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[The Revolutionary Fighters of Intel]

Hey TET, just having one of those days where the depression keeps adding up to unbearable levels. Not sure what to do, I'm actually kind of scared.

That is the same with me. It comes on and off, mostly when I'm left to my own thoughts.

[Lianhua (Ancient)]

In reality racialism is nothing more than a fancy way to say that you're a racist while still pretending to be a decent human being.

You may have a point there, now that I think about it. I wouldn't know if it applied to all cases, but I can think of one:

Take the Chinese example - most orthodox/conservative Chinese families would rather have their children marry into other Chinese families. We may say that this practice is "racialist", but it can be easily flagged as racist as well, when you consider the "Oh, he/she is not Chinese. Don't go for it", part.

[Hurdegaryp]

In reality racialism is nothing more than a fancy way to say that you're a racist while still pretending to be a decent human being.

No necessarily, one can legitimately be a racialist and not be a supremacist. But like Lianhua said, most people aren't intelligent enough to know the difference.

Semantics can easily be used as a smokescreen.

[Thafoo]

Nelson! Noooo!

[Divair]

Asimbonanga
Asimbonang' uMandela thina
Laph'ekhona
Laph'ehleli khona

Oh the sea is cold and the sky is grey
Look across the Island into the Bay
We are all islands till comes the day
We cross the burning water

Rough translation of first paragraph:
We have not seen him
We have not seen Mandela
In the place where he is
In the place where he is kept

[Sanguinea]

Hey TET, just having one of those days where the depression keeps adding up to unbearable levels. Not sure what to do, I'm actually kind of scared.

Ah, depression my constant companion this year. You should cry, it relieves a surprising amount of stress.

[Oaledonia]

Hey TET, just having one of those days where the depression keeps adding up to unbearable levels. Not sure what to do, I'm actually kind of scared.

That is the same with me. It comes on and off, mostly when I'm left to my own thoughts.

Thanks Intel, I just don't see the point anymore.

[The Emerald Dawn]

In reality racialism is nothing more than a fancy way to say that you're a racist while still pretending to be a decent human being.

You may have a point there, now that I think about it. I wouldn't know if it applied to all cases, but I can think of one:

Take the Chinese example - most Orthodox/conservative Chinese families would rather have their children marry into other Chinese families. We may say that this practice is "racialist", but it can be easily flagged as racist as well, when you consider the "Oh, he/she is not Chinese. Don't go for it", part.

A desire to stay within "the family" for any reason other than attraction to the same is, by definition, racist.

Doesn't mean there's a lot of judgement calls to be made one way or another, but the end point is racism.

[Starkiller101]

Happy afternoon TET

[Soldati Senza Confini]

In reality racialism is nothing more than a fancy way to say that you're a racist while still pretending to be a decent human being.

You may have a point there, now that I think about it. I wouldn't know if it applied to all cases, but I can think of one:

Take the Chinese example - most Orthodox/conservative Chinese families would rather have their children marry into other Chinese families. We may say that this practice is "racialist", but it can be easily flagged as racist as well, when you consider the "Oh, he/she is not Chinese. Don't go for it", part.

Which is why I consider my dad somewhat prejudiced because with Cameron he told me not to go for her because she had epilepsy and she wasn't a Latina (and he was concerned I couldn't handle it - which we both have surprisingly well, so he doesn't talk about it any longer and is starting to accept her). I felt bad he considered that as barring circumstances but I just ignored him for the most part.

[Taoju]

No necessarily, one can legitimately be a racialist and not be a supremacist. But like Lianhua said, most people aren't intelligent enough to know the difference.

Semantics can easily be used as a smokescreen.

Racialism, internalized racism, and racial colourblindedness are just forms of racism.

Respect differences, do not commit cultural appropriation, do not disregard one's backgrounds, and do not discriminate.

[Divair]

I'll just mourn by listening to Asimbonanga over and over again.

[Sanguinea]

No necessarily, one can legitimatelyn be a racialist and not be a supremacist. But like Lianhua said, most people aren't intelligent enough to know the difference.

Semantics can easily be used as a smokescreen.

True, very true.

[Oaledonia]

Hey TET, just having one of those days where the depression keeps adding up to unbearable levels. Not sure what to do, I'm actually kind of scared.

Ah, depression my constant companion this year. You should cry, it relieves a surprising amount of stress.

I may actually take that offer up.

[Soldati Senza Confini]

You may have a point there, now that I think about it. I wouldn't know if it applied to all cases, but I can think of one:

Take the Chinese example - most Orthodox/conservative Chinese families would rather have their children marry into other Chinese families. We may say that this practice is "racialist", but it can be easily flagged as racist as well, when you consider the "Oh, he/she is not Chinese. Don't go for it", part.

A desire to stay within "the family" for any reason other than attraction to the same is, by definition, racist.

Doesn't mean there's a lot of judgement calls to be made one way or another, but the end point is racism.

I see it more as a background thing: regardless of race or ethnicity there are always those who are closer to our background and we have a better relationship with in the long term. Nothing wrong with being attracted to someone similar as long as you don't make race or other arbitrary characteristics an issue.

[Hurdegaryp]

Semantics can easily be used as a smokescreen.

True, very true.

And I may seem rather grave and virulent at the moment, but we've had right wing extremists in here before. Those were not good times. I for one do not wish for the return of such unfortunate individuals.

[Aeken]

Happy afternoon TET

Not happy afternoon, Starkiller.

[Starkiller101]

Happy afternoon TET

Not happy afternoon, Starkiller.

Why?

[Aeken]

Not happy afternoon, Starkiller.

Why?

Mandela died, as you know.

[Jetan]

"Oh, he/she is not Chinese. Don't go for it", part.

Does this mean I'm out of luck? ;_;

[Soldati Senza Confini]

Semantics can easily be used as a smokescreen.

Racialism, internalized racism, and racial colourblindedness are just forms of racism.

Respect differences, do not commit cultural appropriation, do not disregard one's backgrounds, and do not discriminate.

This.

[Lianhua (Ancient)]

And I may seem rather grave and virulent at the moment, but we've had right wing extremists in here before. Those were not good times. I for one do not wish for the return of such unfortunate individuals.

They're a fact of life here too. They rally/protest in WWII uniforms, fly the "Rising Sun" flag, etc. What's scary is that they're generally more tolerated than their left wing counterparts.

[New Laikland]

That notion of meritocracy is outdated. The revamped version is more akin to constant change. Leaders will rise and fall according to their qualifications. Technocracy, on the other hand instills power solely to those qualified, and the status quo is held on tightly after that. Meritocracy seeks the destruction of the status quo.

Supported it, but not to the extent of Fascism or nationalism. Patriotism sure, but not nationalism.

Outdated? The word Meritocracy has the word merit in it, which means to get what you deserve. I don't see how that definition can possibly change.

Here we approach more opinions. If leaders are constantly switching, it will just wind up where democracy has us. Slow, inefficient government that takes forever to do something. One leader over a decent period of time (6 years or so) can accomplish more.

[Starkiller101]

Why?

Mandela died, as you know.

Yeah i saw it on the macodonlds tv.

[Soldati Senza Confini]

And I may seem rather grave and virulent at the moment, but we've had right wing extremists in here before. Those were not good times. I for one do not wish for the return of such unfortunate individuals.

They're a fact of life here too. They rally/protest in WWII uniforms, fly the "Rising Sun" flag, etc. What's scary is that they're generally more tolerated than their left wing counterparts.

Also here in the US are a constant pain in the ass as a minority.

They use patriotic symbols to hide their extremism, and it's quite annoying to me so I have no issues calling them out when I can.