ignorance at it's best

redsk1 · 10-15-2008, 04:59 PM

That's pretty crazy but it doesn't shock me one bit. Hell I know people like that. It really pains me that people can be so stupid.

However, let's not paint all McCain supporters as being as ignorant as these folks. I know that wasn't the intent. There are going to be ignorant people no matter what party there involved with.

mheisig · 10-15-2008, 07:46 PM

I can't believe no one has pointed out the hilarious irony of the thread title.

"It's" is a contraction (e.g. it is, it has).

"Its" is a possessive pronoun.

It is true though, this is ignorance at its (ironic) best.

The Goat · 10-15-2008, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by redsk1

That's pretty crazy but it doesn't shock me one bit. Hell I know people like that. It really pains me that people can be so stupid.

However, let's not paint all McCain supporters as being as ignorant as these folks. I know that wasn't the intent. There are going to be ignorant people no matter what party there involved with.

So true redsk1. I think we can also say there are going to be ignorant people no matter what country there involved with. Living in southern Germany I was a little surprised how much the Turkish immigrants were reviled. Crime: everybody blamed the Turks. Weak economy: the Turks were driving down wages/incomes. Your wife cheating: she's f*ck!ng a Turk. (Ok the last one I didn't really hear from any Germans)

Seriously, bigotry and racism is a terrible but common piece of human nature. Really big when special people can help bridge the gap i.e. Ghandi and MLK Jr. Maybe Obama could be another but it's hard to say.

saden1 · 10-15-2008, 10:04 PM

Seems like there's no love between the Black Community in Alaska and Palin. Not a big deal really though, everyone is entitled to do as they pleases.

DynamiteRave · 10-15-2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by saden1

Seems like there's no love between the Black Community in Alaska and Palin. Not a big deal really though, everyone is entitled to do as they pleases.

Its Alaska, how many black people are really out there anyway? It'd be like me going to Montana and complaining about not catching a break.

Discrimination is wrong no matter what the circumstance but the black population out there is something like 2% or 3%... Affirmative Action really isn't gonna float too well there..

724Skinsfan · 10-16-2008, 12:38 AM

Thought I'd share a more common view of what the rural community that I'm more familiar with thinks regarding this presidential election. If you have time check more of the links on guardian.co.uk as Gary Younge, british journalist, works his way around Roanoke during the election season. Some stuff is poignant, others....not so much.

saden1 · 10-16-2008, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

Its Alaska, how many black people are really out there anyway? It'd be like me going to Montana and complaining about not catching a break.

Discrimination is wrong no matter what the circumstance but the black population out there is something like 2% or 3%... Affirmative Action really isn't gonna float too well there..

There aren't many black people there that's for sure...and no one is talking about affirmative action. I guess what I'm saying is if you don't offer an olive branch don't expect a hug.

DynamiteRave · 10-16-2008, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by saden1

There aren't many black people there that's for sure...and no one is talking about affirmative action. I guess what I'm saying is if you don't offer an olive branch don't expect a hug.

In the article it was mentioning how some people were complaining about not getting hired because they are black. I was referring to that. But I get what you're saying.

saden1 · 10-16-2008, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

In the article it was mentioning how some people were complaining about not getting hired because they are black. I was referring to that. But I get what you're saying.

I think the overall message is her cabinet lacks diversity, she wouldn't attend or send someone to Juneteenth celebration, and they couldn't partake in all the oil pipeline dealings. Are these legitimate issues? At ~4% of the population perhaps not but I wouldn't expect the black vote in Alaska if I were a Republican.

DynamiteRave · 10-16-2008, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by saden1

I think the overall message is her cabinet lacks diversity, she wouldn't attend or send someone to Juneteenth celebration, and they couldn't partake in all the oil pipeline dealings. Are these legitimate issues? At ~4% of the population perhaps not but I wouldn't expect the black vote in Alaska if I were a Republican.

Most Republicans probably don't expect the black vote period. Especially not in this election.

hooskins · 10-16-2008, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 724Skinsfan

Thought I'd share a more common view of what the rural community that I'm more familiar with thinks regarding this presidential election. If you have time check more of the links on guardian.co.uk as Gary Younge, british journalist, works his way around Roanoke during the election season. Some stuff is poignant, others....not so much.

good stuff

firstdown · 10-16-2008, 11:24 AM

Funny all these people are going out of their way to go to these small little towns to find these people to interview. Why are they not going into the inner cities to get their views?

724Skinsfan · 10-16-2008, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

Funny all these people are going out of their way to go to these small little towns to find these people to interview. Why are they not going into the inner cities to get their views?

I can't speak for "all these people" but the guy at Guardian gives his reasons for choosing Roanoke here.

DynamiteRave · 10-16-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

Funny all these people are going out of their way to go to these small little towns to find these people to interview. Why are they not going into the inner cities to get their views?

Having grown up in the inner city, I'll tell you, many people there don't care enough about politics to even warrant an interview. And can you blame them?

Granted, not caring is a type of ignorance in itself, but being terribly misinformed is far more dangerous than not giving a damn in the first place.

firstdown · 10-16-2008, 01:21 PM

I was wondering last night where has Jessie Jackson and the Ail Shaprtons of world gone durn this election? Its like they have fallen off the face of the earth. I'm just surprised they have not been on MSNBC or one of these Sunday morning shows.

10-15-2008, 04:59 PM	#16
redsk1 The Starter Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,351	Re: ignorance at it's best That's pretty crazy but it doesn't shock me one bit. Hell I know people like that. It really pains me that people can be so stupid. However, let's not paint all McCain supporters as being as ignorant as these folks. I know that wasn't the intent. There are going to be ignorant people no matter what party there involved with.

10-15-2008, 07:46 PM	#17
mheisig The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Southeast Age: 41 Posts: 2,119	Re: ignorance at it's best I can't believe no one has pointed out the hilarious irony of the thread title. "It's" is a contraction (e.g. it is, it has). "Its" is a possessive pronoun. It is true though, this is ignorance at its (ironic) best. __________________ Your post count, reputation score, popularity ranking, VIP tag or funny signature has no bearing on how I value you as an individual.

10-15-2008, 10:04 PM	#19
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: ignorance at it's best Seems like there's no love between the Black Community in Alaska and Palin. Not a big deal really though, everyone is entitled to do as they pleases. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

10-16-2008, 12:38 AM	#21
724Skinsfan Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,508	Re: ignorance at it's best Thought I'd share a more common view of what the rural community that I'm more familiar with thinks regarding this presidential election. If you have time check more of the links on guardian.co.uk as Gary Younge, british journalist, works his way around Roanoke during the election season. Some stuff is poignant, others....not so much. __________________ "I hope I'm getting better. I hope you haven't seen my best." - Jim Zorn

10-16-2008, 11:24 AM	#27
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: ignorance at it's best Funny all these people are going out of their way to go to these small little towns to find these people to interview. Why are they not going into the inner cities to get their views?

10-16-2008, 01:21 PM	#30
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: ignorance at it's best I was wondering last night where has Jessie Jackson and the Ail Shaprtons of world gone durn this election? Its like they have fallen off the face of the earth. I'm just surprised they have not been on MSNBC or one of these Sunday morning shows.

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