JoeQ.Public 0 #101 June 18, 2009 QuoteI don't understand why you are surprised? You experienced racism in the South. Welcome to 150 years ago. Meanwhile, the tables have turned. Its going to take centuries for racism to be eliminated, if thats even possible, because the world is getting dumber. It's going to take longer then that. All this shit stemmed from slavery and slavery got shit done for thousands of years.Very soon, an honest person will not be able to sing the last 2 lines of our National Anthem:::Practice safe dining....use condiments Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnDeere 0 #102 June 18, 2009 Quote "That there in and of itself does not mean she was racist!" Seriously? Have you looked in a prison in the last 10 - 20 years? Maybe even seen a show about prison. You can stay in lala land all you like but untill you open your eyes/ mind you wont see the truth! Personally... I'm infinitely more afraid of rednecks than racial minorities. Afraid of rednecks? Theres nothing wrong with usNothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #103 June 18, 2009 Quote I'm naive or something That's all I better say about thatYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingJ 0 #104 June 18, 2009 I heard an almost identical comment in Philadelphia last week while visiting. It's not just the south.Killing threads since 2004. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #105 June 18, 2009 Hey, it could have been much worse. At least she didn't use the n-word, or "coloreds". There are ignorant people everywhere. If it makes you feel better, you can try to educate them, but in my opinion in a situation like that it's best to just smile and nod, ignore the comment as best you can, and just move on. Or maybe tell her that you're not okay with that comment. I mean, you're not going to change the cashier at McDonalds world view in a few minutes. For the record, I've lived in Cincinnati, the San Francisco Bay area, Atlanta, and currently the Knoxville, TN area. The city I live in now is 94% white. NINETY-FOUR PERCENT. By far the least diverse place I've ever lived. And it's hard to tell if there's a lot of racism here, because everyone around here is white. So I hardly ever hear racist comments anymore, because it just never comes up. Yes, I think people around here are ignorant when it comes to race, probably due to the lake of diversity. But I have family members in Ohio who use the n-word and talk about cats in a barn "breeding like Mexicans". I think it's mostly caused by fear of the unknown. On another note, a man at work once asked me if all my professors in college were "queers", because all the professors he's ever known are queer. And then he started to imply that all his gay college professors were into child pornography. I just told him that I didn't know, that it didn't matter to me what the sexual orientation of my professors was, and I actually got pretty upset. He dropped the subject and hasn't ever brought it up since. It's pure ignorance. I feel kind of sorry for people who live in a world that's so small and judgemental. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmanpilot 0 #106 June 18, 2009 QuoteAll I really wanted to know was whether one racist chick in Tennessee was an accurate representation of the openness of racism in the south. Yes, unfortunately. It is very strange that otherwise good and decent people think that racism is ok. I have friends who are racists. All you can really do is set a good example and offer an educated or enlightened opinion when you get the opportunity._________________________________________ -There's always free cheese in a mouse trap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #107 June 18, 2009 Yeah, all dem damned southerners be racist pigs. Of corse, no one dat lives north o' de Mason Dixon line could posible be racist two. All dem peeple are just wunerful up dere. 'Cept those dat thinks that all southerners be racist, 'cause o one person they met at de truck stop. That thar be a kind o racism two... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnDeere 0 #108 June 18, 2009 Quote Yeah, all dem damned southerners be racist pigs. Of corse, no one dat lives north o' de Mason Dixon line could posible be racist two. All dem peeple are just wunerful up dere. Thats great!Nothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thrillstalker 0 #109 June 18, 2009 dumbasses like this women give all southerners a bad rep, and ignorance is everywhere not just in the south."Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #110 June 18, 2009 Quote Quote I don't understand why you are surprised? You experienced racism in the South. Welcome to 150 years ago. Meanwhile, the tables have turned. Its going to take centuries for racism to be eliminated, if thats even possible, because the world is getting dumber. It's going to take longer then that. All this shit stemmed from slavery and slavery got shit done for thousands of years. wow. Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgigirlie 0 #111 June 18, 2009 QuoteYeah, all dem damned southerners be racist pigs. Of corse, no one dat lives north o' de Mason Dixon line could posible be racist two. All dem peeple are just wunerful up dere. 'Cept those dat thinks that all southerners be racist, 'cause o one person they met at de truck stop. That thar be a kind o racism two... I've written this or some variation of it at least three times now (see page 3): This is why I posted in the first place. I didn't assume that she represented the whole area. It was the nonchalance with which she made the comment that made me wonder if racism was more prevalent or less hidden in the south. That's why I'm on here asking Southerners, not just assuming they're all racist. There's racism in Michigan, too, but not very open and not just as an aside to strangers. Read the damn thread."If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning." ~Catherine Aird Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #112 June 18, 2009 Quote Quote Quote I don't understand why you are surprised? You experienced racism in the South. Welcome to 150 years ago. Meanwhile, the tables have turned. Its going to take centuries for racism to be eliminated, if thats even possible, because the world is getting dumber. It's going to take longer then that. All this shit stemmed from slavery and slavery got shit done for thousands of years. wow. At least he neglected to mention that the same thing holds true for wife-whuppin' and infanticide. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #113 June 18, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Quote I don't understand why you are surprised? You experienced racism in the South. Welcome to 150 years ago. Meanwhile, the tables have turned. Its going to take centuries for racism to be eliminated, if thats even possible, because the world is getting dumber. It's going to take longer then that. All this shit stemmed from slavery and slavery got shit done for thousands of years. wow. At least he neglected to mention that the same thing holds true for wife-whuppin' and infanticide. He can't school ALL of you now can he?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeQ.Public 0 #114 June 18, 2009 Quote Quote Quote I don't understand why you are surprised? You experienced racism in the South. Welcome to 150 years ago. Meanwhile, the tables have turned. Its going to take centuries for racism to be eliminated, if thats even possible, because the world is getting dumber. It's going to take longer then that. All this shit stemmed from slavery and slavery got shit done for thousands of years. wow. Wow what? Like it or not it is the truth. Like it or not it was the norm for thousands of years. Society changed and there are people on both sides of the fence that won't let it go. Do you know that many that were sold into slavery were sold by their own people. Do you know that when Lincoln "freed" the slaves he only "freed" the once in the confederate states. That should give you something to WOW about.Very soon, an honest person will not be able to sing the last 2 lines of our National Anthem:::Practice safe dining....use condiments Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metalslug 36 #115 June 18, 2009 Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Reply To -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Let's quit using the word ignorant. It implies that a person is unaware of a situation. Can't we just call it racism when that's what it is? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Racism is ignorance and cowardice walking hand in hand. ...only when applied to specific examples. I have yet to see that definition repeated in any reputable dictionary. I know people that have had bad experiences with alcohol. If such a person, or even their friends & family, subsequently avoided alcohol because they believed it would give them hangovers, or impair their health in some way, would they be considered ignorant and cowardly? ...or would they be considered prudent? ...or would they be making a simple personal choice resulting in no harm or foul towards anyone else? (Keeping in mind that it is possible to use specific kinds of alcohol responsibly with no ill effects, sometimes even having a real good time!) Until people can agree on what racism is and is not, it will always be difficult define racist behaviour. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #116 June 18, 2009 Quotemade me wonder if racism was more prevalent or less hidden in the south. In my experience the answer is both yes and no. It is less "hidden" in the south, and more people assume it's okay to make these types of comments to complete strangers (as long as they are the right color). But I don't think that it's necessarily more prevalent. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmanpilot 0 #117 June 18, 2009 Quote I didn't assume that she represented the whole area. It would have been a safe assumption; and while the reasons for it are complicated, there is no excuse for it. I've lived in the Southeast for the last 30 years, been to 38 states, and visited every major city in the country. Here is the truth: The people in the Southeast, on average are far more racist than any other region in the country. If you live here and don't believe this to be true, you have not traveled much. Ultimately though, this is home and I like it here._________________________________________ -There's always free cheese in a mouse trap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougjumper 0 #118 June 18, 2009 The problem is Bonnaroo. Its a fucking Drug nest for folks that cant grow up and know how to have fun without messing it up for everyone else. I like some of the bands and I'm a TN native. Quit bringing your trash here drugs, BS etc. Grow up folks. I find more people moving here bringing there bad attitudes big city egos and rude behavior. That is no excuse for some TN folks though. Seen plenty of Crazy ignorant folks here too. Its freggin anywhere. Its all about Attitude. Get your shit together and really have fun. Peace out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougjumper 0 #119 June 18, 2009 ***Its going to take centuries for racism to be eliminated, if thats even possible, because the world is getting dumber. You hit the Nail on the Head. 10 points for her..hot damn..lol. Yeah the world is getting full of educated derelicts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #120 June 18, 2009 Quote***Its going to take centuries for racism to be eliminated, if thats even possible, because the world is getting dumber. You hit the Nail on the Head. 10 points for her..hot damn..lol. Yeah the world is getting full of educated derelicts. ALL HAIL MEDIOCRITY! Lets all do just enough to almost get by, then we can have sopmeone else take care of us for us lest we have to actualy DO for ourselves!I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #121 June 18, 2009 Quote Quote ***Its going to take centuries for racism to be eliminated, if thats even possible, because the world is getting dumber. You hit the Nail on the Head. 10 points for her..hot damn..lol. Yeah the world is getting full of educated derelicts. ALL HAIL MEDIOCRITY! Lets all do just enough to almost get by, then we can have sopmeone else take care of us for us lest we have to actualy DO for ourselves! Are you turning into a democrat? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatmiser 0 #122 June 18, 2009 Anyone else think this is getting close to becoming a SC thread? What you say is reflective of your knowledge...HOW ya say it is reflective of your experience. Airtwardo Someone's going to be spanked! Hopefully, it will be me. Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #123 June 18, 2009 Quote Anyone else think this is getting close to becoming a SC thread? Ive been wondering where the mods have been for this whole thread and why it hasn't been moved yet???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #124 June 18, 2009 QuoteRead the damn thread. I *did* "read the damn thread" and I saw more racism as a kid growing up in Wisconsin than I have in Texas.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #125 June 21, 2009 OMG I just snorted wine on the screen. Everyone talks about Southerners using "the N word" in reference to a racial group...Please spare me as my students (who are ALL of this racial group) refer to EACH OTHER by this term of enderement on a daily basis. It is totally correct to refer to them by that term if and only if you are of the same racial group. Sorta like Italians from Brooklyn call each other Pizans (sp) and whites from the South refer toeach other as Rednecks. Get over it....if I call you purple with pink polka dots will that make it true? NO, it won't. Only behavior and actions will make any of it true. End of rant....I'll crawl back into my own little redneck corner of the world. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
