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[Bassmasters]

Collapse of AA families is mostly a result of the War on Drugs .... Quite racist actually.

So, the pregnant girl I went to who was on her 7th child , only 26 and didn't know where the dad was is the result of the war on drugs???? Get outta here. Sh had no car, living with her mom kids everywhere and had to call for help. I felt bad for the guy next door who is paying a mortgage.

It's not like they don't know what's causing all these kids. They just don't care and they see another check. Do away with these entitlement programs and you wont reward babies having babies. Besides, I didn't take there kids to raise via tax dollars. But hey it's racism causing all these fatherless babies right!!!

🤔

 

[Mt.DoraGator]

To everyone complaining about DEI hires, how come you are not critical of the worst DEI hire in US history...Clarence Thomas? He is totally unqualified for the Supremes and if he had any sense of integrity he would recuse himself from all cases involving Trump because of his wife's actions. (Do you really think Anita Hill was lying during his confirmation?) But since Thomas supports your agenda, he is not discussed.
Regarding LGQBT, If your child needed brain surgery and the only surgeon in the world that could save them was transexual, gay or queer, what would you do?
Now lets talk about having children out of marriage ruining our country. Maybe you are right...Elon Musk sorta proves your point..
And how much money do "unwed welfare queens" get vs the tax cuts for billionaires?
Based on available data, the most relevant information regarding the US payment in welfare to unwed parents in 2024 focuses primarily on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
Here is what is known:

• Federal Funding: In fiscal year 2024, the federal government provided $16.0 billion for the TANF program, which supports low-income families.

Trump's tax cuts cost the American people over $500 billion a year but saved a lot of money for his billionaire buddies.
So the $16 billion for TANF is less beneficial to US citizens than Musk, Bezos, etc padding their bank accounts to the tune of $500 billion. Yeah, that makes sense, if you are a billionaire.

 

[Rexgrissam]

False Ad About Biden's VP Pick - FactCheck.org

A Republican TV ad targeted at Latino voters in large cities falsely claimed that Joe Biden "promised his party an African American Vice President. Not a Latino."

www.factcheck.org

Not trying to get into an argument over this, but if you're gonna throw something like that out there, it would be nice to back it up.

Me either, my friend. Im sure I could find an article or stating the opposite about Biden but I'm on vacation and don'tcare that much. But if we use Biden's history and logic, do you think Claiborne delivers South Carolina and thus, the nomination to Biden without some concessions?

 

[Bassmasters]

Trumps tax cuts benefited small businesses. The cuts for corporate America were needed! The US was listed among the highest taxed nations under Obama. ... By the way, I wouldn't go to a lgbqktefi doctor. He might try and kiss me😆

 

[InstaGator24]

Me either, my friend. Im sure I could find an article or stating the opposite about Biden but I'm on vacation and don'tcare that much. But if we use Biden's history and logic, do you think Claiborne delivers South Carolina and thus, the nomination to Biden without some concessions?

Any other group of constituents would want the same or similar in return if they helped their pick secure the nomination.

 

[Rexgrissam]

Any other group of constituents would want the same or similar in return if they helped their pick secure the nomination.

Of course they would. Politics is quid pro quo. So we agree. Claiborne wanted a black, female as the VP and to fill a seat on the Supreme Court. Therefore, they didn't necessarily try to find the most qualified.

 

[Mt.DoraGator]

Trumps tax cuts benefited small businesses. The cuts for corporate America were needed! The US was listed among the highest taxed nations under Obama. ... By the way, I wouldn't go to a lgbqktefi doctor. He might try and kiss me😆

Please list the ways small businesses were helped. Facts only please. Not just anecdotal BS coming from the MAGA echo chamber.
The Trump tax cuts included provisions designed to benefit small businesses, primarily through the QBI deduction and changes to depreciation rules. Proponents cite potential economic growth and job creation as evidence of the tax cuts' positive impact. However, critics raise concerns about the uneven distribution of benefits and the potential negative impact on the federal deficit. The overall impact on small businesses remains a subject of debate, with different studies and perspectives offering varying conclusions.
And you would let your kid die because of your political/emotional beliefs? Wow...

 

[InstaGator24]

Of course they would. Politics is quid pro quo. So we agree. Claiborne wanted a black, female as the VP and to fill a seat on the Supreme Court. Therefore, they didn't necessarily try to find the most qualified.

That's where you're wrong.

But at the same time, if you accept that politics are quid pro quo and not entirely based on merit, do you carry the same energy for any and all other politicians? I bet not.

And like I said before, y'all be tellin on yourselves with this but ain't ready for that conversation.

 

[BradDad57]

To everyone complaining about DEI hires, how come you are not critical of the worst DEI hire in US history...Clarence Thomas? He is totally unqualified for the Supremes and if he had any sense of integrity he would recuse himself from all cases involving Trump because of his wife's actions. (Do you really think Anita Hill was lying during his confirmation?) But since Thomas supports your agenda, he is not discussed.
Regarding LGQBT, If your child needed brain surgery and the only surgeon in the world that could save them was transexual, gay or queer, what would you do?
Now lets talk about having children out of marriage ruining our country. Maybe you are right...Elon Musk sorta proves your point..
And how much money do "unwed welfare queens" get vs the tax cuts for billionaires?
Based on available data, the most relevant information regarding the US payment in welfare to unwed parents in 2024 focuses primarily on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
Here is what is known:

• Federal Funding: In fiscal year 2024, the federal government provided $16.0 billion for the TANF program, which supports low-income families.

Trump's tax cuts cost the American people over $500 billion a year but saved a lot of money for his billionaire buddies.
So the $16 billion for TANF is less beneficial to US citizens than Musk, Bezos, etc padding their bank accounts to the tune of $500 billion. Yeah, that makes sense, if you are a billionaire.

You beclowned yourself with your first paragraph - but do keep on keeping on.

 

[MITCroc]

Pivoting back to the topic, I am concerned that the BOG is doing the equivalent of cancel culture. Maybe there is legitimate concern that Ono was telling people what they wanted to hear only to then do things he said he wouldn’t do moving forward. But if he’s getting punished for past positions he no longer supports and has committed not to try to implement while neglecting the fact that he’s in the national academy of medicine, would be coming from an even more prestigious university, and has the full backing of the BOT, then this is really troubling beyond the bad optics we’ve already created.

 

[Mt.DoraGator]

Pivoting back to the topic, I am concerned that the BOG is doing the equivalent of cancel culture. Maybe there is legitimate concern that Ono was telling people what they wanted to hear only to then do things he said he wouldn’t do moving forward. But if he’s getting punished for past positions he no longer supports and has committed not to try to implement while neglecting the fact that he’s in the national academy of medicine, would be coming from an even more prestigious university, and has the full backing of the BOT, then this is really troubling beyond the bad optics we’ve already created.

So true. If Florida is where "woke goes to die" it is also where academic institutions are going to go downhill. Perhaps UF can find the equivalent of RFK Jr, Hegseth, or Kristi Noem. Wouldn't that be awesome?

 

[GatorFW]

I was out of the country the last two weeks. So Ono isn't going to be the next president?

I assume it's because of his history on DEI at Michigan. Seems like that should have been vetted better before recommending him. Anybody have the 30 second version of what happened/where things stand?

Too conservative for Michigan, too liberal for Florida. Sums up current state of politics nicely.

 

[Rexgrissam]

That's where you're wrong.

But at the same time, if you accept that politics are quid pro quo and not entirely based on merit, do you carry the same energy for any and all other politicians? I bet not.

And like I said before, y'all be tellin on yourselves with this but ain't ready for that conversation.

I dont disagree with you and I'm not trying to defend anyone on the other side. But your claim was that the two women of color didn't get their positions because they were women of color. But they did. We agreed. My position is not that one side is guilty of it and the other isn't. But the two women did get their positions because Biden decided to only choose from a pool of candidates who were black women.

 

[InstaGator24]

I dont disagree with you and I'm not trying to defend anyone on the other side. But your claim was that the two women of color didn't get their positions because they were women of color. But they did. We agreed. My position is not that one side is guilty of it and the other isn't. But the two women did get their positions because Biden decided to only choose from a pool of candidates who were black women.

That does not automatically mean they are less qualified, which you inferred to be by virtue of the fact they are black women and a limited candidate pool. That's where this whole thing goes south. You'd only arrive to that conclusion due to inherent bias. Just saying.

We can agree politics are corrupt on both sides. I have no love for either side. But multiple things can be true at once.

 

[FresnoGator]

That does not automatically mean they are less qualified, which you inferred to be by virtue of the fact they are black women and a limited candidate pool. That's where this whole thing goes south. You'd only arrive to that conclusion due to inherent bias. Just saying.

We can agree politics are corrupt on both sides. I have no love for either side. But multiple things can be true at once.

Show me a situation where selection is limited to a group with a specific set of parameters that have nothing to do success, however you want to define it, and I will show you a group that is most likely less qualified ...

 

[Rexgrissam]

That does not automatically mean they are less qualified, which you inferred to be by virtue of the fact they are black women and a limited candidate pool. That's where this whole thing goes south. You'd only arrive to that conclusion due to inherent bias. Just saying.

We can agree politics are corrupt on both sides. I have no love for either side. But multiple things can be true at once.

I never said anything about their qualifications either. You asked the question, "why (someone) thought both positions had to be black women?" I just answered your question and you agreed.

 

[InstaGator24]

I never said anything about their qualifications either. You asked the question, "why (someone) thought both positions had to be black women?" I just answered your question and you agreed.

That was another poster, not me. I was challenging your statement that Biden specifically said he would ONLY consider black women, which a quick Google search showed that ain't true.

All good though. No hard feelings.

 

[Rexgrissam]

That was another poster, not me. I was challenging your statement that Biden specifically said he would ONLY consider black women, which a quick Google search showed that ain't true.

All good though. No hard feelings.

You're right, my bad. I'm on vacation and I'm shooting from the hip, haha.

 

[Bassmasters]

Please list the ways small businesses were helped. Facts only please. Not just anecdotal BS coming from the MAGA echo chamber.
The Trump tax cuts included provisions designed to benefit small businesses, primarily through the QBI deduction and changes to depreciation rules. Proponents cite potential economic growth and job creation as evidence of the tax cuts' positive impact. However, critics raise concerns about the uneven distribution of benefits and the potential negative impact on the federal deficit. The overall impact on small businesses remains a subject of debate, with different studies and perspectives offering varying conclusions.
And you would let your kid die because of your political/emotional beliefs? Wow...

We don't have kids so I don't have to worry about kids and doctors. I guess they call us "DINKS". Dual income no kids. Which reminds me, since we are on the subject of taxes, how come we don't get a tax break for not having any kids? We don't use the public school system, so shouldn't we qualify for a tax break? Why are people with kids getting tax breaks when they are the ones using the services.

 

[MITCroc]

Wait - as for the Biden promise to pick a black woman to the Supreme Court, is this all fake?

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/26/us/politics/biden-supreme-court-black-woman.html

Meet the women who could be Biden's pick for the next Supreme Court justice

President Biden has vowed to nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court if a seat were to open up.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[NavigatorII]

To everyone complaining about DEI hires, how come you are not critical of the worst DEI hire in US history...Clarence Thomas? He is totally unqualified for the Supremes and if he had any sense of integrity he would recuse himself from all cases involving Trump because of his wife's actions. (Do you really think Anita Hill was lying during his confirmation?) But since Thomas supports your agenda, he is not discussed.
Regarding LGQBT, If your child needed brain surgery and the only surgeon in the world that could save them was transexual, gay or queer, what would you do?
Now lets talk about having children out of marriage ruining our country. Maybe you are right...Elon Musk sorta proves your point..
And how much money do "unwed welfare queens" get vs the tax cuts for billionaires?
Based on available data, the most relevant information regarding the US payment in welfare to unwed parents in 2024 focuses primarily on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
Here is what is known:

• Federal Funding: In fiscal year 2024, the federal government provided $16.0 billion for the TANF program, which supports low-income families.

Trump's tax cuts cost the American people over $500 billion a year but saved a lot of money for his billionaire buddies.
So the $16 billion for TANF is less beneficial to US citizens than Musk, Bezos, etc padding their bank accounts to the tune of $500 billion. Yeah, that makes sense, if you are a billionaire.

Oh look!! It's Mounted Doreen! We thought you banished yourself back to the wokeness of the Swamp! 🤣

 

[NavigatorII]

We don't have kids so I don't have to worry about kids and doctors. I guess they call us "DINKS". Dual income no kids. Which reminds me, since we are on the subject of taxes, how come we don't get a tax break for not having any kids? We don't use the public school system, so shouldn't we qualify for a tax break? Why are people with kids getting tax breaks when they are the ones using the services.

Same here. What I REALLY object to are the school system property taxes for the same. Why fund the system when they are putting out "graduates" like @Mt.DoraGator , AKA, Mounted Doreen? 😂

 

[GhostOfMatchesMalone]

Sounds like Ono didnt make it cause of his political activism at UM. UF messed up by making it public he was the choice. Although I suspect that was leaked by some BOT members who were pissed that a political appointment was being made.

Libs here are pissed cause a guy that shares their politics didnt make it. At the end of the day, if a lib is pissed at the decision, it was likely best for all involved.

 

[gatordad3]

To everyone complaining about DEI hires, how come you are not critical of the worst DEI hire in US history...Clarence Thomas? He is totally unqualified for the Supremes and if he had any sense of integrity he would recuse himself from all cases involving Trump because of his wife's actions. (Do you really think Anita Hill was lying during his confirmation?) But since Thomas supports your agenda, he is not discussed.
Regarding LGQBT, If your child needed brain surgery and the only surgeon in the world that could save them was transexual, gay or queer, what would you do?
Now lets talk about having children out of marriage ruining our country. Maybe you are right...Elon Musk sorta proves your point..
And how much money do "unwed welfare queens" get vs the tax cuts for billionaires?
Based on available data, the most relevant information regarding the US payment in welfare to unwed parents in 2024 focuses primarily on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
Here is what is known:

• Federal Funding: In fiscal year 2024, the federal government provided $16.0 billion for the TANF program, which supports low-income families.

Trump's tax cuts cost the American people over $500 billion a year but saved a lot of money for his billionaire buddies.
So the $16 billion for TANF is less beneficial to US citizens than Musk, Bezos, etc padding their bank accounts to the tune of $500 billion. Yeah, that makes sense, if you are a billionaire.

This doesn't belong here but I don't GAF. Dipsh1ts like Hakeem Jeffries make you and your Swamp liberal buddies miss The Nasty Pelosi.


What a dumbass!

 

[GhostOfMatchesMalone]

To everyone complaining about DEI hires, how come you are not critical of the worst DEI hire in US history...Clarence Thomas? He is totally unqualified for the Supremes and if he had any sense of integrity he would recuse himself from all cases involving Trump because of his wife's actions.

What about the liberal justices who ruled on cases involving their publishers? That's a textbook case of conflict of interest, and they didn't recuse themselves and I've yet to see any complaints from you.

Thomas strictly follows the constitution in his rulings. Which is what he is supposed to do.

 

[LordofallSocks]

To everyone complaining about DEI hires, how come you are not critical of the worst DEI hire in US history...Clarence Thomas? He is totally unqualified for the Supremes and if he had any sense of integrity he would recuse himself from all cases involving Trump because of his wife's actions. (Do you really think Anita Hill was lying during his confirmation?) But since Thomas supports your agenda, he is not discussed.
Regarding LGQBT, If your child needed brain surgery and the only surgeon in the world that could save them was transexual, gay or queer, what would you do?
Now lets talk about having children out of marriage ruining our country. Maybe you are right...Elon Musk sorta proves your point..
And how much money do "unwed welfare queens" get vs the tax cuts for billionaires?
Based on available data, the most relevant information regarding the US payment in welfare to unwed parents in 2024 focuses primarily on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
Here is what is known:

• Federal Funding: In fiscal year 2024, the federal government provided $16.0 billion for the TANF program, which supports low-income families.

Trump's tax cuts cost the American people over $500 billion a year but saved a lot of money for his billionaire buddies.
So the $16 billion for TANF is less beneficial to US citizens than Musk, Bezos, etc padding their bank accounts to the tune of $500 billion. Yeah, that makes sense, if you are a billionaire.

You sir, are an idiot. Clarence Thomas is a final boss level jurist.

And its the supreme court of the united states, sir. The Supremes were an all girl vocal group from the 1960's.

 

[FresnoGator]

What about the liberal justices who ruled on cases involving their publishers? That's a textbook case of conflict of interest, and they didn't recuse themselves and I've yet to see any complaints from you.

Thomas strictly follows the constitution in his rulings. Which is what he is supposed to do.

In this case, you're probably best off not feeding the trolls ...

 

[Dirtyplayer]

To everyone complaining about DEI hires, how come you are not critical of the worst DEI hire in US history...Clarence Thomas? He is totally unqualified for the Supremes and if he had any sense of integrity he would recuse himself from all cases involving Trump because of his wife's actions. (Do you really think Anita Hill was lying during his confirmation?) But since Thomas supports your agenda, he is not discussed.
Regarding LGQBT, If your child needed brain surgery and the only surgeon in the world that could save them was transexual, gay or queer, what would you do?
Now lets talk about having children out of marriage ruining our country. Maybe you are right...Elon Musk sorta proves your point..
And how much money do "unwed welfare queens" get vs the tax cuts for billionaires?
Based on available data, the most relevant information regarding the US payment in welfare to unwed parents in 2024 focuses primarily on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
Here is what is known:

• Federal Funding: In fiscal year 2024, the federal government provided $16.0 billion for the TANF program, which supports low-income families.

Trump's tax cuts cost the American people over $500 billion a year but saved a lot of money for his billionaire buddies.
So the $16 billion for TANF is less beneficial to US citizens than Musk, Bezos, etc padding their bank accounts to the tune of $500 billion. Yeah, that makes sense, if you are a billionaire.

Bernie Sanders in the house yall!

 

[Capt Ron 1]

Please list the ways small businesses were helped. Facts only please. Not just anecdotal BS coming from the MAGA echo chamber.
The Trump tax cuts included provisions designed to benefit small businesses, primarily through the QBI deduction and changes to depreciation rules. Proponents cite potential economic growth and job creation as evidence of the tax cuts' positive impact. However, critics raise concerns about the uneven distribution of benefits and the potential negative impact on the federal deficit. The overall impact on small businesses remains a subject of debate, with different studies and perspectives offering varying conclusions.
And you would let your kid die because of your political/emotional beliefs? Wow...

So EASY!

After the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) — often referred to as the “Trump tax cuts” — small business tax treatment changed significantly starting in 2018:

📊 Key Highlights for Small Businesses

1. Flat 21% Corporate Rate

• The corporate federal tax rate dropped from 35% to a flat 21% for C‑corporations beginning January 1, 2018

2. 20% Pass‑Through Deduction (Section 199A)

• Owners of pass‑through entities (LLCs, S‑corps, partnerships, sole proprietors) could deduct up to 20% of qualified business income through tax year 2025 .
• This reduced top marginal rates on business income from as high as 37% down to around 29.6%.

3. Supercharged Deductions for Equipment & Assets

• 100% bonus depreciation: Fully expense new AND used capital assets placed in service between late 2017 and 2022 .
• Section 179 was expanded: immediate expensing for up to $1 million of property, phasing out at $2.5 million

4. Accounting & Structuring Relief

• Companies with ≤$25 million average gross receipts could use cash accounting and avoid certain inventory capitalization rules .

5. Interest & NOL Limits

• Deductions for net interest are limited to 30% of adjusted taxable income (though small firms are exempt) .
• Net Operating Loss carrybacks were repealed and unused NOLs are limited to 80% of taxable income .

6. R&D Cost Changes

• From 2022 onward, R&D expenses must be amortized over five years (or 15 years overseas), replacing immediate deduction .

7. Estate‑Tax Benefits for Family Businesses

Increased estate tax exemption helped family-owned businesses avoid liquidity issues upon succession

• Most individual and pass-through provisions, including the 20% deduction, are set to expire after 2025 .
• If that happens, small businesses could face a top rate of ~43.4% instead of the current ~29% .
• Numerous lawmakers are pushing to extend or make permanent these TCJA provisions to avoid sharp tax hikes for Main Street .

 

[GhostOfMatchesMalone]

Please list the ways small businesses were helped. Facts only please.

When Trump sent troops in to stop democrats from burning small businesses to the ground in Los Angeles.

Notice our liberal friends don't care about that. But Trump stepping in to stop the violence? THAT pisses them off.

 

[NavigatorII]

When Trump sent troops in to stop democrats from burning small businesses to the ground in Los Angeles.

Notice our liberal friends don't care about that. But Trump stepping in to stop the violence? THAT pisses them off.

It's Mounted Doreen. No surprise there. It's village idiosos like her who give the main board a horrid reputation. 😂

 

[NavigatorII]

While we are addressing Mounted Doreen. 😂

 

[bigg8tr]

On your one question, it's very simple--if you have two X chromosomes, you're a woman. If you don't, you're not.

How you choose to dress, act, talk, have sex with, etc. is your own choice, but it doesn't change biology.

There are a tiny, tiny, tiny number of people with XXY or some other genetic mutation, but we all know that's not what we're dealing with. Given the explosion in the number of people claiming some other form of identity, it's clearly a cultural rather than any. form of underlying change in the human condition.

As for DEI, it's just new terminology used in place of quotas and affirmative action. Now, we can have a legitimate discussion about whether quotas and affirmative action work, etc., but the use of the term DEI doesn't change anything at the end of the day.

V,

What do you mean thats not "what we're dealing with"? He specifically said KBrown was "an unqualified DEI hire" because she couldn't give a definition as to what a women is, which was the specific question asked in a legal context, yet here you are say there are some folks with XXY chromosomes. So in the context she, K-Brown was asked, a legal one, you just proved the point. So it isn't "very simple" are those with XXY, women? Does that make her an "unqualified DEI hire" as he stated, or a smart judge who is educated in the law and has just enough knowledge in biology to not make a definitive legal definition, because as you pointed out not all women are just XX. As I said, the GOP Senators couldn't agree on what the definition was. So yes, that is what the law also deals with.


I would add IMO you are wrong about what DEI really is... that's the problem with many. Folksthink is is only about hiring practices etc, it's not. That is an echo chamber of misinformation folks shout into.

 

[bigg8tr]

Of course they would. Politics is quid pro quo. So we agree. Claiborne wanted a black, female as the VP and to fill a seat on the Supreme Court. Therefore, they didn't necessarily try to find the most qualified.

Who was more qualified.... sheesh. I hope you aren't saying because both were black they weren't the .ost or one of the best qualified for their positions. Who was more qualified to be VP, Harris or Vance? KBrown or ACB? How about to be a Judge. KBrown or K.Mizzell in Tampa or Aileen Cannon?

 

[Capt Ron 1]

Who was more qualified.... sheesh. I hope you aren't saying because both were black they weren't the .ost or one of the best qualified for their positions. Who was more qualified to be VP, Harris or Vance? KBrown or ACB? How about to be a Judge. KBrown or K.Mizzell in Tampa or Aileen Cannon?

You sure are horrible at trying to defend an undefendable political position. Why is everyone on your side
SO STUPID to try to defend open borders, men in women's locker rooms, affirmative action, Iran and its proxies, illegal aliens over REAL American citizens? I mean...how stupid does one have to be to try to defend these un-American views? Do you LIKE being un-American?

 

[bmoregator95]

Actually, it was DEI because they got the courts involved and the courts said you have to hire and promote this many people based upon their race per DOJ ...which is BS. Gov has no business saying who has to be hired.

As for marriage, I went to St Pauls Cath grade school (1st-8th) and Bishop Kenny ( played QB). Served as an alter boy and was raised that marriage evolved from religion. In school we were raised that marriage was between a guy and a girl, NOT two dudes. The LGbktqxfu community comes in and wants to change the rules and redefine marriage. I don't give a shit what they do but don't try to say marriage is anything but between a man and a woman. And, don't push it on society by having gay parades, gay month or other wacked out crap. You don't see heterosexual parades with flags flying. You don't see heterosexual week or month. Ask Budweiser how it worked out for them.

There is pride in knowing that despite all the racism, homophobia, and misogyny that as a people you are still standing. Heterosexuality is the default you don't need parade and Budweiser is just fine...

 

[bmoregator95]

You must think over half the country that voted to do away with DEI via Trump are fools as well. Would you want the most qualified surgeon cutting on you or a guy that relied on DEI to perform a surgery? Positions should be awarded to the most qualified regardless of race or color. Just because someone is of a certain race, color or gender shouldn't "entitle" them to squat. Biden ignored more qualified candidates and Trump is changing it. Systemic oppression is a blanket statement used by those who want to keep things like entitlement programs and voting without an ID in play. You need an ID to rent a car, get a house, take out a student loan. Why wouldn't an ID be needed to prove your a us citizen to vote? It's the Al Sharptons' and Jessie Jackson's of the world favorite term. It makes them money, keeps them in the spot light and gives them power over people who buy into it such as yourself. There is opportunity for everyone if one is willing to put in the effort and not depend on the government for handouts paid for by tax payers. Thank goodness we don't have a DEI president at UF!!!

You speak on a lot that you don't understand. Just spewing false info. A doctor has to be qualified no matter their race, DEI requires hospitals that wouldn't consider QUALIFIED women, black people, veterans, etc for the position. No one is getting "entitlements" without being identified and being allowed to vote without being citizens (except in local elections where they are residents).

 

[LordofallSocks]

There is pride in knowing that despite all the racism, homophobia, and misogyny that as a people you are still standing. Heterosexuality is the default you don't need parade and Budweiser is just fine...

What are you babbling about.

Riddle me this, would you rather be a black lesbian now or in 1950?

Gtfo with that nonsense.

 

[LordofallSocks]

You speak on a lot that you don't understand. Just spewing false info. A doctor has to be qualified no matter their race, DEI requires hospitals that wouldn't consider QUALIFIED women, black people, veterans, etc for the position. No one is getting "entitlements" without being identified and being allowed to vote without being citizens (except in local elections where they are residents).

What do you call the person that graduated last in his class at medical school?

Doctor.

 

[bmoregator95]

Chief - Come on man. Just today another study came out showing that women are paid 85% of their male counterparts doing the same job and at the same level. DEI is not a bad thing and those that want to keep things how they were in the '50's have labeled it woke. There is no doubt that DEI threatens the built in system that has favored white males since our countries beginning. I can say this as a 60 year old white male who has worked in the corporate world most his life.

It is also a fact that many young men are pissed that women are now working more than in the past and have increased competition to jobs that once were pretty much given to white males.

Our country has become very diversified. DEI was a movement to try and LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD, not just give positions to people who were not white males. If you have ever sat in on an interview panel, especially prior to 5-10 years ago, the great majority of those panels were white males. Study after study shows that interviewers tend to hire those who look like them.

Look, we all will agree that merit should win out at the end of the day. What those who hate DEI will not admit is that white males always had the upper hand and it sometimes resulted in giving the job to the person who may not have been the most qualified.

I agree that rainbow parades and other acts that shove DEI down our throats actually worked against this movement. I also believe the most qualified person should get the job. That was the intent of DEI, but like any movement, it was not perfect, it probably went overboard and those who it threatened will fight back.

Thank you for the acknowledgement, well said!