Comments on: Safe terms, Euphemisms, Distracting Discursive Projects: “White Privilege,” What’s in a Name? http://www.blacklooks.org/2007/08/safe_terms_euphemisms_distracting_discursive_projects_white_privilege_whats_in_a_name.html black looks Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:56:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: why I don’t play the “white guilt” and “white privilege” games « it’s all one thing http://www.blacklooks.org/2007/08/safe_terms_euphemisms_distracting_discursive_projects_white_privilege_whats_in_a_name.html#comment-92068 why I don’t play the “white guilt” and “white privilege” games « it’s all one thing Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:29:20 +0000 http://www.blacklooks.org/2007/08/safe_terms_euphemisms_distracting_discursive_projects_white_privilege_whats_in_a_name.html#comment-92068 [...] and “white privilege” games Posted in class by shetterly on August 27th, 2007 Black Looks: Safe terms, Euphemisms, Distracting Discursive Projects: “White Privilege,” What’... has this: I have actually grown exhausted with such “self-congratulatory” declarations of “I [...] […] and “white privilege” games Posted in class by shetterly on August 27th, 2007 Black Looks: Safe terms, Euphemisms, Distracting Discursive Projects: “White Privilege,” What’… has this: I have actually grown exhausted with such “self-congratulatory” declarations of “I […]

]]> By: D http://www.blacklooks.org/2007/08/safe_terms_euphemisms_distracting_discursive_projects_white_privilege_whats_in_a_name.html#comment-66836 D Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:19:55 +0000 http://www.blacklooks.org/2007/08/safe_terms_euphemisms_distracting_discursive_projects_white_privilege_whats_in_a_name.html#comment-66836 Clearly the idea that black folks in ivy league schools may not be falling over their feet in gratitude to The Man has upset somebody... I think blogs like this are quite necessary, not only because they offer poc and allies a place for discussion, but make others aware of just how small their spheres of knowledge are. Which they may react to badly, but. *shrug* Clearly the idea that black folks in ivy league schools may not be falling over their feet in gratitude to The Man has upset somebody… I think blogs like this are quite necessary, not only because they offer poc and allies a place for discussion, but make others aware of just how small their spheres of knowledge are. Which they may react to badly, but. *shrug*

]]> By: Alas, a blog » Blog Archive » The 16th Erase Racism Carnival! http://www.blacklooks.org/2007/08/safe_terms_euphemisms_distracting_discursive_projects_white_privilege_whats_in_a_name.html#comment-66712 Alas, a blog » Blog Archive » The 16th Erase Racism Carnival! Mon, 27 Aug 2007 06:35:26 +0000 http://www.blacklooks.org/2007/08/safe_terms_euphemisms_distracting_discursive_projects_white_privilege_whats_in_a_name.html#comment-66712 [...] And when you’re done reading the above post, you may also want to read this related post at Black Looks. [...] […] And when you’re done reading the above post, you may also want to read this related post at Black Looks. […]

]]> By: Nicky C http://www.blacklooks.org/2007/08/safe_terms_euphemisms_distracting_discursive_projects_white_privilege_whats_in_a_name.html#comment-63920 Nicky C Fri, 10 Aug 2007 23:27:24 +0000 http://www.blacklooks.org/2007/08/safe_terms_euphemisms_distracting_discursive_projects_white_privilege_whats_in_a_name.html#comment-63920 When will Kym Platt admit her blog post for Resident Evil 5 was just plain wrong? "...the fact that this video game is marketed to children" This is pure fiction - in fact you could surely be sued for producing such misinformation. It is a real pity one of the contributers to this site can't debate the real issue without resorting to lies (or at best not researching what they are posting about). Kym, how can people believe what you say in earnest if you won't admit a mistake? It's time to be a mature person and admit you made mistakes in your post in order to promote your wider message. When will Kym Platt admit her blog post for Resident Evil 5 was just plain wrong?

“…the fact that this video game is marketed to children”

This is pure fiction - in fact you could surely be sued for producing such misinformation.

It is a real pity one of the contributers to this site can’t debate the real issue without resorting to lies (or at best not researching what they are posting about).

Kym, how can people believe what you say in earnest if you won’t admit a mistake? It’s time to be a mature person and admit you made mistakes in your post in order to promote your wider message.

]]> By: Paris http://www.blacklooks.org/2007/08/safe_terms_euphemisms_distracting_discursive_projects_white_privilege_whats_in_a_name.html#comment-63915 Paris Fri, 10 Aug 2007 19:13:36 +0000 http://www.blacklooks.org/2007/08/safe_terms_euphemisms_distracting_discursive_projects_white_privilege_whats_in_a_name.html#comment-63915 I must admit that i often forget that world is feel with jons. I feel like I might need to shuck and jive cause after all its up to massa to set us free. Power is not given or negotiated, it is taken. You are right about one thing Jon, how can people of color expect anything from white folks? To share power are we crazy? Our long and tenuous history should keep informing the steps we take to smash white supremacy. Why is someone else going to give up their power so we can be free! White guilt, a useless emotion. Neo liberalism- a big joke. People of color know the reality, white folks patting themselves on the back as the cry about their guilt- never taking it down in a way outlined in that incredible essay. If anything Jon, you appear to be a negrophile, not a white ally, and should keep quiet about all issues Black. Talk from your experience and we will talk from ours. I must admit that i often forget that world is feel with jons. I feel like I might need to shuck and jive cause after all its up to massa to set us free.

Power is not given or negotiated, it is taken. You are right about one thing Jon, how can people of color expect anything from white folks? To share power are we crazy? Our long and tenuous history should keep informing the steps we take to smash white supremacy. Why is someone else going to give up their power so we can be free!
White guilt, a useless emotion. Neo liberalism- a big joke.
People of color know the reality, white folks patting themselves on the back as the cry about their guilt- never taking it down in a way outlined in that incredible essay.
If anything Jon, you appear to be a negrophile, not a white ally, and should keep quiet about all issues Black. Talk from your experience and we will talk from ours.

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