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Sat Feb-23-08 11:55 PM
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| 22. Well, I'm kind of an outspoken type of asshole with a real low tolerance. |
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So I'd have to ask what "blatantly racist" is, exactly before I answered. My worry for "riling" is equally low, however, having seen your post that this person was a Vietnam vet, I might not be so quick to be a dick, depending.
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| -What do you do when someone is blatantly racist? |
cbayer |
Feb-23-08 11:25 PM |
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As much as I'd like to think that I'd be willing to confront the person... |
DarkTirade |
Feb-23-08 11:27 PM |
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i only know one person that is like that and when he acts up i usually say."Eewwwwww" |
chimpsrsmarter |
Feb-23-08 11:30 PM |
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but what about a stranger or new aquaintance? |
cbayer |
Feb-23-08 11:32 PM |
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if they're near me whether it's a stranger or someone i know they're getting "Ewwwwwww" |
chimpsrsmarter |
Feb-23-08 11:34 PM |
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I'd ask those people point-blank |
Oeditpus Rex |
Feb-23-08 11:38 PM |
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seriously. |
chimpsrsmarter |
Feb-23-08 11:40 PM |
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What if you are not good friends with these people? |
cbayer |
Feb-24-08 12:00 AM |
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That would make them easier to avoid (n/t) |
Oeditpus Rex |
Feb-24-08 12:08 AM |
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If it was a harmless idiot, I would say something... |
ftbc |
Feb-23-08 11:31 PM |
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You know, looking back at it |
cbayer |
Feb-23-08 11:34 PM |
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Of course it's acceptable. You followed your instincts and didn't provoke a "frightening" person. |
ftbc |
Feb-23-08 11:39 PM |
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Yes. (no text) |
quantessd |
Feb-23-08 11:40 PM |
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Let him be |
Southpawkicker |
Feb-23-08 11:33 PM |
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Alcohol was involved and he is a viet nam vet. |
cbayer |
Feb-23-08 11:36 PM |
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hard to say |
Southpawkicker |
Feb-23-08 11:40 PM |
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My advise |
skater314159 |
Feb-23-08 11:46 PM |
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Right, that's my delimma. |
cbayer |
Feb-24-08 12:04 AM |
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I say you did exactly the right thing. |
skater314159 |
Feb-24-08 08:40 AM |
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What a wonderful & thoughtful reply |
cbayer |
Feb-24-08 02:17 PM |
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Last person who did that to my face was forced to walk the 30 miles home... |
Solon |
Feb-23-08 11:34 PM |
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And that's exactly why I'm afraid of getting in someone's face about it... |
DarkTirade |
Feb-24-08 07:44 PM |
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I ask them if their parents are related. |
Rosemary2205 |
Feb-24-08 08:08 PM |
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I confront them... in public and loudly, if possible! |
Breeze54 |
Feb-23-08 11:35 PM |
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That's how I handle it now |
Generic Brad |
Feb-24-08 12:20 AM |
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Interestingly I would have no trouble standing up to a homophobe. |
cbayer |
Feb-24-08 12:29 AM |
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They're just bullies but |
Breeze54 |
Feb-24-08 12:42 AM |
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I let them go on a while and point out to them that |
Jamastiene |
Feb-23-08 11:35 PM |
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I like that. |
cbayer |
Feb-23-08 11:43 PM |
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I usually make my own views known, then I leave them to their own.... |
Robeson |
Feb-23-08 11:37 PM |
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"Alllll right! Who brought the bigot to the party?" |
Flaxbee |
Feb-23-08 11:40 PM |
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I would probably confront them, then leave. |
NOLALady |
Feb-23-08 11:51 PM |
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Hey NOLA lady! I am a NOLA lady as well. |
cbayer |
Feb-24-08 12:09 AM |
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Hey Cher. |
NOLALady |
Feb-24-08 01:58 AM |
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Well, I'm kind of an outspoken type of asshole with a real low tolerance. |
flvegan |
Feb-23-08 11:55 PM |
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Ok you want details? |
cbayer |
Feb-24-08 12:19 AM |
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No, I don't think so. |
flvegan |
Feb-24-08 12:33 AM |
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No. |
NOLALady |
Feb-24-08 02:13 AM |
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Depends on context and how I feel about the person |
struggle4progress |
Feb-24-08 12:00 AM |
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I say something, but I don't have enough fear or tact for my own good sometimes. |
LeftyMom |
Feb-24-08 12:02 AM |
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'Don't you assholes have anything better to do |
Oeditpus Rex |
Feb-24-08 12:10 AM |
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Fucking A, is that an '89 Caprice? |
LeftyMom |
Feb-24-08 12:12 AM |
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... |
Oeditpus Rex |
Feb-24-08 12:16 AM |
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I'm With You |
lligrd |
Feb-24-08 02:02 AM |
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If they're threatening, don't confront. |
barb162 |
Feb-24-08 12:05 AM |
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Well, if they don't know you very well and there's not much chance of them ever doing so- |
Madrone |
Feb-24-08 12:13 AM |
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Look them in the eye, and with a very slight smile... |
philboy |
Feb-24-08 12:17 AM |
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you're assuming they have shame |
datasuspect |
Feb-24-08 08:44 AM |
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Your statement has some merit, however... |
philboy |
Feb-24-08 10:08 AM |
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It depends on how much energy I have in the moment to get into it |
Shine |
Feb-24-08 12:17 AM |
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Thanks. I feel ok about it. |
cbayer |
Feb-24-08 12:31 AM |
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My first reaction is still to call them out on it, then bail if they don't apologize. |
BlueIris |
Feb-24-08 02:34 AM |
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This is when having a black belt in sarcasm really comes in handy... |
The Animator |
Feb-24-08 04:25 AM |
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I'd ignore him... |
ordinaryaveragegirl |
Feb-24-08 05:18 AM |
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It depends. A "WTF" look, at minimum. |
philosophie_en_rose |
Feb-24-08 06:41 AM |
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You challenge him or her, pleasantly and loudly |
intaglio |
Feb-24-08 10:13 AM |
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I usually smack them down verbally. |
MrSlayer |
Feb-24-08 04:12 PM |
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I say... |
Zephyrbird |
Feb-24-08 06:24 PM |
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I call them out, kick their ass |
Skittles |
Feb-24-08 07:55 PM |
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Unfortunately, I am always ALWAYS shocked speechless. I hate that. |
Beausoir |
Feb-24-08 08:04 PM |
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I usually respond with absolute astonishment...like s/he is crazy for saying that. |
MJDuncan1982 |
Feb-24-08 09:11 PM |
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