Racism
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i disagree with you on the flag issue, its part of our history. the way i see it, its like our secondary flag. theres a lot of families who fought for what that flag stood for, granted it may not be a perfect thought in your mind but i can understand the flags meaning to some families.
in a word i guess, heritage.
in a word i guess, heritage.
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I am proud of my German Heritage, but you will not see me flying a **** swastika flag. Be proud of you southern heritage but considerate of others.
Nice first post Grandpoohbah and welcome to the site
Nice first post Grandpoohbah and welcome to the site
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I'm new here, but I would like to chime in with my two cents. First, I'm a 43 year old african american, yankee too...born and raised right outside Chicago. I currently live in the Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas area, and I'm married to a white woman, whom I met here here in the metroplex area. Wow that's three strikes against me already and I haven't gotten to my two cents!
I just want to say, that I feel it was wrong for the people to "go off" on you as you state only after seeing your rebel flag. However, being in the african american way, I can relate to/understand the reason(s) why they did. To the african american that symbol, rather flag is a symbol of hatred towards african americans, lynching, and slavery. You have every right to be proud of it, display it to your liking, but DO NOT deny the negative associated with the flag. As another poster mentioned, you have to take the good with the bad that comes with that flag.
That old lady, in her lifetime, may have first hand knowledge of the bigotry associated with your flag. Cut her some slack, she's an old lady. I'm very glad to hear you were respectful although they were not.
I just want to say, that I feel it was wrong for the people to "go off" on you as you state only after seeing your rebel flag. However, being in the african american way, I can relate to/understand the reason(s) why they did. To the african american that symbol, rather flag is a symbol of hatred towards african americans, lynching, and slavery. You have every right to be proud of it, display it to your liking, but DO NOT deny the negative associated with the flag. As another poster mentioned, you have to take the good with the bad that comes with that flag.
That old lady, in her lifetime, may have first hand knowledge of the bigotry associated with your flag. Cut her some slack, she's an old lady. I'm very glad to hear you were respectful although they were not.
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Why do people still refer to themselves as african americans? You dont see me calling myself a german/irish american. im not saying they should call themselves black, perhaps the gov't can use a fancy word like they do for whites with caucasian.
Lastly, why is it becoming more prevalent that blacks refer to whites as "cracker"? Do they actually know the etymology of it? And how is that not construed as a racial remark when they call whites that?
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I have always found that funny. Ignorance is bliss
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what happen to common sense?
im glad someone else points out how they think the white population is actually more tolerant than the rest. i dont understand why so many blacks or mexicans start spewing their remarks, then if you say anything at all your racist... i dunno about you but thats wrong.
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I'm new here, but I would like to chime in with my two cents. First, I'm a 43 year old african american, yankee too...born and raised right outside Chicago. I currently live in the Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas area, and I'm married to a white woman, whom I met here here in the metroplex area. Wow that's three strikes against me already and I haven't gotten to my two cents!
I just want to say, that I feel it was wrong for the people to "go off" on you as you state only after seeing your rebel flag. However, being in the african american way, I can relate to/understand the reason(s) why they did. To the african american that symbol, rather flag is a symbol of hatred towards african americans, lynching, and slavery. You have every right to be proud of it, display it to your liking, but DO NOT deny the negative associated with the flag. As another poster mentioned, you have to take the good with the bad that comes with that flag.
That old lady, in her lifetime, may have first hand knowledge of the bigotry associated with your flag. Cut her some slack, she's an old lady. I'm very glad to hear you were respectful although they were not.
I just want to say, that I feel it was wrong for the people to "go off" on you as you state only after seeing your rebel flag. However, being in the african american way, I can relate to/understand the reason(s) why they did. To the african american that symbol, rather flag is a symbol of hatred towards african americans, lynching, and slavery. You have every right to be proud of it, display it to your liking, but DO NOT deny the negative associated with the flag. As another poster mentioned, you have to take the good with the bad that comes with that flag.
That old lady, in her lifetime, may have first hand knowledge of the bigotry associated with your flag. Cut her some slack, she's an old lady. I'm very glad to hear you were respectful although they were not.
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I know it is wrong for them to flip out over something that really is not that big of a deal, but are you surprised??
Now I understand that I have absolutly zero knowledge of how that flag makes AAs feel, I just don't understand. Slavery is over, was it a dark and tragic part of American history, yes. But I'm not sure what else we can do to try and make up for it, and no matter what it will not be enough.
Grandpooh said it very well, so thank you.
Now I understand that I have absolutly zero knowledge of how that flag makes AAs feel, I just don't understand. Slavery is over, was it a dark and tragic part of American history, yes. But I'm not sure what else we can do to try and make up for it, and no matter what it will not be enough.
Grandpooh said it very well, so thank you.
By "we", I can only assume you mean "Us white people".
I can tell you what "we" must do. We must forget about it. I do not owe ANY black person in this world a damn thing other than my respect for being just another human being like myself.
And to the OP, you are just as racist as the Old Black woman that you hit. Don't kid yourself.
Granted, I can be considered racist myself.... but only to the ignorant majority. I see black people everyday that are worthless pieces of crap. But I see even more whites that are just as bad or worse.
But if I speak out about the worthless white people, I'm only "speaking the truth". Blacks, "Im a racist".
Racism is a worldwide issue that we are born into. We are all genetically predisposed to see differences in people. Whether it's intelligence level, hair color, eye color, attitudes, or even skin color.
It's when you treat people in a rude and "ignorant" manner simply because they are a different color than you is when you are a racist. Most racist are ignorant and "dumb" people anyways.
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The flag was first brought out as a battle flag, replacing the old stars and stripes due to it closely resembling our national flag.
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By "we", I can only assume you mean "Us white people".
I can tell you what "we" must do. We must forget about it. I do not owe ANY black person in this world a damn thing other than my respect for being just another human being like myself.
And to the OP, you are just as racist as the Old Black woman that you hit. Don't kid yourself.
Granted, I can be considered racist myself.... but only to the ignorant majority. I see black people everyday that are worthless pieces of crap. But I see even more whites that are just as bad or worse.
But if I speak out about the worthless white people, I'm only "speaking the truth". Blacks, "Im a racist".
Racism is a worldwide issue that we are born into. We are all genetically predisposed to see differences in people. Whether it's intelligence level, hair color, eye color, attitudes, or even skin color.
It's when you treat people in a rude and "ignorant" manner simply because they are a different color than you is when you are a racist. Most racist are ignorant and "dumb" people anyways.
I can tell you what "we" must do. We must forget about it. I do not owe ANY black person in this world a damn thing other than my respect for being just another human being like myself.
And to the OP, you are just as racist as the Old Black woman that you hit. Don't kid yourself.
Granted, I can be considered racist myself.... but only to the ignorant majority. I see black people everyday that are worthless pieces of crap. But I see even more whites that are just as bad or worse.
But if I speak out about the worthless white people, I'm only "speaking the truth". Blacks, "Im a racist".
Racism is a worldwide issue that we are born into. We are all genetically predisposed to see differences in people. Whether it's intelligence level, hair color, eye color, attitudes, or even skin color.
It's when you treat people in a rude and "ignorant" manner simply because they are a different color than you is when you are a racist. Most racist are ignorant and "dumb" people anyways.
..Lazy people are lazy people no matter what their skin color is. Just because you point that out does not make you a racist.
Views such as this are whats wrong with our country.
Show the country(only people left are white) that they aren't what the stereotypes say (said by who and based on what)
It would sure make me more proud of our country if minoritys (non-whites) were to earn some respect (from the only people left)
WTF
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but u still have affirmative action...
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I agree with most of what you said. ..
Lazy people are lazy people no matter what their skin color is. Just because you point that out does not make you a racist.
Views such as this are whats wrong with our country.
If minority populations (non-white) want to get respect they're going to have to earn it. (earn it from who) You?
Show the country(only people left are white) that they aren't what the stereotypes say (said by who and based on what)
It would sure make me more proud of our country if minoritys (non-whites) were to earn some respect (from the only people left)
WTF
..Lazy people are lazy people no matter what their skin color is. Just because you point that out does not make you a racist.
Views such as this are whats wrong with our country.
If minority populations (non-white) want to get respect they're going to have to earn it. (earn it from who) You?
Show the country(only people left are white) that they aren't what the stereotypes say (said by who and based on what)
It would sure make me more proud of our country if minoritys (non-whites) were to earn some respect (from the only people left)
WTF
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If minority populations (non-white) want to get respect they're going to have to earn it. (earn it from who) You?
Show the country(only people left are white) that they aren't what the stereotypes say (said by who and based on what)
It would sure make me more proud of our country if minoritys (non-whites) were to earn some respect (from the only people left)
WTF
Yeah, the truth isnt always pretty. Yes a minority group might have to actually earn respect from those who founded this country and account for 75% of the population.