Talking To My Mom About Racism, Black Culture, & Ideological Differences 

Amen

Absolutely.

I wish we had more people like this as leaders in this country. Not the powers that be now, that only want to divide, control, and be as greedy as they can be.

I hear that.

No shit. And we as people need to do just that.

Yes, he is clearly, not only intelligent, but a very level-headed person.

Personal responsibility isn’t the answer because personal responsibility is relevant to the society, and not all societies are the same. A ghetto, for example, is a smaller society within a dominant society, and will have standards that run counter to the dominant society’s standards. To avoid the creation of smaller societies, such as ghettos, the dominant society should avoid segregating segments of its population. Unfortunately for America, that ship has sailed. The answer in my opinion is replacing the public school system with nationalized boarding schools.

Kudos to Mama Lex! You’ve done a wonderful job raising your daughter

@@RogueAutumn Boarding schools??? Why do you think kids should be taken away from their parents?

@@RogueAutumn Uh, yeah, because nationalized/federalized ANYTHING has been such an overwhelming success. *eyeroll* Just like the public school system with forced enrollment depending on demographics has worked out so well, right?

Totally agree. They see the world as it is and develop informed opinions based on reality, not what a political party or corporate media dictates. Free thinkers is right.

👍!

What truth

@@EbonyMaw874 that they have a different opinion from others. Sounded like some blacks try to oppress other blacks when they have different opinions. Then begin to name call.

I have different set of beliefs than Momma, but I think she is AWESOME and respect her views. She is a proud black woman, and her beliefs are obviously built on life experiences that I have not faced. She is a breath of fresh air, bring her back again!

My SiL is pretty far removed from my wife and I politically but I love her and always enjoy hanging out. We have an agreement that certain issues won't be brought up.

The fact that the Irish remain is amazing with how hard the English tried to kill them all.

Im going to find Brad and make him my friend, whether it's creepy or not.

@@nickbingo8653 You and me both.

I could totally see myself hangin out with Brad. He could.then decide if he joins me and Lex to a metal concert 😂😂

I've actually thought I'd like hanging out with Brad and I generally don't like anyone.

If you think about it, at least politically speaking, blacks are used as pawns for an election, and then tossed aside. I find it interesting that some people (not necessarily you) who think that white people are so privileged. The truth is that most people, whatever their race, have had to work hard to get to where they are. I paid for my own college. I joined the military and earned a poverty-level income. I've moved up the ranks from job to job. I've enjoyed my life. And really, isn't that really what we all want, to enjoy life. But you have to be willing to get yourself there. No one is going to hand it to you. Like the old saying goes... There is no such thing as a free lunch.

im white and im told that i am 'privileged'. where is that privilege? i worked my ass of my entire life making $8 an hour and was proud to make that much. my TRAILER is paid off now, my 15 year old truck is paid for. where does anyone see that privilege, i certainly dont. people say they cant get a job, thats bull, if you look hard enough anyone can find a job, yeah you wont make $100k a year but your making money,

@@toddhutchins2492 Agreed. If the Dems lost even 25% percent of black vote, they'd be finished. But every four years, they give a big speech about how they're going to change things, we put them in the white house, and then what happens to their promises?

Lol.........So, you identify as "Hispanic" instead of "a free citizen of the United States"? Lol.......... Part of our collective problem.

@@georgeburke2678 gotta agree, people calling themselves african-americans etc. they werent born in africa, theyre supposed to be just plain old americans but noooo

Beautifully said!

Best comment Jamie so true! It's crucial to humanity that we stop looking at the color of skin just love everyone. I have two mixed children my daughter who is 40 said she does not feel like she fits in on the white side or the black side. It broke my heart that she feels like that. I taught her to love herself that skin color does not matter but what she see's is division and being mixed puts her in a separate group she said other's feel the same way. We all have the same DNA we are all brothers and sisters lets come together and not separate in groups against each other we are of one race. This is a deep subject it was done very well.

Spot on!!!!!

The people with all the power won’t let us row together. And are incredibly brilliant at coming up with ways to prevent that. This is just the beginning of what is to come.

@@tonygram5414 we have more power then you think. They are afraid of us they know our power they don't want everyone to become one and get along. Why do you think they are trying to divide us. It is up to us not to let them divide us, have faith don't give up be strong in what you believe is right.

world view makes the difference, you can view things however you wish, but, be carefull! there is only One that is Correct!

A lot of white liberals subconsciously want you to feel that way so that they can play the role of hero. 'Ohhh you poor poor black people can't possibly make it on your own..here, let me rescue you with all these handouts.'

Wow. You lived through different worlds. What is your assessment of society today, coming from your perspective?

Black, white, the crap about WHITE PRIVILEGE, it's unnerving to point to name calling, prejudice, radical racism, I will tell "anyone" and stand up, and stand out and SAY---EVERY SINGLE SOLITARY PERSON...*-*-HUMANS*-*- HAVE SOME KINDA RACISM WITHIN THEMSELVES, AND ANYONE THAT DOESN'T KNOW OR BELIEVE THIS-- IS TOTALLY IN DENIAL, AND WILL CHOOSE TO TURN THEIR HEADS AWAY!! Throughout each of our lives we have been taught on how we should believe, what is the right way to talk, the wrong way, our parents, their parents and on down the long line of descendants it is pounded and ingrained into our minds about what we stand for, but more importantly, who we ultimately are and that being of a certain race we are Superior to all others!! I, just me, and me alone, ((AM DAMN PROUD OF MY RACE; AND WILL NEVER BE SORRY FOR MY "WHITENESS")) No one should ever be sorry about their color, race, and who they were born to be!! I have some racism in me, but it's an assortment of different races, or about how they may be, but I also recognize that I'm so very wrong in a lot of things I think about other races! We are a Nation full of different races, and colors. I do not care what your skin color is "PERIOD!!" I AM ONLY ONE PERSON HERE MAKING A COMMENT, BUT WHAT I SAY AND STAND FOR IS REALLY PRETTY SIMPLE. ((THERE IS GOOD AND BAD AROUND ALL OF US. IF WE AS HUMAN BEINGS WOULD JUST TAKE IN A DEEP BREATH, TAKE A SMALL STEP BACK, TAKE AHOLD OF OUR COMMON SENSE, AND THINK BEFORE WE OPEN OUR BIG MOUTHS, STOP WHATEVER WAS GETTING READY TO COME OUT IF OUR MOUTHS....STOP-THINK- AND ACT-REACT ACCORDING BEFORE WE SPEAK!! WE REALLY NEED TO STOP PLACING BLAME ON PEOPLES COLORS, MY GOD, ARE WE NOT BETTER THAN THIS?? FOR CRYING OUT LOUD, THIS RACIST B-O-L-O-N-G-A IS SO FREAKING OLD ALREADY!! CANT WE DO SO MUCH BETTER?? I DON'T KNOW ABOUT Y'ALL BUT I'M SO, SO TIRED. I WEEP INSIDE FOR THE CONSTANT HURT AND PAIN THAT "WE" CAUSE INE ANOTHER. PLEASE----PLEASE LETS BUILD TRUST IN ONE ANOTHER, WE NEED EACH OTHER/WE LOVE EACH OTHER ❤️❤️❤️. I'VE SAID ALL THAT I'M GONNA SAY. PEACE MY BROTHERS & SISTERS IN CHRIST OUR FATHER. 🙏

@@rhondamcbath6279 I get what your saying but try not to do it in capital letters it seems like you're angry and you're yelling. Do you lessen when someone is yelling? You said that we are a nation of different races and colors. Do you know we are all one race we are not of different races we all have the same DNA but of different cultures. I love your passion but try not to come off angry people will read what you have to say without skipping over your comment.

Thank you George 🙏🏽♥️

Thank you, Brandon!! 🙏🏾

What is it you "rise above" ?

You fix racism by getting equal opportunity for everyone and time will do the rest. That means investing in poor neighborhoods. Those tend to be more populated by people of color. That's is how you fix it. Also a great way to reduce inequality is by becoming not car dependent. But for that a lot of money needs to be invested in infrastructure and i have lost hope that'll ever happen. Every state will just put asphalt on everything untill the entire country is bankrupt

@@tieman3790 I think we should focus on investing in poor individuals rather than neighborhoods. The old thinking of investing in physical neighborhoods and infrastructure might not be as realistic with the way technology is driving change. I think the next 50 years will drastically alter how people live. The days of a lot of physical travel and activity are numbered. Many people prefer their devices and artificial reality to the chaos of the natural world, which will only increase with the advancement of virtual technologies. People will still interact with the world and experience nature, but it will be far less than it used to be IMO. The transportation problem is going to be partially solved with technology. Self-driving tech is real, and it's already here. It just needs to be refined and made safe for everyday use. Combine that with the fact that people will work/live in virtual space more and more in the near future, and we are going to drastically reduce consumption/infrastructure needs per capita. That's part of what those entities like the World Economic Forum are planning with "Build Back Better." And that's why companies like Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, and Google are all heavily investing in virtual reality/augmented reality technology. It's going to change the way people operate in the world, and it will require a lot less physical transportation. For example, I work in a remote business analyst job and drive a total of about 3500 miles per year. I used to drive 20,000 plus miles just a few short years ago. I've also saved about $3500 in new clothes, eating out, and fuel costs. It's a win-win for the environment and me.

Brad is an intelligent man, whether "educated" or not and it's great he has a strong resolve to not get caught up in the nonsense.

I can't understand how you seen that..LOL on my end the dislike button has been COMPLETELY wiped away from being able to see how many disliked it. So how are you seeing the dislike now?

​@@jerseyf8985 I'm on Chromebook and I still see dislikes. They're going to eventually be gone from every device.

@@memetherapy oh okay I was wondering. I’m on an iPhone, my laptop devices, and even my kids chrome didn’t show them. Then a lot of RU-vidrs have been talking about the dislike in gone now in their videos. I was wondering how you seen it. It was the first comment I read lately that could see them. Thanks for writing back. Yeah it was the one thing a lot of RU-vidrs was upset about because they said, “how can they know what to not post, or what to fix, etc if they took away what they can’t see.” It’s been frustrating a lot of people I see to please a certain few people. Thanks for telling me I was so confused on how you seen them when no one has seen them in days.

Thanks Thomas ♥️