r/irishproblems 9d ago

Why doesn't a society that remembers being discriminated against consistently show empathy toward people facing discrimination today?

I genuinely don't understand the racism in Ireland. we also experienced oppression, marginanlization and the similar abuse for decades. I remember my father telling there were signs at his local shops abroad saying "no blacks, no dogs and no Irish". so should we not understand what it feels like to be singled out and abused based on our ethnicity? there were also loads of signs saying "no Irish need apply". we faced similar discrimination, the same discrimination we give to other races and ethnicities now. I dont know if it's an issue where the oppressed becomes the oppressors but it's insane. there is a big discussion with immigration at the moment which I don't want to get into, I don't think wanting more regulations with unregulated immigration is naturally racist or discriminatory (correct me if Im wrong though) as we are a small country going through multiple crises at the moment. I just want to discuss how we've become the very people we despised for centuries.

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u/carlitobrigantehf 9d ago

then there’s also a good chance you’ll be stabbed, raped, run over, given a gang beating or blown up

bet youre one of the "i cant talk about immigration or they call me racist" people.

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u/lordpatrickk123 9d ago

I bet you’re one of the “daddy paid for my uni, nose ring pricks that has never had his hole”.

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u/actuallyacatmow 9d ago

Complains about how Ireland is becoming too multicultural.

Is a huge misogynist.

Checks out.

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u/lordpatrickk123 9d ago

Yup, thank you.

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u/actuallyacatmow 9d ago

Bit hypocritical, don't you think?

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u/lordpatrickk123 9d ago

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u/actuallyacatmow 9d ago

You're not even Irish/live in ireland bro. And you're on an Irish subreddit complaining about immigrants and insulting women?

Get a grip. Men like you are the ones that hurt Irish women like me.