Do hyphenated-Americans contribute to racism?

[GHook93]

I believe they don't. People should not have a problem with me calling myself African-american. if they do then they need to look within themselves to figure out exactly why that bothers them. If I was a "regular American" then the discriminatory treatment I have witnessed and been subject to would not have occurred. I have no problem with people noticing I am Black. I do have a problem with them forming a judgement of me before they know what I am about.

But you are one of the worst racist on the board, so you prove the point that Delta is making! Just saying!

 

[Asclepias]

I believe they don't. People should not have a problem with me calling myself African-american. if they do then they need to look within themselves to figure out exactly why that bothers them. If I was a "regular American" then the discriminatory treatment I have witnessed and been subject to would not have occurred. I have no problem with people noticing I am Black. I do have a problem with them forming a judgement of me before they know what I am about.

But you are one of the worst racist on the board, so you prove the point that Delta is making! Just saying!

Only to those of low intellect. Your logic is appallingly misguided. Even if I was a racist it would not be because of what someone else decided to call themselves.

 

[Delta4Embassy]

I believe they don't. People should not have a problem with me calling myself African-american. if they do then they need to look within themselves to figure out exactly why that bothers them. If I was a "regular American" then the discriminatory treatment I have witnessed and been subject to would not have occurred. I have no problem with people noticing I am Black. I do have a problem with them forming a judgement of me before they know what I am about.

African-Americans are a possible exception. Though I"m about to illustrate both sides. The for-side is in how Africans were kidnapped from their home countries and brought here as slaves. So if anyone 'deserves' to retain the dual-identity it's them.

On the other hand, perhaps some of why people continue to discriminate against African-Americans is partly because of the hyphenating term? When you refer to yourself as anything other than 'regular American' you're only spearating yourself from other Americans.

 

[Delta4Embassy]

They separate everyone into categories of color and race. So yes, it contributes to racism by pointing out all the differences. We're all Americans, that's it. If you're for example, of Irish descent, you'd be an American of Irish descent, not an Irish-American, that's idiotic.

Agree...95%. Trying to have a respectful discussion here about a touchy subject. Not helped when we start calling people names.

 

[Delta4Embassy]

I believe they don't. People should not have a problem with me calling myself African-american. if they do then they need to look within themselves to figure out exactly why that bothers them. If I was a "regular American" then the discriminatory treatment I have witnessed and been subject to would not have occurred. I have no problem with people noticing I am Black. I do have a problem with them forming a judgement of me before they know what I am about.

While I disagree with the position, 'Liked' for respectful opposition.

 

[Delta4Embassy]

The only group who aren't represented by hyphenated names are white-americans. We don't have a group like the naacp to agitate/intervene for us..We don't have a ADL to run to when our ethnicity is belittled or targeted for violence (like in negro "rap" "songs") or whatever they're called...
We don't have a "white' legislative caucus to warp and twist government to our advantage.
We don't have AA to award us jobs by govt mandate
Our govt has been infiltrated and turned fully against us.

A day of reckoning and backlash approaches, though. It's inevitable.

Being fair, I'm forced to agree with this post, except for the end.The arguements expressed are valid, even if the orign of them makes me wanna light my hair on fire.

 

[Ernie S.]

I believe they don't. People should not have a problem with me calling myself African-american. if they do then they need to look within themselves to figure out exactly why that bothers them. If I was a "regular American" then the discriminatory treatment I have witnessed and been subject to would not have occurred. I have no problem with people noticing I am Black. I do have a problem with them forming a judgement of me before they know what I am about.

We all know what you're about and have formed an opinion. How's that?

 

[Rotagilla]

The only group who aren't represented by hyphenated names are white-americans. We don't have a group like the naacp to agitate/intervene for us..We don't have a ADL to run to when our ethnicity is belittled or targeted for violence (like in negro "rap" "songs") or whatever they're called...
We don't have a "white' legislative caucus to warp and twist government to our advantage.
We don't have AA to award us jobs by govt mandate
Our govt has been infiltrated and turned fully against us.

A day of reckoning and backlash approaches, though. It's inevitable.

Being fair, I'm forced to agree with this post, except for the end.The arguements expressed are valid, even if the orign of them makes me wanna light my hair on fire.

That's fine. Appreciate the kind words.
My position on the last 2 sentences is that this country is in a tailspin and can't recover...All 3 branches of gvt are corrupt and "electing" some "new" politicians isn't going to change anything one bit.
It's a shame but it's just a natural event that happens to every form of gvt. eventually.
They are all born in blood and revolution and they all die in blood and revolution...or are overrun by outside enemies..Every single one..monarchies, republics, democracies, dictatorships, emirates...you name it.
This nation is no different. We aren't "special" or "exempt".

 

[Desperado]

So is the term African.Its a descriptor for the continent of Africa just like Irish is a descriptor of people from Ireland. I dont call myself Negroid American.

So can a white South African that moves to New Jersey be called an Afro American?
If not, why not?

No because he is white not Black. Do you not know what the term Afro means?

So white people born in africa aren't really africans...LMFAO...silly negroes. They'll just say ANYthing if it makes them feel good.
I wonder, though..are white people who are born in africa racists, too?

You silly white boy. White Africans would be called by the country they come from Americans if they so desired. For example if they come from Tanzania the would be called Tanzanian Americans. They could never be African Americans until there is a country called Africa in Africa.

silly white boy? said the biggest racist on the board.
Your argument does not wash.
If what you say is true for whites than the same is true for blacks.
So what country are you from?

 

[BillyP]

I have more pride in being Black than being an American. Being an American is not hard. Why do you believe what you think I should have more pride in is important to me?

I know I am American. My ancestors came from Africa. The term African-american is not subject to interpretation from a white guy. You dont define what it means. We do.

We're all just American, and African-American doesn't even reference Africa, it's a PC way to say "black". So you don't even know why you're calling yourself that. It's ridiculous. The blacks in ferguson have no pride in America, just tear it up for any excuse. Too busy being a fake African to have pride in being an American. You're a black American, just like I'm a white American. Pretty simple really.

What you think doesnt change anything for me. I call myself African American because my ancestors are from Africa. Like I said before, the day I let a white person define me is the day I give up leading my own life. If you dont like that find something else to get your feelings hurt over. I'm African American until I tell you otherwise.

I don't care what you call yourself, white peeps call American blacks simply a "black" person, I've never heard a white person call them African-American, except in a PC situation.
And like Rota says, a white person born in Africa is also an African-American?

 

[BillyP]

So is the term African.Its a descriptor for the continent of Africa just like Irish is a descriptor of people from Ireland. I dont call myself Negroid American.

So can a white South African that moves to New Jersey be called an Afro American?
If not, why not?

No because he is white not Black. Do you not know what the term Afro means?

So white people born in africa aren't really africans...LMFAO...silly negroes. They'll just say ANYthing if it makes them feel good.
I wonder, though..are white people who are born in africa racists, too?

You silly white boy. White Africans would be called by the country they come from Americans if they so desired. For example if they come from Tanzania the would be called Tanzanian Americans. They could never be African Americans until there is a country called Africa in Africa.

WTF!!!!!!!!

There's no such thing as an Tanzanian American, that's just lazy grammar, they're properly called an American from Tanzania. Or if they have dual citizenship, a dual citizen of the US and Tanzania. Someone with dual citizenship in Canada and the US isn't known as a Canadian American, that's just plain lazy and dumb.

 

[rightwinger]

You can be an African American

At the same time you can be an elderly American, a baptist American, a Texan American and a farmer American

Each will help define your values, life experiences and wants from society. They do not make you any less patriotic or any less American

Yet, the only "label" conservatives object to is .......African American

 

[Desperado]

You can be an African American
Yet, the only "label" conservatives object to is .......African American

I will object to anyone who puts another country, race or religion before being an American,.
As the board's famous racist says
"I have more pride in being Black than being an American."

 

[Delta4Embassy]

If I have to refer to people as some kind of hyphenated-American then I wanna be hyphenated too. A hypen race

So let's see, I'm a Jewish-Caucasianal-Bisexual-Visually-Impaired-American.

 

[katsteve2012]

The only group who aren't represented by hyphenated names are white-americans. We don't have a group like the naacp to agitate/intervene for us..We don't have a ADL to run to when our ethnicity is belittled or targeted for violence (like in negro "rap" "songs") or whatever they're called...
We don't have a "white' legislative caucus to warp and twist government to our advantage.
We don't have AA to award us jobs by govt mandate
Our govt has been infiltrated and turned fully against us.

A day of reckoning and backlash approaches, though. It's inevitable.

The overwhelming majority of people in positions of power who put legislation into effect in politics are white. As far as "hyphenated name" based organizations, if you don't think that they are out there in abundance, such as Italian American, German American, and Irish American, you might try Google...it is your friend.

How has "your" government "turned against you"? Is it by putting laws into effect that do not allow the majority to openly practice discrimination in the workplace and the courtroom against minorities and females with impunity?


Lastly, what does this ubiquitous "day of reckoning" look like?

Race war I'm assuming?

 

[Rotagilla]

The only group who aren't represented by hyphenated names are white-americans. We don't have a group like the naacp to agitate/intervene for us..We don't have a ADL to run to when our ethnicity is belittled or targeted for violence (like in negro "rap" "songs") or whatever they're called...
We don't have a "white' legislative caucus to warp and twist government to our advantage.
We don't have AA to award us jobs by govt mandate
Our govt has been infiltrated and turned fully against us.

A day of reckoning and backlash approaches, though. It's inevitable.

The overwhelming majority of people in positions of power who put legislation into effect in politics are white. As far as "hyphenated name" based organizations, if you don't think that they are out there in abundance, such as Italian American, German American, and Irish American, you might try Google...it is your friend.

How has "your" government "turned against you"? Is it by putting laws into effect that do not allow the majority to openly practice discrimination in the workplace and the courtroom against minorities and females with impunity?


Lastly, what does this ubiquitous "day of reckoning" look like?

Race war I'm assuming?

Sure...sure..Whatever you say, negro..whatever you say.

 

[Unkotare]

My position on the last 2 sentences is that this country is in a tailspin and can't recover...

If you really believe that why don't you leave now? Of course you don't really believe that, you are just being a little emo-bitch.

 

[House]

Hyphenated-Americans do not contribute to racism.

I should know, I'm an Irish-German-English-Polish-Spanish-African-American.

 

[Rotagilla]

My position on the last 2 sentences is that this country is in a tailspin and can't recover...

If you really believe that why don't you leave now? Of course you don't really believe that, you are just being a little emo-bitch.

You're projecting your own insecurities and shortcomings again. You'll learn eventually.


Urban Dictionary: Unkotare

Unkotare
unkotare \ woon-ko-ta-re \ , noun;

Japanese. Roughly translated as dripping poop. This word is used to describe a pornographic genre commonly known as Scat.

 

[katsteve2012]

The only group who aren't represented by hyphenated names are white-americans. We don't have a group like the naacp to agitate/intervene for us..We don't have a ADL to run to when our ethnicity is belittled or targeted for violence (like in negro "rap" "songs") or whatever they're called...
We don't have a "white' legislative caucus to warp and twist government to our advantage.
We don't have AA to award us jobs by govt mandate
Our govt has been infiltrated and turned fully against us.

A day of reckoning and backlash approaches, though. It's inevitable.

The overwhelming majority of people in positions of power who put legislation into effect in politics are white. As far as "hyphenated name" based organizations, if you don't think that they are out there in abundance, such as Italian American, German American, and Irish American, you might try Google...it is your friend.

How has "your" government "turned against you"? Is it by putting laws into effect that do not allow the majority to openly practice discrimination in the workplace and the courtroom against minorities and females with impunity?


Lastly, what does this ubiquitous "day of reckoning" look like?

Race war I'm assuming?

Sure...sure..Whatever you say, negro..whatever you say.

I didn't "say" anything that is not true, blanco....... but I DID ask what "the day of reckoning" looks like to you?