What's a "nappy-headed ho"?

[The70RT]

I just can't get over how much blatant racism is in here.

At least it has stayed some what civilized, wouldn't you agree?

First, racism is never civilized and second I guess it depends on what you define as being civilized.
No blood shed, yes then it's civilized but something to be proud of here? I don't think so. Something actually being accomplished besides stirring racial hate. Nope. 

You're right, and I would have to agree with you on most of your statement. Then again, this whole thread was started on the basis of freedom of speech I suppose..However maybe not a place for it on this particular platform

No it wasn't - I just didn't know what a "nappy headed ho" was!   

I would send you some pics but the street corners are still light Shakey 

[CharlieCharger]

I just can't get over how much blatant racism is in here.

At least it has stayed some what civilized, wouldn't you agree?

First, racism is never civilized and second I guess it depends on what you define as being civilized.
No blood shed, yes then it's civilized but something to be proud of here? I don't think so. Something actually being accomplished besides stirring racial hate. Nope. 

You're right, and I would have to agree with you on most of your statement. Then again, this whole thread was started on the basis of freedom of speech I suppose..However maybe not a place for it on this particular platform

No it wasn't - I just didn't know what a "nappy headed ho" was!   

I stand corrected 

[GTX]

  

[Rocky]

Rest in Peace Brother.

[Ponch ®]

I just can't get over how much blatant racism is in here.

At least it has stayed some what civilized, wouldn't you agree?

First, racism is never civilized and second I guess it depends on what you define as being civilized.
No blood shed, yes then it's civilized but something to be proud of here? I don't think so. Something actually being accomplished besides stirring racial hate. Nope. 

You're right, and I would have to agree with you on most of your statement. Then again, this whole thread was started on the basis of freedom of speech I suppose..However maybe not a place for it on this particular platform

bullshit... everybody is always so afraid of discussing issues like race for fear of either being labeled a racist or a 'woe is me' victim. I think it's healthy to candidly talk about these things - it's probably the only way we'll all eventually get over this nonsense. Now, is this site the best place to talk about it? No, not really...but if it comes up, it comes up, and if the mods think it gets out of hand, then they'll take care of it.

[Old Moparz]

I just can't get over how much blatant racism is in here.

I see it too, & whether anyone agrees, I also see it whenever the term "ricer" used. I'll call it an import, a tuner, lawnmower with a fart can, or even a POS, but not a ricer. It has nothing to do with being politically correct, only that I think it's outright wrong. I also don't agree with the argument of an import owner calling his own car a ricer, that's still BS. Think about what the word's meaning is, & try to be honest with yourself. It's no different than a white person being called a cracker, a black person called nigger, a Jewish person called a kike. etc., etc.

Maybe people have heard & used ricer for so long they forgot, or some just don't know. In any event, don't be ignorant about it.

[CharlieCharger]

I just can't get over how much blatant racism is in here.

At least it has stayed some what civilized, wouldn't you agree?

First, racism is never civilized and second I guess it depends on what you define as being civilized.
No blood shed, yes then it's civilized but something to be proud of here? I don't think so. Something actually being accomplished besides stirring racial hate. Nope. 

You're right, and I would have to agree with you on most of your statement. Then again, this whole thread was started on the basis of freedom of speech I suppose..However maybe not a place for it on this particular platform

bullshit... everybody is always so afraid of discussing issues like race for fear of either being labeled a racist or a 'woe is me' victim. I think it's healthy to candidly talk about these things - it's probably the only way we'll all eventually get over this nonsense. Now, is this site the best place to talk about it? No, not really...but if it comes up, it comes up, and if the mods think it gets out of hand, then they'll take care of it.

Some people do get a little tender between the chops on the subject of race. However I maintain how I feel about the subject at hand here in this thread..There is no doubt in my mind that some one has taken offense to this thread. Many do have good points on here..I suppose if people don't like them, they don't like them. I was corrected however, that this thread was strictly for defining a " Nappy Headed Hoe" 

[bull]

I think some of the problems are actually created by these minority programs because it tells people they can't do it without the government's help, and that's a travesty. It is tougher in some ways for minorities to achieve the American dream but it's a different kind of tough. We all have hurdles to overcome and problems in life but there's always a way around them if you really want something. Despite our historical treatment of certain minorities (esp. blacks and Native Americans IMO) I think this country has always been the best place in the world for a person to succeed, no matter what their skin color. And I would not attribute it to government programs but to the character of those who refuse to give up.

[CharlieCharger]

I think some of the problems are actually created by these minority programs because it tells people they can't do it without the government's help, and that's a travesty. It is tougher in some ways for minorities to achieve the American dream but it's a different kind of tough. We all have hurdles to overcome and problems in life but there's always a way around them if you really want something. Despite our historical treatment of certain minorities (esp. blacks and Native Americans IMO) I think this country has always been the best place in the world for a person to succeed, no matter what their skin color. And I would not attribute it to government programs but to the character of those who refuse to give up.

NOW THAT I agree with !! 

[Ponch ®]

I think some of the problems are actually created by these minority programs because it tells people they can't do it without the government's help, and that's a travesty. It is tougher in some ways for minorities to achieve the American dream but it's a different kind of tough. We all have hurdles to overcome and problems in life but there's always a way around them if you really want something. Despite our historical treatment of certain minorities (esp. blacks and Native Americans IMO) I think this country has always been the best place in the world for a person to succeed, no matter what their skin color. And I would not attribute it to government programs but to the character of those who refuse to give up.

Yeah, I somewhat agree with that. However...there are people who really do need the help to achieve their goals, and that's when those programs are beneficial. The problem - like with welfare and similar issues - is that there will always be people who see those programs as an end onto themselves, instead of a means to get somewhere and they abuse them.

[CharlieCharger]

I think some of the problems are actually created by these minority programs because it tells people they can't do it without the government's help, and that's a travesty. It is tougher in some ways for minorities to achieve the American dream but it's a different kind of tough. We all have hurdles to overcome and problems in life but there's always a way around them if you really want something. Despite our historical treatment of certain minorities (esp. blacks and Native Americans IMO) I think this country has always been the best place in the world for a person to succeed, no matter what their skin color. And I would not attribute it to government programs but to the character of those who refuse to give up.

Yeah, I somewhat agree with that. However...there are people who really do need the help to achieve their goals, and that's when those programs are beneficial. The problem - like with welfare and similar issues - is that there will always be people who see those programs as an end onto themselves, instead of a means to get somewhere and they abuse them.

I'm starting to think that you and I have done the majority of posts in here heh.

[bull]

I think some of the problems are actually created by these minority programs because it tells people they can't do it without the government's help, and that's a travesty. It is tougher in some ways for minorities to achieve the American dream but it's a different kind of tough. We all have hurdles to overcome and problems in life but there's always a way around them if you really want something. Despite our historical treatment of certain minorities (esp. blacks and Native Americans IMO) I think this country has always been the best place in the world for a person to succeed, no matter what their skin color. And I would not attribute it to government programs but to the character of those who refuse to give up.

Yeah, I somewhat agree with that. However...there are people who really do need the help to achieve their goals, and that's when those programs are beneficial. The problem - like with welfare and similar issues - is that there will always be people who see those programs as an end onto themselves, instead of a means to get somewhere and they abuse them.

Yes. That's the same situation that welfare can create too. It's not meant to take the place of motivation and will power but too often it does.

There was a story in the Oregonian a few days ago about a single father of five who was on welfare and finally landed his dream job, but the starting wage and benefits was less than he was making on welfare. He took the job but now he's got a lot of problems to overcome because of it until his wages outpace what welfare provided. Anyway, the gist of it was that the Oregon legislature is going to try to rectify that situation so it's more of an incentive for welfare recipients to find work.

[CharlieCharger]

I believe IMO  that the issue of welfare could be argued until every one is blue in the face. I agree that people need help, but I think there should be a nationwide crackdown on those folks who abuse the system, and cut them off right away

[bull]

I believe IMO  that the issue of welfare could be argued until every one is blue in the face. I agree that people need help, but I think there should be a nationwide crackdown on those folks who abuse the system, and cut them off right away

They need to look at more factors than just income and make a judgement call based on the individual I guess. Of course that could open up a can of worms too.

I have a friend who had a credit score of 800+, no debt and a promising new law practice. Then he broke his back and couldn't work. When you can't work you obviously can't pay medical expenses w/o insurance and he's a single guy who recently finshed law school so he couldn't/can't afford insurance. Now his medical expenses are around $30k, his credit is shot (because he borrowed money to live on) and his fledgling business never really took off because he still has lingering health issues. And yet he cannot get assistance because he made too much money last year working part-time as a security guard. Meanwhile many able-bodied people in this state have never worked or even attempt to find work and are getting welfare, participating in the govt.-run Oregon Health Plan and are doing just fine by comparison. Where's the justice in that? Where's the incentive to work if you're actually punished for getting a job? If you get a job, any job, they snatch that govt. assistance out of your hands right now and give it to the screw-offs who refuse to work.

[Daytona R/T SE]

I've got a question that kind of goes along with the What's a "Nappy headed ho" Question.

I'm a white guy.  Dutch/Irish....pretty much as Caucasian as it gets.

I've been called "Cracker" "Honky" and "Red Neck"

I am not offended by any of these, mostly because I just don't get "it" I guess...

Can someone explain to me the origins of these words ?

If I'm a "Cracker" am I a Ritz or a Saltine 

[70charger_boy]

I think it was George Jefferson that coined the word, "Honky".  Kid Rock coined the word cracka, like a saltine cracka.  A very white saltine craka

[Troy]

I think it was George Jefferson that coined the word, "Honky".  Kid Rock coined the word cracka, like a saltine cracka.  A very white saltine craka

I bet everyone using those terms in the late 1800s would love to know that!

http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a3_257b.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_cracker

So really, I think that's enough of this one. I hope the question was answered.

Troy