Society & Culture - 30 September 2006

My g/f's kids talk **** about me all the time,because they can't stand the fact that their mother and i are together.What would you do if one of the kids went to your familys and tried to talk bad about you.Of course my family knows me and knows i'm not at all a bad person.But how does a person deal with kids that just stand up to their mother and say what they feel,and talk crap about me all the time? I love my g/f alot,and don't wanta' give up on us-BUT what can i do?Anyone been there?

2006-09-30 17:25:38 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I moved to san jose right now and looking for lesbian pub. Can someone tell me? Thanks! I'm a asian, I hope the pub have more asian too.

2006-09-30 17:25:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I am a Christian, but someone asked me this question... and I do not know how to respond. They also asked: "What about people who don't have a CHANCE to hear about God? Did God just put them here to die and go to hell?" Please help, because I myself would also like to know the answer.

2006-09-30 17:25:08 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have assimilated into the white culture to avoid feeling like an outcast. Fortunately I don’t look black so I am accepted by many more whites than most black people. Being a black female is the worst because no one wants you. I have separated myself from most of the black culture because it has become so bad that it is almost destroying itself with the violent, ignorant, destructive characteristics. I am a Tom, so be it. I don’t watch BET or participate in any of the black programs because I don’t want to be viewed as a certain race. I fight the concept of race everyday, but sometimes it seems like a losing battle…
It hurts so much sometimes…

First of all, I'm so tired of white people whining about programs for minorities. We get these programs because we are MINORITIES. This country is mostly composed of whites; therefore almost everything is made in their favor. Caucasians don't need organizations. You guys dominant politics, own nearly all of the country, decide what we learn in schools and colleges, etc. You guys already have this country made in your image so what else do you want?

Why the heck do you need your own channel like BET? You are on every channel day and night!!! When I turn on my television all I see is white people. Most of the movie stars are white, and there is a horrible bias in Hollywood. Most black movie stars are overlooked by casting directors because no one wants to see black main stars on film. Very few black stars exist; this is obvious because you always see the same ones in movies. Will Smith, Martin Laurence, Samuel L. Jackson, and how many freaking movies has Morgan Freeman appeared in?

My boyfriend just asked me how it is to be black. After dating me he learned how difficult it really is to be a minority. He tells me all the time how bad he feels for me, but how much better he is treated for being a white male. He always sympathizes with me and tells me he could never understand what it is like to see your race ignored for just about everything. None of these programs even begin to elevate the status of blacks in this country anyway. There is so much ground to be risen, and it is a hard and long journey through the feelings of inadequacy and self-loathing. Most blacks will lie about how they feel about being black, but I will be honest in saying that we all feel inadequate sometimes. Why wouldn't we?


As a child when I watched Disney movies or fairy tales, I always hated myself because I wasn't a beautiful white girl. My hair was nappy and short, not blonde, straight, and long. My eyes were brown not blue or green. No one wants you, and you lose hope in ever being able to be equal. People don't view you as equal, but only different. You have no idea what it is like to be a young child and know that you won’t be picked to be Cinderella because you are not white. Or knowing that white boy you like will never want you because you aren’t white. And knowing that no matter what you do you will never be equal in this society, you will always be somewhat lesser than a white person. Everyone is white but you aren’t and everyone lets you know it.

Also, there is the embarrassing history of blacks and whites cruelty towards them. Remember, not even a generation has passed since blacks were openly lynched without cause or punishment to the whites that did it. Segregation was around when my mother was an adolescent and I'm only 23. Do you know how evil white people were? They killed blacks for no reason at all and watched them suffer for recreation. They gave cocaine to them to make them work harder and then lashed out against them because of the behavior it exhibited. ‘Crazed *****’s attack’ have you guys done any research on the history of racism? There is so much more horror done to the blacks besides slavery. Most people don’t know the entire history and don’t grasp the long-term effects of discrimination and how it affects the moral and position of an entire race. Do you really think that racism still doesn't have an affect on the status of blacks and the mentality of the race? Don't you think we need programs in order to compete in the job market and to gain some freaking self-esteem? Stop saying ‘Get Over It’ because black skin color hasn’t turned white just because the law says we are all equal. You really need to stop taking your race for granted; you don't know how hard it is to be black in a world that only sees in color...

My boyfriend urges me to push on and try and fight the prejudice that even he sometimes has against blacks. It is not worth it to sit and moan about the position you're in. That is why I educate people and try to make the best of what I have been given. Why do you want to take away what little hope we have left for our future?

2006-09-30 17:24:29 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Even being agnostic is not atheist... agnostics believe in something, they just don't feel the need to define it for your benefit.

And why are Buddhist considered atheist.... Buddha was a human... they might believe in God as well. But they might not want to join your religion after you have just insulted their beliefs.

2006-09-30 17:23:40 · 11 answers · asked by rabble rouser 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Teletubies were bad influence bc the purple one with the upside down triangle on his head was gay? I dont understand what the big deal is. My 3 yr old woulnt know the difference anyhow

2006-09-30 17:23:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

a RAmen? have you been touched by his noodly appendage?

2006-09-30 17:21:52 · 4 answers · asked by What's It To Ya? 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-30 17:21:04 · 21 answers · asked by MANAL 1 in Languages

Ok, if you are in public and in a crowded place, you are walking forward and other people are walking straight towards you from the front. Who should move out of the way to let the other pass? How do you decide this? It seems to me that I'm always the one who moves to the side, or whatever, to let other people pass. There have been times when I have decided I wouldn't move anymore, but then the people just bump into me and give me dirty looks.

2006-09-30 17:20:12 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2006-09-30 17:19:10 · 26 answers · asked by I-C-U 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Did you know the whole Christian Easter egg hunting thing is pagan? Well, it's true. Its practiced during Ostra.....and the whole decorating the house up using mistletoe and such during the Christmas season is also a pagan tradition.

2006-09-30 17:18:10 · 8 answers · asked by Wild F 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Public fart, family reunion fart, ghastly closed space fart, a fart so smelly it actually made someone ill, anything?

2006-09-30 17:18:02 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

Ok, you all know me, and you know I'm atheist. The title quote was posted as a response to a question just posed by Rabble_Rouser.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AsIHAz7HJH2ZUa.tX8yqqQDzy6IX?qid=20060930210119AArYL20

I had to laugh at the answer, because I really don't believe you feel that way. But what I can't help wondering is this...

Haven't you figured it out yet that the constant preaching at us and damning us is having the exact opposite effect of what you are trying to achieve?? Do you really think you can convert us??

2006-09-30 17:16:42 · 11 answers · asked by . 5 in Religion & Spirituality

ok i am a freshmen in high school and i am a total flat chest how can i poof them up with out stuffing,surgery,or wear big bras that totaly wont fit me

2006-09-30 17:08:06 · 34 answers · asked by leesh!! 2 in Other - Society & Culture

Hi. I would like to purchase gifts for my Pakistani neighbors, but I need to know what day to surprise them and present the gifts. They are constantly stuffing my belly with this sweet rice and almond dish, this green stuff that you spread onto a flatbread, and other rice dishes. I really would like to present them with a nice gift. So, if someone out there can tell me the exact U.S. Calendar date along with any nice gift suggestions I would appreciate it. Thank you.

2006-09-30 17:08:02 · 6 answers · asked by adjoadjo 6 in Halloween

2006-09-30 17:03:29 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

im in 10 grade and im doing a project on ancient persain rulers. it has t be 3 min. in length or more when i present it to the class. i already have 4 book sources (the minimum is 2) but i still dont have enough or any relevant pics or things to put on my poster board. we were encouraged to use the internet for sources but i cant find many helpfull things. do you know of any good websites? (and dont give a books name. the library is closed indefinatly for repairs) thanks!

2006-09-30 17:03:26 · 4 answers · asked by super_corrie 2 in Royalty

Are free with showing there bodies off, i mean if a guy asked to see ur **** u would just lift your shirt up and let em see no problem

2006-09-30 17:03:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I can't bring myself to think of homosexuals as sinners.
I can't bring myself to think that abortion is wrong in all cases.
I can't bring myself to think euthanasia is wrong in all cases.

I believe in freedom for anybody, as long as they don't hurt others.

Why on earth should I accept Jesus into my heart, and with that start to condemn my few gay friends, that 14 year old raped girl who wants an abortion, that very sick 91 year old man who is begging for euthanasia, etc, etc. ?

2006-09-30 17:03:00 · 29 answers · asked by Thinx 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-30 17:02:24 · 23 answers · asked by Nuff Said Sis 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I think alot of Christians don't understand that we as non-christians feel like we are having it shoved down our throats because they don't know how often we get it from them...

Like if there is only 1 Buddhist family in a mostly Christian community, then guess who all the neighbors are going to try to do their missionary work on...

what do you think?

2006-09-30 17:01:19 · 27 answers · asked by rabble rouser 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Are they women who never walked the earth? Or are they women who lived and died and remained virgins? Please don't answer with vulgarity.

BTW, I don't believe this is going to be happening anyway, but just curious as to where the virgins come from.

2006-09-30 17:00:21 · 18 answers · asked by songndance1999 4 in Religion & Spirituality

i have this new french girl in my class and i am tryin' 2 warn her. It is a lot of dumb idiots in my class!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-09-30 16:59:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

2006-09-30 16:59:32 · 6 answers · asked by I-C-U 5 in Religion & Spirituality

What is the most random thing YOU can think of to say right now?

2006-09-30 16:59:05 · 22 answers · asked by Tiny Baby Kitten 1 in Other - Society & Culture

This is around 10 pm and a women rang my doorbell and walked away before i opened the door. when i looked out, she was at a distance, turned back and then walked away. I am not sure why she rang my doorbell and why she walked away. Does anyone know what this means or why she did that?

2006-09-30 16:57:39 · 17 answers · asked by got_answer?? 1 in Other - Society & Culture

i know this girl who works at my school,she's 25.she's really nice and i found out that she used to be a muslim.she married a budhist and converted.i asks some of my relatives,and well they said that she's goin' to hell. i dont believe it.she's they nicest person ever,and so what if she converted?

2006-09-30 16:56:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Doesn't Hollywood justify its products by meeting viewer "demands"? Someone didn't do their marketing analysis very well.

2006-09-30 16:56:11 · 14 answers · asked by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6 in Religion & Spirituality

When doing embroidery and you have three initials, ie Greg Troy Wood, you put the capital "W" in the middle with the smaller "G" to the left and the "T" to the right. But when you have four initials - ie Ambler James Charles Wood, and you want to make a symmetrical monogram on a napkin or handkerchief, how do you align the letters? Old fashioned, I know, but I'd like to do it right! Many thanks...

2006-09-30 16:55:46 · 2 answers · asked by Samlet 4 in Etiquette

Like there jealous of us because we have free will and we can sin and still be forgiven and they cant. also that they were created to live a life of servitude against their will. This isnt from the movie, but dont u think they hate that the saved will judge them one day?

2006-09-30 16:55:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality