Kaeru
Banned
(03-05-2010, 02:57 PM)
#201

Originally Posted by Tim the Wiz:
No, you misread what that comment is suggesting: Which is that he likes white culture exclusively, and is baffled at those who would like others. And it is a stupid comment, not exactly for the reason you're thinking, but because some amorphous "white culture" does not exist. Culture isn't simply dependent on skin color.
Exactly what I believe.

I dont really know what the meaning of "western-centric" is but if it means that I view western culture as supreme and should be spread all over the world then no, I dont think that. I think arabian culture is the best culture for people who reside in the middle east, I believe chinese culture is the best for people living in China etc, and Swedish culture for people living in Sweden.

However I have a personal preference in cultures. I love Japanese culture and I respect and admire USA and im glad that they have had an impact on Swedish culture. Not all of it is great, but in the larger picture id say its good. When it comes to Sweden I have a very strong feeling of that some cultures dont belong here, certainly not some elements of some cultures. With that said Im not against people from these cultures as long as they adapt to the culture we have here. I think assimilation is a better way than integration. And I dont think that many Swedes are willing to adapt muslim culture into their life.


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Knowing that you actually intend to vote for a party (SD, the Swedish version of BNP) that excels in doing exactly that, this is so hilarious. Like, i was actually laughing out loud in the office.
Not true. The comparison is faulty. BNP has never allowed other than white people to join. My mentor in SD is from Iran. Not really much to add here.

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Now you're being unfair to Kaeru, he doesn't regard ethnicities as race related.
If all black and brown people immigrating to Sweden acted precisely like the archetypal swede, he'd have no problem with it at all even if it meant the classic "Swedish look" would be replaced by middle-eastern and African looking people.
And I respect him for holding that view.
Thank you and yes, this is an accurate description.