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In reply to the discussion: I am so mad I am shaking [View all]roody
(10,849 posts)103. So what if it were.
It's a great story.
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+1. They haven't been called on it enough & think it is "OK", "just kidding", "you're sensitive",etc
Bernardo de La Paz
Sep 2012
#16
Yes, a little fuss would go a long way with a Golf Club because so many are in the news on racism.nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Sep 2012
#120
I know several racists who absolutely know they are racists and think it is a good thing
1monster
Sep 2012
#24
I'm always amazed by the stuff white people will say in front of each other,
Chorophyll
Sep 2012
#34
AMEN!! This is what I saw on Morning Joe, Mika sayin it was a "joke" not thinkin blacks don't think
uponit7771
Sep 2012
#149
"Not enough angry white guys to sustain the GOP" -- Sen. Lindsey Graham (R)
Bernardo de La Paz
Sep 2012
#20
It has EVERYTHING to do with race. Were Obama white, many of those who hate him
coalition_unwilling
Sep 2012
#159
Shunning can be a very effective way to apply pressure to change behavior, because we
tblue37
Sep 2012
#62
If they were there to play golf, as they said, why were they discussing politics?
begin_within
Sep 2012
#30
Denying that witches existed used to be considered proof that one was a witch.
kestrel91316
Sep 2012
#38
Did you see her on Bill Maher? She is still so deluded and full of herself.
The Wielding Truth
Sep 2012
#113
Ignorance masquerading as merit. Pathetic. Weak. Hollow "men". They disgust me. nt
patrice
Sep 2012
#33
I would have given them a piece of my mind and then left the golf course mid-game.
kestrel91316
Sep 2012
#36
The OP had already paid his $35 green fee and was entitled to play out his
coalition_unwilling
Sep 2012
#162
"if racists were you confidantes, that is the only time they would feel comfortable enough..."
greyl
Sep 2012
#141
My first thought was "Whoa, 18 holes on a Sunday and that person is home and posting by 10:30?"
cherokeeprogressive
Sep 2012
#89
Post times shown are your local time. I'm not sure where the OP lives.
cherokeeprogressive
Sep 2012
#128
See "The Fine Art of Baloney Detection" in Carl Sagan's "Demon Haunted World"
spayneuter
Sep 2012
#167
Just ask for the manager, no need to involve the staff as they cannot do anything anyhow.
sabrina 1
Sep 2012
#116
Never mind! It's a GOOD idea to mention racism and Pox Noise in the same breath.
calimary
Sep 2012
#70
I think you're right. In most cases one is taught either to be a bigot or not at an early age.
wake.up.america
Sep 2012
#122
No offense intended, but it's been my experience that most golf people are racist repukes.
HopeHoops
Sep 2012
#72
Why does it show "Milestone" on the Latest list, but libtodeath as the author? eom
BlueCaliDem
Sep 2012
#74
Who's the troll here, and who is it that's fallen for an obvious troll? (nt)
harmonicon
Sep 2012
#198
In third grade riding the bus older kids sitting behind me were telling ethic and racial jokes. I
The Wielding Truth
Sep 2012
#121
I continue to be inspired! This is what the nation needs. Personal involvement.
Gregorian
Sep 2012
#106
I agree with you, even in the very very 'red' area I live in, it would be almost unbelievably rare
spayneuter
Sep 2012
#170
What was the name of the course and the tee time. I'll call the starter shack and tell them I was
cherokeeprogressive
Sep 2012
#129
Add the shocking number of blatant racists to the shocking number of closet racists and
indepat
Sep 2012
#137
Hitler would have had Obama put to death, FFS, or at least sent to a
coalition_unwilling
Sep 2012
#171
Golf courses are pesticide sinks and a waste of biomass and productive land. Just the thing for 1%.
Bernardo de La Paz
Sep 2012
#146
Thank you for sticking up for Obama. I never knew such racism and hatred still
RKP5637
Sep 2012
#153
In the 80's and 90's it appeared to have calmed down some, but what you sent is definitely a
RKP5637
Sep 2012
#175
I meant -my- little story, I meant it to poke fun at the OP which doesn't pass the most rudimentary
spayneuter
Sep 2012
#230
50/50 chance I said. I know it's the internet but I can't be SO suspicious about everything
johnlucas
Sep 2012
#233
Wish we had a badge of courage emoticon to bestow upon you. I don't play golf and have
coalition_unwilling
Sep 2012
#158
What I can't believe is how many people will fall for an obvious troll. (nt)
harmonicon
Sep 2012
#200
What infuriates me is this scum thinks they can say that kind of shit and not get called out for it!
Raine
Sep 2012
#180
I am so impressed with you for speaking up and doing what you did. Kudos!
SleeplessinSoCal
Sep 2012
#192
Lol,,, poor republican golfers who maintain the green just to play a few holes
nightscanner59
Sep 2012
#217
Just the words "country club" bring up racist leanings to me, but coded in aristocratic, educated
Suji to Seoul
Sep 2012
#205
Makes me shudder too, and nearly 200 responses just from this post confirms
nightscanner59
Sep 2012
#216