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It's ironic you're explaining irony to me when I already got the joke. It's in the context of "screw these rich people." That joke wouldn't be okay if it was "
by sillysaurus3 9y ago
It's ironic you're explaining irony to me when I already got the joke.
It's in the context of "screw these rich people." That joke wouldn't be okay if it was "screw these black people." So are we applying equal standards? Why not?
Personally, I think all jokes should be fine. The more scathing criticism and wit, the better. But we live in a climate where that's not really realistic. (Well, it is, but the joke had better be pretty funny to get away with it. This one was a lowball.)
So again: Why is it ok to aim this hatred towards rich people, but not minorities?
- andrepd 9y agoMinorities don't hoard wealth to the detriment of others. Minorities don't encourage and profit from a reckless, agressive, all-consuming consumer capitalist economy that's wrecking the planet. Minorities don't manipulate your mind with endless propaganda and advertising. Minorities don't lobby government to write laws that favour them. Minorities don't dodge taxes. In short, I have no valid reason to be angry at minorities, I have plenty to be mad at the privileged few in the current system. Honestly? If I have to spell this out to you I don't think this conversation is ever going anywhere.
- Shidizity 9y agoYou just made a blanket statement about the rich. All black people do is steal and murder. See, I can do it too.