tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611810694571930415.post8149176717594670709..comments2024-03-29T09:38:48.722-04:00Comments on the daily howler: OUR CONVERSATIONS TO NOWHERE: In search of a conversation about race!<b>bob somerby</b>http://www.blogger.com/profile/02963464534685954436noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611810694571930415.post-59206098670457699342015-03-24T23:54:20.063-04:002015-03-24T23:54:20.063-04:00Brown didn't need to be armed to justify the s...Brown didn't need to be armed to justify the shooting. Wilson need only realize he could quickly become armed with Wilson's weapon, or was likely to harm someone else after fleeing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611810694571930415.post-30871131150534558672015-03-24T15:47:55.118-04:002015-03-24T15:47:55.118-04:00All liberals look alike Greg.All liberals look alike Greg.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611810694571930415.post-89002957367024359902015-03-24T14:15:16.121-04:002015-03-24T14:15:16.121-04:00I thought the kid had a clean record in his past.
...I thought the kid had a clean record in his past.<br />The officer, OTOH, came from a police force disbanded for being racist.<br /><br />Culture of criminality, indeed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611810694571930415.post-89297671627603078922015-03-24T12:23:14.086-04:002015-03-24T12:23:14.086-04:00Both my replies here seem indicative of the new li...Both my replies here seem indicative of the new liberal spoiled bratism. Anom at 6:01, I agree, The Daily Howler (as I sort of suggest) is a frustrating case: he will accept on the most severe example of racism, and then laughs said examples off when they come along. But if you can't hack a ten line "lecture" I have to kind of assume takes that differ much from your own don't provoke dialogue, which takes us to the hapless Anon at 11:44, a new low in combox idiocy. If you dismiss people because of their name, genius, you probably linger a level or two beneath racism. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288008924419574934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611810694571930415.post-61396467679883384822015-03-24T11:33:28.164-04:002015-03-24T11:33:28.164-04:00This article might be pertinent to the discussion:...This article might be pertinent to the discussion:<br /><br />http://www.theverge.com/2014/6/24/5836762/the-link-between-weed-and-schizophrenia-is-way-more-complicated-thanhardindrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05275899305949454964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611810694571930415.post-56625090732954873732015-03-24T10:23:33.683-04:002015-03-24T10:23:33.683-04:00Yes, indeed, David. You put Super Negroes like Tra...Yes, indeed, David. You put Super Negroes like Trayvon and Michael on weed and no white man is safe! Not even a trained 6-4 cop.<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611810694571930415.post-60762696449514880422015-03-24T09:59:42.069-04:002015-03-24T09:59:42.069-04:00Interesting to see what Somerby is going to say no...Interesting to see what Somerby is going to say now that the management of the bar has called the cop story that Johnson was drunk and belligerent "patently false."<br /><br />In fact, they say he was not intoxicated at all, and was quite polite and cordial.<br /><br />Then again, how can we believe anything those foolish witnesses say?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611810694571930415.post-23201682614396497382015-03-24T09:57:06.207-04:002015-03-24T09:57:06.207-04:00Amazing how many psychiatrists read and comment he...Amazing how many psychiatrists read and comment here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611810694571930415.post-58975142215506571352015-03-24T09:57:01.214-04:002015-03-24T09:57:01.214-04:00Both Michael Brown and Trayvon Martin tested posit...Both Michael Brown and Trayvon Martin tested positive for the chemical indicating that they had used marijuana. I don't believe that the tests showed how much or how little. Marijuana is not usually associated with aggressive behavior. However, conceivably these may have been exceptional situations where the drug had an unusual impact.David in Calnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611810694571930415.post-67970894610260217952015-03-24T02:59:05.620-04:002015-03-24T02:59:05.620-04:00I'll clarify what I wrote. I think the best e...I'll clarify what I wrote. I think the best explanation for Brown's behavior the day he died was that he was mentally ill, probably a schizophrenic. I can't be sure because he was never diagnosed, and, unfortunately, never treated. It is my understanding that you can't diagnose the disease with an autopsy, so we will never be sure. What other explanations do people have for his behavior, that are consistent with the physical evidence in the case, the findings from the DOJ report, and his bizarre behavior in the run up to the tragic shooting?hardindrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05275899305949454964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611810694571930415.post-33592334527713940242015-03-24T02:31:47.930-04:002015-03-24T02:31:47.930-04:00@8:21 I think you might be on to something. I had ...@8:21 I think you might be on to something. I had a good friend in high school and saw an example of how it can unfold and reveal itself. What was strange was that when he was most symptomatic he wasn't anguished confused or in distress, he seemed a bit on the cheerful side, it was hard to tell that he wasn't just joking. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611810694571930415.post-6785845643633345182015-03-24T00:49:41.212-04:002015-03-24T00:49:41.212-04:00How long does it take a 6"4" enraged, cr...How long does it take a 6"4" enraged, crazed black man to run 25 feet? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611810694571930415.post-76552221185897818002015-03-24T00:41:25.331-04:002015-03-24T00:41:25.331-04:00Which side is that? And are you on it?Which side is that? And are you on it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611810694571930415.post-69660190358774860092015-03-24T00:25:14.330-04:002015-03-24T00:25:14.330-04:00One side gets to state their opinions while the ot...One side gets to state their opinions while the other does not. That's why no one wants to talk about race at work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611810694571930415.post-139816127945434562015-03-24T00:19:03.570-04:002015-03-24T00:19:03.570-04:00Yes @ 11:55, plus it feels churlish to rain on the...Yes @ 11:55, plus it feels churlish to rain on the parade of black people at work by pointing out that Obama was under-qualified and lacking in experience, or to raise any of the many objections to his candidacy. <br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611810694571930415.post-68919440017185664602015-03-24T00:07:06.973-04:002015-03-24T00:07:06.973-04:00That's exactly what I say to those who never g...That's exactly what I say to those who never got over Hillary Clinton losing the Democratic nomination despite a seemingly insurmountable lead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611810694571930415.post-86650169472641213262015-03-23T23:58:52.648-04:002015-03-23T23:58:52.648-04:00Get a life.Get a life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611810694571930415.post-5948507710448961132015-03-23T23:55:40.821-04:002015-03-23T23:55:40.821-04:00It is insensitive to discuss race, religion, sex o...It is insensitive to discuss race, religion, sex or politics at work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611810694571930415.post-52960700458402706052015-03-23T23:47:05.510-04:002015-03-23T23:47:05.510-04:00No, he wants to seem eager for promotion so he act...No, he wants to seem eager for promotion so he acts normal while chatting up the boss at lunch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611810694571930415.post-45847833236951613582015-03-23T23:44:36.943-04:002015-03-23T23:44:36.943-04:00@ Greg: "liberals don't want to have conv...@ Greg: "liberals don't want to have conversations about race"<br /><br />And I never met a Greg who was conversant about anything, but most were cute as children. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611810694571930415.post-16588283652415019602015-03-23T23:40:34.767-04:002015-03-23T23:40:34.767-04:00I guess @9:57 and/or @ 8:31 decided to depart or d...I guess @9:57 and/or @ 8:31 decided to depart or didn't feel/think it was worth jeopardizing friendships to claim her/their<br />comments. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611810694571930415.post-23395960004947613712015-03-23T23:30:49.168-04:002015-03-23T23:30:49.168-04:00Yes, poor inexperienced Obama just got a health ca...Yes, poor inexperienced Obama just got a health care reform bill passed in the midst of and while addressing an economic meltdown left at his doorstep by his predecessor along with two wars.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611810694571930415.post-57296342420755011542015-03-23T23:03:17.445-04:002015-03-23T23:03:17.445-04:00So 9:57, are you the same person who commented at ...So 9:57, are you the same person who commented at 8:31?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611810694571930415.post-80119393318724865162015-03-23T22:20:07.481-04:002015-03-23T22:20:07.481-04:00So you find it impossible to discuss race without ...So you find it impossible to discuss race without being insensitive. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611810694571930415.post-9998656643425534332015-03-23T21:57:57.565-04:002015-03-23T21:57:57.565-04:00Obama demonstrated his inexperience from day one o...Obama demonstrated his inexperience from day one of his presidency. It is no longer a matter of opinion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com