Racisim

rogthedodge · 09-13-2007, 08:36 AM

No idea mate - it was long time ago. AFAIK it was a USMC (USN) training film.

I'm sure you're right on the details - not entirely sure I've got the title right.

They used to show it in the British Army to see who'd throw up - sure the ex-squaddies on here will remember it

plan_D · 09-13-2007, 08:55 AM

"the US Constitution gave Congress the power to provide and maintain a navy. Several years later six frigates were built. Original missions included protection of the merchant fleet, and conflicts were had with the French and notably the Barbary pirate problem - which culminated in the Barbary War and the US Marines heading off "to the shores of Tripoli."

The Barbary pirates were the exact reason; the Barbary pirates and their slave trade. The European powers had been fighting off the North African shores for a long time trying to stop that particular slave trade which centered around European merchants. The USN was created to aid in this fight. And where's our apology for that, exactly?

England had to buy back many English merchants from the slave trade at an inflated price - I believe it was around £40 during the 17th Century.

In short; bollocks to apologising for slavery.

DerAdlerIstGelandet · 09-13-2007, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by trackend

I agree If one thing that annoys me it's people who go to another country then running it down with the classic " back home they woudnt do this that or the other"
Australia seems to be full of ex pats on about the mother country, they should sod off back to the mother country.
When I go to other countries I respect their laws way of life ect.
If I was'nt prepared to do this I wouldn't go in the first place.

I love the diversity of different cultures no harm in retaining your traditions but once you sign on the dotted line the country you choose is your home and it's very wrong to try and turn it into a little outpost of where you came from.
If I emmigrated to say the Canada (and before you all say it I know they would not want an old twit like me even if I wanted to go) then my loyalty would be there 100% no if's but's or and's my past would be just that the past.

I agree with you and unfortunatly I see it every day here in Germany because I work in a military community.

Aussie1001 · 09-14-2007, 04:26 AM

Hmm you discussion pleases aussie....
I think that people should get off the whole slavery issue, everyone did it at the time because there was profit, it's in the past and in fact the U.S put a ban on more slaves coming into the country in the early 1800's at about the same time that Englands Parliment outlawed slavery.....

Clave · 09-14-2007, 05:08 AM

You can't change History...

Frankster_P · 11-03-2007, 02:46 PM

I flew an Italian flag and wear Italian pins still cebrating the world cup win.
You get a few smart remarks, but oh well.

If the Aussies dont like it tough. lol

Graeme · 11-03-2007, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankster_P

I flew an Italian flag and wear Italian pins still cebrating the world cup win.
You get a few smart remarks, but oh well.

If the Aussies dont like it tough. lol

That's not racism!
If you don't consider yourself an 'Aussie'..then what are you?

Frankster_P · 11-04-2007, 01:48 AM

Aussie who is proud of his Euro roots.

Aussie1001 · 11-04-2007, 04:38 AM

fair comment....

Graeme · 11-04-2007, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Frankster_P

Aussie who is proud of his Euro roots.

Not too proud of our flag though?

You from another thread...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankster_P

It was a great idea to ban the flag i thought.
Its a flag, supposed to be a respected symbol, not something to be used by drunken bogans to threaten people.

I have been threatened because i wear Italy pins celebrating the world cup win.
Plus i hate the Union Jack part lol

Change the Farken flag !! _________

‘Nearly’ twenty million Australians were barracking for the Soccerroos that fateful night. The first time for a chance at the cup since 1974. But then as an Aussie you would’ve already known this.

Shoving an Italian flag in the faces of Soccerroo supporters after they had been ousted under dubious circumstances to a bunch of, what the media called “divers”, and you wonder why you didn’t receive a ‘congratulatory’ response?

Then you’re a “Farken” idiot.

And you need to watch this, again and again and again…
YouTube - Italian Soccer Training Camp

Frankster_P · 11-04-2007, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Graeme

Not too proud of our flag though?

You from another thread...

‘Nearly’ twenty million Australians were barracking for the Soccerroos that fateful night. The first time for a chance at the cup since 1974. But then as an Aussie you would’ve already known this.

Shoving an Italian flag in the faces of Soccerroo supporters after they had been ousted under dubious circumstances to a bunch of, what the media called “divers”, and you wonder why you didn’t receive a ‘congratulatory’ response?

Then you’re a “Farken” idiot.

And you need to watch this, again and again and again…
YouTube - Italian Soccer Training Camp

No i dont like the Aus flag, But i respect it.
A lot of first and second gen Aussies support the country of their heritage at the world cup.
Its their right, as its hard to give up a team you have supported all your life.

I dont shove anything in anyones face, and many people have congratulated me, especially Asians and Indians.

So the Aussie media beats up a story and its gospel?
nope.
Neill made himself a road block in the penalty box, bad luck.
Better luck next time.

As for that video, no blacks in the Italian side.
Kewell dives.

Ill put up a kickboxing or wrestling video and say its the Aussie team training.
lol

Njaco · 11-04-2007, 05:26 AM

racism will soon be a moot point when the scientists convince everyone that we're all African descent, it won't matter.

But MLK is rolling in his grave for the minority activist here in the States. Its supposed to be equality, not my race is better.

Affrimative Action should go.
Black Miss America, BET, NAACP, United Negro College Fund and others should be banned for the sake of equality and harmony.

I find its the culture and not the race. Hip-hop and gang-banging and flashy "grills" and "hoes" permeate that culture just like trailer trash and serial killers are among my culture. Its got to stop.

Heinz · 11-04-2007, 05:56 AM

Racism sucks.

The more we analyse, the worse it gets.

We are all hompsapians no?

Though I offer only the obvious, in this case the obvious is the answer.

pbfoot · 11-04-2007, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Frankster_P

Aussie who is proud of his Euro roots.

Thats nice but are you an Aussie if your an Aussie it would only behoove you to be Pro Aussie if your an Aussie cheering for another nation I would suggest you move back from whence you came.

Heinz · 11-04-2007, 06:03 AM

You see I don't agree with the above post. Australia is everything thrown in a blender as far as nationalities go.

The term Australian has a very lose meaning.

However if people come and live here and mock the country then yes I have a problem.

Someone define an Australian for me. I will be amazed as I believe it cant be done.