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Spazito Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-18-09 12:54 PM
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173. I found the study to be quite reflective of my life experiences and the racism..
I have seen around me. Being caucasian, I have not been the victim of racism but loved ones and dear friends certainly have.

When parents (whatever their skin color) refer to their children as "monkeys" it is in reference to their activities, ie bouncing on the bed, climbing on the furniture, etc, not reflective of their skin color, racial heritage.

Bush had definitive facial features and his walking style with his arms out in a way that was reminiscent of a chimp, imo,which was what cartoonists were reflecting. I think you will find that Bush was always depicted as a white chimp. Had he been depicted as a black chimp, I would find your argument more compelling.

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