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The concept of race is as antiquated as a flat Earth

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Artificial construct. We are all the same species and... The science is clear. I submit to you gentlemen that the concept of race is a cultural and political tool to exploit the masses and nothing more.

If we can rely on science as a trusted source of information for climate change (for example) , why can't we come together as Homo sapiens, understand we are all the same and cast off the artificial shackles of racial categories and all of the political leverage these labels provide?
 
They have to have people to protect and save so they continue to push that the country is full of intolerant and hateful people. It's simple pandering and it won't stop because it has been very effectivein retaining the support of the low information voting bloc.
 
They have to have people to protect and save so they continue to push that the country is full of intolerant and hateful people. It's simple pandering and it won't stop because it has been very effectivein retaining the support of the low information voting bloc.

It is exactly this - a protection racket. Protect groups of people by perpetuating the problem you need to protect them from. If racism were ever "solved" the race baiters would be out of business, and business is good.
 
Artificial construct. We are all the same species and... The science is clear. I submit to you gentlemen that the concept of race is a cultural and political tool to exploit the masses and nothing more.

If we can rely on science as a trusted source of information for climate change (for example) , why can't we come together as Homo sapiens, understand we are all the same and cast off the artificial shackles of racial categories and all of the political leverage these labels provide?

Science does show there are differences but it's taboo to talk about because you get labeled a racist just simply for performing the study or discussing it. When you start researching this stuff it is no doubt a tough pill to swallow when we have such egalitarian views.

For example:

Science shows that blacks have higher testosterone levels, are more hardy as a group, and are indeed more athletic. We can look at the NBA & NFL to see that society also confirms this. When it is brought up that blacks are more athletic than whites no one gets offended it's a stereotype that's been accepted. Hey, "white men can't jump."

Science shows that Ashkenazi Jews have the highest average IQ among all groups and that they excel in verbal and mathematical reasoning. Again, look at society and you can see that there are tons of Jews involved in both banking and the entertainment industry. It's a stereotype that proves true and is somewhat controversial.

Asians are the group that have the second highest average IQ scores and they excel in spatial reasoning. I read some statistics that show there are tons of Asians with engineering degrees. Look at advanced degrees, over 20% of Asians have advanced degrees vs only 10% of the American public. Over 50% have Bachelor's degrees vs what, like 34% (going off memory here). The stereotype is that Asians are naturally smarter. This also appears to be confirmed by society when looking at statistics and is not considered to be controversial.

It's only controversial if science finds that whites of European decent are found to have a genetic advantage over anyone else and is then deemed racist.

I will also say that I find it hilarious when a SJW calls a climate change skeptic a science denier because they deny science all the time due to political expedience and to avoid a little cognitive dissonance.

Despite genetic differences in the evolution of groups of people there is no reason we should hold prejudices or hate towards any other group. We are better off as a species working together and taking advantages of the strengths of each race. I fully agree that in the U.S. the whole war on minorities and women is just a business. And business is good as long as the perception of discrimination based on such things continues to thrive.
 
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Artificial construct. We are all the same species and... The science is clear. I submit to you gentlemen that the concept of race is a cultural and political tool to exploit the masses and nothing more.

If we can rely on science as a trusted source of information for climate change (for example) , why can't we come together as Homo sapiens, understand we are all the same and cast off the artificial shackles of racial categories and all of the political leverage these labels provide?

I think we're getting closer and not further away from that. It's just s-l-o-w.
 
Science does show there are differences but it's taboo to talk about because you get labeled a racist just simply for performing the study or discussing it. When you start researching this stuff it is no doubt a tough pill to swallow when we have such egalitarian views.

For example:

Science shows that blacks have higher testosterone levels, are more hardy as a group, and are indeed more athletic. We can look at the NBA & NFL to see that society also confirms this. When it is brought up that blacks are more athletic than whites no one gets offended it's a stereotype that's been accepted. Hey, "white men can't jump."

Science shows that Ashkenazi Jews have the highest average IQ among all groups and that they excel in verbal and mathematical reasoning. Again, look at society and you can see that there are tons of Jews involved in both banking and the entertainment industry. It's a stereotype that proves true and is somewhat controversial.

Asians are the group that have the second highest average IQ scores and they excel in spatial reasoning. I read some statistics that show there are tons of Asians with engineering degrees. Look at advanced degrees, over 20% of Asians have advanced degrees vs only 10% of the American public. Over 50% have Bachelor's degrees vs what, like 34% (going off memory here). The stereotype is that Asians are naturally smarter. This also appears to be confirmed by society when looking at statistics and is not considered to be controversial.

It's only controversial if science finds that whites of European decent are found to have a genetic advantage over anyone else and is then deemed racist.

I will also say that I find it hilarious when a SJW calls a climate change skeptic a science denier because they deny science all the time due to political expedience and to avoid a little cognitive dissonance.

Despite genetic differences in the evolution of groups of people there is no reason we should hold prejudices or hate towards any other group. We are better off as a species working together and taking advantages of the strengths of each race. I fully agree that in the U.S. the whole war on minorities and women is just a business. And business is good as long as the perception of discrimination based on such things continues to thrive.

You understate nurture.

I also think CRISPR will totally disrupt this racial debate in about one generation.
 
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I think we're getting closer and not further away from that. It's just s-l-o-w.
Really? Like really? You might share that thought with the race baiters and fear mongers that dominate your political party, because it has gone so far into the deep end that writing "Trump 2016" in chalk on a college sidewalk is considered dangerous hate speech.

If you aren't embarrassed by the Left's ramped up efforts to label anything and everything offensive and hateful, I'm embarrassed for you.
 
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I don't believe I really referenced it. In reference to CRISPR: are you saying eventually different skin colors won't exist? Maybe just shades of brown?

https://venitism.wordpress.com/2015/12/10/engineering-the-franken-baby/

No. I don't know. I think if Johnny and Susie view their classmates by whether they're "Frankenbabies" instead of their skin color then race is subordinated maybe?

Assume tomorrow all kids can be born looking any way a parent dials them up. I think that would restructure lots of racism issues before too long. Maybe lots more redheads, maybe the Chinese never,ever, ever turn out a blonde girl, or maybe they do. I don't know. I'd be curious to see the racial breakdown of that generation compared to their parents' though.
 
Artificial construct. We are all the same species and... The science is clear. I submit to you gentlemen that the concept of race is a cultural and political tool to exploit the masses and nothing more.

If we can rely on science as a trusted source of information for climate change (for example) , why can't we come together as Homo sapiens, understand we are all the same and cast off the artificial shackles of racial categories and all of the political leverage these labels provide?
Can I nominate this as the smartest post I h ave seen on any OSU non-sports or political board?

Now can someone tackle how stupid the phrase "cultural appropriation" is?
 
Assume tomorrow all kids can be born looking any way a parent dials them up. I think that would restructure lots of racism issues before too long.

I'd be curious to see the racial breakdown of that generation compared to their parents' though.
A liberals wet dream. Praise and reward those who tote the progressive ideals. Punish those who dare to think independently.

You know who else wanted an ideal "race?" His last name started with Hitler.
 
https://venitism.wordpress.com/2015/12/10/engineering-the-franken-baby/

No. I don't know. I think if Johnny and Susie view their classmates by whether they're "Frankenbabies" instead of their skin color then race is subordinated maybe?

Assume tomorrow all kids can be born looking any way a parent dials them up. I think that would restructure lots of racism issues before too long. Maybe lots more redheads, maybe the Chinese never,ever, ever turn out a blonde girl, or maybe they do. I don't know. I'd be curious to see the racial breakdown of that generation compared to their parents' though.

I've never thought of it that way but even that situation would result in discrimination IMO. I'll have to think on this more to really provide much more of an opinion.
 
Racism (xenophobia) is older than prostitution. It is completely natural and ingrained in human nature. Oprah did an episode where she separated the audience by the color of their eyes and brought on a fake expert that gave a lot of science saying one was superior to the other. The eye colored people who were superior according to the fake expert fell for it hook line and sinker. It's in our nature to seek out the things we think our color, group, religion or family can hang our hat on and find anything we think another group is worse at than us. It is the practice of justifying our existence. Of course it is taken to extreme by the feeble minded but it's deep in our dna. It's not going anywhere, especially when the left uses the social media pawns to whip things into a fury. That's not going anywhere either.
 
Racism (xenophobia) is older than prostitution. It is completely natural and ingrained in human nature. Oprah did an episode where she separated the audience by the color of their eyes and brought on a fake expert that gave a lot of science saying one was superior to the other. The eye colored people who were superior according to the fake expert fell for it hook line and sinker. It's in our nature to seek out the things we think our color, group, religion or family can hang our hat on and find anything we think another group is worse at than us. It is the practice of justifying our existence. Of course it is taken to extreme by the feeble minded but it's deep in our dna. It's not going anywhere, especially when the left uses the social media pawns to whip things into a fury. That's not going anywhere either.

Basic tribal mentality. Everyone is programmed to feel superior to those whom are "other".

Healthy (usually... Sort of) when applied to sports loyalties. Unhealthy when people hang their hats on race or political parties.

People in power know this and use it to leverage people against each other strategically.
 
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Basic tribal mentality. Everyone is programmed to feel superior to those whom are "other".

Healthy (usually... Sort of) when applied to sports loyalties. Unhealthy when people hang their hats on race or political parties.

People in power know this and use it to leverage people against each other strategically.


My example is my attacks on baptists my whole life. I'm a Methodist because I was raised a Methodist. If my parents were baptists I would be judgmental, hell obsessed and think only certain groups were allowed to take communion too.
 
Basic tribal mentality. Everyone is programmed to feel superior to those whom are "other".

Healthy (usually... Sort of) when applied to sports loyalties. Unhealthy when people hang their hats on race or political parties.

People in power know this and use it to leverage people against each other strategically.

Nationalism
 
My example is my attacks on baptists my whole life. I'm a Methodist because I was raised a Methodist. If my parents were baptists I would be judgmental, hell obsessed and think only certain groups were allowed to take communion too.

Growing up a Methodist myself, I get it. My other brother Darrell isn't ready to talk about the Depew Baptists tonight so..........:eek:
 
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Maybe not or does exist:

Analysis of genomes from around the world establishes that there is a biological basis for race, despite the official statements to the contrary of leading social science organizations. An illustration of the point is the fact that with mixed race populations, such as African Americans, geneticists can now track along an individual’s genome, and assign each segment to an African or European ancestor, an exercise that would be impossible if race did not have some basis in biological reality.

http://time.com/91081/what-science-says-about-race-and-genetics/
 
Racism (xenophobia) is older than prostitution. It is completely natural and ingrained in human nature. Oprah did an episode where she separated the audience by the color of their eyes and brought on a fake expert that gave a lot of science saying one was superior to the other. The eye colored people who were superior according to the fake expert fell for it hook line and sinker. It's in our nature to seek out the things we think our color, group, religion or family can hang our hat on and find anything we think another group is worse at than us. It is the practice of justifying our existence. Of course it is taken to extreme by the feeble minded but it's deep in our dna. It's not going anywhere, especially when the left uses the social media pawns to whip things into a fury. That's not going anywhere either.

That's reminiscent of the Star-bellied Sneetches right there.
 
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