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Ghost in the Machine

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41. I was born in Miami and raised there until I was 13, so I had a very diverse set of friends then..

Wed Apr 27, 2016, 04:43 PM

Apr 2016

We moved to this small town due to my dad's work, and there is a Nuclear Plant here. I moved back to Miami 6 days after I graduated high school in 1981, and didn't come back here until 2003.

As for your question: "Btw 6'4 220 with dreadlocks and eggplant skin would you still feel your size and crazy style would protect you in your town?", I would say "Yes". This is a very small town, and there are a few openly racist people, but you have that everywhere. 40 years ago it might have been different answer, but the people here have grown and progressed a lot. When I was in high school here, it was 99.98% caucasian, as we only had 2 African Americans, People of Color, or whatever term people are using today (I, personally, just say Human Beings, as I don't judge anyone by anything other than the way they conduct themselves as human beings), in the whole school. There were only 2 or 3 Black families in the whole County.

Today is a different story. There are a lot more AA families, and some of the white girls have bi-racial kids, so the people here are much more accepting now. As stated above, the town has grown a little, yet progressed a LOT. We used to be the smallest County in the State, but now we're the 2nd or 3rd... maybe even 4th (it's been a while since I check the Census stats).

Peace to you and yours,

Ghost

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Would YOU wear this T-shirt in a deep red small town in a deep red State? This is what I'm wearing.. [View all] Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 OP

I wouldn't but my husband might csziggy Apr 2016 #1

Think I'd get along with him safeinOhio Apr 2016 #11

Probably - he's a pretty laid back guy n/t csziggy Apr 2016 #19

Good for you! narnian60 Apr 2016 #24

I would get along with your husband, too... I have republican and christian friends, we know how Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #29

My husband has to be laid back to put up with me csziggy Apr 2016 #30

Sounds like he has his hands full, but in a good way! Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #90

As prove by how irritable I've been, he is very good for me csziggy Apr 2016 #92

A lot of folks here cant understand how thats possible. 7962 Apr 2016 #48

VERY good post, 7962, thank you for that! Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #91

You're very welcome. 7962 Apr 2016 #94

That is exactly the way I am with my friends! Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #95

Is it kevlar? Kip Humphrey Apr 2016 #2

No, just lightweight cotton... I don't think I'd need kevlar around here, anyways. I actually got Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #31

Excellent! Thespian2 Apr 2016 #49

Thank you for taking the time to read it, Thespian2... Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #87

haha. made my day. and morning allan01 Apr 2016 #3

Well that makes me feel good, as I try every day to see how many people I can make laugh, smile, or Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #32

You should have heard people when I wore a Jesus is a Liberal shirt... Phentex Apr 2016 #4

I'm not the heaven believing sort of guy Victor_c3 Apr 2016 #8

Oh, I KNOW the reaction to that one! I use that all the time... "Jesus was a Liberal Hippie who hung Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #33

No. It's confrontational and also an ugly shirt. Bonx Apr 2016 #5

Thank you homegirl Apr 2016 #7

Is it any more confrontational than people around here wearing shirts that say "REPENT, or be Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #34

Right under my openly carried Colt .357 The Green Manalishi Apr 2016 #6

I don't feel a need to carry a gun everywhere I go, especially around here. I OWN a couple, but they Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #35

They may shoot you in the back. Helen Borg Apr 2016 #9

No, I don't think I have to worry about that around here... Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #37

Fantastic!!!! oldandhappy Apr 2016 #10

Thank you, and Peace! n/t Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #38

Not wearing it... AlbertCat Apr 2016 #12

If I wanted your opinion, I'd ask Oh, wait... I did ask! I thought about the length, too, Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #39

I'd ask Oh, wait... I did ask! AlbertCat Apr 2016 #46

No, because the typeface is gross and the message doesn't fit my style. Brickbat Apr 2016 #13

Ask an honest question, get an honest answer. I can respect that... Peace! n/t Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #40

New Orleans, Miami, Disney world. All by plane . Wouldn't wear a suit in such a place I'll never go Person 2713 Apr 2016 #14

I was born in Miami and raised there until I was 13, so I had a very diverse set of friends then.. Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #41

You do realize daa Apr 2016 #15

The Klan Klowns don't worry me, they are chickenshits who hide behind hoods to spread their hate... Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #42

Great! mountain grammy Apr 2016 #16

Thanks! Peace to you, mountain grammy! n/t Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #43

No i wear this T-shirt and i live in Alabama. stonecutter357 Apr 2016 #17

Cool! I'd wear that, too. Peace! n/t Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #44

Why not... ileus Apr 2016 #18

Oh, I know that... I have lived in the South all of my life, except for 8 months in Michigan.... Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #54

LOL jwirr Apr 2016 #20

:-) ... n/t Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #55

No. Not out of fear, but it is divisive, crude, and arrogant. That isn't what we should be selling GummyBearz Apr 2016 #21

You're entitled to your opinion, and I can respect that... but I'm just the opposite. I think that Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #56

entitled to your opinion dynamo99 Apr 2016 #71

Telling someone else to kiss your ass isn't being defensive GummyBearz Apr 2016 #79

"Are you an elected democratic politician?" No, but I do have the RIGHT of Freedom of Speech and Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #83

You do have that right to free speech GummyBearz Apr 2016 #84

I agree with you. cwydro Apr 2016 #74

I agree with you. It weirds me out when someone reads my t-shirt and asks what it means GummyBearz Apr 2016 #78

NOW I see where the problem is... Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #85

Hey man, there is no problem GummyBearz Apr 2016 #88

Thank you, GummyBearz... Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #93

brilliant...! Blue_Tires Apr 2016 #22

I wish I would have thought it up first & could take credit for it... Peace! n/t Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #57

No Botany Apr 2016 #23

Republican Lummoxes tend to run in size XXXL and holster a penis enlarger for their fears. nt TheBlackAdder Apr 2016 #28

I wasn't looking to start a fight. There's a big difference between not being afraid to speak, or Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #59

Why would I wear that? Seems unneccesarily dickish. Throd Apr 2016 #25

No more "dickish" than people wearing confederate flags or anti-Obama shirts & hats... Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #60

Personally, I wouldn't wear that just because I don't wear stuff like that. Good luck. Get a will. TheBlackAdder Apr 2016 #26

No "luck" was needed, and my will is up to date, but thank you... everyone has different styles, and Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #61

Man! You are ballsier than me, by a mile. TheBlackAdder Apr 2016 #73

Oh, hell yeah!! polly7 Apr 2016 #27

Thank you, but I didn't ever feel a need to watch my back.. the only negative responses I got were, Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #63

I'm a white gal on an Indian reservation in liberalhistorian Apr 2016 #36

Heh! I always tell people that "Jesus was a Liberal, Socialist Hippie who hung out with lepers, Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #64

I am trying to respond to everyone, but I have to leave again for a while, please see post #31.... Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #45

I wouldn't but I'd be proud that my son got it for me. DawgHouse Apr 2016 #47

I respect your choice, and I AM very proud that my son thought of me and got that shirt for me. n/t Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #65

This message was self-deleted by its author potisok Apr 2016 #50

Thank you, and I understand what you mean. I am very outspoken about my politics, and don't care Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #66

I got lancer78 Apr 2016 #51

Sounds like a nice collection. Another shirt I have is black, with C.S.I in BIG letters on the front Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #67

It's great malaise Apr 2016 #52

Thank you, malaise! For some reason, I just knew that you would be one who got a kick out of it... Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #68

LOL malaise Apr 2016 #75

No, I would not quakerboy Apr 2016 #53

Thanks for your honest reply, I respect it 100%... Peace! n/t Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #69

It's cute, and I like it! herding cats Apr 2016 #58

Thank you, and I totally understand where you're coming from. I would have never worn it to work Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #72

. herding cats Apr 2016 #96

Funny Shirt fred v Apr 2016 #62

Thank you, fred v,.... Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #80

I would, in a heartbeat - Fairbanks, Alaska is VERY red............ raven mad Apr 2016 #70

Alaska is on my "bucket list" of places that I want to visit, and have thought of moving there... Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #81

Take a cheap car, drive up the Alcan, bring camping equipment - raven mad May 2016 #97

No I wouldn't. Bad Dog Apr 2016 #76

LOL!! That works for you! Hello from across the pond! Peace! n/t.. Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #82

Hello mate. Bad Dog Apr 2016 #89

That's funny. Otoh, I hope you dan't have to change your name to Ghost in the Funny T-Shirt. n/t jtuck004 Apr 2016 #77

LOL! Thank you... "Ghost in the Funny T-Shirt" <~~~ "Comedy gold, Jerry, comedy GOLD!" Peace! n/t Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #86