Goodes Racist.

[swantastic]

That's coz they can only jump.

..and us whiteys cant.

[NMWBloods]

Crap. Blacks in the US have as much access to pools as whites do.

That's not entirely true, as a recent poll has shown. Far less black children know how to swim, partly because they have less access to pools and partly because their parents do not encourage it. The latter occurs because the parents never learned how to swim because they definitely had no access to pools. There are still examples of this, especially in the south.

[swantastic]

That's not entirely true, as a recent poll has shown. Far less black children know how to swim, partly because they have less access to pools and partly because their parents do not encourage it. The latter occurs because the parents never learned how to swim because they definitely had no access to pools. There are still examples of this, especially in the south.

Thats not the white peoples fault if they cant swim,its their own.

The last time i heard America was a free country.

My parents encouraged me not to do things but i still did them.

[Mel]

The last time i heard America was a free country.

'Free'? maybe. Equal? no.

[cruiser]

That's not entirely true, as a recent poll has shown. Far less black children know how to swim, partly because they have less access to pools and partly because their parents do not encourage it. The latter occurs because the parents never learned how to swim because they definitely had no access to pools. There are still examples of this, especially in the south.

OK, I'm willing to stand corrected on that.

[Bob Neil]

Middle-aged anglos are well designed for drinking beer.

[Legs Akimbo]

Thats not the white peoples fault if they cant swim,its their own.

The last time i heard America was a free country.

My parents encouraged me not to do things but i still did them.

If you wish to challenge your preconceptions, purchase this week's 'The Economist' Pg 31 - "Nearer to overcoming". There is no single cause or solution, but there can be no doubt that many white (and Hispanic) Americans discriminate against blacks and some elements of black American culture are self defeating (e.g. research has shown that black kids tend to think it is uncool to be smart).

None of which has anything to do with Adam Goodes, but I think your statement about about 'its not white people's fault' displays a lack of insight, being rather a defensive unsubstantiated opinion based on your own limited experience of these matters.

[swantastic]

'Free'? maybe. Equal? no.

Fair enough.

If you wish to challenge your preconceptions, purchase this week's 'The Economist' Pg 31 - "Nearer to overcoming". There is no single cause or solution, but there can be no doubt that many white (and Hispanic) Americans discriminate against blacks and some elements of black American culture are self defeating (e.g. research has shown that black kids tend to think it is uncool to be smart).

None of which has anything to do with Adam Goodes, but I think your statement about about 'its not white people's fault' displays a lack of insight, being rather a defensive unsubstantiated opinion based on your own limited experience of these matters.

LA your right i have limited experience with black people,socially and work wise but that doesnt mean my opinion is unsubstantiated as i can read.

Whites,Blacks,Hispanic's and Asians all discriminate against each other,it seems its ok for blacks to racially taunt whites but heaven forbid if its the other way around.IMO thats a bloody double standard.

Why on center link forms are they racist against white australians,in that they ask you if you are of Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander descent so you get more benefits that way.

How do i know this a friends ex-boyfriend worked for the Aboriginal part of center link,and he used to gloat about the benefits he got because he was Aborignal.

He got rent free housing,car just to name a few,but i bet my balls a white Australian would not get that sort of treatment which pisses me right off.

The government lets this happen as to not offend the Aborignal community and to try and make up for the so-called crimes against them from years ago.

[Legs Akimbo]

Fair enough.

The government lets this happen as to not offend the Aborignal community and to try and make up for the so-called crimes against them from years ago.

Like that little matter of genocide?

[#73]

Goodes' quote is clearly taken out of context and indicative of the pathetically PC World in which we now live.

It is impossible nowadays to state any observation of any minority group without being branded a racist. Its a joke.

Anyway, I'm late for my Klan meeting....gotta go!

[royboy42]

The author of the racist allegation against Goodesy has withdrawn..'never meant that he was a racist' 'misinterpreted' etc..follow link

Football's culture wars: historian tackled - realfooty.com.au

[AnnieH]

Goodes' quote is clearly taken out of context and indicative of the pathetically PC World in which we now live.

It is impossible nowadays to state any observation of any minority group without being branded a racist. Its a joke.

Anyway, I'm late for my Klan meeting....gotta go!

Funny!!

Of course Goodesy's going to go on about how fabulous the aboriginals are this week, it's been advertised all week on radio as the "indigenous" game ... they're playing for the Mark Grook Trophy.

[smasher]

There are various arguments about this.

One is related to bone and muscle structure. For example, blacks have heavier bones or denser muscles or particularly heavier skulls, thus upsetting buoyancy in the water. The arguments have been disputed.

They also have different shaped backs and spines, which assists with running (and fast bowling - eg: West Indians). There is also the argument about faster twitch fibres.

More specifically faster runners are blacks originating from Western Africa - the Eastern Africans are better at distance running. Of course there are plenty of examples to counter these arguments.

Another argument is simply that in America blacks have not been welcome at local pools and many have never learned to swim. A recent poll has shown that 58% of black children don't know how to swim.

I think it is more the case that people with certain characteristics are better at certain sports than other people. Some racial or sub-racial groups have more of those characteristics than other groups, however extrapolating that to the broader groups makes the argument less valid. It's also useful to take into account cultural and societal factors which have a large bearing.

You are right on the money with your anatomical info.I was considering writing it but didn't have the balls to.You are so right and your stats have been taught in sociology at Uni so I wouldn't argue the points.
Good post,well done NMWBlOODS

[Nico]

No it's about you trying to create "thought provoking" (aka as trolling) replies. You are one of the smartest trolls i have come across. You disguise your trolls well for a public servant.

Anyway back on topic..

That my friend is a slur on public servants. Is racism any different from a slur on a particular section of the working community.

[Nico]

As good as most indigenous players are, they tend to go "missing" during parts of the season. (See Goodes 1st 1/2 of season last year.)

The "walkabout theory" is all very well but what player doesn't go missing during a season. Have you ever seena player get votes in every match?