AndDontCallMeShirley

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  Officer Wilson not indicted in killing of Michael Brown

  by Simon in

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  after a thorough investigation and weighing of the evidence the grand jury has decided not to indict the officer.. the reaction so far seems as predicted - people refuse to accept that the result represents justice despite claims that is what they wanted.. there is now violence and vandalism, including gunshots.

  let's hope the police contain the troublemakers.. .

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  Ruby456:by structures I mean social structures. I'd like to know which psychologist told that story cos it sounds like something a motivational speaker would say

  Ruby, you are obtuse. The whole point of this story is social structures are irrelevant as are the actual events that occur in a person's life. The determininigfactor are the choices they make. A person can make choices that help them rise above so-called limitations or let it sink them. I'm not going to entertain your empty queries and carry water for you. Google it.

  BTW- its "because" not "cos". Yet another reason why I am not wasting any more time with you.
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  Two pet peeves of mine

  by Sour Grapes in

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  there are two things that just drive me crazy.

  one is that the art work in the watchtower is treated like they are actual still photo's taken thousands of years ago.

  your will hear comments about look at the smiles on their faces or the sadnees or happiness in their eyes, or notice the reaction of the crowd, etc.

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  sir82: what if you don't like fruit?

  Then obviously you lack faith and Jehovah™, the god of perpetually hurt feelings, will have to kill you. If you don't like mangos do you really deserve to live forever on a Paradise Earth™?
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  2 Faced JWs and Thanksgiving

  by minimus in

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  many jws enjoy turkey on thanksgiving day and are often discreet about their indulgences.

  why be two faced?

  why try to excuse it?.

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  NY44M: The part I hated was that we still had to go to the Thursday night meeting.

  At least the high dose of Tryptophan in the turkey would ensure being able to sleep soundly through said meeting.
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  Officer Wilson not indicted in killing of Michael Brown

  by Simon in

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  after a thorough investigation and weighing of the evidence the grand jury has decided not to indict the officer.. the reaction so far seems as predicted - people refuse to accept that the result represents justice despite claims that is what they wanted.. there is now violence and vandalism, including gunshots.

  let's hope the police contain the troublemakers.. .

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  another question (and this question may resonate with what designs is arguing about) would be to ask is did one brother got caught and was sent to prison and the other one became a millionaire because he did not get caught

  I hope this is not a serious question.

  It's now obvious why you agree with talesin...

  Instead of blurting out a ridiculous question which appears to have no lucid thought behind it whatsoever, why not read my explanation first instead of fantasizing about what you think the story should be about?
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  Officer Wilson not indicted in killing of Michael Brown

  by Simon in

  1. social
  2. current

  after a thorough investigation and weighing of the evidence the grand jury has decided not to indict the officer.. the reaction so far seems as predicted - people refuse to accept that the result represents justice despite claims that is what they wanted.. there is now violence and vandalism, including gunshots.

  let's hope the police contain the troublemakers.. .

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  so what was the psychologist arguing for?

  He wasn't arguing for anything. He was simply illustrating by a real life example that, regardless of a person's background, they do have choices in life. Using your background as a crutch to become a criminal, be a failure, etc. is a self-limiting choice, not a foregone conclusion.

  So the psycholoigst could ask what structures were implicated in one brother ending up in prison and the other being so rich as to be a millionaire?

  If, by "structures" you mean what was each brother's thinking pattern, that is precisely the point of the story. One brother framed his background to mean he had no choice but to become a criminal just like his father; the other brother framed his experience to motivate him to be the exact opposite of his father.

  In case you missed the point, each brother lives in the same country (USA) and grew up in the exact same circumstances. So the argument that a person's experiences and "geography" (growing up in a "thug-rich" environment) determine his life is pure nonsense.

  I don't know if you are asking a clarifying point or looking for something to argue about. I related a true story. Either accept it or don't.

  and what does psychology have to offer?

  Really?
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  Officer Wilson not indicted in killing of Michael Brown

  by Simon in

  1. social
  2. current

  after a thorough investigation and weighing of the evidence the grand jury has decided not to indict the officer.. the reaction so far seems as predicted - people refuse to accept that the result represents justice despite claims that is what they wanted.. there is now violence and vandalism, including gunshots.

  let's hope the police contain the troublemakers.. .

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  To talesin:

  I'm going to paraphrase a true story which reveals the fallacious nature of your claims, Re: "geography" and skin color hamstring a person's opportunities and choices in life.

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  Two sibling brothers (incidentally, black men) grew up with an abusive, alcoholic father who ended up in federal prison serving a life sentence for murder.

  One brother ended up in prison himself for various felonies; the other brother became a self-made millionaire, pillar of the community with a happy, successful family.

  A psychologist interviewed both brothers (one still in prison) independently; neither brother knew the other was being interviewed, therefore, one's answers could not influence the other's.

  The psychologist recorded each brother's version of their life experiences, and at the end of the interview he asked them both one question: "how is it that you ended up where you are in life right now?"

  They both gave the identical answer: "With a father and upbringing like mine, what choice did I have?"
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  Officer Wilson not indicted in killing of Michael Brown

  by Simon in

  1. social
  2. current

  after a thorough investigation and weighing of the evidence the grand jury has decided not to indict the officer.. the reaction so far seems as predicted - people refuse to accept that the result represents justice despite claims that is what they wanted.. there is now violence and vandalism, including gunshots.

  let's hope the police contain the troublemakers.. .

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  PS. I undersatnd your personal bias. You are most likely, white and middle class. 'Nuff said!

  And you are the one pointing fingers at others about racism? Astonishing. It didn't take long for you to show who you really are...which nullifies any previous arguments you made about the evils of racism in the 21st century.
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  Officer Wilson not indicted in killing of Michael Brown

  by Simon in

  1. social
  2. current

  after a thorough investigation and weighing of the evidence the grand jury has decided not to indict the officer.. the reaction so far seems as predicted - people refuse to accept that the result represents justice despite claims that is what they wanted.. there is now violence and vandalism, including gunshots.

  let's hope the police contain the troublemakers.. .

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  talesin: I don't get your point, except to be 'right'. And that's okay. I don't need to win.

  Go forth, and multiply. The ignorant always need more ppl on their side.

  A typical response. I expect no less from you.

  What's hilarious is that you are pissed off by words you wrote, and your only retort is a childish ad hominem when I quote you. Will you be grown up enough to admit I accurately quoted you and in context? Or, are you going to pretend you didn't say what you said.
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  Officer Wilson not indicted in killing of Michael Brown

  by Simon in

  1. social
  2. current

  after a thorough investigation and weighing of the evidence the grand jury has decided not to indict the officer.. the reaction so far seems as predicted - people refuse to accept that the result represents justice despite claims that is what they wanted.. there is now violence and vandalism, including gunshots.

  let's hope the police contain the troublemakers.. .

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  And since I don't "LIVE" in America. I am ignorant.

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  But the black kid, who is born in East LA and will forever be labelled because he received a poor education, and was labelled a 'thug' because of geography, may beg to differ.

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  Read your own posts first, talesin, before retorting with idiocy...

  And, I quoted you in context. If you don't like what you post, don't post it.

  lol, you are really cherry-picking now! just so I can reply, can you reference that quote by page?

  Just in case you "forget you posted this, it's on this page, P.12. Look up.
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  Officer Wilson not indicted in killing of Michael Brown

  by Simon in

  1. social
  2. current

  after a thorough investigation and weighing of the evidence the grand jury has decided not to indict the officer.. the reaction so far seems as predicted - people refuse to accept that the result represents justice despite claims that is what they wanted.. there is now violence and vandalism, including gunshots.

  let's hope the police contain the troublemakers.. .

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  tal: ...labelled a 'thug' because of geography

  A person gets labelled a "thug" by their actions, not their geography.

  You are taking the coward's approach and creating excuses for bad behavior....