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Quote by: Isherwood Why do so many threads dissolve into unsupportable and useless generalizations? The last 2 posts (written before the above response) are without useful content. You both might as well be spamming the forum.
What's the real world difference between a "victim mentality" and being an actual victim of laws that discriminate and oppress? Are christians accused of having a victim mentality when they complain about laws they consider discriminatory? |
My post was a response to his vaccuous post, and an invitation to respond to the points I raised. I invite you to do the same.
No, being a "victim" is not the same as having a victim mentality. First, I absolutely reject the idea that there are laws or practices which victimize blacks. Again, you're looking half a century in the past to keep alive the victim mentality. Irish, Chinese, Germans... about every race or ethnic group has faced hostility and discrimination. Only blacks NEED that feeling of victimiation to give them a political advantage. Being cruely treated does not necessarily create a victim mentality. Inner strenghth, character and resolve keep one's personality/culture strong.
Whether in Africa or here, Blacks often lack the resolve/skills to compete in the modern world. Look at the cry to stop genocide/starvation/AIDS in Africa. Look at the inner cities of the US.
Fact is, blacks, only a hundred years ago, lived in stone age tribes. While European and Asian cultures have evolved over millenia, black cultures did not. The problem blacks have in the modern world are not the result of racism, but of a primitive psychological/social structure. That is also the reason which so many blacks (even felons) cling to the idea of Christianity. While Christianity is itself a medieval structure, it gives them a grip on ideas and principles they can follow in the modern world.
Black culture is the US is dysfunctional. Dems "enable" blacks to remain in their dysfunctional lifestyles. Constantly blaming others for your problems is a typical alcoholic symptom. Only when blacks take responsiblility for their lives will they lose the victim mentality and become full participants in our democratic and capitalist systems. Whenever a black does that (or even calls for others to do that), they are attacked as "uncle toms". That's true whether its a Rep like Condi Rice, or a Dem like Bill Cosby.
The ONLY solution to black cultural dysfunction is black responsibility. Tough love, not enabling, is what blacks need.