Thank you for your words. I am not as informed as I should be - the news about our so called leader just makes me sick. I’m trying not to consume or be exposed to the nasty business. I’m hoping he has enough rope - eventually he will do us all a favor and use it!
I also did not watch the UFC fight primarily because I don't consider an actitivity where the goal is for the opponents to use violent means to pummel and injure each other almost to death sport but also hecause I will not do anything that could be construed to support the Trump snd MAGA agenda. This is base animalistic behaviour that should not be tolerated by a civilized society. The character of those individuals who love and support such violent activity should be called into question and should certainly not be in our government. It's no wonder those who participate in this activity spread racist, misonogytic ideas.
I read a The Guardian article about this event and every word made me sick to my stomach.
I’ve always “thought” I was vocal about speaking up on racism, sexism and gay rights. What I’ve had to “forgive myself” about, is not speaking up when it’s small, micro-aggressions…lewd jokes, etc. as you don’t want to be “that person”…and there
Is definitely a difference of joking “with” the person…vs. outright joke (hate) about a group. I’ve had to “deprogram” myself…and now DO speak up…and it doesn’t have to be righteous, in judgement, loud or even angry…it can sometimes be a quiet “ No…” I’ve found that sometimes, that simple statement “No”….will completely stop everyone in their tracks…I don’t need to explain anything…they know exactly what/why I’m saying it! I’m not saying you can’t hold those beliefs…I’m saying…I have no room for your beliefs in my presence….I’m saying, here are my boundaries….I am also saying…I will no longer stay silent, to make you comfortable…when I am being made to be uncomfortable…..more times than not….ppl do not even realize what they are saying is rooted in ….ism. When you say “No”….it shifts back onto them….go figure out “why” you are so uncomfortable with my “No”….its not my job to make you feel better….I’m trying to re-educate myself….its not up for debate…but I’m also willing to be open, and show grace…when those same ppl, are open to also re-educating themselves…as many that I love…have given me this same grace…. I’m gonna go wash my behind now…still working on being kind..❤️🩹😮💨
Yes, Slade, it's character that counts. The current administration has none of value, rather it's more of the swamp its leader said he'd drain. They're providing the circus but making it hard for folk to pay for their own bread. Too bad they only care about power and deny, if they ever knew it, the results which the misuse of power brings. History, guys: it's real.
Yes. I know staying silent would haunt me. I have told friends to not make jokes like that. Sometimes I have lost a friend. Doing this can be harder in a situation where you feel you have less power. I don’t understand why someone, anyone, did not get up and leave. Take back your power.
Great assessment of last night's fiasco on White Houses Grounds. The Circus event was over the top and to add insult to injury Hokit's remarks about MS Obama. Also i saw some of the fighters, after their fights quoting the Bible about being Christian men. After beating up on a fellow human being. I just don't understand this kind of America!!!
Years ago, my then 8 year old daughter came home from school and repeated a 'Polish' joke that she said she'd heard at school. I didn't shame her but used that opportunity for a 'teaching' moment. I told her, that type of humor is always funny when it's about someone else and asked how she would feel if that joke was about her ? I also reminded her that staying silent when others are using slurs etc., gives the impression of condoning the behavior. I never used the word tolerance, because its definition is 'to be put up with'. I prefer the word respectful.
I am disgusted & saddened that, in that moment, people stayed silent & anyone when asked, could not condemn these remarks.
Thank you for your words. I am not as informed as I should be - the news about our so called leader just makes me sick. I’m trying not to consume or be exposed to the nasty business. I’m hoping he has enough rope - eventually he will do us all a favor and use it!
I also did not watch the UFC fight primarily because I don't consider an actitivity where the goal is for the opponents to use violent means to pummel and injure each other almost to death sport but also hecause I will not do anything that could be construed to support the Trump snd MAGA agenda. This is base animalistic behaviour that should not be tolerated by a civilized society. The character of those individuals who love and support such violent activity should be called into question and should certainly not be in our government. It's no wonder those who participate in this activity spread racist, misonogytic ideas.
I read a The Guardian article about this event and every word made me sick to my stomach.
I’ve always “thought” I was vocal about speaking up on racism, sexism and gay rights. What I’ve had to “forgive myself” about, is not speaking up when it’s small, micro-aggressions…lewd jokes, etc. as you don’t want to be “that person”…and there
Is definitely a difference of joking “with” the person…vs. outright joke (hate) about a group. I’ve had to “deprogram” myself…and now DO speak up…and it doesn’t have to be righteous, in judgement, loud or even angry…it can sometimes be a quiet “ No…” I’ve found that sometimes, that simple statement “No”….will completely stop everyone in their tracks…I don’t need to explain anything…they know exactly what/why I’m saying it! I’m not saying you can’t hold those beliefs…I’m saying…I have no room for your beliefs in my presence….I’m saying, here are my boundaries….I am also saying…I will no longer stay silent, to make you comfortable…when I am being made to be uncomfortable…..more times than not….ppl do not even realize what they are saying is rooted in ….ism. When you say “No”….it shifts back onto them….go figure out “why” you are so uncomfortable with my “No”….its not my job to make you feel better….I’m trying to re-educate myself….its not up for debate…but I’m also willing to be open, and show grace…when those same ppl, are open to also re-educating themselves…as many that I love…have given me this same grace…. I’m gonna go wash my behind now…still working on being kind..❤️🩹😮💨
Thank you, Kim.
Yes, Slade, it's character that counts. The current administration has none of value, rather it's more of the swamp its leader said he'd drain. They're providing the circus but making it hard for folk to pay for their own bread. Too bad they only care about power and deny, if they ever knew it, the results which the misuse of power brings. History, guys: it's real.
You are 100% correct.
Yes. I know staying silent would haunt me. I have told friends to not make jokes like that. Sometimes I have lost a friend. Doing this can be harder in a situation where you feel you have less power. I don’t understand why someone, anyone, did not get up and leave. Take back your power.
Thank you for writing this. I have been so mad since I heard about this last night. It’s gross, and an unconscionable thing to say.
Great assessment of last night's fiasco on White Houses Grounds. The Circus event was over the top and to add insult to injury Hokit's remarks about MS Obama. Also i saw some of the fighters, after their fights quoting the Bible about being Christian men. After beating up on a fellow human being. I just don't understand this kind of America!!!
I pretty sure, he’s a big-time steroid user.
It’s a medical fact, the use of these performance-enhancing drugs, will cause a DRASTIC shrinking of both male’s “heads”.
This in-breed by-product continues to prove this medical fact.
Years ago, my then 8 year old daughter came home from school and repeated a 'Polish' joke that she said she'd heard at school. I didn't shame her but used that opportunity for a 'teaching' moment. I told her, that type of humor is always funny when it's about someone else and asked how she would feel if that joke was about her ? I also reminded her that staying silent when others are using slurs etc., gives the impression of condoning the behavior. I never used the word tolerance, because its definition is 'to be put up with'. I prefer the word respectful.
I am disgusted & saddened that, in that moment, people stayed silent & anyone when asked, could not condemn these remarks.
Name the tech billionaires and celebrities. We need to know and you are a reliable source. Thank you for all you do.