• Oprah

    From Aaron Thomas@1:275/99 to All on Monday, March 15, 2021 01:11:12
    I've figured out why Oprah decided to have an enjoyable converation about alleged racism in the royal family: Not only to weaken our ally state Great Britain, but also to cause deeper division between blacks & whites. Too many blacks voted Republican in 2020 and people like Oprah are taking a stand against it.

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  • From Jeff Thiele@1:387/26 to Aaron Thomas on Monday, March 15, 2021 11:06:00
    On 15 Mar 2021, Aaron Thomas said the following...
    I've figured out why Oprah decided to have an enjoyable converation about alleged racism in the royal family: Not only to weaken our ally state Great Britain, but also to cause deeper division between blacks &
    whites. Too many blacks voted Republican in 2020 and people like Oprah
    are taking a stand against it.

    It's what the interviewees wanted to talk about. Do you think Oprah should've been like, "Oh, no, we can't talk about *that*!"

    Pointing out racism does not cause deeper divisions between blacks and
    whites. Rather, it causes deeper divisions between non-racists and racists. Given that most of the racists are white and most of the blacks are non-racists, and both of those are the loudest voices concerning racism, it might seem to be black vs. white upon casual observation. However, the considerable and growing number of white non-racists easily dispels that
    myth. I can tell you for a fact that pointing out racism does not cause
    deeper divisions between blacks and non-racist whites.

    Jeff.

    "For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." -- H. L. Mencken, who indeed was a racist thereby proving himself right.

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  • From Brian Klauss@1:104/116 to Aaron Thomas on Monday, March 15, 2021 16:18:00
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    I've figured out why Oprah decided to have an enjoyable converation
    about alleged racism in the royal family: Not only to weaken our
    ally state Great Britain, but also to cause deeper division between
    blacks & whites. Too many blacks voted Republican in 2020 and people
    like Oprah are taking a stand against it.

    I had this whole diatribe written and then reread your last sentence,
    "Too many blacks voted Republican in 2020 and people like Oprah are
    taking a stand against it." Ultimately, what is your argument?


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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:275/99 to Jeff Thiele on Monday, March 15, 2021 23:09:56
    Pointing out racism does not cause deeper divisions between blacks and whites. Rather, it causes deeper divisions between non-racists and

    I don't see it that way. Why doesn't Oprah point out that Queen Elizabeth II and all her descendants are part black? If the baby were to have brown skin,
    it would be as much the Queen's fault as it is Meghan's fault.

    racists. Given that most of the racists are white and most of the blacks are non-racists, and both of those are the loudest voices concerning

    That's a hilarious generalization. I don't see it that way. It's offensive to say that most whites are racist, and it's ridiculous to say that most blacks are non-racists. Where did you get those statistics from? They sound faulty.

    dispels that myth. I can tell you for a fact that pointing out racism
    does not cause deeper divisions between blacks and non-racist whites.

    You can tell me for an opinion but that's not a fact.

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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:275/99 to Brian Klauss on Monday, March 15, 2021 23:18:53
    I had this whole diatribe written and then reread your last sentence,
    "Too many blacks voted Republican in 2020 and people like Oprah are
    taking a stand against it." Ultimately, what is your argument?

    Oprah wants to convert more blacks to Democrat by telling them that the
    royal family is racist.

    I know, "Meghan said it," not Oprah. But by publishing this interview, Oprah "said it." She knows what she's doing. Ask black people who saw the interview if they would feel comfortable visiting Buckingham Palace.

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  • From Jeff Thiele@1:387/26 to Aaron Thomas on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 11:50:12
    On 15 Mar 2021, Aaron Thomas said the following...
    Pointing out racism does not cause deeper divisions between blacks an whites. Rather, it causes deeper divisions between non-racists and
    I don't see it that way. Why doesn't Oprah point out that Queen
    Elizabeth II and all her descendants are part black? If the baby were to have brown skin, it would be as much the Queen's fault as it is Meghan's fault.

    How you see it and how it is are apparently two different things. Is that Oprah's responsibility?

    racists. Given that most of the racists are white and most of the bla are non-racists, and both of those are the loudest voices concerning

    That's a hilarious generalization. I don't see it that way. It's
    offensive to say that most whites are racist, and it's ridiculous to say that most blacks are non-racists. Where did you get those statistics
    from? They sound faulty.

    Perhaps because that's not what I said. Read it again.

    dispels that myth. I can tell you for a fact that pointing out racism does not cause deeper divisions between blacks and non-racist whites.

    You can tell me for an opinion but that's not a fact.

    It doesn't cause deeper divisions for me, and that's a fact. BLM, whose whole raison d'etre is pointing out racism, has quite a lot of white allies. If
    what you're saying is true, that support should be dwindling. But it is not;
    it is growing.

    Jeff.

    "For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." -- H. L. Mencken, who indeed was a racist thereby proving himself right.

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  • From Jeff Thiele@1:387/26 to Aaron Thomas on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 13:23:42
    On 15 Mar 2021, Aaron Thomas said the following...
    Oprah wants to convert more blacks to Democrat by telling them that the royal family is racist.

    That's quite the conspiracy theory you've got there. Americans switch US political parties based on their perception of the British royal family? Are you aware -- really, really aware -- of how absurd that sounds?

    Jeff.

    "For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." -- H. L. Mencken, who indeed was a racist thereby proving himself right.

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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:275/99 to Jeff Thiele on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 17:35:03
    How you see it and how it is are apparently two different things. Is that Oprah's responsibility?

    She knows that Queen Elizabeth is black, but it's not convenient for her to point it out. For Oprah, it's all about making black people feel victimized by whites.

    It doesn't cause deeper divisions for me, and that's a fact. BLM, whose whole raison d'etre is pointing out racism, has quite a lot of white allies. If what you're saying is true, that support should be dwindling. But it is not; it is growing.

    Alternatively, if it were Meghan Markle's black mom who had concerns about the baby having white skin, do you think Oprah (or her producers) would give life to that story? I get it that Oprah's the interviewer, but their dialogue was pre-planned. Oprah's reaction to the "skin color" thing was fake. She made it sound like she had never heard a racist comment in her entire life. Real
    people have thicker skin than that.

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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:275/99 to Jeff Thiele on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 17:36:54
    That's quite the conspiracy theory you've got there. Americans switch US political parties based on their perception of the British royal family? Are you aware -- really, really aware -- of how absurd that sounds?

    I apologize, for there are things that you don't get: anti-white attitudes are fertilizer for Democrat votes during harvest season. The more uncomfortable black people can be made to feel around white people, the more the Democrats win. (Although it should be a victory for Republicans instead, if people would wake up!)

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  • From Lee Lofaso@2:203/2 to Aaron Thomas on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 21:02:47
    Hello Aaron,

    I've figured out why Oprah decided to have an enjoyable converation about alleged racism in the royal family: Not only to weaken our ally state Great
    Britain, but also to cause deeper division between blacks & whites. Too many
    blacks voted Republican in 2020 and people like Oprah are taking a stand against it.

    If Republican candidates want black folks to vote for them, they
    are going to have to give them what they want. Otherwise, black folks
    will vote for someone else who will.

    --Lee

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  • From Jeff Thiele@1:387/26 to Aaron Thomas on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 19:21:05
    On 16 Mar 2021, Aaron Thomas said the following...
    She knows that Queen Elizabeth is black, but it's not convenient for her to point it out. For Oprah, it's all about making black people feel victimized by whites.

    No, it's about pointing out racism.

    Alternatively, if it were Meghan Markle's black mom who had concerns
    about the baby having white skin, do you think Oprah (or her producers) would give life to that story? I get it that Oprah's the interviewer,
    but their dialogue was pre-planned. Oprah's reaction to the "skin color" thing was fake. She made it sound like she had never heard a racist comment in her entire life. Real people have thicker skin than that.

    Perhaps, but Markle's mom wasn't the one making the comments, was she?

    You sound pretty offended. Maybe you should have thicker skin than that.

    Jeff.

    "For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." -- H. L. Mencken, who indeed was a racist thereby proving himself right.

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  • From Jeff Thiele@1:387/26 to Aaron Thomas on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 19:22:36
    On 16 Mar 2021, Aaron Thomas said the following...
    That's quite the conspiracy theory you've got there. Americans switch political parties based on their perception of the British royal fami Are you aware -- really, really aware -- of how absurd that sounds?
    I apologize, for there are things that you don't get: anti-white
    attitudes are fertilizer for Democrat votes during harvest season. The more uncomfortable black people can be made to feel around white people, the more the Democrats win. (Although it should be a victory for Republicans instead, if people would wake up!)

    Is this "harvest season?" Seems a little early to me. That, and I think the rest of your argument is BS, too. Do you have any proof to back it up?

    Jeff.

    "For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." -- H. L. Mencken, who indeed was a racist thereby proving himself right.

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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:275/99 to Jeff Thiele on Thursday, March 18, 2021 01:53:00
    No, it's about pointing out racism.

    Racism is a gimmick, and this gimmick affects everyone. People of all colors are affected by racism, and if the color ratio is disproportionate, then I
    make no apology for that. Oprah's production team made that entire interview revolve around the racism allegation. It's all that anyone takes away from it, other than the fact that the white boy is treating his black wife like trash and then selling their dirty laundry to that snake Oprah.

    Both Prince Harry and Oprah are a disgrace to their countries, and poor Meghan just thought it would be cool to be new blood in the palace.

    My sympathy is for everyone involved except for Harry & Oprah. They both have poor judgement.

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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:275/99 to Jeff Thiele on Thursday, March 18, 2021 01:57:33
    Is this "harvest season?" Seems a little early to me. That, and I think the rest of your argument is BS, too. Do you have any proof to back it
    up?

    The BLM guy said "we elected you Joe Biden." Did Joe win the black vote?

    What choice did black people have when the media was lying saying that covid affects black more than other colors? Would any sane black person vote for Trump then?

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  • From Jeff Thiele@1:387/26 to Aaron Thomas on Thursday, March 18, 2021 11:05:09
    On 18 Mar 2021, Aaron Thomas said the following...
    Racism is a gimmick, and this gimmick affects everyone. People of all colors are affected by racism, and if the color ratio is
    disproportionate, then I make no apology for that. Oprah's production
    team made that entire interview revolve around the racism allegation.
    It's all that anyone takes away from it, other than the fact that the white boy is treating his black wife like trash and then selling their dirty laundry to that snake Oprah.

    Both Prince Harry and Oprah are a disgrace to their countries, and poor Meghan just thought it would be cool to be new blood in the palace.

    My sympathy is for everyone involved except for Harry & Oprah. They both have poor judgement.

    Why are you so offended by an Oprah interview? It's like you're taking it personally or something.

    Jeff.

    "For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." -- H. L. Mencken, who indeed was a racist thereby proving himself right.

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  • From Jeff Thiele@1:387/26 to Aaron Thomas on Thursday, March 18, 2021 11:22:20
    On 18 Mar 2021, Aaron Thomas said the following...
    Is this "harvest season?" Seems a little early to me. That, and I thi the rest of your argument is BS, too. Do you have any proof to back i up?

    The BLM guy said "we elected you Joe Biden." Did Joe win the black vote?

    Yes, he did. That's not proof of any "harvest season," though. It only means that he won it. Trump called athletes that peacefully knelt in protest of police brutality "sons of bitches" and consistently criticized BLM while decidedly *not* condemning violence by white supremacists. Can you blame them for voting for Trump?

    What choice did black people have when the media was lying saying that covid affects black more than other colors? Would any sane black person vote for Trump then?

    The media did not lie. You might think they said that more Black people get COVID than others, which is false, but that's not what they said. They
    said that Black people are considerably more at risk of complications if they do contract COVID, which is true.

    Trump's handling of the pandemic was horrendous. People of all
    demographic varieties were affected and I have no doubt that this played a
    role in his election loss.

    This also is no proof of "harvesting season." Trump's racism (via
    "selective outrage") almost certainly played a part in his loss, though.
    People are not wrong for pointing out racism. Instead of blaming the
    messenger, Republicans should address the root cause of the problem.

    Jeff.

    "For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." -- H. L. Mencken, who indeed was a racist thereby proving himself right.

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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:275/99 to Jeff Thiele on Thursday, March 18, 2021 16:43:40
    Why are you so offended by an Oprah interview? It's like you're taking it personally or something.

    I'm offended because I'm a British American and she's trashing my motherland.

    I'm especially offended because she's doing it to gain political points for
    the Democrats.

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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:275/99 to Jeff Thiele on Thursday, March 18, 2021 16:52:38
    The media did not lie. You might think they said that more Black people get COVID than others, which is false, but that's not what they said.

    But you don't even know which media outlet I'm quoting and you're saying "They didn't say that." You're defending them without even knowing who "they" are.

    They said that Black people are considerably more at risk of
    complications if they do contract COVID, which is true.

    Here's what CNN says:
    "Black Americans have more existing medical issues, less access to healthcare, and are more likely to work in unstable jobs."

    That's all BS.

    More existing medical issues than who? Black people are more likely to have sickle cell anemia than whites. Is that what they're basing their generalization on?

    Less access to healthcare? Everyone has access to healthcare in the USA. There's no more healthcare for whites than there is for blacks.

    More likely to work in unstable jobs? That's crap.

    It's all crap Jeff. I understand that perhaps you were assaulted by a Republican at a young age, but he can't hurt you anymore and the Republicans
    of today are only trying to help.

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  • From Jeff Thiele@1:387/26 to Aaron Thomas on Thursday, March 18, 2021 19:55:09
    On 18 Mar 2021, Aaron Thomas said the following...
    I'm offended because I'm a British American and she's trashing my motherland.

    I'm especially offended because she's doing it to gain political points for the Democrats.

    Wait, I thought only liberals got offended and really should have thinker
    skins than that. Where's that British stiff upper lip?

    Jeff.

    "For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." -- H. L. Mencken, who indeed was a racist thereby proving himself right.

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  • From Jeff Thiele@1:387/26 to Aaron Thomas on Thursday, March 18, 2021 20:00:56
    On 18 Mar 2021, Aaron Thomas said the following...
    The media did not lie. You might think they said that more Black peop get COVID than others, which is false, but that's not what they said.

    But you don't even know which media outlet I'm quoting and you're saying "They didn't say that." You're defending them without even knowing who "they" are.

    I took a guess at what you were referring to. I know how misinformation works.

    Here's what CNN says:
    "Black Americans have more existing medical issues, less access to healthcare, and are more likely to work in unstable jobs."

    That's all BS.

    Is it? Proof?

    More existing medical issues than who? Black people are more likely to have sickle cell anemia than whites. Is that what they're basing their generalization on?

    Non-blacks, obviously. I doubt that sickle-cell anemia is the sole basis for the statistic. It sounds like you need to do some more research before
    calling them liars.

    Less access to healthcare? Everyone has access to healthcare in the USA. There's no more healthcare for whites than there is for blacks.

    Nope. People with money and/or insurance get much better healthcare than
    those without. If you think anyone can go to the ER and get treated, try
    going there for treatment of long-term conditions such as cancer.

    More likely to work in unstable jobs? That's crap.

    Proof?

    It's all crap Jeff. I understand that perhaps you were assaulted by a Republican at a young age, but he can't hurt you anymore and the Republicans of today are only trying to help.

    I *was* a Republican at a young age. I evolved. The Republicans of today are only in it for themselves. What does a Republican say when they don't want to admit they're a Republican? "I vote for what's best for me and my family."

    Jeff.

    "For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." -- H. L. Mencken, who indeed was a racist thereby proving himself right.

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  • From Lee Lofaso@2:203/2 to Aaron Thomas on Friday, March 19, 2021 13:16:24
    Hello Aaron,

    No, it's about pointing out racism.

    Racism is a gimmick, and this gimmick affects everyone.

    Racism is a reality, not a gimmick, as shown by individuals
    and groups of individuals. Andrew Young once noted that we are
    all racists and bigots. What we do to overcome that racism and
    bigotry is up to us, both as individuals and as a society.

    Recent events have shown we have a long way to go.

    People of all colors are affected by racism, and if the color ratio is disproportionate, then I make no apology for that. Oprah's production team made that entire interview revolve around the racism allegation. It's all that anyone takes away from it, other than the fact that the white boy is treating his black wife like trash and then selling their dirty laundry to that snake Oprah.

    Racism existed before, during, and after the Oprah interview.
    Does that make the Queen a racist just because somebody else said
    so? Remember what Andrew Young said so many years ago. He was right
    then, and also right today. We are all a bunch of racists and bigots.
    Each and every one of us, the whole world over. So, what are you
    going to do about it? What are others, including myself, going to
    do about it? All I can do for myself is to do my best to do as
    Andrew Young suggested. And hope the society here also does
    the same.

    Both Prince Harry and Oprah are a disgrace to their countries, and poor Meghan just thought it would be cool to be new blood in the palace.

    What makes you any better than Harry and Meghan, or Oprah, or the
    Queen of England?

    My sympathy is for everyone involved except for Harry & Oprah. They both have poor judgement.

    Did they? What about other racists and bigots around the world?
    What makes you think the Pope is any better than anybody else?

    Not that the Queen of England is Catholic, as clearly she is not.

    --Lee

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  • From Lee Lofaso@2:203/2 to Aaron Thomas on Friday, March 19, 2021 13:16:31
    Hello Aaron,

    Is this "harvest season?" Seems a little early to me. That, and I think
    the rest of your argument is BS, too. Do you have any proof to back it
    up?

    The BLM guy said "we elected you Joe Biden." Did Joe win the black vote?

    Yes. Joe Biden won the black vote. And also the brown vote.
    And also the yellow vote. And also the red vote. And also the
    white vote. And also everybody else's vote.

    Well, almost everybody else's vote. As shown by a handful
    of sore losers who stormed the capitol building in January.

    What choice did black people have when the media was lying saying that covid
    affects black more than other colors?

    More blacks per capita died of covid than whites. As noted by
    the news media. Partly due to Trump's incompetence in dealing with
    the virus, in which he received most of the blame.

    Would any sane black person vote for Trump then?

    No. Especially those who had died as a result.

    --Lee

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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:275/99 to Jeff Thiele on Thursday, March 18, 2021 23:30:19
    "Black Americans have more existing medical issues, less access to healthcare, and are more likely to work in unstable jobs."

    That's all BS.

    Is it? Proof?

    If scientists had proof that blacks are more prone to dying from covid than whites, then that was an answer that they were seeking. But this information isn't coming from scientists, it's coming from CNN.

    Not all black people are poor. Are wealthy black people less at risk than poor? That's not something that CNN included in their fake article.

    More likely to work unstable jobs? Like who? What about Kamala? Is she in an unstable job? How about Oprah? Unstable? How about the guy who checks the gas meters? Seems pretty stable to me.

    Nope. People with money and/or insurance get much better healthcare than those without. If you think anyone can go to the ER and get treated, try

    That sounds like a regional issue. In NY, PA & NM the hospitals are required to provide stablizing treatment to everyone despite their ability to pay and despite how liberals prefer to narrate it.

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  • From Jeff Thiele@1:387/26 to Aaron Thomas on Friday, March 19, 2021 12:46:48
    If scientists had proof that blacks are more prone to dying from covid than whites, then that was an answer that they were seeking. But this information isn't coming from scientists, it's coming from CNN.

    They didn't say more prone to dying; they said more prone to complications. Here's some research from scientists: https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2020/11/deaths-from-covid-19-of-inpatien ts-by-race-and-ethnicity.html

    Not all black people are poor. Are wealthy black people less at risk
    than poor? That's not something that CNN included in their fake article.

    How is that relevant? If it's something you want to know, perhaps you could search for existing research or fund new research.

    More likely to work unstable jobs? Like who? What about Kamala? Is she
    in an unstable job? How about Oprah? Unstable? How about the guy who checks the gas meters? Seems pretty stable to me.

    Three cherry-picked examples does not a probability make.

    That sounds like a regional issue. In NY, PA & NM the hospitals are required to provide stablizing treatment to everyone despite their
    ability to pay and despite how liberals prefer to narrate it.

    "Stabilizing" being the key word. That's emergency care, not health care. The ER will help you if you go into diabetic shock, but won't provide you with medicines or other resources to manage your condition. That's a big
    difference.

    Contrast what you just said with the universal healthcare to which every
    single citizen of every single industrialized country other than the US has access.

    Jeff.

    "For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." -- H. L. Mencken, who indeed was a racist thereby proving himself right.

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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:275/99 to Lee Lofaso on Friday, March 19, 2021 11:41:08
    Each and every one of us, the whole world over. So, what are you
    going to do about it? What are others, including myself, going to

    What do Democrats do about racism? They use it to to their advantage to get votes. I guess it's time for Republicans to give that a try.

    What makes you any better than Harry and Meghan, or Oprah, or the
    Queen of England?

    I'm a better husband that Harry because I take care of my wife instead of letting Oprah do it for me. Meghan is just fine, no complaints about her. I'm
    a better American than Oprah because I don't use racism to put blacks against whites.

    Did they? What about other racists and bigots around the world?

    They have nothing to do with it. Everyone has a racist in the family. While everyone is racist (I agree with Young on that) not everyone is intentionally using race for political goals. (But Oprah sure is.)

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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:275/99 to Lee Lofaso on Friday, March 19, 2021 11:44:25
    More blacks per capita died of covid than whites. As noted by
    the news media. Partly due to Trump's incompetence in dealing with
    the virus, in which he received most of the blame.

    That don't make any sense. Trump's alleged "incomptetence" has nothing to do with blacks dying of covid at a faster rate than whites. Listen to how that sounds. It's a media trick and you fell for it.

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  • From Lee Lofaso@2:203/2 to Aaron Thomas on Friday, March 19, 2021 20:24:45
    Hello Aaron,

    Why are you so offended by an Oprah interview? It's like you're JT>taking
    it personally or something.

    I'm offended because I'm a British American and she's trashing my motherland.

    Which black woman are you blaming for all your problems?

    I'm especially offended because she's doing it to gain political points for
    the Democrats.

    The Queen is not a Democrat.
    The Queen is not a Republican.
    The Queen is the Queen of England.
    Not of any political party.

    Oprah is Oprah.
    And is not a politician, or a queen of any kind.

    Meghan is royalty. Only without the title.
    Harry is royalty. Only without the title.

    All three live in sunny California.

    Nowhere near the British Isles.

    --Lee

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  • From Lee Lofaso@2:203/2 to Aaron Thomas on Friday, March 19, 2021 20:24:50
    Hello Aaron,

    They said that Black people are considerably more at risk of
    complications if they do contract COVID, which is true.

    Here's what CNN says:
    "Black Americans have more existing medical issues, less access to healthcare, and are more likely to work in unstable jobs."

    That's all BS.

    Evrything ought to be free.

    If something is not affordable, it is not accessible.

    That includes quality heath care.

    The first of human rights is accessibility to quality health care.
    If it is not affordable, it is not accessible.

    The USA did sign the UN Declaration on Human Rights.
    Along with most other countries of the world.

    And you are saying the US does not have to live up to its
    own commitments. Shame on you. And shame on the US for not
    honoring what it told the world are its own commitments.

    More existing medical issues than who? Black people are more likely to have
    sickle cell anemia than whites. Is that what they're basing their generalization on?

    If black folks had the same access to quality health care as do
    white folks, then not as many black folks would be suffering from
    those conditions.

    Less access to healthcare?

    Less access to *quality* healthcare.

    Everyone has access to healthcare in the USA.

    Poor folks get shot. Have no insurance. Go to hospital straight
    to ER. Taxparyers foot the bill.

    Poor folks get pregnant. Have no insurance. Go to hospital and
    have baby. All at taxpayer expense.

    Poor folks get sick. Have no insurance. Go straight to ER.
    Taxpayers pick up the tab.

    Poor folks get welfare, being unable to support themselves.
    Then use SSI as means to get health care. Not quality health
    care, but health care nonetheless. Have toothache, go to
    horse doctor. Horse doctor pull out all of patient's teeth.
    No more toothache. Taxpayers foot the bill.

    That is what it is like for black folks in a white man's world.

    There's no more healthcare for whites than there is for blacks.

    More white folks have access to quality health care than any
    other race, including black folks.

    More likely to work in unstable jobs? That's crap.

    More black folks have crap jobs than white folks.
    One of the reasons being lack of access to quality health care.

    It's all crap Jeff.

    You're not black. So you would not understand.

    I understand that perhaps you were assaulted by a Republican at a young age,
    but he can't hurt you anymore and the Republicans
    of today are only trying to help.

    Every person in America has been assaulted at a young age
    by Republicans. Which is one of the main reasons why Donald
    J. Trump lost his bid for a second term.

    --Lee

    --
    Pork: the other white meat

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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to AARON THOMAS on Friday, March 19, 2021 16:09:00
    The BLM guy said "we elected you Joe Biden." Did Joe win the black vote?

    Apparently, they are not real happy with him as he has, so far, not
    followed up on some of his promises to them.

    You get what you pay, or vote, for.


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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to AARON THOMAS on Friday, March 19, 2021 16:23:00
    I'm especially offended because she's doing it to gain political points for the Democrats.

    I believe she is just doing it for attention and/or they are doing it to
    bring down the royal house.

    My impression of her is that she is a lot like some other Hollywood actresses... very attractive and very talented but also very, very crazy.


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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to AARON THOMAS on Friday, March 19, 2021 16:24:00
    More existing medical issues than who? Black people are more likely to have sickle cell anemia than whites. Is that what they're basing their generalization on?

    IIRC, they are more likely to have some other diet-related healh issues,
    like high cholestorol and diabetes, too.


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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to AARON THOMAS on Friday, March 19, 2021 16:28:00
    That sounds like a regional issue. In NY, PA & NM the hospitals are required to
    provide stablizing treatment to everyone despite their ability to pay and >despite how liberals prefer to narrate it.

    It is that way in a lot of places. However, I am not sure how many of them
    are also required not to bill those persons or use hard-collection techniques against them.


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  • From Jeff Thiele@1:387/26 to Mike Powell on Friday, March 19, 2021 19:17:39
    On 19 Mar 2021, Mike Powell said the following...
    The BLM guy said "we elected you Joe Biden." Did Joe win the black vote?
    Apparently, they are not real happy with him as he has, so far, not followed up on some of his promises to them.

    As compared to what, four more years of Trump? Context is everything.

    Jeff.

    "For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." -- H. L. Mencken, who indeed was a racist thereby proving himself right.

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  • From Jeff Thiele@1:387/26 to Mike Powell on Friday, March 19, 2021 19:25:26
    On 19 Mar 2021, Mike Powell said the following...
    I'm especially offended because she's doing it to gain political points the Democrats.

    I believe she is just doing it for attention and/or they are doing it to bring down the royal house.

    If you're in a position of public prominence, don't make racist statements. 'Nuff said.

    My impression of her is that she is a lot like some other Hollywood actresses... very attractive and very talented but also very, very crazy.

    Ratings are what pays the bills. Just ask Donald Trump.

    Jeff.

    "For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." -- H. L. Mencken, who indeed was a racist thereby proving himself right.

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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:275/99 to Jeff Thiele on Friday, March 19, 2021 15:45:03
    Not all black people are poor. Are wealthy black people less at risk than poor? That's not something that CNN included in their fake artic

    How is that relevant? If it's something you want to know, perhaps you could search for existing research or fund new research.

    You say this, but hopkinsmedicine.org is attributing the disproportion to poverty, crowded housing, working in essential fields. That's how that is relevant.

    They didn't say more prone to dying; they said more prone to complications. Here's some research from scientists:

    Your article is from a different source. I'm not saying one's more wrong than the other, but that just goes to show how the media is manipulating useful divisive material for Democrat profit. Which university's researcher do we feel like believing today? And for what? Just to exploit blacks? That's not worth
    my time (unless I got an election to win.)

    "Stabilizing" being the key word. That's emergency care, not health
    care. The ER will help you if you go into diabetic shock, but won't

    What more do you want? I have not heard any report of anyone being denied care for covid.

    Contrast what you just said with the universal healthcare to which every single citizen of every single industrialized country other than the US has access.

    The USA is unlike other countries in more ways than that. What other country has a national debt in the trillions but still has money left over to pay for universal healthcare for everyone on earth who's capable of sneaking in
    through Mexico?

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  • From Jeff Thiele@1:387/26 to Aaron Thomas on Friday, March 19, 2021 21:37:30
    On 19 Mar 2021, Aaron Thomas said the following...
    Not all black people are poor. Are wealthy black people less at than poor? That's not something that CNN included in their fake
    How is that relevant? If it's something you want to know, perhaps you could search for existing research or fund new research.
    You say this, but hopkinsmedicine.org is attributing the disproportion to poverty, crowded housing, working in essential fields. That's how that is relevant.

    How does it contradict the original statement?

    They didn't say more prone to dying; they said more prone to complications. Here's some research from scientists:
    Your article is from a different source. I'm not saying one's more wrong than the other, but that just goes to show how the media is manipulating useful divisive material for Democrat profit. Which university's researcher do we feel like believing today? And for what? Just to
    exploit blacks? That's not worth my time (unless I got an election to win.)

    Of course it's from a differnt source. It's from a *scientific* source, which you requested. It's not spin, it's fact, a distinction you seem to have
    trouble making.

    "Stabilizing" being the key word. That's emergency care, not health care. The ER will help you if you go into diabetic shock, but won't
    What more do you want? I have not heard any report of anyone being
    denied care for covid.

    I want universal healthcare. COVID is but one disease/condition among many.

    Contrast what you just said with the universal healthcare to which ev single citizen of every single industrialized country other than the has access.
    The USA is unlike other countries in more ways than that. What other country has a national debt in the trillions but still has money left
    over to pay for universal healthcare for everyone on earth who's capable of sneaking in through Mexico?

    You tell me. How do other industrialized nations handle deficits and refugees?

    Jeff.

    "For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." -- H. L. Mencken, who indeed was a racist thereby proving himself right.

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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:275/99 to Lee Lofaso on Friday, March 19, 2021 20:58:46
    Oprah is Oprah.
    And is not a politician, or a queen of any kind.

    She's a very influential Democrat. Just saying her name makes me want to vote for kente cloth-clad Democrats.

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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:275/99 to Lee Lofaso on Friday, March 19, 2021 21:47:05
    The first of human rights is accessibility to quality health care.
    If it is not affordable, it is not accessible.

    The media wanted to make black people feel desperate under a Republican president. Surely "covid worse for blacks" is no longer a story in the media. But it sure was profitable (for dems) while it lasted. Now we're on to bigger and better things, like "Asians being attacked by paid Democrat activists."

    The USA did sign the UN Declaration on Human Rights.
    Along with most other countries of the world.

    Health care in the USA is perfectly fine the way it is, at least in the 5 states I've lived in. Is health care so bad in Louisiana that they won't
    treat blacks for covid?

    sickle cell anemia than whites. Is that what they're basing their generalization on?

    If black folks had the same access to quality health care as do
    white folks, then not as many black folks would be suffering from
    those conditions.

    Totally wrong General. It's a hereditary disease that exists primarily among people of African descent. They're gonna have sickle cell anemia whether they have access to "quality" medical care of not. What's quality medical care anyway? Everyone gets treated the same at the hospitals in NY.

    Only wealthy people have access to quality health care? Then why did grammy award winner/hip hop artist Prodigy die of sickle cell anemia years prior to the pandemic?

    Your people are preying on black people. What's worse is that they're messing with their minds and making them feel desperate during the pandemic.

    Poor folks get welfare, being unable to support themselves.
    Then use SSI as means to get health care. Not quality health

    You're talking about several different groups of poor black people. Not everyone's poor for the same reasons, not even if they all have the same skin color or financial status.

    What you're saying is full of generalizations too. Do you think that it's accurate to generalize groups of black people based on their financial status?

    That is what it is like for black folks in a white man's world.

    What you're describing sounds like that's life for everyone in your state. Do they give disabled whites more than they give disabled blacks?

    More white folks have access to quality health care than any
    other race, including black folks.

    Cheers to white people then! They must be doing something right! Learn from them!

    If there are black people in my town who don't know where the medicaid office is located, I will give them directions.

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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:275/99 to Mike Powell on Friday, March 19, 2021 22:08:45
    IIRC, they are more likely to have some other diet-related healh issues, like high cholestorol and diabetes, too.

    That sounds understandable, but I think what the media was going for is "due
    to Trump's weak pandemic response covid-19 affects blacks more than whites."

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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:275/99 to Mike Powell on Friday, March 19, 2021 22:12:24
    That sounds like a regional issue. In NY, PA & NM the hospitals are requi >to
    provide stablizing treatment to everyone despite their ability to pay and >despite how liberals prefer to narrate it.

    It is that way in a lot of places. However, I am not sure how many of them are also required not to bill those persons or use hard-collection techniques against them.

    Hospitals will try to collect their money, but I can't believe that would
    cause a person not to seek medical treatment during the pandemic. I've racked up thousands in medical bills when I didn't have coverage, and it just disappeared from my credit report after about 7 years.

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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to JEFF THIELE on Saturday, March 20, 2021 09:46:00
    The BLM guy said "we elected you Joe Biden." Did Joe win the black vote
    Apparently, they are not real happy with him as he has, so far, not followed up on some of his promises to them.

    As compared to what, four more years of Trump? Context is everything.

    The Democrats could have nominated someone else.


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  • From Jeff Thiele@1:387/26 to Mike Powell on Saturday, March 20, 2021 14:03:55
    On 20 Mar 2021, Mike Powell said the following...
    The BLM guy said "we elected you Joe Biden." Did Joe win the blac vote
    Apparently, they are not real happy with him as he has, so far, not followed up on some of his promises to them.

    As compared to what, four more years of Trump? Context is everything.

    The Democrats could have nominated someone else.

    So could the Republicans. But we got what we got. And given what we got,
    Biden was the better choice for most people. Most being more than half, of course, as evidenced by Biden's win.

    Jeff.

    "For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." -- H. L. Mencken, who indeed was a racist thereby proving himself right.

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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:275/99 to Jeff Thiele on Saturday, March 20, 2021 09:27:37
    Not all black people are poor. Are wealthy black people les than poor? That's not something that CNN included in their
    How is that relevant? If it's something you want to know, perhap could search for existing research or fund new research.
    You say this, but hopkinsmedicine.org is attributing the disproportio poverty, crowded housing, working in essential fields. That's how tha relevant.

    How does it contradict the original statement?

    It's not a contradiction, just an alternative story. You said "They die more from complications" and you were quoting some other hospital's research. And that's ok, but Johns Hopkins University said it was due to poverty. So my
    point is that there are a slew of talking points to make black people angry.

    Of course it's from a differnt source. It's from a *scientific* source, which you requested. It's not spin, it's fact, a distinction you seem to have trouble making.

    I have conflicting info from Johns Hopkins University. That's not a spin, and that's a fact too. I'm having trouble just eating whatever you say. I think that's what you do with liberal news, but not me. Johns Hopkins is a real university and real hospital in Maryland. I'm not saying yours isn't, but there are more than 1 "scientific truths" in this discussion.

    I want universal healthcare. COVID is but one disease/condition among many.

    That's ok, but that's a different subject worthy of its own thread.

    country has a national debt in the trillions but still has money left over to pay for universal healthcare for everyone on earth who's capa of sneaking in through Mexico?

    You tell me. How do other industrialized nations handle deficits and refugees?

    They don't have thousands of undocumented migrants pouring in for breakfast & then thousands more by lunch time. Italy & Spain get a few, but nothing like this.

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  • From Lee Lofaso@2:203/2 to Mike Powell on Sunday, March 21, 2021 16:48:25
    Hello Mike,

    The BLM guy said "we elected you Joe Biden." Did Joe win the
    black vote
    Apparently, they are not real happy with him as he has, so far, not
    followed up on some of his promises to them.

    As compared to what, four more years of Trump? Context is everything.

    The Democrats could have nominated someone else.

    Republicans could only hope. :)

    --Lee

    --
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  • From Lee Lofaso@2:203/2 to Aaron Thomas on Sunday, March 21, 2021 16:48:38
    Hello Aaron,

    Oprah is Oprah.
    And is not a politician, or a queen of any kind.

    She's a very influential Democrat. Just saying her name makes me want to vote
    for kente cloth-clad Democrats.

    I have no idea what is her party affiliation. Or if she is affiliated
    with any political party. Could be she is exactly what she has always
    been - an entertainer.

    --Lee

    --
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  • From Lee Lofaso@2:203/2 to Aaron Thomas on Sunday, March 21, 2021 16:48:43
    Hello Aaron,

    The first of human rights is accessibility to quality health care.
    If it is not affordable, it is not accessible.

    The media wanted to make black people feel desperate under a Republican president.

    Black folks not only felt desperate, but actually were desperate
    under a Republican president. And not just under the last one.

    Surely "covid worse for blacks" is no longer a story in the media.

    Covid is worse for every group that is not white.

    But it sure was profitable (for dems) while it lasted.

    It remains profitable for rich white folks, regardless of party.
    Even though most of them are Republicans.

    Now we're on to bigger and better things, like "Asians being attacked by paid Democrat activists."

    Eight Asian women were murdered by a crazy white guy.
    Have no idea whether he is a Democrat, Republican, Independent,
    or even if he is or was ever a registered voter. Only that he
    is a crazy white guy who apparently hated Asian women.

    The USA did sign the UN Declaration on Human Rights.
    Along with most other countries of the world.

    Health care in the USA is perfectly fine the way it is, at least in the 5 states I've lived in. Is health care so bad in Louisiana that they won't treat blacks for covid?

    Health care for profit should be made a thing of the past.
    It is a sin and a shame that it exists - anywhere in the world.
    And especially here, in the land of the free, and those who
    are brave (or stupid enough) to stay.

    It is *not* okay that folks must pay an exorbitant amount,
    just to survive. What we have in this country is death insurance.
    Not health insurance. We pay for the right to have access to
    quality health care. That is called extortion in my book.

    We used to have universal health care in Louisiana. We called
    it the Charity Hospital System. It was put into place by two guys -
    Huey P. Long and his brother, Earl K. Long. Worked like a charm,
    for everyone. Those with health insurance, and those without.

    Unil Piyush "Bobby" Jindal came along and scrapped it for
    a healthcare-for-profit-only hospital system, thus shutting
    down what had been so successful for decades.

    Everything went downhill from here.

    sickle cell anemia than whites. Is that what they're basing their
    generalization on?

    If black folks had the same access to quality health care as do
    white folks, then not as many black folks would be suffering from
    those conditions.

    Totally wrong General.

    Then why are more black folks per capita sicker than white folks?

    It's a hereditary disease that exists primarily among people of African descent.

    Not having access (ability to pay) to quality health care has a
    lot to do it. Far more than the color of one's skin.

    They're gonna have sickle cell anemia whether they have access to "quality"
    medical care of not.

    No matter what medical condition they may suffer, their inability
    to pay for quality health care has a lot to do with why so many suffer needlessly, and die.

    What's quality medical care anyway?

    Would you rather get a real dentist work on your teeth, or a horse
    doctor? Both can do the job. But the horse doctor only has one tool -
    a set of pliers.

    Everyone gets treated the same at the hospitals in NY.

    Good Gawd, I hope not!

    Only wealthy people have access to quality health care?

    If something is not affordable, it is not accessible.

    Then why did grammy award winner/hip hop artist Prodigy die of sickle cell anemia years prior to the pandemic?

    Because nobody shot him first.

    Your people are preying on black people. What's worse is that they're messing with their minds and making them feel desperate during the pandemic.

    Huey P. Long wrote a song, titled "Every Man a King". He was going
    to use it as his campaign theme when running for president. But some
    crazy doctor shot him first, in 1935, enabling FDR to win a second
    term, and a third term, and a fourth term ...

    Poor folks get welfare, being unable to support themselves.
    Then use SSI as means to get health care. Not quality health

    You're talking about several different groups of poor black people.

    Not only poor black folks, but poor folks of all colors.

    Not everyone's poor for the same reasons, not even if they all have the same
    skin color or financial status.

    Our charity health care system had no racial criteria. The entire
    USA should adopt it as it's own.

    What you're saying is full of generalizations too.

    Of course. A charity hospital system should be universal, available
    to everyone, regardless of financial status.

    Do you think that it's accurate to generalize groups of black people based on their financial status?

    When did I ever say or suggest such a thing? A charity hospital
    that is universal is available for everyone, not just black folks.
    Which is exactly what Louisiana had - once upon a time.

    That is what it is like for black folks in a white man's world.

    What you're describing sounds like that's life for everyone in your state.

    That is what life has become since the days of Piyush "Bobby" Jindal.
    Which is what the rest of the USA has today.

    Do they give disabled whites more than they give disabled blacks?

    Only those who are children of parents who are not disabled.
    Disabled blacks get no respect whether they are children or adults.

    More white folks have access to quality health care than any
    other race, including black folks.

    Cheers to white people then!

    Why would anybody wish death for black folks?

    They must be doing something right! Learn from them!

    Sorry. I do not support genocide.
    Especially state-sponsored genocide.

    If there are black people in my town who don't know where the medicaid office is located, I will give them directions.

    Medicaid is not access to quality health care.

    --Lee

    --
    I think they bought a Jeep

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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to AARON THOMAS on Sunday, March 21, 2021 10:50:00
    It is that way in a lot of places. However, I am not sure how many of them are also required not to bill those persons or use hard-collection techniques against them.

    Hospitals will try to collect their money, but I can't believe that would cause a person not to seek medical treatment during the pandemic. I've racked up thousands in medical bills when I didn't have coverage, and it just disappeared from my credit report after about 7 years.

    Lawyers are required to do some pro-bono work in order to keep in good
    standing with the bar. I have wondered why doctors and/or hospitals (especially those owned by large corporations) are not required to do
    something similar when it comes to providing basic and emergency care.


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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to AARON THOMAS on Sunday, March 21, 2021 11:16:00
    I'm having trouble just eating whatever you say.

    You aren't the only one. :)


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  • From Jeff Thiele@1:387/26 to Aaron Thomas on Sunday, March 21, 2021 15:29:40

    I want universal healthcare. COVID is but one disease/condition among
    On 20 Mar 2021, Aaron Thomas said the following...
    Not all black people are poor. Are wealthy black peopl than poor? That's not something that CNN included in t
    How is that relevant? If it's something you want to know, p could search for existing research or fund new research.
    You say this, but hopkinsmedicine.org is attributing the disprop poverty, crowded housing, working in essential fields. That's ho
    It's not a contradiction, just an alternative story. You said "They die more from complications" and you were quoting some other hospital's research. And that's ok, but Johns Hopkins University said it was due to poverty. So my point is that there are a slew of talking points to make black people angry.

    Indeed, but probably not angry in the way that you think. It's a well-known fact that people in poverty have inferior healthcare, if any at all. It would not be surprising to learn that this lifelong lack of healthcare resulted in more complications when they contracted COVID.

    Of course it's from a differnt source. It's from a *scientific* sourc which you requested. It's not spin, it's fact, a distinction you seem have trouble making.

    I have conflicting info from Johns Hopkins University. That's not a
    spin, and that's a fact too. I'm having trouble just eating whatever you say. I think that's what you do with liberal news, but not me. Johns Hopkins is a real university and real hospital in Maryland. I'm not
    saying yours isn't, but there are more than 1 "scientific truths" in
    this discussion.

    You just said it wasn't a contradiction, just an alternative story. And now it's a contradiction again? It doesn't contradict the data indicating that Black people suffer disproportionately from COVID complications.

    I want universal healthcare. COVID is but one disease/condition among many.
    That's ok, but that's a different subject worthy of its own thread.

    I believe you asked what I wanted to help address COVID. In fact, your Johns Hopkins study seems to be implying that access to routine healthcare provides an advantage in battling COVID. When you focus on not just COVID but the
    whole system and the state of healthcare access in this country, our system sucks.

    country has a national debt in the trillions but still has money over to pay for universal healthcare for everyone on earth who's of sneaking in through Mexico?
    You tell me. How do other industrialized nations handle deficits and refugees?
    They don't have thousands of undocumented migrants pouring in for breakfast & then thousands more by lunch time. Italy & Spain get a few, but nothing like this.

    I have the distinct feeling that even if there were not as many, your support of inhumane policies would not change.

    The reason we have deficits is that we take in far too little in taxes. In
    the 50s and 60s, the top tax rate was 70% or higher. Salaries of over $1,000,000 were virtually unheard of, because of how much anything more than that would be taxed. That's also the reason it became customary to include stock options in the benefits packages of top executives; those were not
    taxed the same way as a salary and therefore could get around the $1,000,000 soft limit.

    Jeff.

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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:275/99 to Lee Lofaso on Sunday, March 21, 2021 22:59:07
    I have no idea what is her party affiliation. Or if she is affiliated
    with any political party. Could be she is exactly what she has always
    been - an entertainer.

    Either you're under her spell, or you have an instinct to defend the liberal propaganda. Loyalty is a good feature, but integrity is more valuable.

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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:275/99 to Lee Lofaso on Sunday, March 21, 2021 23:15:33
    Black folks not only felt desperate, but actually were desperate
    under a Republican president. And not just under the last one.

    I'm sorry you felt that way. I feel significantly more desperate under this particular Democrat president. We need Obama back.

    Covid is worse for every group that is not white.

    Maybe the Chinese military is friends with the Aryan Brotherhood?

    Eight Asian women were murdered by a crazy white guy.
    Have no idea whether he is a Democrat, Republican, Independent,
    or even if he is or was ever a registered voter. Only that he
    is a crazy white guy who apparently hated Asian women.

    Just remember it as: "White people are racist, others are not." That's the message that the liberal training camp is broadcasting.

    Despite the attacker saying nothing about being a white supremacist, you can expect the killings to lead to a CBS special all about white-on-asian hatred which will often refer back to Trump calling the virus "the China virus."

    This is all probably part of Katie Couric's reprogramming initiative.

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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:275/99 to Jeff Thiele on Sunday, March 21, 2021 23:52:46
    Indeed, but probably not angry in the way that you think. It's a well-known fact that people in poverty have inferior healthcare, if any
    at all. It would not be surprising to learn that this lifelong lack of healthcare resulted in more complications when they contracted COVID.

    "People in poverty" aren't the same as "black people."

    Skin color is the oldest Democrat trick in the book.

    Statistics are recorded for entertainment.

    "Black people more likely to get stale bread at the grocery store"

    "Blacks less likely to become mayor of Austin"

    "Blacks more likely to catch covid from caucasian non-maskers"

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  • From Jeff Thiele@1:387/26 to Aaron Thomas on Monday, March 22, 2021 18:57:07
    On 21 Mar 2021, Aaron Thomas said the following...
    "People in poverty" aren't the same as "black people."

    There is an intersection, though.

    Skin color is the oldest Democrat trick in the book.

    You really resent that, don't you?

    Statistics are recorded for entertainment.

    Nope. You clearly don't understand statistics.

    "Black people more likely to get stale bread at the grocery store"

    "Blacks less likely to become mayor of Austin"

    "Blacks more likely to catch covid from caucasian non-maskers"

    What are you on about now?

    Jeff.

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  • From Lee Lofaso@2:203/2 to Aaron Thomas on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 14:16:44
    Hello Aaron,

    I have no idea what is her party affiliation. Or if she is affiliated
    with any political party. Could be she is exactly what she has always
    been - an entertainer.

    Either you're under her spell, or you have an instinct to defend the liberal
    propaganda. Loyalty is a good feature, but integrity is more valuable.

    Oprah Winfrew interviewed Tom Cruise on her show. Does that make
    her a member of the Church of Scientology?

    --Lee

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  • From Lee Lofaso@2:203/2 to Aaron Thomas on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 14:16:49
    Hello Aaron,

    Black folks not only felt desperate, but actually were desperate
    under a Republican president. And not just under the last one.

    I'm sorry you felt that way. I feel significantly more desperate under this
    particular Democrat president. We need Obama back.

    I am sure Obama thanks you for your support. But he doesn't want
    the gig. Been there, done that sort of thing. Better for someone
    else to do the job. Which is why he endorsed Joe Biden.

    Covid is worse for every group that is not white.

    Maybe the Chinese military is friends with the Aryan Brotherhood?

    I do not find the Chinese military building a road to Germany.

    Eight Asian women were murdered by a crazy white guy.
    Have no idea whether he is a Democrat, Republican, Independent,
    or even if he is or was ever a registered voter. Only that he
    is a crazy white guy who apparently hated Asian women.

    Just remember it as: "White people are racist, others are not." That's the message that the liberal training camp is broadcasting.

    In your dreams.

    Donald J. Trump has been broadcasting his message of hate, especially
    in regards to Asians, by calling the new coronavirus "the China Virus"
    - resulting in increased violence against Asians everywhere.

    Despite the attacker saying nothing about being a white supremacist, you can
    expect the killings to lead to a CBS special all about white-on-asian hatred
    which will often refer back to Trump calling the virus "the China virus."

    What he did shows who and what he is - a crazy white guy who hates
    Asian women. Just like all other men who are white supremacists.

    This is all probably part of Katie Couric's reprogramming initiative.

    Katie Couric is not the only person who knows a racist when she
    sees one.

    --Lee

    --
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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:275/99 to Jeff Thiele on Monday, March 22, 2021 20:45:09
    Statistics are recorded for entertainment.

    Nope. You clearly don't understand statistics.

    Statistics don't solve problems. When they're focused on ridiculous topics, like "which color does covid affect more," they cause problems.

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  • From Jeff Thiele@1:387/26 to Aaron Thomas on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 11:04:19
    On 22 Mar 2021, Aaron Thomas said the following...
    Statistics are recorded for entertainment.

    Nope. You clearly don't understand statistics.

    Statistics don't solve problems. When they're focused on ridiculous topics, like "which color does covid affect more," they cause problems.

    In fact, they do help solve problems. LOTS of problems. They help us model
    the world around us.

    Jeff.

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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:275/99 to Lee Lofaso on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 11:43:37
    Donald J. Trump has been broadcasting his message of hate, especially
    in regards to Asians, by calling the new coronavirus "the China Virus"
    - resulting in increased violence against Asians everywhere.

    Trump's no longer in office so it must be something Biden's doing or saying that's making people punch Asians. It's a Biden-era problem.

    The only TV station that's talking about Trump is the TV station inside your head.

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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:275/99 to Jeff Thiele on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 22:52:44
    Nope. You clearly don't understand statistics.

    Statistics don't solve problems. When they're focused on ridiculous topics, like "which color does covid affect more," they cause problem

    In fact, they do help solve problems. LOTS of problems. They help us
    model the world around us.

    Statistics help the media divide people by color, so I guess you're right.

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  • From Jeff Thiele@1:387/26 to Aaron Thomas on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 07:40:59
    On 23 Mar 2021, Aaron Thomas said the following...
    Nope. You clearly don't understand statistics.

    Statistics don't solve problems. When they're focused on ridicul topics, like "which color does covid affect more," they cause pr

    In fact, they do help solve problems. LOTS of problems. They help us model the world around us.

    Statistics help the media divide people by color, so I guess you're
    right.

    You're maligning an entire branch of mathematics because you don't like one application.

    Jeff.

    "For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." -- H. L. Mencken, who indeed was a racist thereby proving himself right.

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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to JEFF THIELE on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 13:30:00
    Statistics don't solve problems. When they're focused on ridiculous topics, like "which color does covid affect more," they cause problems.

    In fact, they do help solve problems. LOTS of problems. They help us model the world around us.

    Without context, statistics are pretty useless. I suspect that is what
    Aaron is getting at. Knowing that it affects a particular group more because they are also more likely to be in other dietary or disease groups *is*
    useful.


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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:275/99 to Jeff Thiele on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 12:55:33
    Statistics help the media divide people by color, so I guess you're right.

    You're maligning an entire branch of mathematics because you don't like one application.

    I don't like statistics in the media because they are misleading.

    Statistics for investment purposes are ok.

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  • From Lee Lofaso@2:203/2 to Aaron Thomas on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 20:55:09
    Hello Aaron,

    Donald J. Trump has been broadcasting his message of hate, especially
    in regards to Asians, by calling the new coronavirus "the China Virus"
    - resulting in increased violence against Asians everywhere.

    Trump's no longer in office so it must be something Biden's doing or saying
    that's making people punch Asians. It's a Biden-era problem.

    Quit dreaming. Trump has been spewing hate before, during, and
    after his one and only term in office.

    The only TV station that's talking about Trump is the TV station inside your
    head.

    I don't watch Fox News.

    --Lee

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  • From Jeff Thiele@1:387/26 to Mike Powell on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 15:10:24
    On 24 Mar 2021, Mike Powell said the following...
    Statistics don't solve problems. When they're focused on ridiculous topics, like "which color does covid affect more," they cause probl

    In fact, they do help solve problems. LOTS of problems. They help us mod the world around us.

    Without context, statistics are pretty useless. I suspect that is what Aaron is getting at. Knowing that it affects a particular group more because they are also more likely to be in other dietary or disease
    groups *is* useful.

    True. But even without that additional context, it's not false or nonsensical.

    Jeff.

    "For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." -- H. L. Mencken, who indeed was a racist thereby proving himself right.

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  • From Jeff Thiele@1:387/26 to Aaron Thomas on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 15:16:53
    On 24 Mar 2021, Aaron Thomas said the following...
    Statistics help the media divide people by color, so I guess you right.

    You're maligning an entire branch of mathematics because you don't li one application.

    I don't like statistics in the media because they are misleading.

    Statistics for investment purposes are ok.

    And those aren't misleading? How about for medical purposes, such as vaccine trials? Statistics are used everywhere.

    Jeff.

    "For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." -- H. L. Mencken, who indeed was a racist thereby proving himself right.

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  • From Lee Lofaso@2:203/2 to Mike Powell on Thursday, March 25, 2021 14:09:48
    Hello Mike,

    Statistics don't solve problems. When they're focused on ridiculous
    topics, like "which color does covid affect more," they cause problems.

    In fact, they do help solve problems. LOTS of problems. They help us model
    the world around us.

    Without context, statistics are pretty useless.

    I can agree with that. Not that statistics are useless. But there
    are many ways to lie with statistics. I know how, and it does not
    pertain only to fields such as politics.

    I suspect that is what Aaron is getting at.

    I conducted a fascist poll in my college days, and reported
    my results to the class I was in. The professor caught on quickly
    to what I was doing, but only one or two of my classmates did.

    Knowing that it affects a particular group more because
    they are also more likely to be in other dietary or disease groups *is* useful.

    Not necessarily. Drug companies have been known to skew the
    statistics in order get new drugs approved. This is especially
    true in regards to statin drugs. Only six approved by the FDA,
    none since 2005.

    --Lee

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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:275/99 to Lee Lofaso on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 23:21:15
    Trump's no longer in office so it must be something Biden's doing or saying
    that's making people punch Asians. It's a Biden-era problem.

    Quit dreaming. Trump has been spewing hate before, during, and
    after his one and only term in office.

    I never heard Trump say anything bad about asian people other than China's government. And I second everything he said about them.

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  • From Lee Lofaso@2:203/2 to Aaron Thomas on Thursday, March 25, 2021 22:18:07
    Hello Aaron,

    Trump's no longer in office so it must be something Biden's
    doing or
    saying
    that's making people punch Asians. It's a Biden-era problem.

    Quit dreaming. Trump has been spewing hate before, during, and
    after his one and only term in office.

    I never heard Trump say anything bad about asian people other than China's government. And I second everything he said about them.

    Say wha'? You never heard of "the Chinese Virus"?

    --Lee

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  • From Brian Klauss@1:104/116 to Aaron Thomas on Thursday, March 25, 2021 16:22:13
    Re: Re: Oprah
    By: Aaron Thomas to Lee Lofaso on Wed Mar 24 2021 11:21 pm

    I never heard Trump say anything bad about asian people other than China's government. And I second everything he said about them.

    How soon you forget. Trump had a tendency of calling COVID-19 the "Chy-Na" Virus, removing articles from sentences to sound like broken English, etc,. or even calling it the "Kung Flu".

    Trump's rhetoric wasn't the beginning of racial bias against Asians, he simply fanned the flames.

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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to JEFF THIELE on Thursday, March 25, 2021 13:29:00
    Without context, statistics are pretty useless. I suspect that is what Aaron is getting at. Knowing that it affects a particular group more because they are also more likely to be in other dietary or disease groups *is* useful.

    True. But even without that additional context, it's not false or nonsensical.

    Without context, it isn't false but it can also be misleading if it causes someone to draw the wrong conclusion.


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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:275/99 to Lee Lofaso on Thursday, March 25, 2021 20:13:45
    I never heard Trump say anything bad about asian people other than Ch government. And I second everything he said about them.

    Say wha'? You never heard of "the Chinese Virus"?

    It's important to always remember where the virus originated from and how
    they tried to cover it up. We need to be vigilant with China moving forward. If our economy ever gets back to normal they'll be serving us covid-20.

    Take it from a former Trump supporter: He was trying to tell us something when he called it the China Virus. I think he was trying to warn us about them without starting a war.

    Obviously you, me, and Trump are all referring to the Chinese government and not Chinese nationals.

    If the French did this to us, we'd be calling it "The French Virus" or the "Avec Vous Flu."

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  • From Aaron Thomas@1:275/99 to Brian Klauss on Thursday, March 25, 2021 20:39:35
    How soon you forget. Trump had a tendency of calling COVID-19 the "Chy-Na" Virus, removing articles from sentences to sound like broken English, etc,. or even calling it the "Kung Flu".

    It's just the way Trump talks. Everyone hates him for his NY accent.

    He was angry with China. China is ruining this planet in more ways than one,
    so it would be difficult for any president to give them praise during the pandemic that they caused.

    Joe Biden has said much more hurtful things about African Americans and
    latinos than Trump ever said about asians.

    To blame Trump for attacks on asians, you must also blame Biden for attacks on blacks and latinos. In case you haven't heard, he "don't want his kids going
    to school with them."

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