Yes, only towards WhitieBoy.  My experience in American Business has been difficult for the reason of the WhitieMan glass ceiling.  I don't like to drink after work, but go running, I don't enjoy golf, and I don't mix with Whiteman's passions, like sports spectating.  So I am going to China and make it there.  Any comments?  Also, I am opposite of Frat Boys lude conduct.
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I don't know if your racist, but I think some people have really pissed you off.  I'm white and have never been a brown noiser if you know what I mean.  It got me the title of anti-social.  No, I just refused to kiss butt.  After a hard day at work, I want to go home and see my family and kids not kiss butt for several more hours with people who make me sick to my stomach with all of there back stabbing and lies and attempts to kiss the Mans behind.  I feel like you should judge me on my merits and my hard work not by my social hours with the boss.  My job is important to me, but so is my family and my sense of reality.  Dude, by the way I know Black people who are the same way as Fat Boy Whitie.  Wait till you met them....Good luck on your future.  But people like this come in all colors of the rainbow.
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I am neither Prince Hall nor AF&AM, but American Co-Masonry (American Federation of Human Rights). I find it hard to believe that some Masonic Lodges will not talk Masonically with others, offer amity. Are we not all of the same intent? Perhaps not.\n\n I know the Lodges of American Co-Masonry admit women and men. That seems to be a stumbling block for some even though we can find historical evidence that English and especially York rite have admitted women. Still, does that make us some sort of pariahs that we say that women have souls and make fine Masons? We are hardly selling degrees. We certainly hold a long line of Charter from our founders.\n\nOur Lodges also admit people of all races. Maybe that is another stumbling block? I understand lately that some states do not. How that is Masonry, I don't know either. \n\nI am merely a Master Mason and a Mark Mason. It will take me years before I am worthy to even approach taking the proficiency for 18th degree. Our rites and rituals are arduous. I have only been a Mason in name for two and a half years. Been one in my heart for much longer than that. So, if I misunderstand, put it down to that. I am sure there are reasons for separation of people based on gender and color and belief, I just don't see them.\n\nMaster Mason\nAmerican Co-Masonry\n\nHiram Lodge (Santa Cruz, CA)\nAmon Ra Lodge (Los Angeles, CA)\nSapientia Lodge of Research (Larkspur, CO)\nAdamant Mark Lodge (Santa Cruz, CA)
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The A list were Athletes, the B list were popular. I was on the C list, leftovers! We had some nerds, some ok athletes and mostly just average people. I just got by in school partly because I had a hearing problem (which for some reason a few people thought was a good reason to make fun of me!) When I started college I had bad advice from my Gym teacher councilor and quit after getting academic probation. Three years later I decided to try again, part time. I found subjects that were interesting, and teachers who knew the subject and how to teach it. I became an "A" student, was put on the Dean's list, and eventually got hired as a Research Chemist. Don't judge life by how high school treats you! Find your niche in life and most things will fall in place! Most of the "jocks" I knew are now pot-bellied alcoholics and/or divorced, as well as alot of the "Popular" in crowd! Now, at the age of 56, I have retired, a millionaire, while most of my classmates don't know if they can ever even think of retirement. I may just start my own business!
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I don't like enterprise rent-a-car as a place to work. I know some friends that have worked there and do work there. I honestly would try to get him to seek other employment. Enterprise does not provide a work-life balance. I am an MBA student and have also studied them. It is just not a place for people with relationships or a real life to work. Mostly young single people work there and then move on....just the nature of the company and it sounds like he might need to move on.\n\nJust a thought, \nI'm Joe
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Social Conditioning.*( please read all before you send Ricin in the post!)\nWe are compelled, as we put up with the same old moans and witterings from you wimmin!!\nYes Dear\nNo Dear\nI'm trying to find it dear but it smells.\n\nThank God for Eurosport.\n\n*My dear susie says it's because blokes hang on to the past and look back rather than forward. I told her to shut up, bath the dog and go get me a six pack from the Offie!!!\n\nJoke guys, honest!\n\nI really think blokes do like a rose tinted view of life and a fave movie will compound that view. Me, I love bikes and mini's (real ones, not the BMW imposters of recent years) and therefore have very polarised views on those subjects. Blokes have attitude and conditioned views whereas women have a more sympathetic but blinkered (towards blokes) view of blokey things but an EMPATHIC view of Lady probs. B4 you all give me grief, we have been happily married for 19 yrs and Susie agrees with all of the above!!\n\nEdit; Sue says I have to tell you that I am a daft old sod and I tell her I luv her loads most days. \nBugger.\nBang goes the macho "Scr3w U" image!!!!!
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Back in 1990, the Australian Ambassdor to the US visited our college.  It was an interesting Q&A session and we got to see some things that really impressed me with Australia and its people. I found the labor laws to be rather interesting...especially in regard to overtime and so forth, not to mention just how powerful the labor unions are down there. One in particular stuck me...Bechtel was building a hydrogen peroxide plant down there and the unions were so tough, they hardly worked any overtime (since it's taxed at such a high rate)...in fact, the bulk of the crews were out the gate by 4pm each day.   If I ever could scrape up the money, I'd make a visit in a heartbeat.
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Two points:\n1. It is a misconception that the USA is a world leader on equality. The USA is ranked 23rd in the world concerning women's rights.\n2. This country is a country based and founded on bigotry... I don't foresee a female leader in my lifetime. (Case in point: look at the ignorance of your first answerer to this question)\n\nWhite males don't understand because they, quite frankly, are the less intelligent gender... that's my theory; but moreover, they don't want to 'think' about it.\n\nMany studies have shown, and this is where Affirmative Action came from, the reason you need those programs is:\n1. THE BEST PERSON FOR THE JOB DOES NOT get hired. \n2. When one race or gender is oppressed, the result is only a few of that race and gender being able to compete with the oppresser.\n\n#2 is what white males don't like to hear. It is a fact. Take for example that less than 100 years ago a woman didn't have the right to vote nor could she attend college.\n\nAnd these morons want to say ...'let the best person for the job get the job...' Many studies have also shown that it is human nature on a subconscious level to discriminate. Some ppl don't set out to do it on purpose but it is in the works of our brains.\n\nIt's like this: say a married white male age 40 with 3 kids is conducting job interviews. That person, without thinking about it, will tend to just 'like' or prefer white males around his age that also have a family. This happens on the subconscious level. \n\nCorrection of this does not occur until the person doing the hiring makes a 'conscious' effort to think about hiring a minority... that is where Affirmative Action comes into play and why it is very much needed.\n\nBtw, some argue that minorities do the same thing when they are put into hiring positiions. While this is true on the subconcious level, studies have shown it occurs much much less often due to the fact minorities tend to be consciously aware and more accepting of diversity.
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Hell yeah we're out here! Now, granted, we're few and far between. But I find that since we actually had to study during college (rather then join a frat or sorority and drink EVERY night like those darn Business kids) we're more apt to drink/party/rock now. My husband and I race powerboats on the weekends, and I used to play soccer with my local ASCE Chapter before I hurt my knee again. That doesn't mean I don't like to go home and "unwind" with a good Sudoku.
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LOL.  I needed a smile.  finally a guy who gets it!  \n\nBTW, Arizona Peach Tea is yummy! \n\nYes, females could rule the world if more of them would realize it.  We are taught to be submissive to men. Although, I have learned the trick to make my man do WHATEVER I want him to AND he thinks it's his idea!  \n\nWe already own most of the world...90% of your money (men spend money to impress girls) and we own 100% of your P*SSY!
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Definitely. No offense to asians, but it is a bit unnerving going to Italy, in order to experience Italian culture, and then to find to your dismay that your hotel is situated in China Town.... But there is not much we can do about it, is there....cultures come and go, i guess.
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Just another Nanny Culture scam!  The beaurocrats have decreed that we should be told, through advertisements that are costing someone, probably taxpayers, that alcohol and tobacco are bad for us.  I believe it is done through the taxes on the alcohol and tobacco.  Anyway, a bunch of advertising execs have gotten a lot of money, some models and photographers, and what have you got?  In-your-face ads that things you already know are hazardous and must be used in moderation are bad for you.  I don't smoke tobacco and I seldom drink alcohol, but do you believe any of this has been influenced by those idiot ads?
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There's a certain amount of that in white Australian culture as well, though perhaps not so much. I think it's more common among those with more money and comes from the British higher classes - i.e. dukes and whatnot felt the need to maintain their status as 'higher' than the other classes they had power over. I laugh to see it in today's society, because most of us are not leaders and have no need to feed our status by showing the world how together we are. Added to that, Western culture has moved on, and trying to prove we're not human doesn't gain us credibility anymore. As a white Aussie, I've been exposed to the attitude you speak of within my family and I don't subscribe to it as a way of life. It's self-destructive and stupid... though I don't recommend telling everyone your deep dark secrets and crying about it all the time, either!
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So you don't know any white british people who work???\n\nSorry but although I do agree with you opening sentiment about 'foreigners' being the backbone of the econony and that you are having a dig at the red top tabloid readers' ingnorance and generalisation of 'foreigners' motives and involvement in british society, I have to pull you up on the blatant hypocrisy of your question.\n\nWhy complain about being 'generalised' in the public domain when you have really made the most rediculous overgeneralisation of white british people.\n\nYou are doing race relations no good in this country if you resort to tit for tat accusation. Opinions are polorised enough without stiring the big racial pot which is about to explode in this country.
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Hey I gave one of those old women a bad time.  \n\nI am writing from my hospital bed.  The Doctor says I should be out of traction in about 3 months.  Then we can do the reconstructive surgery.  All together I expect to be home in 8 or 9 months.  If I make it in less than 9 months I will be able to celebrate my 21St birthday at home.  Unfortunately the Doctor tells me my jaw will still be wired shut, but what the heck I am getting used to milkshakes.  BTW, it is not Kung-Fu, it is Louisville Slugger, and believe me I know.\n\nJust having some fun.  Actually I am a senior citizen and although I don't work at Wal-Mart I know three other seniors who do.  None of them need the money, they all work part time, it gives them a reason to keep living.  Personally my wife keeps me busy and I am considering doing some volunteer work at an local aviation museum.  Too many retired folks don't have a timeclock to punch anywhere.  Hence, they lay in bed and die...\n\nKEEP MOVING STAY YOUNG.
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Being a "white" man I hear what you are saying.\n\nAnd yes Affirmative Action is very controversial these days.  "White" men also miss many other government funded opportunities, like minority grants for starting businesses, etc. \n\nBut as a "white" man I must admit that I have many advantages others in our society don't have.  People throw jobs at me.  I have never been fired.  Police treat me with respect, and don't stop me when I walk down the street at night.  I can catch a cab in a bad neighborhood at night.  I have never been to jail.  Have never been suspected of a crime.  Basically I have had the ideal life, and the list goes on and on.\n\nI have never taken this for granted.  I have always worked hard, paid my taxes, voted, gone to jury duty, treated minorities with equal respect, etc.  I know that I have it better than most, and don't flaunt it by driving an expensive car or portraying myself as "better off".\n\nBut have I had these "extra" opportunities because I am "white", or because I have been give opportunities from my family and friends since childhood; I went to private schools, live in a rich city, have rich friends, have been taught manors, and know how to walk and talk, and earn others respect.  I was taught that communication is the most important aspect of any relationship.\n\nThe reality is that I have opportunities today because my family had given me opportunities growing up.  They were able to do this because they had money and love for me, and they learned from their parents how to be good parents.\n\nBut many people out there have nothing to give to their families.  They come from poverty.  Their kids go to crapy public schools in the inner cities.  Their parents beat them or are never home because they work three minimum wage jobs just to pay the rent.\n\nMany of these people are poor because their families were either exploited, enslaved, warred upon…………by families like mine.\n\nMy family enslaved "blacks" in the old days.  The companies my family invests in hold factories in third world country where workers are poorly paid.  My country has a history of exploiting, conducting wars, and economic takeover in foreign countries.  Most of the minorities in America come from these backgrounds.\n\nIf these people are not given a hand up they will stay down. And desperate people are expensive to control.  Desperate people commit crimes, they use drugs, and they don't care about others.\n\nThe problem is that there are poor "white" Americans too.  Should we not reduce Affirmative Action to skin color, but to financial status?  There are rich "blacks" that are given more opportunities than poor "whites".\n\nBut if we stop setting quotas for race, will poor "whites" get more jobs than poor "blacks"?  We can't afford not to make compromises, but I see that the system needs revisions.\n\nToo many right wing "whites" say that we are all given an equal chance in this country, and if you don't make it, it is because you are lazy or just stupid.  I say it is easy for the rich and whites to say such things.  Whites come from privileged backgrounds (not all, but many more than other ethnicities).  Racism still exists, and not just in Affirmative Action. \n\nBut a problem exist that must be fixed; poor whites are given less opportunities because they are white.
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nothing wrong with that. Hanging with white people is more fun anyway. They buy you drinks. The cover charge is lower or sometimes zero at white bars and clubs. Plus, the world is a big place. Black people in general really need to expand thier world view. having some personal association with non-blacks is good way to gain a better perspective and greater appreciation for our own culture.
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You are making a statement that is unproven. Remember that whatever the condition of man, you will always hear from the minority that are unhappy, while the majority that are happy are too busy enjoying themselves to make themselves known to you and me. The news media will always "write" their stories about the unusual features of society, not the common. You wouldn't buy a magazine to read "Mr. and Mrs. Smith have sold their multi-store grocery chain and are enjoying their early retirement with 10-15 close neighbors in their third summer home in the Adirondack mountains.", now would you? But you would buy "C. Jones comitted to J. K. nursing and psychiatric hospital for severe depression." So we notice the unusual, not the usual. Many wealthy, powerful, and influential people are very happy and satisfied in their early, well-earned retirement. My parents are.