Germany is my source for the Green PartyOriginally Posted by sirhamish
And don't get me started on Nelson Mandela
To think you called that Rice woman a sell-out
Yes, or the Government should at least do something about it
No, take their word for it that no prisoners are moved through Shannon
Interestingly, Urban Dictionary (not an authorative really, but still interesting) gave this:Originally Posted by sirhamish
EDIT: It seems to be a matter of interpretation. The article referenced by Wikipedia gives a plot summary of Uncle Tom's Cabin.Theatrical productions of Uncle Tom's Cabin played throughout the nadir (post Civil War and Reconstruction); but since the novel's indictment of slavery was no longer congenial to an increasingly white society, rewrites changed Uncle Tom from a martyr who gave his life to protect the people into a sentimental dope who was loyal to kindly masters. In the black community, Uncle Tom eventually came to mean an African American who sells out his people's interests and still does today. In my opinion the phrase "uncle tom" should not be used today by black people because it degrades the status of a man who wasn't in fact a sell out but a hero who's name should be used with reverence not disgrace.
Last edited by John83; 08/12/2005 at 6:24 PM.
Germany is my source for the Green PartyOriginally Posted by sirhamish
And don't get me started on Nelson Mandela
To think you called that Rice woman a sell-out
Nelson Mandela??? Whaa???Originally Posted by Lim till i die
But what did they do in Germany though. TBH I only remember the late Petra Kelly and her work there.
Rice FFS. She's awful. Remember this? Lost all respect for her after that. Click for short video.
http://www.thememoryhole.org/war/powell-no-wmd.htm
Last edited by hamish; 09/12/2005 at 10:36 AM.
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