When it comes to a strong sense of justice and moral superiority, white people have long been the standard-bearer to the nations of the world. Call it white supremacy, but every group promoting social progress and social justice is indeed a white-led, majority-white nation. Pat yourself on the back, white people. You've earned it. In light of the recent national conversation on Confederate history and racial pride, it's only appropriate to take a moment out to highlight white superiority. What's your favorite white achievement, WordForge? I'll kick it off with the topic of slavery. When will people of color stop this disgusting and barbaric practice? 1777 - State of Vermont, an independent Republic after the American Revolution, becomes first sovereign state to abolish slavery 1792 - Denmark bans import of slaves to its West Indies colonies 1807 - Britain passes Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, outlawing British Atlantic slave trade 1808 - United States passes legislation banning the slave trade 1811 - Spain abolishes slavery, including in its colonies, though Cuba rejects ban and continues to deal in slaves 1813 - Sweden bans slave trading 1814 - Netherlands bans slave trading 1817 - France bans slave trading 1833 - Britain passes Abolition of Slavery Act, ordering gradual abolition of slavery in all British colonies 1833 - Great Britain and Spain sign a treaty prohibiting the slave trade 1819 - Portugal abolishes slave trade north of the equator 1819 - Britain places a naval squadron off the West African coast to enforce the ban on slave trading 1823 - Britain's Anti-Slavery Society formed 1846 - Danish governor proclaims emancipation of slaves in Danish West Indies, abolishing slavery 1848 - France abolishes slavery 1858 - Portugal abolishes slavery in its colonies, although all slaves are subject to a 20-year apprenticeship 1861 - Netherlands abolishes slavery in Dutch Caribbean colonies 1862 - U.S. President Abraham Lincoln proclaims emancipation of slaves 1926 - League of White Nations adopts Slavery Convention abolishing slavery 1948 - United White Nations General Assembly adopts Universal Declaration of Human Rights, including article stating "No one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms"
I know exactly how you feel. With so many white achievements it's hard to know where to start. Right? Here's some low-hanging fruit: Literature Philosophy Science Architecture Music Painting Technology Space Travel Political Theory Psychology Social Justice Women's Rights Gay Marriage Business Economics... to name a few
Just joking about that meme. Obviously diversity is best the best policy... it's a white thing Can't anyone can be proud of their heritage?
It feels like Christian apologetics.... Christian- "God got rid of this guy's tumors!! ". Me- "Why'd he give him tumors in the first place? ". M. Bison- "Honkeys got rid of slavery! ". Why'd they have slavery in the first place if they were so fucking moral to start?
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Don't worry, Zombie and Coyoteugly will be along any minute to defend this free speech....and no other on Earth.
Oh snap! So true. I pray the people of color around the world follow the example set by whites and end this cruel practice.
Because the values of white people are far superior to the disgusting values held by people of color. Values like diversity, equality, democracy, women's rights and gay rights are the standards to which all people should conform.
I am eager to see some free-speech-loving, tolerant and open-minded voices on this aptly-titled thread of white celebration. Gather, all ye agents of freedom, let's talk about how great White people are!
Earliest examples of literature are Mesopotamian and Eygptian. Likewise, the Egyptians made the earliest strides in mathematics, astronomy and medicine and their methodology formed the basis of empiricism. Indian scientist Bramagupta suggested gravity was a force of attraction in 628AD, long before Newton. Western literature, medicine and science have made great leaps, but we've built on the works of earlier civilisations. And the Asians still give us a run for our money in the sciences.
Always worth mentioning that modern humans have been around for at least 200,000 years. Agriculture, writing, cities, philosophy - all are a modern blip in the time any of the human "races" have been around. The combination of geography, climate, animal and plant life almost certainly did more to influence how the last few millenia developed than any inherent genetic difference.
Read Guns, Germs, and Steel. In the full history of modern humanity geography was the main driving advantage.
I think you'll find quite a lot of whites still involved in slavery. The UK has an increasingly large problem with modern slavery, and the scumbags who run the trade seem to be pretty equal opportunities on the skin tone side of things. So yeah, no cigar for you.
My favorite white achievement? July 4th 1776. Second favorite? April 15, 1986, release of License to Ill, proving white people can rap. Suck it, black people.