[ladysycamore]

Originally Posted by ladysycamore
But why ask those who are not of those ethnicites? It's always good to go to the source.

I'm beginning to see a pattern here.

Really? I was just thinking the same of you.

Do you really have any answers of your own?

M'kay...

Do you actually have an informed opinion based on research or study or do you just glom on to the most recent tidbit or the most strident voice of protest?

*shrugs* I thought an opinion was an opinion no matter where it came from.

As far as sources, I believe that I have read enough history to be sure of the accomplishments of the non-black groups in my previous question, my point was to ask whether you actually have any clue of the accomplishments of the group that you are so busy trumpeting about.

"Originally Posted by Troubleshooter
What exactly is a people?
What do Italians have to be proud of?
What do Spaniards have to be proud of?
What do Chinese have to be proud of?
What do blacks have to be proud of?

YOU asked those questions, and IIRC, you asked them of Sycamore and NOT me. Boy, for someone who like to study, you sure ask a lot of questions that I wouldn't have expected for someone of your expertise.

Oh and BTW, yes I DO have a clue of the accomplishments of various ethnic groups, thanks.

Originally Posted by ladysycamore
And if you can't beat 'em or join 'em...then do your own damn thing.

So it's a case of sandlot politics?

You said it, not me. I was being somewhat facetious anyway..damn!

Originally Posted by ladysycamore
AAAANYway, there are just some things that I may mention that you will not possibly relate to in a way that another Af/American will relate to. (and NOOO I don't mean "studying" or "discussing" either!!)

So you're going to further perpetuate the stereotype by pretending that that whole "black thing" is a good thing and that people should just not try to understand?

LOL, again your assumptions.
Never said it was "good" or "bad". It just "is". You can try to understand all you damn well want to. That doesn't mean that you will. And wow, sometimes, it's OKAYYYY to not understand everyone and everything! Whatta concept! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Originally Posted by ladysycamore
Not to say that ALL Af/Ams will necessarily relate, but I'd be willing to bet that they would have SOME kind of recognition/connection in some way. I just don't see why that's so "upsetting" to some people.

I think that both camps have enough crossover members that that doesn't hold water.

"Crossover" is great, but that's not what I was talking about. Sure, there are some things that all/any group can relate to, and find some common ground, but there will be *some* things that we will not relate to when it comes to certain parts of various cultures. I'm talking about connections on a deeper level than just "studying" and "discussing".

Oh, btw, you (and anyone else) are officially invited to our Kwanzaa Celebration on The Bosque . Remember, the day after Christmas is "Umoja":

(Unity)
To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation and race.

Habari gani!