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Post by rocketwolf on Nov 7, 2014 19:18:24 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2014 19:27:25 GMT -5
Obama is not much of a role model.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2014 19:30:00 GMT -5
Not trying to be a smart azz or anything, but is this anything new?  |
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Post by rocketwolf on Nov 7, 2014 19:51:06 GMT -5
Sadly no it isn't.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2014 19:56:05 GMT -5
Why is race aways an issue?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2014 20:30:23 GMT -5
Why is race aways an issue? I honestly don't know.
To give you an example, I was in the 4th grade when Harford County (the last county on the state to desegregate schools) integrated. The funny thing was the teachers were outraged, however it was no big deal for us kids, in the sense that we already knew the black kids, as their parents worked for our parents, Harford County being an agricultural county at the time.
We all played together, and even if there was a significant difference in income between white and black households at the time, color did not signify if one worked hard and took care of ones family. Many of our parents, white and black served during WWII and the Korean War, and that was also something of an equalizer. We, as kids, didn't have anything to cause that, however we did buy our ice cream from the same Good Humor truck when it came out our way once a week.
The "N" word was forbidden in our family, as it was in many families.
Later on, I served in the Navy with other whites, blacks, asians, cubans, Puerto Ricans, jews, phiipinos, inuits, you name it. Some guys I liked, others not so much, however my opinion was based on character, nothing else.
End of rant. 
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2014 20:44:31 GMT -5
Why is race aways an issue? My guess is simply because it is so deep rooted in American culture, both Republicans and Democrats alike. It'll take a few more generations and a lot of personal honesty, instead of blaming the 'other lot' for it not to be an issue. We'll not see it in our lifetimes. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2014 21:16:29 GMT -5
Why is race aways an issue? My guess is simply because it is so deep rooted in American culture, both Republicans and Democrats alike. It'll take a few more generations and a lot of personal honesty, instead of blaming the 'other lot' for it not to be an issue. We'll not see it in our lifetimes.[/quot Growing up race was never an issue. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2014 21:19:57 GMT -5
Why is race aways an issue? My guess is simply because it is so deep rooted in American culture, both Republicans and Democrats alike. It'll take a few more generations and a lot of personal honesty, instead of blaming the 'other lot' for it not to be an issue. We'll not see it in our lifetimes. I believe that the media makes their money in part by flying the racism flag and that the media insists on maintaining the issue as "deep rooted;" as it sells ad time on the airwaves and ad space in the newspapers. After all, "If it bleeds, it leads."
"A few more generations?" I don't get it. I'm ok with living in peace with everyone, most of my friends are as well.
Even 50 years ago, the local storekeepers, the Klein's were known for their philanthropy in our small neighborhood. Now they're known for their philanthropy over the Mid Atlantic States.
The Klein's have supported the local black population for generations, and the community has supported the Klein's with their business and trust.
"Personal honesty?"
Most use it, however you'll not have it in your lifetime.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2014 21:22:45 GMT -5
My guess is simply because it is so deep rooted in American culture, both Republicans and Democrats alike. It'll take a few more generations and a lot of personal honesty, instead of blaming the 'other lot' for it not to be an issue. We'll not see it in our lifetimes. Growing up race was never an issue. Things rarely are ever an issue with kids... we learn from our peers and parents and grow into our predjucies. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2014 21:29:48 GMT -5
Growing up race was never an issue. Things rarely are ever an issue with kids... we learn from our peers and parents and grow into our predjucies. I thank my parents for teaching me acceptance. My parents continue to be my heroes. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2014 21:38:17 GMT -5
My guess is simply because it is so deep rooted in American culture, both Republicans and Democrats alike. It'll take a few more generations and a lot of personal honesty, instead of blaming the 'other lot' for it not to be an issue. We'll not see it in our lifetimes. I believe that the media makes their money in part by flying the racism flag and that the media insists on maintaining the issue as "deep rooted;" as it sells ad time on the airwaves and ad space in the newspapers. After all, "If it bleeds, it leads."
"A few more generations?" I don't get it. I'm ok with living in peace with everyone, most of my friends are as well.
Even 50 years ago, the local storekeepers, the Klein's were known for their philanthropy in our small neighborhood. Now they're known for their philanthropy over the Mid Atlantic States.
The Klein's have supported the local black population for generations, and the community has supported the Klein's with their business and trust.
"Personal honesty?"
Most use it, however you'll not have it in your lifetime That was a little bit unnecessary, did you take it personally or something?  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2014 21:44:02 GMT -5
I believe that the media makes their money in part by flying the racism flag and that the media insists on maintaining the issue as "deep rooted;" as it sells ad time on the airwaves and ad space in the newspapers. After all, "If it bleeds, it leads."
"A few more generations?" I don't get it. I'm ok with living in peace with everyone, most of my friends are as well.
Even 50 years ago, the local storekeepers, the Klein's were known for their philanthropy in our small neighborhood. Now they're known for their philanthropy over the Mid Atlantic States.
The Klein's have supported the local black population for generations, and the community has supported the Klein's with their business and trust.
"Personal honesty?"
Most use it, however you'll not have it in your lifetime That was a little bit unnecessary, did you take it personally or something? Not at all, however your "white guilt" complex is so bright that it outshines the sun. 
How's your research on Israeli offshore territorial rights going?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2014 21:52:54 GMT -5
That was a little bit unnecessary, did you take it personally or something? Not at all, however your "white guilt" complex is so bright that it outshines the sun.
How's your research on Israeli offshore territorial rights going?
What's with the belligerence and the soppy non sequiturs, are you on the sauce or something?  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2014 22:01:42 GMT -5
Not at all. All of your accusations of racism are getting a bit old.
Methinks thou doth protest too much.  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2014 22:11:07 GMT -5
Not at all. All of your accusations of racism are getting a bit old.
Methinks thou doth protest too much. Perhaps you'd like to link to some of these old accusations of racism you say that I've made, or are you confusing me with another poster? Methinks thou should take a little more water with it. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2014 22:17:59 GMT -5
Obama has played the race card.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2014 22:20:41 GMT -5
Obama has played the race card. Yes he did. His problem was using the Joker as the race card. |
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Post by aboutwell on Nov 7, 2014 23:17:17 GMT -5
Things rarely are ever an issue with kids... we learn from our peers and parents and grow into our predjucies. I thank my parents for teaching me acceptance. My parents continue to be my heroes. We teach our grandkids that race is not an issue... they are paying a price for listening to us... two little Black girls came home with my granddaughter today from school... many of the kids in school look down their noses at her and don't want to be friends with her for having Black friends... |
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Post by rocketwolf on Nov 8, 2014 0:37:50 GMT -5
I sure am glad I don't live where you do.
Maybe all of the people you know are like that,
But they are NOT the entire world however much you want
to tell us that they are.
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Post by rentedmule on Nov 8, 2014 6:03:56 GMT -5
Why is race aways an issue? My guess is simply because it is so deep rooted in American culture, both Republicans and Democrats alike. It'll take a few more generations and a lot of personal honesty, instead of blaming the 'other lot' for it not to be an issue. We'll not see it in our lifetimes. I hear this all the time about 'American' culture. Can recall going to school in the segregated system our county had. But is this charge accurate? Has anyone here lived in the Orient? Ever been to Japan? Read any South American fiction? Examined African politics? America is a place people see as a destination. It is not a hell from which they attempt to escape. |
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Post by vosa on Nov 8, 2014 15:16:42 GMT -5
Why is race aways an issue? Because it's a way to make money and garner votes. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2014 15:20:15 GMT -5
Why is race aways an issue? Because it's a way to make money and garner votes. I cannot argue with that at all. |
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Post by aboutwell on Nov 8, 2014 15:50:25 GMT -5
I sure am glad I don't live where you do. Maybe all of the people you know are like that, But they are NOT the entire world however much you want to tell us that they are. No all the people I know aren't like that... and when I make comments like that... I am indeed speaking of here... and nowhere else... and I've NEVER tried to tell you it was any different... no matter how much you'd like to say or imply that I have... |
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Post by The New Sheriff of Rock Ridge on Nov 8, 2014 18:06:14 GMT -5
"If I had a son, he would look like Trayvon."
3/21/2013
"Trayvon Martin could have been me 35 years ago"
7/19/2013
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