How insulting is Colored (vs. African American)

[Senusret I]

Shut up.






lol

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Shut up.



lol

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Whites tend to respond with this cliche`.

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Whites or idiots?

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Whites.

I think that's more about being unaware and literal than being an idiot.

Originally Posted by Senusret I

I think idiots. I would argue that most whites who have thought about it have figured it out on their own before they make the argument.

Originally Posted by DrPhil

I don't think not making the argument means they've figured it out on their own. I think it means that people think things but don't always say them.

Aw c'mon. Some of us have figured that one out without having to have it explained to us.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Aw c'mon. Some of us have figured that one out without having to have it explained to us.

That much is obvious. The whites who haven't are still white.

[SydneyK]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

The whites who haven't are still white.

But the ones who have, aren't?
Sorry, couldn't resist.