Archive for the ‘stereotypes’ Category
Republican logic…unraveling America
Posted by: emagineitall on: October 20, 2008
- In: politics| stereotypes
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According to IPS:
ACORN has also ironically pointed out that despite his accusations of ties to Obama, it was McCain who “stood shoulder-to-shoulder” with ACORN at an immigration reform rally co-sponsored by the group in February 2006.
…but according to Republicans, Obama lacks judgment for his “affiliation” with ACORN.
The U.S. and world economy is teetering [...]
Dude!! What’s my role?
Posted by: emagineitall on: February 19, 2008
While it may seem that I am consumed with minority rights and am anti-white, people usually think I’m white. At least the the people who know me do. I love mochas, although I am morally opposed to purchasing Starbucks except in dire emergencies (homemade is better anyway). I have a college education, a career, a [...]
Links 11 feb 2008
Posted by: emagineitall on: February 11, 2008
DEVELOPMENT: MDGs Yardstick Too Generic, Critics Say [IPS]This article highlights the importance of context and scale. The MDG’s were established on a global scale but when applied locally they don’t make sense and are hurting nations, African ones especially. One size does not fit all.
Material Support to Terrorism — Consequences for Refugees and Asylum Seekers [...]
Race and gender in the proper political perspective
Posted by: emagineitall on: January 9, 2008
What irritates me most about the media coverage of the race for the democratic nomination is the constant harping about gender and the less harped on question of race. Why do people think that it is strange that Obama got a higher percentage of female votes than Hillary in Iowa? Why don’t they question how [...]
Countries I don’t come from, even though people think I do
Posted by: emagineitall on: December 18, 2007
Well in my many years (if you really wanna know you can ask, but I try not to disclose too much personal info online), I’ve been asked countless times where I come from. People often make a guess or two and I’ve decided to compile an official list: just to prove that you can’t judge [...]
Santa’s helpers in blackface
Posted by: emagineitall on: August 6, 2007
In The Netherlands, Sinterklaas is the the manifestation of St. Nicholas. Sint, a Turkish bishop who lives in Spain, arrives on his boat every November. He rides his white horse throughout this small Protestant country, accompanied by his Zwarte Pieten (Black Peters) and on December 5th he brings presents to all the good Dutch children. [...]
