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Re: WTB Train Parts
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Wed, 4 Aug 1999 17:12:06 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> Thanks. That supports my contention that the phrase is insulting to non
> whites. It may have transmuted in meaning over time...
I suspect it has. I have always seen the phrase (or similar ones) in a context
that is racist, but towards whites, not vice versa. In my experience, "mighty
white of ya" is usually (contextually) an implication of dishonest dealing.
(giving something they don't have, taking advantange of ignorance(1), etc).
James
http://www.shades-of-night.com/lego/
1:Timmy's are super-rare, and go for at least $20.00 a piece on the net. But I
like you, so you can have my 18 for only $18 each. You'll never see another
deal like this one, trust me. :)
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