"What is your ethnic background?" - Page 8

Raiderhater · 03-20-2007, 03:36 PM

Anybody else hate this fucking question? I just fielded a phone survey (for GreatClips of all places) and when we got to the second to last question I think I completely mystified the poor gal (who was a minority as evidenced by her speech) when I kept answering "American". "But what ethnicity: caucasion, African American, Asian American, Native American, other?" "American." "African American?" "No, just American." "But what is your ethnic background?" "Just American." "Uh, ookay (checks the 'other' box undoubtedly)."

There is nothing wrong with recognizing and even being proud of one's heritage, but why must we continually segregate ourselves from ourselves? Why is skin color so damned important? I thought we were all equall regardless of ethnicity? So why does everyone want to make such a big deal about it? If you live in America and are a citizen of our lovely country, you are an American first and foremost. I refuse to participate in this nonsensical division, I answer American.

Micjones · 03-21-2007, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Donger

Would it be more courageous to lob such ignorance in front of a PC?

Apparently Phobia's not holding a monopoly on corny.

Micjones · 03-21-2007, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

Hey Micjones,

I like just about everybody, dude. I don't make judgements of people over something as trivial as their skin color (excepting asian drivers).

I'm just pushing buttons with you on this thread. I've seen some very enlightening comments from you and have actually responded to them privately.

The disclaimer.

"I'm really not a bigot. I just get off on being racially insensitive here and there."

Honestly, it's of no consequence to me.
I was merely trying to shed light on the overall discussion.

03-21-2007, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

The disclaimer.

"I'm really not a bigot. I just get off on being racially insensitive here and there."

Honestly, it's of no consequence to me.
I was merely trying to shed light on the overall discussion.

I'm probably as bigoted as the next guy, though I think I've improved significantly in the past decade or thereabouts.

I like jerking people's chains. I had fun jerking yours. You had some very strong opinions. Thanks for sharing them. Welcome to the Planet.

Micjones · 03-21-2007, 09:50 AM

You're not jerking my chain whatsoever pal.

Whenever I'm faced with such ignorance it's never surprising...It's just Wednesday.

I appreciate the warm welcome all the same though.

vailpass · 03-21-2007, 09:52 AM

I'm a straight up ******, ya'll betta' recognize.
Now can I get government paid college tuition and preferential treatment in the job market based on the very characteristic by which I claim I wish not to be judged?

03-21-2007, 09:53 AM

Dude, if you were a fish you'd be hanging on my wall right now.

I don't actually feel the way I've posted on this thread. That was just me being silly. It's what I do.

**Donger** · 03-21-2007, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

Apparently Phobia's not holding a monopoly on corny.

I find it amusing that you apparently have a penchant for outing ignorance while the person you are accusing of being ignorant is just being silly. You would know that if you weren't ignorant to Phobia's MO.

Anyway, do you like monkeys? Would you like to buy a monkey?

**Donger** · 03-21-2007, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

You're not jerking my chain whatsoever pal.

Whenever I'm faced with such ignorance it's never surprising...It's just Wednesday.

I appreciate the warm welcome all the same though.

You're under 25, yes?

Micjones · 03-21-2007, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

I'm a straight up ******, ya'll betta' recognize.
Now can I get government paid college tuition and preferential treatment in the job market based on the very characteristic by which I claim I wish not to be judged?

AA blasts now?
That's the best you can do?

I'd pull the skirt up on that one too, but what's the point?

Micjones · 03-21-2007, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

Dude, if you were a fish you'd be hanging on my wall right now.

If you say so.

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I don't actually feel the way I've posted on this thread. That was just me being silly. It's what I do.

And again, Phobia...
It makes no difference to me.

I quite honestly have trouble reconciling your commentary as just humor, but ultimately I won't lose sleep over it anyway.

Micjones · 03-21-2007, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Donger

I find it amusing that you apparently have a penchant for outing ignorance while the person you are accusing of being ignorant is just being silly. You would know that if you weren't ignorant to Phobia's MO.

It's painfully obvious that I don't know Phobia personally.
Thing is, I don't find racial insensitivity funny.

Giving a new poster a hard time does not have to include such bigoted commentary...I'm sorry, but if you're prepared to come to the defense of such behavior...Have at it.

Micjones · 03-21-2007, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Donger

You're under 25, yes?

No.

vailpass · 03-21-2007, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

AA blasts now?
That's the best you can do?

I'd pull the skirt up on that one too, but what's the point?

Who are you? You seem a bit out of place. Here, let me introduce you to some people you might be less hostile and bitter towards: Denise, Adept, Jaz, et al I'd like you to meet Al Sharpton.

03-21-2007, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

I quite honestly have trouble reconciling your commentary as just humor, but ultimately I won't lose sleep over it anyway.

Now you're just trying to jerk my chain. Dude, you can't trick the master.

Micjones · 03-21-2007, 10:10 AM

You're right... I am out of place.
I'm used to having conversations with much more intelligent people.

03-20-2007, 03:36 PM
Raiderhater Tried it on and it fit Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: A Webb of chaos Casino cash: $-1557979	"What is your ethnic background?" Anybody else hate this fucking question? I just fielded a phone survey (for GreatClips of all places) and when we got to the second to last question I think I completely mystified the poor gal (who was a minority as evidenced by her speech) when I kept answering "American". "But what ethnicity: caucasion, African American, Asian American, Native American, other?" "American." "African American?" "No, just American." "But what is your ethnic background?" "Just American." "Uh, ookay (checks the 'other' box undoubtedly)." There is nothing wrong with recognizing and even being proud of one's heritage, but why must we continually segregate ourselves from ourselves? Why is skin color so damned important? I thought we were all equall regardless of ethnicity? So why does everyone want to make such a big deal about it? If you live in America and are a citizen of our lovely country, you are an American first and foremost. I refuse to participate in this nonsensical division, I answer American.
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03-21-2007, 09:50 AM	#109
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03-21-2007, 09:52 AM	#110
vailpass Psycho Bag Of Squanch Join Date: Sep 2001 Casino cash: $9594244	I'm a straight up ******, ya'll betta' recognize. Now can I get government paid college tuition and preferential treatment in the job market based on the very characteristic by which I claim I wish not to be judged? __________________ “Education is a weapon whose effect depends on who holds it in his hands and at whom it is aimed.” Joseph Stalin
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03-21-2007, 09:53 AM	#111
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	Dude, if you were a fish you'd be hanging on my wall right now. I don't actually feel the way I've posted on this thread. That was just me being silly. It's what I do.
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03-21-2007, 10:10 AM	#120
Micjones Whose house? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: KCMO Casino cash: $10005180	You're right... I am out of place. I'm used to having conversations with much more intelligent people.
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