Racism in Britain today. - Page 16

lacroupade · 26-01-2011, 15:00

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Originally Posted by jace

it werent really a joke it was just the calling the somali guys pirates more of a jokey comment they were fine with it yet the stoopid irish fella reported a racist comment and the sky fell in lol! the end result after about 3 weeks of investigating .......bugger all a susgestion that pirate wasnt realy and apropiate comment!

ah with you now. yeah I agree its all got a bit out of hand with nonsense like that.

26-01-2011, 15:02

i would have understood if the sommali fellas felt upset but for the irish fella to go say sommat seened pathectic lol

26-01-2011, 15:34

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/b...all-me-a-pykey
these peoples been on recieving end of racisym but are they now being racist?
you have to admit there right about keeping there kids safe from drug dealers etc but is this gonna stand em in good sted for the future,especialy as new government has told councils they do not have to provide safe places for them! is that not racist in itself? and creating more problems as these people will have to stay somewhere,my mrs had a brillant answer she was going to buy a field get planning for touring caravan park,trouble is you can only stay (legally) 28 days no problem you buy the field next door and do same and they can move from yours to mine! bloody hell i thought where did thaty idea come from lol!

(RIP) PLANK · 26-01-2011, 15:45

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Originally Posted by jace

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/b...all-me-a-pykey
these peoples been on recieving end of racisym but are they now being racist?
you have to admit there right about keeping there kids safe from drug dealers etc but is this gonna stand em in good sted for the future,especialy as new government has told councils they do not have to provide safe places for them! is that not racist in itself? and creating more problems as these people will have to stay somewhere,my mrs had a brillant answer she was going to buy a field get planning for touring caravan park,trouble is you can only stay (legally) 28 days no problem you buy the field next door and do same and they can move from yours to mine! bloody hell i thought where did thaty idea come from lol!

this is such a complicated issue Jace it's beyond the scope of a thread like this, or even a forum like this. These programs were both disappointing, as they were mostly edited to show the people featured in a bad light. And hugely encouraging, as they only feature Irish Traveler's an prove that some Traveler's cultures are still beyond the reach of the media

(RIP) PLANK · 26-01-2011, 15:55

I've been called worse than a 'tit' before and I'm sure i will be again.

I think these threads are informative, entertaining, and valuable - because!

If you banned racists, it would just give them an excuse for moaning about 'P.C, gone mad' etc. etc.and then they would never get to see an alternative point of view.

I am sorry Larson has gone (if he has gone) maybe he was jest having a bad day and this was a bit too intense for him? As i must admit, some of the contributers are old hands at this, and as friends on and off this site feel more able to say what they think, knowing each others 'tolerance level'

for example, if Jace called me a 'fat tosser' i would just laugh and call him one back - but some people might find it offensive

(RIP) PLANK · 26-01-2011, 15:57

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Originally Posted by Thomas-the-Terrano2

hell, what have missed off line couple of days backing up my data online
pre restore!

think names can be divisive?

part of many problems is the term paki, when used for anyone from asian
descent.

historically, i believe pakistan was part of india, then gained independence.

paskistaniis may be generally muslim though not 100%, just as indians might
be sikh or other.

guess bit like a brit being called a frog or a crout, even french or german
you'd likely take offence...

now combine with f'ing what ever, and its all going down hill faster than
gravity!

best approach do as you would be done to.

I think, a lot of Pakistani people have an issue with the term P*ki for a whole other reason, which i will expand on by PM but I'm not going to give out any ammunition for people to abuse them further.

26-01-2011, 16:38

if Jace called me a 'fat tosser' i would just laugh and call him one back - but some people might find it offensive
i resemble that remark lol!
http://www.travellerstimes.org.uk/bl...d-502ea80ed8fa your not alone plank!

(RIP) PLANK · 26-01-2011, 18:19

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Originally Posted by jace

if Jace called me a 'fat tosser' i would just laugh and call him one back - but some people might find it offensive
i resemble that remark lol!
http://www.travellerstimes.org.uk/bl...d-502ea80ed8fa your not alone plank!

excellent story Jace, I subscribe to the TT and get it in hard copy. My feelings are mirrored by that article

extreme-4x4 · 26-01-2011, 20:56

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Originally Posted by lacroupade

too true.

A funny story.....my best mate is from Trinidad....

oh well bloody thanks pal...... now im offended

pmsl

extreme-4x4 · 26-01-2011, 20:57

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Originally Posted by PLANK

I think, a lot of Pakistani people have an issue with the term P*ki for a whole other reason, which i will expand on by PM but I'm not going to give out any ammunition for people to abuse them further.

me too please

lacroupade · 26-01-2011, 23:40

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Originally Posted by extreme-4x4

oh well bloody thanks pal...... now im offended

pmsl

whats up second best mate PMSL!

extreme-4x4 · 26-01-2011, 23:48

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Originally Posted by lacroupade

whats up second best mate PMSL!

you know what BEST friend .... nothing wrong with it at all

lacroupade · 26-01-2011, 23:52

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Originally Posted by extreme-4x4

you know what BEST friend .... nothing wrong with it at all

thats just sad, where did all the others go?!

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 31-01-2011, 22:45

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Originally Posted by PLANK

excellent story Jace, I subscribe to the TT and get it in hard copy. My feelings are mirrored by that article

have to agree, was frankly extreme titilation, and probably put understanding back
years.

lacroupade · 31-01-2011, 23:34

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Originally Posted by Thomas-the-Terrano2

have to agree, was frankly extreme titilation, and probably put understanding back
years.

But put it in context; it was probably a good portrayal of the irish traveller community, even if it was onloy the tip of the iceberg so to speak

....but in all honesty, who on earth is likely to encounter a genuine Roma on the road in this day and age?

My point being, I'm not sure what the scale of any setback is TBH?

26-01-2011, 15:02	#227
jace Guest Posts: n/a	i would have understood if the sommali fellas felt upset but for the irish fella to go say sommat seened pathectic lol

26-01-2011, 15:34	#228
jace Guest Posts: n/a	http://www.channel4.com/programmes/b...all-me-a-pykey these peoples been on recieving end of racisym but are they now being racist? you have to admit there right about keeping there kids safe from drug dealers etc but is this gonna stand em in good sted for the future,especialy as new government has told councils they do not have to provide safe places for them! is that not racist in itself? and creating more problems as these people will have to stay somewhere,my mrs had a brillant answer she was going to buy a field get planning for touring caravan park,trouble is you can only stay (legally) 28 days no problem you buy the field next door and do same and they can move from yours to mine! bloody hell i thought where did thaty idea come from lol!

26-01-2011, 15:55	#230
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	I've been called worse than a 'tit' before and I'm sure i will be again. I think these threads are informative, entertaining, and valuable - because! If you banned racists, it would just give them an excuse for moaning about 'P.C, gone mad' etc. etc.and then they would never get to see an alternative point of view. I am sorry Larson has gone (if he has gone) maybe he was jest having a bad day and this was a bit too intense for him? As i must admit, some of the contributers are old hands at this, and as friends on and off this site feel more able to say what they think, knowing each others 'tolerance level' for example, if Jace called me a 'fat tosser' i would just laugh and call him one back - but some people might find it offensive

26-01-2011, 16:38	#232
jace Guest Posts: n/a	if Jace called me a 'fat tosser' i would just laugh and call him one back - but some people might find it offensive i resemble that remark lol! http://www.travellerstimes.org.uk/bl...d-502ea80ed8fa your not alone plank!