The spanish and racists?! never!!

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Yes, the PC brigade do look for problems, where none exist. However, on the other side of the coin, rags like the Daily Mail and Express try to stir things up with "muslims object to Christmas" type stories.

These rags only report what stupid councils do in the name of racial cohesion, with the Gaurdian and Independant also doing their fare share of misinformtion as well

[Wynonie Harris]

Originally Posted by jaysay

These rags only report what stupid councils do in the name of racial cohesion

No, they do more than that - we had a classic case on here recently where a tabloid story was reproduced about an Indian couple who had had IBV treatment resulting in the birth of twin girls. The story in the tabloid mantained that because boys were more prized in their culture, they had abandoned them in hospital. The result was a whole string of posts demanding instant deportation. It then turned out to be a load of old cobblers - they had left them in hospital because of medical complications and were, in fact, delighted with the birth. More mischief-making by the press!

[Bagpuss]

Originally Posted by Loz

I believe Britain to be quite a racist country on the quiet.
Just because it isn't shouted from the rooftops doesn't mean it doesn't exsist.
I have spoken to many people who are racist but would never make a big song and dance about it.
It's sad yes but Spain probably aren't that different to us or other countries,its just they don't give a damn about us knowing their views.

After all these years I've just realised I must be Spanish.

BTW "racist" is a made up word by The PC Brigade

[Benipete]

Originally Posted by Bagpuss

After all these years I've just realised I must be Spanish.

BTW "racist" is a made up word by The PC Brigade

No you would be called Gato - De - Bolsa

[Royboy39]

Originally Posted by Eric

I wonder if the Spanish are any more rascist than any other nation, or if they just don't try to hide it under a PC cloak .... I really do believe that there is more than a little rascism in all of us, and that most of us buy into the racial stereotypes that are out there. The most rascist person I ever ran into was Buffy Sainte-Marie .... go figure

I haven't got a clue what the Buffy jobby is.
The Spanish have many fiesta's to celebrate whatever they want to celebrate.
Bull Running in Pamplona...Moors coming off the beach to fight the Christians...Tomato fest to celebrate the tomato harvest...They have a Saints day for every day of the year.
This is the Spanish tradition as are fireworks.
If you've got a headache in Spain, wear earplugs and take an asprin.
If you choose to complain the Spanish in no uncertain terms will tell you to 'sod off' and go back where you came from.
Would that be racist in our beloved land? Come in the PC brigade?

[Benipete]

Originally Posted by Royboy39

I haven't got a clue what the Buffy jobby is.
The Spanish have many fiesta's to celebrate whatever they want to celebrate.
Bull Running in Pamplona...Moors coming off the beach to fight the Christians...Tomato fest to celebrate the tomato harvest...They have a Saints day for every day of the year.
This is the Spanish tradition as are fireworks.
If you've got a headache in Spain, wear earplugs and take an asprin.
If you choose to complain the Spanish in no uncertain terms will tell you to 'sod off' and go back where you came from.
Would that be racist in our beloved land? Come in the PC brigade?

Might be one or two Incas that don't agree with you.

[Bagpuss]

Originally Posted by Benipete

No you would be called Gato - De - Bolsa

Explain, you've lost me???

Gato De Bolsa - Cat Of Market

[pipinfort]

Originally Posted by Bagpuss

Explain, you've lost me???

Gato De Bolsa - Cat Of Market

Gato De Bolsa - Cat Bag....... strange

[Bagpuss]

Originally Posted by pipinfort

Gato De Bolsa - Cat Bag....... strange

I see now, looks like the translator I use was a waste of time.
Cat = Puss + Bag and turn it around, very good.

[MargaretR]

So 'gato' is cat in Spanish. It is 'gatto' in Italy.
But in France and UK gateux is cake.
So dont ask for a gateux in a cafe in Spain and Italy

[pipinfort]

Originally Posted by Bagpuss

I see now, looks like the translator I use was a waste of time.
Cat = Puss + Bag and turn it around, very good.

Ahhh i see, yes very good indeed.
Language Tools

[Eric]

Originally Posted by Royboy39

I haven't got a clue what the Buffy jobby is.
The Spanish have many fiesta's to celebrate whatever they want to celebrate.
Bull Running in Pamplona...Moors coming off the beach to fight the Christians...Tomato fest to celebrate the tomato harvest...They have a Saints day for every day of the year.
This is the Spanish tradition as are fireworks.
If you've got a headache in Spain, wear earplugs and take an asprin.
If you choose to complain the Spanish in no uncertain terms will tell you to 'sod off' and go back where you came from.
Would that be racist in our beloved land? Come in the PC brigade?

Buffy is a singer .... quite famous ... you can google her if you have a little free time .... she is also Cree, and an activist for aboriginal rights ... on the other hand she hates honkey's, hebes, and probably wops.... just thought it was a nice irony.

Like the Bull Running by the way .... often wondered if we could do the same thing over here with moose, or grizzlies .... on ice of course.

[Benipete]

Originally Posted by [email protected]

So 'gato' is cat in Spanish. It is 'gatto' in Italy.
But in France and UK gateux is cake.
So dont ask for a gateux in a cafe in Spain and Italy

Do not ask for a black forest one in Spain.With cream.
Could be a cat as trophy.