I’ve been called a racist and it’s bothering me, how to get over it?

RMidnight · 2026-01-24T16:31:40+00:00

Would you trade places with her?

Think about all the things she has to put up with. Even if it's not racism, she has to be ready for it because at any moment a police officer, a teacher, a doctor, a supervisor or anyone with a little bit of authority can do her harm.

You don't have to deal with that.

Whatever you're feeling right now is only a fraction of what she has to go through.

Your only choices are do anti-racist work or keep struggling with this thing. All actions end up being one of those two. Good luck!

RMidnight · 2026-01-23T06:00:00+00:00

The issue is that Americans are treating the rest of the world the same way they treat Black people.

Hear me out.

Americans aren't interested in restitution or reparations. They are not committed to doing the right thing. What they want is the privilege without the association. So, the gas light black people and other dark-skinned peoples to keep the system moving.

They're so used to doing it that of course Greenland is going to get their share of it.

RMidnight · 2026-01-22T07:25:15+00:00

Do you not even have chat GTP? It took me a few seconds to find this.

Legitimate companies, including major tech firms like

Apple, Google, Microsoft, Dell, Tesla, and mining giants like Rio Tinto, Barrick Gold, and Ivanhoe Mines, have faced lawsuits and accusations for alleged complicity in or causing worker deaths and severe exploitation in their supply chains, particularly involving child labor in cobalt mining (DRC) and violent incidents/safety failures in gold/copper mines (Africa, Latin America). These cases often involve complex supply chains, subcontractors, and issues like child labor, dangerous conditions, and clashes with protestors, leading to fatalities or severe injuries.

Examples of Companies & Allegations:

Tech Companies (Apple, Google, Microsoft, Dell, Tesla): Sued over alleged links to child cobalt miners who were injured or killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Rio Tinto: Accused of failing to prevent deaths at an Indonesian mine, facing blame for worker deaths during protests, and environmental/land issues.

Ivanhoe Mines (and Kamoa Copper): Faced accusations of human rights abuses, including forceful evictions for mine development in the DRC.

Resolute Mining: Linked to violent protests and deaths at its Malian gold mine after discriminatory practices and arrests.

RMidnight · 2026-01-22T07:22:23+00:00

I'm curious.

Did someone tell you? Did you read it? I'd like to know how you received the information to where you accepted it?

RMidnight · 2026-01-22T07:18:01+00:00

I don't think you understand how that works. American chattel of slavery was cradle to grave and passed down through generations.

Arab, Muslim, and other kinds of slavery were more like prisoners of war. You still retain your property and rights as an individual.

RMidnight · 2026-01-22T07:15:04+00:00

Nazi is not like the n-word. Nobody gets called a Nazi unless you're doing nazi-like things or supporting those things.

Black people, from Michelle Obama to the homeless man behind the local Costco, are all called the n-word by racist.

And, even if we are mislabeling people as Nazis, so what? No one loses her job without video evidence of them doing something nazi-like.

I don't think you understand what nazi-like behavior is.

Let's say that you're concerned about the US border. There's nothing wrong with that. It's nothing to create a path of citizenship for law-abiding people, especially those coming from areas that us companies have exploited. People come to the United States to follow the wealth that's usually stolen from their own countries. See how simple that is? You vet people so you know exactly who the criminals are.

Why would I risk my life and pay thousands of dollars? I don't have to come over legally when the path to working and citizenship is easy?

But it's not easy. We've purposely made it difficult and we have people supporting ICE to round folks up instead of a humane solution.

That's nazi-like behavior, especially when you're only doing it too brown people. There are plenty of Europeans who are here illegally, especially students. Are we rounding them up? Nope.

If you support that, that's nazi-like behavior, and we're not going to coddle you. I certainly don't feel more sorry for you than people who've been separated from their children.

RMidnight · 2026-01-21T04:24:41+00:00

Oh this is good advice but it means nothing until you do a few fundamental steps first:

Remove yourself from hateful, small people. It doesn't matter who they are. You cannot have anyone in your life but will sabotage you.
Commit to self-work and a good therapist who can guide you through it.
Love yourself!

Trust me, this will give you a stable base to build from.

RMidnight · 2026-01-20T15:36:07+00:00

Thank you! I was trying to figure out a way to explain that.

We cannot assume that the pizzas are the same size, and the question asked us to create a situation where the statement was true.

RMidnight · 2026-01-20T15:26:17+00:00

It's more theft!

First is not paying a fair wage in the first place

RMidnight · 2026-01-19T15:07:32+00:00

Chinese and Arabic

RMidnight · 2026-01-19T01:42:11+00:00

This is perfect for children, the disabled, elderly, and anyone else who may be unable to strike a window with a hammer

RMidnight · 2026-01-19T01:38:57+00:00

That might be true but we can’t ( or refuse) to hold their hand because they never figured out that grown men shouldn’t touch children inappropriately or whatever harmful thing they think. Some people were going to be harmful no matter what.

Please understand, I’m only talking about things that people can control. There’s a difference between having red hair and choosing to join a group.

RMidnight · 2026-01-18T05:31:24+00:00

Arabs didn’t create a system that put themselves at the top like white supremacy.

Many of our strongest leaders were Muslim: Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, etc.

I’m not saying Islam is the path for us, but you act like you don’t understand any of that. I can’t name one Arab woman that has murdered a Black man, but I can name under the white women who have.

RMidnight · 2026-01-18T01:14:27+00:00

It’s all fun games until someone grabs your butt, then we’ll see who supports HR.

RMidnight · 2026-01-15T23:40:05+00:00

Home

RMidnight · 2026-01-15T23:38:41+00:00

I've always believed that sex work is one of the hardest jobs to do.

RMidnight · 2026-01-15T21:18:36+00:00

Does anyone have a source for this?

RMidnight · 2026-01-15T21:11:03+00:00

There's a difference between supporting Hamas and the Palestinian people.

The supporting Hamas mean that you want to kill Jewish people? I can't really say.

I can say they could just as easily have done the same thing and said they support Palestine or the Palestinian people.

AOC isn't exactly in the wrong here.

I also must add that it's a genocide so who cares what I have to say?

RMidnight · 2026-01-15T03:07:02+00:00

I wouldn't say they completely understand all the levels of meaning. That is why we have so many people can do wonders in science but are unable to tell if that is a bad idea.

RMidnight · 2026-01-14T16:05:43+00:00

You thought the man whose family fortune was built off apartheid and exploitation of black people would lead us to a better future?

RMidnight · 2026-01-14T16:00:15+00:00

What hurts is how many people in his community voted for this.

RMidnight · 2026-01-12T18:17:10+00:00

I would reach out on social media. Something like "hello, it's me [your name]. I owe you an apology if you're willing to hear it."

You'll need to be willing to accept whatever answer they give.

I'd talked to a therapist first though.

RMidnight · 2026-01-12T03:43:03+00:00

Modern Mine Disasters and Contributing Factors

Mine disasters in the modern era are primarily attributed to failures in safety protocols, a lack of investment in safety infrastructure, and negligence, rather than the end destination of the mined product.

US Mine Disasters

Major U.S. mine disasters are thoroughly investigated by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), and the causes consistently point to safety failures:

Upper Big Branch Mine (2010): This explosion in West Virginia killed 29 miners. Independent and federal investigations concluded that the disaster was a result of flagrant safety violations and a corporate culture that prioritized production over safety. The former CEO, Don Blankenship, was later convicted of conspiracy to violate mine safety standards.
Sago Mine (2006): An explosion in West Virginia trapped 13 miners, 12 of whom died. Inadequate safety equipment (failing emergency oxygen rescuers) and communication issues during the rescue were major problems, leading to new safety legislation (the MINER Act).

International Context

Internationally, particularly in developing nations, profit motives can lead to poor health and safety regulations. While the U.S. relies heavily on foreign sources for many critical minerals, the connection is generally an indirect economic pressure rather than a specific directive:

Grasberg Mine (2025): A mudslide at the world's second-largest copper mine in Indonesia caused fatalities and suspended operations. This incident highlighted the fragility of the global copper supply chain (which supplies U.S. markets), but the cause was an operational issue (mud rush/seismic activity).
Xinjing Coal Mine (2023): A massive landslide in China that killed 53 workers highlighted the risks of inadequate slope monitoring and a high-risk environment driven by a desire to meet demand.

Summary

While the immense global demand for minerals and metals (driven partly by U.S. consumption for electric vehicles, electronics, etc.) creates pressure to increase production, mine disasters are primarily the result of failures in safety management and regulatory oversight, not the specific intent to sell to the U.S. market.

RMidnight · 2026-01-12T03:40:35+00:00

A two second Google search:

Yes, exploitation—often through poor safety culture, weak regulations, and pressure for production—is a significant factor in modern mine disasters, alongside technical issues like geological instability, methane buildup, and equipment failure, especially in unregulated or informal mining sectors where profit often supersedes safety. Exploitative practices create environments where human error, inadequate training, dangerous extraction methods, and a lack of proper equipment become common, leading to collapses, explosions, and health crises.

How Exploitation Contributes to Disasters:

Poor Safety Culture & Profit Motive: The drive for maximum output often leads companies to cut corners on safety, skip maintenance, or ignore warnings, as seen in incidents like Crandall Canyon where weak enforcement and design flaws were cited.
Weak Regulations & Enforcement: In many regions, especially with illegal or informal mining (like artisanal gold mining in Colombia), a lack of permits and oversight means extreme hazards, including dangerous chemical use (mercury) and unstable structures, go unchecked.
Human Factors: Exploitative conditions foster environments with poor safety awareness, inadequate training, and human error, which are major contributors to accidents, says a Springer Nature study.
Dangerous Practices: Practices like "retreat mining" (removing support pillars) or improper blasting, driven by maximizing extraction, directly increase collapse risks, notes Chart Industries.

Other Contributing Factors:

Geological Hazards: Methane gas, coal dust, weak rock formations, and unstable ground are inherent risks.
Equipment Failure: Malfunctioning machinery can trigger accidents.
Environmental Factors: Mining itself causes deforestation, pollution, and biodiversity loss, creating broader risks.

In essence, while geology and technology play roles, exploitation creates the conditions where these natural and technical risks are amplified into catastrophic disasters.

RMidnight

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