Racism - Caucasian Caucus?

[LikaNui]

There's something I've idly wondered about for a few decades, and since racism has -- sadly -- become a hot topic here on HT recently, I'm curious what opinions might be on the Congressional Black Caucus. Here's a link to some info on it, including "This Caucus was founded in January 1969, by a group of black members of the House of Representatives."
Under the heading of "Aims" it states this:
"The Caucus describes its goals as "positively influencing the course of events pertinent to African-Americans and others of similar experience and situation," and "achieving greater equity for persons of African descent in the design and content of domestic and international programs and services."

This group has been active for almost 40 years. But what would happen if a different Congressional group was formed, and the "aim" of the new group was this:

"The Caucus describes its goals as "positively influencing the course of events pertinent to African-Americans Caucasians and others of similar experience and situation," and "achieving greater equity for persons of African Caucasian descent in the design and content of domestic and international programs and services."

What would happen then?

[timkona]

Re: Racism?

(in a booming, fatherly tone) >>>

LIKANUI !!! Didn't you hear what I just told your brother Scrivener. You two are gonna be the death of me. You must let double standards alone. But for double standards, we would have no standards at all. Especially where race is concerned. You must see the differences between the races. Don't you??

I have done my best to raise you kids in an illogical, miseducated, propagandized manner, and you just disappoint me with all that logic and reason. Now go walk the dogma. And pick up the mess.

<sigh>

[sinjin]

Re: Racism - Caucasian Caucus?

There's something I've idly wondered about for a few decades, and since racism has -- sadly -- become a hot topic here on HT recently, I'm curious what opinions might be on the Congressional Black Caucus. Here's a link to some info on it, including "This Caucus was founded in January 1969, by a group of black members of the House of Representatives."
Under the heading of "Aims" it states this:
"The Caucus describes its goals as "positively influencing the course of events pertinent to African-Americans and others of similar experience and situation," and "achieving greater equity for persons of African descent in the design and content of domestic and international programs and services."

This group has been active for almost 40 years. But what would happen if a different Congressional group was formed, and the "aim" of the new group was this:

"The Caucus describes its goals as "positively influencing the course of events pertinent to African-Americans Caucasians and others of similar experience and situation," and "achieving greater equity for persons of African Caucasian descent in the design and content of domestic and international programs and services."

What would happen then?

Then we'd be right back to Congress before '69.

[glossyp]

Re: Racism - Caucasian Caucus?

Then we'd be right back to Congress before '69.

Technically you are correct as the caucus was formed in '69, but there were African-American members of congress long before then. One interesting factoid is that the earliest AA members were all Republicans - the party of Lincoln.

[Miulang]

Re: Racism - Caucasian Caucus?

I'm sure if someone tried to create such an animal, not many caucasian politicians would sign up because they would be afraid of being associated (however wrongly) with the likes of the KKK or the White Supremacists. And the majority probably wouldn't care, because they KNOW they have the power today. Only when their power is threatened would they consider forming such a group.

Miulang

[waioli kai]

caucUS$' caucasion ranks , Re: Racism - Caucasian Caucus?

Caucasion Caucus? Isn't that what US corporatism is and always been except for the past couple of decades when the Caucasioness of the caucUS was diluted for show purposes by the caucUSs' elevation of some token non-Caucasions within the caucUS$' caucasion ranks?

[beaker]

Re: caucUS$' caucasion ranks , Re: Racism - Caucasian Caucus?

Caucasion Caucus? Isn't that what US corporatism is and always been except for the past couple of decades when the Caucasioness of the caucUS was diluted for show purposes by the caucUSs' elevation of some token non-Caucasions within the caucUS$' caucasion ranks?

You appear to have some stuck buttons on your keyboard. HTH

[cynsaligia]

Re: Racism - Caucasian Caucus?

whoa, there's a lot of "kawk" in here.

*conflicted: *

*goes back to cramming for this eve's BLAW MT, which she was assiduously avoiding*

[sinjin]

Re: caucUS$' caucasion ranks , Re: Racism - Caucasian Caucus?

Caucasion Caucus? Isn't that what US corporatism is and always been except for the past couple of decades when the Caucasioness of the caucUS was diluted for show purposes by the caucUSs' elevation of some token non-Caucasions within the caucUS$' caucasion ranks?

One font? Are you alright?

[Menehune Man]

Re: Racism - Caucasian Caucus?

It's the "Pendulum Syndrome".
Because of honest injustices in the past / present, laws or programs get implemented to help lift up the oppressed.

What happens though is that it swings past the helping up, to the tearing down of the other party.

The situation in America has become anti-male (originally for females), anti-caucasian (originally for...insert whomever you wish), anti-hetero (originally for gays and lesbians), anti-christian...

IMHO

[Miulang]

Re: Racism - Caucasian Caucus?

OK, I am sad to report that racism is not only alive and well in the good 'ol US of A, but in the German Army, too.

Miulang

[maliaam6]

Re: Racism - Caucasian Caucus?

I'm not racist most of the times . Only sometimes when whateva race
gets stupid with me. I don't know why but that's the way I'am, I think.

Maybe that's why I love dogs. Dogs make my day no matter how crazy
people get. Especially after work. When I enter my yard and I see my
dog spinning around in circles aT 100mph, I kneel down and hug them.

ALL craziness goes away just like that...IT WORKS BEAUTIFULLY!!!

Peace,
Levi

[Leo Lakio]

Re: Racism - Caucasian Caucus?

Maybe that's why I love dogs.

Watch now - someone will accuse you of being a "species-ist."

[1stwahine]

Re: Racism - Caucasian Caucus?

I'm not racist most of the times . Only sometimes when whateva race
gets stupid with me. I don't know why but that's the way I'am, I think.

You are a "species-ist."

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[maliaam6]

Re: Racism - Caucasian Caucus?

Watch now - someone will accuse you of being a "species-ist."

You know, I was just thinking that while typing it.

Yes, it's crazy!