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sheshe2

(83,773 posts)
Sun Apr 8, 2018, 10:07 PM Apr 2018

Could the White House become any whiter?

They are bleaching the robes they wear.

White is the absence of color. Black absorbs all colors.

Black is the color that absorbs the most light (that is why it is black -- because all colors of light are absorbed and so none are reflected back to your eye, making it look black). White reflects all colors of light, and so absorbs the least amount of light.

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All colors of light are absorbed and become black. They welcome all colors. The white just reflects and does not absorb those that are different.

White reflects the most light and black absorbs the most light.
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Could the White House become any whiter? (Original Post) sheshe2 Apr 2018 OP
Yes, but only if they cover it with a giant white hood. guillaumeb Apr 2018 #1
I think they already did that. sheshe2 Apr 2018 #4
They couldnt be whiter, or meaner, or more ignorant and any less compassionate. MLAA Apr 2018 #2
Yes KansasKali Apr 2018 #3
White is not the absence of color Sailor65x1 Apr 2018 #5
I agree with you about what you said about blacks being more welcoming antifash Apr 2018 #6
 

Sailor65x1

(554 posts)
5. White is not the absence of color
Sun Apr 8, 2018, 10:35 PM
Apr 2018

White contains all visible wavelengths, and therefore contains all colors.

 

antifash

(18 posts)
6. I agree with you about what you said about blacks being more welcoming
Mon Apr 9, 2018, 05:49 AM
Apr 2018

When I'm in a white neighborhood it's clear that they are unwelcoming, hostile, xenophobic and threatening to people who aren't white. It's very scary.

On the other hand, in a predominantly black (or African-American) neighborhood people are very open and welcoming, and the vibe is just overall way more relaxed and open; just doggone friendly and SAFE! I love black people...

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