Isn’t so-called white privilege actually hard work and education?

Let me tell you 2 stories, and you can talk about hard work and education after that. 1. My son—blue eyed, red haired, Irish pale— was training for the Army. He was running, preparing for boot …

Top stories for Long   Isn't so-called white privilege actually hard work and education? Nick Rowan, Bus Driver (2017-present) • Answered February 25 Let me tell you 2 stories, and you can talk about hard work and education after that. My son—blue eyed, red haired, Irish pale— was training for the Army. He was running, pr... Read more » 5.3K 773   If I bought a new phone sealed and left it 100 years in sealed condition, will it turn on? Franklin Veaux, Technology enthusiast, mad engineer, and tech startup founder. • Answered February 12, 2020 Nope. Absolutely not. All batteries, including lithium ion batteries, self-discharge over time. Lithium ion batteries in smartphones typically self-discharge at a rate of 1–... Read more » 8K 158   What is a movie that every man should watch? Elijah Williamson, Film connoisseur and professional snob (2002 - Present) • Updated Sun There are several films that have challenged the culture of masculinity but two films I've seen have done it well without being overly heavy handed and preachy. Both of the... Read more » 1.9K 265   Trump said we don't need Canada's lumber. So a good incentive and subsidy to compete against the highly subsidized Canadian lumber industry for home construction is needed. What would Canadians do when they have no one to export their timber to? Scott Welch, lives in Canada (1967-present) • Updated February 17 Re: Trump said we don't need Canada's lumber. See, here's the thing. The USA has very, very, very strict building codes. Well, more to the point, each US state has their own ... Read more » 3.5K 747   Have you ever had a car crash where the other person was at fault but they acted like the victim? Kenneth Mixson, former Mechanic at Aviation (2001-2021) • Updated October 22, 2023 Yes. I pulled up and stopped behind a car at a traffic light. She was stopped for the red light. She then backed into me. We called the police. I was given a ticket for the... Read more » 4.6K 77   I financed a car two months ago now they want it back because the bank backed out they said. I have no problem I get my down payment back but shouldn't I get an extra for inconvenience and the lies? Robert John, Technical Writer at NRG Energy • Answered February 18 Here is my experience, in Colorado. I went to a weekend auto dealer sale at the fairgrounds, and saw one I liked, but it was more than I could afford, with a sticker at $8,... Read more » 2K 70   Is it common for people to regret retiring early? What are some potential reasons for this regret, such as financial concerns? Laurence • Answered August 5, 2024 THOUGHTS ON RETIREMENT "Better to retire too early than too late." - old saying Being retired is heaven on earth after working for 30 or 40-odd years, and don't let anyone te... Read more » 315 35   My 16 year old daughter said she "just wants to be alone" and she keeps saying she wishes she has a door. What do I do? I am not giving her a door. Kristoph Marshall, I've never met a pet I didn't pet! • Updated September 9, 2022 My parents insisted on an "open-door policy" when I was growing up, which meant that I was only allowed to have the door to my room closed when I was asleep (so the cats wo... Read more » 2.8K 302   Why isn't Tesla going bankrupt? Tesla's unsold car stockpile is visible in outer space. They should have gone bankrupt a long time ago. Alistair Henderson, Top Writer 2018 • Answered February 28 I can't help but roll my eyes when I see the phrase "visible from space" or variants thereof. I think people use it because it evokes this idea of some grand scale, like th... Read more » 439 53   Why does imitation crab have a similar taste to real seafood even though it looks different? Martin Bayer, Chef (1994-present) • Answered February 16 I gotta type this out because it's killing me: Why does imitation crab have a similar taste to real seafood even though it looks different? It has a similar taste because it... Read more » 666 83   How many horses were typically used to pull a wagon on the Oregon Trail? Robin McGee, Trained and worked with horses for over 50 years • Answered February 5 Approximately zero horses were typically used to pull wagons on the great westward migrations. A big Conestoga wagon with a family's belongings is an enormous burden to pull... Read more » 2.9K 126   My boss just texted me implying that I will be fired if I go on vacation for four days, even though I gave two months' advance notice. My family already purchased the tickets and everything. Is there anything I can do? Kit Brown-Hoekstra • Answered February 4, 2020 This happened to me at my first job. I had already bought non-refundable tickets to visit my grandparents and had told everyone 2 months before that I would be out of town ... Read more » 6.9K 211 Read more in your feed

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