On Being a Nobody

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So many assumptions, so little time...

[Brotep]

So many assumptions, so little time...

Wut u talkin about Willis?

[LMNO]

is there any other thread where racism is discussed more philosophically rather than just focusing on one case? preferably where decorum is maintained...

Not really.  The general majority board consensus seems to be that racism = completely fucked up, and is generally the result of misplaced primate territorialism and xenophobia. 

Also, no one seems to want to argue the other side of the case.  Because it's completely fucked up.

[Elder Iptuous]

is there any other thread where racism is discussed more philosophically rather than just focusing on one case? preferably where decorum is maintained...

Not really.  The general majority board consensus seems to be that racism = completely fucked up, and is generally the result of misplaced primate territorialism and xenophobia. 
Also, no one seems to want to argue the other side of the case.  Because it's completely fucked up.

Nobody's willing to argue the merits of evil? even as devil's advocate for the sake of debate?
that's no fun...
Ok. i'll shoot.
territorialism and xenophobia has caused the segregation of cultures allowing for divergence of development.  without this, we would not have the beautiful diversity of cultures.
also war and other shit slinging that arises from the above has given us some of the greatest works of art, and emotion in our history.

[LMNO]

Do you need me to draw up a venn diagram for you?




Now shut the fuck up, racist.



LMNO
-just getting in the proper mood.

[Elder Iptuous]

good point.
i've seen some racism debates where people get stung by the fact that they are using different definitions.
what are we using as our definition of racism here?
you....um ... hippy?...no that sucks.
what epithet do racists use against non racists?

[LMNO]

"niggerlover", usually.

[hooplala]

[Elder Iptuous]

That's overly specific.  there's not a more general epithet they use?

anyways...
how are you defining racism?

[LMNO]

I'm defining it as YOU, you insufferable cunt.






LMNO
-is kind of enjoying this.  I can see why TGRR likes doing it so much.

[Elder Iptuous]

 

[AFK]

Going by that diagram, it's obvious.  Specialized Xenophobes.  Imagine other bubbles in there encapsulating gender, sexual orientation, age, Cubs fans, etc.,

[Elder Iptuous]

Going by that diagram, it's obvious.  Specialized Xenophobes.  Imagine other bubbles in there encapsulating gender, sexual orientation, age, Cubs fans, etc.,

So you're saying that a racist is simply someone who is afraid of other races?

[AFK]

I'm not sure I would put it that way.  But I think one descriptor of a person who is racist would certainly be a person with an irrational fear/mistrust of a person of another race/ethnicity. 

[LMNO]

Ipt, I think your use of the word "fear" is a loaded term.