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Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:57:19 -0800 (PST)
From: Mervyn Lobo [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Mario,
Thank you for answering my question. It seems strange
to me that US politicians use derogatory remarks on
Indians. It seems stranger that the remarks are made
not by two bit politicians, but by politicians
Mario Goveia wrote,
As to your question, the word Macacas IS a derogatory
term in the US, which is why I was quite surprised to
see that you and Cornel had both used it. I will
chalk that up to your unfamiliarity with derogatory
American terms since both Cornel and you are not known
for
subject, complete with exclamation mark, I left it in
so that others could make the connection with the post
I was responding to.
Then I added the following:
And comparative health care systems.
This made my entire subject as follows:
[Goanet] Macacas! And comparative health care systems
So, my
CORNEL DACOSTA cornel at btinternet.com
Fri Nov 2 03:42:01 PDT 2007 wrote:
As to the health system in America, I can't wait for
Hillary to make it.
Mervyn Lobo mervynalobo at yahoo.ca wrote
Cornel,
I have received (free) medical treatment in Cuba.
There is no other country in the Caribbean that
Mario,
This is the first time I have seen anyone use an exclamation mark with Macacas.
And that too at the beginning of a sentence. In your never humble opinion, is
the word Macacas a derogatory term in the US or is it one of endearment?
I do not have the time to read any article when I do not
CORNEL DACOSTA wrote:
I too visited Cuba and found much to commend about it---but then, I am a
left-winger. But I also believe in criticising things too. For example, I was
genuinly surprised that there was so little public transport by way of bus
provision across the main cities and people
Hi Mervyn
I too visited Cuba and found much to commend about it---but then, I am a
left-winger. But I also believe in criticising things too. For example, I was
genuinly surprised that there was so little public transport by way of bus
provision across the main cities and people would wait
Mervyn,
Be not afraid, O wise one, of being contrary! I have
personally, during my regrettable youth, called many
unfortunates macacas - as in many latin cultures all
the way from Spain to Mexico! This reprehensible slur
or 'monkey epithet' may be cross-referenced here:
Hi Francis and Mervyn
I often said that Goanet was a learning instrument. Our exchange demonstrates
this rather well!
Regards
Cornel
Francis Rodrigues [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Mervyn,
Be not afraid, O wise one, of being contrary! I have
personally, during my regrettable youth, called
FR wrote:
An extensive net-search of your version has been
unsuccessful. I'm not too sure about 'Kaka' being of
E. African origin either - shouldn't that be Indian?
Anyway, what the heck, let's take up your suggestion
- anyone hence, calling another a macaca should be
summarily chucked into a US
Francis Rodrigues [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Macaca has been used derogatorily since time
immemorial against coloureds (by the fair-skinned),
deriding them as 'monkeys'! It's origin is from the
Portuguese 'macaco' (monkey), and for example,
was a pretty common insult to the locals during the
Hi Francis and Mervyn
Many thanks for the explanation re Macacas. Strangely, it has never been used
here in the UK. And what about the sandflies (or something akin) used for
South Asians in Boston? Have you come across this usage?
I have just seen Sicko. A lot of it is pretty realistic
Macaca has been used derogatorily since time
immemorial against coloureds (by the fair-skinned),
deriding them as 'monkeys'! It's origin is from the
Portuguese 'macaco' (monkey), and for example,
was a pretty common insult to the locals during the
Portuguese occupation of Goa. Even more
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