violinnewb Posted July 1, 2021 Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Strad O Various Jr. said: We know you're pretty right wing, now you're defending Zuckerman's racist behavior? right wing? lol so binary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strad O Various Jr. Posted July 1, 2021 Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 Studies on racist attitudes have found somewhat less than 50% of people having clear racist attitudes, but those racist people are twice as likely to be Republican (right wing) as Democrat, what is an almost entirely right wing phenomenon is the wholesale denial that racism exists and is a important issue we need to deal with today. That is mostly what we have been seeing here, and that is why I linked it to the right wing, not because it is racist, but because it is the denying that racism exists or is a problem, I've yet to hear a Democrat with that attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Burgess Posted July 1, 2021 Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Strad O Various Jr. said: The comments by Zuckerman were clearly racist and would be interpreted as such by a large segment of the population, regardless of what our right wing fanatics would say. So you're claiming that those who happen to see things your way will agree with you? Well isn't that remarkable! "first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strad O Various Jr. Posted July 1, 2021 Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, David Burgess said: So you're claiming that those who happen to see things your way will agree with you? Well isn't that remarkable! "first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye." You're the one that's defending racism, not me! Even though you won't come out and say it, that's what you are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arglebargle Posted July 1, 2021 Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, Strad O Various Jr. said: You're the one that's defending racism, not me! Even though you won't come out and say it, that's what you are doing. You are a horrible racist and should be ashamed of yourself. Prove you aren't, racist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Burgess Posted July 1, 2021 Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 Just now, Strad O Various Jr. said: You're the one that's defending racism, not me! Bullshit! Why do you repeatedly rely on false accusations? I hope you will be able to use this thread as an opportunity to reflect on your own bigotry, prejudice, and negligent assigning of stereotypes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strad O Various Jr. Posted July 1, 2021 Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 I'm not racist because I judge people based on their individual ideas and comments, not their race, its not racist to try and fight racism, or you can just roll over and let it control your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violinnewb Posted July 1, 2021 Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 11 minutes ago, Strad O Various Jr. said: Studies on racist attitudes have found somewhat less than 50% of people having clear racist attitudes, but those racist people are twice as likely to be Republican (right wing) as Democrat, what is an almost entirely right wing phenomenon is the wholesale denial that racism exists and is a important issue we need to deal with today. That is mostly what we have been seeing here, and that is why I linked it to the right wing, not because it is racist, but because it is the denying that racism exists or is a problem, I've yet to hear a Democrat with that attitude. ....and THAT's how stereotypes begin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violinnewb Posted July 1, 2021 Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, Strad O Various Jr. said: I'm not racist because I judge people based on their individual ideas and comments, not their race, its not racist to try and fight racism, or you can just roll over and let it control your life. Wait. But a person who can show sympathy for Zukerman, a person who immediately recognized and apologized for his mistakes, is a racist? Isn't that the gist of your earlier comments? Isn't Zukerman's acknowledgement and apology a step in the fight against racism? I am not entirely sure I see the flow of your logic, or lack thereof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Burgess Posted July 1, 2021 Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 10 minutes ago, Strad O Various Jr. said: I'm not racist because I judge people based on their individual ideas and comments, not their race, its not racist to try and fight racism, or you can just roll over and let it control your life. So those who don't happen to be in lock-step agreement with you are rolling over and letting racism run their lives? What other absurd claims would you like to make? And who appointed you judge and jury? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strad O Various Jr. Posted July 1, 2021 Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, violinnewb said: Wait. But a person who can show sympathy for Zukerman, a person who immediately recognized and apologized for his mistakes, is a racist? Isn't that the gist of your earlier comments? Isn't Zukerman's acknowledgement and apology a step in the fight against racism? I am not entirely sure I see the flow of your logic, or lack thereof. You seem to be unaware that Zukerman has a long history of racists comments against Asians and other aspiring violinists, maybe you need to go back and read the OPs thread with the comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violinnewb Posted July 1, 2021 Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 A person once told me that if you are not the intended target or a part of the intended targets' group, the best way to show support is to just be there. Over-zealous and hyperbolic arguments from non-minority persons in support of equal rights and diversity do not go very far with me. I applaud and can respect most of the comments about racism, sexism, anti-labelers, Markie supporters, anti-vibrato baroque movement, etc...but I certainly cannot respect people who try so hard to be the poster child of a movement if that person is not a part of the intended targeted group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violinnewb Posted July 1, 2021 Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 Just now, Strad O Various Jr. said: You seem to be unaware that Zukerman has a long history of racists comments against Asians and other aspiring violinists, maybe you need to go back and read the OPs thread with the comments. Wait. Let's deal with the present. Someone's past doesn't necessarily discount someone's current actions. I am well aware of some of the statements Zukerman has made regarding Asians. What is at issue here is that he is showing remorse and apologizing. What world do we live in if we cannot acknowledge the present and attempts at course-correcting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strad O Various Jr. Posted July 1, 2021 Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 So now you accept that his statements were racist when you initially denied it, that's progress too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violinnewb Posted July 1, 2021 Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, Strad O Various Jr. said: So now you accept that his statements were racist when you initially denied it, that's progress too! Nope. Show me where I said that please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Holmes Posted July 1, 2021 Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 Before this conversation goes further, I am going to lock it. The news is relevant to our industry, but I suspect the discussion, and various viewpoints held, will inevitably become circular and without resolution. My best to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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