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Old 02-13-2024, 08:56 PM
 
Location: Somewhere on the Moon.
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Racism does exist and not just in Florida, but it’s more subdued and some acts of racism you may not recognize until someone brings up that issue.

For example, speak to a person of color (racism also exist towards white people too) that has worked in a position that requires them a lot of contacts with clients. Many can write a book about all the clients that pretended they weren’t there and no amount of smiling and asking if they needed any help change that. You and a wall are one and the same. A white coworker goes to the same clients and, oh, they aren’t mute and deaf afterall.

There are cases when an act of racism is committed but you never knew until someone else brought it up. As in you think contact with a certain client wasn’t going to work, but a coworker got the sale. Good for him you think. Then the client leaves and the coworker tells you that the client told him that he felt uncomfortable with you and didn’t want to work with you. Hmm, I wonder what could it be since most clients you do work with often mention how nice and knowledgeable you are.

Overall, you can’t say most people are racist because they aren’t, but most is not all. If you have to deal with a lot of people on a daily basis, there is no way you will conclude racism doesn’t exist. Even when the racism isn’t directed at you, you notice when it’s to someone else.
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Old 02-18-2024, 08:14 PM
 
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There's lots of anti-white racism in Florida. Areas with higher percentages of whites are generally the least racist and the most pleasant and safe in Florida
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Old 02-19-2024, 06:33 PM
 
Location: Somewhere on the Moon.
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2024 racism in America is so bad people have to search out other people to complain with about racism they never even saw or felt.
Speaking from personal experience, plus I’ve had conversations about that with several people and most of them confirm it happen to them too despite not all these people work in the same states.

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This would be called "social contageon".
What does “clueless” means?

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And NO. Do not approach me in a store and ask "if I need any help" no matter what race you are. And that last thing never happens switching sales people complaining "OH I wasn't "comfortable".
Happen to me on several occasions.

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You accuse white people of being "racist" for finally dealing with a white salesperson when it's about 1000% sure that black people ARE the ones who'd rather deal with black people? And there's nothing wrong with that.
You are the one claiming that, but since you started the post claiming something never happened when it did and then continue from there, it isn’t surprising.

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Have you heard of BLACK TV? BET, ALLBLK, BLACK ON PURPOSE, BOUNCE, REVOLT, AFRO, CLEO.....

Just leave people alone. For 15% of the population there is a LOT of noise.
Sounds like someone feels referred…

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Old 02-20-2024, 10:59 AM
 
Location: SoFlo
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Ehh, I wouldn't say that - Racism is a team sport, meaning it requires a significant group of people being on "code" for it to work properly and for the ones not participating, it requires their apathy and inaction.

Denying employment opportunities, home loans in desirable, appreciating areas etc are quick examples of what racism truly is...it's essentially a power structure.

What you're describing are powerless (powerless because the perps would be arrested and prosecuted) racial hostilities such as racial slurs, and dirty looks. Historically and presently, VERY FEW non-whites have the ability to deny employment and or housing opportunities to whites on any significant scale. Wording matters.

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There's lots of anti-white racism in Florida. Areas with higher percentages of whites are generally the least racist and the most pleasant and safe in Florida

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Old 03-13-2024, 02:11 PM
 
Location: Ponte Vedra, FL
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I was actually really surprised at how many IR couples I've seen in Jacksonville.
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Old 03-13-2024, 05:33 PM
 
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I live in little ole Lakeland and there are a surprising number of interracial couples of all ethnic persuasions. Mostly within the city core.
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Old 03-14-2024, 03:38 PM
 
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Epic op troll job. 2 entire posts and then vanished in 2010 lol.
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Old 03-22-2024, 02:48 PM
 
Location: Tampa
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I'm recommending Tampa-St. Pete-Clearwater.
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Old 03-22-2024, 06:29 PM
 
Location: SoFlo
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Sure, if they’re also looking to convert to Scientology

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I'm recommending Tampa-St. Pete-Clearwater.
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Old 03-23-2024, 11:34 AM
 
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Any major city in Florida will be safe for interracial couple and the vast majority of small towns as well.
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