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Weird. Cigna Responds to Claims That It Excludes White Men in the Hiring Process “Given the hiring practices they have in place where white, male candidates are blocked, regardless of qualifications, I have to say, ‘Yes, there’s obvious discrimination at this company,'” an anonymous employee told the Washington Examiner. An employee also suggested a candidate with years of industry experience, but the hiring manager said the candidate, a white man, could not be interviewed because he did not meet the diversity criteria. Before tibs and company trump trump trumps me...I see all around me - at every level of employment - federal, state, private and entertainment - many black employees, in some cases for instance my local MV, 90% of the employees are black females. Where's the racism?

At your request, Larry: Please list the institution you believe to be racist, and in what ways they are racist.

I don’t like Biden calling me systematically racist. I don’t think America is a racist country. I don’t understand how this clown gets away with calling all White people racists. What a jerk.

There's inumerable examples of leftist narratives following the same evolution. Might as well start documenting them.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/biden-recalls-seeing-colored-kids-014250732.html Recalls seeing the “colored” kids on segregated school buses when he was younger. This guy has a LONG list of racist remarks and he’s still the apple of the lefts eye. That should tell you something.

Watch this like it's a Chappelle Show skit:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2025/03/17/pentagon-dei-native-american-iwo-jima/ Until recently, a page on the Defense Department’s website celebrated Pfc. Ira Hayes, a Pima Indian who was one of the six Marines photographed hoisting a U.S. flag on Iwo Jima in 1945, as an emblem of the “contributions and sacrifices Native Americans have made to the United States, not just in the military, but in all walks of life.” But the page, along with many others about Native American and other minority service members, has now been erased amid the Trump administration’s wide-ranging crackdown on what it says are “diversity, equity and inclusion” efforts in the federal government, a review by The Washington Post found. Multiple articles about the Navajo code talkers, who were critical to America’s victory at Iwo Jima and the wider Pacific theater of the Second World War, were also removed, along with a profile of a Tonawanda Seneca officer who drafted the terms of the Confederacy’s surrender at Appomattox toward the end of the Civil War. The purge, which also targeted multiple webpages about women and LGBTQ+ service members, highlights how aggressively military leaders are pursuing President Donald Trump’s anti-DEI mandate. Their actions mean that some of the most authoritative sources of public information about the achievements of minority service members decades before government DEI programs existed have disappeared. Some of the articles, including the piece about Hayes, remain online on websites or social media accounts for the individual branches of the military.

Seems like it’s been a long time since the Bills had a difference-maker at DT. Not for a lack of trying, though—the Bills have drafted guys (not many) and brought a bunch in as free agents over the years, but almost entirely without substantial success. Oliver had a really good year in 2023, but that’s about it. DaQuon was looking pretty good that year too until the injury. Other than those two performances, the best we’ve had is really just average, with most performances ranking below average. We’ve brought guys in with varied backgrounds and skill sets, only to watch most of them disappoint or perform below expectations. Going back to 2020 that list includes guys like: Brandin Bryant Star Lotulelei Vernon Butler Poona Ford Tim Settle Austin Johnson Jordan Phillips Dewayne Carter Linval Joseph Granted, almost none of these guys were known to be, or were expected to develop into, difference-makers. I mean, for the most part we’ve gotten what we paid for—average, at best, though you could argue it’s even less than that. Then you look at what Poona and Settle did after leaving the Bills and having impact years, it starts to make you wonder… Is it the Bills defensive system more than the players? Is this a system that just doesn’t bring out the best in this position? If we drafted or brought in a true blue chipper at DT, would he just also underperform or disappoint? Or is it really just that we have underinvested in the position and it’s purely the lack of high-end talent that is the limitation?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/general/general/trump-fires-head-of-federal-election-panel-but-she-won-t-leave/ar-AA1yyM6t (Bloomberg) -- The chairwoman of the Federal Election Commission posted a letter from President Donald Trump informing her that she’d been fired, but she’s refusing to leave. “Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner & Chair,” Ellen Weintraub, a frequent critic of Trump, wrote on the social media network X Thursday evening. “There’s a legal way to replace FEC commissioners — this isn’t it,” she added.

Post here everyone who should now be fair game for political indictments. Of course none of this will happen because the GOP is as spineless as dems are delusional. This would be a fine place to start...

I heard a factoid today that almost 85% of black/white violent crime in the us is blacks committing violent crime against whites. 85% 85 In a systemically racist universe this sounds impossible ? Or is there some sanctioned excuse to explain this?

These topics are creeping up in many threads and a lot of different viewpoints are out there on this. There are a lot of knowledgeable posters on this board and I think we can have some good discussion on the issues affecting our black brothers and sisters (as well as others) in this country. There will be a lot of discussion points throughout the year(s) to come that will affect the sports world as well. I am hope we can have a civil thread where we can learn, challenge each other and express the viewpoints associated with some hot button topics that are all intertwined - it isn't just a stop killing black people issue: For some reason, this entire situation has affected me and I have been trying to listen and learn as much as I can, never really expected to ever become this guy, but anyways here goes... Systemic Racism Before you can even touch the policing issue, this entire wheel and system needs to be broken: The redlines, the lack of loans, lack of education, the turning to hustling to make ends meet, turning to drugs to drown the pain of being kept down by the machine and the damage to your psyche of self worth as a person solely because the color of your skin put you in a system that was designed to do just this. Fine you want equal rights, you can have it, but we will Fugg you a different way. You have to have a real discussion as to what do you do with the generations of black people who are stuck cycling around or or stuck in specific areas of the cycle. How do you lift them out? The term everyone hates, reparations, does to a degree change this - injecting money to stabalize 13% of the US population which should to a degree end some of the illegal hustling that occurs in those communities. You have to understand that the hustling is a result of low wages, which comes from a worse education experience, not everyone is able to pull themselves out. This somehow has to be addressed. How do you assist the person who has become addicted to drugs due to the depression they encounter in life for not being able to provide for their family, those who did not have a fair chance in America, who didn't receive a good education, who grew up in a broken home from parents who were incarcerated for hustling etc. This is not easy by any means to help shore up such a weak part in society. How do you help the psyche of everyone, who has to plan every interaction every day and every minute of their lives? You can't address the policing issue without creating a new foundation. The Criminal Justice System On the policing side of things there are basically 2 options: 1.) reform 2.) abolition Reform works good when you have a functioning system that is just and ours isn't. Our system functions exactly as it was designed. To encourage some discussion and to be provocative, my view tends more toward abolition. Here is a great website that discusses these 2 topics: http://criticalresistance.org/abolish-policing/

It's difficult for White Americans to talk about race, for a number of reasons. 1) The language is incomplete. For as much as we talk about it, we still only have the one root word - "race" - and various derivatives, racism, racist, etc. 2) It is deliberate intentional manipulation to ensure, above all else, that White People are discouraged to think about race. 3) If a White Person is forced to think about race, our culture has provided many convenient and quick explanations and dismissals in order to stop thinking about it So it makes sense that it seems like nobody can agree on basic What is racism?Racism is the systemic oppression of people based on their physical character.What is prejudice, and how is it different?Prejudice is the action of making assumptions about people based on their identity. Prejudice is different from racism because "pre judging" is a human brain function in response to incomplete information. It is the brain's version of auto-correct, and can only be turned off through learning. But prejudice can never be eliminated completely any more than fear can be eliminated. On the other hand, racism is a human-made mental framework for viewing other humans that is entirely optional. What you're saying is prejudice is what racism is, though. And even the dictionary... ...will show you multiple definitions; these two definitions. The previous understanding of racism as being simply a matter of character allowed White America to go a few generations thinking, "As long as I don't scream the N word at an N word, I am pretty much not racist." In other words, language evolves.What is discrimination, and how is it different?Discrimination is the action of categorizing the abilities of people based on their identity.Am I racist?Probably, but you don't have to be racist. If you are born white in America, you are experiencing life with the benefits of racism. "You", as in your identity, are not any more "racist" than you are "American" or "capitalist" — as in, you are free to choose your identity. We've all been programmed to accept our American and capitalist identities very explicitly. We have also been programmed to accept our racist identities, too, just much less explicitly, and never by its name. Oh great. So all white people are racist? In the sense that they are born into racism, yes. And the actions they take before understanding their complicity are racist, because they perpetuate the system. In the sense that white people have to be racist, no. White people can choose to be anti-racist, but good intentions don't count; this is only measured in action. Sorry! There is nothing you can do about it. White Americans are born into being racist, by design. Thankfully, the result is that White Americans live in a country largely built for their pleasure and benefit, at the expense of exploited minority groups. Being born into racism for White Americans means hundreds of years of access to opportunities like education and generational wealth in a rigged system. It's unfortunate that generations of White Americans are born into this system they did not initially create themselves, but as far as the confines of slavery go... COULD BE WORSE!!!!!! Why don't Americans know more about race?You mean "white Americans," of course. Every other race in America experiences racism first-hand on a daily basis. White people are specifically taught not to think about race. This teaching is given to them implicitly, and explicitly ("it's not polite").Famously, COINTELPRO concocted many of the methods still in use today to distract white Americans from racism, and to discredit the claims of black Americans. It's the textbook definition of mind control, and we've all been subjected to the fruits of this labor.In other words, if you are a white American who is only now confronting the reality of race — it's okay. You are forgiven. You literally were not supposed to know. Admittedly, people have been telling you for a long time, but, you know. Better late than never. Welcome aboard.What is a bigot, and how is that different?A bigot is a person who has chosen hateful discrimination as their identity.Can a black person be racist?Yes. Racist should be thought of as a verb, not a noun. Candace Owens is racist when she supports the structures of systemic oppression. Barack Obama being elected is not racist; it tears down those structures. Obama's response to Trayvon Martin's shooting is racist; it upholds those structures.Can a black person be racist to a white person?No. There is no action that can be taken that will remove the white person's inherent advantages of being born into a society built to benefit them. Any person can be prejudiced (ie, "all white people marry their cousins") but it is not racism. Ironically, you could hate black people and still oppose racism — prejudice is inherent to the human condition. Racism is a construct.Isn't "Affirmative Action" racist against whites?Not in the least, and not only is this question stupid, it's offensive in the way it uses the white system of control over black Americans as a way to reframe the issue with white beneficiaries of racism as somehow also the victims.Affirmative Action is the mandate that hiring decisions consider applicants' accomplishments with the historical context of racism in mind. Applicants born into generational advantages in education and wealth will naturally have more impressive resumes than applicants who were denied those advantages.In other words, Affirmative Action is just asking corporate America to consider the country's actual history in their evaluation of human potential. This remains controversial.What about meritocracy?Meritocracy is a lie sold to poor people by rich people. Meritocracy is the idea that the differences in opportunities and rewards for people is earned by their individual value. Whatever your station, it is deserved. This benefits white people as another way to ignore the reality of racism. If cream rises to the top, how is Donald Trump president? "Manifest Destiny" is a similar idea, and justified Americans to declare the genocide of Native Americans to be legal. If our definition of meritocracy is simply what the most effective method is, then the proper way for people to protest would be to use the same methods White Americans did to conquer the country for themselves. It is by the grace of God that oppressed people have never been out for vengeance on White America, only peace. White people have responded to each overture with manipulation and violence, and never reconciliation or aide.Doesn't history prove white people are objectively superior?There is no such thing as objectivity. Objectivity imposes the idea that reality can be measured outside of perception with absolute certainty. This is a method of control to remove responsibility for decision making in enforcing the status quo, of what you are told is "objective truth." For example — White Kevin's resume has tons of experience; Black Marquita's does not. It is objectively true that Kevin's resume is more impressive, just on the merits.The decision to discriminate against black people then becomes automatic; unthinking. With each individual racist action (every time HR chooses Kevin), the overall racism grows stronger.Isn't this problem too big to ever really solve? What's the point of talking about it?Pessimism is also a form of control on white Americans, who are are intentionally programmed to feel uncomfortable and attacked on the subject of race. The desire is in there, on a gut level, to want to either check out ("I need to take a break from social media") or move on ("We need to come together and unify") or avoid it completely ("racism isn't a day-to-day problem for most people; this ended a long time ago").You will be provided many types of excuses to ignore racism. Racism works only if unexamined.What does something from hundreds of years ago have to do with me?Are you concerned that the US might devolve into being a fascist death cult like Nazi Germany? What if you learned America has been systemically imprisoning and executing minority populations for many many many decades longer?If killing 6+ million Jewish people in Europe was the worst crime against humanity you could imagine, wait until you hear about the generations of torture and death white America has applied to black America.I regret to inform you that this war crime is ongoing. The police and prison industry in America has modernized the "classic" form of Southern slavery but the overall effect is the same. Consider a newly egregious example: marijuana is legal in many states and soon nationwide. White America is profiting from selling it legally. Black America was criminalized for selling it. Thousands of Americans, all POC or Black, remain in jail to this day and even in states where marijuana is now fully legalized. This is one example of the double standard applied, and the ways Black Americans have been systemically plundered, punished, humiliated, imprisoned, tortured, and killed for the benefit of White America.If I'm not a black American, shouldn't I just be quiet and listen?You should listen first, and then you should talk — and talk a lot.White America has never gone out of its way to help Black America, as a group. Only in the most desperate times they kind of show up — Civil War and maybe 60s Civil Rights — and even then it was not a full commitment in any way.That is changing, and must continue to change. Black Americans and POC cannot be expected to be fight this battle alone. But I'm a straight white male...And you have value. Racism insists that your only value is that you are a straight white male. You have far more value than that. You can demonstrate it by exposing the lie of racism. Your appearance and treatment affords you many privileges exclusive to you. This enables you to be the "inside man" of the operation. You can blend among racists, and find it easier. Someone who behaves racist may conceal this trait around a black person, but reveal it to you. It is your duty and moral objective to not let it slide when you're given the opportunity. Your mission is to confront it and humiliate it. This is your test from God, in a sense.... if you think that "God" simply means "Life" as in capital-l, all living creatures everywhere, the value of the experience of living.Fighting racism is your test from Life itself to show that you believe it has real value. Is that enough incentive? lolWhat can I do to fight racism?Everything matters. Racism was not built in a day. It will not be destroyed in a day. It will require consistent, dedicated attention, talk and action.The problem is very big, and it's not changing shape unless small minds expand. White Americans need to speak out more, and need to challenge the racism in their own communities as much as possible. Not just families and classmates or coworkers or neighbors. But also, all of the online communities you are part of beyond Era or Twitter.At the same time, recognize you are fighting an idea and a system, not an individual or group of individuals. In other words, you're not going to be able to save all hearts and minds. Adults who don't want to learn can't be forced. Racism requires all kinds of delusions and magical thinking; some people want to stay in The Matrix and aren't ready for the reality. Don't let any one person distract you from the larger goal. (This is also why it's not worth "debating" racists. There is nothing to debate. It's very simple, black or white. Black lives matter, or they don't. Neutral is not an option. If you're neutral, you've decided "don't matter" but with extra cowardice.)One thing we can do is to ensure racists are no longer comfortable anywhere. The same tactics of harrassment racists used against minorities can now be used by anybody against anyone who defends or upholds racism. What about donating, protesting, voting, and participating in local government?Obviously these are great too, but you already knew about these. But I know how sometimes it can seem like too much. If you're not in the habit of going to the gym regularly, going for the first time seems impossible. And so it is for these activities.The main takeaway from all of this should be — there is no action too small in the work fighting racism. It all matters. There are all sorts of forms of racism that are microscopic. Racism is everywhere and in everything in America; it is part of the fabric of our society, it's the cotton that made the quilt that helps us all sleep and dream in American.Every little thing matters. The challenge is to not let the upholders of racism succeed yet again in persuading us all to ignore the issue again. Let this be the beginning of generations of Americans who actually take pride in helping other people up, instead of keeping them down. What is going to happen in this thread? Playbook-wise, Racists are operating a ground-n-pound offense. Traditional. Established. Predictable. Reliable. Clockwork. But, to their credit, also bluntly effective. Their overall goal — Stop thinking about racism as soon as possible. By all means necessary, return to the established model. —There will be no shortage of attempts to discredit every thing I am saying. It won't be any thorough response. It will be multiple attempts to take one half of a phrase, contest it on the basis of semantics, and conclude this is why it all needs to be dismissed. —There will be attacks on the messenger; me. These will take the form of various guesses toward my personal identity, and my motivations. Anti-racism is not enough of a reason that racists can understand. There will be conspiracy theories. —There will be a lot, a lot, a lot of people insisting that White people can be the victims of racism, and in fact they are perhaps the BIGGEST victims of racism out of anybody. These claims will go as far as to say any suggestion otherwise is nonsense. They will not see any of the cruel irony in their statements, or if they do, they will not be bothered by them. How can I not be racist?First you understand what it means to be racist, with clarity. And then you work against the systemic oppression of people based on their physical character. If it helps you to understand it, compare American racism like the Christian idea of "being born into sin." (This is why it's called America's "original sin.") You start from a baseline of racism and take positive actions to work toward the redemption of a country built on bull####. It is continual actions. They don't have to be big. It just means not tolerating racism in your life. In your home. In your workplace. In your community. As a White American, you have both the advantages of the racist society, but if you decide to be a hero about it, you also have the advantage of blending in and finding "shameful racists" who only feel comfortable admitting their real hate to other white people. What you can to be Anti-racist is to simply not allow any safe quarter for racists in America, going forward, under any circumstances. This past week is the last moral wake-up call for White America. This is a life-long battle, and neutrality is not an option if you live in American society. Not choosing a side is choosing the side of the racist structure. So if you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem. tl;dr Racism is not our fault. But it is our responsibility. Racists have been treated with kid gloves for long enough, and need to be made to understood they are no longer welcome in America. The idea of remaining neutral is long gone. You are either horrified by the treatment of black people in America — either you think they are being systemically brutalized by a hateful ideology enacted by unthinking and unfeeling masses, or you think they're whiny idiots who want a free ride and special status as #1 victim. White people, more than anyone, need to nut up and show some backbone. It is time for White America to live up to their stated ideals of freedom, liberty, equality, and justice and enforce those ideals for their countrymen in their home turf. And it's time to stop pretending. This is only a "tough debate" if you can't imagine White Americans ever possibly being a force in the world that isn't entirely destructive. Hope this helps! Peace and love.

I've noticed a lot of our fellow Bills fans are sure that racism isn't real. In an attempt to heal this country, I thought these words could go a long way and help people outside of our community. That's why I'm scheduling a time for all of the folks who've been so strident in their posts here, reminding us all that racism is not real, to go ahead and use their faces and tell us on camera. No need to tell us your name / location. We just want to see your face. Go ahead and wear some Bills gear too, to make us all proud. I will be arranging times for people who've been really loud about this — even people I've put on ignore like @Reality Check, you get another chance here bud — to make time with me. I can be pretty flexible to your schedule. If you have time and interest, and you want to make sure that the world beyond our Bills community has the chance to hear your words of wisdom, please make sure to schedule a time. I will be recording throughout this next week. Let's show people what Buffalo is made of!! @Chef Jim you had a lot of thoughts. What's your schedule? @billsfan1959 you had a lot of great thoughts on racism and police. I know you're not working anymore. What's your schedule this week? @Deranged Rhino you're in Los Angeles so we're in the time zone. You have also made it clear that white genocide is an issue. Can I get you saying that with your mouth instead of your fingers? Who else? I know we've got a lot of smart people here and I don't want to leave anyone out.

TBDers, Interested in any feedback on geothermal and/or solar systems at your house. Specifically: installation, ROI/payback, durability, & maintenance. thx

Being an election year, this topic is more important than ever. The article is a little old, but on the mark. Please discuss....... Fighting Corruption in the Media http://www.aalep.eu/fighting-corruption-media "Corruption can occur in various forms in the media landscape. Types of corruption in the media can vary from the abuse of confidence or position when hiring or firing staff or making editorial decisions, inducting editorial content and by doing so influencing media coverage. Although there is limited research available on corruption in the media, there is anecdotal evidence that corruption in the media can manifest itself through various forms:...."

Thank you GP for calling out the racism that has been embedded in this forum for years. It takes a lot of patience and effort to do what you are doing, and I commend you for it.

Everybody here claims they are "not" racist.... but "not racist" is not the same as "against racism." You can assume you are "not racist" and then every time the issue is brought up to you, you look to dismiss it, not realizing how racist that actually is. Let's clarify. Who here is actually specifically AGAINST racism?

Hey everyone... 3-0!!! How 'bout them Bills??? Let's keep it going.... 👊 I'd like to ask for constructive input on community moderation. Our software has a ton of features that we have never used and it may be time to provide some structure. I'm hoping that provides a more methodical and more informed way to keep this train chugging along in a smooth way. FYI, off-topic/"funny"/inappropriate posts will be deleted. Here is what I want to know: 1. We have several default areas of concern: Politics, COVID-19, Inappropriate Language, Abusive Behavior, Inappropriate Avatar, Topic Bumping. Are there any other typical bad posts that fall into a category I am missing? 2. Each of those categories have default point values from 0-5. What do you think they should be? 3. What should happen to a member if they rack up X number of points? (Each time that get a point - the user is warned.) This can range from being able to read and not post to removing all access to the community. 4. Should points expire? If so, how long should they remain? 5. Should there be an appeals process (post restriction/banning) and what would this look like? This is just feedback. We may disagree on what you say. Your feedback may not be feasible either. regardless, thoughtful replies are appreciated. Thanks.

I don’t really want this thread to be about mud slinging, but rather open and honest discussion about how we draw conclusions about racism...The following are just random thoughts and musings of how my brain tries to logically make sense of one of the bigger issues of the day... Premise (2 issues) (1) I never understood people who claimed that only white people could be racist because only they had power...(2) Because then those same people would turn around and say white people were inherently racist, like it was some gene that only white people were born with...But those are two different notions- If white people are born racist, why would they need power to be racist? Let’s examine... Conclusion to issue #1 First of all, if, in order to be racist you must have power, what about in predominantly Asian countries, or Middle Eastern countries, or South American countries? Is a white person, who travels to those countries,” all of a sudden not racist because his race might not be the majority, or not in a position to have power? Furthermore, does that make those majority races racist because they have the power in those regions? And does this, in turn, show that racism and power are two mutually exclusive concepts that may or may not be connected in any given situation? Conclusion to issue #2 Second of all, we all have an ego, which serves to protect the interests of the “self”...therefore, are we ALL not naturally hesitant and unsure of those things/people that seem unfamiliar or different to us, for the sake of self preservation? Does this mean that we are ALL biologically hardwired to be racist? Feel free to discuss...

https://twitter.com/realchrisrufo/status/1364315888720076800?s=21 Read the whole tweet thread. SCOOP: Buffalo Public Schools claims “all white people” perpetuate systemic racism and forces kindergarteners to watch a video of dead black children warning them about “racist police and state-sanctioned violence.” I've obtained whistleblower documents that will shock you.

Had no idea, although I haven't read one in many years or read one to a child lately. https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2021/03/02/6-dr--seuss-books-won-t-be-published-for-racist-images BOSTON (AP) — Six Dr. Seuss books — including “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street” and “If I Ran the Zoo” — will stop being published because of racist and insensitive imagery, the business that preserves and protects the author's legacy said Tuesday. “These books portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong,” Dr. Seuss Enterprises told The Associated Press in a statement that coincided with the late author and illustrator’s birthday. “Ceasing sales of these books is only part of our commitment and our broader plan to ensure Dr. Seuss Enterprises’ catalog represents and supports all communities and families," it said. The other books affected are “McElligot’s Pool,” “On Beyond Zebra!,” “Scrambled Eggs Super!,” and “The Cat’s Quizzer.”

Does the NFL owe fans an analysis of all of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogs lyrics to make sure they never recorded anything sexist or racist? https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-dr-dre-straight-outta-compton-women-hurt-20150821-story.html What is the NFL statute of limitations on hitting women? The NFL's inconsistency is an assault on intellectual honest. Snoop pulls the racism and sexism together