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I came across this is little story today, it's not breaking news.  I suspect that a member of the housekeeping staff knows something about the bomb threat that required the sweep for weapons.

https://apnews.com/article/new-jersey-newark-bomb-threats-d0a59b80d460f9354f6bfe86f65475c6

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According to police in Secaucus, the bomb threat — which later was determined to be bogus — was called in to Hudson Regional Hospital on July 18. During a search, bomb detection dogs led investigators to an unlocked office closet containing dozens of firearms.

Among the weapons were 11 handguns and 27 rifles or shotguns, according to police. The closet also contained a .45 caliber semi-automatic rifle with a high-capacity magazine that was determined to be an assault rifle, and a 14-round high-capacity handgun magazine.

The arrested the guy the next day. 

What the heck do you think this guy was doing? It sounds very ominous that he was keeping those weapons there. 

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toomuchbaloney said:

What an obvious attempt to gaslight me and the thread.  

Sure, sure... says the person who believes that fascism is found among leftists.  

Just because fascism was originally a "right group" doesn't mean that other groups cannot have fascist ideas. 

 

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ZyzzFan said:

If you won't admit its black supremacist rhetoric will you at least admit its incredibly racist and hurtful to white people

 

No because you can't hurt white people with racism, only make them feel uncomfortable or some non sense like that. You know because POC have no power? Even when they are senators, justices and even the POTUS. It is the left that think POC are so inferior that they cannot do anything harmful or racist to white people, even when in positions of power.... 

Or that this person can't be racist because she is not white and has no power to inflict harm on white people. So her harmful remarks are just fine. Perhaps this member thinks white people deserve it? 

 

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ZyzzFan said:

If you won't admit its black supremacist rhetoric will you at least admit its incredibly racist and hurtful to white people

 

It's hurtful to white people... so? 

It's clearly not related to your made up claim that is an example of "black supremacy". It's related to the ability of white people to ignore a couple hundred years of brutal oppression and racism to whine about their hurt feelings.

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toomuchbaloney said:

It's hurtful to white people... so? 

It's clearly not related to your made up claim that is an example of "black supremacy". It's related to the ability of white people to ignore a couple hundred years of brutal oppression and racism to whine about their hurt feelings.

No body ignores the history. Couldn't even if they tried. 

Pointing put the same evil hatred that was part of that history which is freely allowed now by some, is not whining about hurt feelings. Allowing it to continue without challenge will lead to very bad things. Just look at that history. 

Please tell me why is it perfectly acceptable for people to say such hateful things? Regardless of their race? 

So saying white people are evil and the rest of the vile comments is perfectly okay because of the 100s years of brutal oppression? Towards people who did not brutalize anyone? But merely share an appearance? 

Should we treat Muslims the same way for 1000 of years of brutal terrorist attacks by people who claim to do them in the name of the religion? 

When people remain silent in the face of hate and prejudice, toward any group,  human tragedy occurs. History has proven that time and again. 

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Does this person like he's believes in black supremacy? 

Nick Cannon: 

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How about this ? 

This person called put for violence. 

"A Rutgers University professor said, "We got to take these motherf---kers out," when discussing White people in September." 

Like, the thing I want to say to you is we got to take these motherf-----rs out. But, like, we can't say that, right? We can't say, like, I don't believe in a project of violence. I truly don't," Cooper said.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/new-jersey-professor-on-white-people-I-want-to-say-we-got-to-take-these-motherf-kers-out

This is but 2 examples of many. Racist vitriol like this is evil regardless of the race of person saying it. 


 

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Lyrikleee said:

Democrats. So they can continue to convince POC that they are hopless victims and need them to help. They cannot possible be successful on their own. You know? They need the white democrats to take care of them..... 

Am I mistaken or is that racist??? 

LOL

That's projection. Trump is the political figure that whines about victimization and tells his devoted rally attendees that they are victims too. That's an interesting opinion that you have about black people and the reasons that they may support a Democrat in politics.  I wonder who told you these things because I've seen no supporting evidence to add credibility to your thinking. 

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Lyrikleee said:

Do you think that she thinks the same thing about black people? 

Everyone should be upset about blatant open racism. Some frustrations at her job hey? Wow. She a d others like her have said a whole lot more. But I think you know that. ..

 

Go ahead...assume that you know what she thinks and assign intentions to her words that have no relationship to the "black supremacy" that they are supposed to represent...according to ZyzzFan.  The concept that a black women might be angry about the attitudes or actions of white people is apparently uncomfortable and upsetting to some of the members here.  I wonder why? 

Terms like racism, prejudice or discrimination are not interchangeable. 

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toomuchbaloney said:

LOL

That's projection. Trump is the political figure that whines about victimization and tells his devoted rally attendees that they are victims too. That's an interesting opinion that you have about black people and the reasons that they may support a Democrat in politics.  I wonder who told you these things because I've seen no supporting evidence to add credibility to your thinking. 

Oh. Did I say they they support democrats in the absolute? No. I see people as individuals not race or political party. However the POC who do support Republicans are often called uncle Tom or worse. Going to pretend that doesn't happen? Or find some excuse for it? It's okay to be racist to some POC? Depending on their political party? 

However the democrats have done a great job in telling minorities they are perpetual victims. That they need special government programs and special treatment to get into universities. Do they not think minorities can do this on their own merrit or skill? They can't manage to get themselves voter ID? 

What does Trump have to do with this? Again, calling out racist ideologies and  prejudice isn't thinking one is a victim. 

Several examples of racist language by racist people have been provided. Instead of calling out the racism, you make excuses and deflect to what a group of people did 100 years ago. Then apply it to people today that look simular. 

The difference being is that I would call out all racism not just the racism that fits my ideology. 

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toomuchbaloney said:

Go ahead...assume that you know what she thinks and assign intentions to her words that have no relationship to the "black supremacy" that they are supposed to represent...according to ZyzzFan.  The concept that a black women might be angry about the attitudes or actions of white people is apparently uncomfortable and upsetting to some of the members here.  I wonder why? 

Terms like racism, prejudice or discrimination are not interchangeable. 

She wasn't expressing anger toward white people attitudes or actions. She was calling white people evil. 

Do you suppose a person who is a victim of a crime by a minority would be given the same grace? If they associated the crime to POC and called them evil? Cuz they were angry? 

Yes. Blantant racism and hate tend to make people uncomfortable. And so it should. So what?

 

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ZyzzFan said:

What system?  The American system that awards equal opportunity to all citizens.  The system where justice is blind?  This is the greatest nation in the world.  

One bigoted black supremacist's victim mentality or some angry racist nurse's posts on a message board does not change that. 

 

Yes, the American system that considered black people to be livestock property; maintained or sold according to the wishes of the owner.  That American system that agreed to consider all nonfree, indentured or indigenous people to count 3/5 of one free white man in the national census.  The system that denied women the right to vote until the 20th century.

There's that intentionally inflammarory language of "black supremacy" that you haven't supported with a single example. Are you projecting the role of "angry racist" onto one of the members in this thread? 

In my view, you would benefit from review of what the term "racist" means. 

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ZyzzFan said:

If you won't admit its black supremacist rhetoric will you at least admit its incredibly racist and hurtful to white people

 

YOU called it "black supremacy" yet nothing in the words or content that YOU linked referenced or implied superiority of blacks. That means that your claims that her comments were examples of "black supremacy" are unproven and without evidence.  It's simply YOUR belief and  opinion.  Why would I admit something that is not in evidence?

I'm sorry that it's so troubling for you that some white people feel so offended and hurt by the emotional opinions of a black woman.  Are you hurt by her words? 

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