Red Mosquito

tragabigzanda wrote:

Bammer wrote:

tragabigzanda wrote:

Bammer wrote:

tragabigzanda wrote:

Jorge wrote:

Bammer wrote:Grrrrrr!!

I’m right and you’re wrong!!!!

Grrrrrr!!!! My worldview is the only one that matters!!

Grrrrrr!!!!!!!!

Anyone who even slightly disagrees with anything I believe is an uneducated hick/elite libtard!!!!

Did you actually wake up this morning thinking "I'm going to make some real shit posts today, just completely worthless and unfunny stuff contributing exactly nothing, let's GO"

I don't think Bammer's post is the least bit unhelpful or worthless or however you seem to be characterizing it...

Opposite of the very real, very urgent need for voices calling for social change is another voice, certainly embodied on my own Instagram timeline, that the only thing that matters right now on social media (of which I think RM is an extension) are posts about BLM.

And while the sentiment is good, and BLM is having a justifiable and long overdue moment, I can't help but feeling that a number of my friends -- people I've known since elementary school, and have otherwise never engaged in social justice in any meaningful way -- are simply hopping on a social media bandwagon to declare their wokeness; and that they'll hop off in another week or so, and get back to posting their brunch pics.

There seems to be a race to see who's the most woke happening amongst privileged white people that doesn't take into account a lot of things, but one I'd like to highlight is the extent to which people have been supporting movements for years without any request for attention.

Do my donations to various organizations over the years lack power because I've consistently opted not to include my name?

Do people who are dabbling in social justice for a couple weeks get to lord their wokeness over others who are contributing via other channels, simply because they're posting hashtags while others are not?

There's a one-upsmanship to the whole affair that is troubling. And this guy articulates it really well (fuck me I can never get the Insta tag to work):

https://www.instagram.com/p/CA-4gh5D5No ... zuR0VreE0/

So I feel you bammer. Even if maybe(?) I have a different view of the BLM movement and its importance, I think the rush of people on social media to shame others into engaging in a specific way is pretty dumb. As the guy in the link above says, "That's meant to pacify us."

My sentiment is equal parts BLM, KKK, you name it. Anyone clinging to their ideals without any modicum of an open mind or the perspective of the “opposing” side.

The cops should have been marching right alongside the protesters from minute one on this. What they are asking for is fair treatment and cops should be on board with that.

I’m totally with you on the wokeness thing. Most of the public statements ring hollow and self-congratulory to me, written out of “keeping up with the Joneses” sense of obligation.

While I certainly can't condone an open-mindedness for the KKK, I guess I'm otherwise with you.

Ok agreed, bad example. Replace with MAGA.

This alliance is going off the rails quickly.

VinylGuy wrote:Trag, i feel you too.

My friend did the whole black publication on Instagram, the hashtag, everything. But in real life, he hates public manifestations, and supports police violence.

So i was really like what? i figure its because it got so big, and its something thats happening in the states because if the same thing happens here in Arg, he would give a shit about it.

Bammer wrote:

tragabigzanda wrote:

Bammer wrote:

tragabigzanda wrote:

Bammer wrote:

tragabigzanda wrote:

Jorge wrote:

Bammer wrote:Grrrrrr!!

I’m right and you’re wrong!!!!

Grrrrrr!!!! My worldview is the only one that matters!!

Grrrrrr!!!!!!!!

Anyone who even slightly disagrees with anything I believe is an uneducated hick/elite libtard!!!!

Did you actually wake up this morning thinking "I'm going to make some real shit posts today, just completely worthless and unfunny stuff contributing exactly nothing, let's GO"

I don't think Bammer's post is the least bit unhelpful or worthless or however you seem to be characterizing it...

Opposite of the very real, very urgent need for voices calling for social change is another voice, certainly embodied on my own Instagram timeline, that the only thing that matters right now on social media (of which I think RM is an extension) are posts about BLM.

And while the sentiment is good, and BLM is having a justifiable and long overdue moment, I can't help but feeling that a number of my friends -- people I've known since elementary school, and have otherwise never engaged in social justice in any meaningful way -- are simply hopping on a social media bandwagon to declare their wokeness; and that they'll hop off in another week or so, and get back to posting their brunch pics.

There seems to be a race to see who's the most woke happening amongst privileged white people that doesn't take into account a lot of things, but one I'd like to highlight is the extent to which people have been supporting movements for years without any request for attention.

Do my donations to various organizations over the years lack power because I've consistently opted not to include my name?

Do people who are dabbling in social justice for a couple weeks get to lord their wokeness over others who are contributing via other channels, simply because they're posting hashtags while others are not?

There's a one-upsmanship to the whole affair that is troubling. And this guy articulates it really well (fuck me I can never get the Insta tag to work):

https://www.instagram.com/p/CA-4gh5D5No ... zuR0VreE0/

So I feel you bammer. Even if maybe(?) I have a different view of the BLM movement and its importance, I think the rush of people on social media to shame others into engaging in a specific way is pretty dumb. As the guy in the link above says, "That's meant to pacify us."

My sentiment is equal parts BLM, KKK, you name it. Anyone clinging to their ideals without any modicum of an open mind or the perspective of the “opposing” side.

The cops should have been marching right alongside the protesters from minute one on this. What they are asking for is fair treatment and cops should be on board with that.

I’m totally with you on the wokeness thing. Most of the public statements ring hollow and self-congratulory to me, written out of “keeping up with the Joneses” sense of obligation.

While I certainly can't condone an open-mindedness for the KKK, I guess I'm otherwise with you.

Ok agreed, bad example. Replace with MAGA.

This alliance is going off the rails quickly.

Ok fair enough DON’T YOU SEE WHAT I AM GETTING AT GENERALLY SPEAKING!?!?

I am only have so much time to pop in here and post. Especially on important topics. I have twins, REMEMBER???

Superblood Wolfmoon wrote:

VinylGuy wrote:Trag, i feel you too.

My friend did the whole black publication on Instagram, the hashtag, everything. But in real life, he hates public manifestations, and supports police violence.

So i was really like what? i figure its because it got so big, and its something thats happening in the states because if the same thing happens here in Arg, he would give a shit about it.

Never underestimate the averages person's need to be a part of something on social media that will garner them some attention.

tragabigzanda wrote:Those two Buffalo asshats have been charged with felonies (see update from 10:12am):

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2 ... e-updates/

tragabigzanda wrote:Those two Buffalo asshats have been charged with felonies (see update from 10:12am):

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2 ... e-updates/

Bammer wrote:

tragabigzanda wrote:

Bammer wrote:

tragabigzanda wrote:

Bammer wrote:

tragabigzanda wrote:

Jorge wrote:

Bammer wrote:Grrrrrr!!

I’m right and you’re wrong!!!!

Grrrrrr!!!! My worldview is the only one that matters!!

Grrrrrr!!!!!!!!

Anyone who even slightly disagrees with anything I believe is an uneducated hick/elite libtard!!!!

Did you actually wake up this morning thinking "I'm going to make some real shit posts today, just completely worthless and unfunny stuff contributing exactly nothing, let's GO"

I don't think Bammer's post is the least bit unhelpful or worthless or however you seem to be characterizing it...

Opposite of the very real, very urgent need for voices calling for social change is another voice, certainly embodied on my own Instagram timeline, that the only thing that matters right now on social media (of which I think RM is an extension) are posts about BLM.

And while the sentiment is good, and BLM is having a justifiable and long overdue moment, I can't help but feeling that a number of my friends -- people I've known since elementary school, and have otherwise never engaged in social justice in any meaningful way -- are simply hopping on a social media bandwagon to declare their wokeness; and that they'll hop off in another week or so, and get back to posting their brunch pics.

There seems to be a race to see who's the most woke happening amongst privileged white people that doesn't take into account a lot of things, but one I'd like to highlight is the extent to which people have been supporting movements for years without any request for attention.

Do my donations to various organizations over the years lack power because I've consistently opted not to include my name?

Do people who are dabbling in social justice for a couple weeks get to lord their wokeness over others who are contributing via other channels, simply because they're posting hashtags while others are not?

There's a one-upsmanship to the whole affair that is troubling. And this guy articulates it really well (fuck me I can never get the Insta tag to work):

https://www.instagram.com/p/CA-4gh5D5No ... zuR0VreE0/

So I feel you bammer. Even if maybe(?) I have a different view of the BLM movement and its importance, I think the rush of people on social media to shame others into engaging in a specific way is pretty dumb. As the guy in the link above says, "That's meant to pacify us."

My sentiment is equal parts BLM, KKK, you name it. Anyone clinging to their ideals without any modicum of an open mind or the perspective of the “opposing” side.

The cops should have been marching right alongside the protesters from minute one on this. What they are asking for is fair treatment and cops should be on board with that.

I’m totally with you on the wokeness thing. Most of the public statements ring hollow and self-congratulory to me, written out of “keeping up with the Joneses” sense of obligation.

While I certainly can't condone an open-mindedness for the KKK, I guess I'm otherwise with you.

Ok agreed, bad example. Replace with MAGA.

This alliance is going off the rails quickly.

Ok fair enough DON’T YOU SEE WHAT I AM GETTING AT GENERALLY SPEAKING!?!?

I am only have so much time to pop in here and post. Especially on important topics. I have twins, REMEMBER???

tragabigzanda wrote:

Jorge wrote:

Bammer wrote:

tragabigzanda wrote:

Bammer wrote:

tragabigzanda wrote:

Bammer wrote:

tragabigzanda wrote:

Jorge wrote:

Bammer wrote:Grrrrrr!!

I’m right and you’re wrong!!!!

Grrrrrr!!!! My worldview is the only one that matters!!

Grrrrrr!!!!!!!!

Anyone who even slightly disagrees with anything I believe is an uneducated hick/elite libtard!!!!

Did you actually wake up this morning thinking "I'm going to make some real shit posts today, just completely worthless and unfunny stuff contributing exactly nothing, let's GO"

I don't think Bammer's post is the least bit unhelpful or worthless or however you seem to be characterizing it...

Opposite of the very real, very urgent need for voices calling for social change is another voice, certainly embodied on my own Instagram timeline, that the only thing that matters right now on social media (of which I think RM is an extension) are posts about BLM.

And while the sentiment is good, and BLM is having a justifiable and long overdue moment, I can't help but feeling that a number of my friends -- people I've known since elementary school, and have otherwise never engaged in social justice in any meaningful way -- are simply hopping on a social media bandwagon to declare their wokeness; and that they'll hop off in another week or so, and get back to posting their brunch pics.

There seems to be a race to see who's the most woke happening amongst privileged white people that doesn't take into account a lot of things, but one I'd like to highlight is the extent to which people have been supporting movements for years without any request for attention.

Do my donations to various organizations over the years lack power because I've consistently opted not to include my name?

Do people who are dabbling in social justice for a couple weeks get to lord their wokeness over others who are contributing via other channels, simply because they're posting hashtags while others are not?

There's a one-upsmanship to the whole affair that is troubling. And this guy articulates it really well (fuck me I can never get the Insta tag to work):

https://www.instagram.com/p/CA-4gh5D5No ... zuR0VreE0/

So I feel you bammer. Even if maybe(?) I have a different view of the BLM movement and its importance, I think the rush of people on social media to shame others into engaging in a specific way is pretty dumb. As the guy in the link above says, "That's meant to pacify us."

My sentiment is equal parts BLM, KKK, you name it. Anyone clinging to their ideals without any modicum of an open mind or the perspective of the “opposing” side.

The cops should have been marching right alongside the protesters from minute one on this. What they are asking for is fair treatment and cops should be on board with that.

I’m totally with you on the wokeness thing. Most of the public statements ring hollow and self-congratulory to me, written out of “keeping up with the Joneses” sense of obligation.

While I certainly can't condone an open-mindedness for the KKK, I guess I'm otherwise with you.

Ok agreed, bad example. Replace with MAGA.

This alliance is going off the rails quickly.

Ok fair enough DON’T YOU SEE WHAT I AM GETTING AT GENERALLY SPEAKING!?!?

I am only have so much time to pop in here and post. Especially on important topics. I have twins, REMEMBER???

Really happy with how this shook out

Just wait until bammer's kids want to be "ghosts" for Halloween.

Rob wrote:

Strat wrote:

tragabigzanda wrote:

Jorge wrote:

Bammer wrote:

tragabigzanda wrote:

Bammer wrote:

tragabigzanda wrote:

Bammer wrote:

tragabigzanda wrote:

Jorge wrote:

Bammer wrote:Grrrrrr!!

I’m right and you’re wrong!!!!

Grrrrrr!!!! My worldview is the only one that matters!!

Grrrrrr!!!!!!!!

Anyone who even slightly disagrees with anything I believe is an uneducated hick/elite libtard!!!!

Did you actually wake up this morning thinking "I'm going to make some real shit posts today, just completely worthless and unfunny stuff contributing exactly nothing, let's GO"

I don't think Bammer's post is the least bit unhelpful or worthless or however you seem to be characterizing it...

Opposite of the very real, very urgent need for voices calling for social change is another voice, certainly embodied on my own Instagram timeline, that the only thing that matters right now on social media (of which I think RM is an extension) are posts about BLM.

And while the sentiment is good, and BLM is having a justifiable and long overdue moment, I can't help but feeling that a number of my friends -- people I've known since elementary school, and have otherwise never engaged in social justice in any meaningful way -- are simply hopping on a social media bandwagon to declare their wokeness; and that they'll hop off in another week or so, and get back to posting their brunch pics.

There seems to be a race to see who's the most woke happening amongst privileged white people that doesn't take into account a lot of things, but one I'd like to highlight is the extent to which people have been supporting movements for years without any request for attention.

Do my donations to various organizations over the years lack power because I've consistently opted not to include my name?

Do people who are dabbling in social justice for a couple weeks get to lord their wokeness over others who are contributing via other channels, simply because they're posting hashtags while others are not?

There's a one-upsmanship to the whole affair that is troubling. And this guy articulates it really well (fuck me I can never get the Insta tag to work):

https://www.instagram.com/p/CA-4gh5D5No ... zuR0VreE0/

So I feel you bammer. Even if maybe(?) I have a different view of the BLM movement and its importance, I think the rush of people on social media to shame others into engaging in a specific way is pretty dumb. As the guy in the link above says, "That's meant to pacify us."

My sentiment is equal parts BLM, KKK, you name it. Anyone clinging to their ideals without any modicum of an open mind or the perspective of the “opposing” side.

The cops should have been marching right alongside the protesters from minute one on this. What they are asking for is fair treatment and cops should be on board with that.

I’m totally with you on the wokeness thing. Most of the public statements ring hollow and self-congratulory to me, written out of “keeping up with the Joneses” sense of obligation.

While I certainly can't condone an open-mindedness for the KKK, I guess I'm otherwise with you.

Ok agreed, bad example. Replace with MAGA.

This alliance is going off the rails quickly.

Ok fair enough DON’T YOU SEE WHAT I AM GETTING AT GENERALLY SPEAKING!?!?

I am only have so much time to pop in here and post. Especially on important topics. I have twins, REMEMBER???

Really happy with how this shook out

Just wait until bammer's kids want to be "ghosts" for Halloween.

Honestly, i can't even begin to have an open mind with white supremacy. I wont hear them out or try and see where they are coming from. Trump supporters? Yea, sure. Hardcore Maga? Nope. Its time to just start calling it out maybe.

*shrugs*

doug rr wrote:i've been through the desert on a horse with no name
it felt good to be out of the rain...

Mickey wrote:I was going to read what happened here but the quote pyramids...

Kaius wrote:

Mickey wrote:... So I'll save myself the labor, though I'm happy to send reading recs from my own study to anyone who's interested.

A) I removed a good portion of it but this was a great post.

2) I'd be happy with some reading recs that explore this topic on a grander scale. I have some Zinn and Chomsky under my belt and that's about it.