ot : RACISM...

[Android Bishop]

the idea of there being cultures is not at issue here, it's your method of comparing and judging them... so far you've said Mexico has a shit culture, and cheeseburgers and "normal" corn are good...

when you only compare the bits that you think are important, and make generalizations and value judgements based on those then yes, there are issues...

I didn't really get into why I hate mexico (NOT mexicans) but my reasons are perfectly valid because *I'm* the only who fucking matters when it comes to *my* own fucking opinions. If I want to compare cultures based on the kind of corn they eat or whether they put ice cubes in their water, that's my fucking prerogative. My criticisms of mexico are far more substantial but they're my own fucking business and I have to right to make those comparisons, and FUCK YOU if you have a problem with that.

And just so know that I'm an equal opportunity judge, I got major problems with "anglo" american society too. Suburban spread, homogeneous strip malls and franchises, and soul killing work for pointless materialism isn't good for the planet either. I can keep going. Anybody who has a problem with it can kiss my fat ass, I could give a fuck what's culturally sensitive or offensive. If I see it, I'm gonna call it.

[leisuremuffin]

dude, what do you want from the guy, he's such a hardcore racist he bleeds white.


see, its a joke, 'cause the movie, and he's bishop and... oh never mind.



.lm.

[scott nathaniel]

I didn't really get into why I hate mexico (NOT mexicans) but my reasons are perfectly valid because *I'm* the only who fucking matters when it comes to *my* own fucking opinions. If I want to compare cultures based on the kind of corn they eat or whether they put ice cubes in their water, that's my fucking prerogative. My criticisms of mexico are far more substantial but they're my own fucking business and I have to right to make those comparisons, and FUCK YOU if you have a problem with that.

You're right, and if people come to the opinion that you're an a-hole, that's their prerogative, as well, and you shouldn't get all up in a bunch about it. Gee, B, quite defensive, aren't you!

[Android Bishop]

I didn't really get into why I hate mexico (NOT mexicans) but my reasons are perfectly valid because *I'm* the only who fucking matters when it comes to *my* own fucking opinions. If I want to compare cultures based on the kind of corn they eat or whether they put ice cubes in their water, that's my fucking prerogative. My criticisms of mexico are far more substantial but they're my own fucking business and I have to right to make those comparisons, and FUCK YOU if you have a problem with that.

You're right, and if people come to the opinion that you're an a-hole, that's their prerogative, as well, and you shouldn't get all up in a bunch about it. Gee, B, quite defensive, aren't you!

quite correct, my apologies for flying off the handle there.

[fishmonkey]

the idea of there being cultures is not at issue here, it's your method of comparing and judging them... so far you've said Mexico has a shit culture, and cheeseburgers and "normal" corn are good...

when you only compare the bits that you think are important, and make generalizations and value judgements based on those then yes, there are issues...

I didn't really get into why I hate mexico (NOT mexicans) but my reasons are perfectly valid because *I'm* the only who fucking matters when it comes to *my* own fucking opinions. If I want to compare cultures based on the kind of corn they eat or whether they put ice cubes in their water, that's my fucking prerogative. My criticisms of mexico are far more substantial but they're my own fucking business and I have to right to make those comparisons, and FUCK YOU if you have a problem with that.

And just so know that I'm an equal opportunity judge, I got major problems with "anglo" american society too. Suburban spread, homogeneous strip malls and franchises, and soul killing work for pointless materialism isn't good for the planet either. I can keep going. Anybody who has a problem with it can kiss my fat ass, I could give a fuck what's culturally sensitive or offensive. If I see it, I'm gonna call it.

you and DrX have a lot of anger lingering under the surface of your intellectual opinions...

you make your opinions everybodies' business when you post them on the interwebs, if you can't deal with being called out, maybe you should keep them to yourself...

btw, Mexico is a country which consists of Mexican people... i have no idea why you think you can separate those two concepts... it's really not the same as saying "i like you, but i really hate your shirt"...

there's a big difference between the way you diss Anglo-American culture and they way you diss Mexico, just compare the language you use when you talk about the two...

[3dot...]

every person should be judged for his actions...
passing reference to 'they' or 'them'...
is not really racism...
it's simple ignorance...
there's no ideology... just narrow minded fear of the 'other'...

also ... do not confuse 'culture' with 'race'...NOT THE SAME !
'culture' has to do with your place of birth and origins...
'race' means being pre-disposed of because of your 'blood'...
you could be a black/Jewish/Arab person born in the US...or Europe..
doesn't matter for the racist if you pay your taxes or not...

DrX ..I take it back... you're not cool...at all...
I sure do hope you don't have any children..
(and if so I hope they marry a brown skinned person...)
you don't care much for other people..
just remember... what goes around comes around...

Tone... you're still a douche.. that hasn't changed..
wake up...
sun is shining..
Tone is still an Ahole..
all is right in the world...

...please continue...

[Homebelly]

'culture' has to do with your place of birth and origins...

I don't want to seem like i'm splitting hairs, but this interpretation isn't quite right.
In social terms, Culture is the concept of shared though and expression.
This can be done in many ways, artistic, philosophical, intellectual and through
custom, humor and ritual.
So, a country or "Place of birth" has very little baring on culture.
This is why we are able to describe places or countries as "Multi-cultural".
New Zealand, for example, is often described as a "Bi-cultural" society where Maori
and European cultures try to respect each other and get along, while also remaining distinct
and respectful of each others "Cultural practices and protocols".

[ThrowAway]

drx- whenever your sources are questioned(or opinions), you choose to ignore the actual substantive criticism,

Thats his m.o.

[3dot...]

'culture' has to do with your place of birth and origins...

I don't want to seem like i'm splitting hairs, but this interpretation isn't quite right.
In social terms, Culture is the concept of shared though and expression.
This can be done in many ways, artistic, philosophical, intellectual and through
custom, humor and ritual.
So, a country or "Place of birth" has very little baring on culture.
This is why we are able to describe places or countries as "Multi-cultural".
New Zealand, for example, is often described as a "Bi-cultural" society where Maori
and European cultures try to respect each other and get along, while also remaining distinct
and respectful of each others "Cultural practices and protocols".

well...european culture originates in europe...
and Maori culture originates in NZ...

in Israel for instance...
there are Christian and Muslim Arabs...
they share the Arabic culture...

and there are Jews ...
some from Europe...some form Arab countries...some from Africa...
they share the Jewish culture...
a Jew can decide to start acting like a european...
but for the racist you are a still a Jew...
a black guy in the US.. .
does not have the same culture as his kin in Africa...

so there are fusions of cultures to create a new one..
being from NZ you have a 'New Zealand culture' which is the fusion of both Maori and Euro cultures...
culture is more of a true 'identity'...
while race is just something you're born with...
is all I am trying to say...

some people confuse deifferent kinds of hate for the 'other'...
as being racism...no...
racism is an ideology which says...
race X is superior to race Y and therefore should be above it in every aspect of life...
'there is no way a white-skinned man would take orders from a brown skinned man'...
that's racism...
culture is one of the arguments to racism...

[Omniology]

Good examples in the previous post, which illustrate "culture" is a tool shared within a group of people which gives a template for living life in there a cultures own meaningful way. It is missing the point to judge a tool as better or worse than another as long as it does the job effectively. its valid to say west african music utilizes poly rhythms as an generalization, but to rank something always relies on the subjective.

Oh a by the way Dr.x you come off as a moron, I really can't believe anyone bothered to engage with you for as long as they did, you should be grateful.

[brightonalex]

My friend's got a dog thats racist against black labradors but not white ones.

[3dot...]

My friend's got a dog thats racist against black labradors but not white ones.

put him to sleep...

[brightonalex]

My friend's got a dog thats racist against black labradors but not white ones.

put him to sleep...

Its not his fault, he's barking.

[DrXparaMental]

DrX, maybe you should try reading the whole thread again...

you keep talking like you've substantiated some grand theory, when in fact all you've done is post a few links to some arguably heavily biased websites...

whenever your sources are questioned, you choose to ignore the actual substantive criticism, and instead throw childish insults around...

since you haven't provided any credible (i.e. demonstrably unbiased) research, it is only logical to conclude that you share the views of the creators of the websites that you have referenced... is that all you've got?

i have no problem with you having a strong opinion, but so far you've done an awful job of defending it... all you've done is make yourself look like an extremely unpleasant dogmatist...

Since you are a self proclaimed judge of what is and what is not credible. I suggest you read my next post and get back with me. Illegal immigration DOES NOT FUCKING WORK. Got that?

[DrXparaMental]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0924129/

Last night I watched a movie that up until I watched it,had no clue what the movie was about or even it's basic theme. Just rented because it had Harrison Ford in it and that's it. I HIGHLY suggest that anyone considering the illegal immigration issue watch this movie. It's written from about 5 completely unique perspectives and is absolute and unquestionable proof that within the present US immigration system as related to the systematic means and ends of operations that it implements, illegal immigration DOES NOT WORK. Get a clue peps. It could NOT be made any clearer. I don't give a rats ass if you are the biggest bleeding heart liberal on the face of the planet, whether you yourself are an illegal immigrant (most likely using Ableton Live without a legitimate license to begin with (dirt bag))or whether you are some neo post modern hippie screaming give ignorance a chance, all your thoughts in action are rolled up into one big conclusion in this film. You and those whom you support are doing YOURSELVES, YOUR CULTURE & ETHNIC ORIGIN & THE LEGITIMATE CITIZENRY of the United States a MAJOR DISSERVICE.

Time to walk the fuck up people. Try looking at the real (big) picture and forget about your self serving or apathetic (with a HUGE emphasis on PATHETIC) asses in light of what's REALLY happening to everyone involved in this cluster fuck.