I've been called a racist so many times here on site -- it gets old!

[Mountainmanbob]

Okay I guess it comes with the territory because of being on an Internet site and stating my opinions and receiving responses from people that don't really know me. Putting that aside for a minute if I may I must say, it does get a little old.

It seems these days that when a conservative states their stance on an issue if someone from the left just wants to put out a quick stupid response for some reason they just throw out the race card and insinuate that I'm a racist.

It should be noted that I don't really expect this to stop but, I think a few points of interest should be noted.

I was raised in in Logan Heights known as a ghetto in San Diego California. 90% of my friends were of color.

I worked for the city of San Diego for 32 years and most of my friends were Mexicans. I hung out with them and partied a lot with them and their families. One of my best friends at the City was an old black man -- I loved that guy and he taught me a lot. He used to tell me, "you don't know what you have until the well runs dry." Something that I have been saying for 25 years now.

My last 5 or 6 years with the City I was assigned to a work truck and we traveled to all the different parks in San Diego and my coworker was and is a female gay Lady. We spent our total work days together. I've been retired for 12 years now and that sweet Lady and I still get together often for a Sushi lunch.

My best friend Mike and I go all the way back to the fifth grade in Hawaii. Yes, we were what they call Navy brats. We hooked back up on the mainland and owned a bicycle shop together from 1970 to 1973 near San Diego State College. Mike and I always have been and still are the closest of friends. We get together often for hikes and bicycle rides. Mike and his wife often take my wife and I to Hawaii to their condo for vacation.

Mike is married to a Filipino lady. One of their daughters was married to a Mexican man and the other is married to a black man. Their grandchildren are interracial.

I enjoy this site a lot and also have a real love for all of you here that share your opinions (although I don't agree with many of you).

From up top the mountain the goats and I wish you,
A very blessed day,
Bob

 

[OldWiseGuy]

I hear you Bob (my name is also Bob). I too am called a racist here, and perhaps I invite the charge. Any criticism of minorities gets you that label regardless of great experiences such as yours.

 

[Albion]

I appreciate your OP, Bob, but none of that really matters in the political world of the Left where everything that is said is done strictly for effect.

 

[Heavenhome]

People are people

 

[OldWiseGuy]

People are people

And therein lies the problem.

 

[Heavenhome]

Exactly!!!!!!

 

[Hazelelponi]

It's because your in political discussions..

I know black people who have been called racist in an online political debate, and I laughed so hard at a leftwinger who'd never once read a Qur'an that told me i didnt know anything about Islam, nevermind at the time I was a practicing Muslim trying to explain our beliefs..

Hahaha.. when people can't see you they come up with the craziest stuff! It really is funny...

Seriously - why let it under your skin? Don't bother. Those accusations come up when your winning the debate, so if you like the debate and you like winning, then learn to laugh..

 

[Mountainmanbob]

People are people

Okay and it's well known to us Christians that even the best of us are sinners.

I sure don't want to come across like I'm a hundred percent perfect up top the mountain here. My wife will give you a witness on that one.

Repent should have been my middle name. Well on some days it should actually be my first name --
MountainManRepent

We should be very careful when calling someone or insinuating that they are or even might be a racist. We should save that remark for the most evil of people.

M-Bob

 

[Zoii]

I appreciate your post, Bob, but none of that really matters in the political world of the Left where everything that is said is done strictly for effect.

Hey - Quit it - I'm an Australian Greens supporter - You'd probably call me a lefty and I'm good with it. I'm a feminist. I'm probably everything you dislike.

But Bob and I have always had polite comments between us. I don't get why everything has to be turned into Left V Right politics. This is just about being plain polite.

 

[Southernscotty]

Bob; I drove by there and all your goats and chickens are white. That tells me alot right there!!!

 

[Southernscotty]

Hey - Quit it - I'm an Australian Greens supporter - You'd probably call me a lefty and I'm good with it. I'm a feminist. I'm probably everything you dislike.

But Bob and I have always had polite comments between us. I don't get why everything has to be turned into Left V Right politics. This is just about being plain polite.

Oh hush and get in the kitchen where a woman belongs.
LOL [Just playing]

 

[Heavenhome]

Bob, I didn't mean to make light of you saying people call you racist. The thing is no matter what you stand for, you will be labelled as something. (and that is always said derogatorily)
People don't seem to be able to grasp that others have opinions that might be different so therefore they try to tear down. Its a common thing even here on this forum sadly. That's what I meant about "people are people".

Its a stupid comment to infer you are racist anyway .
A Christian cannot be racist ,we are all one in Christ Jesus

 

[Mountainmanbob]

Bob; I drove by there and all your goats and chickens are white. That tells me alot right there!!!

That's exactly why I did not bring them into the storyline.

I'm going out to spray paint a goat.

Drive by again later.

M-Bob

 

[Albion]

Hey - Quit it - I'm an Australian Greens supporter - You'd probably call me a lefty and I'm good with it. I'm a feminist. I'm probably everything you dislike.

But Bob and I have always had polite comments between us. I don't get why everything has to be turned into Left V Right politics. This is just about being plain polite.

Well, MMBob was addressing the wider problem IMHO, not commenting on just one or a few individuals and their bad behavior.

 

[Southernscotty]

That's exactly why I did not bring them into the storyline.

I'm going out to spray paint a goat.

Drive by again later.

M-Bob

Remember Red, Yellow, Green and White, They are precious in His sight, Jesus loves the little children [And goats] Of the world... LOL You have a lot of painting to do friend.

 

[Mountainmanbob]

Remember Red, Yellow, Green and White, They are precious in His sight, Jesus loves the little children [And goats] Of the world... LOL You have a lot of painting to do friend.

I must say you have been very helpful this morning.

I'm going down to Lakeside Hardware and I'm going to buy a variety pack of spray paint.

Just to make sure that I have all bases covered by the end of the day I will even have a green goat.

Yeah, see how many talk smack about me then.

Can't say nothing bad about Mountainman after all he does have a green goat and seems to love it.

M-Bob

 

[Southernscotty]

I must say you have been very helpful this morning.

I'm going down to Lakeside hardware and I'm going to buy a variety pack of spray paint.

Just to make sure that I have all bases covered by the end of the day I will even have a green goat.

Yeah, see how many talk smack about me then.

Can't say nothing bad about Mountainman after all he does have a green goat and seems to love it.

M-Bob

Amen Brother..[p.s. Walmart has spray paint for a dollar a can]

 

[SkyWriting]

I appreciate your OP, Bob, but none of that really matters in the political world of the Left where everything that is said is done strictly for effect.

Having been both on the far left and right, I have to argue that all criticisms are equal for left and right. They both spout ideologies that they don't live out and they both invent "horrors" that don't exist for the other side.

 

[Mountainmanbob]

Amen Brother..[p.s. Walmart has spray paint for a dollar a can]

I'm going to make the goat pay for the paint anyway, he's the one that complains of being picked on because of his color.

M-Bob

 

[Albion]

Having been both on the far left and right, I have to argue that all criticisms are equal for left and right. They both spout ideologies that they don't live out and they both invent "horrors" that don't exist for the other side.

I disagree. Conservatives naturally tend towards using facts (although they may not get them correct all the time) and, even when they are characterizing the opponent, do not just reach for the most hurtful or insulting term, quite apart from its accuracy. But that is a well-travelled technique of the political Left, especially now that the Democrat Party has been thoroughly "Antifa-ized."