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Why is this racist?
« on: October 13, 2014, 08:59:58 PM »

http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/woolworths-pulls-offensive-singlets-20141013-115dlp.html


I can  understand how it could be  considered "offensive" although not to me but I don't see it as being racist. Seems straight forward to me, a blunt way of saying you don't like our way of life go elsewhere? Am I missing something?
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Re: Why is this racist?
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2014, 09:01:14 PM »
power of stupid media... I mean social media.

and they say we are moving forward.... :(
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Re: Why is this racist?
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2014, 09:11:44 PM »
Do they have any left, I'll buy a dozen :cup: :cup: :cup:
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Re: Why is this racist?
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2014, 09:15:31 PM »
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Re: Why is this racist?
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2014, 09:34:43 PM »
Quote from: achjimmy on October 13, 2014, 08:59:58 PM
http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/woolworths-pulls-offensive-singlets-20141013-115dlp.html


I can  understand how it could be  considered "offensive" although not to me but I don't see it as being racist. Seems straight forward to me, a blunt way of saying you don't like our way of life go elsewhere? Am I missing something?


No, you are not.  And it is not a racist statement.

When should we start searching for a country that still has a strong sense of its own identity, one of which does not give it up every time it is challenged.
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Re: Why is this racist?
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2014, 10:10:39 PM »
Patriotism is often described as racism by the print media because it helps them sells subscriptions.
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Re: Why is this racist?
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2014, 10:30:37 PM »
I thought the same thing when I saw it.  Definitely not racist, just being a proud Australian.  I'd wear one, with pride.
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Re: Why is this racist?
« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2014, 10:32:48 PM »
I share the irritation expressed here, especially as I have that exact slogan on a bumper sticker on the back of my 4WD and I'm keeeping it there.
Racist used to be a word used to describe those who had prejudices against others because of the colour of their skin or ethnic backgound.
Now, it is used to describe anything that I say that the politically correct, tree-hugging, sad little lefties disagree with.
It's very common in any references to Muslims. Islam is a religion, not a race. Comments about Islam are not racist. Dunno what they are. Religionist?

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Re: Why is this racist?
« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2014, 03:56:17 AM »
What the hell is wrong with being proud of our country. The PC brigade are now completely over the top in trying to control our lives. It's time we told them to "Get Stuffed" and to mind their own business. I totally agree with the statement on that shirt as I'm sure many on here will too. If that statement fits your profile than do as it says.  >:(
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Re: Why is this racist?
« Reply #9 on: October 14, 2014, 04:57:36 AM »
What a joke.... How could it possibly be offensive to have pride in out country?

Adam Bandt involved, say no more. He is a weasel!

Woolworths.... 'It wasn't the ones we ordered' ?...BS it WAS the ones you ordered because, like us, you seen nothing wrong with it. Then Bandt and his crew stired up a minority group so you had to 'do the right thing'.

Sad.


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Re: Why is this racist?
« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2014, 05:25:31 AM »
Quote from: Homer_Jay on October 14, 2014, 04:57:36 AM
What a joke.... How could it possibly be offensive to have pride in our country?
Sad.

Apparently it is fine for others to be proud and have pride in their countries, but unfortunately it's racist to be an Australian.
Political correctness gone mad.
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Re: Why is this racist?
« Reply #11 on: October 14, 2014, 06:04:19 AM »
Quote from: olddigger on October 13, 2014, 10:32:48 PM
I share the irritation expressed here, especially as I have that exact slogan on a bumper sticker on the back of my 4WD and I'm keeeping it there.
Racist used to be a word used to describe those who had prejudices against others because of the colour of their skin or ethnic backgound.
Now, it is used to describe anything that I say that the politically correct, tree-hugging, sad little lefties disagree with.
It's very common in any references to Muslims. Islam is a religion, not a race. Comments about Islam are not racist. Dunno what they are. Religionist?

Cheers, Tony

Agreed tony.
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Re: Why is this racist?
« Reply #12 on: October 14, 2014, 06:33:52 AM »
hi all..its definitely not racist, just being a proud to be Australian.
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Re: Why is this racist?
« Reply #13 on: October 14, 2014, 06:46:56 AM »
I mean, what next, we can't fly the Aussie flag?
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Re: Why is this racist?
« Reply #14 on: October 14, 2014, 06:53:42 AM »
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I mean, what next, we can't fly the Aussie flag?
that works for me, the boss keeps telling us theres no money, but has orderd 3x flagpoles @ $3500 + $900 for 3 x flags.. we are all pissin ourselves that he will expect full military salute and marching daily at the raising of the Company, Australian and FRENCH flags..
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Re: Why is this racist?
« Reply #15 on: October 14, 2014, 07:12:35 AM »
If I had the money I would get a million of them made and give them away for free.

This is Australia and it needs to remain Australia.  Integration works, multiculturalism doesn't. Anyone that thinks otherwise needs to spend a day at Lakemba, Bankstown or Cabramatta where as an Australian you will be treated like an alien in your own country.
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Re: Why is this racist?
« Reply #16 on: October 14, 2014, 07:13:43 AM »
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... spend a day at Lakemba, Bankstown or Cabramatta where as an Australian you will be treated like an alien in your own country.

... wait till you have to do deliveries inside Roselands...
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Re: Why is this racist?
« Reply #17 on: October 14, 2014, 07:23:02 AM »
Quote from: oldmate on October 14, 2014, 06:46:56 AM
I mean, what next, we can't fly the Aussie flag?
Already happening in the uk. Fines and council orders to remove offending English and British flags.
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Re: Why is this racist?
« Reply #18 on: October 14, 2014, 07:27:44 AM »
Just go to Dirty Pierre at Bevan Land, some beauties available and yes, I have one.

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Re: Why is this racist?
« Reply #19 on: October 14, 2014, 07:31:15 AM »
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Just go to Dirty Pierre, some beauties available and yes, I have one.

http://bevanland.com.au/feature/t-shirts/

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Re: Why is this racist?
« Reply #20 on: October 14, 2014, 07:36:04 AM »
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on October 14, 2014, 07:27:44 AM
Just go to Dirty Pierre at Bevan Land, some beauties available and yes, I have one.
Ah th ole Dirty Pierre Bathurst shirts :cup: used to grab one every year. Haven't been up there for a few years anyone know if he still does them?
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Re: Why is this racist?
« Reply #21 on: October 14, 2014, 07:38:11 AM »
The link seems to give you T-Shirt hell, which is a Yankee site.  ???

I've got the "Terrorist F*ck 'em" shirt.
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Re: Why is this racist?
« Reply #22 on: October 14, 2014, 07:46:43 AM »
gday all

heres a good one
my sis works at a coles bakery the other day there was a big footy match on and they sold out of bread being that it super cheap atm
a lady come in and asked if their was any bread still available to which she said no you guys had bought them all (meaning all the people coming back from the footy had bought them all ) this woman took offence to that and put in a racist claim to the manager
sis got called in to managers office and was reprimanded and told to apologize to customer  (woman was obviously not aussie)
sis was distraught over this and has also set her back in her career at coles

me i would have in apology said i'm so sorry go f yourself. but i dont normally go around trying to offend people and get over it

woman is still looking for compensation over this matter

all this over bread, wonder what would happen if it was some spilt milk?
the word is ending as we know it and is moving in a direction not suitable or fair for the common guy or girl to live life and speak free
 the english language can be misconstrued by anyone to suit themselves and they get away with it 

maybe this should be in the rant page but suits this topic as well

thats my 2 cents and rounded down its free
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Re: Why is this racist?
« Reply #23 on: October 14, 2014, 07:50:54 AM »
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, wonder what would happen if it was some spilt milk?
she would have spotted it in a flash and took a fake dive and had a lifetime of pain and sued.
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Re: Why is this racist?
« Reply #24 on: October 14, 2014, 07:54:47 AM »
Yeah I didn't see anything in it but you need a reality check nowadays there is so many differing opinions.

I can understand some shirts are offensive and I don't agree with them but it doesn't have to be racist either. When your 5yr is just starting to read and some guy rocks up in a **** OFF tee shirt I can understand how people find that offensive. So I guess it's a fine line.
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