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QUOTE(Jenksismyb**** @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 03:13 PM) I have a beard. I bet 17% fails in comparison to the amount of jobs I wouldn't be considered for simply because I have facial hair. Is that discrimination? I write on my resume that I'm a Sox fan. I bet I'd be denied by a ton of employers for that. Is that discrimination? b****, if you seriously are comparing the struggles that blacks have had in this country versus a beard or being a Sox fan, then I rest my case. You have no clue the struggles and that is my best argument. People died for civil rights.

It's either him or

Mikhail Gorbachev Tuesday, October 9, 2007 Speaks on: Peace in the 21st Century 7:30 pm Fine Arts Auditorium Admission is free and open to UTPA students, staff and faculty. Doors open to UTPA students, staff and faculty only with their UTPA ID’s at 7:00 pm. The general public will be admitted at 7:20 pm. For more information, please call 316-7989.

QUOTE(Alpha Dog @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 02:55 PM) Tex, back in the 80's, I had tried to apply for a job at UIC that I saw in the paper every sunday. I send resume after resume, changing colors of the paper, different cover letters, etc. No luck on getting a call for an interview. until I changed the name at top to Tyrone Jackson. They weren't happy at my appearance or something when i got there, as my interview lasted all of about 30 seconds. but it was worth it. I am certain that happens also. But I doubt it balances.

QUOTE(Jenksismyb**** @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 02:41 PM) We should add that to title vii - name discrimination. 17% is not a barrier. LMAO. OK, I see where this is going. Enjoy your fantasy.

QUOTE(Jenksismyb**** @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 02:25 PM) Give me one example of a barrier that a minority has to overcome that a white person wouldn't have to deal with. Just one. And again, having to work harder than the average joe is not a barrier. The 65 year old executive that marched against civil rights as a youth in the 60s. The 40 something small business owner that thinks it's wrong that Mexicans are taking over America.

QUOTE(Jenksismyb**** @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 02:14 PM) So long as you mean some people might have to work harder, then I'd agree. But if you're saying there are still barriers to success then I have to wholeheartedly disagree. Minorities in this country are given every opportunity and advantage possible. Discrimination is no longer a factor in 99.9% of cases. Wait until you get in the real world.

QUOTE(SleepyWhiteSox @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 02:15 PM) Finally made it. Congratulations.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Oct 8, 2007 -> 08:44 AM) Wow, everything in the US media has sounded like just the opposite. It seems like everyone is chasing Rio. A part of me has started to wonder if this story was just a plant for Daley to shake some more money out of corporate donors... Great call.

QUOTE(Alpha Dog @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 01:52 PM) OK, so they almost killed the white kid as payback for past racial injustices done to their ancestors? Why didn't they just say so? They should just get a slap on the wrist then. My willingness or lack thereof to become black or latino has no bearing whatsoever on the fact that these kids beat up someone. Not my message. But you knew that. Next time use green and don't quote me.

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It sounds more like blackmail to me. We're going to be good if you do what we want and get out. And this guy is from one of the smallest factions.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 01:37 PM) It just amazes me what some people will defend to allow the government to take over everything people don't want to handle themselves. You mean like national defense, education, public health, eliminating polio, law enforcement, inspecting food processors, checking medicines, cleaning up polluted rivers, student financial aid, highways, air traffic control, prisons, courts, etc. etc.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 01:38 PM) I just gave a precis. A teaser, if you will. I didn't really do the material any justice - just giving people an idea of what the article was about. Well damn then, I guess I'll have to drop my print media boycott and read it.

QUOTE(Soxy @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 01:39 PM) That shouldn't be in green. . .

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Oct 8, 2007 -> 05:30 PM) OMG that was so wrong on so many levels

QUOTE(Soxy @ Oct 7, 2007 -> 06:24 PM) Worst.nightmare. Seriously, if I ever go into surgery I'm writing "NO TOUCHING" on my girls. Or on a date with anyone here . . .

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 01:16 PM) I link to an article, you question the article, I clarify, and you tell me you didn't read the article? I asked what sources they had because I didn't read the article. I trust that you can offer a good synopsis of the article. If you wanted us to read it, why explain it?

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 01:17 PM) Whatever, dude. No one here is saying that. And most white people will agree that Sharpton makes it worse.

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QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 09:19 AM) Cornhole In a fun v. redneck graph, fun just barely wins over redneck. http://www.washers.org/index.html is better.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 12:45 PM) The source was right there in the story - its the insurgent leader that is interviewed. ??? I didn't have time to read it. Plus, IIRC the Trib has a registration thingy. Thanks.

QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 12:58 PM) damn, son...it'd sure help my rap career. Maybe not dog, you were looking fly here

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 12:47 PM) That sounds like a good character for one of those beer commercials, where they highlight some odd hero, like "Mr. Taco Salad Maker" or "Mr. Giant Foam Finger Guy". Bud Light!! Best advertising. BTW, a while back they ordered a site shut down that had all the MP3s of the Real American Heroes and Real Men of Genius. I couldn't figure out why. Now I know http://www.budshop.com/budshop/itemDetail....e=3%2f28%2f2007

So we're to believe that ABC managed to crack Qaed's network by themselves? Yah right.