Based all3! Yes, all lives matter doesn't refute Black Lives Matter, so anyone saying it in response to a BLM protest probably means something else.

Posted by all3 on 7/11/2020 5:41:00 PM (view original):
It's not, or at least shouldn't be. That doesn't remotely address why so many people seem to think saying "All lives matter." is somehow refuting that "Black lives matter.", because it doesn't in any way. This honestly seems like another case of you looking for something to argue.

An entire movement not only disagrees with you but also hopes for you to get a clue, because if people like you don’t, it’s going to come to more violence. That’s reality. How can you not just wise up and UNDERSTAND the ACTUAL point instead of buzzwording your way into an eventual confrontation that you WILL lose? We all know what a small- minded man you are from your posts here. You probably should change that before you end up like the next Karen or Ken and are either in jail or get your *** handed to you in a VERY high hat.

I quote Dino (I Don't do that often!)

Anyone saying "all lives matter" is someone who CAN'T say "Black Lives matter"

Simple truth.

Posted by laramiebob on 7/11/2020 7:37:00 PM (view original):
I quote Dino (I Don't do that often!)

Anyone saying "all lives matter" is someone who CAN'T say "Black Lives matter"

Simple truth.

This is TOTAL BS. I, and many others feel that Black lives matter, but that All lives matter is much more inclusive and equal. Should we need to go through the entire racial list when we speak and say Black lives matter and Brown lives matter, and Red lives matter, and Yellow lives matter, and White lives matter and Green lives matter (for Kermit and space aliens), and whatever else you want to add? Why NOT ALL lives matter?

Because white lives have always mattered in this society. It's NOT necessary to "slogan" for equal treatment for white folks. It's a deflection pure and simple.

But, you DO have a point. Why is it that Black folks get to raise our awareness of their plight thru the slogan BLM (and NO ONE that I'm aware of) is clamoring (and protesting and/or marching/demonstrating) in our streets for our Red skinned brothers and sisters. Seems to me that, HERE in America, their plight is much worse, much more aggrieved than our current populace of black folks, who IN Comparison ONLY have it much better on average!

Where is the outrage amongst white-eyes and "black white folks"???

RED LIVES MATTER! (TOO, just as much!)

I'll leave it to the latinos and latinas to speak for themselves.
As well as all the Asians amongst us!

And you know what? Us OLD WHITE GUYS MATTER, TOO!
We're who made this whole mess possible............. and happen!
For good OR Bad!

Time for you to make it whatever you like.
BUT, you won't take MY Constitutionally guaranteed FREEDOMS away from me short of death.

I will point out that I have NO guarantee that I won't be required to wear a mask in public to save random American lives!
Nor does my free speech right allow me to holler fire in a public enclosure filled with people.

Or smoke where a LAW was legally enacted banning my smoking at some specific location.
These are all examples that NO freedom is absolute because our Constitution is alive and well and still breathing.
And damn worth fighting to preserve.

The answer to all3's question is that no one disagrees that white lives matter.

Clearly, some disagree that Black Lives Matter.

And SOME just can't find the ability to actually SAY Black Lives Matter.

That leaves the rest of us to speculate just WHY that is?

In some cases the answer is rather obvious.
We already KNOW whom they side with in this persistent National blot on our honor.
And contrary to what the POTUS claims, there are NOT good people among those who espouse white supremacy.
Just fearful haters!

Still nobody has come close to answering why it is a firable (is that a word?) "offense" to say "All lives matter.".
NOTHING about that comment downplays anyone's desire for equality; in fact it promotes it.

It's the subtext, all. We see the subtext.

And all lives don't matter until black lives matter.

IMO, saying all lives matter should NOT be a firing offense.
But in Arizona you work at your employer's discretion.
You can be terminated for ANYTHING!

Thus, the employer makes the call. It ain't up to ME who he fires or doesn't fire.
That's on him/her. They pay the price.
Firing employees for speaking their mind isn't a way to keep quality employees..............or many thinking customers!

Maybe not, but is is a good way to get rid of tone deaf, racist ********.

Posted by laramiebob on 7/13/2020 7:41:00 PM (view original):
IMO, saying all lives matter should NOT be a firing offense.
But in Arizona you work at your employer's discretion.
You can be terminated for ANYTHING!

Thus, the employer makes the call. It ain't up to ME who he fires or doesn't fire.
That's on him/her. They pay the price.
Firing employees for speaking their mind isn't a way to keep quality employees..............or many thinking customers!

Also this. Most people have figured out how to navigate their political opinions at work, you know, like big boys who use the potty. Conservatives have not. Maybe they should fight more for workers rights?

right to work states suck.

Come on Uofa, ""Conservatives have not."? Is that why so many athletes are going to be "navigating their political opinions at work" when team sports start back up? They sure as heck ain't conservatives. The crap you try top pass-off keeps getting browner and thicker.

Gotta agree about the right-to-work state comments.

Shocking, you don't get it. As times change certain ideas and thoughts fall out of favor and are thus not tolerated, especially in the workplace. Don Draper ain't walking through that door, ya know? LeBron doesn't really say anything controversial in today's society. The people that have a problem with him saying it though, they give themselves away i.e, Laura Ingraham.

You want to get away with that All Lives Matter ****? Fight for better labor laws. Or evolve.