kimmy Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Not racist. That's not what my complaint is. But do you feel the comment "white as mayo" to describe white members of the audience is racist? Do you feel it is acceptable? If every time I referred to blacks I referred to them as "black as pavement" would you think that was racist? Do you think I would get a pass from those on the left? Non-white people's skin is often compared to food-- "chocolate", "coffee", "mocha"... is it just that "mayo" isn't very dynamic-sounding? If I had picked something more action-packed, like perhaps cocaine, would that be better? Anyway, this seems rather thin-skinned. I thought you right-wingers were sick of political correctness. -k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Squid Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Olive skin... I like that colour the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Non-white people's skin is often compared to food-- "chocolate", "coffee", "mocha"... is it just that "mayo" isn't very dynamic-sounding? If I had picked something more action-packed, like perhaps cocaine, would that be better? Anyway, this seems rather thin-skinned. I thought you right-wingers were sick of political correctness. -k I personally could not care less about what anyone calls me or anyone else for that matter. I was just pointing out the double standard/hypocrisy of the left when it comes to racism. You still have not answered my question and I would really like to see your answer. Would you call someone racist for referring to a group of black people as being "black as pavement"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Non-white people's skin is often compared to food-- "chocolate", "coffee", "mocha"... is it just that "mayo" isn't very dynamic-sounding? If I had picked something more action-packed, like perhaps cocaine, would that be better? Canada just uses the official catch-all and very "racist" term...."visible minority"...and it has nothing to do with food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argus Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Canada just uses the official catch-all and very "racist" term...."visible minority"...and it has nothing to do with food. You've been whining about that for a while now. What would you use? Non-white? Coloured people, perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 You've been whining about that for a while now. What would you use? Non-white? Coloured people, perhaps? Logically, it would be "visible majority" in Canada speak. Would "white" people object to being characterized and labeled based on another "race" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead*Mule Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 So, if you believe in racial equality, that makes you an anti-white racist? What do these Trump-icans smoke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead*Mule Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 All that Taxme seems to be able to do is rabbit back the same tired Trump-ican rhetoric and propaganda that I've read on Social Media for months. Of course, lacking the ability to debate, that is what the majority of them do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argus Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Logically, it would be "visible majority" in Canada speak. Would "white" people object to being characterized and labeled based on another "race" ? You're being pedantic again. Visible minority is simply an extension of the term 'minority', and is largely used by 'progressives' in their insistence on implementing policies to benefit them, including job quotas. It's simply an easily recognizable and true description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlight Graham Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 I already told you. CTV news. Uhh so you just want me to take your word for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmy Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 I personally could not care less about what anyone calls me or anyone else for that matter. I was just pointing out the double standard/hypocrisy of the left when it comes to racism. You still have not answered my question and I would really like to see your answer. Would you call someone racist for referring to a group of black people as being "black as pavement"? As I already mentioned, black people are often described as "chocolate" or "coffee" without "the left" freaking out. I'm not sure why you feel that "pavement" or "ape shit" are a more applicable comparison, but it's not. -k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 You're being pedantic again. Visible minority is simply an extension of the term 'minority', and is largely used by 'progressives' in their insistence on implementing policies to benefit them, including job quotas. It's simply an easily recognizable and true description. No, it is simply a racist categorization extended from Canadian employment law, and doesn't even officially apply to First Nations people. The term is now internationally recognized as racist and deferential to a dominant majority "white" standard. Some "minorities" can easily pass without being identified as a "visible minority", with the key racist bias being the word "visible". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 As I already mentioned, black people are often described as "chocolate" or "coffee" without "the left" freaking out. I'm not sure why you feel that "pavement" or "ape shit" are a more applicable comparison, but it's not. -k So as long as it's a food item, it's OK. Got it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxme Posted July 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 Uhh so you just want me to take your word for it? Do you think that I would just make up a story like that? Why would I? What would be the point? If you don't want to believe well what more can I say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC_chick Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 As I already mentioned, black people are often described as "chocolate" or "coffee" without "the left" freaking out. I'm not sure why you feel that "pavement" or "ape shit" are a more applicable comparison, but it's not. -k Connotation. Chocolate and coffee have good connotations and mayo doesn't. White as milk probably would've gone down a lot smoother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybercoma Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 The difference is punching up vs punching down. A lot of people don't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 Ahhhh. So if it's a food item AND you're the underdog, it's OK to be racist. Now I get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 The difference is punching up vs punching down. A lot of people don't get it. People get it. They just don't agree with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC_chick Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 Because honky is just such a powerful word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacee Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 Connotation. Chocolate and coffee have good connotations and mayo doesn't. White as milk probably would've gone down a lot smoother."Chocolate and coffee" are quite inappropriate.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 (edited) Because honky is just such a powerful word. Words don't matter. You can call me what you want. I'm all for freedom of speech. My point was, of course, that if you want to categorize a member of an identifiable group as simply a member of an identifiable group, and not an individual, then it would only be fair to do so to all groups. I do it for none, myself. Edit> I should make it clear that my avatar is simply a good natured dig at lefties. I do not actually make hippies use the backdoor. Edited July 30, 2016 by bcsapper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC_chick Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 "Chocolate and coffee" are quite inappropriate. . This is true, but they are nevertheless less offensive than words with negative connotations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC_chick Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 Words don't matter. You can call me what you want. I'm all for freedom of speech. My point was, of course, that if you want to categorize a member of an identifiable group as simply a member of an identifiable group, and not an individual, then it would only be fair to do so to all groups. I do it for none, myself. You not caring about being called a honky kinda proves the point I was making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 You not caring about being called a honky kinda proves the point I was making. I don't care what you call anyone. Do you think you should apply that sentiment to all members of any group to which you think I belong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybercoma Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 People get it. They just don't agree with it.The only people who don't agree with it are lowlifes who get their rocks off punching down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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