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Originally Posted by Brigid
Marrying native women??  That's very optimistic (blinkered) of you Susi.  But no, I was referring to genocide, torture, rape... invasion in general.
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Ever heard of the Métis?
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No, I didn't forget them. Anglo-Saxon is a convenient blanket term to describe people who've descended from the Germanic tribes in the British Isles... and implies the dominance of Germanic culture, values etc within.
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As Milesian said... what about the Latin, French, and Celtic influences? :\
You don't seem to be very knowledgeable when it comes to English (and Welsh and Irish and Scottish) history...
There's no need to be insulting.
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How the word was coined is perhaps of marginal importance, but not why. I disagree that the use of the word "white" is intended specifically to shift the blame of past atrocities (conducted by the British) to all Europeans.
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I think the use of the word "white" has no purpose other then to lump all Europeans into one category (including the English).
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Modern times are perverted though. Removed from the natural order of things as it were. I agree that now should be the time for us to see the survival of the fittest... but I fear we won't.
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Remember what I said about romanticizing the past...?
Yes, this is what I said here...
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Originally Posted by Brigid
Why should I personally feel guilty for the things that occurred? Why should I feel ashamed of my forefathers? I don't.
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How long has your family been in Australia again...?
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Well, you are speaking from a biased point of view. This is obviously an emotive topic for you. I know what the Protestants in Northern Ireland are like, they are arrogant, self-righteous assholes generally, but you can't judge all English individuals on these people (assuming you tend to?).
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And you're speaking from one too. Personally, I agree with him.