Black solidarity is no different than white solidarity. Its a vice. Abandoning racial solidarity is moral progress for any individual. When will more racial minorities begin to accept that racial tribalism for their own race is no less shameful than the racial tribalism of white people? "White Nationalists" are rightly viewed with a contempt by most people; it shouldnt be any different for "Black Nationalists" or "Latino Nationalists" or any other racial / ethnic nationalists. Our tribal loyalties should transcend and eschew race. Its superficial, ignorant characteristic to have solidarity around.
There are 20 people drowning and only 10 people can be saved, and 10 people are black and 10 people are white, and a person can also know anything they like about those peoples' characters and personalities, their professions, their families-- and none of them are "equal"; and if they factor in race to make their selection on who to save, that would be a demerit In the same scenario of 20 people drowning and they are one of the people drowning, their "racial solidarity", should be a mark against them being one of those who should be saved.
I agree. I'm surprised that I had to read so many comments before your observations were made by someone! At least, you spared me from typing that. However, I shall add --> if Glenn affirms that the attribute of racial identity has a positive influence for him (and I suspect, others), THEN HOW does Glenn think white folk should affirm positive attributes for their group? How can Glenn endorse soft black nationalism while, I presume, eschewing white nationalism or white pride?
Similar issue for pride in your "team." What do we think of those who lose?
Achievement gap(s)? And what, really, does that mean? If the "races" are equal, then why did all the $$ that was poured into the KCIty school system fail? Not total answer, but IMO, cultural values.
Black solidarity is no different than white solidarity. Its a vice. Abandoning racial solidarity is moral progress for any individual. When will more racial minorities begin to accept that racial tribalism for their own race is no less shameful than the racial tribalism of white people? "White Nationalists" are rightly viewed with a contempt by most people; it shouldnt be any different for "Black Nationalists" or "Latino Nationalists" or any other racial / ethnic nationalists. Our tribal loyalties should transcend and eschew race. Its superficial, ignorant characteristic to have solidarity around.
There are 20 people drowning and only 10 people can be saved, and 10 people are black and 10 people are white, and a person can also know anything they like about those peoples' characters and personalities, their professions, their families-- and none of them are "equal"; and if they factor in race to make their selection on who to save, that would be a demerit In the same scenario of 20 people drowning and they are one of the people drowning, their "racial solidarity", should be a mark against them being one of those who should be saved.
I agree. I'm surprised that I had to read so many comments before your observations were made by someone! At least, you spared me from typing that. However, I shall add --> if Glenn affirms that the attribute of racial identity has a positive influence for him (and I suspect, others), THEN HOW does Glenn think white folk should affirm positive attributes for their group? How can Glenn endorse soft black nationalism while, I presume, eschewing white nationalism or white pride?
Similar issue for pride in your "team." What do we think of those who lose?
Achievement gap(s)? And what, really, does that mean? If the "races" are equal, then why did all the $$ that was poured into the KCIty school system fail? Not total answer, but IMO, cultural values.