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DENNIS
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Ya know? Thats the problem with this place. I carry on in a contentious thread which proves me right and nobody says anything. When I'm wrong,
you jump my stuff. Maybe it isn't a problem. Maybe it's a challenge.
OK. It's on. Lets do it. Devil's Advocate I will be till I'm removed.
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woody with a view
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
Ya know? Thats the problem with this place. I carry on in a contentious thread which proves me right and nobody says anything. When I'm wrong,
you jump my stuff. Maybe it isn't a problem. Maybe it's a challenge.
OK. It's on. Lets do it. Devil's Advocate I will be till I'm removed. |
new handle "devil's advocate". give 'em hell Dennis.
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Bienvenido Newbie
I think you will be fine. I would be careful driving at night though . There are lots of people from the states living over the border from what I've
heard so it's working for them .Whatever you do God bless You in it .
Tortuga 
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DENNIS
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Don't think I won't.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
Don't think I won't. |
Dennis,
Logout, take a break, and set up your drums on your front porch and pound on them for a while. 
In fact put a few holes in them so they can't move anywhere. 
Diane
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Amigo ,Tu no eres un Diablo.:
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| Quote: | i]Originally posted by jdtrotter
Diane |
Thanks
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Hook
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I was just wondering how much racism honkies with money would experience in Mexico, anyway?
Scam attempts for their money?: yes. Overt racial discrimination that they might be able to recognize? Probably not much.
I have also read that Mexico is a pretty racist country, with respect to their indigenous populations as well as immigrants from Central America.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
I was just wondering how much racism honkies with money would experience in Mexico, anyway?
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He probably wouldn't know if he considered himself a "honkey" as you say. He will have already given up his self respect if he accepted that label.
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comitan
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Dennis
This post makes no sense at all, it might be nice to clarify it. In the first place you talk of a contentious thread that proves you right, are you
referring to this thread or just one of your previous threads. Or are you admitting that you are wrong in this thread, and if that is the case you
don't expect people to jump on you? because I know that is what you would do.
| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
Ya know? Thats the problem with this place. I carry on in a contentious thread which proves me right and nobody says anything. When I'm wrong,
you jump my stuff. Maybe it isn't a problem. Maybe it's a challenge.
OK. It's on. Lets do it. Devil's Advocate I will be till I'm removed. |
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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DENNIS
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Racism in Mexico is a cultural trait. Those who are in the sphere of the Chilango culture, dislike Blacks. That culture spreads throughout the
country. If you get to know the Mexicans, most will tell you of their dislike for Blacks. It's practically a moot point since most Mexicans have
never had to be around Blacks. But, the negative feelings exist.
I've always thought that people need something, or somebody to hate, just to justify their own misery.
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toneart
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Sharksbaja
With that said, I too am a bit curious why color and race would be a focal point of your investigation. Are religion and color primary factors
regarding your potential move? Is there a fear you possess aside from dangerous roads?
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Well I think personally that a move to a foreign land can be frightening. A different language, a different government, and a different culture of
people. I think one should know how they will be treated especially when you hold a certain religious belief and look a certain color. I would think
I'd be a fool not to address the major issues first, (i.e. Will I be welcomed with open arms in another country). Once that is assessed then I can
move on to cost of living, infrasturcture, etc,etc.....Some questions have already been answered through googling and the like. However, the question
about skin color and religion I haven't found. I think that this forum has done a fantastic job of answering those questions and I am thankful for
everyone who participated.
By the way, I didnt mean to stir anything. I had no idea what was going to happen when I wrote my question. I just felt it neccessary to be answered.
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Newby
You are making a plan. It looks like you are very methodical and analytic. Fortunately, this website is included in your research, and perhaps even
more fortunately, it is only a small contribution to your total search. Nothing beats firsthand experience, so go and taste it. The consensus here
seems to say, you'll like it and you'll do fine.
A lot of "newbys' post on this board for the first time and instantly feel the heat. It is intensive, for sure. Don't worry about stirring things up.
These hornets were already stirred up and just waiting for the next target. You have handled the heat well. That tells me that Baja will be a piece of
cake for you. Do it!....and enjoy.
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comitan
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Well Dennis it looks like you are going to work already, I would question your astute knowledge in the above statement but you are just in your new
role already.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by comitan
Dennis
This post makes no sense at all, it might be nice to clarify it. In the first place you talk of a contentious thread that proves you right, are you
referring to this thread or just one of your previous threads. Or are you admitting that you are wrong in this thread, and if that is the case you
don't expect people to jump on you? because I know that is what you would do.
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Wow. Talk about making no sense. What are you trying to say, Wiley? |
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Hook
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
I was just wondering how much racism honkies with money would experience in Mexico, anyway?
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He probably wouldn't know if he considered himself a "honkey" as you say. He will have already given up his self respect if he accepted that label.
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Well, I use the term HONKY to describe any white, including myself. I also accept the use of the term GRINGO in describing myself, although some feel
it is derogatory.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
Well, I use the term HONKY to describe any white, including myself. I also accept the use of the term GRINGO in describing myself, although some feel
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They're both derogatory. It's shameful that any person with national pride would accept either. Gringo has become acceptible from over-use by
gringos but, if a white man ever called me a honkey, I'd punch a hole in his face.
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DENNIS
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Good nite.
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comitan
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Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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DENNIS
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Well, I'll stay up if you want to talk about it, Wiley.
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comitan
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Sorry you don't understand I gave it my best.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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