Misc Racist, tasteless or good to go?

MikeMaslowski · 10-26-2009, 04:01 PM

This is a spin off of the language thread. It just happens to be very well timed for my current situation. I am in the Army and my 1SG a.k.a First Sergeant(head senior enlisted boss) is the topic of this next situation. 1SG is black and I am white.

1SG walks into room after all courtesies had been rendered. I am standing around with other soldiers. Admittedly, I'm standing like joe-cool with my hands on my sides staring off into space.

1SG walks up to me.
1SG "You got pistols in your pocket?"
ME- I go to parade rest (military position with hands behind my back)
ME- "No 1SG"
1SG "You look like a teapot."
ME- "I'm sorry 1SG am I not allowed to stand like that?"
1SG "You can stand however you want."
1SG walks away and I stupidly don't take the hint and go back to standing that way and 1SG walks back in.
1SG "Don't stand like that."
ME- "Yes 1SG"
1SG "You know who stands like that?"
ME- "Who 1SG"
1SG "A slave owner stands like that when he's watching his slaves in the field working. Have you ever seen a slave owner."
ME- "No 1SG"
1SG "Well thats how they stand."

I didn't take it too much to heart at that time(happened 2 months ago). But many circumstances that have happened after that have lead me to believe that he has a huge problem with me. My direct supervisor is aware of the situation and I think some stuff is brewing about this with my unit and am not really sure what to be expecting now.

What do you think about the exchange?

Pablo · 10-26-2009, 04:03 PM

Stop standing like a teapot then.

CoMoChief · 10-26-2009, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeMaslowski

This is a spin off of the language thread. It just happens to be very well timed for my current situation. I am in the Army and my 1SG a.k.a First Sergeant(head senior enlisted boss) is the topic of this next situation. 1SG is black and I am white.

1SG walks into room after all courtesies had been rendered. I am standing around with other soldiers. Admittedly, I'm standing like joe-cool with my hands on my sides staring off into space.

1SG walks up to me.
1SG "You got pistols in your pocket?"
ME- I go to parade rest (military position with hands behind my back)
ME- "No 1SG"
1SG "You look like a teapot."
ME- "I'm sorry 1SG am I not allowed to stand like that?"
1SG "You can stand however you want."
1SG walks away and I stupidly don't take the hint and go back to standing that way and 1SG walks back in.
1SG "Don't stand like that."
ME- "Yes 1SG"
1SG "You know who stands like that?"
ME- "Who 1SG"
1SG "A slave owner stands like that when he's watching his slaves in the field working. Have you ever seen a slave owner."
ME- "No 1SG"
1SG "Well thats how they stand."

I didn't take it too much to heart at that time(happened 2 months ago). But many circumstances that have happened after that have lead me to believe that he has a huge problem with me. My direct supervisor is aware of the situation and I think some stuff is brewing about this with my unit and am not really sure what to be expecting now.

What do you think about the exchange?

Ask him if he's ever seen a slave owner? Because slavery ended 200 ****ing years ago.

And then ask him if he sucks dick......then tell him bullshit and that you bet he can suck a golfball through a garden hose.

Then call him Private Snowball.

**Bane** · 10-26-2009, 04:04 PM

Just sounds like one of those fellas who is gonna find a reason to not like someone.

MikeMaslowski · 10-26-2009, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoMoChief

Ask him if he's ever seen a slave owner? Because slavery ended 200 ****ing years ago.

And then ask him if he sucks dick......then tell him bullshit and that you bet he can suck a golfball through a garden hose.

Then call him Private Snowball.

......

**pr_capone** · 10-26-2009, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PostRockPablo

Stop standing like a teapot then.

**MahiMike** · 10-26-2009, 04:33 PM

Slap his ass like Kunta Kinte!

MikeMaslowski · 10-26-2009, 04:36 PM

My big thing is, what if it was an older white guy, telling a young black man to stop standing like a slave. Would this have been a jaw dropping event?

Ebolapox · 10-26-2009, 04:55 PM

I'm too enthralled by your avatar to have an opinion.

patteeu · 10-26-2009, 04:59 PM

I think you should have him flogged for getting all uppity.

Seriously, I don't see any problem with it.

T-post Tom · 10-26-2009, 05:00 PM

so why do you hate black people?

**Rain Man** · 10-26-2009, 05:00 PM

You should've told him that your family owns slaves, and you were taught that it's a stance of power to keep them from revolting.

**Predarat** · 10-26-2009, 07:04 PM

Its tasteless but its in the military so its probably good to go. But if a black guy can say something like that so should anyone. The rules should apply to everyone.

**Donger** · 10-26-2009, 07:55 PM

I would have turned the tables on him: "Yassah, boss man! Me don wan noes troubles! Me big a good boy and does what massah say!"

In retrospect, it was probably a good thing that the military wouldn't hire me. I'd probably be dead now.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 10-26-2009, 07:56 PM

Did you insist your name was Toby?

10-26-2009, 04:01 PM
MikeMaslowski There's always next year. Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10009290	Racist, tasteless or good to go? This is a spin off of the language thread. It just happens to be very well timed for my current situation. I am in the Army and my 1SG a.k.a First Sergeant(head senior enlisted boss) is the topic of this next situation. 1SG is black and I am white. 1SG walks into room after all courtesies had been rendered. I am standing around with other soldiers. Admittedly, I'm standing like joe-cool with my hands on my sides staring off into space. 1SG walks up to me. 1SG "You got pistols in your pocket?" ME- I go to parade rest (military position with hands behind my back) ME- "No 1SG" 1SG "You look like a teapot." ME- "I'm sorry 1SG am I not allowed to stand like that?" 1SG "You can stand however you want." 1SG walks away and I stupidly don't take the hint and go back to standing that way and 1SG walks back in. 1SG "Don't stand like that." ME- "Yes 1SG" 1SG "You know who stands like that?" ME- "Who 1SG" 1SG "A slave owner stands like that when he's watching his slaves in the field working. Have you ever seen a slave owner." ME- "No 1SG" 1SG "Well thats how they stand." I didn't take it too much to heart at that time(happened 2 months ago). But many circumstances that have happened after that have lead me to believe that he has a huge problem with me. My direct supervisor is aware of the situation and I think some stuff is brewing about this with my unit and am not really sure what to be expecting now. What do you think about the exchange?
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10-26-2009, 04:03 PM	#2
Pablo Ultrabanned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northland Casino cash: $-1650644	Stop standing like a teapot then.
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Bane C.H.I.E.F.S Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: **** your face Casino cash: $10005055	Just sounds like one of those fellas who is gonna find a reason to not like someone.
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10-26-2009, 04:33 PM	#7
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10-26-2009, 04:36 PM	#8
MikeMaslowski There's always next year. Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10009290	My big thing is, what if it was an older white guy, telling a young black man to stop standing like a slave. Would this have been a jaw dropping event?
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10-26-2009, 04:55 PM	#9
Ebolapox remember, remember Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: como Casino cash: $-1550097	I'm too enthralled by your avatar to have an opinion.
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10-26-2009, 04:59 PM	#10
patteeu The 23rd Pillar Join Date: Sep 2002 Casino cash: $10019237	I think you should have him flogged for getting all uppity. Seriously, I don't see any problem with it. __________________ “Boy, you all want power. God, I hope you never get it.” - Lindsay Graham
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10-26-2009, 05:00 PM	#11
T-post Tom Busy in a Kohl's restroom Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milk/Honey/Gazland Casino cash: $1927293	so why do you hate black people? __________________ You seem nice!
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10-26-2009, 05:00 PM	#12
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-442449 VARSITY	You should've told him that your family owns slaves, and you were taught that it's a stance of power to keep them from revolting. __________________ Active fan of the greatest team in NFL history.
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10-26-2009, 07:04 PM	#13
Predarat Run Chiefs fans, run!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nashville, TN Casino cash: $9963863	Its tasteless but its in the military so its probably good to go. But if a black guy can say something like that so should anyone. The rules should apply to everyone.
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10-26-2009, 07:55 PM	#14
Donger "Think BOOM!" Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: 33.675° N 106.475° W Casino cash: $6959900 VARSITY	I would have turned the tables on him: "Yassah, boss man! Me don wan noes troubles! Me big a good boy and does what massah say!" In retrospect, it was probably a good thing that the military wouldn't hire me. I'd probably be dead now. __________________ I think the young people enjoy it when I "get down," verbally, don't you?
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