Guest guest Posted August 2, 2002 Report Share Posted August 2, 2002 On Fri, 2 Aug 2002 tonysoares551@... wrote: > In a recent attack on a member of this list the phrase " Asian Mafioso " was > used as an attack on a member who is indeed of Asian descent. > I myself being half Italian object to the " Mafioso " comment too. > > Racist tendencies are common in America, however, I think that anyone who > uses them here shouldn't be merely monitored, but removed from the list. Thus spake the hypocrite. I don't disagree with your comment, Tony, but I would point out that you have demonstrated highly *classist* tendencies yourself, which are just as bad. Should we remove you too? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2002 Report Share Posted August 2, 2002 In a message dated 8/2/02 5:03:59 PM, dbradfor@... writes: << Thus spake the hypocrite. I don't disagree with your comment, Tony, but I would point out that you have demonstrated highly *classist* tendencies yourself, which are just as bad. Should we remove you too? Dave >> You mean to tell me you consider Classim to be on the same level as Racism? I may be a snob, but not a rascist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2002 Report Share Posted August 2, 2002 We can all find something said or posted of which we take umbrage if that is what we want to do. My grandma used to say, " If you look for bad in others that is all you will find, but if you look for good in others that is all you will find. " I have been called about every name known to the human race at one time or another. Once you grow up and mature those things do not or SHOULD NOT impact one's life. While I whined and whimpered about it and demanded redress and apologies for those things when I was a juvenile; once I matured I discovered it does not matter what others say to/about me and only thing that matters what I think about and view myself. The verbal " attacks " here also remind me of a childhood saying... " Sticks and stones will break my bones..... " You all know the rest! Oh and I have a last name too just in case that were to be an issue with anyone. It is GILLUM :-) banning Racism In a recent attack on a member of this list the phrase " Asian Mafioso " was used as an attack on a member who is indeed of Asian descent. I myself being half Italian object to the " Mafioso " comment too. Racist tendencies are common in America, however, I think that anyone who uses them here shouldn't be merely monitored, but removed from the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2002 Report Share Posted August 2, 2002 ACK! now, of course, i'll have the " oscar meyer " hot dog song floating around inside my head the rest of the day! [groan moan and mutter] [LOL LOL] Whims ________________ " Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect. " -Mark Twain ----- Original Message ----- From: Karolyn Oh and I have a last name too just in case that were to be an issue with anyone. It is GILLUM :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2002 Report Share Posted August 3, 2002 Both classism (sic) and racism are born with the same mother and father who, IMHO, had to be brother and sister themselves. " Ignorance and Stupidity " were their given names. So I guess they are closely related. By the way, there are also other siblings. Neither are counted as friends with those who have an IQ larger than their shoe size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2002 Report Share Posted August 3, 2002 In a message dated 8/3/02 1:15:38 PM, Pugluv1939@... writes: << Both classism (sic) and racism are born with the same mother and father who, IMHO, had to be brother and sister themselves. " Ignorance and Stupidity " were their given names. >> Never said I was a classist. A snob , er, maybe... SEE BELOW: snob Pronunciation Key (snb) n. 1. One who tends to patronize, rebuff, or ignore people regarded as social inferiors and imitate, admire, or seek association with people regarded as social superiors. 2. One who affects an offensive air of self-satisfied superiority in matters of taste or intellect. class·ism Pronunciation Key (klszm) n. Bias based on social or economic class. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ classist adj. & n. Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language racist adj 1: based on racial intolerance; " racist remarks " 2: discriminatory especially on the basis of race or religion [syn: antiblack, anti-Semitic, anti-Semite(a)] n : a person with a prejudiced belief that one race is superior to others [syn: racialist] Source: WordNet ® 1.6, © 1997 Princeton University Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2002 Report Share Posted August 3, 2002 On Sat, 3 Aug 2002 tonysoares551@... wrote: > Never said I was a classist. > > class·ism Pronunciation Key (klszm) > n. Bias based on social or economic class. Tony, you tried to post something to the effect of " she probably comes from a trailer park " about the person you labeled a racist. If that isn't classism (not to mention hypocrisy), I don't know what is. You really ought to get your own house in order before criticizing others. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 In a message dated 8/3/02 11:04:06 PM, dbradfor@... writes: << Tony, you tried to post something to the effect of " she probably comes from a trailer park " about the person you labeled a racist. If that isn't classism (not to mention hypocrisy), I don't know what is. You really ought to get your own house in order before criticizing others. Dave >> My house is in order sir, I also think that you use your volunteerism as the moderator to air your personal views. Much like the way Rupert Murdoch bought newspapers to propel his own beliefs and conservatism. If you're going to moderate, then moderate. If you're going to use this as a tool that you control then you should relinquish the reigns to someone who is objective. You seem to have a thing for me, I'm sorry, I rebuff your flirtations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 I thought Dave’s comment was on target and I think he moderates this page with a very even hand. That’s my 2 cents if you’re counting votes, Tony. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 Ditto snobs, IMHO of course :-) Re: banning Racism In a message dated 8/3/02 1:15:38 PM, Pugluv1939@... writes: << Both classism (sic) and racism are born with the same mother and father who, IMHO, had to be brother and sister themselves. " Ignorance and Stupidity " were their given names. >> Never said I was a classist. A snob , er, maybe... SEE BELOW: snob Pronunciation Key (snb) n. 1. One who tends to patronize, rebuff, or ignore people regarded as social inferiors and imitate, admire, or seek association with people regarded as social superiors. 2. One who affects an offensive air of self-satisfied superiority in matters of taste or intellect. class·ism Pronunciation Key (klszm) n. Bias based on social or economic class. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ classist adj. & n. Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language racist adj 1: based on racial intolerance; " racist remarks " 2: discriminatory especially on the basis of race or religion [syn: antiblack, anti-Semitic, anti-Semite(a)] n : a person with a prejudiced belief that one race is superior to others [syn: racialist] Source: WordNet ® 1.6, © 1997 Princeton University Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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