Wow.....I Found this Shocking and Sad

[notofworks]

Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson

NOW.............................You're so much of a bleeder, you could die from blood loss one day!

You're probably right! But I just think it's a "head-in-the-sand" situation for "us" to keep saying "It's over." I'm sorry, I don't think it is.

For the record...I think it's awful what happened at Renda's work. There's no excuse for it. But the problem is, it sets off idiotic comments like the "black funeral home" statement. Call me a "goody-two-shoes" but I've heard comments like that, and I say, "I understand. I'll make sure you're taken care of in a satisfactory manner"...and I DO understand!

There's a tone in "AllStates" post that he's sick & tired of these black people feeling the way they do. I, for one, am not. I understand.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by notofworks

You're probably right! But I just think it's a "head-in-the-sand" situation for "us" to keep saying "It's over." I'm sorry, I don't think it is.

For the record...I think it's awful what happened at Renda's work. There's no excuse for it. But the problem is, it sets off idiotic comments like the "black funeral home" statement. Call me a "goody-two-shoes" but I've heard comments like that, and I say, "I understand. I'll make sure you're taken care of in a satisfactory manner"...and I DO understand!

There's a tone in "AllStates" post that he's sick & tired of these black people feeling the way they do. I, for one, am not. I understand.

You need to hook up with Al.....

[rgcraig]

Jermyn,

I appreciate you!

[Jermyn Davidson]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

That's exactly how I see it. I would never expect other "white" people to stand behind me if I was in the wrong just because we are all white.

Just to think that she EXPECTED them to accept her behavior and not tell me just because they were homies was completely out of line.

Washington, DC used to be rife with that, "us vs them" mentality. However, before I left, I did not see that mentality played out as much as I used to see it.

Honestly, sometimes that mentality is vital for survival and success.

It's played out among other groups as that, "good 'ol boy network."


Ultimately, that mentality will only get most people only so far before they make a fool of themselves and the people who promoted them if the promoted one is not prepared.

[notofworks]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

That's exactly how I see it. I would never expect other "white" people to stand behind me if I was in the wrong just because we are all white.

Just to think that she EXPECTED them to accept her behavior and not tell me just because they were homies was completely out of line.

Like I said, I believe this lady is terribly wrong because she's a terrible employee, not because of a racial problem. If these three had been cousins, she would have appealed to them as relatives to back her up. We all seek out people with commonality to stand by us in crisis. THAT is more the problem than a racial problem.

[notofworks]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Jermyn,

I appreciate you!

I appreciate Jermyn more than you do!

[Jermyn Davidson]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Jermyn,

I appreciate you!

and I you!

I'm glad that I actually met you in person. I think you would be a pretty cool person to work with.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson

Washington, DC used to be rife with that, "us vs them" mentality. However, before I left, I did not see that mentality played out as much as I used to see it.

Honestly, sometimes that mentality is vital for survival and success.

It's played out among other groups as that. "good 'ol boy network."


Ultimately, that mentality will only get most people only so far before they make a fool of themselves and the people who promoted them if the promoted one is not prepared.

You are exactly right!! The good 'ole boy network is just as upsetting.

And, I totally agree with your last statement too.

I've adopted a new scripture this week - -Proverbs 19:11

"Good sense makes a man/woman restrain his anger, and it is his/her glory to overlook a transgression or an offense."

[notofworks]

Originally Posted by Jeffrey

Even those who make it worse for themselves, we can look at it more through a sociological lens. Blacks have no inheritance of land here. They have no tradition of education. Some still have a slave mentality that is hard to undo, especially when they live in ghettos, surrounded by ruined neighborhoods, second-class schools and feelings of hopelessness. I don't ignore that this rides on their own action to change that: be responsible and minimize single-parent homes, get a glimpse of the possibilities outside the little world that many in poverty live in, etc... but neither do I pretend that is an easy challenge to overcome.

NOW, you're talking!!!!

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson

and I you!

I'm glad that I actually met you in person. I think you would be a pretty cool person to work with.

I am too - so glad you made it happen.