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According to a National Opinion Research Council poll taken in 2000, about half of whites in the United States believe that racial inequality is caused by a "lack of motivation and willpower on the part of blacks."
That just restates a centuries-old racial stereotype: that blacks are lazy and not too bright. An additional 25 years won't make it go away, either.
"The problem is not race; it's white supremacy," Paul Butler, a professor of law at George Washington University, said in an interview. "When most white people evolve to the point where race does not matter to them, we can start talking about ending affirmative action."
Washington Post:
Courtland Milloy: A Ruling Not Entirely Of This Reality.
Comments
Hillary Clinton has blue eyes now.
Posted by: pinche | June 26, 2003 12:45 PM
Hillary Clinton has blue eyes now.
And your point is what exactly?
Posted by: lia | June 26, 2003 3:09 PM
Hillary Clinton has blue eyes now.
She used to have brown eyes.
That's my point.
Moving on...
Posted by: pinche | June 26, 2003 3:58 PM
That's my point.
And what exactly does her change in eye color have to do with this post?
Posted by: lia | June 26, 2003 5:51 PM
what does your arguing with me have to do with it?
Posted by: pinche | June 27, 2003 8:13 AM
Doug, I also have no idea what your comment has to do with the post. But I'd like to know what you're getting at - please elaborate. :)
Posted by: david | June 27, 2003 8:24 AM
doug is not alone in making this observation. one of the predominant images of white american privilege is the blonde blue-eyed (size six) woman. in making this color switch, hillary has brought herself closer to this particular image. i think it's interesting.
Posted by: adriana | June 27, 2003 11:08 AM
Thanks for this post, Adam...I always question people who claim that race is no longer an "issue" by asking why they feel a greater percentage of people of color are in prison compared to total population. Because, really, if yr going to say that "race doesn't matter" - you pretty much are saying that people of color are inferior.
As far as Hilary Clinton's eye color...is it possible that focusing on what Hilary does or does not do to make herself more appealing might be an issue of sexism? Would it be an issue if a male politician made himself more appealing to attract votes? Not to say that Hilary is admirable or that it's no big deal that she has changed her eye color, but I do wonder why such a big deal is made of her. I think her power is very threatening to a lot of people, and I think that needs to be questioned, as well.
Posted by: drublood | June 27, 2003 1:07 PM
dru blood that has nothign to do with it.
when dukakis sat in a tank with a stupid helmet on his head, people made a big deal about that.
and what about sir clinton's sex practices. that was pretty focused, no?
anyone in potential power, or already in power gets the evil eye, in my opinion.
as far as appearance is concerned, they are always making references to mark warner's appearance, as well as the appearance of John Kerry (muscular, lantern jawed, etc.), and Kucinich, because apparently, how a man looks represents his ability to hold power.
i can tell you that as a 6'4" 225lb white man, I am consistently presented with how I come across to people, even other men. i am "aggressive, good looking, bold, mean," whatever.
is that sexism? or is it sexism when it's a woman.
my point, really, wasn't a point. i saw 2028, racism, and it just popped into my head, "hillary has blue eyes. we like blue eyes. it's a symbol of power and control and beauty."
i kind of like hillary, personally.
Posted by: pinche | June 27, 2003 2:45 PM
So you posted a non sequitor simply to get attention?
adam's post was about racism and privilege, which you know quite well are important themes for many of us. You're essentially belittling the issue with your diversion. Please, Doug, stop the inanity. We get enough drivel from wankers we don't know.
Posted by: xowie | June 27, 2003 5:23 PM
i didn't do it to get attention. i think that it plays out very well, mr. attitude problem.
Posted by: pinche | June 28, 2003 10:55 AM
xowie,
and if you start acting like a civilized person instead of a reactionary asshole, who knows what you can accomplish.
not that I have anything to say about what a person does.
Posted by: pinche | June 28, 2003 11:01 AM
Gee and I thought we were friends. Actus non facit reum, nisi mens sit rea, and in your case, it certainly does.
Posted by: xowie | June 28, 2003 11:19 AM
I don't think you've ever treated me as a friend.
If you have, maybe I'm forgetting something.
Let's have lunch.
Posted by: pinche | June 28, 2003 11:50 AM