In this thread, the "experts" own Lobs

[Walrus]

You can find racism anywhere you want to look for it.

[Mjl]

Disney certainly has changed directions in terms of it's protagonists being women/girls (heard recently that you're not supposed to use "female" anymore, which is not a different subject, but not addressing that here).

Rey, Poppy, Anna and Elsa, Moana, new Mulan, etc.

That's not feminism though, that's trying to make up for wayyyyy too many years of almost exclusively male protagonists.

[twocoach]

cultural norms change

i’m not a fan of banning anything, necessarily. i think parents need to do a better job vetting the things their kids watch. but, i also have zero issues with Disney or the Dr. Seuss estate taking the moral high ground and restricting or discontinuing certain titles

No one is banning anything. This is the owner of the product choosing to no longer offer said product. To me, it doesn't matter why a company chooses to no longer offer a product that they feel may hurt their brand and potentially cost them revenue via lost subscribers. It is their product and thus, their right. American capitalism at its finest. You'd think that looking out for #1 to safeguard the bottom line would be a stance that republicans would identify with. Disney just wraps it in a cloak of "we're worried for your kids" for marketing and media reasons.

[Deleted User 89]

cultural norms change

i’m not a fan of banning anything, necessarily. i think parents need to do a better job vetting the things their kids watch. but, i also have zero issues with Disney or the Dr. Seuss estate taking the moral high ground and restricting or discontinuing certain titles

No one is banning anything. This is the owner of the product choosing to no longer offer said product. To me, it doesn't matter why a company chooses to no longer offer a product that they feel may hurt their brand and potentially cost them revenue via lost subscribers. It is their product and thus, their right. American capitalism at its finest. You'd think that looking out for #1 to safeguard the bottom line would be a stance that republicans would identify with. Disney just wraps it in a cloak of "we're worried for your kids" for marketing and media reasons.

you’re clarifying to the wrong person

i know nobody is banning anything. lobs is the one you need to be engaging

[twocoach]

Disney certainly has changed directions in terms of it's protagonists being women/girls (heard recently that you're not supposed to use "female" anymore, which is not a different subject, but not addressing that here).

Rey, Poppy, Anna and Elsa, Moana, new Mulan, etc.

That's not feminism though, that's trying to make up for wayyyyy too many years of almost exclusively male protagonists.

Pardon my cynical viewpoint here but I think they're just trying to create products to sell to the widest range of target audiences. "She looks like me" sells big to kids but at some point, white parent stop feeling the need to buy EVERY character. My redheaded daughter's favorite characters are Merida and Ariel. They look like her so she wants their toys the most. So now Disney have Tiana, Moana, Lilo, etc...bigger market, bigger revenue. It's America.

[twocoach]

cultural norms change

i’m not a fan of banning anything, necessarily. i think parents need to do a better job vetting the things their kids watch. but, i also have zero issues with Disney or the Dr. Seuss estate taking the moral high ground and restricting or discontinuing certain titles

No one is banning anything. This is the owner of the product choosing to no longer offer said product. To me, it doesn't matter why a company chooses to no longer offer a product that they feel may hurt their brand and potentially cost them revenue via lost subscribers. It is their product and thus, their right. American capitalism at its finest. You'd think that looking out for #1 to safeguard the bottom line would be a stance that republicans would identify with. Disney just wraps it in a cloak of "we're worried for your kids" for marketing and media reasons.

you’re clarifying to the wrong person

i know nobody is banning anything. lobs is the one you need to be engaging

I just didn't make it explicitly clear that I agreed with you. My bad.

[japhy]

You can find racism anywhere you want to look for it.

True that, racism was pretty much ingrained in the DNA of our country from the time the first conquerors set foot on North America. Hundreds of years of institutions and regulations/laws put in place to cement the ideas and constructs of white/anglo supremacy. The trend towards reversal of those constructs has been slow and fought all the way by those the system advantages.

Good to see that you have finally noticed racism is everywhere.

[Deleted User 89]

i’d heard of it before, but was reminded earlier today of the Tuskegee syphilis experiments

if you’re unaware (lobster), it’d be worth some research. a(nother) sad fucking chapter in this country’s history

[Walrus]

It is everywhere if you want to see it.

[Deleted User 89]

It is everywhere if you’re intellectually honest.

[Walrus]

The irony to a lot of the left's claims of "racism" is that they are the most prejudiced people against whites. Racism by definition, is extremely rare. Prejudice is what most people are actually referring to when they speak of racism.

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Well said.

[Walrus]

This is one the funniest images I've seen in some time.

[Deleted User 289]

The irony to a lot of the left's claims of "racism" is that they are the most prejudiced people against whites. Racism by definition, is extremely rare. Prejudice is what most people are actually referring to when they speak of racism.

Every time I try and believe you really aren't a dumb fuck, you come up with shit like this.

So is it the White people on the left who are prejudiced against Whites or the Black people on the left who are prejudiced against Whites? Both? Neither?

Are you incapable of comprehending that prejudice (and discrimination) are forms of racism?
"Racism by definition, is extremely rare". WHAT?
Seriously, how fucking permanently high and naive are you?

[Walrus]

Not many people really believe their race is superior to another (less than 1% of the population).

If you can get your definitions straight, maybe we can have a discussion.

[Deleted User 89]

not only are you ignorant, but you’re naive as well

[Deleted User 89]

The Racism of America’s Property Tax System

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newslett ... =applenews

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features ... f=aUgb5sAb

[Deleted User 289]

Not many people really believe their race is superior to another (less than 1% of the population).

If you can get your definitions straight, maybe we can have a discussion.

Not sure if I should respond LOL, WTF, or JFC?

1) Did you ready the entire entry?
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racism

2) The chance/s it is truly is less than 1% of "the population" (I assume you mean USA population) that believes their race is superior to another - are about the same chance/s as me being elected President in 2024.

[Walrus]

Well, you all certainly have the right to go be angry about Webster's dictionary if you want.

[Deleted User 89]

you’re so dishonest