I poke fun at hard right wingers, not patriots. We will see, as things move forward, and this story has legs, what patriotism is. Holder will definitely be gone, and Obama will have a lot to overcome. I don't think he will be impeached, but he will be a lame duck. 2014 will tell the story. If the Senate flips, then it's a wrap.
Sure it does. and RCG's post stating that it doesn't refer to white people is ridiculous. But, and apparently this is just my opinion, calling someone a redneck isn't all that insulting - even if true. Most rednecks I know are proud to be called so, and they are some of the most trustworthy and reliable people on the Earth. I don't know any blacks (or whites) who wouldn't react extremely negatively to calling someone a porch monkey.
Porch monkey doesnt refer to EVERY black man, neither does the word n****r, according to chris rock anyways, so im sure youd be fin e with white people calling you a n****r right? <iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/f3PJF0YE-x4?feature=player_detailpage" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
I'm not trying to get you to apologize, or suggesting you should. All I'm saying is that you don't have to lower the argument to that level, because you're already right on the issues. But you certainly don't have to listen to me. You can do whatever it is you want to do And you can portray yourself in whatever manner you choose.
One of the funniest stand ups I've ever seen. Regardless, no one here would ever call a white guy a porch monkey, nor a black guy a redneck. Thus, those two words are directed to be racial in usage. Calling someone a redneck is far more benign in intent than calling someone a porch monkey. That is again, just my opinion. I think even those who openly disagree, inwardly understand. The term redneck came from some red scarf worn by southern miners back in the 1800s or something like that. It just happened to be that all were from the south, so southerner took on a similar type meaning as redneck. Porch monkey compares the receiver of the insult to an animal on a sub-human level - implying they are genetically inferior or not equal to human beings. - Professor Bath Tao
It's meant to be offensive, I don't deny that, but I've used the term to describe children playing on the porch like they were "monkey bars" (oh SHIT I DID IT AGAIN) white or black . oh I guess" monkey bars " on the playground is racist too! what about "jungle gym"? Is that exclusively racist too. OH CRAP let's see what do the manufactures call them? http://www.easternjunglegym.com/ Nope "Jungle gym" evidently is okay if you're the manufacturer
It is obvious you are getting really defensive on this front, making the leap to such silly items as jungle gyms and monkey bars - which have nothing to do with race, and everything to do with how children hang from them and such. But continue your silly rant, if it makes you feel better.
I didn't say redneck does not refer to ANY white man, it does however refer to SOME white men. I'm not worried about it really. PT is who he is, and it is what it is.
Well, actually, it would not bother me precisely for the reason of the video you posted. As they say down in the Southern US......Only a hit dog hollers.
Doesn't matter, dude. Redneck is an insult directed only towards white people, even if it isn't meant for all of them. Max was right when he called up Chris Rock's skit involving black men vs. niggers. It's the exact same parallel, with the one exception I would note is that our society accepts the word redneck far more easily, and the word itself does not have the history and malevolent intent behind it that the other does.