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dbd33 Apr 23rd 2007 5:17 am

Re: A few thoughts
 

Originally Posted by skiboy10 (Post 4685812)
OK then 1. Who decided it was an insult?
2. What is an acceptable abbreviation?

I'm not being a pain - I genuinely want to know!

:confused: :unsure:

I suppose the succint answer would be:

"**** off, you snaggle toothed limey skinhead."

but that just invites you to reply that you personally don't have bad teeth or short hair.

The Smiths Apr 23rd 2007 5:26 am

Re: A few thoughts
 

Originally Posted by bear-diesel (Post 4685751)
Sorry to dissapoint you souv but apart from my broad northern accent( don't know if I can say that as it may be misconstrued as racism) I speak, listen undertand and sometimes write perfect English!!!

for the Smiths can't find a dictionary where ignorance=racism, but Observation which is what I posted=perception. the faculty of taking notice.

I think you are getting this mixed up with persecution=an irrational fear that others are scheming against one. I wasn't scheming against one therefore why persecute one for their observations
jo

Are you sure that English is your first language?

burton bunch Apr 23rd 2007 5:31 am

Re: A few thoughts
 

Originally Posted by The Smiths (Post 4685847)
Are you sure that English is your first language?

Really sorry but that is plain RUDE :curse:

and BTW

This post wasnt for us to enter into a discussion about racism - thin we need to appreciate the OP comments as to why he posted.

Souvenir Apr 23rd 2007 5:44 am

Re: A few thoughts
 

Originally Posted by burton bunch (Post 4685862)
Really sorry but that is plain RUDE :curse:

and BTW

This post wasnt for us to enter into a discussion about racism - thin we need to appreciate the OP comments as to why he posted.

It was not plain rude. Taken in context, it was a valid question.

printer Apr 23rd 2007 5:53 am

Re: A few thoughts
 

Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 4685778)
lol! I bet they passed them on to the Poles.

And there you have it in a nutshell. These foreigners are getting free shoes after all. :rofl: :rofl:

The Smiths Apr 23rd 2007 5:55 am

Re: A few thoughts
 

Originally Posted by burton bunch (Post 4685862)
Really sorry but that is plain RUDE :curse:

and BTW

This post wasnt for us to enter into a discussion about racism - thin we need to appreciate the OP comments as to why he posted.

Are you Bear diesel's mum or something?

Souvenir Apr 23rd 2007 6:02 am

Re: A few thoughts
 

Originally Posted by skiboy10 (Post 4685812)
OK then 1. Who decided it was an insult?
2. What is an acceptable abbreviation?

I'm not being a pain - I genuinely want to know!

:confused: :unsure:

The thing with "Paki" is that it isn't specific to a country. Most (white) people couldn't tell the difference between a Pakistani, an Indian, a Bangladeshi and a Sri Lankan. It seems to be used as a derogatory catch-all for anyone not white, not black and not from the Far East.

burton bunch Apr 23rd 2007 6:02 am

Re: A few thoughts
 

Originally Posted by The Smiths (Post 4685966)
Are you Bear diesel's mum or something?

why are you her grandad ?

rae Apr 23rd 2007 6:08 am

Re: A few thoughts
 
thank you to all those who wished me well on ppr. i didn't respond as it seemed inappropriate to potentially hi-jack the thread from iain, given the sensitivity of his original post. given the latter i would have thought a little respect was in order for a fellow human being. ironic that what i tried to avoid has happened, but in a completely different way, by apparently several BNP members. Oh sorry, forgot they are a legitimate political party aren't they. i'm surprised the moderators haven't moved this to where it belongs to save us reading posts from people hiding their prejudice behind the tired old 'big brother', 'free speech, 'its my country' one liners.

bear-diesel Apr 23rd 2007 6:09 am

Re: A few thoughts
 

Originally Posted by The Smiths (Post 4685847)
Are you sure that English is your first language?

I don't know, cos, being such a racist, I spend most of my life trying to explain complicated medical procedures to the less fortunate no matter what colour, crede or language skills they have. Those less fortunate than you with your complete comprehension of the English language.
Who jumped the gun then:confused:
thank god they abolished hanging and sacked you:thumbsup:
jo

startwin Apr 23rd 2007 6:14 am

Re: A few thoughts
 

Originally Posted by iaink (Post 4685677)
Isnt the whole tarring of one particular subset of people with blatant generalisations about their behaviour (They will work for a pittance, and they make no attempt to learn the language) inherently racist? One size does not fit all.

And if you think Canada is any different in terms of integration of different peoples and the "dilution" of the native tongues, then you have not done enough research.

Iain, if you are addressing that comment to me, can I point out that I had no criticism of Canada's immigration policy, language or anything else, and have been here many years so don't need to research.

Now back to your original post, I am truly sorry about your Mum, and can understand so well because the identical situation happened to me a few years ago. Hospital said stop worrying, no need to come back. Gut feeling had me booking a flight. She died before I left Vancouver. Horrible. We always say we are only a 9 hour flight away in an emergency, but in reality it doesn't work like that. Something that our would-be immigrants need to think about with ailing or aging parents.

iaink Apr 23rd 2007 6:15 am

Re: A few thoughts
 
Perhaps this thread could be allowed to move on now (or die peacefully in its sleep, like my mother)? If you want to discuss racism / freedom of speech and the relative merits of segregation in canada / the uk, then with respect perhaps its time to start your own thread?

The Smiths Apr 23rd 2007 6:18 am

Re: A few thoughts
 
Dear Bear Diesel and Burton Bunch.....

Take a chill pill ladies

bear-diesel Apr 23rd 2007 6:21 am

Re: A few thoughts
 

Originally Posted by iaink (Post 4686072)
Perhaps this thread could be allowed to move on now (or die peacefully in its sleep, like my mother)? If you want to discuss racism / freedom of speech and the relative merits of segregation in canada / the uk, then with respect perhaps its time to start your own thread?

Sorry for being one of the hijackers, and sorry to hear about your mum.
This could be our sitauation at any time as my mum has not had good health for a good few years. She insists we go through with it though.
jo

burton bunch Apr 23rd 2007 6:22 am

Re: A few thoughts
 

Originally Posted by The Smiths (Post 4686081)
Dear Bear Diesel and Burton Bunch.....

Take a chill pill ladies

Well you dont actually say things to peeps to make them Chill


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