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In reply to the discussion: My Behavior In The Video Is Appalling'; Tech CEO Michael Lofthouse Captured In Video Berating Asian [View all]forgotmylogin
(7,496 posts)35. Under stress, the true voice emerges.
I learned this from my language teacher in high school who had spoken mostly English for decades and told us about the time he fell from his bike and broke an ankle in public. He couldn't comprehend at first why bystanders helping him couldn't understand what he was saying. He said he thought "Don't they understand English?" and realized he wasn't speaking English - he was babbling in Spanish due to shock and pain.
It's a reflex to revert to base instinct under duress and revealing how this also applies to closet racists.
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My Behavior In The Video Is Appalling'; Tech CEO Michael Lofthouse Captured In Video Berating Asian [View all]
brooklynite
Jul 2020
OP
That jumped out at me too. Like it's a demon in his head, constantly pressuring him.
lagomorph777
Jul 2020
#27
not buying it. Damage control. He's a rascist a-hole or he would not have done that. Drunk or sober.
Evolve Dammit
Jul 2020
#5
the SOB's company needs to kick him to the curb. if it's his own company clients need to bail
onetexan
Jul 2020
#30
And sadly, British. I hate that. I know it's everywhere but I always think the Brits are kind.
CurtEastPoint
Jul 2020
#25
i hope all the company's clients bail to teach this racist a lesson if they don't kick him out
onetexan
Jul 2020
#32
Evidently white immigrants are inherently superior and have a right to tell POC to leave
dalton99a
Jul 2020
#19
So glad this young lady used her phone camera to capture the exchange - it's our best weapon!!
onetexan
Jul 2020
#33
Come November we'll make sure to screw both the Idiot, his enablers & rabid followers
onetexan
Jul 2020
#34