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Points: 3047 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 31 2005 at 22:39
Originally posted by Scrambled_Eggs Scrambled_Eggs wrote:

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yeah- wish there was a damn way to fix everything..to the right way...but then again.....what's the right way???

I believe that would be the right way.

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Indeed- very funny! hahahahaha
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Originally posted by NetsNJFan NetsNJFan wrote:

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Originally posted by Borealis Borealis wrote:

It always surprise me about how Americans are racists about black people when they are such a high percentage of their population. And also why there's such less racism in Canada, and even less in Québec?... another no answer question about Canada v.s America...


Because if you look at the statistics- its amazing the percentage of Blacks that break the law in some way (or are in jail) is Ten-fold of other races- I think that has a lot to do with it.




Its pretty bad.  I think its partly an effect of poverty and anger, but there is still no justification.


Oooh boy! Tony's going to love this one!
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Who's Tony? Is he black?

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Originally posted by marktheshark marktheshark wrote:

Originally posted by NetsNJFan NetsNJFan wrote:

Originally posted by Drew Drew wrote:


Originally posted by Borealis Borealis wrote:

It always surprise me about how Americans are racists about black people when they are such a high percentage of their population. And also why there's such less racism in Canada, and even less in Québec?... another no answer question about Canada v.s America...


Because if you look at the statistics- its amazing the percentage of Blacks that break the law in some way (or are in jail) is Ten-fold of other races- I think that has a lot to do with it.




Its pretty bad.  I think its partly an effect of poverty and anger, but there is still no justification.


Oooh boy! Tony's going to love this one!

No.I agree,with most of it (although "its amazing the percentage of Blacks that break the law in some way (or are in jail) is Ten-fold of other races" appears to be logically innacurate as I have seen similar figures for hispanics)

I'm not unreasonable.I have a problem with the mindset that says black person = threat.

Of course it is poverty and neglect that makes black people into criminals.
Look at the history of the USA (an example not an attack). At one time Irish,Italians,Jews have all been the main focus of criminal activity.All at the time when they were bottom of the pile.Now it is blacks and hispanics.Only when there is true social equality will this problem suffice.Poor people steal goods,rich people dont pay taxes.Same as it ever was.
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You know,I saw the news,and  one of them were actually looting.
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Originally posted by Ricochet Ricochet wrote:

You know,I saw the news,and  one of them were actually looting.

One of them? There is mass looting going on, with even guns being stolen. People have been shot and injured already. But no one is going to be killed for looting bread ( I hope)

Even people carting away whole shelves of Cola are being aloud to do so!
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The person in the paper was looting...
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Originally posted by Ricochet Ricochet wrote:

The person in the paper was looting...

What paper? The Pictures shown here? Tell us what you know!

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Originally posted by Snow Dog Snow Dog wrote:

Originally posted by Ricochet Ricochet wrote:

The person in the paper was looting...

What paper? The Pictures shown here? Tell us what you know!



Yes,Mr.Pup,the pictures shown here...
 
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Points: 32995 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 01 2005 at 06:56
Originally posted by Ricochet Ricochet wrote:

Originally posted by Snow Dog Snow Dog wrote:

Originally posted by Ricochet Ricochet wrote:

The person in the paper was looting...

What paper? The Pictures shown here? Tell us what you know!



Yes,Mr.Pup,the pictures shown here...
 

Can you tell us what you found out or what you know? PM me if you like!
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I have seen footage on news of people,including black people,looting...What's  that hard to understand...So this topic has no point,since the article was not racist,but  to the point:New Orleans under water,people looting and shooting and etc...
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Points: 32995 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 01 2005 at 07:31
^ Sorry, I thought you had something relevant to say about these picture on this thread, my mistake!
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Points: 14693 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 01 2005 at 07:46
Originally posted by James Lee James Lee wrote:

Peter: I wonder how many people have actually grown as people from
coming here? I know I've learned a little tolerance and understanding
along the way. I can see the value of 'minimum requirements', but who
knows...today's snotty moron could end up becoming tomorrow's
reasonable person with enough good examples.


It worked with Reed Lover

Incidentally, despite my cheap gag in what is a very valuable, and generally well mannered (given the emotive subject matter) debate, I feel there are some very good points being raised here regarding racism as a whole and it's perception within the PA forum community, so keep the opinions coming, and let's keep it civil, guys.

There are, however, a couple of posts which need deleting forthwith: page 1, you know the ones I mean

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Points: 3047 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 01 2005 at 09:57
Originally posted by Tony R Tony R wrote:

Originally posted by marktheshark marktheshark wrote:

Originally posted by NetsNJFan NetsNJFan wrote:

Originally posted by Drew Drew wrote:


Originally posted by Borealis Borealis wrote:

It always surprise me about how Americans are racists about black people when they are such a high percentage of their population. And also why there's such less racism in Canada, and even less in Québec?... another no answer question about Canada v.s America...


Because if you look at the statistics- its amazing the percentage of Blacks that break the law in some way (or are in jail) is Ten-fold of other races- I think that has a lot to do with it.




Its pretty bad.  I think its partly an effect of poverty and anger, but there is still no justification.


Oooh boy! Tony's going to love this one!

No.I agree,with most of it (although "its amazing the percentage of Blacks that break the law in some way (or are in jail) is Ten-fold of other races" appears to be logically innacurate as I have seen similar figures for hispanics)

I'm not unreasonable.I have a problem with the mindset that says black person = threat.

Of course it is poverty and neglect that makes black people into criminals.
Look at the history of the USA (an example not an attack). At one time Irish,Italians,Jews have all been the main focus of criminal activity.All at the time when they were bottom of the pile.Now it is blacks and hispanics.Only when there is true social equality will this problem suffice.Poor people steal goods,rich people dont pay taxes.Same as it ever was.

Jews were never the focus of criminal activity, they left the slums very quickly
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Originally posted by Peter Peter wrote:

Between the racism displayed here, and the misogynism to be found on the last few pages of the Mariah thread ("The Doctor" is a notable offender), this place just seems to get worse and worse.

Me? Misogynistic? Surely you jest.
I can understand your anger at me, but what did the horse I rode in on ever do to you?
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Originally posted by NetsNJFan NetsNJFan wrote:

Originally posted by Tony R Tony R wrote:

Originally posted by marktheshark marktheshark wrote:

Originally posted by NetsNJFan NetsNJFan wrote:

Originally posted by Drew Drew wrote:


Originally posted by Borealis Borealis wrote:

It always surprise me about how Americans are racists about black people when they are such a high percentage of their population. And also why there's such less racism in Canada, and even less in Québec?... another no answer question about Canada v.s America...


Because if you look at the statistics- its amazing the percentage of Blacks that break the law in some way (or are in jail) is Ten-fold of other races- I think that has a lot to do with it.




Its pretty bad.  I think its partly an effect of poverty and anger, but there is still no justification.


Oooh boy! Tony's going to love this one!

No.I agree,with most of it (although "its amazing the percentage of Blacks that break the law in some way (or are in jail) is Ten-fold of other races" appears to be logically innacurate as I have seen similar figures for hispanics)

I'm not unreasonable.I have a problem with the mindset that says black person = threat.

Of course it is poverty and neglect that makes black people into criminals.
Look at the history of the USA (an example not an attack). At one time Irish,Italians,Jews have all been the main focus of criminal activity.All at the time when they were bottom of the pile.Now it is blacks and hispanics.Only when there is true social equality will this problem suffice.Poor people steal goods,rich people dont pay taxes.Same as it ever was.

Jews were never the focus of criminal activity, they left the slums very quickly

Nets confuses opinion with fact,yet again....
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Originally posted by NetsNJFan NetsNJFan wrote:

Originally posted by Tony R Tony R wrote:

Originally posted by marktheshark marktheshark wrote:

Originally posted by NetsNJFan NetsNJFan wrote:

Originally posted by Drew Drew wrote:


Originally posted by Borealis Borealis wrote:

It always surprise me about how Americans are racists about black people when they are such a high percentage of their population. And also why there's such less racism in Canada, and even less in Québec?... another no answer question about Canada v.s America...


Because if you look at the statistics- its amazing the percentage of Blacks that break the law in some way (or are in jail) is Ten-fold of other races- I think that has a lot to do with it.




Its pretty bad.  I think its partly an effect of poverty and anger, but there is still no justification.


Oooh boy! Tony's going to love this one!

No.I agree,with most of it (although "its amazing the percentage of Blacks that break the law in some way (or are in jail) is Ten-fold of other races" appears to be logically innacurate as I have seen similar figures for hispanics)

I'm not unreasonable.I have a problem with the mindset that says black person = threat.

Of course it is poverty and neglect that makes black people into criminals.
Look at the history of the USA (an example not an attack). At one time Irish,Italians,Jews have all been the main focus of criminal activity.All at the time when they were bottom of the pile.Now it is blacks and hispanics.Only when there is true social equality will this problem suffice.Poor people steal goods,rich people dont pay taxes.Same as it ever was.

Jews were never the focus of criminal activity, they left the slums very quickly

So Meyer Lansky was a legitimate businessman who was unfairly portrayed as a gangster?
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I just wonder where the a-holes who are taking the TV's are going to watch them? Will they rub two wet sticks together and operate them using thermal energy?  Or maybe like Zappa's kerosene - powered record player, they have taken conversion kits as well.

Seriously, as uncivil and indecent as it is, looting is not the worst part of the situation in the SE.
The spike in petroleum prices is!!! The SUV set may have to re-evaluate their purchase decision.

No folks....what we have on our hands is something we, as Americans, have never encountered before...a catastrophic NATURAL disaster, creating a massive refugee crisis on our home soil with all of the exquisite little inconveniences that go with such an event.....cholera, diptheria, a man killing his sister over a bag of ice  http://www.local6.com/news/4923019/detail.html ,
yes...looting, dialysis and chemotherapy patients unable to have their treatments, no fresh water,
several million people who have lost EVERYTHING, etc., etc., etc.

I had hoped the world community would taken a collective breath, cleaned its eyeglasses,sat up straight in its chair and looked at things a little differently after September 11, 2001....Nope...hasn't happened yet....I hope there's still time.
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Originally posted by DEzerov DEzerov wrote:

I just wonder where the a-holes who are taking the TV's are going to watch them? Will they rub two wet sticks together and operate them using thermal energy?  Or maybe like Zappa's kerosene - powered record player, they have taken conversion kits as well.

Seriously, as uncivil and indecent as it is, looting is not the worst part of the situation in the SE.
The spike in petroleum prices is!!! The SUV set may have to re-evaluate their purchase decision.

No folks....what we have on our hands is something we, as Americans, have never encountered before...a catastrophic NATURAL disaster, creating a massive refugee crisis on our home soil with all of the exquisite little inconveniences that go with such an event.....cholera, diptheria, a man killing his sister over a bag of ice  http://www.local6.com/news/4923019/detail.html ,
yes...looting, dialysis and chemotherapy patients unable to have their treatments, no fresh water,
several million people who have lost EVERYTHING, etc., etc., etc.

I had hoped the world community would taken a collective breath, cleaned its eyeglasses,sat up straight in its chair and looked at things a little differently after September 11, 2001....Nope...hasn't happened yet....I hope there's still time.
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