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In reply to the discussion: The Dutch: Traditional, or Racist? [View all]JustAnotherGen
(31,819 posts)22. A further step on this
They did impose racist policies and behavior - but they had the avvdantage of the being the away team. When you look at how they damaged forever Africa, Asia, SE Asia, etc. etc. - they did it without staining their 'home territory' with the hateful hate.
Now - as my husband (Italian citizen) likes to point out "our chickens are coming home to roost!" And he thinks well - that might be a good thing. It's always been there - it just hasn't been 'in country'.
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I think an awareness on a national level of the realities of racism is a first step.
MADem
Nov 2013
#17
This is a little different than a symbol that the Nazis stole and used for their own purposes.
MADem
Nov 2013
#7
Years ago my son, who idolized Michael Jordan, wanted to be his hero for Halloween.
Nye Bevan
Nov 2013
#19
Interesting map. I think their work is incomplete, but it certainly is a starting point. nt
MADem
Nov 2013
#11
Nice link. "Anglo and Latin countries most tolerant" except for Venezuela and Dominican Republic.
pampango
Nov 2013
#14
I have represented African-Americans in lawsuits under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Laelth
Nov 2013
#64
Your continued attacks on the credibility and knowledge of an ally are counterproductive.
Laelth
Nov 2013
#67
I am going to meet (for the 1st time) my Dutch future brother in law in two hours, I will ask him.
CBGLuthier
Nov 2013
#16
It's been going on for WAAAAAAY longer than they had any substantial immigration.
MADem
Nov 2013
#39
The point is exactly what was written. It is not 'OK' or 'not OK', it is Holland and up to the Dutch
Egalitarian Thug
Nov 2013
#43
How about the people who are offended by their "traditions?" You're saying they need to shut up?
MADem
Nov 2013
#45
There is no right to being free from offense (including you NoCal). I'm not defending their
Egalitarian Thug
Nov 2013
#49
I could not disagree with you more. I think your views are really strange, in fact.
MADem
Nov 2013
#50
Of course you couldn't, big surprise there. You're more than happy to tell everybody else
Egalitarian Thug
Nov 2013
#60
David Sedaris has a hilarious piece about this regarding our Santa vs. europe's St. Nicholas.
Pretzel_Warrior
Nov 2013
#47