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LeftInTX

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99. When they say hi to me, I say hi back

Fri May 13, 2016, 01:23 PM

May 2016

If they have a conversation with me, I talk to them. I've shot basketball with a fellow at the gym. He was in his 20s, I am in my 50s. I had conversation about Saudi Arabia with a young guy at the doctors' office. He complained about the price of gas in the US and how nobody is homeless in Saudi Arabia because the govt takes care of them.

However, another story:

40 years ago, I went to college in very white northern Wisconsin. About 150 young Saudis attended pilot training in town and they all stayed in one of the dorms. It was fun in the dining hall, because they loved staring at us. A few of my friends went out with a few of them. They were super rich and they wasted a bunch of money. It was a bit of a culture shock on both ends, but it was more fun than anything.

ETA: I'm female btw. I also shop at a ME store where I'm a minority. No big deal.

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What are western women supposed to do with muslim immigrant males who have been accepted to Europe? [View all] Quantess May 2016 OP

Huh? shenmue May 2016 #1

" do with"? That is a bit racist Liberal_in_LA May 2016 #2

Poster has something of a record Scootaloo May 2016 #3

I see.. Liberal_in_LA May 2016 #4

Yeah, we've got a few regulars like this on DU Scootaloo May 2016 #6

oh lovely... eShirl May 2016 #55

Please explain to me how you think it is "racist" Quantess May 2016 #41

Your post is way too vague... northernsouthern May 2016 #5

Well, a note on that. Scootaloo May 2016 #9

It is racist to call it racist though. northernsouthern May 2016 #11

Well, that argument doesn't make any sense at all Scootaloo May 2016 #92

You can redefine it all you want, but it is not racism. northernsouthern May 2016 #107

You are conflating Islam-phobia with Muslims-phobia Albertoo May 2016 #12

Except as the OP shows us, they are one and the same Scootaloo May 2016 #90

They can be the same, but that does not diminish the ill effects of the islamic ideology Albertoo May 2016 #106

You don't give a fuck about sexism or homophobia, though? Quantess May 2016 #45

No, we mostly just don't give a fuck about what you have to say about it. Maedhros May 2016 #101

Do you support Muslim Extremists' hatred of transsexuals, gays, lesbians, jewish people? Quantess May 2016 #59

I'm sorry. Did your post specify "muslim extremist males"? No? Tommy_Carcetti May 2016 #62

Do you support Christan Extremists' hatred of transsexuals, gays, lesbians, jewish people? mr blur May 2016 #84

I don't think I said anything to indicate your implications. Care to back this up with anything? Scootaloo May 2016 #93

Beautifully written and stated! nt Scruffy Rumbler May 2016 #98

If you lived in Sweden you would know what I am talking about. Quantess May 2016 #18

Then you need to be more specific. northernsouthern May 2016 #24

I don't need to start arguments, in fact, that is not at all how I am in person. Quantess May 2016 #26

Lol, really? northernsouthern May 2016 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author Quantess May 2016 #31

Well you just get on the gravy train!!! Quantess May 2016 #33

There are a few instances where MrsMatt May 2016 #61

so it sounds like there is no problem there 6chars May 2016 #102

Have ice cream. Firebrand Gary May 2016 #7

With a slice of pie. Maybe apple. Bonx May 2016 #8

Whatever the fuck they want? LeftyMom May 2016 #10

I think what you mean is how to deal with males still with cultural attitudes about sex Marrah_G May 2016 #13

Good post. Agree. 840high May 2016 #14

Agreed. n/t prayin4rain May 2016 #49

Good point! smirkymonkey May 2016 #74

Hmmmm, let me think.... GermanWatcher May 2016 #15

Winner! Thank you! eom BlueMTexpat May 2016 #16

Apparently no one here (on the DU or in the USA) is aware of the situation in Europe. Quantess May 2016 #17

Oh, really? GermanWatcher May 2016 #19

That's wonderful! I love interesting experiences and opinions! Quantess May 2016 #21

Everyone will adapt, it's what humans do. GermanWatcher May 2016 #22

So, will the WOMEN have to adapt to these misogynistic, backwards assholes? Quantess May 2016 #23

Bit of a broad brush here, maybe? nt GermanWatcher May 2016 #25

You just called me a broad, you f'n sexist! Quantess May 2016 #29

He didn't call you a "broad". He used the term Ilsa May 2016 #50

It's cool. Quantess May 2016 #52

Prejudice helps order a complex world... GermanWatcher May 2016 #51

So... you were serious? Quantess May 2016 #57

It's besides the point Albertoo May 2016 #60

I´ve never said there are no problems... GermanWatcher May 2016 #64

Iraq=GW's fault. And the lack of gastarbeiter policy is only part of the issue. Albertoo May 2016 #68

Yes, agreed. There is a lot of video out there. Marrah_G May 2016 #20

That's a bit of a broad brush, isn't it? muriel_volestrangler May 2016 #27

No Quantess May 2016 #34

Accept them as fellow human beings and treat them like anyone else? nt LostOne4Ever May 2016 #30

Oh, like they mostly DO NOT DO for scandinavian women, Quantess May 2016 #35

Oh, so you have records of how all of those people have acted? EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM? LostOne4Ever May 2016 #38

No, once again "NOT EVERY PERSON CLAIMING TO BE WITHIN THE MUSLIM FAITH" Quantess May 2016 #39

How about "every fucking time" you post about Denzil_DC May 2016 #47

It should be whatthehey May 2016 #71

+1000 smirkymonkey May 2016 #76

Good post leftynyc May 2016 #81

Thank you for butting in. That's apologist bullshit. Denzil_DC May 2016 #82

Butting in? How does that work on a discussion thread exactly? And no, it's not BS whatthehey May 2016 #85

It's butting in when I was addressing a ridiculously glaring Denzil_DC May 2016 #86

Cite the implication and I will condemn it too. I have seen no such. whatthehey May 2016 #87

Wonder away. I've addressed what I set out to address. You don't like it. Tough. Poutrage indeed. Denzil_DC May 2016 #105

So...no cite of this "clearly implied" universality then.... ok whatthehey May 2016 #110

If someone said "what is the world meant to do with Americans", yes, people here would object muriel_volestrangler May 2016 #95

Great. You should make an OP of this. This is a real issue, and we need to look at it. Squinch May 2016 #103

That needs to be copy and pasted to a lot of TexasMommaWithAHat May 2016 #104

As many times as it takes for you to stop broadbrushing people. LostOne4Ever May 2016 #48

what? oldandhappy May 2016 #32

what do you mean, DO? Skittles May 2016 #36

No. Clearly most DUers aren't aware of the situation in european countries Quantess May 2016 #37

they are beheading gay folk in Europe? Skittles May 2016 #40

Well there is a WHOLE FUCKING LOT OF honor killings Quantess May 2016 #44

here, they just call them casualties of domestic violence Skittles May 2016 #108

Minnesota and Minneapolis, which is host to the largest Somali population in the USA, myrna minx May 2016 #43

I'm not sure exactly what that means, but....no.. Quantess May 2016 #42

Alt-righty, then. Nt Tommy_Carcetti May 2016 #46

It's not obvious to many here AgerolanAmerican May 2016 #53

Nothing. eShirl May 2016 #54

what do woman in your society usually, 'do' with 'men'? or are the 'males' you mentioned children? Sunlei May 2016 #56

It's a tough question A Little Weird May 2016 #58

Advocate to send them back to Africa or Asia from whence they came OR pampango May 2016 #63

comment to keep eye on thread n/t w0nderer May 2016 #65

................ Tommy_Carcetti May 2016 #66

I am around Muslim immigrant men pretty frequently. gollygee May 2016 #67

You might find the answer redStateBlueHeart May 2016 #69

Right between the "Trump as Pepe the Frog" meme and the post that uses the word "cuck"..... Tommy_Carcetti May 2016 #73

They should treat them as they would like to be treated and vice versa. DemocratSinceBirth May 2016 #70

In what respect, Charlie? cyberswede May 2016 #72

troll tenderfoot May 2016 #75

Somewhere, goats are tromping all over a bridge willy-nilly Scootaloo May 2016 #94

What are western men supposed to "do with" mulsim immigrant females who have been accepted to Europe leeroysphitz May 2016 #77

Jury voted 3-4 to LEAVE IT. fleur-de-lisa May 2016 #78

Whatever they feel comfortable with? Iggo May 2016 #79

I don't know your unhealthy obsession issues but not the first post so I will ignore now Person 2713 May 2016 #80

Welcome them as new citizens. Tierra_y_Libertad May 2016 #83

What are western women supposed to do with Christian male citizens who have been living in America? LanternWaste May 2016 #88

Expect them to conform to the culture and laws of the country they're in. Arugula Latte May 2016 #89

Hopefully the more intelligent and enlightened "western women" will choose to .... etherealtruth May 2016 #91

They should also fight religious-based misogyny and homophobia. Arugula Latte May 2016 #96

Any bigotry should be fought, not perpetuated etherealtruth May 2016 #97

When they say hi to me, I say hi back LeftInTX May 2016 #99

Say "Welcome to Europe"? KamaAina May 2016 #100

Not sure about in Europe... a la izquierda May 2016 #109