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Black Knight · 03-05-2001, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Reeka:
Ohio? I think of big cities. I guess the reason people in Alabama are sensitive about the racism thing is because it seems like whenever there is anything on the national news about racisim they dredge up the news clips of the water hoses and dogs. Makes you feel embarrassed even though you had nothing to do with it. Yeah, racism, ageism, ethnicisim, sexism, (you name the particular ism) is very sad.

Please don't think this is a crack on age, but I guess I'm just too young to think that. Most of that happened before I was born. All I'm saying is with time, (oh, to hell with it. Anyone got a shovel?) But you know what I'm trying to say? Doesn't have that same stigmatism with me/my generation.

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BK

[This message has been edited by Black Knight (edited 03-05-2001).]

Lord of Alcohol · 03-05-2001, 03:35 PM

Well ummm actually nobody can understand his talking at times

Reeka · 03-05-2001, 03:41 PM

No problem about the age thing. What I meant was for everybody around at the time (and had nothing to do with it) or born since then (and had nothing to do with it) it seems like its a reputation hard to live down. You're right, younger people don't think about it as much.

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Reeka--The Hand of Death

Black Knight · 03-05-2001, 03:45 PM

Whew! Thanks, Reeka.

BK

bilqis · 03-05-2001, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Reeka:
Well, BK, since you asked. The stereotype goes that we all live on farms, are ignorant, uneducated, drive pickup trucks (not that there's anything wrong with pickup truck), and the worse--that we're all racists.

Every state in the U.S. has similar stereotypes Reeka. I would hope most of us are beyond taking them seriously. For instance, Minnesotans have the rep of driving pickup trucks, living on farms, and being uneducated ignorant descendants of norwegians & swedes. Have you ever heard any Ole & Lena jokes? Or are they only told here-abouts?

Yah. Sure. You betcha.

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Having abandoned my search for truth, I am now looking for a good Fantasy.

Moridin · 03-05-2001, 10:37 PM

What I'm supposed to drive a truck and talk like a retarded swede? Crap that is why I don't fit into MN

DISCLAIMER>>No offense was intended to retarded swedes, just trying to make a point

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Cloudbringer · 03-05-2001, 10:45 PM

Well, here I am Reeka, late but not from lack of interest! Just too many places to be here! Overwhelming, really. Alabama is ok by me. Hey, I'm from upstate NY and I say UPSTATE because everyone automatically thinks of NYC when you say New York. Different animal altogether up here.

Anyway, HI!

Cloudy

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Storm-Queen
StormCloud of the Black Knight

Sir Taliesin · 03-05-2001, 11:23 PM

Hey Reeka,

I live just up the road in Knoxville, TN. Go through Birmingham every year on my annual pilgramage to the "Redneck Riviera" (Panama City to you un-initiated).
Birmingham has a beautiful skyline!

I know what you mean about peoples attitudes towards where others are from. Everyone thinks of Tennessee and "Hillbilly" immediately pops to mind and "Straight forks", etc... I sure you have heard it all too. But I don't think anyone here is like that. They are much too smart for that. Not that it really matters. I don't really care what others think. I am proud of where I'm from. A lot of good things have come out of Tennessee, just like Alabama. Tennessee and Alabama for sure have some of the best college football to be had anywhere! One of those great all time rivilarys!

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Sir Taliesin

Ten Rings there are, and nine gold torcs on the battlechiefs of old...

03-06-2001, 12:55 AM

stereotypes can be fun- when i was in basic training in ft. jackson sc in 82, I had one guy believing that the reason i joined the army is because they had just finished the railroad all across montana and i had lost my job riding shotgun on the stagecoach- you should have seen the look on his face when i told him that my parents were excited about getting "indoor plumbing"

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When given a choice, take both.

Griever · 03-06-2001, 05:12 AM

If i said anything... sorry! didin't mean to! and that i am sure...

you guys all live from the usa.. well, almost! i wanna go there! mind if i go there sometime, and im near your palce, can you guys offer me some shelter?

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Tifa has her Cloud, Squall his Rinoa, Sephiroth?? hehe

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03-05-2001, 03:35 PM	#32
Lord of Alcohol Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Charlotte,NC Age: 61 Posts: 4,570	Well ummm actually nobody can understand his talking at times

03-05-2001, 03:41 PM	#33
Reeka Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: March 2, 2001 Location: Birmingham, Alabama, USA Age: 71 Posts: 3,255	No problem about the age thing. What I meant was for everybody around at the time (and had nothing to do with it) or born since then (and had nothing to do with it) it seems like its a reputation hard to live down. You're right, younger people don't think about it as much. ------------------ Reeka--The Hand of Death

03-05-2001, 03:45 PM	#34
Black Knight Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Delaware OH USA Age: 48 Posts: 3,168	Whew! Thanks, Reeka. BK

03-05-2001, 10:37 PM	#36
Moridin Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,735	What I'm supposed to drive a truck and talk like a retarded swede? Crap that is why I don't fit into MN DISCLAIMER>>No offense was intended to retarded swedes, just trying to make a point ------------------

03-05-2001, 10:45 PM	#37
Cloudbringer Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Upstate NY USA Posts: 19,737	Well, here I am Reeka, late but not from lack of interest! Just too many places to be here! Overwhelming, really. Alabama is ok by me. Hey, I'm from upstate NY and I say UPSTATE because everyone automatically thinks of NYC when you say New York. Different animal altogether up here. Anyway, HI! Cloudy ------------------ Storm-Queen StormCloud of the Black Knight

03-05-2001, 11:23 PM	#38
Sir Taliesin Silver Dragon Join Date: March 4, 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN USA Age: 62 Posts: 1,641	Hey Reeka, I live just up the road in Knoxville, TN. Go through Birmingham every year on my annual pilgramage to the "Redneck Riviera" (Panama City to you un-initiated). Birmingham has a beautiful skyline! I know what you mean about peoples attitudes towards where others are from. Everyone thinks of Tennessee and "Hillbilly" immediately pops to mind and "Straight forks", etc... I sure you have heard it all too. But I don't think anyone here is like that. They are much too smart for that. Not that it really matters. I don't really care what others think. I am proud of where I'm from. A lot of good things have come out of Tennessee, just like Alabama. Tennessee and Alabama for sure have some of the best college football to be had anywhere! One of those great all time rivilarys! ------------------ Sir Taliesin Ten Rings there are, and nine gold torcs on the battlechiefs of old...

03-06-2001, 12:55 AM	#39
JJ/newbie Guest Posts: n/a	stereotypes can be fun- when i was in basic training in ft. jackson sc in 82, I had one guy believing that the reason i joined the army is because they had just finished the railroad all across montana and i had lost my job riding shotgun on the stagecoach- you should have seen the look on his face when i told him that my parents were excited about getting "indoor plumbing" ------------------ When given a choice, take both.

03-06-2001, 05:12 AM	#40
Griever Manshoon Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Philippines Posts: 211	If i said anything... sorry! didin't mean to! and that i am sure... you guys all live from the usa.. well, almost! i wanna go there! mind if i go there sometime, and im near your palce, can you guys offer me some shelter? ------------------ Tifa has her Cloud, Squall his Rinoa, Sephiroth?? hehe

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