I've been called a lot of things online by assorted trolls, but this one took the cake. In a discussion that started about three weeks ago, on this article, I was called a racist.
I'm going to save some suspense...I'm no bigot, and I'd be happy to provide the evidence to prove that fact. It's the accuser that I'd like you to focus on...chances are, you've probably ran into the same kind of mooncalf, either online in some forum, or in real life (either way, you have my sympathy). These are a few snippets and gems from this prize of humanity...you be the judge. We'll call this person "Rich"...it's close and ironic enough!
Rich:"Trayvon didn't get killed because he was a N. e. g. r. o. wearing a hoodie, he was killed because he attacked Zimmerman and was pounding his head against the concrete. Don't put words in my mouth to support your argument based on lies.
You are a classic case of the modern day racist...a N. e. g. r. o. who supports any other N. e. g. r. o. in the face of overwhelming evidence of crimes he/she committed. As a Caucasian, I would never defend another Caucasian against somebody of another race just because we're "brothers". I would never deny Caucasians were wrong to have N. e. g. r. o. slaves as you should never deny N. e. g. r. o. e. s. in Africa were wrong to sell their own people to Caucasians as slaves. When you can let go of your racism, then and only then will you be able to see the truth. Until then, it's futile to debate this with you...there are none so blind as those who refuse to open their eyes/minds." (I thought this was the worst this guy could post...Boy was I wrong! See next.)
Rich: "It is you who supports blacks raping, killing, assaulting, and stealing in a pattern that obviously targets whites, yet you call me a bigot for stating facts...how ironic. I understand the truth hurts and makes people like you lash out but try to make this a learning moment for you and apply it to your community in a positive manner as you go forward. If you stay in your present position, you are no better than those who want to perpetuate the #$%$. I don't support any criminal actions and the ones that target a specific group are the most disgusting. Seriously, take your hurt feelings and do something positive with them instead of wasting your time here." (For the record, I don't support anyone committing any crime, regardless of racial or ethnic background).
Rich: "William, form a coherent argument to support your position and present it in a comprehensible way that will refute my position. When you resort to personal attacks and name calling like you did in your last post, you have lost the debate. At least it was entertaining watching you try." (After I DID form several coherent arguments).
Rich: "...thank you for proving my point, you are only concerned with defending your own race no matter what atrocity they have committed against their fellow man. You have no sympathy for the victims of your race, don't demand what you aren't willing to give. When people of a certain skin color attack people just because of their skin color, I will respond in kind. If you don't like it, talk to your "people" and tell them to knock it off...don't blame the messenger. You can't even write, what the hell is 'you are an abject subject on futility.'...it's not even a sentence. I love your veiled threat at the end too...typical. You keep copying my sentences and phrases to throw back at me...the equivalent of the schoolyard taunt of "whatever you say bounces off of me and sticks like glue to you." Nice to see you've been creeping my profile, I don't have any interest in knowing any more about you than I already do...I'm sure it's just more disgusting racist posts. Debating you is like having a duel with an unarmed man." (I thought "You are an abject subject on futility" is an accepted English sentence. Readers? Oh, and to my race, read on...)
Rich: "...you have no idea who I am. Scared of freedom??? I'm at the tip of the spear fighting for your freedom to post your senseless drivel. You would be too scared to even think about going to some of the places I go to. You have a very singular view of this world driven by your lack of experience and your refusal to open your eyes to some real problems.
BTW, I used some "resources" available to some of my friends...after a little digging, your picture for your profile is NOT you. At least I know who I'm dealing with now and I can honestly say you aren't worth it."
"PS Stop passing yourself off as a white person."(I REALLY had a laugh at the last one...my avatar picture was an old picture of myself, and although I do tan, I'm still quite Caucasian)
Rich: "Since when did speaking the truth make a person a bigot??? Oprah said all old white people just need to die. First, she's the biggest black racist in the world and I'm not talking about how fat she is. Second, there is a whole new generation coming up that actually dislikes blacks because of all the black racism they've experienced. But you and Oprah are the epitome of the typical entitled black that America and the rest of the world is sick of. It's interesting you even said the same thing Oprah said about minorities can't be racist. I'm enjoying shoving these facts down your throat, I can do this for years." (You'll be doing a Sisyphean task, Rich. And as to his "truth", read on...)
Rich: "William...I think all the thumbs down on your posts says it all, it was a nice homecoming "present". Enjoy watching the future as white America awakens to the racist blacks.
PS I never insulted anybody, stop lying already." (Someone should take their own advice. Meanwhile...)
Rich: "Facts are facts, you can not distort them or deny them. You can ignore them if you're a racist like you but that doesn't make them go away. Go ahead and Google interracial rape to see for yourself...you won't because it doesn't fit your racist agenda. There is absolutely no truth to what Oprah says...can you imagine a white person saying all the young black people just need to die? The most racist blacks are young blacks so by her reasoning, there is nothing wrong with that statement. Yet a white person would be slammed and be called a racist...when you treat somebody different because of their race, that makes you a racist. There is no recruiting done by or to any generation of white people and none of them are bigots when they are reacting to the fact of how they are treated by black racists. Obama and his whole administration has finally awoken the white population to the multitude of black racists in our country.
You are judging white people unfairly so that makes you a bigot." (There's more of this, but it's more of the same. Oh, and I did "google" it...I guess I got the "wrong" statistics...Rich doesn't trust the "government". Surprise surprise!)
And of course, in our back and forth, Rich digs up outrageous lies and misrepresentations, creates countless strawmen, but when he's called on it, it seems he resorts to the default of "You're just a racist".
So aside from the obvious gawk factor of this guy's eloquent egalitarianism, I have to ask...who is the "racist" here? And for what it's worth (and really is troubling to me) was the vast majority of yo-yo's who had the same sentiments and reasoning (and were a lot more "crude", if you get the drift). Readers?