CodysGameRoom | 2,008 Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/17/politics/donald-trump-election-2020-democrats-postal-service/index.html I've been curious on the board's thoughts considering a large portion of our hobby is using the USPS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californication | 1,477 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 35 minutes ago, CodysGameRoom said: https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/17/politics/donald-trump-election-2020-democrats-postal-service/index.html I've been curious on the board's thoughts considering a large portion of our hobby is using the USPS. It's getting annoying. Me and @Applekid lost a package. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kguillemette | 1,544 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 So I had this conversation my my wife recently. "That lotion you bought was really good, where did you find it?" Me: "It was in the black people section of Wal-Mart." Is it an offensive thing to say? What if my wife was black(she is) and we casually discuss race all the time, this is just normal conversation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,789 Administrator · Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 36 minutes ago, Kguillemette said: So I had this conversation my my wife recently. "That lotion you bought was really good, where did you find it?" Me: "It was in the black people section of Wal-Mart." Is it an offensive thing to say? What if my wife was black(she is) and we casually discuss race all the time, this is just normal conversation. Context is almost always everything. We're you joking? What section did you actually mean? Is there, in fact, a black person section? Different skin tones and types exist and flat out ignoring that they do does more harm than good. For instance, men's skin is typically physically thicker, and we sweat more; thus, men's soap might need to be more abrasive, and so a "men's section" for shower supplies makes perfect sense. Separate by needs. Acknowledging the existence of and differences between different races is not inherently racist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange | 1,700 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 I agree with Gloves that the context and even the tone is key there. There are different sections for hair products that are designed for people whose hair physically act differently than white peoples’. Totally fine to point out that you got a product that was specifically in the section designated for that purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kguillemette | 1,544 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 8 minutes ago, Gloves said: Context is almost always everything. We're you joking? What section did you actually mean? Is there, in fact, a black person section? Different skin tones and types exist and flat out ignoring that they do does more harm than good. For instance, men's skin is typically physically thicker, and we sweat more; thus, men's soap might need to be more abrasive, and so a "men's section" for shower supplies makes perfect sense. Separate by needs. Acknowledging the existence of and differences between different races is not inherently racist. Nope, I earnestly used "black people section" as a point of reference. Not as a joke. The section in Wal-Mart is unmarked as a black person or ethnic section in the cosmetics area, but it is a set of shelves with products exclusively designed for black/dark skin or hair. Perms, wig cream, soaps and lotions for ashy skin, that kind of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link | 2,714 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Kguillemette said: I don’t see anything wrong with it. Someone who doesn’t know you / who you were talking to might consider it unduly flippant for a white person to phrase it that way. I would not have a problem saying that to black friends or coworkers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodysGameRoom | 2,008 Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 Trump 'cancels' Goodyear tires as he campaigns against 'cancel culture' Goodyear tires says "Don't wear maga hats" (a good practice for a business who wants money from both sides of the political spectrum) Trump says on Twitter - Don't buy Goodyear tires. Trump literally attacking the economy he's tasked with trying to fix/maintain. Ridiculous. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWunderful | 2,927 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Bannon is gonna get 20 years for scamming rubes into “paying for Trumps wall” hahahahahaha Wall supporting chumps are as gullible as Trump is Wasnt Mexico supposed to pay for it? Now Trumps ex-pimp is going to Jail for it, pure poetic justice. Dont drop the soap Stevie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerfestus | 3,852 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 On 8/17/2020 at 8:18 PM, Gloves said: What section did you actually mean? Is there, in fact, a black person section? There is though they use some euphemism that escapes me at the moment. It’s got all the hair care products designed for black people hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodysGameRoom | 2,008 Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 Two people are dead and a third injured in an overnight shooting in Kenosha, police say When the police embolden "militia" wannabes and tell them "I appreciate what you guys do", that's when you know the system is fucked. And then someone dies. Fucking disgusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Hill | 276 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 1 hour ago, CodysGameRoom said: Two people are dead and a third injured in an overnight shooting in Kenosha, police say When the police embolden "militia" wannabes and tell them "I appreciate what you guys do", that's when you know the system is fucked. And then someone dies. Fucking disgusting. I watched the videos on IG, and it seems to be self-defense. One of the shooters was on the ground, being attacked by multiple people when he started shooting, at least one of the attackers who was shot had a gun. The other shooter was running away from a crowd when someone threw a molotov at him as he was chasing, he was then shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captmorgandrinker | 1,649 Administrator · Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 On 8/21/2020 at 7:29 PM, Hammerfestus said: There is though they use some euphemism that escapes me at the moment. It’s got all the hair care products designed for black people hair. Ethnic haircare. I haven't seen the signage lately though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodysGameRoom | 2,008 Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Silent Hill said: I watched the videos on IG, and it seems to be self-defense. One of the shooters was on the ground, being attacked by multiple people when he started shooting, at least one of the attackers who was shot had a gun. The other shooter was running away from a crowd when someone threw a molotov at him as he was chasing, he was then shot. lol What luck he had his assault rifle with him at the peaceful protest to defend himself. Get real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.A. | 1,139 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 1 minute ago, CodysGameRoom said: lol What luck he had his assault rifle with him at the peaceful protest to defend himself. Get real. Weren't they claiming to be armed in order to defend businesses in the area? People aren't only peacefully protesting, things are getting burned to the ground. I'm sure there is more to the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Hill | 276 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 9 minutes ago, CodysGameRoom said: lol What luck he had his assault rifle with him at the peaceful protest to defend himself. Get real. "Peaceful protest" - that's delusional Kenosha is getting demolished right now, and I just explained what the video shows, which wasn't a peaceful protest by any stretch. I'll rely on the video rather than the CNN article you shared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodysGameRoom | 2,008 Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 12 minutes ago, B.A. said: Weren't they claiming to be armed in order to defend businesses in the area? If you think Billy Bootlicker wasn't excited to break out his assault rifle in public and mow some "lefties" down then idk what to tell you. 12 minutes ago, B.A. said: People aren't only peacefully protesting, things are getting burned to the ground. Destroying property? My bad, throw out the justice system and execute them in the street! 9 minutes ago, Silent Hill said: the CNN article you shared. Sorry, forgot CNN was fake news. Carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.A. | 1,139 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 4 minutes ago, CodysGameRoom said: If you think Billy Bootlicker wasn't excited to break out his assault rifle in public and mow some "lefties" down then idk what to tell you. Destroying property? My bad, throw out the justice system and execute them in the street! I didn't say any of that, I said there is probably more to it then some militant showing up to a candle light vigil. As per usual the truth is somewhere in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Hill | 276 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 5 minutes ago, CodysGameRoom said: 19 minutes ago, B.A. said: Weren't they claiming to be armed in order to defend businesses in the area? If you think Billy Bootlicker wasn't excited to break out his assault rifle in public and mow some "lefties" down then idk what to tell you. "Billy Bootlicker" was acting in self defense, not "mowing some lefties down". Not sure why you're not processing information correctly. 19 minutes ago, B.A. said: People aren't only peacefully protesting, things are getting burned to the ground. Destroying property? My bad, throw out the justice system and execute them in the street! Big difference between executing innocent people in the street and defending yourself from violent attackers. 15 minutes ago, Silent Hill said: the CNN article you shared. Sorry, forgot CNN was fake news. Carry on. A video is far more trustworthy than whatever CNN, or any other MSM network feels like writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodysGameRoom | 2,008 Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Silent Hill said: "Billy Bootlicker" was acting in self defense, not "mowing some lefties down". Not sure why you're not processing information correctly. Do people acting in self defense usually get charged with first degree murder? https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/26/us/kenosha-wisconsin-wednesday-shooting/index.html "Antioch Police said Wisconsin authorities issued an arrest warrant charging the teenager with first-degree intentional homicide." Eh, probably just more CNN fake news I guess. Edit: Kid was from Illinois, so he crossed state lines to defend property that wasn't even his home turf. So you can rule out his sense of home town pride there... yea.... pretty clear he just wanted an excuse to shoot someone. Poor mixed up kid. Edited August 26, 2020 by CodysGameRoom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Hill | 276 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 12 minutes ago, CodysGameRoom said: Do people acting in self defense usually get charged with first degree murder? https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/26/us/kenosha-wisconsin-wednesday-shooting/index.html "Antioch Police said Wisconsin authorities issued an arrest warrant charging the teenager with first-degree intentional homicide." Eh, probably just more CNN fake news I guess. Edit: Kid was from Illinois, so he crossed state lines to defend property that wasn't even his home turf. So you can rule out his sense of home town pride there... yea.... pretty clear he just wanted an excuse to shoot someone. Poor mixed up kid. At first, sure. Many cases start with a charge that becomes fluid throughout the investigation. They're still investigating, so he hasn't been convicted of first degree murder, they issued the warrant to bring him into custody. We'll see if the charges stick, change or get dropped as the investigation continues. Going by the videos, he was being attacked when he fired shots. If he just wanted an excuse to harm/kill someone, then the people who attacked him, and the person who threw a molotov at him, also just wanted an excuse to harm/kill someone. They're all "mixed up" people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerfestus | 3,852 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 3 hours ago, captmorgandrinker said: Ethnic haircare. I haven't seen the signage lately though. Yes that’s it. Always thought it was a weird thing to call it because for me Ethnic conjures images of Kielbasa swinging polacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captmorgandrinker | 1,649 Administrator · Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 1 minute ago, Hammerfestus said: Yes that’s it. Always thought it was a weird thing to call it because for me Ethnic conjures images of Kielbasa swinging polacks. What do you think this is, 2013?!?!?!?! And great, now I want kielbasa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed Rothchild | 9,544 Editorials Team · Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 https://thehill.com/policy/technology/511888-qanon-supporting-congressional-candidate-embraced-9-11-conspiracy-theory I have no words for how fucking dumb we are becoming 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richardhead | 2,813 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, Reed Rothchild said: https://thehill.com/policy/technology/511888-qanon-supporting-congressional-candidate-embraced-9-11-conspiracy-theory I have no words for how fucking dumb we are becoming We? Not a chance fella. I do know I needed that Way of the Samurai though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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