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Posted on 6/30/14 at 6:40 pm to StrawsDrawnAtRandom
Jesus this thread. 
And the reason why you don't hear "white pride" is because white people are now going by their nationalities. You hear Irish pride, or Italian pride, or German pride. Since many blacks don't know what African country they are originally from, they just group it together as Black pride. Also MANY Latinos and Asians are proud of their roots as well.
And what's wrong with being proud of your roots?
And the reason why you don't hear "white pride" is because white people are now going by their nationalities. You hear Irish pride, or Italian pride, or German pride. Since many blacks don't know what African country they are originally from, they just group it together as Black pride. Also MANY Latinos and Asians are proud of their roots as well.
And what's wrong with being proud of your roots?
Posted on 6/30/14 at 6:42 pm to Carolina Tide
It's racist.
Why do you hate black people so much?
Why do you hate black people so much?
Posted on 6/30/14 at 6:43 pm to Carolina Tide
That's how I was raised, very little thought was ever given to being "white" or being proud of it. Plenty of ancestral/ethnic pride though.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 6:43 pm to Vols&Shaft83
Because I'm a republican. It's what we do.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 6:45 pm to Carolina Tide
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And the reason why you don't hear "white pride" is because white people are now going by their nationalities. You hear Irish pride, or Italian pride, or German pride. Since many blacks don't know what African country they are originally from, they just group it together as Black pride. Also MANY Latinos and Asians are proud of their roots as well.
At comparable levels to blacks? Nationality/Ethnicity =/= Race. I don't think anyone focuses on race as much as blacks and I've given several reasons why I feel that way, I can give more.
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And what's wrong with being proud of your roots?
No one should be proud of anything that they themselves did not earn. You didn't choose to be white or Irish, you were born with it.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 6:46 pm to StrawsDrawnAtRandom
lots of serious people here!
Posted on 6/30/14 at 6:49 pm to StrawsDrawnAtRandom
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At comparable levels to blacks? Nationality/Ethnicity =/= Race. I don't think anyone focuses on race as much as blacks and I've given several reasons why I feel that way, I can give more.
Well in my 11 almost 12 months of post here, I've never seen a black person post a race thread on here or the OT lounge,
Also please don't tell me you're serious about the roots thing. I mean REALLY???
Posted on 6/30/14 at 6:49 pm to rootisback
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lots of serious people here!
This is a topic we need to get rid of, eradicate and start to issue in a different style of thinking. The acknowledgment of race is detrimental to our future and only serves as a divider.
We are the Human Race, nothing more.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 6:51 pm to Charlestondawg
I'm white and I hate all people regardless of race.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 6:52 pm to Carolina Tide
quote:You must not frequent the OT lounge very often then. I've seen several.
Well in my 11 almost 12 months of post here, I've never seen a black person post a race thread on here or the OT lounge,
Posted on 6/30/14 at 6:52 pm to Carolina Tide
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Well in my 11 almost 12 months of post here, I've never seen a black person post a race thread on here or the OT lounge
This is a disproportionately white board, admittedly.
I think race is being talked about more now because of movements from feminist/minority groups like "Check Your Privilege". This is an acrid attempt to marginalize a group of people strictly due to race and gender and should be taken with at least a bit of seriousness.
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Also please don't tell me you're serious about the roots thing. I mean REALLY???
Of course I'm serious about this.
Why on Earth should you be proud about something simply because you were born with it? I can be proud of America and its accomplishments, but I shouldn't be proud to be an American solely because that's where I happened to be born.
If it's unearned, it's not worthy of being proud of.
Unless you can give an objective reason why people should be proud of their ethnicity.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 6:54 pm to Charlestondawg
People should NOT be ashamed to be white and I for one am VERY proud. We brought classical music and science; planes and cars; medicine and education to the world. NOTHING to not be PROUD of.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 6:56 pm to StrawsDrawnAtRandom
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At comparable levels to blacks? Nationality/Ethnicity =/= Race. I don't think anyone focuses on race as much as blacks and I've given several reasons why I feel that way, I can give more.
My mother had a friend she worked with who marched with Dr. King as a little girl. Why should she not be proud of the fact that she was a part of the generation of African Americans who helped change the US? There are many blacks still alive who remember being second class citizens, and they have every right to be proud of what they accomplished.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 6:57 pm to StrawsDrawnAtRandom
quote:Question, are you not proud to be a UF fan and their championships? I know UGA hasn't won much lately but I'm still proud of their championships despite not playing for them.
If it's unearned, it's not worthy of being proud of.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 6:59 pm to UMTigerRebel
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My mother had a friend she worked with who marched with Dr. King as a little girl. Why should she not be proud of the fact that she was a part of the generation of African Americans who helped change the US? There are many blacks still alive who remember being second class citizens, and they have every right to be proud of what they accomplished.
She was directly involved in the march.
That's something to be proud about. We're talking about things that are unearned in their entirety.
Unless you or any other person on this board pulled a Fry and was directly involved with their parents' intercourse.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 6:59 pm to Carolina Tide
"Also please don't tell me you're serious about the roots thing. I mean REALLY???'"
Now that is nothing but funny! My life or name has nothing to do with a miniseries from way back when!!! LOL!
Apparently no scientific(botany) background...much less a sense of humor!
Roots were around long before Kunte whateva!
Now that is nothing but funny! My life or name has nothing to do with a miniseries from way back when!!! LOL!
Apparently no scientific(botany) background...much less a sense of humor!
Roots were around long before Kunte whateva!
Posted on 6/30/14 at 7:00 pm to mikeymike
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People should NOT be ashamed to be white and I for one am VERY proud. We brought classical music and science; planes and cars; medicine and education to the world. NOTHING to not be PROUD of.
Might want to thank Egyptians and Chinese for some of that.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 7:04 pm to CatFan81
don't confuse us with facts!
Posted on 6/30/14 at 7:06 pm to Porter Osborne Jr
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Question, are you not proud to be a UF fan and their championships? I know UGA hasn't won much lately but I'm still proud of their championships despite not playing for them.
I think any fan who directly supports their team with purchasing tickets or donating to the cause has the right to claim some pride about it.
Keep in mind that there are different definitions of 'pride' as well.
Being "Proud" can mean "content" or "happy" about something.
We're talking about personal pride.
"A sense of one's own worth, and abhorrence of what is beneath or unworthy of one; lofty self-respect; noble self-esteem; elevation of character; dignified bearing; proud delight; -- in a good sense."
Your black, white, Hispanic or Asian historical roots should not make you feel as though you are worth more or even make you feel a sense of accomplishment.
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