concerend about racism and rednecks (Greenville: insurance, houses, cars)

[NoodlesKnowles]

Originally Posted by guestposter24

I'm not scared of change except for this one. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

Can you really say that The South remains just as Southern even with transplants? Ex.- Charlotte, Atlanta

Where did this 3 year old live? In Greenville? I suppose it's possible but not as likely.

Many people I know have parents with Southern accents but their children don't. Heck, I'm a prime example of this for the most part.(Granted my mother is from the North.)

Even so, it's about more than just accents.

A. I wasn't talking bout accents
B. I have family in both charlotte and atlanta that are southern even though I am not(one of the reasons I settled in between
C: yes the three year old was from greenville
D. Are you saying if lot of Russians(for example) move here we would all grow up speaking russian and acting as Russians? its a melting pot(the US in general), I think you need to grow up a little, we are living in 2008

[guestposter24]

Originally Posted by NoodlesKnowles

A. I wasn't talking bout accents
B. I have family in both charlotte and atlanta that are southern even though I am not(one of the reasons I settled in between
C: yes the three year old was from greenville
D. Are you saying if lot of Russians(for example) move here we would all grow up speaking russian and acting as Russians? its a melting pot(the US in general), I think you need to grow up a little, we are living in 2008

I think we might pick up their mannerisms or words, etc.
Other countries are different because they speak a different language. Although, I've heard Miami has been pretty much overtaken by the Spanish language to the point that 2nd or 3rd generation kids even sound a little bit Cuban(nothing wrong with it, every American accent developed from another country). This may or may not be correct.

What's wrong with not wanting every region in the US to be the exact same? Each region can celebrate its natural diversity. The South has been lucky enough to be the least homogenized so far.

[NoodlesKnowles]

Originally Posted by guestposter24

I think we might pick up their mannerisms or words, etc.
Other countries are different because they speak a different language. Although, I've heard Miami has been pretty much overtaken by the Spanish language to the point that 2nd or 3rd generation kids even sound a little bit Cuban(nothing wrong with it, every American accent developed from another country). This may or may not be correct.

What's wrong with not wanting every region in the US to be the exact same? Each region can celebrate its natural diversity. The South has been lucky enough to be the least homogenized so far.

because things change, progress, develop, if they didn't, most of us would'nt be where we are today. I moved to Greenville because of its amazing progression over the past few years, whats wrong with that?

[guestposter24]

Originally Posted by NoodlesKnowles

because things change, progress, develop, if they didn't, most of us would'nt be where we are today. I moved to Greenville because of its amazing progression over the past few years, whats wrong with that?

I understand everyone has to make money but life's not all about keeping your pockets full.

[joebaldknobber]

Europeans are obsessed with race, especially in Berlin.

[carolinapride]

In the past I've heard African Americans use the phrase "red neck"to describe a white racist individual.Like,if they thought you were prejudiced aganist them,they might say,"you just a red neck".Whatever else it might entail,it is definitely racial in nature.To put it in the words of Rodney King though,"can't we all just get alone".

[Studyin'2Show]

Originally Posted by carolinapride

In the past I've heard African Americans use the phrase "red neck"to describe a white racist individual.Like,if they thought you were prejudiced aganist them,they might say,"you just a red neck".Whatever else it might entail,it is definitely racial in nature.To put it in the words of Rodney King though,"can't we all just get alone".

I am a black woman married to a white man whose neck gets very red when he stays out in the sun too long, hence he is a 'red-neck' So, being a redneck does not mean you are prejudiced.

[roadpony]

I've lived in the two Carolinas all my life. I grew up in the city and my husband grew up in the country. I have always equated "redneck with being "country," all racial overtones aside. My husband happily admits to being a redneck, and he is not racist.

Having said that, I'm sure "redneck" means lots of different things to different people.

[FiftyFiftyAboutCO]

Originally Posted by roadpony

I've lived in the two Carolinas all my life. I grew up in the city and my husband grew up in the country. I have always equated "redneck with being "country," all racial overtones aside. My husband happily admits to being a redneck, and he is not racist.

Having said that, I'm sure "redneck" means lots of different things to different people.

I'm from the Northeast originally and am NOT a racist like lots of my extended family members were (aunts and uncles and cousins). My parents were not racists, but I wish they had stood up to their racist siblings. Back in '65, I was living away at school and wanted to bring my best friend from school home for the weekend. She was black. My parents said "no" because of what aunt or uncle so-and-so would say. So I told my friend, and suggested I go to her house instead. Guess what? She said she'd be afraid for my safety if I came to her neighborhood (somewhere around Newark, NJ), so we couldn't go there either! My parents were good, gentle people, but just not ready to take on the relatives. I still get sad when I think of this.

But anyway........one thing "Redneck" means to me is the use of Confederate flags, especially on the fronts of 18-wheelers -- makes my blood run cold cause I equate it with racial hatred, slavery, and the atrocities of the Civil War.

[elvislives]

Originally Posted by FiftyFiftyAboutCO

I'm from the Northeast originally and am NOT a racist like lots of my extended family members were (aunts and uncles and cousins). My parents were not racists, but I wish they had stood up to their racist siblings. Back in '65, I was living away at school and wanted to bring my best friend from school home for the weekend. She was black. My parents said "no" because of what aunt or uncle so-and-so would say. So I told my friend, and suggested I go to her house instead. Guess what? She said she'd be afraid for my safety if I came to her neighborhood (somewhere around Newark, NJ), so we couldn't go there either! My parents were good, gentle people, but just not ready to take on the relatives. I still get sad when I think of this.

But anyway........one thing "Redneck" means to me is the use of Confederate flags, especially on the fronts of 18-wheelers -- makes my blood run cold cause I equate it with racial hatred, slavery, and the atrocities of the Civil War.

Then your blood should run cold when you see the American flag that flew above the cocentration camps to the north..
And i have met my share of "Rednecks" in the Northeast and you know what? Hunting fishing and drinking beers are a country thing no matter what state it happens to occur in.