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Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel
I am not ASSuming, I directly asked you what makes them mafia in your OPINION as you made a statement. You haven't answered PmMama or me, just said you had information. What is this information you read?
Why not share this information so you can back up what you're saying? She's Italian, I have done coursework on the subject, enlighten us, there is a reason we're asking.
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Originally Posted by deepimpact2
No, I want you to quote a post that I wrote where I SPECIFICALLY said that because they were Italian and had NJ accents, that this is what made them mob. I'm still waiting for you to do that. Until you can do that, you should probably refrain from making such an accusation.
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Originally Posted by PM_Mama00
My post wasn't being sarcastic. Sorry if it came out that way. 
And we want you to answer WHY you thought they were mob? I never said that you said that, but A) they ARE Italian. B) they have NJ accents. So what else would make you think they are mafia? |
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Originally Posted by deepimpact2
Good for you. Way to backtrack now. Next time you should ask what made me say that instead of jumping in and telling me why I said it.
And while we're at it, let's talk about the fact that while you accuse ME of having stereotypes, based on the statement in bold, you just showed that YOU are the one with the stereotypes. The fact that they are Italian and have NJ accents is the least of my concern. In fact only a couple of them have accents in my opinion.
No, I'm basing my statement on information I came across about the families. I also know poeple in that area who have given me some scoop.
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Originally Posted by PM_Mama00
I didn't backtrack. I stated my thoughts. You LOVE putting words into people's threads don't you? I've seen you do it elsewhere.
Those aren't MY stereotypes. Those are stereotypes that people use to come up with the conclusion that someone is mafia.
And I'm sorry but I really don't believe that you know peopel in the area and they gave you info. I think you got called out.
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This is now my second request for you to share the source (link to a website for example) of your information. PM_Mama00 has also asked this. Instead of getting defensive and deflecting, just tell us. Knowing people is anecdotal evidence, and you mentioned information you came across before you claimed you knew people in the area.
If I am incorrect I apologize, but you are in law school, aren't you? Don't they teach you how to research and back up your statements? Just cite your sources, that's all we're asking (and this happens all over GC, check out the Risk Management forum and how Kevin runs things). Speculating is fine, but don't state things as fact and then not back it up.
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