Let me just start by saying that I'm English, and my only foreign blood connection is that my ancestors probably include Danes and Vikings as well as Romans (I've got a big straight nose, red hair and long fingers and toes ...)
I have met lots of French people, and most of them I like. And Scottish and Welsh folk. Great people. The same can be said for Germans, Italians, Greeks, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Australians (by far the friendliest people on Earth), New Zealanders (2nd), Russian, Poles, Czechs, Hungarians, Indians, Pakistanis, Nepalese, South Africans, Arabs, etc. The list really is endless, or so it seems.... Of course, I'd hate for anyone to feel left out, so let me say that just about everyone I ever met has been a nice person, deep down inside.
Except Israelis.
Why is that? I've never met a nice one, or a friendly one, or a happy one. No wonder you people have got problems. If there are any people from Israel here, prove me wrong. Tell everyone about something nice that's ever happened in your life, about a friend you've had for more than a day, about someone you don't want to eradicate.
Originally posted by 747skyjockYes, you are. Racism belongs in the Debate forum. Actually it doesn't, but that is where it is generally found.
Let me just start by saying that I'm English, and my only foreign blood connection is that my ancestors probably include Danes and Vikings as well as Romans (I've got a big straight nose, red hair and long fingers and toes ...)
I have met lots of French people, and most of them I like. And Scottish and Welsh folk. Great people. The same can be said for ...[text shortened]... about a friend you've had for more than a day, about someone you don't want to eradicate.
Originally posted by cashthetrashI don't think this makes him racist. He's saying he never met an Israeli he liked and if he has only met easily disliked Israelis, then he's not lying. He hasn't said anything derogatory and, in fact, is asking for someone to tell him they are happy. He's not even asking for a debate so I suspect he might even have the right forum too.
Yes, you are. Racism belongs in the Debate forum. Actually it doesn't, but that is where it is generally found.
Originally posted by shavixmirPoor guy is only saying he hasn't met one he liked. While it may be a pointless observation, he's not even saying that all Israelis are therefore nasty and miserable.
Funnily enough...that's a f..king generalisation!
Who'd have guessed? It usually is when someone starts a sentence with "I'm not a racist, but..."
However, you are right. You are not a racist, because you are generalising a nationality instead of a race. Well done on that observation!
Originally posted by WheelyI guess that's true to a certain extent...
Poor guy is only saying he hasn't met one he liked. While it may be a pointless observation, he's not even saying that all Israelis are therefore nasty and miserable.
But still, I'm in a nasty mood and I plan to get vicious in my hour that's left to me online today!
How can you make such generalizations? You've never met a happy Israeli? I can't believe what I'm reading, here!
You write: " Tell everyone about something nice that's ever happened in your life, about a friend you've had for more than a day, about someone you don't want to eradicate".
Are you serious? Are you asking Israeli players to come forward and show YOU they're human?
( Funny how the friendliest people you've met (Australians are you favs and NewZealanders come second) are both nations of English speakers 😉 )