Posts by talesin

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.. .

talesin

lol, you are really cherry-picking now!

just so I can reply, can you reference that quote by page?

LMAO!

Or, if you choose not to do that, we shall just let it stand. It's kinda funny, and lol, that's all FOLKS!

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TYRED OF SPELING ERURS? SIK OF BAD GRAMMUR?

by Terry in

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talesin

I feel so justified, because I am a good speller!

Who are these filthy infidels who cannot tell the difference between yours and your's?

They should be shot on sight!

IOW

Get over yourself. There are much bigger issues to discuss; this is "make my ego bigger" fluff.

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Officer Wilson not indicted in killing of Michael Brown

by Simon in

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.. .

talesin

I can be offended and voice my opinion against something, even vote to have things abolished and see gradual change happening. Do I need to riot and loot or march around shouting? Not sure that would accomplish anything right now because there are no laws that need to be changed by conflict.

Ummm, that has nothing to do with the roots of classism, Simon. I was merely referencing that you *might* have a greater insight into "why" this is happening, because of the system in your country of origin, which elevates the "higher classes" and negates the poor.

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Officer Wilson not indicted in killing of Michael Brown

by Simon in

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.. .

talesin

I get your reasoning, ADCMS. But you didn't grow up in the 'projects'. You aren't followed in the grocery store by security. You have no concept of growing up in a place where you CAN'T get educated, where people see you and are instantly 'afraid' because you are of a darker colour.

You can 'let it go'. 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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I tripped into a JW literature cart

by diana netherton in

i wasn't looking where i put my feet, and i almost took the cart out!

anyway, i stopped and chatted with the people for a bit.

three women and a man -- an elder and his wife.

talesin

I am still friendly and would never be aggressive towards them but if I have time I take a few minutes to challenge their beliefs and practices.

Yes.

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Officer Wilson not indicted in killing of Michael Brown

by Simon in

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.. .

talesin

when you feed her "government is evil" paranoia.

LOL! I love that. :)

And yes, I fully embrace the fact that my label is 'anarchist' and 'socialist', and that today's governments ARE 'evil', for lack of a better word.

I hope that doesn't colour anyone's view when I post referenced facts. My opinion counts for nothing, as it should!

As Walt Whitman said (to paraphrase) "examine all that is presented to you, and reject what offends your soul'. That is what I do. And, yes, 'government' offends my soul. Hell, Simon, you are originally British - doesn't classism offend you? Surprised. (and not sarcastically, just really).

xx

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Officer Wilson not indicted in killing of Michael Brown

by Simon in

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.. .

talesin

ADCMS ... I hear you. It's just a different POV. To clarify, I do not speak of the American people as individuals, who are (imho) extremely misled and seem to value freedom and personal rights. I speak of the power brokers who rule your country (and mine).

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Officer Wilson not indicted in killing of Michael Brown

by Simon in

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.. .

talesin

It's interesting, this debate.

Especially interesting to see the opinions of those who do not "live" it.

Yeah, I'm 'white' (I prefer to think of it as rather pasty, pinkish, but whatever) ...... and I realize that I can't know what it's like to be 'brown' in the USA. I can only KNOW what I've experienced. And since I don't "LIVE" in America. I am ignorant.

That's one thing I wish all non-American (USA) posters would realize. It's not like Canada. It's not like Britain. It's not like anywhere else. It is unique to the USA, in this 21st century.

There are wounds that are open and pustulating. There are wounds that are deep, and fester in the American consciousness.

Racial discrimination still exists - for cryin' out loud, African Americans were not even considered 'persons with rights' before the 70s! It's a new country, and the drama of healing from slavery and oppression is playing out on the world stage, like no other.

Let's look at the underlying causes , which are REAL. When I hear black people on this forum saying "you don't understand, my son has to fear the police because he is black",,,,,, I don't hear much empathy on this forum.

I think of Josie (MRs Jones), the most reasonable of posters, talking about how her son(s) have been taught to ALWAYS kow tow to the police, because, even thought they are GOOD CITIZENS, they may be profiled, and fuck, man, KILLEd because of some yahoo cop who fears people of colour.

Was this man responsible for his own demise? In my opinion, he acted foolishly, and violently, and for that he was killed. I can understand the police officer's fear and automatic response to his life being threatened by a BIG MAN who, apparently, had no intent of being law-abiding. The cop was probably in fear of his life, and followed his training. I don't like cops, in general, but it's hard to see this situation in a favorable light with regards to Mr. Brown.

Sentiment is important in general terms - YES, we have a problem. In practical terms, in reference to this case, I don't think the police officer did anything 'wrong' ........... other than responding to a thread to his personal safety, in the only way he could, in the situation.

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