Is it ever o.k. to use the term "Dixie" and not be racist?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When everything is racist nothing is. Save it for when it counts, Dumbfuck.

You are a fuckist

[Anonymous]

You crazy East Coast people and your relics of a bygone era.

[Anonymous]

It is very simple if a term can be used as a racial insult; it is racist.

[Anonymous]

You liberals are nuts. Certifiable

[Anonymous]

You mean like the Dixiecrats? Fine group of racial segregationists.

[Anonymous]

I’m looking at these Dixie Cups in a new light! Have I been subtly turning my children into racists when ask them to rinse after brushing and flossing!?!!?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is very simple if a term can be used as a racial insult; it is racist.

Well there goes half the English language....

This is an absurd standard. Many, many terms can be used offensively depending on tone, intent, and context.

The vast majority of uses of the term Dixie are innocuous in meaning and intent.

[Anonymous]

You spend a lot of effort justifying why you have a country CD at your house.....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is very simple if a term can be used as a racial insult; it is racist.

Well there goes half the English language....

This is an absurd standard. Many, many terms can be used offensively depending on tone, intent, and context.

The vast majority of uses of the term Dixie are innocuous in meaning and intent.

Do you hear people calling black/AA “Dixie”?! The word Dixie is not racist. You need to f*cking chill. Also it would help you to step outside of your life experience once in a while and imagine what it might be like to be a minority in our country. You might then find some empathy and compassion for your fellow citizens.

[Anonymous]

OP here ---

This is not a "country CD" -- it is a compilation of holiday songs -- most of which are not enjoyable -- but this one I actually like.

Here is the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A8qAUAbqIo

The reason I asked is that I read a news article yesterday where an AA person said something to the effect that any use of "Dixie" has an offensive impact to it. And that made me think of this song -- which is not racist as far as I can tell, but perhaps just the use of "Dixie" is a glorification of the historical South (which doesn't bring peaceful memories to many).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A8qAUAbqIo

It's by the country group "Alabama".

[Anonymous]

oops... sorry for the double link.

[Anonymous]

OMG -- OP here .... I just played the link and see the confederate flag in it! Yikes. See, that wasn't part of the CD! And sorry for posting that link. I just found it quick on youtube without playing it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here ---

This is not a "country CD" -- it is a compilation of holiday songs -- most of which are not enjoyable -- but this one I actually like.

Here is the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A8qAUAbqIo

The reason I asked is that I read a news article yesterday where an AA person said something to the effect that any use of "Dixie" has an offensive impact to it. And that made me think of this song -- which is not racist as far as I can tell, but perhaps just the use of "Dixie" is a glorification of the historical South (which doesn't bring peaceful memories to many).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A8qAUAbqIo

It's by the country group "Alabama".

I question your taste in music, not if you’re making a racist statement.

[Anonymous]

Going to be deleting that song from my playlists today.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here ---

This is not a "country CD" -- it is a compilation of holiday songs -- most of which are not enjoyable -- but this one I actually like.

Here is the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A8qAUAbqIo

The reason I asked is that I read a news article yesterday where an AA person said something to the effect that any use of "Dixie" has an offensive impact to it. And that made me think of this song -- which is not racist as far as I can tell, but perhaps just the use of "Dixie" is a glorification of the historical South (which doesn't bring peaceful memories to many).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A8qAUAbqIo

It's by the country group "Alabama".

Are you just looking to be offended by the CD so you can tell everyone you threw it away? This is the strangest thread.