12string Posted February 6, 2019 Share #1 Posted February 6, 2019 Let's try REAL hard not to send this to P&R, but it does start with a politician. I'm not accusing or defending, just wondering how we got to this point. Virginia Governor, in blackface, now the Virginia AG says there's pictures of him, in High School, in the 80's, at a costume party as a rapper wearing a wig and black makeup. What's the statue of limitations? Back in the minstrel heyday, black face was intended to be funny by it's mockery. There was a specific method to the entire routine. It was offensive, it was intended to be. The governor's costume - that was a minstrel blackface costume, standing next to a KKK costume. Yeah, that was wrong even then. In the 80's, if you were dressing as a rapper, of course you would wear wig and black makeup. Culture was different, it really wasn't seen as offensive (unless offense was intended). That's not "blackface" What are we doing today, that 30 years from now will be the offense du jour? We may think something we do now is innocent. Today...... And another question: we can avoid this by making sure that if you're white, you only go to costume parties as white characters. Same for black, oriental, Latino.... is THAT racist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted February 6, 2019 Share #2 Posted February 6, 2019 I was just discussing this with a friend. I believe that the goalposts will keep moving as doing so empowers certain groups. Photos of me eating that thick juicy steak or driving that gas-guzzler will probably be used to shame me 30 years from now. Of course I'll be dead or at least too old to give a sheot. Speaking of steaks, I firmly believe that 20,000 years from now people will look back in horror that we ate other creatures. Abortion will probably drop jaws like the Holocaust does for us some time in the distant future. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted February 6, 2019 Share #3 Posted February 6, 2019 Most of what passes as outrage today is political opportunism. Take Roseanne for instance. Do you really think that one person was hurt or offended by her comments? It was just a chance to make a character assassination. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted February 6, 2019 OK, I'm trouble, because I fully INTEND to eat other creatures! Remind me not to run for office in 22019. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted February 6, 2019 Share #5 Posted February 6, 2019 I believe that the Winklevoss twins, Zuckerberg, Bezos, Systrom and others are the first wave of Alien invaders. They have succesfully used their evil off world technology "social medai" to corrupt and weaken our soceity and they will soon take over our planets and use the fires from our global war to heat their failing dark star. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
late Posted February 6, 2019 Share #6 Posted February 6, 2019 While a minority is getting assimilated, they fight like mad to avoid losing their newfound status. Back in the 70s, it was the Italians, and it seemed like they were whining constantly. They complained about everything. Now it's the Blacks defending their turf. I doubt the future is all that predictable. Anyone predict a Black president? I sure as hell didn't. How about gay marriage? Libertarians being tolerated? William F Buckley used to mock them on national tv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted February 6, 2019 Share #7 Posted February 6, 2019 Another one: Florida Pol rejects claim to resign over blackface photo Two friends in HS switch places for the day. HS goofy-ism. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted February 6, 2019 Share #8 Posted February 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, late said: While a minority is getting assimilated, they fight like mad to avoid losing their newfound status. Back in the 70s, it was the Italians, and it seemed like they were whining constantly. They complained about everything. Now it's the Blacks defending their turf. I doubt the future is all that predictable. Anyone predict a Black president? I sure as hell didn't. How about gay marriage? Libertarians being tolerated? William F Buckley used to mock them on national tv. Caitlyn Jenner will be our first Asian Female President of NAFTAmerica. William F Buckley's reincarnated body will be her Vice President. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted February 6, 2019 Share #9 Posted February 6, 2019 25 minutes ago, BuffJim said: Most of what passes as outrage today is political opportunism. Take Roseanne for instance. Do you really think that one person was hurt or offended by her comments? It was just a chance to make a character assassination. Ah, the tyranny of the continually outraged/offended. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted February 6, 2019 Share #10 Posted February 6, 2019 27 minutes ago, JerrySTL said: Abortion will probably drop jaws like the Holocaust does for us some time in the distant future. It’s been dropping my jaws for45 years. ? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted February 6, 2019 Share #11 Posted February 6, 2019 Re. the blackface. I went to college in the 70's. Wild time, even at an engineering school (the teachers' school was across the river) Had some heavy duty partying friends after college. And the TKD folks had an annual Halloween party that was legendary (including a real casket to keep the beer cold). I've never personally seen anyone in blackface. Ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted February 6, 2019 Share #12 Posted February 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, 2Far said: I've never personally seen anyone in blackface. Ever. You have never been in a forge shop or a foundry then. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted February 6, 2019 Share #13 Posted February 6, 2019 1 minute ago, Longjohn said: You have never been in a forge shop or a foundry then. Yeah, I probably need to get a little more specific. You should see our guys coming out of the black liquor evaporators during a re-tube job. Reminiscent of WVA coal miners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share #14 Posted February 6, 2019 53 minutes ago, Longjohn said: You have never been in a forge shop or a foundry then. Or hung out with Chimney Sweeps while filming a Disney movie with Dick Van Dyke. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted February 6, 2019 Share #15 Posted February 6, 2019 What works for you and me is different from what works for a politician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted June 14, 2023 Share #16 Posted June 14, 2023 On 2/6/2019 at 3:36 PM, 12string said: What's the statue of limitations? I am dressed as a black rapper right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted June 14, 2023 Share #17 Posted June 14, 2023 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted June 14, 2023 Share #18 Posted June 14, 2023 31 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: Yep. It's why your left lane dreams were quashed before they even were born. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 14, 2023 Share #19 Posted June 14, 2023 I was assuming this thread was current until I got to a post by late. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted June 14, 2023 Author Share #20 Posted June 14, 2023 10 minutes ago, Ralphie said: I was assuming this thread was current until I got to a post by late. Nah, it's because on my ride Sunday my bike computer picked up and EMP and for a second registered 77MPH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted June 14, 2023 Share #21 Posted June 14, 2023 We, friends and family, had a discussion at Memorial Day pool party about current social mores being applied to people in other time periods and decided it's clearly wrong. And it's applied selectively! There are ancient political and religious heroes who are not condemned for doing things people are condemned for doing who had the same lack-of-information did 200 years ago. In the future, if out-of-marriage sex is deemed awful, they'll have to erase the names of many people held to high esteem today. When the USA has a 900M population, is short of resources, and most USA inhabitants then are not related to anyone in the USA now, what will the descendants of those here now say about immigration policies in the late 1900's and early 2000's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted June 14, 2023 Share #22 Posted June 14, 2023 Will there be a future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted June 14, 2023 Share #23 Posted June 14, 2023 6 hours ago, Randomguy said: I am dressed as a black rapper right now. Yeaaaaaahhhhhhhh Boooyyyyyyyyyyyy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 14, 2023 Share #24 Posted June 14, 2023 2 hours ago, maddmaxx said: Will there be a future? Will it be televised? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted June 15, 2023 Share #25 Posted June 15, 2023 12 hours ago, Ralphie said: Will it be televised? Fer sure, as a reality show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted June 15, 2023 Author Share #26 Posted June 15, 2023 17 hours ago, Ralphie said: Will it be televised? Obviously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted June 15, 2023 Share #27 Posted June 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, 12string said: Obviously #JJOnlyFans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted June 15, 2023 Author Share #28 Posted June 15, 2023 1 hour ago, jsharr said: #JJOnlyFans? yeah, that's why it's a screen grab instead of the video. Didn't want to get anyone in trouble at work 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted June 15, 2023 Share #29 Posted June 15, 2023 2 hours ago, 12string said: yeah, that's why it's a screen grab instead of the video. Didn't want to get anyone in trouble at work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted June 15, 2023 Share #30 Posted June 15, 2023 17 minutes ago, jsharr said: "What asshole shot that big assed rocket through here and made this hole. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted June 15, 2023 Share #31 Posted June 15, 2023 On 2/6/2019 at 3:44 PM, JerrySTL said: Abortion will probably drop jaws like the Holocaust does for us some time in the distant future. As it should Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shu Fang ★ Posted June 15, 2023 Share #32 Posted June 15, 2023 History is written by the victors. Couch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted June 16, 2023 Share #33 Posted June 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Shu Fang said: History is written by the victors. Couch Well, this thread is 4+ years old! Can we write a verdict on it? I think we're the victors so far in this struggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted June 16, 2023 Share #34 Posted June 16, 2023 I expect our future generations, huddled around campfires, eating mutant deer meat, will judge us harshly. Or more likely we will just be vague legends of the times before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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