Be honest - is there a specific group in which you are prejudiced?

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Anonymous wrote:Raving Dems. they sound like little children. And they pout so when someone does not agree with their point.

You must be one of the undereducated knuckle-dragging cretins who subscribe to Faux Noise. We feel embarrassed you exist and wish your kind would be gassed.

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These posts are hilarious.

Im an upperclass latina though youd never guess it because everyone in the US meshes us with the hillbilly latinos who pack the neighbors streets with 10 big suvs, live with 10 or 20 people, act rebellious and stupid even when they are illegal in this country. Very shameful for me and other upper class south americans to be compared to those redneck latins.

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Anonymous wrote:Indians and I'm even married to one!! The thing that is most off-putting about them for me is how openly materialistic and money-obsessed most of them seem to be, and so unashamed of it too. When ever I'm around Indians they mostly talk about money, Dubai, expensive cars, expensive holidays or who we know that is rich. They also don't find it rude to ask people very plainly if they are rich.

Another thing that I find strange, but not necessarily annoying is how submissive they can be around people in positions of power, yet so nasty to people less important than them. I think in school and workplace environments Indians are more prone than others to ganging up on and bullying the weaker people and then being scared of their superiors (whether it be a teacher in school, boss at work or more popular person). They talk to their bosses and teachers as if they are scared of them or as if they are slaves talking to their masters, even though that's not how the relationship is meant to be in western working or learning environments I find this just completely bizarre.

And the women sometimes give me dirty looks when I'm with my Indian husband.

Do your Indian children know how prejudiced you are towards them? And to expect those thoughts and prejudices throughout their life from people like you?

Are you thinking they won't get those prejudices because they're only half of that awful Indian genetics?

Sad that you are consciously or subconsciously instilling self hate into them.

Oh please. Sounds like she will teach them not to have the bad traits. My sister has somewhat redneck inlaws and she teaches her children that some of the words grandpa uses are not allowed. This mom will probably teach her kids that there are some things about the in-laws that you don't want to emulate, and why. That's just good parenting.

No, she generalized these traits to an entire nationality, a nationality that her children share. Not just some traits that grandma and grandpa have that are annoying.

The question of this thread is " is there a specific group in which you are prejudiced?". Her answer is Indians. Not "redneck" Indians, not materialistic people in general. Indians. Part of her children's heritage.

Disgusting.

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Anonymous wrote:My Dad was a Military Officer. So I have to be careful with my attitude about Enlisted Military. I naturally look down on them since I spent my entire childhood being very aware of difference between Officers and Enlisted. Totally realize it's BS

I know nothing about such things. Can you expand on the difference between officers and enlisted?

Think White Collar vs. Blue Collar. Officers are college educated, do desk jobs or things like Pilot. Enlisted aren't college educated, more hands on jobs like mechanic.

The military makes it very clear that Officers are better--an Officer in uniform can go to the front of the line at the Commissary (grocery store) or hospital ER. One time, as I was sick and had a fever, I had to wait for my Dad to change into uniform so once we got to the ER we would be seen first. As a child, you know which kid's Dads outrank your Dad.

I'm sure that this is true in general, but there are enlisted men with jobs requiring intellect. My cousin was a translator in the marines and went through intensive language learning courses to quickly learn Arabic and later Pashto. I'm sure there are other examples.

My son enlisted and has a college degree. He enlisted because he was then able to choose his area of specialty instead of just being assigned. He also wanted the experience of the enlisted man if he decided to go the officer route.
While most enlisted people probably do not have college degrees, this does not mean they lack intellect. Many could not afford college. I have met some very intelligent enlisted soldiers.

Outside of the military, you can "work your way up". Like the CEO who never graduated college (like Bill Gates). But in the military, I find it odd that once you are enlisted, you're always "lower" then the officers, no matter how high a person goes up in his/her career.

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Oh please. Sounds like she will teach them not to have the bad traits. My sister has somewhat redneck inlaws and she teaches her children that some of the words grandpa uses are not allowed. This mom will probably teach her kids that there are some things about the in-laws that you don't want to emulate, and why. That's just good parenting.




No, she generalized these traits to an entire nationality, a nationality that her children share. Not just some traits that grandma and grandpa have that are annoying.

The question of this thread is " is there a specific group in which you are prejudiced?". Her answer is Indians. Not "redneck" Indians, not materialistic people in general. Indians. Part of her children's heritage.

Disgusting.






Are you indian? If not, you wouldnt understand.

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People with made-up names. Speaks volumes about where they are coming from, and their likely beliefs and behaviors.

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Anonymous wrote:My Dad was a Military Officer. So I have to be careful with my attitude about Enlisted Military. I naturally look down on them since I spent my entire childhood being very aware of difference between Officers and Enlisted. Totally realize it's BS

I know nothing about such things. Can you expand on the difference between officers and enlisted?

Think White Collar vs. Blue Collar. Officers are college educated, do desk jobs or things like Pilot. Enlisted aren't college educated, more hands on jobs like mechanic.

The military makes it very clear that Officers are better--an Officer in uniform can go to the front of the line at the Commissary (grocery store) or hospital ER. One time, as I was sick and had a fever, I had to wait for my Dad to change into uniform so once we got to the ER we would be seen first. As a child, you know which kid's Dads outrank your Dad.

I'm sure that this is true in general, but there are enlisted men with jobs requiring intellect. My cousin was a translator in the marines and went through intensive language learning courses to quickly learn Arabic and later Pashto. I'm sure there are other examples.

My son enlisted and has a college degree. He enlisted because he was then able to choose his area of specialty instead of just being assigned. He also wanted the experience of the enlisted man if he decided to go the officer route.
While most enlisted people probably do not have college degrees, this does not mean they lack intellect. Many could not afford college. I have met some very intelligent enlisted soldiers.

Outside of the military, you can "work your way up". Like the CEO who never graduated college (like Bill Gates). But in the military, I find it odd that once you are enlisted, you're always "lower" then the officers, no matter how high a person goes up in his/her career.

Well if I enlist in the reserves even with 3 degrees i would still be looked at loke crap?

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Anonymous wrote:Raving Dems. they sound like little children. And they pout so when someone does not agree with their point.

You must be one of the undereducated knuckle-dragging cretins who subscribe to Faux Noise. We feel embarrassed you exist and wish your kind would be gassed.

Perfect example. Gassed? really?

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People who are on their smartphones ALL THE TIME: in the car driving, at a stoplight, walking their dog, while on vacation, taking selfies, stopping mid conversation to check why their phone alerted them, and basically using every available second to check their phone, in the grocery store, at the pool, during lunch, at the movies before the show, you get the picture.

You're missing out on creating relationships with people, noticing cute things that your child does, and maintaining relationships with people in your life when you are "just looking at your phone for a second".

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Anonymous wrote:Hmmmm...would I rather stay somewhere and struggle to find two nickels to rub together in an environment rampant with chaos and violence or go someplace where I could earn some money and increase the odds of living a decent life?

Wow...that's a tough choice.

Seriously. People forget that our ancestors the came here also tended t stock together in groups and not assimilate. My Italian grandparents spoke broken English at best. Americans flock to other countries to become expats and don't always bother learning the native language.

Yes, but the difference with European immigrants is that usually all of the generations following the immigrant generation spoke English. And, in fact, most could barely speak their parents' tongue. There was great pressure put on them to speak English. By contrast, it seems like the children and grandchildren of Spanish-speaking immigrants are still speaking a lot of Spanish. There is no pressure on them to learn English. You can just "oprima numero dos para Espanol."

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Anonymous wrote:Raving Dems. they sound like little children. And they pout so when someone does not agree with their point.

You must be one of the undereducated knuckle-dragging cretins who subscribe to Faux Noise. We feel embarrassed you exist and wish your kind would be gassed.

Nazi much?

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Anonymous wrote:Hmmmm...would I rather stay somewhere and struggle to find two nickels to rub together in an environment rampant with chaos and violence or go someplace where I could earn some money and increase the odds of living a decent life?

Wow...that's a tough choice.

Seriously. People forget that our ancestors the came here also tended t stock together in groups and not assimilate. My Italian grandparents spoke broken English at best. Americans flock to other countries to become expats and don't always bother learning the native language.

Yes, but the difference with European immigrants is that usually all of the generations following the immigrant generation spoke English. And, in fact, most could barely speak their parents' tongue. There was great pressure put on them to speak English. By contrast, it seems like the children and grandchildren of Spanish-speaking immigrants are still speaking a lot of Spanish. There is no pressure on them to learn English. You can just "oprima numero dos para Espanol."

I don't think this is true. With any immigrant, the first generation that is born here generally speaks the home language and English. Then the second generation speaks primarily English, with a varying degree of the home language in order to communicate with grandparents are others. Then third generation, all English, not as interested in home language. They taught this in school at one point, it differs with families but is generally accurate.

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Anonymous wrote:Hmmmm...would I rather stay somewhere and struggle to find two nickels to rub together in an environment rampant with chaos and violence or go someplace where I could earn some money and increase the odds of living a decent life?

Wow...that's a tough choice.

Seriously. People forget that our ancestors the came here also tended t stock together in groups and not assimilate. My Italian grandparents spoke broken English at best. Americans flock to other countries to become expats and don't always bother learning the native language.

Yes, but the difference with European immigrants is that usually all of the generations following the immigrant generation spoke English. And, in fact, most could barely speak their parents' tongue. There was great pressure put on them to speak English. By contrast, it seems like the children and grandchildren of Spanish-speaking immigrants are still speaking a lot of Spanish. There is no pressure on them to learn English. You can just "oprima numero dos para Espanol."

Not really. Its the parents who speak broke english and the kids often leave their mother tongue and only speak english at home and school. Growing up I refused as a 5 year old to speak english at home so my parents could learn it better. I spoke only english at school born raised in nw dc. Im now fluent in both languages so fluent latins cant believe I am US born! Also englisg lit was my fav class thru high school and college.

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Anonymous wrote:Hmmmm...would I rather stay somewhere and struggle to find two nickels to rub together in an environment rampant with chaos and violence or go someplace where I could earn some money and increase the odds of living a decent life?

Wow...that's a tough choice.

Seriously. People forget that our ancestors the came here also tended t stock together in groups and not assimilate. My Italian grandparents spoke broken English at best. Americans flock to other countries to become expats and don't always bother learning the native language.

Yes, but the difference with European immigrants is that usually all of the generations following the immigrant generation spoke English. And, in fact, most could barely speak their parents' tongue. There was great pressure put on them to speak English. By contrast, it seems like the children and grandchildren of Spanish-speaking immigrants are still speaking a lot of Spanish. There is no pressure on them to learn English. You can just "oprima numero dos para Espanol."

I don't see this IRL at all. I'm a non-hispanic immigrant, and most immigrants I know struggle with getting their children to speak the native languages of their parents. English is prevalent. Once kids go to school, it's all over. If one parent is American born and raised, it's all over much faster LOL

Anyway, kudos to Spanish kids who actually speak Spanish. Or rather, kudos to their families. Most immigrants' kids grow up understanding a bit of 'mother tongue', they loose it completely by 3rd generation. It is really unfortunate.

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Anonymous wrote:My Dad was a Military Officer. So I have to be careful with my attitude about Enlisted Military. I naturally look down on them since I spent my entire childhood being very aware of difference between Officers and Enlisted. Totally realize it's BS

I know nothing about such things. Can you expand on the difference between officers and enlisted?

Think White Collar vs. Blue Collar. Officers are college educated, do desk jobs or things like Pilot. Enlisted aren't college educated, more hands on jobs like mechanic.

The military makes it very clear that Officers are better--an Officer in uniform can go to the front of the line at the Commissary (grocery store) or hospital ER. One time, as I was sick and had a fever, I had to wait for my Dad to change into uniform so once we got to the ER we would be seen first. As a child, you know which kid's Dads outrank your Dad.

I'm sure that this is true in general, but there are enlisted men with jobs requiring intellect. My cousin was a translator in the marines and went through intensive language learning courses to quickly learn Arabic and later Pashto. I'm sure there are other examples.

My son enlisted and has a college degree. He enlisted because he was then able to choose his area of specialty instead of just being assigned. He also wanted the experience of the enlisted man if he decided to go the officer route.
While most enlisted people probably do not have college degrees, this does not mean they lack intellect. Many could not afford college. I have met some very intelligent enlisted soldiers.

Outside of the military, you can "work your way up". Like the CEO who never graduated college (like Bill Gates). But in the military, I find it odd that once you are enlisted, you're always "lower" then the officers, no matter how high a person goes up in his/her career.

Well if I enlist in the reserves even with 3 degrees i would still be looked at loke crap?

Actually, depending on the timeline of your three degrees, you might be too old to enlist in the military

In your case, depending on your degrees, there is a good chance you would go in as an officer and not enlisted.

Also, if you enlist and earn a degree from a university, you can apply for officer training and become an officer. The common term is "prior enlisted" and there are quote a few officers who fall in this realm.