Are you racist?

greenmachine88

I'm a little bit racist, I'll admit, it's almost normal in this country in this day and age.

Links234

it's almost normal? I hope you're kidding

no I'm not racist and I'm happy that I don't know anyone who is

amacachi

I'm not racist but, sometimes I am.

old_aussie

I'm not racist, as long as they don't move into my street.:rolleyes:

YouTalkinToMe

I cant even do a spoon and egg race.

Improbable

Only towards people of my own race. Does that count?

Killer Pigeon

When I was in Chicago, this black guy said to me "So, do you drink Guinness?". I replied; "Do you eat KFC?".

Improbable

Killer Pigeon wrote: »

When I was in Chicago, this black guy said to me "So, do you drink Guinness?". I replied; "Do you eat KFC?".

So that's a yes then.

Senna

Not really a racist, but it's hard to beat a good racist joke.

Ruu_Old

The secret is to say that you're prejudiced against all races.

KidKeith89

Improbable wrote: »

So that's a yes then.

How does that make him racist? He's just using a stereotype like the black chap did.

Improbable

KidKeith89 wrote: »

How does that make him racist? He's just using a stereotype like the black chap did.

Meant that in regard to the Guinness comment.

Adriatic

It appears some people don't even know what racist is.

KidKeith89

Adriatic wrote: »

It appears some people don't even know what racist is.

True.

DOC09UNAM

Love a good racist joke.

But have many a black friend.

stoneill

I'm not racist - I hate everyone equally.

greenmachine88

I don't even mind most black folk it's just a lot of black women seem very rude and arrogant, not to mention they're inferior to us mighty whitey's :pac:

KidKeith89

On a more serious note, I don't think Irish people are generally racist. I've never heard from a black Irish person (that was born and raised in Ireland I mean) that they've experienced racist slurs or anything like that. Obviously the recession is affecting people's opinions on non-nationals, particularly Nigerians - we all hear the comments of Nigerians not working, cheating the social welfare system, etc. (Which could very well be true, or not.)

Irish people just don't like seeing non-nationals being taken care off when there are Irish people suffering. It has nothing to do with skin colour, but where a person is from; there is a difference obviously.

Brendog

You'd like to know wouldn't ya hippie!

Killer Pigeon

Improbable wrote: »

Meant that in regard to the Guinness comment.

Yes, I drink Guinness, it's just a mere coincidence that I'm also Irish.

markesmith

Not in the slightest bit racist.

However :rolleyes:

The tinkers really get my goat </rabblerabble>

Also, anyone who took your jobs, I guess I got a problem with them. Though they probably took your jobs on the basis of meritocracy.

I'm not racist at all, I don't think.

There are definitely some people who live up to poor stereotypes (the rude/arrogant black women, etc.) but sure you'll find that in every race.

There's an extremely racist woman living near me, who seems to love giving abuse to any black people around the place. That said, though, I haven't seen her around in a while. Hopefully she moved.

To be honest, I'd be the kinda person that gets quite uncomfortable when someone makes a racist comment in my presence.

aurelius79

I'm a bit of a racist but anything over 1 km and I'm out. A lazy racist I guess.

fizzynicenice

greenmachine88 wrote: »

I'm a little bit racist, I'll admit, it's almost normal in this country in this day and age.

yeah. well racist.
sorry Mom, sorry God.

MIN2511

To a certain degree we are all racists!
What bogs me is what some people define as racism; telling another white person to go back home isn't racism!! Can't remember the word for it but it's definitely not racism

KTRIC

What I love is the auld race card, everyone bar white caucasians get one and get to use it when they like.

Amazingly enough I can't accuse a non-white person in Ireland of being a racist or lodge a complaint with the Gardai against them.

bonerm

I'm not racist. Some of my best bus drivers are black.

Mister men

Yes. Most people are in one way or another even if they are unable to admit it. People are tribal it's in our genes.

Slunk

I work with a lot of different nationalities and they are all nice people. But as soon as i dislike a person from another nationality i become racist in many peoples eyes. Just because i dislike or have an issue with one black person say, doesn't make me racist. And i do dislike certain people like black women , sleazy Pakistani / Indian men, travellers. I also hate white social welfare merchants. I actually hate a lot of people.

Terry

Yes, but like all racists, I also hate myself.

Cakes.

I hate when non nationals talk really loud and start shouting in their own language and act like they own the place.

Cakes.

MIN2511 wrote: »

To a certain degree we are all racists!
What bogs me is what some people define as racism; telling another white person to go back home isn't racism!! Can't remember the word for it but it's definitely not racism

Is it bigotism ?

Muckie

Personally i like to give everyone the benefit of the doubt.

I don't like the loud Nigerian women, who haggle and shout about the

price of things. Also i get annoyed when i see them with their "gaggle"

of kids(who they don't seem to be able to control or really care how

annoying their bein). Must try harder.

bonerm

I'd love if there was a clearer distinction between prejudices against nationalities/cultures rather than mere genetics.

For instance I prefer and get on better with black Irish people than white South Africans and many people would give you a pass for having that attitude. However conversely I prefer and get on better white Irish people than black Nigerians. Now suddenly I'm racist.

Porridgemonster

I never had any contact with Blacks,Africans,etc until 9 or 10 years ago when the State decided they were going to house them in guesthouses and centres near my town.
I said to myself,Ahh sure the poor feckers,they are coming over here to make a new life and fair play to them.They came,the males made bee-lines for any girls that wouldnt usually of got much male attention,if ya know what i mean ;) and sure enough nine months later a little beige dude born and father fecks off with his new Irish passport
Over time I met loads of them,they told me they were from Ghana,Ivory Coast,Nigeria fleeing persecution and I heard loads of sad stories and there teenage kids had English accents LOL. We are a country of eejits,we really are and boy do they know it ! Am I racist ?? Yes,I can honestly say I cant stand them now ! Im not too proud to say I dislike people,but I can say Ive had more negative dealings with them rather than positive.
I await the abuse,but Im only being honest with ye from my experiences :cool:

Muckie

Muckie wrote: »

I don't like the loud Nigerian women, who haggle and shout about the

price of things.

Duno about you but I don't like anyone who unnecessarily yells a lot anyway, regardless of colour

I had to laugh one day when meeting grandfather after a quartet rehearsal
He sees one of the girls "omg she's black..."
me: "eh... oh yeah... so she is... so?"

Rocky_Dennis

Im not racist but i used to work with a guy who was up in court for been drunk and disorderly. Lets say he wasnt the sharpest tool in the box. He went into a kebab house after a night out. The bouncer left him in but when he got to the counter, they wouldnt serve him. They were ready to close. He lost the head saying to the man behind the counter " all i want is a kebab you paki b@stard". He wouldnt leave when they asked him so they called the guards. Guards arrived and he said to them" the bouncer left me in and the paki cnut behind the counter wont give me a kebab". Was arrested for being drunk and disorderly and failing to comply with garda directions. Up in court awhile later, when judge asked him what happened, he told him the story and at the end he said" i swear judge, im no RACISIM, i have never been a RACISM but if wanting a kebab is been a RACISM, then i am a RACISM" I fell around the place laughing when he was telling me the story, dead serious telling me about been a racism, didnt have the heart to tell him its racist and not racism.

Andrewh1984

Andrewh1984 wrote: »

Im not racist but

lol

if wanting a kebab is been a RACISM...
dead serious telling me about been a racism, didnt have the heart to tell him its racist and not racism.

I don't know if I have the heart to tell you it's "being" and not "been"

easyeason3

I don't think I'm racist but if a black/ chinese pisses me off then i'll comment in my own head about that black fcuker or that chinky pr!ck.

derfderf

I don't know if this qualifies, maybe a little, but if i have change and see someone begging i'll always give them about a euro or so. Except for one particular group.
I'm sure everyone can guess which group i'm talking about.

storm2811

I'd say no, there's dickheads everywhere, regardless of colour!
But sure we've all laughed at the odd racist joke now and again..:pac:

BattyInNZ

bonerm wrote: »

I'd love if there was a clearer distinction between prejudices against nationalities/cultures rather than mere genetics.

For instance I prefer and get on better with black Irish people than white South Africans and many people would give you a pass for having that attitude. However conversely I prefer and get on better white Irish people than black Nigerians. Now suddenly I'm racist.

I live in New Zealand (we have a large SA population) and I can tell ye it's easier to get on with anyone than it is to get on with white South Africans! I think most Irish people would have a problem really. Arrogance doesn't sit comfortably on our shoulders.

I grew up in a home where we were encouraged to be nice to the 'travellers' and I'm really proud that my parents were that kind and understanding. As far as I've always been concerned, if you're a git you're a git, no matter what colour you are or where you live or have come from.

mikemac

If rap artists like Jay-Z are going to include n****r in their songs then I don't how it's become an abhorrent term for others to use. So what's the double standard?
If used in the right context I don't see any issue at all.

I know someone is going to post a Chris Rock video now

Minstrel27

derfderf wrote: »

I don't know if this qualifies, maybe a little, but if i have change and see someone begging i'll always give them about a euro or so. Except for one particular group.
I'm sure everyone can guess which group i'm talking about.

Black people?

feelingstressed wrote: »

If rap artists like Jay-Z are going to include n****r in their songs then I don't how it's becomes an abhorrent term for others to use.
If used in a joking context I don't see any issue at all

I know someone is going to post a Chris Rock video now

How about a Michael Bolton video?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiO313nYKt0

Ollchailin

I think what we're all trying to say is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHKIMOgoJoU

rebel10

Cakesofrice wrote: »

I hate when non nationals talk really loud and start shouting in their own language and act like they own the place.

I hate when Irish nationals talk really loud and start shouting in their own language and act like they own the place.

3hn2givr7mx1sc

Ah yeah, a bit.

Nodin

Cakesofrice wrote: »

I hate when non nationals talk really loud and start shouting in their own language and act like they own the place.

How do you 'act like you own the place', as a matter of interest....?

storm2811

feelingstressed wrote: »

If rap artists like Jay-Z are going to include n****r in their songs then I don't how it's become an abhorrent term for others to use. So what's the double standard?
If used in the right context I don't see any issue at all.

I know someone is going to post a Chris Rock video now

Whats the right context?
This?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixxKKPkxz5o

:pac:
I do say it when I'm singing along to stuff, on my own though, except for that time I was walking down the street singing Straight outta Compton out loud and didn't realise..seriously.:o

rooney111

i sometimes feel that some black people use the 'victim of racism' card to gain an advantage in life.much like them 'holy' travellers with their rosery beads in one hand and a crowbar in the other nicking some lads stuff.im not a racist but do enjoy a black man joke as much as any paddy joke.ill mix with people i like regardless of their colour

thebaz

BattyInNZ wrote: »

I live in New Zealand (we have a large SA population) and I can tell ye it's easier to get on with anyone than it is to get on with white South Africans! I think most Irish people would have a problem really. Arrogance doesn't sit comfortably on our shoulders.

I feel the same about Eastern Europeans here in Ireland - I have had some great black friends , skin colour or religious background means little to me - but in general I find most Eastern Europeans have a superior arrogant manner , where they think they are better than us Irish and that gets up my goat - when i state this I'm deemed racist , so i don't know