The Silent Racists

[Neo Deist]

There are people that I label as a "silent racist." This is the person that on the outside does not show their racism sentiments, but on the inside they harbor those feelings. They put up a front for the public to see, but behind closed doors they are outspoken and cheer on the champions of extremism. Here are some examples of a Silent Racist:

1. Blacks deserve better schools, safer neighborhoods, and higher paying jobs. I just don't want them anywhere near my neighborhood, kid's school or taking my job.

2. Gays deserve to be happy just like everyone else. They should be allowed to "civil unions." However, I don't want them anywhere near me or my family, and I sure as hell don't want to explain to my kids why two grown men are kissing. A marriage is between a man and a woman.

3. Hispanics are hard workers and all, but they need to go back home and then apply for legal entry into the US, even though that could take years. Oh, and they should learn to speak English before coming here. We don't need Spanish written on everything just for them.

4. I am sure most Muslims are peaceful people. However, I get nervous every time I see someone from the Middle East and watch them to see if they are trying to ignite a bomb or something. I am all for freedom of religion, but I don't want a mosque anywhere near my neighborhood.

5. I go to church, pray to God, love Jesus, and put on my best clothes for Sunday. However, I don't like the fact that some non-whites are now attending my church. That is sacred ground. They need to find a church for their own kind.

Don't think for one second that these Silent Racists don't exist.

 

[Desert Snake]

look up the word 'race'?

 

[Iti oj]

look up the word 'race'?

Google missing the point.

 

[Desert Snake]

Google missing the point.

You're 'missing the point', because 'racist' often means, they don't care about religion etc.
Hence, why you don't use the word incorrectly

 

[Quetzal]

Don't think for one second that these Silent Racists don't exist.

Like you, I don't have any love loss for these type of folks. They are basically saying "minorities deserve to be happy on terms that I get to choose." It is BS and I don't tolerate it.

 

[Iti oj]

You're 'missing the point', because 'racist' often means, they don't care about religion etc.
Hence, why you don't use the word incorrectly

Missing the point of the op still

 

[Quetzal]

You're 'missing the point', because 'racist' often means, they don't care about religion etc.
Hence, why you don't use the word incorrectly

You are missing the forest for the trees. The overarching theme/point of the OP is still valid, imo.

 

[Desert Snake]

You are missing the forest for the trees. The overarching theme/point of the OP is still valid, imo.

Except that this subject has occurred on other threads as well. Perhaps just ignore blatant misuse of the language

 

[Daemon Sophic]

Except that this subject has occurred on other threads as well. Perhaps just ignore blatant misuse of the language

How about "bigot" then?

 

[Sunstone]

Oh gods, yet another argument over semantics. Whatever happened to simply inviting your whole neighborhood over for a circle jerk when you have way too much time on your hands?

 

[JakofHearts]

Sounds like another regressive liberal boogeyman.

How about "bigot" then?

Race or bigot doesn't quite fit the narrative here. A bit self-refuting...

Spoiler

 

[Revoltingest]

You're 'missing the point', because 'racist' often means, they don't care about religion etc.
Hence, why you don't use the word incorrectly

You're being old fashioned.
Nowadays, for <race> on forms, I put "atheist", "Libertarian" or "straight".

 

[Iti oj]

Except that this subject has occurred on other threads as well. Perhaps just ignore blatant misuse of the language

Perhaps blatantly ignore topics.

 

[Neo Deist]

Like you, I don't have any love loss for these type of folks. They are basically saying "minorities deserve to be happy on terms that I get to choose." It is BS and I don't tolerate it.

Told ya we had more in common than you thought!

Oh yeah, and space. We both LOVE astronomy.


Damnit, I better be careful or you might actually start liking me.

 

[Neo Deist]

look up the word 'race'?

Try to not split hairs and just get the theme of the OP. Life will be much easier.

 

[Daemon Sophic]

Back on point. To @Neo Deist and your OP.
Of course I, along with most people, are aware they exist. Its part of why terms like "two-faced" and "hypocrisy" are in our language.
I think it is primarily a result of cowardice, but also an echo of self-awareness (knowing that you are probably wrong)...not being bold enough to speak your mind when you feel that you will be shot down on the spot, and not being brave enough to change yourself when you recognize that your arguements are flawed.

 

[JakofHearts]

So we should just feel that there is racism up in the aether?

Doesn't seem very compelling enough without that small thing called facts and evidence.

 

[Quagmire]

There are people that I label as a "silent racist." This is the person that on the outside does not show their racism sentiments, but on the inside they harbor those feelings. They put up a front for the public to see, but behind closed doors they are outspoken and cheer on the champions of extremism. Here are some examples of a Silent Racist:

1. Blacks deserve better schools, safer neighborhoods, and higher paying jobs. I just don't want them anywhere near my neighborhood, kid's school or taking my job.

2. Gays deserve to be happy just like everyone else. They should be allowed to "civil unions." However, I don't want them anywhere near me or my family, and I sure as hell don't want to explain to my kids why two grown men are kissing. A marriage is between a man and a woman.

3. Hispanics are hard workers and all, but they need to go back home and then apply for legal entry into the US, even though that could take years. Oh, and they should learn to speak English before coming here. We don't need Spanish written on everything just for them.

4. I am sure most Muslims are peaceful people. However, I get nervous every time I see someone from the Middle East and watch them to see if they are trying to ignite a bomb or something. I am all for freedom of religion, but I don't want a mosque anywhere near my neighborhood.

5. I go to church, pray to God, love Jesus, and put on my best clothes for Sunday. However, I don't like the fact that some non-whites are now attending my church. That is sacred ground. They need to find a church for their own kind.

Don't think for one second that these Silent Racists don't exist.

Almost no one is what they say they are. Or even what they think they are.

 

[Satans_Serrated_Edge]

There are people that I label as a "silent racist." This is the person that on the outside does not show their racism sentiments, but on the inside they harbor those feelings. They put up a front for the public to see, but behind closed doors they are outspoken and cheer on the champions of extremism. Here are some examples of a Silent Racist:

1. Blacks deserve better schools, safer neighborhoods, and higher paying jobs. I just don't want them anywhere near my neighborhood, kid's school or taking my job.

2. Gays deserve to be happy just like everyone else. They should be allowed to "civil unions." However, I don't want them anywhere near me or my family, and I sure as hell don't want to explain to my kids why two grown men are kissing. A marriage is between a man and a woman.

3. Hispanics are hard workers and all, but they need to go back home and then apply for legal entry into the US, even though that could take years. Oh, and they should learn to speak English before coming here. We don't need Spanish written on everything just for them.

4. I am sure most Muslims are peaceful people. However, I get nervous every time I see someone from the Middle East and watch them to see if they are trying to ignite a bomb or something. I am all for freedom of religion, but I don't want a mosque anywhere near my neighborhood.

5. I go to church, pray to God, love Jesus, and put on my best clothes for Sunday. However, I don't like the fact that some non-whites are now attending my church. That is sacred ground. They need to find a church for their own kind.

Don't think for one second that these Silent Racists don't exist.

Ya and?

 

[Sunstone]

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Yeah, I'm sure that's all it's really about. Gosh, I just knew those 300 or so reported incidents of vandalism and assault since the election were all and everyone of them fabrications! You're my hero for unmasking the truth. Will you have my love child?