Whats wrong with doing business only with Whites (or Blacks)?

[Peikko 1,575]

Surely, what individuals do, is what individuals do. Unless there is a context within which a ruling class or elite dictate the terms of commerce then the influence of an individual is pretty much moot, no matter what the motivation.

[natty bumppo 297]

Surely, what individuals do, is what individuals do. Unless there is a context within which a ruling class or elite dictate the terms of commerce then the influence of an individual is pretty much moot, no matter what the motivation.

is life a box of chocolates?

[Peikko 1,575]

Sure and you are the praline center. Meanwhile, seriously, unless there is an outside pressure or influence, then the actions of individuals are really inconsequential. I am sure daily people make decisions to buy or not to buy based on all kinds of prejudice, but so what?

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Surely, what individuals do, is what individuals do. Unless there is a context within which a ruling class or elite dictate the terms of commerce then the influence of an individual is pretty much moot, no matter what the motivation.

is life a box of chocolates?

Only if it's from the Whizzo Chocolate Company:

Edited May 13, 2009 by Mister_Bill

[natty bumppo 297]

Surely, what individuals do, is what individuals do. Unless there is a context within which a ruling class or elite dictate the terms of commerce then the influence of an individual is pretty much moot, no matter what the motivation.

is life a box of chocolates?

Only if it's from the Whizzo Chocolate Company:

whizzo ... speaking of which ....

[Ban Hammer 13,659]

For once, I agree with charles.

oh ... I thought there was an earthquake ...

There is a disturbance in the Force.

did you just fart?

Please let me hide behind my euphemisms.

quit spreading your smelly euphemisms around ot.

[natty bumppo 297]

For once, I agree with charles.

oh ... I thought there was an earthquake ...

There is a disturbance in the Force.

did you just fart?

Please let me hide behind my euphemisms.

quit spreading your smelly euphemisms around ot.

ah shite ...

[Ban Hammer 13,659]

My friend worked in the hospital this summer and had one lady who refused to be discharged by anyone other than the one black doctor that was on call at the moment. It took her an extra 3-4 hours because she wouldn't let the indian doctor who was available discharge her. I can see the point of supporting businesses that you would like to see flourish (why I try to buy local as much as I can) but I think something like that is taking it too far. Oh well, to each their own.

I agree with you. To each his own, but let's be realistic. Charles is right...if whites (or any other race) did this people would complain. I am all for supporting businesses that are local or mom-and-pop, etc, but by taking it to the extreme, then I think it borders on absurd.

i'm glad someone realizes it finally.

[natty bumppo 297]

My friend worked in the hospital this summer and had one lady who refused to be discharged by anyone other than the one black doctor that was on call at the moment. It took her an extra 3-4 hours because she wouldn't let the indian doctor who was available discharge her. I can see the point of supporting businesses that you would like to see flourish (why I try to buy local as much as I can) but I think something like that is taking it too far. Oh well, to each their own.

I agree with you. To each his own, but let's be realistic. Charles is right...if whites (or any other race) did this people would complain. I am all for supporting businesses that are local or mom-and-pop, etc, but by taking it to the extreme, then I think it borders on absurd.

i'm glad someone realizes it finally.

just don't tell nessa ...

[Sofiyya 1,687]

Its certainly a novel idea - but practically its ridiculous. You can't very well have your own autonomous economy in a multicultural, capitalist society.

Besides, if a black owned business is to survive during economically lean times, it has to offer 'value' and not just the opportunity to buy black.

Its certainly a novel idea

It's not that novel. Farrakhan has espoused this for a long time.

It's not at all novel. Black people I knew growing up did this, but not by choice. It was because of segregation.

For once, I agree with charles.

i'll mark my calendar.

I'll alert the media

[natty bumppo 297]

Its certainly a novel idea - but practically its ridiculous. You can't very well have your own autonomous economy in a multicultural, capitalist society.

Besides, if a black owned business is to survive during economically lean times, it has to offer 'value' and not just the opportunity to buy black.

Its certainly a novel idea

It's not that novel. Farrakhan has espoused this for a long time.

It's not at all novel. Black people I knew growing up did this, but not by choice. It was because of segregation.

For once, I agree with charles.

i'll mark my calendar.

I'll alert the media

I'm sure the spin will be interesting

[Ban Hammer 13,659]

My friend worked in the hospital this summer and had one lady who refused to be discharged by anyone other than the one black doctor that was on call at the moment. It took her an extra 3-4 hours because she wouldn't let the indian doctor who was available discharge her. I can see the point of supporting businesses that you would like to see flourish (why I try to buy local as much as I can) but I think something like that is taking it too far. Oh well, to each their own.

I agree with you. To each his own, but let's be realistic. Charles is right...if whites (or any other race) did this people would complain. I am all for supporting businesses that are local or mom-and-pop, etc, but by taking it to the extreme, then I think it borders on absurd.

i'm glad someone realizes it finally.

just don't tell nessa ...

tell me about it. one time i got in trouble because i didn't hear her calling my name. nevermind that i was over at the neighbor's

[natty bumppo 297]

My friend worked in the hospital this summer and had one lady who refused to be discharged by anyone other than the one black doctor that was on call at the moment. It took her an extra 3-4 hours because she wouldn't let the indian doctor who was available discharge her. I can see the point of supporting businesses that you would like to see flourish (why I try to buy local as much as I can) but I think something like that is taking it too far. Oh well, to each their own.

I agree with you. To each his own, but let's be realistic. Charles is right...if whites (or any other race) did this people would complain. I am all for supporting businesses that are local or mom-and-pop, etc, but by taking it to the extreme, then I think it borders on absurd.

i'm glad someone realizes it finally.

just don't tell nessa ...

tell me about it. one time i got in trouble because i didn't hear her calling my name. nevermind that i was over at the neighbor's

heaven help you if you tell her something and have the docs to back it up ...

[Jokris27 0]

That extreme? unbelievable, maybe they sometimes cheat, but just won't admit it

[britty 1]

People can do whatever they want but at the end of the day, those two numpty's are just hurting themselves. 14 miles to the grocery store? getting pi$$ed off because she cannot get some of the things she wants? If I were the store 14 miles away, I would hike my prices way up.