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LexiGirl75 said:I apologize, I thought you were a woman.
I guess I do come off as feminine.
Must be the lilting voice and dynamite figure.
LexiGirl75 said:I apologize, I thought you were a woman.
vraiblonde said:Think about it: if Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton suddenly decided that blacks were in fact equal and afforded the same opportunities in this country as whites, it would put them both out of a job. If Tavis Smiley didn't have racial issues to talk about, he would be unemployed. If the NAACP were to succeed in realizing black equality, they would have to disband becuase there would be no need for them.
And what do you think is in their own best interests: equalizing blacks or keeping their jobs?
I think you're exactly right.LexiGirl75 said:Actually, I think there is a fear amongst black people that there is a possibility that without people like Jesse Jackson things will somewhat go back to the way they were in the 60's.
Right again! And it's the Jesses and the Als that prepetuate it. Not to mention now we have these NBA players who are claiming the new dress code is racist - like black people don't know how to put on a shirt and tie. But to Charles Barkley because he says these punks need to clean up their act and quit crying about racism when they're making multi-millions of $$$.So that fear may keep blacks in support of the Democratic Party.
I remember a time when adults were allowed to dress up for Halloween, alongside the kids. Those were the days.willie said:
I saw that too. That applause was not "reflexive". You could tell that it was not many people, but the ones that applauded were applauding in agreement. The applause was crisp and loud. It was not "I'm just applauding out of courtesy" applause which is soft and not crisp. There was also some vocal agreement in there which nobody does "reflexively".vraiblonde said:Fox just had a discussion about Mr. Exterminator and showed footage of his speech. The guy who organized the event was on defending his man, saying that nobody was coming forward saying they agree with his views, therefore it's no big deal. However, after he delivers the "exterminated" line, he gets applause.
Organizer dude says the applause was reflexive, "Yay! Er...uh..." and I'll buy that - it's not like the guy got a standing ovation, just a smattering. But the point, again, is that this story isn't getting enough attention in the media. They're still trying to talk about Bill Bennett, for god's sake.
What a great way to combat stereotypes!
LexiGirl75 said:I will always say to each their own. I can not explain other people. I will state that I am not that rude. However, at Cheseldine, while they were vacuuming my car out, the music was blasting really loud and when I started noticing the series of songs I realized that a CD I had in was playing and the volume was blaring to the point that I initially thought it was the car wash's radio. I think the real question is why do black people blast music that is potentially offensive to others. I guess we really are just a partying people. But I just believe white people are just a quieter people altogether. That is why more white tv shows can have more white babies in them. Those babies never make noise. But black people are partying straight out of the womb and it's not until a person becomes conscious of his surroundings and the affects he has on it that he can adjust to make things better. Like I said, I do my part. Is that why most white people look angry (like, "don't bother me") when they are driving?
LexiGirl75 said:And, yes and no. It is a culture difference because unlike me and whoever plays those jams that's not your song or rather you are not looking for the new 3-6 Mafia song or the new Lil Kim song. Laffy Taffy isnt your speed. I respect that, it's culture because you are not THAT into that type of music. I don't listen to Pakistani music and will roll my window up if I hear it blasting. It's a cultural difference, nothing more nothing less.
LexiGirl75 said:I know that's right, don't know if you are black but you sound like it, but we all need to stand up for ourselves more, beat a b#tch bloody if she make a false move. I don't condone violence but I will beat a b's arse over some dumb ish.
sinwagon said:First of all, you become more contradictory with every statement. You said in an earlier post that you came up along side a school bus blaring your music and someone put up the window and then you say above that you are "not that rude" and then in other posts downplaying doing it.
I like all kinds of music particularly Bon Jovi and if a good song comes on, I just may blast it, my right and I am not going to appologize for it and wont take back the fact that I do so in another post. I also like Eminem, 50 Cent, Kid Rock etc. I like all types of music. When blaring some of the others, I am am aware of my surroundings. I will turn it down at a stop light in fear that kids may be in the car next to me and I certainly don't drive into my daughters school blaring it. However, I would not use them to make a statement in regard to why I should be appreciated as you did earlier. I would use something like education, class or just plain being a human being and deserving respect.
sinwagon said:To me, music has never been about culture, well not the music in the USA ofcourse. Sure, Church Hymns are about culture and religion, sure when you watch the programs that show people beating to the drums in Africa that is about culture but I do not understand how Rock/Rap/HipHop,Metal etc are about culture?
Its about personal preference NOT culture and to make a statement saying that rap music is about black culture is just plain ignorant. Like I stated, I like most of that music but you are making the racist comments by saying this. One, you are saying that only black people like this music and Two, you are making racist comments against black people by stating it is their "culture" to kill, murder, rape, & cuss. While I have no problem with these lyrics as I listen to some of them, I certainly would not nor would I want anyone else to state I was from a "culture" that supported the actions.
sinwagon said:Now I am confused? What exactly made her sound black? Are you stereotyping your own race?
Lexi, I will give you my speech:LexiGirl75 said:I mean seriously, do you understand the concept of opinion?
LexiGirl75 said:I mean seriously, do you understand the concept of opinion? Stop looking for a fight. Take that somewhere else. Like to SE DC.
So, what do you think of Lexi?thunderchicken said:Southern Md rocks, a lot of straight shootin people who are not afraid to say what's on their mind, and could give a d*** what is ethnically correct, you are what you make yourself out to be, nothing else.
vraiblonde said:Lexi, I will give you my speech:
This is a discussion forum. We discuss things in here. If you do not want to participate in discussion, start a blog where you can post all you want and no one will comment on it or question you.