white christian day?

[DRM]

Soooo.... who's going?

http://www.whitechristianheritagefestival.org/

I don't think I can make it - my hair is too brown

[Reservoir Dog]

Fortunately, I have other plans that day.

[Volzfan]

Looks like the KKK is trying to hide behind a new name.

[ShaunM]

uh..........no failure!!!

[enfield]

I have no problem with these people.

We tolerate the NAACP and the United Negro College Fund, don't we?

What goes around . . .

However, I won't be attending -- I'm sure I can find something more important to do that day.

[Guest SUNTZU]

[ShaunM]

[strickj]

Id hit it

[ukerduker]

This is an interesting event. Although I see the (true) group behind this event, it's funny how any event associated or based around a "white" theme becomes racist. In a country where we tolerate the NAACP, the Congressional black caucas, Hispanic, Asian, native American, and any other ethnic groups, we can't see a group of "white folk" coming together without associating the KKK.

To further this, why is there a Black, Hispanic, Asian, etc history month and no white history month? Why are white skinned people left out or isolated? I never supressed or owned another race, nor did my relatives. What did I, as a white person, ever do wrong? Personally I find this racial argument without any merit. People want to cling to the past to promote their ideology or pander. Why can't we all just get along?

Next thing you know Congress will be appologizing for slavery.

[soapbox Complete]

[Guest superdrew4000]

To further this, why is there a Black, Hispanic, Asian, etc history month and no white history month? Why are white skinned people left out or isolated?

[soapbox Complete]

I think every month besides Black History month is White history month, isn't it? I mean, we focus on civil rights and slavery in Feburary, then go back to teaching or learning "mainstream" history the rest of the year.

[memphismason]

I think every month besides Black History month is White history month, isn't it? I mean, we focus on civil rights and slavery in Feburary, then go back to teaching or learning "mainstream" history the rest of the year.

No sir, every month besides "Black History Month" is just plain History Month, no race attached.

[Guest canynracer]

I do hear what you are saying here, but....

The problem is that white people really dont have a past they can "brag" about. And today, name accomplishments that WHITE people have done...not AMERICANS, just WHITE that they have accomplished.

The reason black, hispanic, asian races have these things is to remind them/us of where they came from, how they got HERE, and where they are today. The accomplishments will continue untli they meet the white "accomplishments"

You continue to hear "the first black...." (Hell look at Obama) "The first asian..."

hell you ALSO hear "The first woman...."

The groups for womens rights are no different (http://www.now.org/). Tell me in todays time when you will EVER hear, "The first white man...."?

Make no mistake, I agree with the double standard...but there is more to it.

The "groups" we have that "represent" us (Skinheads, KKK, other...) do not, and have not given us a platform in ANY positve light, so its a natural assumption that when we gather, not much "good" is going to come from it.

Edited October 3, 2008 by canynracer

[Guest superdrew4000]

I do hear what you are saying here, but....

The problem is that white people really dont have a past they can "brag" about. And today, name accomplishments that WHITE people have done...not AMERICANS, just WHITE that they have accomplished.

Well, there was that whole Revolution thing, where a bunch of white dudes decided that the lives, honor, and sacred fortunes of their countrymen shouldn't be ruled over by an indifferent monarch 3,000 miles away because of his "divine right".

Memphismason, what I meant with my previous comment is that mainstream American history is generally about the white american narrative. While it's important to recognize these different groups right now because they've been marginalized for so long, hopefully the historian's goal is to make history "just history".

That's why I'm working on my history degree partime, because history, all history, is too damn important to ever forget.

[Guest canynracer]

Well, there was that whole Revolution thing, where a bunch of white dudes decided that the lives, honor, and sacred fortunes of their countrymen shouldn't be ruled over by an indifferent monarch 3,000 miles away because of his "divine right".

Yeah, and that is what its remembered for...."the first time that Whites fought for independence"...LOL...being white had nothing to do with it.

[Volzfan]

Next thing you know Congress will be appologizing for slavery.

[soapbox Complete]

They already have!!

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/07/29/house.slavery/index.html

House apologizes for slavery, 'Jim Crow' injustices

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a resolution apologizing to African-Americans for slavery and the era of Jim Crow.

The House on Tuesday evening passed a resolution apologizing for slavery and Jim Crow laws.

The nonbinding resolution, which passed on a voice vote, was introduced by Rep. Steve Cohen, a white lawmaker who represents a majority black district in Memphis, Tennessee.

While many states have apologized for slavery, it is the first time a branch of the federal government has done so, an aide to Cohen said.

In passing the resolution, the House also acknowledged the "injustice, cruelty, brutality and inhumanity of slavery and Jim Crow."

"Jim Crow," or Jim Crow laws, were state and local laws enacted mostly in the Southern and border states of the United States between the 1870s and 1965, when African-Americans were denied the right to vote and other civil liberties and were legally segregated from whites.

The name "Jim Crow" came from a character played by T.D. "Daddy" Rice who portrayed a slave while in blackface during the mid-1800s.

The resolution states that "the vestiges of Jim Crow continue to this day."

"African-Americans continue to suffer from the consequences of slavery and Jim Crow -- long after both systems were formally abolished -- through enormous damage and loss, both tangible and intangible, including the loss of human dignity and liberty, the frustration of careers and professional lives, and the long-term loss of income and opportunity," the resolution states.

The House also committed itself to stopping "the occurrence of human rights violations in the future."

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The resolution does not address the controversial issue of reparations. Some members of the African-American community have called on lawmakers to give cash payments or other financial benefits to descendents of slaves as compensation for the suffering caused by slavery.

It is not the first time lawmakers have apologized to an ethnic group for injustices.

In April, the Senate passed a resolution sponsored by Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kansas, that apologized to Native Americans for "the many instances of violence, maltreatment and neglect."

In 1993 the Senate also passed a resolution apologizing for the "illegal overthrow" of the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1893.

In 1988, Congress passed and President Reagan signed an act apologizing to the 120,000 Japanese-Americans who were held in detention camps during World War II. The 60,000 detainees who were alive at the time each received $20,000 from the government

[Guest canynracer]

I think he knew that Volz.....gotta love sarcasm

hehehe

[ukerduker]

They already have!!

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/07/29/house.slavery/index.html

House apologizes for slavery, 'Jim Crow' injustices

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a resolution apologizing to African-Americans for slavery and the era of Jim Crow.

The House on Tuesday evening passed a resolution apologizing for slavery and Jim Crow laws.

The nonbinding resolution, which passed on a voice vote, was introduced by Rep. Steve Cohen, a white lawmaker who represents a majority black district in Memphis, Tennessee.

While many states have apologized for slavery, it is the first time a branch of the federal government has done so, an aide to Cohen said.

In passing the resolution, the House also acknowledged the "injustice, cruelty, brutality and inhumanity of slavery and Jim Crow."

"Jim Crow," or Jim Crow laws, were state and local laws enacted mostly in the Southern and border states of the United States between the 1870s and 1965, when African-Americans were denied the right to vote and other civil liberties and were legally segregated from whites.

The name "Jim Crow" came from a character played by T.D. "Daddy" Rice who portrayed a slave while in blackface during the mid-1800s.

The resolution states that "the vestiges of Jim Crow continue to this day."

"African-Americans continue to suffer from the consequences of slavery and Jim Crow -- long after both systems were formally abolished -- through enormous damage and loss, both tangible and intangible, including the loss of human dignity and liberty, the frustration of careers and professional lives, and the long-term loss of income and opportunity," the resolution states.

The House also committed itself to stopping "the occurrence of human rights violations in the future."

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The resolution does not address the controversial issue of reparations. Some members of the African-American community have called on lawmakers to give cash payments or other financial benefits to descendents of slaves as compensation for the suffering caused by slavery.

It is not the first time lawmakers have apologized to an ethnic group for injustices.

In April, the Senate passed a resolution sponsored by Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kansas, that apologized to Native Americans for "the many instances of violence, maltreatment and neglect."

In 1993 the Senate also passed a resolution apologizing for the "illegal overthrow" of the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1893.

In 1988, Congress passed and President Reagan signed an act apologizing to the 120,000 Japanese-Americans who were held in detention camps during World War II. The 60,000 detainees who were alive at the time each received $20,000 from the government

Volzfan- I know they put that apology out. I was attempting to add sarcasm to my "soapbox".

With all these apologies being thrown around, why don't they apologize to me for being stupid elected officials, wasting my tax dollars, and for passing that damn affirmative action crap. Color has no advantage or disadvantage in society today, although people like Jesse and the Revernd Al continually try to drive that color wedge into society. People who judge by color are blind themselves. As long as there are various races in our country people are going to hate and discriminate. I need a beer.

[memphismason]

Well, there was that whole Revolution thing, where a bunch of white dudes decided that the lives, honor, and sacred fortunes of their countrymen shouldn't be ruled over by an indifferent monarch 3,000 miles away because of his "divine right".

Memphismason, what I meant with my previous comment is that mainstream American history is generally about the white american narrative. While it's important to recognize these different groups right now because they've been marginalized for so long, hopefully the historian's goal is to make history "just history".

That's why I'm working on my history degree partime, because history, all history, is too damn important to ever forget.

Oh yeah, I know...I was just saying.

[NuTcAsE]

The "groups" we have that "represent" us (Skinheads, KKK, other...) do not, and have not given us a platform in ANY positve light, so its a natural assumption that when we gather, not much "good" is going to come from it.

Much like the aclu, ncaacp, rainbow coalition, congressional black caucus, etc...

And we all get stereotyped. Well, let's take obammer for instance. He's doing nothing to change stereotypes, sells drugs, hates white people, many references to corruption, won't show up to work, and when he does he's just "present" most of the time, but still has his hand out for a paycheck, ain't done an honest days work in his life. Talk about that on black history month.

[Guest Grout]

Id hit it

[Guest eyebedam]

This is copied from the events portion. They have the right to do as they will but by simply looking @ the pics & the white heritage walk It looks like a few Jerry Springer type rednecks.

At the end of the evening in the nearby town of Lawrenceburg, many of the festival's visitors get together for cake and coffee and to listen to some good Solid Bible speaking about white Christian Heritage. You're invited and the location of the meeting room will be announced at the festival.

Ff

[DWARREN123]

It's all BS! We are all people, good, bad or just taking up space. No one should be pushed forward because of color, race, sex or anything else only on their accomplishments. Pollitical Correctness is BS also, I don't have to like you because of anything.

People usually get on in one to one relationships it is only when race, sex or other areas are pushed that problems pop up!

Just my conservative, get out of my face opinion.

[Steelharp]

Ill let you hit me in the scrotum with a weedeater before I buy anything from the Rabbi

Having experienced an activity similar to that first hand... I'd rather buy something from ANYbody, thank you!

[Angus]

Who cares really....I am not attending, and they will never attend a "party" at my place. Nor will the NAACP, ACLU or any other group. I aggree that history needs to be remembered, but I don't need to be dragged through it on a daily basis.

BTW: 1st gen American, my dad is from Ireland circa 1947, and mom's parents from Ireland circa 1905. I have never attended Irish pride day. As far as that goes, I guess the Irish are lucky that once a year alot of folks "want to be Irish".

No, we will never "all get along", but please don't take my guns, my booze or my bed and we should be able to get along fine.

.............