Am I racist? (Page 3): They are hateful in this regard, they tried to kill me numerous times. Now in Afghanistan, I respect that, its what a soldier is supposed to do. In America...

Lt. Rob Polans ret.

Canuckus Deploracus wrote:

99% of people use the term wrongly..

Racism is a fictional construct that can be used to arbitrarily divide us into "tribes"....

Muslims are not a race... And, having heard of your experience with them, I rarely find your comments hateful.... Though we certainly have different perspectives...

They are hateful in this regard, they tried to kill me numerous times. Now in Afghanistan, I respect that, its what a soldier is supposed to do. In America, after they shot my brother in the shoulder and they still attempt killing me to this moment, sorry, not sorry. Yes that's pure hate. I know, strategically and many other ways I shouldn't let my feelings get the better of me. For that I'm glad about my immediate family who I've cursed, and refuse to associate with but my 4'5" wife hasn't. A few are cops and one literally saved her life while I was on maneuvers. So I'm kind of lightening towards them or at least him. So you see it goes much deeper than I've let on. muzzies? No, not a race nor a religion, just some bastardized who knows what that follows a very brutal pedophile. The invaders, well it seems Trump is finally getting his way about sanctuary cities. Time will tell there.

Lt. Rob Polans ret.

Smedley_buzkill wrote:

Except that Liberals spell it Raaaaaciiiiiiism! and use it to describe any behavior of which they disapprove. You don't like wetbacks sneaking into our country? You're a Raaaaaciiiiiist!. I wonder which race of Hispanics they refer to? The ones who are more Caucasian than me?

To me skin color doesn't matter (I know typical racist answer) except if you've been at the border. Then anyone sneaking into out Republic would be the illegals I don't like. Hell, the best man at my wedding was white so? In this town it's like 50% Native American (I just got lucky and moved here) 50% white although a few other minorities. Everyone gets along fine. It seems when you have a lot of money or none that thee problems start.

Lt. Rob Polans ret.

archie bunker wrote:

Lol! I think we could get along well!! I have to tone it down as well for my wife. And my kids......

Buncha damn sensitive wusses!

Asa matter of fact yes. And I have no doubt that we'd get along well.

Lt. Rob Polans ret.

Wolf counselor wrote:

The definition of nature is limited to the earth. The physical phenomena of its plants, animals and the features of it's landscapes.

The definition of "human instinct" may not be attributed to nor compared with the definition of the term "nature".

So therefore, human genetics may not be understood as nature.

Gotcha, often it is because we think we're above nature when we're just part.

lindajoy Loc: right here with you....

[quote=Canuckus Deploracus]The nature versus nurture argument concerns whether behavioral patterns are genetically predetermined or the result of environmental stimuli....

Is one born with the natural indicative believe that one's own genetic heritage is superior to others, or does such belief come from one's upbringing?

Human racism is "a consequence of intended economic strategies," enabling us to "keep others in a lower-status" position while traits come from perhaps our ancestors being a psychological trait. "natural" or "innate." So I would say we develop the traits that lead us to our then natural state of supposed superiority of others.

Bigotry follows more so than racism or perhaps the bigotry (thoughts) project us into racial separations.??

lindajoy Loc: right here with you....

Smedley_buzkill wrote:

Except that Liberals spell it Raaaaaciiiiiiism! and use it to describe any behavior of which they disapprove. You don't like wetbacks sneaking into our country? You're a Raaaaaciiiiiist!. I wonder which race of Hispanics they refer to? The ones who are more Caucasian than me?

Liberals do it and say it often enough so that eventually people will begin to see others that way and then despise or ultimately hate, which is the liberals goal....

Your not a racist, your a man with knowledge that can shut most of them down with truths...Keep at it too please.

lindajoy Loc: right here with you....

PLT Sarge wrote:

Lt. I find your posts to be insightful not racial. In a fox hole, on a tower or line, in a convoy or foot patrol there is no such thing as race. Only brothers covering brothers.

You got that right!!!

lindajoy Loc: right here with you....

elledee wrote:

I think any fair minded person would agree the word racism is over used and abused but I must add when it comes to the bastardization of the word racism the demonrats take the crown

Unfortunately true...They believe said enough times it will instill it in others..Hate and division the goal..Doing a good job of it as well.

Lt. Rob Polans ret.

[quote=lindajoy]

Canuckus Deploracus wrote:

The nature versus nurture argument concerns whethe... (show quote)

Hm that's a weird one for me because my dad was a racist, no getting around it and I think he was proud of it. Can we change? I like to think so. I'm just a southern boy, but I grew up primarily in Brooklyn after4 years in S. Dakota and a few in Florida. When we moved out to Long Island (still NY) our economic status changed. Like I said yesterday I was vice president of Bestelle Industries, okay but I didn't want to make it my life's work. I had been playing guitar since I was 15 and started a band. We were in a few nightclubs, were becoming fairly well known. Such as I met Billy Joel after the Hassles and Al Kooper. Some will sound outlandish I'll leave it at I was on my way to saving $.5 million. Did I change though? No. Within months of my 18th birthday, I joined the Marines. That's me, no fluff.
I never thought long bigotry lines, but was subjected to it enough. I just figure it's his problem, and usually keep walking unless it's a direct threat. Like the idiots who REALLY BELIEVED that the holocaust was a hoax. That is playing into the dems hands beside it being like a slap in the face. I didn't tell them that I kick down doors only Truman's solution for Hitler Youth.

Sonny Magoo Loc: Where pot pie is boiled in a kettle

Wolf counselor wrote:

There's no such thing as racism.

There's no such thing as a while man or woman

There's no such thing as a black man or woman

There is however, a remarkable number of stupid ass people in the world.

Tell the Jews

padremike Loc: Phenix City, Al

Sonny Magoo wrote:

Tell the Jews

I believe it was a Jew that corrected all our thinking on this issue. The Greeks rejected this Truth but that's the Greeks for you. ⛈

EL Loc: Massachusetts

Wolf counselor wrote:

There's no such thing as racism.

The instinct to favor the members of your own genetic tribe is purely instinctual.

The idea that your genetic tribe is superior to others is no different than a professional football team being coached to believe they are superior to their rival team.

And all men are NOT equal.

I know a good number of men who are better than me.

And most likely, a good number who are not.

dongreen76

Wolf counselor wrote:

There's no such thing as racism.

There's no such thing as a while man or woman

There's no such thing as a black man or woman

There is however, a remarkable number of stupid ass people in the world.

.....well we know there's know such thing as a "WHILE MAN" ; most people when they speak of the race issue,speak of a White man , either favorably or not favorably;they don't worry to much about the "WHILE MAN", who is that ; is that something like the Neanderthal,or the Peking Man,.Is that some other type of fool we sane people have to verse.

teabag09

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Canuckus Deploracus wrote:

The nature versus nurture argument concerns whethe... (show quote)

My wife and daughter will tell you that I'm overly polite and accommodating to almost everyone regardless of their status, creed, color or anything else. I hold doors for everyone, I block traffic at a light to let another car in and in general I just love being alive and enjoy life. In other words I'm a glass 7/8ths full. This was not taught to me by my parents but by having lived a life of ups and downs and realizing that everything too will pass. I have a slow burn rate.

They will tell you that my fuse is short when it comes to abuse of another person or animal. I will not tolerate that and become the GREEN HULK when I see it. So I think a lot of what we're talking about is how we as individuals develop with in ourselves. There are some people who grew up where I did and are mean as all get out and then why am I not like them.

I know the answer and think you can see it if you look at the left and right today. Mike

debeda

Wolf counselor wrote:

There's no such thing as racism.

There's no such thing as a while man or woman

There's no such thing as a black man or woman

There is however, a remarkable number of stupid ass people in the world.

Well said