Peaceful Protest?

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_DoubtingThomas
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Re: Peaceful Protest?

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Some Schmo wrote:
Thu Jun 04, 2020 5:51 pm
Lettuce picking does indeed get you inferior wages. That is not to be confused with inferior or less noble work.
Well, that is exactly what you implied, you were not talking about wages.
Some Schmo wrote:
Thu Jun 04, 2020 3:58 pm
There's no ____ way this guy's a doctor. I doubt he could land a job as a garbage collector. The real reason he's against immigrants is because he actually is in competition with them for jobs... picking lettuce or something. Makes more sense, anyway.
Some Schmo wrote:
Thu Jun 04, 2020 3:58 pm

What was the exact generalization? What was the exact stereotype?
Immigrants pick lettuce.
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Some Schmo wrote:
Thu Jun 04, 2020 5:58 pm
DoubtingThomas wrote:
Thu Jun 04, 2020 5:52 pm
I am just giving you the same treatment.
But it's not the same. You're just making ____ up.

It's more effective if you tell the truth. I liked you showing me that old quote, for instance. There's a good reminder there.
You accused me of saying (quote) "____ up things" to cover your bullying. You are the one who makes things up.
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DoubtingThomas wrote:
Thu Jun 04, 2020 5:58 pm
Immigrants pick lettuce. Most immigrants don't.
Again... where did I say most immigrants pick lettuce?

If you look at the comment, I said, "Picking lettuce or something..." which actually implies there are other low wage jobs immigrants do.

And to be clear, it's the low wage jobs which would be competed for by undocumented immigrants in this country (and since I was speaking to ajax, those were the folks I knew he would think about). There are many medium to high wage jobs that can't be filled by domestic talent, so businesses have to seek talented immigrants to fill those jobs. It isn't the same kind of competition; that one is among the businesses.

Are you aware that I'm an immigrant, DT? I can assure you... I don't pick lettuce (well, except when I'm making myself a sandwich). My thumbs are anything but green. I wish I could grow something other than weeds.
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DoubtingThomas wrote:
Thu Jun 04, 2020 6:03 pm
You accused me of saying (quote) "____ up things" to cover your bullying.
You're still feeling bullied, DT? It's not like you're backing down.

Maybe I should say you're bullying me, what with your talking back, answering my posts and stuff. I'm feeling very picked on right now. Respect my space, you big meany.
DoubtingThomas wrote:
Thu Jun 04, 2020 6:03 pm
You are the one that makes things up.
It's "who," as in "You are the one who makes things up."

And only if I'm making a joke.
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ldsfaqs wrote:
Thu Jun 04, 2020 11:07 am
** posts confused word salad accusing everyone of everything **
OK, faqs. We can always discuss your prideful boasts of ‘snake striking’ your ex later.

Please, proceed with claiming how only blacks have ‘privilege’ in the midst of a conversation about a black man who was slowly killed for some unknown reason by being pinned with a knee to the neck for nearly 10 minutes. ; )
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canpakes wrote:
Thu Jun 04, 2020 6:27 pm
ldsfaqs wrote:
Thu Jun 04, 2020 11:07 am
** posts confused word salad accusing everyone of everything **
OK, faqs. We can always discuss your prideful boasts of ‘snake striking’ your ex later.

Please, proceed with claiming how only blacks have ‘privilege’ in the midst of a conversation about a black man who was slowly killed for some unknown reason by being pinned with a knee to the neck for nearly 10 minutes. ; )
given tha race if the officers charged it seems unlikely that race was the motivation.
as for any notion of black privilege, it seems reasonable to argue (to you) that Floyd is an exception and not the rule. This argument is even supported by statistics. Further support for the argument could be found by anytime a black person and white person are involved in any circumstance the black person is to be considered a victim and is entitled to all "benefits" of doubt.
This is best exemplified by every white person post on this thread.
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ldsfaqs wrote:
Thu Jun 04, 2020 3:40 am
Democrats cater to them, give them welfare for their vote.
Has that ever influenced your voting? Helping others has tremendous religious underpinnings.
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Are you aware that I'm an immigrant, DT?
That's what makes DT's whole argument foolish. But to be fair had any white man said, "Mexicans picking lettuce," it would immediately be interpreted as white supremacy by those suffering from liberal mental illness.
My thumbs are anything but green. I wish I could grow something other than weeds.
You seem to know every idiom so well you can make plays on words. And I know you put very little effort into your posts. It's your vent forum much the way it is mine. How old were you when they started teaching you English?
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subgenius wrote:
Thu Jun 04, 2020 10:40 pm
given tha race if the officers charged it seems unlikely that race was the motivation.
Of course, no one said that “was the motivation” for whatever, but your continued struggles with the language are noted.
subgenius wrote:
Thu Jun 04, 2020 10:40 pm
as for any notion of black privilege, it seems reasonable to argue (to you) that Floyd is an exception and not the rule.
Definitely an exception to the idea that the officer should have used some common sense, amongst other default assumptions.

On that note, take care if you decide to do a little jogging around the neighborhood while pondering what sort of confused post you’ll next leave behind here. Exceptions being exceptions, of course.
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ajax18 wrote:
Thu Jun 04, 2020 11:48 pm
You seem to know every idiom so well you can make plays on words. And I know you put very little effort into your posts. It's your vent forum much the way it is mine. How old were you when they started teaching you English?
I don't remember not being able to speak English. I could read and do math before I went to elementary school. I learned a lot from older siblings when I was young (still do, really). If my family agrees on nothing else, we value education. We all have degrees.
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