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So apparently there are "black" banks opening up ...
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Geocentricity
Senior member
Don'tcha love people who blame the system when they don't bother tending to the real problem?
FallenHero
Diamond Member
Walking in and claiming racism isn't going to work now.
meltdown75
Lifer
meh
thecoolnessrune
Diamond Member
First of all, I didn't read these comments, I'm just posting 😛
But why is it that all groups trying to gain acknowledgement for themselves in the end always try to make themselves special? 😕
Look at this example here. Apparently he feels blacks aren't recognized enough so we will make something *special* for them... Why cant they conduct business at any of the other banks that are freely open to all who can conduct business properly.
Women's rights. No im not against it at all 😛 But focus has shifted from equality to specialization. Instead of equalling men its gone to a group trying to make laws just for women to either protect themselves in some way from men or to give them an advantage they think they need over men.
Gay rights. Thats a bit shady on topic 😛 But either way its gone from equality to trying to make special conditions for them.
Honestly I think these rights groups get too much hot air. I think they believe that once they are set equal, that they should experience growth. Growth doesn't occurr without personal effort. Wearing baggy jeans to McDonalds everyday with an iPod blasting the latest UNK 2 step does NOT qualify effort.
/rant
<-- is half black and half white 😛
But why is it that all groups trying to gain acknowledgement for themselves in the end always try to make themselves special? 😕
Look at this example here. Apparently he feels blacks aren't recognized enough so we will make something *special* for them... Why cant they conduct business at any of the other banks that are freely open to all who can conduct business properly.
Women's rights. No im not against it at all 😛 But focus has shifted from equality to specialization. Instead of equalling men its gone to a group trying to make laws just for women to either protect themselves in some way from men or to give them an advantage they think they need over men.
Gay rights. Thats a bit shady on topic 😛 But either way its gone from equality to trying to make special conditions for them.
Honestly I think these rights groups get too much hot air. I think they believe that once they are set equal, that they should experience growth. Growth doesn't occurr without personal effort. Wearing baggy jeans to McDonalds everyday with an iPod blasting the latest UNK 2 step does NOT qualify effort.
/rant
<-- is half black and half white 😛
There is absolutely nothing with having a black entertainment channel or a black bank. Just as there is nothing wrong with a white entertainment channel or a white bank. Unfortunately, in this pc, apologist bs environment we have found ourselves- white people have sold out and become apologetic for the actions of people 150 years ago. Therefore, to have a white bank or white entertainment channel would be considered "racist"...
For 1) Black Americans (not African-Americans because if you weren't born in Africa you're not an African American) have the highest standard of living of any blacks in the entire world. 2) Blacks sold themselves into slavery in Africa- the slavetraders were black. 3) I (and everyone else) is going to choose to hang out with people that share my interests (which are ice hockey, paintball, and computers). Black or white people that share my interests are welcome to hang out with me- most black people don't. How is this relevant? People choose to hang out with those with similiar interests/beliefs and that's why segregation is so common- people choose to segregate themselves.....
Let's keep voting in socialist programs and spending American money on multicultural bs. At my school nearly half the Black students are majoring in Africology. Explain to me how a degree in Africology is going to make you any money in the real word? (yes if you're Jessie Jackson or some similiar idiot you can play the parrot and make some cash).....
Just don't forget that all nations crumble and that with 1 billion Chinese united and becoming more and more intelligent every year it won't be long for America....
Show me 1 nation founded on a principle of diversity that was the world's dominant power- it's never existed before and it never will.....
I'm not trying to say racism or discrimination don't exist...I'm saying it goes both ways, always has and always will....
For 1) Black Americans (not African-Americans because if you weren't born in Africa you're not an African American) have the highest standard of living of any blacks in the entire world. 2) Blacks sold themselves into slavery in Africa- the slavetraders were black. 3) I (and everyone else) is going to choose to hang out with people that share my interests (which are ice hockey, paintball, and computers). Black or white people that share my interests are welcome to hang out with me- most black people don't. How is this relevant? People choose to hang out with those with similiar interests/beliefs and that's why segregation is so common- people choose to segregate themselves.....
Let's keep voting in socialist programs and spending American money on multicultural bs. At my school nearly half the Black students are majoring in Africology. Explain to me how a degree in Africology is going to make you any money in the real word? (yes if you're Jessie Jackson or some similiar idiot you can play the parrot and make some cash).....
Just don't forget that all nations crumble and that with 1 billion Chinese united and becoming more and more intelligent every year it won't be long for America....
Show me 1 nation founded on a principle of diversity that was the world's dominant power- it's never existed before and it never will.....
I'm not trying to say racism or discrimination don't exist...I'm saying it goes both ways, always has and always will....
I honestly have no problem with this concept. Wanting to create a financial institution that caters to a segment of the community that might be under-exposed and/or under-educated in financial concepts is a great idea.
Edit: And I truly doubt any black person (or other minority for that matter) would honestly call someone racist for wanting to start "White Entertainment Television," or some other such concept. If they did, then they'd be just as bad as the white people who consider BET racist.
Edit: And I truly doubt any black person (or other minority for that matter) would honestly call someone racist for wanting to start "White Entertainment Television," or some other such concept. If they did, then they'd be just as bad as the white people who consider BET racist.
Jeff7
Lifer
I think I'll suggest this concept to my college - they can open up black dorms and black restrooms.
Oh wait, that's right, organizations tried that sort of thing already, and a lot of people hated it. As I recall, it was quite a big deal, and laws were passed against it. I think they called it segregation.
Oh wait, that's right, organizations tried that sort of thing already, and a lot of people hated it. As I recall, it was quite a big deal, and laws were passed against it. I think they called it segregation.
I'm not fishing for a confrontation at all. But by referring to all black people as "they," the poster is indeed making a dangerous generalization.
That being said, this type of bank in no way (IMO) is comparable to segregation, as nowhere does its creator say that it won't accept the business of white, asian, hispanic, etc. patrons. It's simply black-owned, and therefore might feel less-intimidating to the black community.
hanoverphist
Diamond Member
if he was trying to be philanthropic, then he should set up a trust at predominantly black colleges that gives tuition for qualified students as long as they are in a entrepreneurial track. or small business management program or something. that would go way farther to promote minority owned businesses than buying a bank. it would also give people with good ideas and motivation something to shoot for, and a better chance at reaching those goals.
My guess, as I said above, would be that he chose to go with a bank because perhaps many black individuals feel as though the existing options out there are intimidating, discriminatory, etc. Even if it's no longer actually the case, past experience can make a person wary to try similar situations again in the future.
So rather than come up with workshops and the like, this guy decided that he'd try and provide an institution that would be less-threatening/more inviting to black customers, thus hopefully encouraging them to more-actively participate in various financial endeavors and self-education.
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