My "Racist" Experience In Trinidad

[K74T]

Divali Naggar?

[De Dragon]

people would argue that most if not all comments pertaining to afro trinis are racist...they are not....they are just based on observations and proven facts

It seems that certain 2NR's feel that being black equals having a monopoly on feeling offended by racial tags.

[Ted_v2]

Good work Airport security, Do your job. Cant see the problem here.

[shake d livin wake d dead]

people would argue that most if not all comments pertaining to afro trinis are racist...they are not....they are just based on observations and proven facts

It seems that certain 2NR's feel that being black equals having a monopoly on feeling offended by racial tags.

while these issues are prevalent among afro trinis...don't forget the kakahole mammoo it have......especially those who does be in they raj lux, figure they on cloud 9...then it have those who does drink ah set ah rum and figure they could beat everybody after

[Ben_spanna]

So why is it that People of African background use that "N" word casually amongst each other, that same word is portrayed in so many movies as a casual way for person to talk to person, its used in comedies widespread, it is still used in SO many stand up comedies, yet no one seems to have a problem with it, yet if someone of a different race uses it, its like OMFG, end of the world, look at that racial hater, whats the issue?, is it that Black people have no respect for each other that they think it is ok to use it?
YOu don't see Indian movies where they refer to each other as Aye" indian" or aye "injun" , and I'm yet to see an Asian film where they refer to each other as "chinee" , I can imagine it now if Bruce Lee were to look at his opponents and say " you dere, all u Chinee, me gonna kick your Asian a55es"

[10-01]

So why is it that People of African background use that "N" word casually amongst each other, that same word is portrayed in so many movies as a casual way for person to talk to person, its used in comedies widespread, it is still used in SO many stand up comedies, yet no one seems to have a problem with it, yet if someone of a different race uses it, its like OMFG, end of the world, look at that racial hater, whats the issue?, [b]is it that Black people have no respect for each other that they think it is ok to use it?[/b]
YOu don't see Indian movies where they refer to each other as Aye" indian" or aye "injun" , and I'm yet to see an Asian film where they refer to each other as "chinee" , I can imagine it now if Bruce Lee were to look at his opponents and say " you dere, all u Chinee, me gonna kick your Asian a55es"

[maj. tom]

I guess if you were looking for a reasonable answer you could just do some research yourself and encounter "Sociolinguistics and in-group identity markers" and the hundreds of studies done to determine its theory. You know, the same way your and your siblings can call your mother "mom" but no one else should.

The word "n***a" was even used in the White House by comedian Larry Wilmore to President Obama... in a room full of the most diplomatic white peoples. "Yo, Barry, you did it my n***a!"



But you weren't. You were just attempting to spread more ignorance. So go ahead.

[Redman]

Its amazing that the impact of context evades the some when convenient.

The same group will express righteous indignation when called out.

[maj. tom]

People sometimes use racism as the reasoning behind a lot of the ills of society because they have refused to examine the issues more deeply or with more education. The kind of discussion you want (hope to at UWI) to expect at the tertiary level of education. Race is sometimes as simply identifiable as culture,and if your culture is different from another's in equal strength, it has generally lead to wars in human history. Something like how tribes used go to war.

That kind of biased and illogical thinking has lead to some of the worst atrocities in mankind's history. Slavery, Jewish genocide, Norther American Indian genocides... all these were justified by its perpetrators due to that same racist thinking. So many wars were fought in India's history itself on these same racial grounds.

[Dizzy28]

People sometimes use racism as the reasoning behind a lot of the ills of society because they have refused to examine the issues more deeply or with more education. The kind of discussion you want (hope to at UWI) to expect at the tertiary level of education. Race is sometimes as simply identifiable as culture,and if your culture is different from another's in equal strength, it has generally lead to wars in human history. Something like how tribes used go to war.

That kind of biased and illogical thinking has lead to some of the worst atrocities in mankind's history. Slavery, Jewish genocide, Norther American Indian genocides... all these were justified by its perpetrators due to that same racist thinking. So many wars were fought in India's history itself on these same racial grounds.

When them chamars get too big for their britches what they expect go happen?

[hydroep]

So why is it that People of African background use that "N" word casually amongst each other, that same word is portrayed in so many movies as a casual way for person to talk to person, its used in comedies widespread, it is still used in SO many stand up comedies, yet no one seems to have a problem with it, yet if someone of a different race uses it, its like OMFG, end of the world, look at that racial hater, whats the issue?, is it that Black people have no respect for each other that they think it is ok to use it?

Some who use the term claim they have "taken ownership" and "turned it around" making it a term of empowerment.

That's really difficult to understand. It's like if a race was collectively referred to as a set of dotish cnuts and then they take it and start calling each other dotish cnuts. A rational person would probably ask "How is that empowering?"

Requesting clarification, many an outsider has also been told: "You are not black so you cannot understand". That is a conveniently obtuse answer along the lines of those given by religious zealots who are at pains to explain their faith to the discerning.

My suspicion is that this reclamation of "power" has very little to do with the etymology of the term but rather lies in its exclusive use by particular members of said group. The thing is that doesn't change it's meaning. It's still a slur and it's insulting to one's own brothers (and sisters) when used.

But hey, what does this pot-hound know?

[racedriverpro]

From what I gather from some of the sensible points stated here...I think that negros who refer to each other using the n word is a hint of reverse psychology that is meant to take power away from other races in referring to them using the n word.

People in general don't like others to have power over them. A white man for eg calling a black person n... was meant to and can evoke a negative, degrading feeling in that person.

To relinquish that power, black people have said to themselves figuratively, hey! lets turn the tables by referring to each other as n.... in instances of brotherly love, appreciation of good work etc to take back the derogatory power from the white man....Watch us say it...U don't say it..

Picture two best friends, both being black, one says to the other, who now graduated with a degree, 'ma n*****'

His friend is basically saying 'congratulations bro on a job well done when the white man through history said that you were incapable of such achievement, you sure showed them'

[WarrLordd]

Slavery done how long ago? Stupes every time I see a discussion about race I does cringe no wonder every black life matters protestors was a group of racists propaganda in the first place reason why? Their baby daddy's was either shot dead or in jail for criminal activities. And then there's the real black people who's smart and educated enough not to go back down this garbage road of being hurt what happen hundreds of years ago cause it putting nobody nowhere

[ruffneck_12]

so i have a question .... how is it that negro people can call Indians - > Indo Trini , daul back , pundit , rotiman etc but nothing happens ( meaning the Indian person doesn't get offensive ) but when u call a negro -> fella , black etc they get defensive and want to fight and defend themselves ? seen this happen in a few school i attended growing up one instance it ended up being a fight

huh, so it's almost as though one group of people tend to be more prone to confrontation

hmm

[De Dragon]

Its amazing that the impact of context evades the some when convenient.

The same group will express righteous indignation when called out.

Full Ten!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mad]

So why is it that People of African background use that "N" word casually amongst each other, that same word is portrayed in so many movies as a casual way for person to talk to person, its used in comedies widespread, it is still used in SO many stand up comedies, yet no one seems to have a problem with it, yet if someone of a different race uses it, its like OMFG, end of the world, look at that racial hater, whats the issue?, is it that Black people have no respect for each other that they think it is ok to use it?
YOu don't see Indian movies where they refer to each other as Aye" indian" or aye "injun" , and I'm yet to see an Asian film where they refer to each other as "chinee" , I can imagine it now if Bruce Lee were to look at his opponents and say " you dere, all u Chinee, me gonna kick your Asian a55es"

Doh forget the Black Women used in the rap videos too. They are portraying and degrading black women in their videos but the same women want respect from society and then coming with the "Proud Black Woman" Slogan.

But as one had mentioned it above, you have to blame the white man for this. But to change this their own culture and respect for one another have to change.

But on a next note: Both Indian and Negros are considered blacks especially in Europe. In fact the Indians are more frowned upon by the whites than the Negros. Some places in America and in Europe they call Indians - Sand Ni*****. That is why Trini people should not fight each other (indians & negros) because at the end of the day both races are considered Ni*****.

[teems1]

From what I gather from some of the sensible points stated here...I think that negros who refer to each other using the n word is a hint of reverse psychology that is meant to take power away from other races in referring to them using the n word.

People in general don't like others to have power over them. A white man for eg calling a black person n... was meant to and can evoke a negative, degrading feeling in that person.

To relinquish that power, black people have said to themselves figuratively, hey! lets turn the tables by referring to each other as n.... in instances of brotherly love, appreciation of good work etc to take back the derogatory power from the white man....Watch us say it...U don't say it..

Picture two best friends, both being black, one says to the other, who now graduated with a degree, 'ma n*****'

His friend is basically saying 'congratulations bro on a job well done when the white man through history said that you were incapable of such achievement, you sure showed them'

Be that as it may, you can't use the saying we're all the same colour underneath and then go on to say some words are exclusive to blacks.

What about someone who is half black? Obama could use the word but Mariah Carey can't?

Who is the authority to determine the level of blackness? It is implementing the paper bag test on your own race.

Easier and more sensible to just stop using it altogether.

[RedVEVO]

So why is it that People of African background use that "N" word casually amongst each other, that same word is portrayed in so many movies as a casual way for person to talk to person, its used in comedies widespread, it is still used in SO many stand up comedies, yet no one seems to have a problem with it, yet if someone of a different race uses it, its like OMFG, end of the world, look at that racial hater, whats the issue?, is it that Black people have no respect for each other that they think it is ok to use it?
YOu don't see Indian movies where they refer to each other as Aye" indian" or aye "injun" , and I'm yet to see an Asian film where they refer to each other as "chinee" , I can imagine it now if Bruce Lee were to look at his opponents and say " you dere, all u Chinee, me gonna kick your Asian a55es"

Doh forget the Black Women used in the rap videos too. They are portraying and degrading black women in their videos but the same women want respect from society and then coming with the "Proud Black Woman" Slogan.

But as one had mentioned it above, you have to blame the white man for this. But to change this their own culture and respect for one another have to change.

But on a next note: Both Indian and Negros are considered blacks especially in Europe. In fact the Indians are more frowned upon by the whites than the Negros. Some places in America and in Europe they call Indians - Sand Ni*****. That is why Trini people should not fight each other (indians & negros) because at the end of the day both races are considered Ni*****.

Indians are considered " brown "

In London they are highly respected due to their affluence

[RedVEVO]

Slavery done how long ago? Stupes every time I see a discussion about race I does cringe no wonder every black life matters protestors was a group of racists propaganda in the first place reason why? Their baby daddy's was either shot dead or in jail for criminal activities. And then there's the real black people who's smart and educated enough not to go back down this garbage road of being hurt what happen hundreds of years ago cause it putting nobody nowhere

It is lack of education .

[10-01]

Slavery done how long ago? Stupes every time I see a discussion about race I does cringe no wonder every black life matters protestors was a group of racists propaganda in the first place reason why? Their baby daddy's was either shot dead or in jail for criminal activities. And then there's the real black people who's smart and educated enough not to go back down this garbage road of being hurt what happen hundreds of years ago cause it putting nobody nowhere

It is lack of education .

PNM take way free education to bring back d slave days .. wok hard and pay ya tax

[MrSennin]

From what I gather from some of the sensible points stated here...I think that negros who refer to each other using the n word is a hint of reverse psychology that is meant to take power away from other races in referring to them using the n word.

People in general don't like others to have power over them. A white man for eg calling a black person n... was meant to and can evoke a negative, degrading feeling in that person.

To relinquish that power, black people have said to themselves figuratively, hey! lets turn the tables by referring to each other as n.... in instances of brotherly love, appreciation of good work etc to take back the derogatory power from the white man....Watch us say it...U don't say it..

Picture two best friends, both being black, one says to the other, who now graduated with a degree, 'ma n*****'

His friend is basically saying 'congratulations bro on a job well done when the white man through history said that you were incapable of such achievement, you sure showed them'

Be that as it may, you can't use the saying we're all the same colour underneath and then go on to say some words are exclusive to blacks.

What about someone who is half black? Obama could use the word but Mariah Carey can't?

Who is the authority to determine the level of blackness? It is implementing the paper bag test on your own race.

Easier and more sensible to just stop using it altogether.

The darker you are the less likely you go get currel with if you use the n word

[RedVEVO]

From what I gather from some of the sensible points stated here...I think that negros who refer to each other using the n word is a hint of reverse psychology that is meant to take power away from other races in referring to them using the n word.

People in general don't like others to have power over them. A white man for eg calling a black person n... was meant to and can evoke a negative, degrading feeling in that person.

To relinquish that power, black people have said to themselves figuratively, hey! lets turn the tables by referring to each other as n.... in instances of brotherly love, appreciation of good work etc to take back the derogatory power from the white man....Watch us say it...U don't say it..

Picture two best friends, both being black, one says to the other, who now graduated with a degree, 'ma n*****'

His friend is basically saying 'congratulations bro on a job well done when the white man through history said that you were incapable of such achievement, you sure showed them'

Be that as it may, you can't use the saying we're all the same colour underneath and then go on to say some words are exclusive to blacks.

What about someone who is half black? Obama could use the word but Mariah Carey can't?

Who is the authority to determine the level of blackness? It is implementing the paper bag test on your own race.

Easier and more sensible to just stop using it altogether.

The darker you are the less likely you go get currel with if you use the n word

The uglier you are the less likely you go get currel with if you use the n word

[Cantmis]

[Cantmis]

https://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/sand_nigger

[MrSennin]

And it have big fat hideous people using it? Or the complete opposite using it to

[RedVEVO]

https://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/sand_nigger

Middle East find themselves caught between white, black and Asian classifications that don't fully reflect their identities.

[linton]

Slavery done how long ago? Stupes every time I see a discussion about race I does cringe no wonder every black life matters protestors was a group of racists propaganda in the first place reason why? Their baby daddy's was either shot dead or in jail for criminal activities. And then there's the real black people who's smart and educated enough not to go back down this garbage road of being hurt what happen hundreds of years ago cause it putting nobody nowhere

It is lack of education .

You are correct! It was the same thing that came to mind when I read this.Re: Sufferers In The Workplace

Postby RedVEVO » June 13th, 2017, 8:46 pm

eliteauto wrote:
RedVEVO wrote:
^^^
ROFL ...

When I use to work in a restaurant way back in the day as a student - customers who piss us off use to get spit
in their food .. Yummy yummy - Taste so good - Service with a smile

Sufferer confessions 101 low class detected


The workers only target them "Ghetto Types" - the ones who is the original sufferers ..
The ones who spending money but have no job. They never tip - always complaining that
the Lobster not fresh or Pork Ribs too salty but after they eat half -

[linton]

Some people don't like afro trini ,they just try to be politically correct. Pretensive ,racial asshales.