White History Month

[MMDad]

Pretty big group of people all born in America? Yes, I guess I am.

I'm sure you can prove it, so apply for benefits and open a casino. Good luck.

 

[Solja_Boy]

Do tell....

Eskimos.

 

[This_person]

I'm sure you can prove it, so apply for benefits and open a casino. Good luck.

I'm not sure if it was intentional or not , but I think you missed the point of the question. I'm not looking to open a casino. I know what a Native American is, and I know what an American Indian is. I think one is a subset of the other - I do not think they're synonyms.

 

[MMDad]

I'm not sure if it was intentional or not , but I think you missed the point of the question. I'm not looking to open a casino. I know what a Native American is, and I know what an American Indian is. I think one is a subset of the other - I do not think they're synonyms.

Then you also know that they are called "Indians" because the euorpean explorers thought they were in India. The name stuck.

I understood your question perfectly. I was just being as argumentative as you were.

 

[This_person]

Then you also know that they are called "Indians" because the euorpean explorers thought they were in India. The name stuck.

I understood your question perfectly. I was just being as argumentative as you were.

Thus, I used the more correct "American Indian". A subset of the Native American.

I know you did. I know you were just being argumentative. I was actually just making the point that American Indians are not the only Native Americans. I wasn't arguing with anyone until you put yourself in that position.

 

[tiny tim]

Eskimos.

THEY PREFER TO BE CALLD SNOW AZIANS!

 

[firstroundko]

Should Whites be allowed to have a "separate but equal" month celebrating and commemorating the history and achievement of Whites in America?

What would be the point? If you have even the slightest familiarity with American history, you would realize that the concept of a month to commemorate the contributions of America's various minorities emerged because the more regressive elements of America refused to acknowledge them in the first place.

Do you believe the white majority has been denied its due, for contributing to American history? If you can prove it, I will wholeheartedly support any effort to designate a month to acknowledge its accomplishments.

While I do acknowledge that these months are a painful reminder of our country's sordid past, I do believe them to be necessary. Being able to read the entire American story, is the greatest form of reparation anyone could ever receive.

 

[tiny tim]

What would be the point? If you have even the slightest familiarity with American history, you would realize that the concept of a month to commemorate the contributions of America's various minorities emerged because the more regressive elements of America refused to acknowledge them in the first place.

Do you believe the white majority has been denied its due, for contributing to American history? If you can prove it, I will wholeheartedly support any effort to designate a month to acknowledge its accomplishments.

While I do acknowledge that these months are a painful reminder of our country's sordid past, I do believe them to be necessary. Being able to read the entire American story, is the greatest form of reparation anyone could ever receive.

you tell me now where they haven't been aknowledged

 

[firstroundko]

you tell me now where they haven't been aknowledged

If I'm understanding your question correctly: The justifications have changed in the post-Civil Rights era.

These celebrations now serve as a means to combat the frequently one-dimensional portrayals of minorities by the media.

 

[tiny tim]

If I'm understanding your question correctly: The justifications have changed in the post-Civil Rights era.

These celebrations now serve as a means to combat the frequently one-dimensional portrayals of minorities by the media.

blacks aren't really a minority anymore. have you been to dc? lp? what about the other, more minor minorities. where is their month.

 

[firstroundko]

blacks aren't really a minority anymore. have you been to dc? lp? what about the other, more minor minorities. where is their month.

I work in DC, and yes - it does by far have a black majority. But Black History month is not primarily directed towards the Greater Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan Area, it is directed towards the nation as a whole.

Concerning other minorities, perhaps you should do some research. You will find that WGN (for example) celebrates Asian American History month.......

 

[tiny tim]

I work in DC, and yes - it does by far have a black majority. But Black History month is not primarily directed towards the Greater Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan Area, it is directed towards the nation as a whole.

Concerning other minorities, perhaps you should do some research. You will find that WGN (for example) celebrates Asian American History month.......

i don't know who or what Asian reporter trisha takanawa is but i've never heard of it so it def not a nationally recognized thing. why can't people just celebrate quitely to themselves instead of having a national month about it because frankly i don't care. when i read about history, i see names, and they dont have little B or W tags on them. who cares what they were. why can't we note their accomplishments as an american and not a black american.

 

[PricklyGoo]

Today in White History

1930 - Birthdate of Lawton Chiles

-Never lost an election over 4 decades
-Florida House of Representatives 58-66
-Florida Senate 66-70
-US Senate 71-89
-Florida Governor 91-death (98)
-An initial investor in the Red Lobster chain
-Walked 1003 miles in 91 days to generate publicity for his candidacy

 

[Stalker]

Then you also know that they are called "Indians" because the euorpean explorers thought they were in India. The name stuck.

I understood your question perfectly. I was just being as argumentative as you were.

You look mighty cute today.

 

[PricklyGoo]

You look mighty cute today.

Your MPD name is fitting.

 

[Solja_Boy]

blacks aren't really a minority anymore. have you been to dc? lp? what about the other, more minor minorities. where is their month.

Have you been to Minisota before. The last time I checked they don't have many black people there. That proves that blacks are still a minority.

 

[tiny tim]

Have you been to Minisota before. The last time I checked they don't have many black people there. That proves that blacks are still a minority.

so what? who cares about some little colony you call 'minisota' the point of the matter is that blackeys are the MAJORITY IN OUR COUNTRY'S CAPITAL. the weight of that significant little tidbit will certainly tip the scales in favor of blackey majority.

 

[firstroundko]

1930 - Birthdate of Lawton Chiles

-Never lost an election over 4 decades
-Florida House of Representatives 58-66
-Florida Senate 66-70
-US Senate 71-89
-Florida Governor 91-death (98)
-An initial investor in the Red Lobster chain
-Walked 1003 miles in 91 days to generate publicity for his candidacy

Do you genuinely feel as though the accomplishments of white people (in general) have gone unnoticed? Please explain your intentions. I'm currently having a hard time viewing this as nothing more than a mean-spirited and petty attempt, to further sully racial relations.

 

[tiny tim]

Do you genuinely feel as though the accomplishments of white people (in general) have gone unnoticed? Please explain your intentions. I'm currently having a hard time viewing this as nothing more than a mean-spirited and petty attempt, to further sully racial relations.

well do you genuinely feel that the accomplishments of black people have gone unnoticed i've said it before i dont care who the #### invented that #### in order to appreciate it. i just care about its usefulness

 

[firstroundko]

so what? who cares about some little colony you call 'minisota' the point of the matter is that blackeys are the MAJORITY IN OUR COUNTRY'S CAPITAL. the weight of that significant little tidbit will certainly tip the scales in favor of blackey majority.

Please speak as though you live in the 21st century.

One city (or region) can not accurately reflect the overall demographics of the nation. I have lived on a Native American reservation, for example. I certainly couldn't base my assessment of the nation's majority on that supposition, could I?