View Poll Results: What is your PRIMARY nationality?
Caucasian
107
44.96%
Hispanic
21
8.82%
Asian
77
32.35%
Black
20
8.40%
Other
13
5.46%
Voters: 238. You may not vote on this poll
What is your nationality?
Originally posted by GimmeTorq
I'm born and raised in
, live in 
.
Y me gustan rubias, morenas, peli-rojas, de todos los colores y todos los sabores...
Now, go do your homework, coño!
I'm born and raised in
, live in .Y me gustan rubias, morenas, peli-rojas, de todos los colores y todos los sabores...
Now, go do your homework, coño!
And blondes please me, dark-haired, peli-red, of all the colors and all the flavors..
Is it right?
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Originally posted by NuJerseyDrive
Well this is what this Language translation site say's it means:
And blondes please me, dark-haired, peli-red, of all the colors and all the flavors..
Is it right?
Well this is what this Language translation site say's it means:
And blondes please me, dark-haired, peli-red, of all the colors and all the flavors..
Is it right?
Originally posted by SprintMax
what were you checking? in your pants?
what were you checking? in your pants?
errr, did ya come up with that one all by yourself?
no, I wasn't checking in my pants. Why don't you go ahead and do that for me
Originally posted by SprintMax
"SprintMax Disclaimer: If after arguing with SprintMax online you have not realized you are still on the internet.. please seek help.. thats what they pay these people big money for.. to help you"
YEAH, you're good! Paint me another picture
Originally posted by UMD_MaxSE
I think they count as asian
I think they count as asian
Damn. It seems to be that my threads usually go two or three pages....but 9? That's a personal best!
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Originally posted by asu174
They would be "other". There are only 5 poll option.
Damn. It seems to be that my threads usually go two or three pages....but 9? That's a personal best!
They would be "other". There are only 5 poll option.
Damn. It seems to be that my threads usually go two or three pages....but 9? That's a personal best!
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What if a white person born in South Africa immigrates to America and becomes a U.S. citizen? Isn't that person also an African-American?
IMO, hyphenated race categories are absurd and only tend to separate Americans into multiple, competing groups. This is not what we're about.
IMO, hyphenated race categories are absurd and only tend to separate Americans into multiple, competing groups. This is not what we're about.
Originally posted by Magellan
What if a white person born in South Africa immigrates to America and becomes a U.S. citizen? Isn't that person also an African-American?
IMO, hyphenated race categories are absurd and only tend to separate Americans into multiple, competing groups. This is not what we're about.
What if a white person born in South Africa immigrates to America and becomes a U.S. citizen? Isn't that person also an African-American?
IMO, hyphenated race categories are absurd and only tend to separate Americans into multiple, competing groups. This is not what we're about.
caucasian
http://www.dictionary.com/search?q=caucasian
according to this definition, a person's ancestors had to be born in Africa to be considered an African-American
http://www.dictionary.com/search?q=african-american
Originally posted by Magellan
What if a white person born in South Africa immigrates to America and becomes a U.S. citizen? Isn't that person also an African-American?
What if a white person born in South Africa immigrates to America and becomes a U.S. citizen? Isn't that person also an African-American?
I should have used the term "race" instead of "nationality". That's my bad.
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Originally posted by T-bone
you bring up a good point; the same problem exists with census data. However, I think that Andy is trying to get a general idea (ie if you saw the person while driving). Obviously the defintion of race has become blurred.
caucasian
http://www.dictionary.com/search?q=caucasian
you bring up a good point; the same problem exists with census data. However, I think that Andy is trying to get a general idea (ie if you saw the person while driving). Obviously the defintion of race has become blurred.
caucasian
http://www.dictionary.com/search?q=caucasian
I'm Hapa (hapa-haole)/Amerasian/Other = 50% Korean, 25% Irish, 25% German.
Growing up in a white rural area was LOTS of fun!
Give me corned-beef and cabbage, sauerkraut and mashed potatoes with a side of kimchi.
Growing up in a white rural area was LOTS of fun!
Give me corned-beef and cabbage, sauerkraut and mashed potatoes with a side of kimchi.
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Originally posted by asu174
In my book, that's a white dude. Technically, yes, you are correct, but I was basically trying to figure out the percentage of each race on this forum based purely on skin color- NOT nationality or birthplace.
I should have used the term "race" instead of "nationality". That's my bad.
In my book, that's a white dude. Technically, yes, you are correct, but I was basically trying to figure out the percentage of each race on this forum based purely on skin color- NOT nationality or birthplace.
I should have used the term "race" instead of "nationality". That's my bad.
In the old days around 100 years ago, once you got off Ellis island, you became an American. While still maintaining your ethnicity and traditions at home with family or in church, you became part of the general melting pot, absorbing the American culture and our way of life. This joining of many cultures, races, and nationalities helped make us strong and prosperous. I think this new trend toward hyphenation and multi-culturalism may actually lead us backward into separate groups, with group loyalties, norms and prejudices that trump our American culture. Not to get too gushy here, but I believe the motto on our coins, E Pluribus Unum, meaning "from many, one.", is an important part of our culture.
Originally posted by Magellan
My comments were not really directed at you. I agree that "race" is the proper word here. I was just expressing my general dislike for hyphenated names that were mentioned in some of the other posts.
In the old days around 100 years ago, once you got off Ellis island, you became an American. While still maintaining your ethnicity and traditions at home with family or in church, you became part of the general melting pot, absorbing the American culture and our way of life. This joining of many cultures, races, and nationalities helped make us strong and prosperous. I think this new trend toward hyphenation and multi-culturalism may actually lead us backward into separate groups, with group loyalties, norms and prejudices that trump our American culture. Not to get too gushy here, but I believe the motto on our coins, E Pluribus Unum, meaning "from many, one.", is an important part of our culture.
My comments were not really directed at you. I agree that "race" is the proper word here. I was just expressing my general dislike for hyphenated names that were mentioned in some of the other posts.
In the old days around 100 years ago, once you got off Ellis island, you became an American. While still maintaining your ethnicity and traditions at home with family or in church, you became part of the general melting pot, absorbing the American culture and our way of life. This joining of many cultures, races, and nationalities helped make us strong and prosperous. I think this new trend toward hyphenation and multi-culturalism may actually lead us backward into separate groups, with group loyalties, norms and prejudices that trump our American culture. Not to get too gushy here, but I believe the motto on our coins, E Pluribus Unum, meaning "from many, one.", is an important part of our culture.
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Originally posted by Magellan
My comments were not really directed at you. I agree that "race" is the proper word here. I was just expressing my general dislike for hyphenated names that were mentioned in some of the other posts.
In the old days around 100 years ago, once you got off Ellis island, you became an American. While still maintaining your ethnicity and traditions at home with family or in church, you became part of the general melting pot, absorbing the American culture and our way of life. This joining of many cultures, races, and nationalities helped make us strong and prosperous. I think this new trend toward hyphenation and multi-culturalism may actually lead us backward into separate groups, with group loyalties, norms and prejudices that trump our American culture. Not to get too gushy here, but I believe the motto on our coins, E Pluribus Unum, meaning "from many, one.", is an important part of our culture.
My comments were not really directed at you. I agree that "race" is the proper word here. I was just expressing my general dislike for hyphenated names that were mentioned in some of the other posts.
In the old days around 100 years ago, once you got off Ellis island, you became an American. While still maintaining your ethnicity and traditions at home with family or in church, you became part of the general melting pot, absorbing the American culture and our way of life. This joining of many cultures, races, and nationalities helped make us strong and prosperous. I think this new trend toward hyphenation and multi-culturalism may actually lead us backward into separate groups, with group loyalties, norms and prejudices that trump our American culture. Not to get too gushy here, but I believe the motto on our coins, E Pluribus Unum, meaning "from many, one.", is an important part of our culture.
. And I think I remember Dennis Leary saying something about absolutely loving potatoes .My point is, we're still melting.
Originally posted by Kojiro_FtT
I hesitantly agree with you, Magellan. However, look how long it took the people getting off Ellis Island to get along, and back then there were only minor differences in appearance such as noses and hair color. They were all what we collectively call "white" today, yet back then had big problems between the groups; Italian, Irish, German, whatever. People quickly categorize others by appearance, not just race but dress, because that's easy and natural; like sorting out the apples and oranges in kindergarden. Thus we easily throw people into groups and develop stereotypes. It'll take a bit longer for this new melting pot of white, black, SE Asian, Desi, Hispanic, and Mid-Eastern people to merge together and just simply be "American." But there are also those that dislike the idea of a singular culture. IMO, a singular culture is fine, cuz it's not like the former cultures are lost. My GF has Italian roots, and they still have home cooked pasta every Sunday with artichokes. And I think I remember Dennis Leary saying something about absolutely loving potatoes .
My point is, we're still melting.
I hesitantly agree with you, Magellan. However, look how long it took the people getting off Ellis Island to get along, and back then there were only minor differences in appearance such as noses and hair color. They were all what we collectively call "white" today, yet back then had big problems between the groups; Italian, Irish, German, whatever. People quickly categorize others by appearance, not just race but dress, because that's easy and natural; like sorting out the apples and oranges in kindergarden. Thus we easily throw people into groups and develop stereotypes. It'll take a bit longer for this new melting pot of white, black, SE Asian, Desi, Hispanic, and Mid-Eastern people to merge together and just simply be "American." But there are also those that dislike the idea of a singular culture. IMO, a singular culture is fine, cuz it's not like the former cultures are lost. My GF has Italian roots, and they still have home cooked pasta every Sunday with artichokes
. And I think I remember Dennis Leary saying something about absolutely loving potatoes .My point is, we're still melting.
you're right. People are going to hold onto their culture/background because it gives them a sense of identity and pride.
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From: Twin Cities, MN USA
Originally posted by NuJerseyDrive
Why is everyone being so touchy? We are one big happy family and Asu just wants to know where we're all from, that's it.
Why is everyone being so touchy? We are one big happy family and Asu just wants to know where we're all from, that's it.
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Posts: 620
From: Twin Cities, MN USA
Originally posted by kloogy
Both of my parents are From El Salvador , Central America, but I was born and raised in Killa-Queens , NY !
So I guess Im American first.....
Hispanic , second ......
Both of my parents are From El Salvador , Central America, but I was born and raised in Killa-Queens , NY !
So I guess Im American first.....
Hispanic , second ......
