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| 149. A great band that was an early 90's offshoot of |
| -Define "CRACKER" |
itsrobert |
Nov-22-06 10:28 AM |
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I'll do my best |
Texasgal |
Nov-22-06 10:31 AM |
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That offends me! |
alittlelark |
Nov-22-06 10:32 AM |
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What? |
Texasgal |
Nov-22-06 10:34 AM |
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Those of us that like REALLY salty cheese! |
alittlelark |
Nov-22-06 10:38 AM |
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My favorite type of cracker |
ThomCat |
Nov-22-06 11:39 AM |
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or sometimes no salt... |
bridgit |
Nov-22-06 12:23 PM |
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BLASPHEMY! |
slackmaster |
Nov-22-06 12:26 PM |
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oh i know, it's an abomination... |
bridgit |
Nov-22-06 12:29 PM |
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It doesn't have the history of 'nigger'. It just doesn't. It doesn't mean it's okay. |
MookieWilson |
Nov-22-06 10:31 AM |
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You're absolutely right with "nigger". |
Vash the Stampede |
Nov-22-06 10:33 AM |
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Being called a 'bitch' by a stranger, especially a man using it about a woman. Is like 'nigger'. n |
MookieWilson |
Nov-22-06 11:11 AM |
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Agreed, but the C word is worse |
soothsayer |
Nov-22-06 11:44 AM |
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Cuban??? |
EnviroBat |
Nov-22-06 11:49 AM |
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Easy for a man to make a joke about this topic. nt |
MookieWilson |
Nov-22-06 12:13 PM |
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crapola |
Atman |
Nov-22-06 12:32 PM |
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How could 'dick' and 'peckerhead' not be gender specific? They are. |
MookieWilson |
Nov-22-06 12:41 PM |
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So I guess it wasn't you I was arguing with |
Atman |
Nov-22-06 02:23 PM |
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I appreciate your comments. |
MookieWilson |
Nov-22-06 07:55 PM |
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Cheddar? |
youthere |
Nov-22-06 12:54 PM |
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I'm with Vash here, strongly disagree. |
TheWraith |
Nov-22-06 03:14 PM |
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"Asshole" is masculine? I don't agree on that, but do that it's not as bad as 'nigger'. nt |
MookieWilson |
Nov-22-06 07:55 PM |
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No insults to white people are truly offensive except blacks calling us racist or saying we have |
yurbud |
Nov-22-06 12:21 PM |
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It's impossible to offend a white person by disparaging their race. |
Vash the Stampede |
Nov-22-06 10:32 AM |
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No y'all don't! |
harlinchi |
Nov-22-06 10:45 AM |
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I'm African American and I find that term offensive |
goclark |
Nov-22-06 10:32 AM |
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I prefer European American |
ProdigalJunkMail |
Nov-22-06 10:36 AM |
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'White's counterpart is 'black'. If you go the 'African-Am' route then, Anglo, Nordic... |
MookieWilson |
Nov-22-06 12:18 PM |
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well, I actually prefer 'black' and 'white' |
ProdigalJunkMail |
Nov-22-06 12:49 PM |
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I've noticed on Pardon the Interruption, Michael Wilbon refers to himself as 'black' |
MookieWilson |
Nov-22-06 01:08 PM |
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i LOVE PTI...what a great show |
ProdigalJunkMail |
Nov-22-06 01:10 PM |
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If you want an honest, frank conversation about race issues, you'll find it on PTI. |
MookieWilson |
Nov-22-06 01:32 PM |
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,I've never seen it used regularly |
goclark |
Nov-22-06 12:20 PM |
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I've always wondered about that. |
elocs |
Nov-22-06 12:26 PM |
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Well, the only way to do that is to eliminate the races, I suspect |
MADem |
Nov-22-06 11:11 AM |
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I've heard it originated as a reference to the white overseer who |
deutsey |
Nov-22-06 10:32 AM |
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here's what wiki says. |
pepperbear |
Nov-22-06 10:32 AM |
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So, it is AKA 'red neck'? n/t |
Clinton Crusader |
Nov-22-06 10:35 AM |
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Wiki reflects the opinion of the last crank who edits the entry. nt |
MookieWilson |
Nov-22-06 11:12 AM |
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I got a similar explanation of a rural white people of pioneer |
Cleita |
Nov-22-06 12:40 PM |
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In Florida |
Lowell |
Nov-22-06 10:33 AM |
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my grandmother embraced her Florida "cracker" roots... |
nashville_brook |
Nov-22-06 11:02 AM |
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I never thought being called a cracker was bad |
Lowell |
Nov-22-06 11:31 AM |
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a computer programmer, |
TheBaldyMan |
Nov-22-06 10:33 AM |
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Here is a very interesting link on the subject... |
Virginia Dare |
Nov-22-06 10:34 AM |
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Cracker - Hillbilly - Redneck |
demnan |
Nov-22-06 10:34 AM |
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The term "Hillbilly" |
StephenB48 |
Nov-23-06 08:08 PM |
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Offensive to who? |
porphyrian |
Nov-22-06 10:35 AM |
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I would guess... |
LanternWaste |
Nov-22-06 10:55 AM |
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Then you agree that what constitutes an offensive word is relative? - n/t |
porphyrian |
Nov-22-06 11:03 AM |
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Sure. Which puts the burden of civility on us... |
LanternWaste |
Nov-22-06 12:52 PM |
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I'm not entirely buying the "burden of civility" bit. |
porphyrian |
Nov-22-06 01:53 PM |
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Offensive language IS uncivil |
LanternWaste |
Nov-22-06 03:51 PM |
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Not exactly - "relative" is the wrong word. |
Donald Ian Rankin |
Nov-22-06 04:07 PM |
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It is quite telling that NO ONE here has replied to your assertion |
Karenina |
Nov-23-06 07:17 PM |
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Roughly the same meaning as "redneck". Some prefer "Appalachian Americans" |
yellowcanine |
Nov-22-06 10:35 AM |
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Redneck |
itsjustme |
Nov-22-06 10:40 AM |
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yep yep. |
michele77 |
Nov-22-06 10:48 AM |
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Redneck is a reference to orange scarfs Scots in Ireland and then in America wore to show their |
RGBolen |
Nov-22-06 10:41 AM |
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I heard Clinton call himself a red neck. |
cat_girl25 |
Nov-22-06 11:19 AM |
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The use of the term has changed over time but Clinton has enough |
RGBolen |
Nov-22-06 11:22 AM |
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I associate it with "white trash". |
Liberal Jesus Freak |
Nov-22-06 10:35 AM |
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Something that goes with tomato soup |
Nikki Stone1 |
Nov-22-06 10:37 AM |
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Cracker = Grilled Cheese |
Goblinmonger |
Nov-22-06 01:54 PM |
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It's not a word I'd use. However. |
lwfern |
Nov-22-06 10:38 AM |
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Good explanation! |
cat_girl25 |
Nov-22-06 11:25 AM |
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That's the best explanation for it. |
Bunny |
Nov-22-06 11:52 AM |
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The difference between oppressor and oppressed is |
igil |
Nov-22-06 01:08 PM |
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That's nothing more than sophistry. |
Spider Jerusalem |
Nov-22-06 03:55 PM |
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Poor people aren't oppressed? |
QC |
Nov-22-06 03:59 PM |
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Terrific explanation. nt |
MookieWilson |
Nov-22-06 08:01 PM |
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I'm white and I'm not offended by it. |
EdwardM |
Nov-22-06 10:38 AM |
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I can agree with that. Unfortunately, hate usually isn't separated from the word. |
Vash the Stampede |
Nov-22-06 11:02 AM |
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Here's your sign |
Monkeyman |
Nov-22-06 10:39 AM |
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why is it offensive? |
sniffa |
Nov-22-06 10:43 AM |
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In the song 'Louisiana 1927' |
proud2Blib |
Nov-22-06 10:43 AM |
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Newman used the actual quote from Coolidge |
RGBolen |
Nov-22-06 10:46 AM |
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Interesting - |
proud2Blib |
Nov-22-06 10:52 AM |
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not offended |
Ellis Wyatt |
Nov-22-06 10:44 AM |
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I was called a cracker while standing in a grocery line once |
Atman |
Nov-22-06 10:45 AM |
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I like your attitude! |
DemoDemoCratCrat |
Nov-22-06 10:53 AM |
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I kind of like the term blue-eyed devil...ever hear that one? |
TK421 |
Nov-22-06 12:32 PM |
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I've got blue eyes and blonde hair |
Atman |
Nov-22-06 12:38 PM |
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Agreed ! |
TK421 |
Nov-22-06 01:39 PM |
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THAT is a funny story |
cwydro |
Nov-22-06 03:05 PM |
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Triskadecaphobia= fear of Friday13th |
Wiley50 |
Nov-23-06 02:50 PM |
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"Hillbillies prefer to be called 'sons of the soil' but it aint gonna happen" |
tularetom |
Nov-22-06 10:47 AM |
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Hillbilly |
edwardlindy |
Nov-22-06 10:54 AM |
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It has to do with power or, more precisely, lack of |
lukasahero |
Nov-22-06 10:49 AM |
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Not used in context in the UK as fas as I'm aware |
edwardlindy |
Nov-22-06 10:52 AM |
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Now THERE's and interesting context. |
NCevilDUer |
Nov-22-06 11:18 AM |
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When we were younger |
edwardlindy |
Nov-22-06 04:35 PM |
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I think it's an old fashioned version of "trailer trash" |
gollygee |
Nov-22-06 11:01 AM |
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Oh, come on, it's not that bad |
treestar |
Nov-22-06 11:03 AM |
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I don't use that term. |
cat_girl25 |
Nov-22-06 11:13 AM |
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If white folks think it's offensive then it is! |
harlinchi |
Nov-22-06 11:20 AM |
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Thanks |
itsrobert |
Nov-22-06 11:39 AM |
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I'm a white person. I don't find it offensive. |
Bornaginhooligan |
Nov-22-06 11:46 AM |
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I don't think I would if I were white! |
harlinchi |
Nov-22-06 12:02 PM |
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Ah, "redneck." |
Bornaginhooligan |
Nov-22-06 12:16 PM |
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If sots = rednecked cracker-ass hillbillies |
Goblinmonger |
Nov-22-06 01:58 PM |
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Well said. nt |
MookieWilson |
Nov-22-06 01:49 PM |
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Are you kidding? |
boolean |
Nov-22-06 11:20 AM |
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You can believe what you choose |
itsrobert |
Nov-22-06 11:37 AM |
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You find it offensive? |
Bornaginhooligan |
Nov-22-06 11:23 AM |
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A dry biscuit, often eaten with cheese. n/t |
kiki |
Nov-22-06 11:32 AM |
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People born in Florida are known as "Florida crackers" |
William769 |
Nov-22-06 11:32 AM |
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I never knew its history. nt |
MookieWilson |
Nov-22-06 11:43 AM |
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I'm White, and Find It a Proper Description |
stepnw1f |
Nov-22-06 11:47 AM |
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Cracker? as in the cracking of a whip on bare skin? or |
SoCalDem |
Nov-22-06 11:47 AM |
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two simple rules people need to learn to live in a civilization |
zreosumgame |
Nov-22-06 11:49 AM |
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You left out a third important rule: |
tenshi816 |
Nov-22-06 01:35 PM |
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Let's just all call each other "Dude"... |
EnviroBat |
Nov-22-06 11:50 AM |
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It's a cultural term for people who are voluntary members, at least as adults, of a |
WinkyDink |
Nov-22-06 11:51 AM |
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I was told that Honky came from Hunky which is a |
alfredo |
Nov-22-06 02:00 PM |
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When we lived in NM, our development was called "Honky Heights" |
SoCalDem |
Nov-22-06 03:16 PM |
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Ha. We defined people by location. If you were from Lake Dreamland |
alfredo |
Nov-22-06 03:32 PM |
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Riiiiiiight |
Goblinmonger |
Nov-22-06 02:02 PM |
#118 |
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Here, try this... |
EnviroBat |
Nov-22-06 11:52 AM |
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how often exactly have you seen that word used? |
lionesspriyanka |
Nov-22-06 11:53 AM |
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Ritz Cracker: Rich white guy... |
originalpckelly |
Nov-22-06 11:58 AM |
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A honky mo-fo caucasoid or a dried piece of grain with salt on it that tastes good. |
HypnoToad |
Nov-22-06 12:01 PM |
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Calling a middle class white a cracker is like calling a rich person a snob. |
Dr Fate |
Nov-22-06 12:12 PM |
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Yes, I remember that controversial song by Patti Smith.... |
FredScuttle |
Nov-22-06 12:33 PM |
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The sheriff is a cracker (BONG!!!!!) Naw dagnabbit!! I said the sheriff is a CRACK- (BONG!!!) |
Dr Fate |
Nov-22-06 12:41 PM |
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LOL, Dr. |
FredScuttle |
Nov-22-06 01:24 PM |
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A cracker is a type of unleavened bread, usually sprinkled with salt. |
philosophie_en_rose |
Nov-22-06 12:43 PM |
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because white people, especially males, deserve to be abused |
leftofthedial |
Nov-22-06 12:43 PM |
#95 |
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So is your point |
Kelly Rupert |
Nov-22-06 01:10 PM |
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Here's my spin on 'Cracker' |
OxQQme |
Nov-22-06 01:25 PM |
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Personally, I think "cracker" is a racist epithet |
leftofthedial |
Nov-22-06 02:06 PM |
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Oh, I see. I agree with you fully. |
Kelly Rupert |
Nov-22-06 06:03 PM |
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I personally find the word 'anglo' to be wrong. |
igil |
Nov-22-06 01:18 PM |
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I'm half English/half Irish. So, the term fits me fairly well. But it's weird hearing... |
MookieWilson |
Nov-22-06 01:33 PM |
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"31%" |
dailykoff |
Nov-22-06 01:34 PM |
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A cracker is something I like to put in my chilli. |
Jamastiene |
Nov-22-06 01:38 PM |
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i prefer cracker ass ;) |
lies and propaganda |
Nov-22-06 01:48 PM |
#112 |
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First time I heard the word |
conscious evolution |
Nov-22-06 02:04 PM |
#119 |
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They "cracked up"? |
Left Is Write |
Nov-22-06 02:15 PM |
#121 |
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Unintentional pun |
conscious evolution |
Nov-22-06 02:48 PM |
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no one seems to know exactly where it came from |
trekbiker |
Nov-22-06 02:20 PM |
#122 |
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You must REALLY hate Nabisco, then. |
Zhade |
Nov-22-06 02:25 PM |
#124 |
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I like them with cheese |
Tiggeroshii |
Nov-22-06 02:53 PM |
#126 |
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"Countrysides" is a great album, |
Jed Dilligan |
Nov-22-06 03:11 PM |
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Yummy and crumbly. |
Red Right and BLUE |
Nov-22-06 03:13 PM |
#129 |
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I'm sick and tired of the BBC... |
WHAT |
Nov-22-06 03:20 PM |
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I think cracker is a funny word |
brazenlyliberal |
Nov-22-06 03:51 PM |
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Cracker |
Blue in Bama |
Nov-22-06 03:54 PM |
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''I'm not interested in opinions that it's less offensive than other words' |
Bluebear |
Nov-22-06 03:55 PM |
#137 |
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When Used Racially, It Shouldn't Be Tolerated Since It Is In Fact A Racist Term. |
OPERATIONMINDCRIME |
Nov-22-06 03:59 PM |
#140 |
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This thread is bullshit. |
Karenina |
Nov-22-06 05:48 PM |
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Why? |
itsrobert |
Nov-23-06 10:51 AM |
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Deleted... |
bliss_eternal |
Nov-23-06 07:42 PM |
#154 |
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A great band that was an early 90's offshoot of |
shadowknows69 |
Nov-23-06 11:30 AM |
#149 |
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I rather find it rather endearing to be compared to a tasty snack. |
baby_mouse |
Nov-23-06 02:36 PM |
#150 |
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It doesn't offend me in the least. |
MrSlayer |
Nov-23-06 02:58 PM |
#152 |
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Zell Miller |
doc03 |
Nov-23-06 09:53 PM |
#156 |
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