I'm curious what my kids would show since there is documented proof that one of my wife's great grandparent was 100% Indian.
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Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostFrom earlier in the thread...
I'm always still in trouble again
"You're by far the worst poster on TWeb" and "TWeb's biggest liar" --starlight (the guy who says Stalin was a right-winger)
"Overall I would rate the withdrawal from Afghanistan as by far the best thing Biden's done" --Starlight
"Of course, human life begins at fertilization that’s not the argument." --Tassman
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Originally posted by Sparko View PostTassman, there is a similar story in my family that my great-great grandmother was Cherokee. There are similar stories in many families.
I'm always still in trouble again
"You're by far the worst poster on TWeb" and "TWeb's biggest liar" --starlight (the guy who says Stalin was a right-winger)
"Overall I would rate the withdrawal from Afghanistan as by far the best thing Biden's done" --Starlight
"Of course, human life begins at fertilization that’s not the argument." --Tassman
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Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostYes, because it's not like the phrase "chink in the armor" has an historical meaning that has nothing to do with racism.
Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostAlthough with the standard you've set, white people can scream "That's racist!" any time someone uses the term "whitewash" to refer to the actions of a white person.The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy...returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Martin Luther King
I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong. Frederick Douglas
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Originally posted by Bill the Cat View PostBecause the phrase is seen by Asians as racist.The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy...returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Martin Luther King
I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong. Frederick Douglas
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Originally posted by carpedm9587 View PostLike I said - I have no problem with the phrase. But when you combine the phrase with a Chinese man, you are opening yourself to the kind of backlash that happened. You can wish it weren't so all you want, but it is - so ignoring it is an exercise in folly.Some may call me foolish, and some may call me odd
But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man
Than a fool in the eyes of God
From "Fools Gold" by Petra
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Originally posted by Sparko View PostShe claimed to have indian ancestors as recently as her great grand parent. The test showed IF she had native DNA it was hundreds of years ago, 1024th Indian. 10 generations ago at best. That is nothing. Just about every white person in America has that much or more Native American in them.“He felt that his whole life was a kind of dream and he sometimes wondered whose it was and whether they were enjoying it.” - Douglas Adams.
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Originally posted by carpedm9587 View Postwhy take the chance on offense?
There is no right not be be offended. In fact, the first amendment is there precisely to allow and protect potentially offensive speech.
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Originally posted by Sparko View PostThat is the real problem right there. For some reason, today people think that stopping "offense" is the pinnacle of morality. It's not. Nobody has a right NOT to be offended. And being offended is something a person chooses to be, not something someone does to someone. People can choose to be offended by someone holding a door open for them, or not. People can choose to be offended by me eating a hamburger, or not. People can choose to be offended by a slang term, or not. It is up to them. They have the power in the situation. And a lot of liberals use that power to claim victimhood as a hammer against those they don't like.
There is no right not be be offended. In fact, the first amendment is there precisely to allow and protect potentially offensive speech.Some may call me foolish, and some may call me odd
But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man
Than a fool in the eyes of God
From "Fools Gold" by Petra
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Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostI'm well aware of the irrational hyper-sensitivity of the left.
CP - please take note. It's not just a habit I sometimes slip into. And my guess is no one is going to acknowledge they are painting with too broad a brush...The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy...returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Martin Luther King
I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong. Frederick Douglas
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Originally posted by Sparko View PostThat is the real problem right there. For some reason, today people think that stopping "offense" is the pinnacle of morality. It's not.
Originally posted by Sparko View PostNobody has a right NOT to be offended. And being offended is something a person chooses to be, not something someone does to someone. People can choose to be offended by someone holding a door open for them, or not. People can choose to be offended by me eating a hamburger, or not. People can choose to be offended by a slang term, or not. It is up to them. They have the power in the situation.
Originally posted by Sparko View PostAnd a lot of liberals use that power to claim victimhood as a hammer against those they don't like.
Originally posted by Sparko View PostThere is no right not be be offended. In fact, the first amendment is there precisely to allow and protect potentially offensive speech.The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy...returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Martin Luther King
I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong. Frederick Douglas
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Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostI used to know a Spanish fellow who told me a story about him and his family sitting down to eat at a restaurant. A white man nearby announced to his table in a mock whisper, "I wish those spics wouldn't sit so close!" So my friend smiled, said, "I hope you gentlemen have a lovely day," and proceeded to enjoy his meal with his family while the other table sat in uncomfortable silence. It's like King Solomon said, "A kind answer turns away wrath."The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy...returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Martin Luther King
I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong. Frederick Douglas
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Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostWell, when the brush fits...The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy...returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Martin Luther King
I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong. Frederick Douglas
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Originally posted by carpedm9587 View PostSo, I have to admit that this made me snort my coffee up my nose. Not so much the philosophy, mind you. I agree 100% with that. Rather, that you seem to be quoting this with some degree of admiration, when it is exactly the opposite of how you comport yourself - at least in this venue.
There are times you should not answer a fool according to his folly, and other times you should; the wisdom is in knowing the difference. This being a venue of public debate, a blunt answer that exposes the folly of one's corporate enemies is often the most appropriate. In one on one interactions, I employ a different approach.Some may call me foolish, and some may call me odd
But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man
Than a fool in the eyes of God
From "Fools Gold" by Petra
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