Arizona GOP lawmaker wants a holiday celebrating caucasian people
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Saturday, February 4, 2012 15:43 EST
A Republican lawmaker in Arizona is hoping his state creates a holiday celebrating caucasian people.
According to CBS affiliate in Phoenix, state Rep. Cecil Ash made his request felt on the Arizona House floor this week during a discussion about Latino Americans in Arizona.
After Rep. Richard Miranda suggested that the state should have a Latino American day, Ash made his statement.
“I’m supportive of this proposition,” he said. “I just want them to assure me that when we do become in the minority you’ll have a day for us.”
The comment produced some laughs from his fellow lawmakers who thought Ash was being facetious. However, he revealed later that he was not joking.
“Yes, I think it was appropriate,” he said. “It was appropriate for the mood that was in the House and I think that if and when the Caucasian population becomes a minority, they may want to celebrate the accomplishments and the contributions of the Caucasian population the same way.”
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/02/04/az-gop-lawmaker-wants-a-holiday-celebratin...
WATCH: Video from local CBS affiliate in Phoenix, Arizona.
http://www.kpho.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=66...
"I took the time to edit this post as it originally said 'White People' no where in the interview or his words was that said!!!" The young lady that was spoken to on the street said 'Yes' they have their Cinco de Mayo, so why can't we have something for whites, so I ask, does St. Patricks day not count??? Can we agree on a holiday called Americans Day, we are after all a 'Melting Pot'
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Paratus
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Great idea. We have Black History Month and rightfully so. Why not White History Month.
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Paratus
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JangoFetish
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Paratus:
Or how about: Black pride= civil rights;
white pride= racism. - 4 months ago
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JangoFetish
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Paratus
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JangoFetish:
See, these racist ramarks of yours are part of the problem. Where DO you guys come up with so much hate and ignorance? Just a question.
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Paratus
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JangoFetish
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Paratus:
Nothing I am saying is racist. I am just using phrases that have become taboo in our culture because of racism. I am far from a racist sir. just making a point. That there is nothing wrong with being proud of who you are. But just be carefrul what color you use in front of the word "pride" It could be seen as racist. You can thank the racists for that.
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JangoFetish
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Mishima
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JangoFetish:
Very true. If one visits another country, it becomes very clear how much Americans censor their speech, and how much people are caught up in Political Correctness in one way or another - being PC all of the time or being angry about it.
This is the result of Left-winger policies over the past several decades.
There used to be what was called "manners." That would pretty much take care of these sorts of things: Do not mock someone because of his or her personal sex life, do not disparage another human because of religion or skin color, and be truly "tolerant."
The Left destroyed the meaning of "tolerance." Tolerance actually means that one puts up with something of which one does not approve. The Left-wingers changed tolerance to mean that one celebrates and accepts what THEY determine MUST BE celebrated and accepted.
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Mishima
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JangoFetish
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Mishima:
Yes! Over political correctness causes racism if anything. Nothing keeps reminding folks that we are different more than being "PC".
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JangoFetish
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ZiggyStrange
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It's Arizona! Why not just call it white supremacy day?
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ZiggyStrange
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cherry5000
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you got to be kidding?
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cherry5000
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rossmick
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Maybe, just maybe, the Republican law makers in Arizona ought to see all the people in the state as AMERICANS and quit making divisions. We are all in this mess together and if you just have to draw differences that matter look at what the wealthy are doing to the rest of us and DO SOMETHING that benefits the rest of us.
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rossmick
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Paratus
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rossmick:
Does this mean we can do away with Black History Month and any holiday for people of color?
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Paratus
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Mishima
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Paratus:
Don't expect a logical response to your logical question. Too many Liberals....
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Mishima
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Paratus
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Mishima:
My question was pretty much rhetorical and tongue in cheek but I had to ask. What can I say, it was hanging out there for all the world to see.
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Paratus
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fiberbundle
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Here's another problem. The Darwin problem. The Brits even have him on their money. But Arizona Evangelicals might have to put something in the law creating the holiday which specifically exempts any honor falling on Charles Darwin. American "exceptionalism" to the rescue.
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fiberbundle
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WagonMaster
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I personnaly fail to see just what my fellow whites are so proud of. I read a lot of history and the crap "whitey" has pulled on anyone of colour is staggering. Alexander the Great was Great because he killed more people of different races than any white man before him.......as a beginning of understanding.
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WagonMaster:
I never knew that was why he was called 'The Great' thanks wagonmaster, I learned something new and haven't even gotten out of Bed, Very Cool... =)
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KB723
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fiberbundle
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Then they'll be a "protest parade" because the gay Aryans aren't allowed to march in the Caucasian parade.
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fiberbundle
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fiberbundle:
That very well could Happen, I would have never even thought of that...
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KB723
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Incredulous
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tsk, tsk, poor guy...guess he doesn't have any Irish blood in him.
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Incredulous
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KB723
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Incredulous:
I would guess he is part, but perhaps he forgot??? =)
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KB723
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remanns
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Just call it "white sugar" day and make sex compulsory, and I am for it !
Pass that shit fast, while I am still young enough to maintain an erection. ANY excuse for a party.
White Russians could be served,.....OR - milk-plus, milk plus vellocet or synthemesc or drencrom !
p.s. -someone might actually catch this - - -"Pretty Polly want a cracker" ?
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remanns
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remanns:
I have the feeling any droog at a party Cecil Ash might attend would happily tolchock this cholloveck in the kiskas.
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DRDOORJAMMER:
I can see the billboards - "GREAT, WHITE, and FULL of HOPE" ! HUZZAH !
( It could double as legalize cocaine day )
. . . .hmmmm,.....actually.......
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remanns
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fiberbundle
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Is the holiday just to celebrate white "exceptional Americans" or white people throughout history from all around the world? How white do we have to be to get a day off with pay? Who are the Caucasians? Are they an invented nation? I'm one but I'm not so sure who our current leader is and who our heroes are? Are Hitler and Stalin on our team? How about King George III, is he going to be celebrated on this American holiday as a great white guy? I like to watch the TV show "Shark TanK" , where creative people pitch their ideas to successful business venture capitalists like Mark Cuban. How about an episode where creative inventive guys like Cecil Ash could make a pitch for funding the selling of his idea for a "Caucasian" celebration.
Of course, to be fair, Ash was joking.
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fiberbundle
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KB723
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fiberbundle:
Correct, he was being Facetious... =)
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KB723
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RevKen
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Personally I would like to have fewer holidays (actually zero holidays). If a person needs a holiday to show their appreciation of something then that person really does not appreciate it. If something is meaningful then we should show our appreciation all year long.
Honoring an entire group of people is even worse. I do not like Mother's Day, Father's Day or Veteran's Day or any other day that tells us we are supposed to honor everyone in that group. There are a lot of bad mothers and fathers that do not deserve to be honored. There are certainly a large group of veterans that did not serve our country honorably, I do not feel as though I should be asked to honor them. For all of those great mothers, fathers and veterans, thank you for doing what is right but if it was right then why should it be honored as special?
For all people that live good and decent lives, I thank you for your contributions. Perhaps the only holiday we need is to honor good people no matter their status, job, color, or if they had children.
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RevKen
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circlesquared
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RevKen:
called everyday?
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circlesquared
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circlesquared:
Exactly my point.
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RevKen
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KB723
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RevKen:
Excellent comment RevKen, I agree... =)
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KB723
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StandaboveUnderstand
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And we can call this new holiday Payday and make it come every week on Friday
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StandaboveUnderstand
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KB723
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StandaboveUnderstand:
Fair Enough, mine is weekly, but on Thursday...
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KB723
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dinm76
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Honestly...WHAT planet do these rethugians live on!?
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dinm76
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bike10
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His body may be in the 21st. century but his mind is locked in the 18th. century.
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bike10
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nikonwilly
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It's all becoming quite scary...don't you agree?
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nikonwilly:
Not really, did you check out the video???
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Naumadd
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But there are many strictly American days designated throughout the year. In fact, we just had one on February 1st that most people ignore - National Freedom Day. There's Constitution Day on September 17 and, of course, Independence Day on July 4th. Martin Luther King Day is an american day, not a black-american day. There's President's Day or Washington's Birthday for purists. There's Memorial Day, Flag Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving - all strictly American days/holidays among with others.
Is there a strictly "White Day"? Why should there be - no one among us is actually white. A Caucasian Day? I'm sure there are some among us who are from the Caucasus region of Eurasia, but probably not enough to warrant a national day for them. How about a nice long Caucasian Minute
perhaps every Leap Year.
At any rate, what's it to you if people find a reason to celebrate and do? Perhaps you'd prefer they spent their days in apathy or anger and fear dreaming of ways to destroy themselves, one another and you?
If it's done peacefully, respectfully, let them celebrate whatever the hell makes them happy. You do the same. Ain't there enough reason to be angry and depressed?
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jimstoner
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Here you go KB.
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jimstoner
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jimstoner:
Very Cool, Thanks jimstoner.... =)
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jimstoner
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KB723:
You are welcome!
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jimstoner
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KB723
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jimstoner:
Hey can I just call you jim???
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jimstoner
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KB723:
Feel free. That's what my friends calls me. So I insist.
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KB723
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jimstoner:
Right On jim, Cool as Hell!!! =)
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ThirdSection
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jimstoner:
Santoruming brilliant!!!!
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ThirdSection
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If you pick up most US History texts, you will realize that there are actually 12 White History Months, the shortest of which is grudgingly shared with Black History.
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ThirdSection
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KB723
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ThirdSection:
Let me guess... Hmmm, February???
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KB723
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GENERALNATTY
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This dude is ignorant, the reason why "black history month" is termed as such is because our history was lost, i can tell you what continent i came from but nothing else, there are hundreds of tribes and over 1500 languages in western part of africa alone from where slaves were taken, i cant tell you what language or languages my african ancestors spoke their customs their histories or anything, so what little history we can salvage we are celebrating and revisiting and black history month isn't just about america, i can understand why some people may feel its racist but the demons of the past cant just be ignored by those who feel uncomfortable about it now.
That being said europeans that want to know their history in general can find that information and we celebrate european history all the time, i have beer and perogies at oktoberfest, guinness on st patricks day etc etc. If some one of european descent wants to celebrate their culture they can and people will of all sorts can join in, but caucasian is not a cultural group or even a racial one, its kinda ignorant to ignore the fact that most latinos are fully caucasian and so are east indians and pakistani's and arabs.
There is nothing wrong with people being proud of themselves and celebrating and studying their history, members of my family have travelled to scotland to learn more about our families scottish roots, i have roots in spain and portugal as well that i am proud of, but a "caucasian holiday" is race based response from those who know who they are beyond the colour of their skin to those who don't and don't have a real alternative to describe it especially since the transatlantic slave trade was so vast and the results of which has created dozens of new ethnicities by which blacks identify.
I just think people whatever race they are have a duty to know where they come from but i think it is a little more important to those who have lost so much of it.
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GENERALNATTY:
Well Said and Hard to Disagree...
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nanac
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KB723:
I agree!
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nanac
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nanac:
Thanks nanac, Nice to see Ya, you doin' alright??? =)
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KB723
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nanac
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KB723:
You're welcome, KB. I am fine, thanks for asking. What about you? :)
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nanac
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KB723
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nanac:
Rough and Tumble, but having Fun, landed a new client today, Things are moving up for my small business, I am pleased to know you are doing well as well... =)
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GENERALNATTY:
so well said, but I think we have all lost the big picture of who we are and why we are here...all of us are ignorant of our past even if we can trace a generation or two. If we keep trying to single out this or that we will continue to be lost to our whole...let's celebrate each other and our selves every day, every hour, every breath and start something new together instead of holding on to separation...it's a double edge sword, yes we are unique individuals with unique perspectives, but we are also a part of a vision that only together can be a beautiful future for all. I vote for people and planet.2012
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GENERALNATTY:
Well articulated, and a damned good line of argument to boot!
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circlesquared:
Before i agree with your statement, i need clarification as to what you define as "holding on to seperation"
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KB723:
I am glad to see that you are doing good, and having fun in the process.....:)
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GENERALNATTY:
Lots of insight there. Thanks for that.
I have one of those cultures that can look back into its past and know where they came from. Sometimes I am grateful that my German culture was able to make peace with my Dutch culture, and so forth with my Irish and Welsh. Now that I am married I have one of those families that as President Obama relates... a Christmas gathering looks like an international convention.
My observation is that whatever the color of skin and ethnic background of a family (or a community for that matter) there is at least this shared reality: The winners stand together. They are able to see beyond whatever differences they have and strengthen their human bond.
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GENERALNATTY:
petty arguments that keep us divided, on many levels barriers have been created to keep us from experiencing the truth of our home and each other. We need to see the walls and bring them down rather than standing around bickering from our own cubes about just how that should be done...right action through and for everyone.
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circlesquared:
Yes. There is no better time to knock down the barriers and replace them with bridges.
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nanac:
Thanks nanac, I didn't see this reply last night, wishing you the Best... =)
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cherry5000
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GENERALNATTY:
excellent comment!!!
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cherry5000
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sunny1
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This is a joke, right??
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sunny1
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sunny1:
Not at all, please click either of the links I provided...
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KB723
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KB723:
Sorry to confuse. I just think it is stupid. White guys day? When we become the minority? What the hell difference does it make if we are a not the majority? This guy says he was just having a laugh, but didn't say he was kidding. I personally see Thanksgiving as white guys day and that is all I need.
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sunny1:
Perhaps we can include NASCAR races??? You didn't confuse, I am glad you checked out this post... =)
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KB723
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Johnny_Los_Angeles
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Bozo, everyday is a caucasian holiday!
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Johnny_Los_Angeles:
Maybe he just meant in Arizona???
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KB723
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deane
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How long until male Caucasians are a minority among GOP lawmakers?
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deane
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deane:
Great Question, I really do not know....
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KB723:
Seriously? About 400 years. Just watch any clip of a GOP event on the news and look at the people in the background.
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Joeydee44:
Attendees are not GOP lawmakers??? Or are you meaning House Representatives??? =)
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Joeydee44:
One of the great ironies has been that more minorities were appointed to Cabinet level positions under Bush Jr than under Clinton or Obama.
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ThirdSection
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As soon as we Caucasians spend a few centuries being systematically persecuted and institutionally discriminated against, and perhaps being subject to an attempted genocide or two, then we'll have the right to our very own holiday.
As it is, I think I'd prefer to remain unpersecuted.
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ThirdSection:
Wow!!! Thanks ThirdSection.... =)
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KB723:
I call 'em as I see 'em! :-D
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ThirdSection:
Well said !
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ThirdSection:
You're not out hunting Wabbits are you??? =)
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KB723:
No, but I'm out to dynamite a certain earflap-wearing Arizona hick with a speech impediment...
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KB723
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ThirdSection:
Hmmm, Perhaps this Fella??? =)
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KB723:
Damn straight.
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ThirdSection:
Just be sure he has Not been Drinking!!! =)
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KB723:
...or chopping lines out of Dubya's stash!!!
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ThirdSection:
Man I hope not GW gets the UnCut Stuff!!! =)
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ThirdSection:
In one generation, one-third of my people died of starvation, and another third left their homeland. They were considered the scum of the earth in America for quite a while. Captains used to throw them off ships to die if the patrol boats approached them, because my "degenerate" ancestors could not arrive it some ports - It was illegal to bring "them" into the country.
Stop that anti-Western garbage. Stop the racism and the race-baiting. It is unseemly.
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Mishima:
Stop all of the antis-- ^'d.
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pjacobs51
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I thought we had one already . . . called . . . "Black Friday."
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pjacobs51:
Isn't that one Universal???
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KB723:
Follow the money . . .
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pjacobs51
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pjacobs51:
Thanks pjacobs51, Hearing you Loud and Clear... =)
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tverdell
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Fine with me as long as it's a paid holiday.
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tverdell:
Funny, I never thought of that.... =)
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Arizona is really vying for that coveted "Most Psychotic State" Award, aren't they?
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EdJoyProductions:
Surprisingly, they are the only Front Runner... =)
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Ambill94
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Arizona must have a water quality or air quality problem becaue there are too many looney tunes people per capita in that state...from the Gov on down...what a hair ball...I agree with circlesquared...'nuff said...
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Ambill94
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Ambill94:
To be honest, I agreed with what Mr. Ash had to say... I just feel that we should celebrate an Americans Day as we all came here from other places, you know the "Melting Pot"
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KB723
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KB723:
I don't have a problem with an American Day...though I thought that was the 4th of July...I have a problem with a caucasian day because I believe it was an intentionally racist and devisive response...
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Ambill94
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Ambill94:
Fair Enough, I thought he was just replying to the other Elected Official...
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KB723
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KB723:
You could be right...maybe my anti Arizona Republican attitude was a little too strong when I readt it...:)
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Ambill94
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KB723
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Ambill94:
Please Ambill94, click either of the links provided and let me know your thoughts... =)
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KB723
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KB723:
As shy as I am at times I can only say I think the guy is a fuc_in' weasel...:)
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Ambill94
