Nutty California

coboardhead · Joined: 26 Oct 2009 Posts: 4303

Techno

TBH. I have no idea if this is a nutty idea because I have no idea IF and HOW reparations will be provided.

If you go to a car dealership and they tell you a car is x amount you don’t just pay for it that instant if you don’t have the money in your pocket. And, you want to be sure the cost is right. It’s sorta like that. And, maybe you can’t afford the car. This study determined the damages to a group of our population. They are real.

The question then is. How can we really repay for this generational loss of wealth? Obviously, writing a check for $223k is not workable. What doesn’t work is to continue the same way we have for generations with many of the policies that your party favors.

mac · Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2022 11:12 am Post subject:

Of course Techno doesn’t tell us what should be done about past unfairness. That doesn’t stimulate the outrage centers of his brain. About scholarships for a few in a segregated system? http://mediahub.unc.edu/north-carolina-schools-are-resegregating-heres-what-that-means-for-the-states-students/

techno900 · Joined: 28 Mar 2001 Posts: 4161

Wow, a sensible response, thank you. I have no answer as to how to right the wrongs from the past, but $223K for the black population (assuming anyone could figure out who is or isn't a descendent of slaves) demonstrated the crazy liberal thinking in Calif. That's my point.

And if this ever did happen, how many of those receiving the money would bail from the workforce and sit by enjoying their newfound wealth? We need to encourage more people back into the workforce, not encourage them to leave.

coboardhead · Joined: 26 Oct 2009 Posts: 4303

vientomas · Joined: 25 Apr 2000 Posts: 2343

I disagree with the concept that monetary reparations should be made in the manner suggested in the opinion piece or the Calif. study. Happy now Teach?

However, if such monetary reparations are to be made, they should be paid by the individuals or entities who have profited from human exploitation. They should not be paid by those who did not profit. As a first generation American whose ancestors were of very modest means, I'm quite confident that my ancestors did not profit from such exploitation. It makes no sense to pass the burden of paying reparations to those who have clean hands.

BTW Teach, what are your thoughts on CRT?

mac · Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2022 12:50 pm Post subject:

coachg · Joined: 10 Sep 2000 Posts: 3550

techno900 · Joined: 28 Mar 2001 Posts: 4161

coboardhead said:

mac · Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2022 4:52 pm Post subject:

wsurfer · Joined: 17 Aug 2000 Posts: 1635

Some idiots with guns shot up some power substations (apparently with knowledge of what to target) in NC.

Speculation on motives was one to do with a local DRAG show.

Perhaps the perpetrators were jealous because they haven't come out yet?

Or the banjos won't stop ringing in their heads?

Could've been any Beau, Boo, Bubba or Buck having just one too many Budweisers!