fit now. 2 doesn't either, as I'm not a policy, system, or government, and I have repeatedly expressed the belief that black lives should be valued equally. So that leaves 3 again, and I know I do not have hatred or intolerance of another race or races. Gammon isn't a racial term, as was covered above. It refers to specific individuals. As was said, not all white people are gammons. Now if I said cracker, that could have been construed as racist, but I didn't.
The Evil Wikipedia wrote:Reverse racism or reverse discrimination[1][2][3] is the concept that affirmative action and similar color-conscious programs for redressing racial inequality are a form of anti-white racism.[4] The concept is often associated with conservative social movements[4][5] and the belief that social and economic gains by black people in the United States and elsewhere cause disadvantages for white people.[6][7]
Belief in reverse racism is widespread in the United States; however, there is little to no empirical evidence that white Americans suffer systemic discrimination.[Note 1] Racial and ethnic minorities generally lack the power to damage the interests of whites, who remain the dominant group in the U.S.[8] Claims of reverse racism tend to ignore such disparities in the exercise of power and authority, which scholars argue constitute an essential component of racism.[1][2][5]
Allegations of reverse racism by opponents of affirmative-action policies began to emerge prominently in the 1970s[6] and have formed part of a racial backlash against social gains by people of color.[9] While the U.S. dominates the debate over the issue, the concept of reverse racism has been used internationally to some extent wherever white supremacy has diminished, such as in post-apartheid South Africa.[10]
Now I know wikipedia, oh my god, anyone can edit that. Valid points. Those numbers link to sources for the information though, so (figurative, non-specific) you can check the validity. I mean, I we all know no one will, but it's still there anyway.
So, in closing, it's really hard to actually be racist against white people. Maybe figurative and non-specific you think other wise, but the facts don't support that. One of the main definitions of racism is government, system, or doctrine to specifically suppress a race or races. My view is supporting that system through inaction means you need to take a hard look at figurative non-specific yourself.
Here's a link no one will read also.This post was not directed towards any individual.