Tag: racist

Commentary: I Am Not Racist, But..

‘I am not racist, but…’

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‘I am not racist, but I believe I am superior to an entire race of people because they are all lazy. I am just being a realist.’

‘I am not racist, but I love to make fun of people’s ethnicity, especially people who are darker than me. It’s just more funny that way.’

‘I am not racist, but there is no way I would employ someone of that race. He/she just would not be suited for this job.’

‘I am not racist, but “those people” really cannot be helped. Because they don’t want to be helped.’

‘I am not racist, but people should stop being so sensitive when I make racist jokes which are not funny.’

‘I am not racist, but thank God White people civilized the world.’

‘I am not racist, but the minorities should not express discontentment in this particular peaceful manner. There are other ways – that do not offend me, are out of my sight, do not make me aware of your problems, do not force me to confront painful realities – to do so.’

‘I am not racist, but I do not really like to pray beside Indians in the mosques because they smell.’

‘I am not racist, but I do some/all of the above. But my father’s neighbour’s cousin’s brother-in-law is from a minority race, and since I know him personally, I cannot be racist.’

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You are not racist, only because you do not wish to see yourself as a racist.

Source: Walid J. Abdullah

October 23, 2017
Damanhuri Abas: Singaporeans Must Remember This Walkover When Next GE Comes, Don’t Be Cheated By PAP Again

Singaporeans woke up today unhappy and in sadness. The country rightly felt betrayed by the ruling party for denying our right to vote. The wound is real and the scar is permanent.

Any doubt that this Reserved PE was a political ploy to deny Singaporeans to choose a popular President who clearly was a threat to the ruling party is now put to rest.

This battle is lost not on fairplay, so the people should hold our heads high as the PAP Government cheated us again. Power has corrupted them.

Let this be their last high fix before the fall. Do not allow anyone to forget our own 911 that intends to bring down our democracy.

Singaporeans must remember this day when the next GE comes. The stakes are our children and our children’s children.

We are not a racist nation they paint us to be. They are the one stoking racial sentiments again and again for their vested political interest. Let us unite as a nation to right this wrong.

For after every hardship there will be ease. Again, after every hardship there will be ease.

God bless you all.

Source: Damanhuri Bin Abas

September 12, 2017
Sunset Grill & Pub Slammed For Remark About Being Non-Halal And Hanging Confederate Flag In Premises

An eatery famously known for its fiery hot buffalo wings has engulfed itself in metaphorical flames following a careless remark about being proudly non-Halal.

According to one former fan of Sunset Grill & Pub, her innocent query about the restaurant’s food was rudely replied with a condescending remark. Enquiring on behalf of her Muslim friends, the patron had asked if the food was of the Halal persuasion.

She did not expect to be savagely roasted:

To be fair, it should have been pretty obvious that a restaurant with the word “pub” in its name is a non-Halal establishment — the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore wouldn’t grant its certification to any joints that serve alcohol.

On the other hand, the admin behind Sunset’s Facebook page didn’t have to be that churlish or crass to claim to be a “pork loving restaurant” and end the message with the standard Arabic/Muslim greeting (“peace be with you” or “peace be upon you”).

Since the remark went viral, Sunset’s Facebook page has been bombed with 1-star reviews, as per standard Singaporean protocol when commercial entities allegedly do something controversial. The pub has since disabled the ratings feature on its Facebook page, but not before we screen-grabbed some of the reviews.

Aside from the blunt remark about being non-Halal, netizens spotted another feature of the pub to condemn: the fact that it hung up the American Confederate flag in its establishment. Granted, some may see it as a symbol of “heritage” of the American South, but for many others, it’s a symbol of racism, slavery and white supremacy in the United States.

As Mothership found out, the eatery — popular for its spicy buffalo wings — was previously located at Jalan Kayu and only recently moved to its current location in Sembawang, with different management and staff.

In any case, Sunset Grill & Pub has since apologised for the remark, which they admitted to be “excessively sarcastic”. Still, they tried to justify their answer by saying that the patron “would have known that (they) serve a full menu and (is) a fully licensed Pub”.

Source: https://coconuts.co/singapore

August 7, 2017
Commentary: A Vote For Any Candidate Is A Vote To The PAP And Their Racist Policies

We, the Malay Community, we have our pride and dignity.

We shall not stoop so Low and fall into the trap of the PAP Government that the Malays need a reserved Presidential Election than only will they stand for election.

If you vote for any of the candidates in this coming PE, it means you are agreeing to the racist and discriminatory policy of the PAP Government.

Let’s look at the bigger picture. Malays are better than that. We shall not be manipulated by the Government into thinking that they are actually thinking of us.

A vote for any of the candidate in the coming PE is a vote to the PAP and their racist policy.

Spoil your vote!

Source: Abdul Salim Harun

July 21, 2017
Ariffin Sha: Malay/Muslims Must Stop Racist Remarks On Ramadan Bazaar Geylang Issue

The ‘Ramadan’ Bazaar isn’t some special zone reserved for only Muslims and/or Malays. Many patrons and stallholders are not Malay. Anyone, regardless of their race, is entitled to their own opinion of the things on offer there. Whether they think it is overpriced fluff or worth the hype has absolutely nothing to do with race.

I can’t help but notice a trend where minorities all too readily play the race card in situations where race is immaterial. We must dispel the notion that only the majority race is capable of racism. In situations like this, identity politics must be called out.

Source: Ariffin Sha

May 30, 2017