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Title: Do you prejudge other African Americans?
Post by: Herb. on July 05, 2015, 08:32:52 PM
Given Lew's recent comments about his conceptions regarding doing business with black people (which surprised me, given his history of being so pro-black), I'd have to admit that his comments may reveal something that even the most "pro-black" person will probably not discuss.

Do we sometimes as a people, adopt and even make decisions based on prejudice or stereotypes about blacks?

Do we sometimes automatically assume that when we see the name "Toquesha" somewhere, that she is ratchet, when she could be holding a Masters degree and a great job under her belt?, etc.

Do we see a black man with a hood on walking toward us and clinch our manbags a little tighter? Is it just Lew? Or is he the only person being upfront with his feelings...
Title: Re: Do you prejudge other African Americans?
Post by: Stewie on July 05, 2015, 08:42:49 PM
yes

Title: Re: Do you prejudge other African Americans?
Post by: SUPREME on July 05, 2015, 08:55:51 PM
dsssssssss

stereotypes exist because they are sometimes true

however, theres an exception to every rule.

i like to give people the benefit of the doubt always, then read them down

It's only natural to make judgments and assumptions on people based on several different criteria

But to assume ALL of any group of people is the same is dumb as fuck. Especially when you belong.

That's why I hate a good portion of the people on here.
Title: Re: Do you prejudge other African Americans?
Post by: ∧ ∨ ∩ ∪ on July 05, 2015, 08:57:20 PM
Any time I prejudge a nigger I was always 95% right.
Title: Re: Do you prejudge other African Americans?
Post by: Jon on July 05, 2015, 08:57:56 PM
Not black people....just people in general. Its a defense mechanism I guess.
Title: Re: Do you prejudge other African Americans?
Post by: Herb. on July 05, 2015, 09:01:32 PM
Quote from: SUPREME on July 05, 2015, 08:55:51 PM
dsssssssss

stereotypes exist because they are sometimes true

however, theres an exception to every rule.

i like to give people the benefit of the doubt always, then read them down

It's only natural to make judgments and assumptions on people based on several different criteria

But to assume ALL of any group of people is the same is dumb as fuck. Especially when you belong.

That's why I hate a good portion of the people on here.
I see what you mean.

But "several different criteria" that you evaluate immediately upon first glance of someone obviously wouldn't include a personal relationship or any substantial, factual information regarding their lives or character.
So is it OK to base it off of "certain criteria" only, or is it just as bad as doing it at all?
Title: Re: Do you prejudge other African Americans?
Post by: SUPREME on July 05, 2015, 09:04:24 PM
Quote from: Herb. on July 05, 2015, 09:01:32 PM
Quote from: SUPREME on July 05, 2015, 08:55:51 PM
dsssssssss

stereotypes exist because they are sometimes true

however, theres an exception to every rule.

i like to give people the benefit of the doubt always, then read them down

It's only natural to make judgments and assumptions on people based on several different criteria

But to assume ALL of any group of people is the same is dumb as fuck. Especially when you belong.

That's why I hate a good portion of the people on here.
I see what you mean.

But "several different criteria" that you evaluate immediately upon first glance of someone obviously wouldn't include a personal relationship or any substantial, factual information regarding their lives or character.
So is it OK to base it off of "certain criteria" only, or is it just as bad as doing it at all?

Of course it's bad to judge

But I do it

:supluv:

I have to. It's how we learn about human nature IMO.

There can only be so many types of people and personalities in this world.

And I want to figure them ALL out.
Title: Re: Do you prejudge other African Americans?
Post by: throwintheTAL on July 05, 2015, 09:05:36 PM
if you're a NIGGER, you'll get CALLED a nigger
and that's all i'mma say
Title: Re: Do you prejudge other African Americans?
Post by: SUPREME on July 05, 2015, 09:06:32 PM
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Title: Re: Do you prejudge other African Americans?
Post by: Treasure on July 05, 2015, 09:08:40 PM
yea

but not as a bads thing
im 'round so man' snooty ass pastey folk all day

tha blcks brighten up my day
evn tha chrisian ones
they funn' & jus bring a AIR of refreshment to my day
Title: Re: Do you prejudge other African Americans?
Post by: BrokenHeartsHeal on July 05, 2015, 09:09:33 PM
u guys are terrible
Title: Re: Do you prejudge other African Americans?
Post by: ∧ ∨ ∩ ∪ on July 05, 2015, 09:10:26 PM
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Title: Re: Do you prejudge other African Americans?
Post by: BrokenHeartsHeal on July 05, 2015, 09:13:56 PM
Quote from: throwintheTAL on July 05, 2015, 09:05:36 PM
if you're a NIGGER, you'll get CALLED a nigger
and that's all i'mma say

So your ancestors deserved every lashing then for being niggers. How bout that
Title: Re: Do you prejudge other African Americans?
Post by: Herb. on July 05, 2015, 09:16:10 PM
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Title: Re: Do you prejudge other African Americans?
Post by: Lane Bryant Jumpsuit on July 06, 2015, 06:01:10 AM
oh bitch hol up

(http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL669/13509671/24166422/411051179.jpg)

i never prejudged shit

i get excited when i see blacks in positions and i love dealing with my people

but my experiences with them that go sour will not be overlooked

just because im pro black doesnt mean i have to sugar coat my experiences with niggers that do fit the damn stereotypes

its always one extreme to the next with yall

either ur pro black or ur racist chile go awn

but blacks absorbs all that whitey propoganda and they act on it just like whites and others do

but yeah dont call me out cus i aint the one to be callin out

Title: Re: Do you prejudge other African Americans?
Post by: Herb. on July 06, 2015, 06:46:43 AM
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Title: Re: Do you prejudge other African Americans?
Post by: LOONA. on July 06, 2015, 11:07:49 AM
I usually give people the benefit of the doubt regardless of how they dress, talk, act blah blah until they reveal their true nature.

I'm always prepared for some MESS in advance though.     
Title: Re: Do you prejudge other African Americans?
Post by: GYNandTONIC on July 06, 2015, 11:35:05 AM
Yeah i give everyone the benifit....until you open your mouth.

Just based off appearance, no. But once you include a few sentences I tend to judge. It has nothing to do with proper english either. Purely how one respond to things in their enviroment.

Ive been fortunate to meet some of the most enlightened hood niggas. Wise beyond their years and very intelligent. Maybe not in the context of academics but there are many forms of intelligence. This one drug dealer I grew up with was very business savy and once I went to college and took economics I realized alot of what he taught me was real business models. Im sure he didnt know but he couldve been on wall street if he applied himself. Some of the most powerful quotes Ive obtained were from Baltimore City junkies!