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Is being an elitist, racist or sexist easier in a place like Libya?

MoEl

A Libyan friend has just been called an elite. He didn't seem to mind, nor did those present. Normally, and knowing all the individuals present, I would expect this to ignite a hot debate of one kind or another. But it didn't.

Later, someone pointed out to me how differently most people behave as their surroundings change.

Do you find yourself abiding by different sets of ethics as you attempt to integrate and streamline your life in new cultures?

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MoEl

MoEl wrote:

He didn't seem to mind


In fact, he seemed to enjoy it.

Mudman

MoEl wrote:

Do you find yourself abiding by different sets of ethics as you attempt to integrate and streamline your life in new cultures?


Isn't Ethics near Sutthicks ?

bluejay

Don't you know that everyone wants to be in the elite!  VIP is what we all aspire to become.  But really, I can only speak for myself and say that I do not change my ethics based on where I live.  To a certain part, I do follow "when in Rome, do what Romans do."  However, that is only with superficial aspects.  How I treat others and what I believe does not change and when it comes to racism, I have no tolerance for it.  Racism lives in every country and it is on the rise.  We are really stupid and easily forget histories lessons.
MoEL, you really bring out the nerd in me....:lol::lol: Are you bored again and sick of counting white cars? :D

SafiaD

I would agree with you, BlueJay, that everyone wants to be in the elite. I don't consider myself "in", but am perfectly happy where I fit in and think that I probably suffer from less headaches and annoyances because I'm on the perifrial. As far as the initial question goes - I would definetly say that it is easiest to be a racist in this country...
(I own one of those white cars you counted :) )

MoEl

Don't you know that everyone wants to be in the elite!


everyone wants to be in the elite.


There is a difference between earning an elite status through diligence or rightful inheritance, and being a blatant elitist. I admit, classism (as well as racism and chauvinism) are a rich source of humor. But when push comes to shove, one should restrain his/her devils, which, I propose, is harder to do here.

As for white cars, I moved on. What I do now is throw water balloons on people from my balcony. Then go inside to watch them from behind the window--plenty more fun.

MoEl

oh, and Mudman uses puppies for his dart practice.

MoEl

come to think of it, if you're required to wear a funny yellow hat, or display a conspicuous blue square on your car plate just because you're of a different nationality, it becomes harder NOT to be prejudgemental.

bluejay

MoEl wrote:

What I do now is throw water balloons on people from my balcony. Then go inside to watch them from behind the window--plenty more fun.


Too funny! :lol::lol: You better not get any kids wet, you know what Libyan mothers are like when kids play with water!

Astonished

bluejay wrote:
MoEl wrote:

What I do now is throw water balloons on people from my balcony. Then go inside to watch them from behind the window--plenty more fun.


Too funny! :lol::lol: You better not get any kids wet, you know what Libyan mothers are like when kids play with water!


They'd throw him off that balcony!!!

MoEl

Astonished wrote:

They'd throw him off that balcony!!!


Ha ha ha! Oh gosh that's funny! That's really funny! Do you write your own material? Do you? Because that is so fresh.
You know, I've, I've never heard anyone make that joke before. God what a clever, smart girl boy you must be, to come up with a joke like that all by yourself. That's so fresh too. Hmm. Any, any Titanic jokes you want to throw at me too as long as we're hitting these phenomena at the height of their popularity? God you're so funny!




Thank you, lord Stewei!





And I persume that would be your smartest contrubution?

Astonished

MoEl wrote:
Astonished wrote:

They'd throw him off that balcony!!!


Ha ha ha! Oh gosh that's funny! That's really funny! Do you write your own material? Do you? Because that is so fresh.
You know, I've, I've never heard anyone make that joke before. God what a clever, smart girl boy you must be, to come up with a joke like that all by yourself. That's so fresh too. Hmm. Any, any Titanic jokes you want to throw at me too as long as we're hitting these phenomena at the height of their popularity? God you're so funny!




Thank you, lord Stewei!





And I persume that would be your smartest contrubution?


Glad you enjoyed it, next time catch up sis*y!