Topic : 09/12 The N-Word Debate

     Just to clarify. I used them because they all spread hate in one way or another. In terms of the Black Panther's, I based that on during the Vietnam War; they had went door to door in a dominant white community and threatened to burn it down in a ransomish manner. I'll have to do more research to see if there is a correlation to your point that they were disbanded.

     The KKK has been disbanded, and it sprung up after World War II, but as a "Hydra Cell" and two splinter factions. White Knights and Neo Nazis.

     I agree the latter is more dangerous; thus the closer scrutiny.

 

    Would anyone feel any different if someone spit on you and called you a racial slur?

Basically my input is that the N word has existed for so long it is doubtful that it will ever go away. I hate to  think that we live in a society that a word that places so much hate into daily life exists but there will always be that group of people that welcome the word into daily life. One thing I have a hard time understanding is why quite a few of the black people I have met in my life have called themselves African Americans. I do not understand why a black person would refer to themself as an African American when they have never been to Africa. When a person has never been to Africa, probably never studied Africa should decide to link their American status with Africa. When a person is born in America they are Americans plain and simple and I do not see any reason to add to that just to gain a status that is important to the person that says they are African American to begin with.

The N-WORD show did sort of get off course like a runaway stagecoach with Paul Mooney lashing out using his tongue as a whip... It makes no difference who he says taught him to be that way... Once he chose to behave that way it was his choice to behave as he says he abhors. I don't mean that insulting either to anyone and just it is what it IS. I'm sorry to hear that your full story wasn't shared after editing taping to fit in time frame allowed for Dr. Phil Show.

A friend of mine was on Dr. Phil 1,000th Show and that extended to 1,001st show since ran over time. Like you she got a free trip for her and her husband "and" they both got gifts shown given to audience so she shared the experience sending me one of her 50 diamond tennis bracelets. I almost am brought to tears of deep emotional gratitude with her sharing experience since I was so surprised and moved by her generosity. Also, she sent a bottle of the "Amazing Grace" perfume, A Dr. Phil 1000 Show t-shirt and coffee mug.

I'm happy to hear the good review of "White Chicks" by you for now I simply must check the library next time I'm there to see if available. Lots of times by the time at library I forget about show. So, I'm glad what you said reminded me of.

I just gave a movie billboard poster to a woman at North Dallas Antique Mall that was FREE at the library.

Rachel, I have had a lot of the same experiences as you say you have being mistreated by all races, too, "judging a book by its cover" or me by my race, so to speak. Like you, I believe we all belong to the human race. Yet, too, I have met a lot of people of every race like us who just want us all to get along. Thank God...

Speaking of your movie theme decor. I recently sold a billboard poster of Fred Astaire and someone at a place Fred Astaire danced in 80's that was about 3 feet by 4 feet for not that much simply because I had no place to store. Sold to Half Price Books on NW HWY in Dallas. Nicely framed and everything.

You can go to Estate Sales after 3 p.m. last day and garage sales and often get items free and quite often framed movie posters. Not to mention at Thrift Stores for a mere fraction of what worth especially on half price days. Sadly, in Dallas what you see often ends up curb side for City Pickup. Oh well, I just thought I'd share that with you because I imagine poster fetched a lot with the popularity of "Dancing with the Stars". I've seen so many on Antique Road Show with VERY valuable finds who have found items at garage sales, thrift stores or thrown out curb side.

Thanks for the reply taking time to explain, Rachel. God Bless You as, now, I see why you were so hurt since things didn't turn out as you thought would. (The unexpected IS the most stressful, researchers say.) So, no wonder you have your user mood as stressed. I'm glad you stopped by... it makes the show seem more real when someone on the show stops by the boards. In five years I've only seen that happen five or less times on the boards. I hope Paul Mooney and everyone on show watch show "and" read the boards, here, too. Good for you for seeing your value and your husband's value. You have a lot of pluses... Accentuate those angel. I'm glad you joined us. SEA

THE GIFT OF YOU
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I am a 45 year old w/f and I do not use the n word. But I have one thing to say that no one ever says when they discuss racial issues. Wasn't it white people who fought for the end of slavery? And wasn't it a white man who set the slaves free? It frustrates me when people act like all whites were slave owners and for slavery when that obviously wasn't the case. I think we have a long way to go, but it has to come from all sides, all colors.

Yes!!!!!!!!!  White Chic's great comedy!