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[mrswah]

I stand corrected Holly, he is Hindu.  A Hindu Chancellor and a Muslim Mayor of London, are there no talented Christians in politics these days?

Of course there are, but why should it matter?

[mrswah]

I can’t ever remember my parents or grandparents ever uttering anything that could be considered racist....maybe that’s why I’ve grown up to be the tolerant person I am.

In the 1950s, my grandparents owned a black cat called Nigger.  Even so, they weren't racist, in the sense of hating people from different backgrounds.  they were Jewish, and knew about the dangers of racism first hand.

They did believe, however, that Jews should only marry Jews. In the 21st century, I suppose that might be construed as "racist".  My daughter certainly thinks it is!

[barrier]

I stand corrected Holly, he is Hindu.  A Hindu Chancellor and a Muslim Mayor of London, are there no talented Christians in politics these days?

Boris ?

Qualifying word "talented" .

[Vertigo Swirl]

Boris ?

LOL,  I expect Angelo is more a Farage fan, though could he be described as a Christian? 

[Vertigo Swirl]

In the 1950s, my grandparents owned a black cat called Nigger.  Even so, they weren't racist, in the sense of hating people from different backgrounds.  they were Jewish, and knew about the dangers of racism first hand.

They did believe, however, that Jews should only marry Jews. In the 21st century, I suppose that might be construed as "racist".  My daughter certainly thinks it is!

By today’s standards I would say it is.  Imagine if White Christians were to demand the same of their own children.  I expect though that Muslims and even Blacks of African descent could get away with it, on religious, cultural or political grounds.  It’s the double standards that do get up some people’s noses.  There is a Labour MP trying to get misogyny made a hate crime, which should be interesting.  I will demand the removal of every statue of every man who was ever a pig to women, and as for rap lyrics referencing bitches and ‘ho’s - well I look forward to seeing them all banned forever.

[Wonderfulspam]

By today’s standards I would say it is.  Imagine if White Christians were to demand the same of their own children.  I expect though that Muslims and even Blacks of African descent could get away with it, on religious, cultural or political grounds.  It’s the double standards that do get up some people’s noses.  There is a Labour MP trying to get misogyny made a hate crime, which should be interesting.  I will demand the removal of every statue of every man who was ever a pig to women, and as for rap lyrics referencing bitches and ‘ho’s - well I look forward to seeing them all banned forever.

I notice the 'N' word is used frequently in rap music.

The word appears permissible exclusively for use by black people, oh, & Eminem, somehow he gets a free pass even though he's white.

[Vertigo Swirl]

I notice the 'N' word is used frequently in rap music.

The word appears permissible exclusively for use by black people, oh, & Eminem, somehow he gets a free pass even though he's white.

Does he use it?  Are you sure? I once used the word at the dinner table recently in the sentence “I can’t stand rap tracks that mention the word “nigger” as I find them quite uncomfortable to listen to” and was informed by my daughter that I am not allowed to speak that word in ANY context and that I was racist for saying what I said.  I’m not sure I’m even allowed to say the word in my head without then handing myself in to the Thought Police.  You can take political correctness too far IMO.

[Wonderfulspam]

Does he use it?  Are you sure? I once used the word at the dinner table recently in the sentence “I can’t stand rap tracks that mention the word “nigger” as I find them quite uncomfortable to listen to” and was informed by my daughter that I am not allowed to speak that word in ANY context and that I was racist for saying what I said.  I’m not sure I’m even allowed to say the word in my head without then handing myself in to the Thought Police.  You can take political correctness too far IMO.

He hasn't used it often, granted, it doesn't appear in any of his recorded albums pre-1988, but he has a pass for using it live when singing other rappers songs.

& when Kendrick Lamar invited a white girl on stage to sing one of his songs, she got cancelled for using his lyrics.

It's okay for blacks to use the 'N' word & sell their music to willing white idiots, but woe betide they then repeat the lyrics that were fed to them.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEcugkqcHO8&list=FLDSmwjqkbktnGfJFQpkXipA&index=17

[Vertigo Swirl]

He hasn't used it often, granted, it doesn't appear in any of his recorded albums pre-1988, but he has a pass for using it live when singing other rappers songs.

& when Kendrick Lamar invited a white girl on stage to sing one of his songs, she got cancelled for using his lyrics.

It's okay for blacks to use the 'N' word & sell their music to willing white idiots, but woe betide they then repeat the lyrics that were fed to them.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEcugkqcHO8&list=FLDSmwjqkbktnGfJFQpkXipA&index=17

Yes, of course it’s OK for blacks to use the N word, though I rather wish they wouldn’t as it just sounds awful to these brainwashed ears.  I was once trolled online for defending that BB contestant who used the word when mucking about with a fellow contestant who was black, and who was subsequently publicly shamed and had her life destroyed by the media outrage.  I think it’s an ugly word when spoken by anyone, whites in particular, but should it be a hate crime to let it slip in a playful moment?  I don’t really think so.

[mrswah]

Does he use it?  Are you sure? I once used the word at the dinner table recently in the sentence “I can’t stand rap tracks that mention the word “nigger” as I find them quite uncomfortable to listen to” and was informed by my daughter that I am not allowed to speak that word in ANY context and that I was racist for saying what I said.  I’m not sure I’m even allowed to say the word in my head without then handing myself in to the Thought Police.  You can take political correctness too far IMO.

Talking about taking political correctness too far, around ten years ago, when I was still teaching, one of my 11 year old students told me I was racist because I referred to a pencil as being black!

[Vertigo Swirl]

Talking about taking political correctness too far, around ten years ago, when I was still teaching, one of my 11 year old students told me I was racist because I referred to a pencil as being black!

He was having a laugh presumably. I mean I think it’s still ok to refer to someone as being black otherwise Black Lives Matter would be looking for a new name.

[Eleanor]

He was having a laugh presumably. I mean I think it’s still ok to refer to someone as being black otherwise Black Lives Matter would be looking for a new name.

Weren't they referred to as Coloured in those days?

[Vertigo Swirl]

Weren't they referred to as Coloured in those days?

Coloured is racist.

[Eleanor]

Coloured is racist.

It didn't used to be.  I feel guilty if I say Black.

[Vertigo Swirl]

It didn't used to be.  I feel guilty if I say Black.

I don’t know.  Best consult the resident arbiter of what is and is isn’t racist.