You know, I had an arrogant arrogant kid come at me the other day blatantly acting like he didn't see me and attempting to run into me while I was on my way to work. He laughed disrespectfully as I quickly dodged him. I will never remember his face, but I do remember the color of his skin.

• My father has had is car stereo robbed by African Americans.
• I have been repeatedly made fun of for being white on my own street by African Americans.
• I have been robbed out of my own house ($4,000 worth of Xbox's, 50 Xbox games, and accessories), and this one's the biggie.
  • We let two young African Americans (13-15) come into our house and stand in the hall-way because it was cold outside. We were being nice to these kids, and what do they do!!! THEY STEAL MY SHIT!?
• My friend Grace has had her cellphone stolen out of her car by African Americans.
• Now I'm being disrespected at my work place by African Americans.

Now, I'm not racist my any means, but sometimes these people make it so damn difficult. I would like to quote Chris Rock in his famous skit "Black People vs. Niggers:

Everything white people don't like about black people, black people don't like about black people. It's like our own personal civil war. On one side, there's black people. On the other, you've got niggers. The niggers have got to go. I love black people but I hate niggers. I am tired of niggers. Tired, tired, tired. You can't have anything valuable in your house. Niggers will break in and take it all. You can't do anything without some ignorant-ass niggers f**king it up.

These bastards give the African American a bad name. I personally know that with all the experience I have with African Americans. I will think twice before hiring one at my job. It's not that I'm racist. The bull-shit that I have had to deal with over the course of my entire life has just impacted me in such a way that I'm sick of it and do not want to deal with it any longer. I think twice because I don't want to take the risk of having some bastard come to work that I have to avoid everyday. I don't do anything to them... why the f**k do they bother me!?

Sometimes I will literally walk to another side of the street just to avoid these people when walking home from the local quick-marte, and they still manage to disrespect me by calling me racial slurs. What the hell did I ever do to these people!?! Damn it! They aren't slaves anymore, and they haven't been slaves for over 100 years!!!

Alright now, not all black people are bad, and I realize this. I have two good black friends, and we have nothing but mutual respect for one another. I also realize that there are plenty of bad white people. Maybe it's a personal problem, maybe over the course of my life I have just been treated way shittier by black people than by white people.

My parents aren't racist. My father was always part of an inner city group that helped support the less fortunate (more than 50% of these people were black), and my mother's best friend is a black woman named "Roslen".

It's not that I don't know the "lifestyle". I have been living in downtown Schenectady for years now. I know what it's "like". So, don't give me that you-don't-know bull shit. I know. I just want to escape the disrespect I receive on a weekly basis.

This was not meant to be offensive.

The only point I'm trying to make is, "Due to my past experience, it's gotten hard for me to not let those experiences effect my judgment of others."

I have edited out the bottom of the post because so many people are taking it out of context.

... they're both Filipino.

But okay.

p.s. don't hate.

I was feeling a mix of sympathy and cynicism on your part until the very last paragaph. That last paragraph was uncalled for and irrational; the only Jerome I know is Filipino and Common is, as Chris Rock would describe him, a "Black Person" and not a "Nigga". (Ugh, I DETEST that second quoted word. )

Ergh, I will edit this later.

Correction. I'm Filipino/Viet/Spanish. :D

you whine too much. you disrespect us when you come to chat and you wonder why you got banned? you didn't get ban for no reason. grow up you baby.

LOL they're not black.

You get worked up way too easily. Chill, yeah?

^(this was to Anna, but you guys are WAY fast. hahaha) I think that is why he said "I find it hard to believe these kids aren't African American".

Anyways, I suppose you sort of have a point. There are people who make their race look bad.
But it isn't JUST African Americans that do so.

Just because I like chicken doesn't mean I'm black.



ASSCLOWN!

Yeah... what he said.

ASSCLOWN!!!

I've seen this happen with Jason's topics, so, just in case

No bashing is tolerated here. No name-calling and be-littling, everyone is completely free and welcome to state their opinion of the subject at hand. Retaliation, btw, can also be bashing.

^OH. My bad. I misread it. But still, that was completely uncalled for..

Every race will have bad representation from certain people. Deal.

you say you aren't racist but i find it hard to believe.

you are what i believe, a closeted prejudice. you aren't racist to the point where you think another race is completely inferior but you are racist to the point where you take your experience of a few handful of a race and apply it to everyone.

you would think twice of hiring "a bastard" because of what a few punks did to you and your family. you would cross to street to avoid walking on the same sidewalk as "those bastards".

if you aren't racist, at most you are completely prejudice.

listen, getting some material stuff stolen isn't a new thing. i'm sorry that you got so many things get stolen (stuff obviously worth value) but people get stuff stolen all the time from many different races.

getting bumped/run over by somone isn't that bad. i live in new york city. i get run over my fashionistas with 7 inch heels and old ladies.

get over it. and stop complaining about something many people have to deal with. think twice before having a prejudical rant and constantly asserting that you aren't racist.

It has nothing to do with race for me. It's attitude towards your peers. Blatant disrespect just because you think you're funny isn't only annoying it devalues how people think of you. Don't be a smartass that everyone forgets about after you've had your fun. It's not worth it.

Whoa, I would have no problem if these cats disrespected me after I was bashing them or something to that effect. I'm not banned from CB chat... ;]

Don't cry... baby :]



If he's Filipino I don't think Chris rock would describe him as "black".



You really don't know me at all, but that's ok because this is your chance to get to know me a little bit better.

I know many people deal with this situation, and this is not a complaint. It is just a statement that members can say whatever they want to.

• First paragraph: fact
• List of things that happened: fact
• Quote from Chris Rock: He really said that, and he's black
• They give African Americans a bad name: fact
• How I feel about disrespect: fact
• My parents aren't racist: fact
• I don't know if those kids are black but it certainly seems like it: fact

Ha ha, I will admit though.. it is a Hasty Generalization, but at the same time though, you're taking my writing out of the context for which it was meant. Alright, I guess I can understand why you would. I mean, it probably does look like a complaint.

Hey Josh, it's lyRIKs. Wanna battle? :D

//edit

Speaks for itself.

Mods please leave this open, this is hilarious to the umph degree//
Why spend an arm and a leg when you can watch this for free//

And I dont like it unless its brand new.


Wait til Suzzette sees this.

Have you considered the possibility that they just give PEOPLE a bad name, rather than African-Americans?

Honestly. If you have to SAY 'But I'm not racist to justify or defend a statement, it probably isn't true.



And Josh, refrain from calling out specific members by creating threads in the future, please, and EVERYONE stay on topic.

Sure, whenever I jump on cB chat and you're there I will battle you. Believe me, we'll meat again.. :D



I have considered that possibility, but think of this analogy:

John goes to the store, and purchases a box of green painted pencils and a box of blue painted pencils of the same brand. You open the the box of green pencils and only one of the ten pencils you use is defective. You open the box of blue pencils and six of the ten pencils are defective.

Lucy goes to the store and purchases a box of green painted pencils and a box of blue painted pencils of the same brand. She open the the box of green pencils and two of the ten pencils you use are defective. She open the box of blue pencils and one of the ten pencils is defective.

Now, John will always recommend the green pencils of that brand while Suzy may or may not have a preference and treat them all the same. John knows that the pencils are made the same on the inside, but will continue to purchase green because his experience with blue pencils has taught him that green pencils are better and are less defective.

In the same way, there is a visual difference between white and black people. If one person tends to have bad experiences with black people. They will inevitably become less and less attracted to them.

I know it's a hasty generalization, but so is "
Honestly. If you have to SAY 'But I'm not racist to justify or defend a statement, it probably isn't true."

To your last comment... well, you caught me, but that was the whole point of this thread... xD

Sounds good :)

Also to Ms. Semi-Automatic.
Respect is overrated. Respect and reputation holds little value to me especially on an online forum. Clear? Thanks babe :D

Stick to the topic, both of you.

This post has been edited by mona lisa: Feb 21 2007, 03:43 PM

It reflects you as a person, hon. It's called self-respect and honor and yes it applies to something as mundane as a little online forum. I don't have to deal with you in real life and neither do most of the people. If you can live with stirring up meaningless shit then you have my pity.

lol you have no idea. I have little self-respect for my trouble making a** as well. Honor? Don't know the meaning of that word either. It comes with the life I grew up with. Me as a person? I could just as easily act like someone else like a lot of other people do online but that's not the case with me. I guess you could say that I feel uneasy when there isn't any kind of trouble stirring up.

Since we have to stay on topic -- I have black friends too. That still doesn't help the fact that if you're a racist... you're a racist.

I can't wait either... well, I'm off to college peace out!



ok... so you're telling me what I am?

Oh no sir, you got it all wrong. I just don't see the point of having to say you're not racist and saying that you have friends of the race that you're complaining about, gives that little hint of insecurity on trying to keep the closet door closed.

I have black friends, but there are plenty of black people(other races too) that are ashamed of their race, racist against their own heritage. It's true.

Anyone could easily complain about mexicans but claim to not be racist against them and use "I have mexican friends." as a defense. Them being your friends doesn't mean a damn thing, what are those friends like? Is the question that should be brought up.

What are they like? They aren't bastards that disrespect me consistently. They are regular friends that like to hang out, play some games, watch movies, make jokes, laugh, talk, and have fun. Just plain-old cool people.

Oh and about this.. "I just don't see the point of having to say you're not racist and saying that you have friends of the race that you're complaining about, gives that little hint of insecurity on trying to keep the closet door closed."

You have me all wrong, I'm not racist. I'm not insecure about not being racist. This is just a touchy topic for most people, and if I just prance out saying all these things without some sort of buffer people may take my thoughts entirely out of context. The same way I took this:

Exhibit A:


As if you were telling me what I am, but it really meant:

Exhibit B:


...Although, I don't know how I was supposed to get B out of A... hell who cares, at least it's cleared up. P.S. I like your signature... ;]