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Luv2bAmom
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Re: Palin: does anyone else believe this?
Posted by mrsej
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I can't believe everyone is still arguing about politics
Just ftr though, the expression "don't drink the kool-aid" comes from the Jonestown tragedy where all the cult members drank a kool-aid drink laced with poison in a suicide pact. Maybe everyone already knows this but...just though I'd share. Let's not read too much into everything
i tried to explain the meaning, but i am still in shock that people are in a rage over that post.
I agree that that is the meaning I associate with it, but you have to admit that it has racist conotations, its a stereotype for black people.
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Re: Palin: does anyone else believe this?
Posted by Luv2bAmom
Posted by mrsej
Posted by stickydust
I can't believe everyone is still arguing about politics
Just ftr though, the expression "don't drink the kool-aid" comes from the Jonestown tragedy where all the cult members drank a kool-aid drink laced with poison in a suicide pact. Maybe everyone already knows this but...just though I'd share. Let's not read too much into everything
i tried to explain the meaning, but i am still in shock that people are in a rage over that post.
I agree that that is the meaning I associate with it, but you have to admit that it has racist conotations, its a stereotype for black people.
Also Deedlebug you posted that you are half African American, can you honestly tell me that you have never heard that as a stereotype of blacks???
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| Posted 11/6/08 11:25 PM |
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luckystar08
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Re: Palin: does anyone else believe this?
Posted by Luv2bAmom
Posted by mrsej
Posted by stickydust
I can't believe everyone is still arguing about politics
Just ftr though, the expression "don't drink the kool-aid" comes from the Jonestown tragedy where all the cult members drank a kool-aid drink laced with poison in a suicide pact. Maybe everyone already knows this but...just though I'd share. Let's not read too much into everything
i tried to explain the meaning, but i am still in shock that people are in a rage over that post.
I agree that that is the meaning I associate with is, but you have to admit that it has racist conotations, its a stereotype for black people.
Well, I suppose that if you look hard enough, you can find this in almost anything someone says or posts...
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| Posted 11/6/08 11:26 PM |
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Deedlebugs
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Re: Palin: does anyone else believe this?
Posted by Luv2bAmom
Posted by Luv2bAmom
Posted by mrsej
Posted by stickydust
I can't believe everyone is still arguing about politics
Just ftr though, the expression "don't drink the kool-aid" comes from the Jonestown tragedy where all the cult members drank a kool-aid drink laced with poison in a suicide pact. Maybe everyone already knows this but...just though I'd share. Let's not read too much into everything
i tried to explain the meaning, but i am still in shock that people are in a rage over that post.
I agree that that is the meaning I associate with it, but you have to admit that it has racist conotations, its a stereotype for black people.
Also Deedlebug you posted that you are half African American, can you honestly tell me that you have never heard that as a stereotype of blacks???
Honestly, not kool-aide
ETA: because I pretty much look like im full caucasian, I hear a lot of things people wouldnt say in front of the average AA.
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HeathKernandez
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Re: Palin: does anyone else believe this?
Posted by luckystar08
I'm not an "AA", but I am Hispanic, and a minority. Sorry, but it seems like you go out of your way to look for racist innuendos when there werent any intended in most instances. Is there a reason why?
honestly... its not like that... but because it was deedlebug making the comment, perhaps people saw more too it.
unfair? yes... but maybe she should watch how she *phrases* things and people wouldn't try to pick them apart so quickly.
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| Posted 11/6/08 11:28 PM |
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mrsej
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Re: Palin: does anyone else believe this?
yes, but it was quite clear on how the poster was using the phrase.
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smdl
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Re: Palin: does anyone else believe this?
Posted by Luv2bAmom
Posted by Luv2bAmom
Posted by mrsej
Posted by stickydust
I can't believe everyone is still arguing about politics
Just ftr though, the expression "don't drink the kool-aid" comes from the Jonestown tragedy where all the cult members drank a kool-aid drink laced with poison in a suicide pact. Maybe everyone already knows this but...just though I'd share. Let's not read too much into everything
i tried to explain the meaning, but i am still in shock that people are in a rage over that post.
I agree that that is the meaning I associate with it, but you have to admit that it has racist conotations, its a stereotype for black people.
Also Deedlebug you posted that you are half African American, can you honestly tell me that you have never heard that as a stereotype of blacks???
Although you edited your post to remove this comment on you being as AA as Obama, honestly I had no idea you were AA. You are blond with white skin. I remember you from LIW.
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| Posted 11/6/08 11:31 PM |
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MrsERod
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Re: Palin: does anyone else believe this?
Posted by luckystar08
I'm not an "AA", but I am Hispanic, and a minority. Sorry, but it seems like you go out of your way to look for racist innuendos when there werent any intended in most instances. Is there a reason why?
past experience - has nothing to do with going out of my way - she has a history of making similar statements - i happen to call her out on them...so much so, that she made up a special name for me...
and really, you're pretty new around here (or are you?) - stick around....you'll get more show than you bargained for
be sure to stock up on 
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| Posted 11/6/08 11:32 PM |
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Deedlebugs
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Re: Palin: does anyone else believe this?
Posted by smdl
Posted by Luv2bAmom
Posted by Luv2bAmom
Posted by mrsej
Posted by stickydust
I can't believe everyone is still arguing about politics
Just ftr though, the expression "don't drink the kool-aid" comes from the Jonestown tragedy where all the cult members drank a kool-aid drink laced with poison in a suicide pact. Maybe everyone already knows this but...just though I'd share. Let's not read too much into everything
i tried to explain the meaning, but i am still in shock that people are in a rage over that post.
I agree that that is the meaning I associate with it, but you have to admit that it has racist conotations, its a stereotype for black people.
Also Deedlebug you posted that you are half African American, can you honestly tell me that you have never heard that as a stereotype of blacks???
Although you edited your post to remove this comment on you being as AA as Obama, honestly I had no idea you were AA. You are blond with white skin. I remember you from LIW.
Yup I am blonde (well not naturally) and have VERY white skin and green eyes. Guess it just goes to show, you cant judge a book by its cover.
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smdl
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Re: Palin: does anyone else believe this?
Posted by Deedlebug126
Posted by smdl
Posted by Luv2bAmom
Posted by Luv2bAmom
Posted by mrsej
Posted by stickydust
I can't believe everyone is still arguing about politics
Just ftr though, the expression "don't drink the kool-aid" comes from the Jonestown tragedy where all the cult members drank a kool-aid drink laced with poison in a suicide pact. Maybe everyone already knows this but...just though I'd share. Let's not read too much into everything
i tried to explain the meaning, but i am still in shock that people are in a rage over that post.
I agree that that is the meaning I associate with it, but you have to admit that it has racist conotations, its a stereotype for black people.
Also Deedlebug you posted that you are half African American, can you honestly tell me that you have never heard that as a stereotype of blacks???
Although you edited your post to remove this comment on you being as AA as Obama, honestly I had no idea you were AA. You are blond with white skin. I remember you from LIW.
Yup I am blonde (well not naturally) and have VERY white skin and green eyes.
Are you half AA/White like Obama?
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MrsERod
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Re: Palin: does anyone else believe this?
Posted by Deedlebug126
Posted by smdl
Posted by Luv2bAmom
Posted by Luv2bAmom
Posted by mrsej
Posted by stickydust
I can't believe everyone is still arguing about politics
Just ftr though, the expression "don't drink the kool-aid" comes from the Jonestown tragedy where all the cult members drank a kool-aid drink laced with poison in a suicide pact. Maybe everyone already knows this but...just though I'd share. Let's not read too much into everything
i tried to explain the meaning, but i am still in shock that people are in a rage over that post.
I agree that that is the meaning I associate with it, but you have to admit that it has racist conotations, its a stereotype for black people.
Also Deedlebug you posted that you are half African American, can you honestly tell me that you have never heard that as a stereotype of blacks???
Although you edited your post to remove this comment on you being as AA as Obama, honestly I had no idea you were AA. You are blond with white skin. I remember you from LIW.
Yup I am blonde (well not naturally) and have VERY white skin and green eyes. Guess it just goes to show, you cant judge a book by its cover.
i don't get how that compares to Obama  (not being snarky -- being honest)
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Deedlebugs
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Re: Palin: does anyone else believe this?
Posted by smdl
Posted by Deedlebug126
Posted by smdl
Posted by Luv2bAmom
Posted by Luv2bAmom
Posted by mrsej
Posted by stickydust
I can't believe everyone is still arguing about politics
Just ftr though, the expression "don't drink the kool-aid" comes from the Jonestown tragedy where all the cult members drank a kool-aid drink laced with poison in a suicide pact. Maybe everyone already knows this but...just though I'd share. Let's not read too much into everything
i tried to explain the meaning, but i am still in shock that people are in a rage over that post.
I agree that that is the meaning I associate with it, but you have to admit that it has racist conotations, its a stereotype for black people.
Also Deedlebug you posted that you are half African American, can you honestly tell me that you have never heard that as a stereotype of blacks???
Although you edited your post to remove this comment on you being as AA as Obama, honestly I had no idea you were AA. You are blond with white skin. I remember you from LIW.
Yup I am blonde (well not naturally) and have VERY white skin and green eyes.
Are you half AA/White like Obama?
No, my bio father is aa/white, my mom is white
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smdl
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Re: Palin: does anyone else believe this?
Posted by Deedlebug126
Posted by smdl
Posted by Luv2bAmom
Posted by Luv2bAmom
Posted by mrsej
Posted by stickydust
I can't believe everyone is still arguing about politics
Just ftr though, the expression "don't drink the kool-aid" comes from the Jonestown tragedy where all the cult members drank a kool-aid drink laced with poison in a suicide pact. Maybe everyone already knows this but...just though I'd share. Let's not read too much into everything
i tried to explain the meaning, but i am still in shock that people are in a rage over that post.
I agree that that is the meaning I associate with it, but you have to admit that it has racist conotations, its a stereotype for black people.
Also Deedlebug you posted that you are half African American, can you honestly tell me that you have never heard that as a stereotype of blacks???
Although you edited your post to remove this comment on you being as AA as Obama, honestly I had no idea you were AA. You are blond with white skin. I remember you from LIW.
Yup I am blonde (well not naturally) and have VERY white skin and green eyes. Guess it just goes to show, you cant judge a book by its cover.
I am not judging you on your color. I never do that. I have friends in all colors, shape, political views.
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MrsERod
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Re: Palin: does anyone else believe this?
got it now
thanks
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Deedlebugs
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Re: Palin: does anyone else believe this?
Posted by MrsERod
i don't get how that compares to Obama (not being snarky -- being honest)
because it is about blood lines not skin color, that is why I get furious when Obama calls himself AA. There are a lot of bi-racial children who feel like they dont have a place to fit in to and if Obama started referring to himself as bi-racial, I think that would do more wonders than calling himself AA. That is my opinion
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Deedlebugs
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Re: Palin: does anyone else believe this?
Posted by smdl
I am not judging you on your color. I never do that. I have friends in all colors, shape, political views.
Nah, you might disagree with 99.9% of what I say but I wouldn't think that of you
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| Posted 11/6/08 11:38 PM |
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MrsERod
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Re: Palin: does anyone else believe this?
Posted by Deedlebug126
Posted by MrsERod
i don't get how that compares to Obama (not being snarky -- being honest)
because it is about blood lines not skin color, that is why I get furious when Obama calls himself AA. There are a lot of bi-racial children who feel like they dont have a place to fit in to and if Obama started referring to himself as bi-racial, I think that would do more wonders than calling himself AA. That is my opinion
i totally understand what you're saying, and i respect that.....but maybe he identifies more with his AA heritage than anything else... i don't know....his father is from Kenya, and although he was an absentee father, maybe he feels more of a connection with that blood line 
i don't even know why i'm trying to get into his head 
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Re: Palin: does anyone else believe this?
Posted by Deedlebug126
Posted by MrsERod
i don't get how that compares to Obama (not being snarky -- being honest)
because it is about blood lines not skin color, that is why I get furious when Obama calls himself AA. There are a lot of bi-racial children who feel like they dont have a place to fit in to and if Obama started referring to himself as bi-racial, I think that would do more wonders than calling himself AA. That is my opinion
Sadly, in this world, skin color does matter. It shouldn't, but it does.
Even you said that people don't make comments to you because you don't appear to be AA. He does. So he embraces that part of his heritage. But he never tried to hide that he was bi-racial....he was very open about his family - including his clearly white grandmother.
I personally don't tell people I'm German, English, French, Austrian and Irish when they ask....I usually say German or English.
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MrsERod
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Re: Palin: does anyone else believe this?
i don't want to stir up anything, but doesn't BIRACIAL mean having parents of TWO different races?
if your bio father is aa/white, and your mom is white, wouldn't that mean you're 1/4 AA?
i'm just trying to understand
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HeathKernandez
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Re: Palin: does anyone else believe this?
Posted by Deedlebug126
Posted by MrsERod
i don't get how that compares to Obama (not being snarky -- being honest)
because it is about blood lines not skin color, that is why I get furious when Obama calls himself AA. There are a lot of bi-racial children who feel like they dont have a place to fit in to and if Obama started referring to himself as bi-racial, I think that would do more wonders than calling himself AA. That is my opinion
but maybe he identifies himself with his AA side?
why would it infuriate you?
and doesn't bi mean half? why did you delete your comment?
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Deedlebugs
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Re: Palin: does anyone else believe this?
Posted by MrsERod
i don't want to stir up anything, but doesn't BIRACIAL mean having parents of TWO different races?
if your bio father is aa/white, and your mom is white, wouldn't that mean you're 1/4 AA?
i'm just trying to understand
yes and no. Technically yes, you would be correct, but most will just write it off as being more than 1 race, you're bi-racial.
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luckystar08
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Re: Palin: does anyone else believe this?
Posted by MrsERod
Posted by luckystar08
I'm not an "AA", but I am Hispanic, and a minority. Sorry, but it seems like you go out of your way to look for racist innuendos when there werent any intended in most instances. Is there a reason why?
past experience - has nothing to do with going out of my way - she has a history of making similar statements - i happen to call her out on them...so much so, that she made up a special name for me...
and really, you're pretty new around here (or are you?) - stick around....you'll get more show than you bargained for
be sure to stock up on
so she's branded for life, then? is that how it is? is it so hard to admit you were wrong (in THIS instance- not sure about any others) and move on?
and yes, i AM new, or did you think that i'm one of those regular posters that use a different profile for drama????
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smdl
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Re: Palin: does anyone else believe this?
Posted by Deedlebug126
Posted by MrsERod
i don't get how that compares to Obama (not being snarky -- being honest)
because it is about blood lines not skin color, that is why I get furious when Obama calls himself AA. There are a lot of bi-racial children who feel like they dont have a place to fit in to and if Obama started referring to himself as bi-racial, I think that would do more wonders than calling himself AA. That is my opinion
It is well knows that children of separate race parents "sometimes" need a sense of belonging with either peers on each race. They tend to sway in one direction. Which ever they feel they belong more. Obama is darker skin so most people would call him AA because of his color. That being said, he has a lot of white features. Yet, his "overall" look is AA. So most of the population (AA included) would call him AA.
I grew up were "true" AA (aka people born in Africa) are not always agreeing that a bi-racial person is an AA because they have white in them. White people think they are AA, AA think there are not really fully AA.
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mrsej
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Re: Palin: does anyone else believe this?
bi means two -
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HeathKernandez
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Re: Palin: does anyone else believe this?
Posted by Deedlebug126
Posted by MrsERod
i don't want to stir up anything, but doesn't BIRACIAL mean having parents of TWO different races?
if your bio father is aa/white, and your mom is white, wouldn't that mean you're 1/4 AA?
i'm just trying to understand
yes and no. Technically yes, you would be correct, but most will just write it off as being more than 1 race, you're bi-racial.
I didn't know that.
well... by that logic you know-- Obama doesn't "look" white, even though "technically" he's half.. to society's eyes he's AA... you know?
anyway- lets not get into this debate... I don't know who he identifies more with...I'm not him.
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