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Let’s start, this time, with a story. This is about Hillary Clinton – everything I write seems to be about her these days – but it’s about me, too. It’s about what it means, to be a feminist, or a woman on the left, and whether it matters. So before I get to her, let’s give you a good look at me.
No matter how much of a Bernie Sanders supporter you may be (or a Republican, even), or how much you may dislike Hillary Clinton - please read it.
And you'll see why these things were what sprang to mind:
'It was usually an effective tactic, another one of those tricks I had learned: People were satisfied so long as you were courteous and smiled and made no sudden moves. They were more than satisfied; they were relieved - such a pleasant surprise to find a well-mannered young black man who didn't seem angry all the time.'
Barack Obama, Dreams From My Father
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Also important in this context: Beyonce's Super Bowl performance. Although she is black AND a woman and she dares to be angry. Good on her.
Let’s start, this time, with a story. This is about Hillary Clinton – everything I write seems to be about her these days – but it’s about me, too. It’s about what it means, to be a feminist, or a woman on the left, and whether it matters. So before I get to her, let’s give you a good look at me.
No matter how much of a Bernie Sanders supporter you may be (or a Republican, even), or how much you may dislike Hillary Clinton - please read it.
And you'll see why these things were what sprang to mind:
'It was usually an effective tactic, another one of those tricks I had learned: People were satisfied so long as you were courteous and smiled and made no sudden moves. They were more than satisfied; they were relieved - such a pleasant surprise to find a well-mannered young black man who didn't seem angry all the time.'
Barack Obama, Dreams From My Father
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Also important in this context: Beyonce's Super Bowl performance. Although she is black AND a woman and she dares to be angry. Good on her.
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I've experience my fair share of racism whist growing up. I was born in Australia, with an Indonesian background. What annoyed me however was that they never got my nationality right. I didn't know whether to be insulted or to correct them. Their arrogance is what made them think they had more right to be in Australia than me.
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Clark communicates with Kara via text whenever she needs moral support, if she's not already getting it from her older foster sister.
Sisters ftw!
I was born in Australia, with an Indonesian background. What annoyed me however was that they never got my nationality right. I didn't know whether to be insulted or to correct them. Their arrogance is what made them think they had more right to be in Australia than me.
:( People presume far too much, just based on looks. And people who think they have a 'right' based on their looks is horrible. (Although I suppose if you wanted to be nasty you could console yourself that you weren't descended from convicts.)
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When Martha Jones had to deal with racism, it took me back my own experiences.
My mum was at the shops, in the check out line once and some kids were making racist comments towards her. She responded by saying:
"I arrived in this country legally by plane. It was a Qantas. Your anchestors were probably forced to come here by boat!".
I should of just waved my Australian Passport everytime I had to deal with racist people.
They didn't know how to respond to that.
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When Martha Jones had to deal with racism, it took me back my own experiences.
I can imagine. And I'm glad it was handled OK?
"I arrived in this country legally by plane. It was a Qantas. Your anchestors were probably forced to come here by boat!".
Ha! Very good. Here's to hoping people will get a grip.
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I have a lot of cousins. A few I'm close to but there overseas so I don't see them often. I keep in touch by phone or text.
Whoever said words can never hurt you must of had a coping mechanism. I didn't. It's not until I look back on it as an adult that I realized those people who bullied me were pathetic. I wish I had known how to make some witty come back lines at the time. I don't know how I'd react if I ever saw those people again.
It was more political incorrect slurs. I was never tease for the color of my skin. My brother handled it better than me. The bullying stopped when we both grew up in our teen years. Bullies aren't so tough when you become bigger than them.
Thanks for your concern.:)
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They were someone who'd never been verbally bullied. Glad you are doing better now, and I hope you never see them again. Mind you, they might not be doing all that well now...
Thanks for your concern.:)
I am good at worrying - and I want to make sure people are OK. ((hugs))
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That's what happens when I try to use the internet on my mobile instead of a laptop.
Putting that aside, I understand that bullying seems to be getting worser because of social media. I'm lucky that I grew up in an era before that at least. I'm been through depression but I was able to overcome that.
I didn't think I'd be sharing this much personal information about myself when I decided to get an LJ account but for some reason it feels like a natural progression for me. But I also don't want to make people feel uncomfortable about my issues.
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No it's fine! And I know what it's like to type on tiny devices...
Putting that aside, I understand that bullying seems to be getting worser because of social media. I'm lucky that I grew up in an era before that at least.
New technology means people find new ways of being nasty. But also - re. your last paragraph - it helps them reach out in new ways. I'm not sure where I'd be without LJ, and I know several people that I've met here that I couldn't imagine my life without. It seems to foster community, unlike say Tumblr or facebook.
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Its not fair that no matter what, people are going to choose to be bad despite what environment they are in or what resources they have access to.
I guess those who do the right thing are a way of counterbalancing the situation.
I still think bad people are just getting more cowardly and devious because they can hide behind a computer screen.
Those who get harassed by sms at least have evidence.
Businesses have to keep upgrading their security because people will always try and steal from them.
Anyway. It is nice to be reminded that their are still decent people in the world. Just having someone to talk to means a lot to me.
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Same here. :)