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

[Anonymous]

It comes from Mason-Dixon and is associated with the Confederate flag, but since its usually used in an artistic or historical manner, this liberal is okay with it. I have zero "Dixies" to delete from my playlists anyway.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am very liberal and I generally don't like country music. But, on one of those free Xmas music CDs that we got in the mail (time life CD's ... I think they came from Coldwell Banker real estate b/c we rented a condo in Ocean City from CB), there was a country song called "Christmas in Dixie" === and I always liked it.

Is it o.k. to like a song with the word "Dixie" in it? Or should I not listen to it? The song is all about "snow in the pines... merry christmas from Dixie, and peace on earth tonight..." type of stuff.

Dixie was a pre Civil War term popularized in New Orleans and eventually spread to the rest of the south. It is from the southern Civil War era of slavery so using the word in any context is racist.

This.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am very liberal and I generally don't like country music. But, on one of those free Xmas music CDs that we got in the mail (time life CD's ... I think they came from Coldwell Banker real estate b/c we rented a condo in Ocean City from CB), there was a country song called "Christmas in Dixie" === and I always liked it.

Is it o.k. to like a song with the word "Dixie" in it? Or should I not listen to it? The song is all about "snow in the pines... merry christmas from Dixie, and peace on earth tonight..." type of stuff.

Dixie was a pre Civil War term popularized in New Orleans and eventually spread to the rest of the south. It is from the southern Civil War era of slavery so using the word in any context is racist.

Well, since I work with someone who's name is "Dixie," I guess you're incorrect.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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.

Just let him/her delete it. I love that song and love the group Alabama, and I'm not even close to being racist.

[Anonymous]

You love that song because you're a ..... wait for it..... racist!

[Anonymous]

Are you all talking about the original Dixie (the Civil War song, "I wish I was in Dixie") OR the song Dixieland Delight by Alabama.

The first could be considered racist becomes it is sometimes associated with the Confederate Flag, but the second is just a "feel-good" song about some lovin' on a Tennessee night. Nothing racist about it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: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.

Quick! To your safe space!

[Anonymous]

No, what you heard OP was The Dixie Chicks (who are liberal) singing. Nice deflection attempt but I'm not buying it. It's a cute song. I like the Radar range reference in particular. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V-6xoqGJuA

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are you all talking about the original Dixie (the Civil War song, "I wish I was in Dixie") OR the song Dixieland Delight by Alabama.

The first could be considered racist becomes it is sometimes associated with the Confederate Flag, but the second is just a "feel-good" song about some lovin' on a Tennessee night. Nothing racist about it.

It should be “i wish I WERE in Dixie” in order to be grammatically inoffensive.

[Anonymous]

There's nothing wrong with the word Dixie. Find something else to be offended about.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am very liberal and I generally don't like country music. But, on one of those free Xmas music CDs that we got in the mail (time life CD's ... I think they came from Coldwell Banker real estate b/c we rented a condo in Ocean City from CB), there was a country song called "Christmas in Dixie" === and I always liked it.

Is it o.k. to like a song with the word "Dixie" in it? Or should I not listen to it? The song is all about "snow in the pines... merry christmas from Dixie, and peace on earth tonight..." type of stuff.

Go away. You are such a loser. Go away.

+1
Posts like this remind me of the poster who asked, oh so earnestly, if using tiki torches at her party would signal that she was a "racist." Can people really be this idiotic?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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

Who are the aggressive posters who make a statement and add a profanity insult at the end? Why? What’s wrong with you?

You mean like the liberals who constantly tell people to STFU? And worse? I completely agree with the PP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You liberals are nuts. Certifiable

+100
We're thinking of getting a puppy and if we do, her name will be Dixie. Why? Because it's an adorable name for a dog. Liberals are some of the dumbest, most shallow people around, if this is what they actually sit around worrying about.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: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.

Quick! To your safe space!

OMG! OMG! OMG!!!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you all talking about the original Dixie (the Civil War song, "I wish I was in Dixie") OR the song Dixieland Delight by Alabama.

The first could be considered racist becomes it is sometimes associated with the Confederate Flag, but the second is just a "feel-good" song about some lovin' on a Tennessee night. Nothing racist about it.

It should be “i wish I WERE in Dixie” in order to be grammatically inoffensive.

Oh, I'm dying!! Too good.