Guest Cherni Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I've big issue with a certain arab religion. I guess that qualifies as a 'yes'. beyond that I am equally annoyed by everyone. 1303574[/snapback] A certain Arab religion? I didn't know beliefs were based on ethnicity. I guess you learn something new every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cherni Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Anyone who votes no is lying. 1303614[/snapback] That's just not true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Just my guess, but most racists probably don't realize they are racists. Especially because ingnorance is considered the biggest cause of racism. Personally I just hate stupid people, black, white, yellow, purple...makes no difference to me. 1303528[/snapback] Exactly how I feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 There are degrees of racism. Would I kiss, have sex, marry a black lady? No. Would I hire that same black lady? Yes. Does that make me racist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampnuts Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I am more racially biased than I used to be, and it's unfortunate. When I'm at work I spend many of my hours among the lower classes, ( transients, housing projects ) and due to where I live most of that population is black. The way many of them in general treat me and my co-workers, their children and spouses, and themselves often disgusts me. I worked for awhile out west on an Indian reservation and formed the same opinions. I believe strongly in that if you put forth respect and kindness to a person, they should return it in kind, but that is NOT the case in this world. I don't have the compassion and understanding I once did, because there are many in this world who will take advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauders11 Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I think the big issue here is how does one classify another as a "racist"? I definitly have my preconceived notions about other races, but that doesn't mean that I hate "all blacks" or think that "all chinese smell like fish", etc. I generally take individulas that I meet and interact with on a person by person, case by case basis- so what does that make me? I voted "yes" in the poll BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 There are degrees of racism. Would I kiss, have sex, marry a black lady? No. Would I hire that same black lady? Yes. Does that make me racist? 1303655[/snapback] i'm sorry, i don't understand. why would you hire a woman you don't want to have sex with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 A certain Arab religion? I didn't know beliefs were based on ethnicity. I guess you learn something new every day. 1303640[/snapback] I have a problem with an extremist Middle Eastern, north African brand of Islam. What point are you trying to make here? Are you suggesting that this brand of Islam has spread beyond these areas or that not all folk practicing said religion are guilty of its crimes. Which ever it is - I dig. Or are you trying to get across some other point of semantics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 (edited) I am more racially biased than I used to be, and it's unfortunate. When I'm at work I spend many of my hours among the lower classes, ( transients, housing projects ) and due to where I live most of that population is black. The way many of them in general treat me and my co-workers, their children and spouses, and themselves often disgusts me. I worked for awhile out west on an Indian reservation and formed the same opinions. I believe strongly in that if you put forth respect and kindness to a person, they should return it in kind, but that is NOT the case in this world. I don't have the compassion and understanding I once did, because there are many in this world who will take advantage. 1303660[/snapback] socio-economic or race? often it's enmeshed Edited February 3, 2006 by Bier Meister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 i'm sorry, i don't understand. why would you hire a woman you don't want to have sex with? 1303665[/snapback] Good point. I must re-assess my hiring practices. (Like I'd hire a colored anyway.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 There are degrees of racism. Would I kiss, have sex, marry a black lady? No. Would I hire that same black lady? Yes. Does that make me racist? 1303655[/snapback] I for one would love to have sex with a black lady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 You should really define "racist" in a poll like this. Everyone has some form of racism and sexism however small from bad experiences. Is that racism? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 (edited) There are degrees of racism. Would I kiss, have sex, marry a black lady? No. Would I hire that same black lady? Yes. Does that make me racist? 1303655[/snapback] You wouldn't nail this? Edited February 3, 2006 by Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cherni Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I am more racially biased than I used to be, and it's unfortunate. When I'm at work I spend many of my hours among the lower classes, ( transients, housing projects ) and due to where I live most of that population is black. The way many of them in general treat me and my co-workers, their children and spouses, and themselves often disgusts me. I worked for awhile out west on an Indian reservation and formed the same opinions. I believe strongly in that if you put forth respect and kindness to a person, they should return it in kind, but that is NOT the case in this world. I don't have the compassion and understanding I once did, because there are many in this world who will take advantage. 1303660[/snapback] I don't think that has anything to do with racism. You're exposed to the lower class of society, I don't agree that it's a black/white thing. Go to a very low class white neighborhood and your treatment will be no better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampnuts Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 socio-econic or race?often it's enmeshed 1303667[/snapback] I guess it's a bit of both Bier. I get sick and tired of the "oppressed race" bullshucks. I deal with plenty of low income whites, and you don't get that of course. But I hate that mentality of "I can be disrespectful, angry, violent and a deadbeat because I never had a chance because I'm black". It's just a cop out to justify being a loser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cherni Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 You wouldn't nail this? 1303681[/snapback] She's half and half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 You wouldn't nail this? 1303681[/snapback] Depends...would she wear the Aunt Jemima outfit in my closet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I am more racially biased than I used to be, and it's unfortunate. When I'm at work I spend many of my hours among the lower classes, ( transients, housing projects ) and due to where I live most of that population is black. The way many of them in general treat me and my co-workers, their children and spouses, and themselves often disgusts me. I worked for awhile out west on an Indian reservation and formed the same opinions. I believe strongly in that if you put forth respect and kindness to a person, they should return it in kind, but that is NOT the case in this world. I don't have the compassion and understanding I once did, because there are many in this world who will take advantage. 1303660[/snapback] socio-econic or race?often it's enmeshed 1303667[/snapback] yeah. there are so many things that make us different from other people, and make us tend to form groups or whatever. race is the most superficial, but because we're so superficial and really just morally and intellectually lazy, we will ascribe any of these difference to the difference in skin color. we assume certain cultural backgrounds, attitudes, values, etc. simply by noticing the color of someone's skin, and it is wrong to do so. but of course we all do it. i guess to me the most important thing is recognizing it's wrong, and not making excuses trying to justify it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I guess it's a bit of both Bier. I get sick and tired of the "oppressed race" bullshucks. I deal with plenty of low income whites, and you don't get that of course. But I hate that mentality of "I can be disrespectful, angry, violent and a deadbeat because I never had a chance because I'm black". It's just a cop out to justify being a loser. 1303687[/snapback] thanks for the clarification....... originally sounded like your beliefs were more founded on economic status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNasty Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Depends...would she wear the Aunt Jemima outfit in my closet? 1303694[/snapback] It'll probablyy fit her, if that's what you mean-- you two look to be about the same size. But judging from your predilection towards Vettes, she'd have to take it in a little in the crotch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meat Face Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 there's only one race. the human race. but I do hate coloreds if that's what you're asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 yeah. there are so many things that make us different from other people, and make us tend to form groups or whatever. race is the most superficial, but because we're so superficial and really just morally and intellectually lazy, we will ascribe any of these difference to the difference in skin color. we assume certain cultural backgrounds, attitudes, values, etc. simply by noticing the color of someone's skin, and it is wrong to do so. but of course we all do it. i guess to me the most important thing is recognizing it's wrong, and not making excuses trying to justify it. 1303698[/snapback] Well said... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 i believe it was dick gregory who said, "i never believed in santa claus because i knew no white man would be coming into my neighborhood after dark." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauders11 Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I don't think that has anything to do with racism. You're exposed to the lower class of society, I don't agree that it's a black/white thing. Go to a very low class white neighborhood and your treatment will be no better. 1303686[/snapback] this is not true based on my pizza delivering experience- the scum bag whites still give a tip to their driver like they are supposed to.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I wouldn't consider my self racist. I like black people, and would probably tap Halle Berry and a few others. I like Mexicans and would probably tap Penelope Cruz and a few others. I like white people and would proably tap Jennifer Garner and a few others. That being said, I hate n*ggers, spicks, and white trash. It isn't the persons color of skin that I judge, it is their actions and attitude. So you tell me am I racist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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