I won't debate Zille's garden boys - Malema

[Lycanthrope]

I wouldn't even so much as hire Malema to be a "garden boy." Although, considering how adept he is at using his mouth, I'm sure he could fertilise my lawn.

 

[Mila]

I think i just got an idea for making money......


Cool!!

Tx!!

 

[km2]

According to the Racial Slur Database:

Possibly comes from the term "Honky Tonk", which is a type of country music. Another interesting theory suggests it originated as "Hunky" (and "Bohunk") to refer to Slavic and Hungarian immigrants and eventually transformed into "Honkey" to refer to all White people. Might also come from the African Wolof word "Honq" meaning red or pink and used to describe white men. Yet another theory has it originating from white men honking their horns to call on the lounge singer/prostitute types in 1920's Harlem.

Sure, but in the same way that k----r came from the Arabic for unbeliever and over time it became a racial slur. At that point it's tough luck for the original meaning of the word.

Again I wouldn't be directly offended by the word itself, infact I struggle to think of any racial slur against me that would really offend, but it's the double standard that gets to me more.

 

[Balstrome]

Actually Mlungu is a derogatory word for whites. Although many black people like to claim that it just means white person.

Oh I am so hurt by seeing that word, no wait, I banged my toe, that is what hurt. Nope, that word does not have any effect on my psyche. Could it be that there is NO word that could affect me like the "K word" affects black folk. Or could it be that they are more sensitive, and use this to show their suffering.

 

[Slooth]

IMO, calling someone racist is nowhere near derogatory, Its either they are or they are not. Simple.

Calling a black person the k-word is meant to cuase harm to that person's dignity, becuase of the history of the word. Now take for instance how members on this forum LOVE saying [insert public official/law/policy] is racist, should they now be hauled into court becuase of that? Certainly not, something/someone is either racist or its not.

Do you even know the meaning of the word? I stand to be corrected but it's a non believer (in god) as far as I'm aware. Would love to be corrected.

EDIT: see someone above has confirmed it, I suppose if someone called me a sock for years on end it might offend me. Than again it might not.

 

[blunomore]

Obama impersonator: "Hello, this is Barack Obama"

Julius Malema: "Yebo, this is Julius"


Need I say more?

 

[lion_fish]

As for this elusive "White racial slur" business...

You can call me whatever you like under the sun, but there is no word you could call me that would make me not still be proud to be White.

So slur away... ;-)

 

[Lycanthrope]

As for this elusive "White racial slur" business...

You can call me whatever you like under the sun, but there is no word you could call me that would make me not still be proud to be White.

So slur away... ;-)

Personally, I'd love to have been Japanese But I'm happy the way I am and wouldn't want to be any different either.

 

[boramk]

Who didnt predict this?

Malema is ultra fail

 

[shadowfox]

Personally, I'd love to have been Japanese But I'm happy the way I am and wouldn't want to be any different either.

Me too me too!! lol

I've been called a number of things, but the fact that I don't remember them probably shows how little I care ...

 

[PoiZoNouZ]

This guy gives a new meaning to the word idiot.

Only problem is, he is a very dangerous idiot.

 

[marine1]

Maybe they take exception at the racial slurs because they may be true?
That may be the difference between someone actually taking it to heart and someone ignoring it, like some of us here might ??

 

[Albereth]

A hout kop?

He only got a 'G' for woodwork so I don't think you can call him that

Really, the only think to do with the idiot is tell him to shoosh, grown ups are talking.

 

[Freakboy]

I have to agree with Jeremy Mansfield: "He reminds me of a young Robert Mugabe."
He is an idiot, but like PoiZoNouZ said, a very dangerous idiot!

 

[marine1]

Funny if someone calls me a f*ing whitey, I laugh, I am a f*ing whitey.

 

[Albereth]

Actually Mlungu is a derogatory word for whites. Although many black people like to claim that it just means white person.

Pretty much in the sameway that munt just means person.

 

[DJ...]

When this story broke (free from the toothless horse's mouth), I think we all jumped on the "insult Julius bandwagon" that we forgot to think about what he is actually implying here.

Julius is there to represent the young, black youth (by his own admission he doesn't support whites), many of which are gardeners or hold similar positions. He is there as a role model for the youth, yet he is blatantly describing his contempt and complete lack of respect for garden boys, or any other person in a similar position. That is truly disgusting, yet I fear his supporters (even the garden boys) will not see this point at all. He is making it very clear that he would not engage with a gardener because they are obviously below him, yet these are the very people he represents.

Pointing out the irony to Inkwenkwe will no doubt result in another ad hominem retort from his filthy mouth about how colonialists are twisting his words to suit their agenda, however Julius my little boy, you must remember that these are the words coming out of your mouth, not anyone else's and you need to learn the ability to have a vocal opinion without having to defend yourself every single time. At some point the penny might drop for you that having to defend your position on every single occasion means that you clearly do not represent the voice of the people - it's simple logic, however I don't expect you to grasp this difficult concept so easily considering the tough life you have led.

Julius does not represent his own people, and in fact insults them with comments about garden boys, showing without a shadow of a doubt the contempt that he holds for even his own supporters. Apart from Jacob Zuma, is there anyone that he can actually talk about without insulting them, lying about them or just being generally crude about them or the people they represent? I doubt it...

 

[marine1]

Garden boy have more intelligence than Malema, he is scared.

 

[R13...]

he won't quit will he...

Standing atop a dustbin and addressing striking South African Airways (SAA) workers at Airways Park in Ekurhuleni on Wednesday, Malema attacked Mabandla for not addressing the workers' grievances.

"Once you see a strike you should intervene. Not after 20 days or a month. Immediately, the minister must send in a delegation. The minister herself must come here and speak to you and understand your demands. We don't like ministers that are up there. We need people like Zuma who are down here on the ground, and who interact with us on a daily basis," Malema said, as the crowd roared its approval.

 

[CrazyMadMan]

I am surprised the dustbin could support his little jelly filled body, but one can only wonder what his take on "garbage boys" would be. This excuse for a human has not done a day of work in his life, you are a little moron now go overflow over your belt somewhere else.