Black History Month

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8 hours ago, dogcows said:

All Democrats are inherently racist? What a nitwit I've been.

Without a doubt.  It's not even debatable.

But, yes, I agree with you that you're a nitwit.

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Thurgood Marshall

Thurgood Marshall (July 2, 1908 – January 24, 1993) was an American civil rights lawyer and jurist who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United Statesfrom 1967 until 1991. He was the Supreme Court's first African-American justice.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thurgood_Marshall

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Omit slavery from a Black History Month Program? You have got to be kidding.

 

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On 2/9/2023 at 10:39 PM, dogcows said:

All Democrats are inherently racist? What a nitwit.

How’s everything going with your daughter and her boyfriend, Newbie ???

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I’m currently reading John Feinstein’s latest, Raise A Fist, Take A Knee:

https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Fist-Take-Knee-Illusion-ebook/dp/B08SQ51S41?ref_=ast_author_dp
 

It’s a study of the history of racism in sports and sports coverage, which continues today. It’s excellent 

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12 minutes ago, The Real timschochet said:

I’m currently reading John Feinstein’s latest, Raise A Fist, Take A Knee:

https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Fist-Take-Knee-Illusion-ebook/dp/B08SQ51S41?ref_=ast_author_dp
 

It’s a study of the history of racism in sports and sports coverage, which continues today. It’s excellent 

Does it start when a QB loses his job because he couldn't complete enough passes?

 

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23 minutes ago, Flipper said:

Does it start when a QB loses his job because he couldn't complete enough passes?

 

No. But the introduction is by Doug Williams. 

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24 minutes ago, Flipper said:

Does it start when a QB loses his job because he couldn't complete enough passes?

 

In any case, Kaepernick losing his job was fine. His inability to be signed by any other team over the next several years was NOT fine. He was clearly blackballed by the league, pun definitely intended. 

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12 hours ago, The Real timschochet said:

I’m currently reading John Feinstein’s latest, Raise A Fist, Take A Knee:

https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Fist-Take-Knee-Illusion-ebook/dp/B08SQ51S41?ref_=ast_author_dp
 

It’s a study of the history of racism in sports and sports coverage, which continues today. It’s excellent 

 

LOL, in the NFL players of all races are used up and discarded in the same fashion.

It was the same way in the 50s and 60s when most of the players were white.  They treated them all like dogs.

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Just now, Mike Hunt said:

 

LOL, in the NFL players of all races are used up and discarded in the same fashion.

It was the same way in the 50s and 60s when most of the players were white.  They treated them all like dogs.

No. There was and is a significant difference in the way black players, coaches, and assistants are regarded. 

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11 hours ago, The Real timschochet said:

In any case, Kaepernick losing his job was fine. His inability to be signed by any other team over the next several years was NOT fine. He was clearly blackballed by the league, pun definitely intended. 

 

The NFL is a business first, a game second.  The risk-reward factor did not weigh enough to the reward side.  

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3 minutes ago, Mike Hunt said:

 

The NFL is a business first, a game second.  The risk-reward factor did not weigh enough to the reward side.  

This is correct. But it’s also a business that has, and it some ways still does, treat blacks with institutionalized racism. 
 

I know, you and others reading this are probably sick of me using that term. But it’s central to our society. Central. 

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1 minute ago, The Real timschochet said:

No. There was and is a significant difference in the way black players, coaches, and assistants are regarded. 

 

All goes back to skill level.  The more skilled a player is the longer leash they get.  Some players like AB, and Josh Gordon to name a couple will get many chances as their skill level outweighed their problems so teams were willing to take a chance.  Mediocre players usually don`t get many chances.

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Just now, Mike Hunt said:

 

All goes back to skill level.  The more skilled a player is the longer leash they get.  Some players like AB, and Josh Gordon to name a couple will get many chances as their skill level outweighed their problems so teams were willing to take a chance.  Mediocre players usually don`t get many chances.

You’re trying very hard to deny that race plays any factor. But you’re wrong. 

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3 minutes ago, The Real timschochet said:

This is correct. But it’s also a business that has, and it some ways still does, treat blacks with institutionalized racism. 
 

I know, you and others reading this are probably sick of me using that term. But it’s central to our society. Central. 

If the NFL were 100% white players would still be treated the same way.  Read Meat on the Hoof about Texas Football in the 60s when the roster was almost all white.  It was basically exactly how the NFL was in the early days.  

Now, I agree at one time black QBs were not given the same chance, but at the same time there were not many black QBs even in college.  As more blacks are starting in college at QB the same with the NFL.

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5 minutes ago, Mike Hunt said:

If the NFL were 100% white players would still be treated the same way.  Read Meat on the Hoof about Texas Football in the 60s when the roster was almost all white.  It was basically exactly how the NFL was in the early days.  

Now, I agree at one time black QBs were not given the same chance, but at the same time there were not many black QBs even in college.  As more blacks are starting in college at QB the same with the NFL.

They’re just regarded differently. 
 

Why was Lamar Jackson drafted so low compared to mediocre white quarterbacks? Why was Patrick Mahomes drafted much later than Mitch Trubisky? The answer is in the scouting reports- they were thought to be “runner” or “athlete” quarterbacks- the inference, unsaid but heavily implied, is that they lack the mental ability. 

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14 hours ago, squistion said:

Omit slavery from a Black History Month Program? You have got to be kidding.

 

From your own link, the district says it didn't happen.

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Tuscaloosa County Superintendent Dr. Keri Johnson released a statement saying these allegations are false:

“It is not true that faculty or staff told students that slavery or the civil rights movement could not be part of the program. When several community members heard this and contacted Hillcrest High administration out of concern, administration explained to them that this was false information that was circulating. A number of our Hillcrest High students have concerns about the culture within their school. We care deeply about our students, and it is important that their concerns are heard. We are putting together a plan to make sure our students feel heard, so that we know the right steps to put in place to ensure all students know that they are valued.”

 

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13 hours ago, The Real timschochet said:

I’m currently reading John Feinstein’s latest, Raise A Fist, Take A Knee:

https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Fist-Take-Knee-Illusion-ebook/dp/B08SQ51S41?ref_=ast_author_dp
 

It’s a study of the history of racism in sports and sports coverage, which continues today. It’s excellent 

Hire the guy that takes a knee

They won’t say anything about your Chinese child labor factory. 

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58 minutes ago, The Real timschochet said:

They’re just regarded differently. 
 

Why was Lamar Jackson drafted so low compared to mediocre white quarterbacks? Why was Patrick Mahomes drafted much later than Mitch Trubisky? The answer is in the scouting reports- they were thought to be “runner” or “athlete” quarterbacks- the inference, unsaid but heavily implied, is that they lack the mental ability. 

They said Lamar can’t throw. They were right. 

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1 hour ago, jerryskids said:

From your own link, the district says it didn't happen.

There is a conflict between what the students are saying and what the superintendent is saying. The superintendent wasn’t at the school that day, and is no doubt expressing the “official” position of the district. She also released other statements saying they will meet with students to discuss the culture at the school? Seems like she isn’t 100% sure. There will be more to this story.

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1 hour ago, dogcows said:

There is a conflict between what the students are saying and what the superintendent is saying. The superintendent wasn’t at the school that day, and is no doubt expressing the “official” position of the district. She also released other statements saying they will meet with students to discuss the culture at the school? Seems like she isn’t 100% sure. There will be more to this story.

Agreed.  I was mostly saying that it isn't a done deal that they were told they couldn't talk about slavery, which seems somewhat unlikely.  Most likely it is somewhere in the middle.

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Rosa Parks did a heck of a lot more than just ride a bus one time.

 

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On 2/11/2023 at 12:31 AM, The Real timschochet said:

I’m currently reading John Feinstein’s latest, Raise A Fist, Take A Knee:

https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Fist-Take-Knee-Illusion-ebook/dp/B08SQ51S41?ref_=ast_author_dp
 

It’s a study of the history of racism in sports and sports coverage, which continues today. It’s excellent 

Oh great. Another Black history lesson from a pasty White guy.

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20 minutes ago, dogcows said:

Rosa Parks did a heck of a lot more than just ride a bus one time.

 

I did not know this; thanks for sharing.   

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So that's why the Super Bowl is played in February 

 

if only they respected history

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16 hours ago, peenie said:

 

Everybody has to hustle for their worth.  It ain't specific to black people.  HTH.

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3 minutes ago, EternalShinyAndChrome said:

Everybody has to hustle for their worth.  It ain't specific to black people.  HTH.

Black people have to work twice as hard. That’s specific to them. HTH

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3 minutes ago, The Real timschochet said:

Black people have to work twice as hard. That’s specific to them. HTH

Negative, but nice try.  Not in 2023.  In fact, it's probably easier now that companies are checking boxes and trying to get as many virtues as possible.

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Now that the super bowl is over, can we move on to Disability Awareness Month?

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On 2/11/2023 at 1:03 PM, The Real timschochet said:

They’re just regarded differently. 
 

Why was Lamar Jackson drafted so low compared to mediocre white quarterbacks? Why was Patrick Mahomes drafted much later than Mitch Trubisky? The answer is in the scouting reports- they were thought to be “runner” or “athlete” quarterbacks- the inference, unsaid but heavily implied, is that they lack the mental ability. 

Now do Jamarcus Russell.  

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On 2/11/2023 at 11:03 AM, The Real timschochet said:

They’re just regarded differently. 
 

Why was Lamar Jackson drafted so low compared to mediocre white quarterbacks? Why was Patrick Mahomes drafted much later than Mitch Trubisky? The answer is in the scouting reports- they were thought to be “runner” or “athlete” quarterbacks- the inference, unsaid but heavily implied, is that they lack the mental ability. 

Lamar Jackson is a mediocre passer.  Why do you think Baltimore hasn't already resigned him?  They don't have faith he can do what Mahomes just did. 

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2 hours ago, The Real timschochet said:

Black people have to work twice as hard. That’s specific to them. HTH

Comments like this and about the white privilege is where you lose me, tim.  We desperately need to move away from this notion that groups of people are the same or have the same experiences.  I would submit that overall, other things are way more important to outcome than skin color - poverty level being the biggest one.   We can't have an honest conversation if we can't also admit that there are certain times when being black would be beneficial in 2023 - examples of hiring and college admissions are brought up where being a minority might give you a leg up as companies are looking to diversity.  

Maybe this is a better way of framing it:  do you think a black kid born in 2023 in a poor neighbor has it that much worse (you posting they have to hustle 2x) than a poor white kid born in a similar situation elsewhere?  If so, why? 

 

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On 2/10/2023 at 10:12 PM, The Real timschochet said:

In any case, Kaepernick losing his job was fine. His inability to be signed by any other team over the next several years was NOT fine. He was clearly blackballed by the league, pun definitely intended. 

he wanted to be a starter, yet refused to show up for any workouts, tryouts and wanted his position gifted to him

 

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2 hours ago, Strike said:

Lamar Jackson is a mediocre passer.  Why do you think Baltimore hasn't already resigned him?  They don't have faith he can do what Mahomes just did. 

Injury prone. 

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1 hour ago, BuckSwope said:

Comments like this and about the white privilege is where you lose me, tim.  We desperately need to move away from this notion that groups of people are the same or have the same experiences.  I would submit that overall, other things are way more important to outcome than skin color - poverty level being the biggest one.   We can't have an honest conversation if we can't also admit that there are certain times when being black would be beneficial in 2023 - examples of hiring and college admissions are brought up where being a minority might give you a leg up as companies are looking to diversity.  

Maybe this is a better way of framing it:  do you think a black kid born in 2023 in a poor neighbor has it that much worse (you posting they have to hustle 2x) than a poor white kid born in a similar situation elsewhere?  If so, why? 

 

To answer your question: they do not have it worse starting out. But the white kid has an easier time getting out of that situation. For the black kid to advance economically at the same level as the white kid, the black kid has to work much harder. Yes I absolutely believe that. Racial perceptions play a huge factor in our society, and for black people it’s the dominant factor. 

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5 minutes ago, The Real timschochet said:

To answer your question: they do not have it worse starting out. But the white kid has an easier time getting out of that situation. For the black kid to advance economically at the same level as the white kid, the black kid has to work much harder. Yes I absolutely believe that. Racial perceptions play a huge factor in our society, and for black people it’s the dominant factor. 

Why is it harder for them than any other poor people? You never give examples.

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5 minutes ago, Baker Boy said:

Why is it harder for them than any other poor people? You never give examples.

https://www.rd.com/article/what-is-white-privilege/

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34 minutes ago, Baker Boy said:

Why is it harder for them than any other poor people? You never give examples.

Cause racist for you to ask