Prevalence of Interracial Relationships

[fathertime]

. It also applies to trying to normalize inter racial relationships where such families are portrayed as the norm, when, in fact, they make up a very small proportion of the population.

I don't have the percentages in front of me, but I know a lot of inter racial relationships.  Not just from the international scene, but just routine relationships.  Why wouldn't and shouldn't this be the norm?  I think more people are getting exposed to more people of different nationalities/races, and they are often finding them attractive.  I would say people were more insulated in the past, but that is 'a-changin'. 

Fathertime!   

Fathertime! 

[John Gaunt]

I don't have the percentages in front of me, but I know a lot of inter racial relationships.  Not just from the international scene, but just routine relationships.  Why wouldn't and shouldn't this be the norm?  I think more people are getting exposed to more people of different nationalities/races, and they are often finding them attractive.  I would say people were more insulated in the past, but that is 'a-changin'. 

Fathertime!   

Fathertime!

You may know a lot in your circle of acquaintances but does that translate across an entire population?
Highly improbable.
It’s most certainly not the norm.
You’re also lumping inter-national and inter-racial relationships into the same basket.
They are quite different animals.
You might want to see the world turn a shade of brown but I quite like the differences amongst people.

[fathertime]

You may know a lot in your circle of acquaintances but does that translate across an entire population?
Highly improbable. 

My experiences are here in Los Angeles mainly.  Where a lot of people are exposed to a lot of different races.   If you go to Wyoming or Alaska there probably isn't as much exposure to different races so there is very little chance of inter racial marriages. 

You might want to see the world turn a shade of brown but I quite like the differences amongst people.

Oh I see now, you are against inter racial marriages for some reason.  I'm not, I say let people choose who they want to be with whether it be the same color or not.  No restrictions, judgments, or stigmas. While not the norm, it may one day be the norm as that is where it is trending.   

You’re also lumping inter-national and inter-racial relationships into the same basket.
They are quite different animals.

I'm ok with leaving out international relationships, which was my intent if it wasn't clear. 

Fathertime! 

[John Gaunt]

My experiences are here in Los Angeles mainly.  Where a lot of people are exposed to a lot of different races.   If you go to Wyoming or Alaska there probably isn't as much exposure to different races so there is very little chance of inter racial marriages. 
 

That would explain it.

Oh I see now, you are against inter racial marriages for some reason.  I'm not, I say let people choose who they want to be with whether it be the same color or not.  No restrictions, judgments, or stigmas. While not the norm, it may one day be the norm as that is where it is trending.   

What I am against is the media portrayal that happy clappy inter racial relationships a la tanned fuzzy haired  smiling kids are the norm.

I'm ok with leaving out international relationships, which was my intent if it wasn't clear. 

That’s fine by me.

[fathertime]

That would explain it.

Keep in mind there are more people in Southern California then there are in about 15 of least populated states combined.  So in that respect Southern California is more typical than Alaska, Wyoming, or South Dakota . 

What I am against is the media portrayal that happy clappy inter racial relationships a la tanned fuzzy haired  smiling kids are the norm.

How would you like the media to portray the children of inter racial relationships?   Believe it or not the kids produced are just like any other children.  Some outwardly happy, others quiet, just normal kids.    Is there something wrong with 'tanned fuzzy haired kids' being portrayed as happy?  Are they supposed to be portrayed as morose and stoic? 
There are a lot of kids of interracial parents, and that number is going to grow as they reach child bearing age. 

Fathertime!   

[John Gaunt]

Keep in mind there are more people in Southern California then there are in about 15 of least populated states combined.  So in that respect Southern California is more typical than Alaska, Wyoming, or South Dakota . 

One state out of 51 is not a typical representation of the population of the US.  You are being quite misleading.

How would you like the media to portray the children of inter racial relationships?   Believe it or not the kids produced are just like any other children.  Some outwardly happy, others quiet, just normal kids.    Is there something wrong with 'tanned fuzzy haired kids' being portrayed as happy?  Are they supposed to be portrayed as morose and stoic? 
There are a lot of kids of interracial parents, and that number is going to grow as they reach child bearing age. 

Fathertime!

Are you being deliberately obtuse or it it a normal state of mind for you? A mixed race family unit, as regularly portrayed by the media, is not representative of the typical family unit anywhere in the western world, however much you wish it to be.

[fathertime]

One state out of 51 is not a typical representation of the population of the US. 

In respect to the population California represents roughly 12% of all of the US.  Of course there are other populated states similar to California.

Are you being deliberately obtuse or it it a normal state of mind for you? A mixed race family unit, as regularly portrayed by the media, is not representative of the typical family unit anywhere in the western world, however much you wish it to be.

You have already stated how you disapprove of mixed families. My position is I don't care if a relationship is mixed or not, it isn't something important to me.    I have bad news for you though, in 2010 15.1% of marriages in the US were mixed.  That number is probably higher now, and the trend is going nowhere but up. 
 Here is a little googled wiki link on the subject. 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interracial_marriage_in_the_United_States 

Fathertime!   

[GQBlues]

One state out of 51 is not a typical representation of the population of the US. ...

Well, Obama would disagree...he counted 57 the last time.

[John Gaunt]

In respect to the population California represents roughly 12% of all of the US.  Of course there are other populated states similar to California.

So you agree with me that the population of Southern California is not typical of that of the US.

You have already stated how you disapprove of mixed families.

Please point out where I have stated this. Again, you are misrepresenting the point I was making.

 

[fathertime]

So you agree with me that the population of Southern California is not typical of that of the US.

Point out to me where I said it was typical of the entire US.  Southern California has a greater population then a bunch of states all combined. 

Please point out where I have stated this. Again, you are misrepresenting the point I was making.

Your earlier comment regarding happy tanned fuzzy headed babies didn’t sound too delighted about their existence.    There are quite of few of these children In addition to other children of mixed race parents who have children that have straight hair paler skin etc etc.
The entire group represents millions now if not more so I see no reason why these children shouldn’t be represented in the media just like most anyone else.

Fathertime! 
Fathertime!   

[GQBlues]

<snip>Here is a little googled wiki link on the subject.<snip>...Fathertime!

 

Oh no! Not you, too! It has fast become a contagious disease in this site!!! An epidemic!! Nooooooo...

[John Gaunt]

Point out to me where I said it was typical of the entire US.  Southern California has a greater population then a bunch of states all combined. 

No you didn’t say that exactly but you did make a comparison of Sourhern California against 15 other states  and broadening  the scope.

Your earlier comment regarding happy tanned fuzzy headed babies didn’t sound too delighted about their existence. 

Ah, so from what ‘sounded’ like something you made an erroneous conclusion. Sometimes it’s prudent to read and understand the point that’s being made.

  There are quite of few of these children In addition to other children of mixed race parents who have children that have straight hair paler skin etc etc.
The entire group represents millions now if not more so I see no reason why these children shouldn’t be represented in the media just like most anyone else.

I quite agree. It’s when only the minority is being portrayed in the media as the majority that suspicions arise that the MSM has an agenda.

[fathertime]

It’s when only the minority is being portrayed in the media as the majority that suspicions arise that the MSM has an agenda.

Show me how you reach the conclusion that the minority is being portrayed as the majority.

Fathertime!

[fathertime]

Oh no! Not you, too! It has fast become a contagious disease in this site!!! An epidemic!! Nooooooo...

😀

[fathertime]

No you didn’t say that exactly but you did make a comparison of Sourhern California against 15 other states  and broadening  the scope.

I pointed out the fact that Southern California has as much population as 15 or so other states.  So in that respect SoCal is representive of a lot of people.
Fathertime!

[tfcrew]

Well, Obama would disagree...he counted 57 the last time.

And he wasn't even British... [maybe he was really a Kenyan after all?] 

[fathertime]

Ah, so from what ‘sounded’ like something you made an erroneous conclusion. Sometimes it’s prudent to read and understand the point that’s being made.

The only point you have made is that you aren’t fond of interracial relationships.  I haven’t seen your proof their is a conspiracy in the media.  The group represents millions of not more so they can be portrayed in tv shows without it being disproportionate.  In addition tv is also entertainment so perhaps audiences like to see this sort of relationship. 



Fathertime!

[jone]

I think it is great that there is a growing number of advertisements that feature interracial couples...

While it is not the current majority, these type of couples have been suppressed for so long that perhaps some over exposure (proportionate compared to their actual numbers) is warranted.   Is this the PC advertising of the future?  Who knows?   

I find it ironic that you, John Gaunt, are having this discussion with Fathertime and GQ Blues.   Fathertime is married to a woman from South America and GQ Blues is a man of Filippino descent, married to a woman from Russia.  And we are all on a forum which, has as its stated purpose, the union of people from one continent or country to another.

As a society, I hope we further embrace children with heads, fuzzy or otherwise.  We need to further eliminate the barriers of race.   And that includes marriages of people with different skin hues.   Personally, I contemplated many different cultures and races prior to my initial foray into Eastern Europe. 

I believe that within two generations we will no longer be having these discussions.  And we will be better for it.

[GQBlues]

...I find it ironic that you, John Gaunt, are having this discussion with Fathertime and GQ Blues.   Fathertime is married to a woman from South America and GQ Blues is a man of Filippino descent, married to a woman from Russia....

Yes, and both live in one of the states (out of the 50, not 51. But please, don't confuse this with Obama's 57 either) largely governed by numbnuts and snowflakes..

[John Gaunt]

I think it is great that there is a growing number of advertisements that feature interracial couples...

Still in the minority’s tho’.

I find it ironic that you, John Gaunt, are having this discussion with Fathertime and GQ Blues.   Fathertime is married to a woman from South America and GQ Blues is a man of Filippino descent, married to a woman from Russia.

I couldn’t care less who I was having this discussion with.

  And we are all on a forum which, has as its stated purpose, the union of people from one continent or country to another.

Really, I could have sworn this was a forum exclusively about Russian women. Perhaps the forum should be renamed?

As a society, I hope we further embrace children with heads, fuzzy or otherwise.  We need to further eliminate the barriers of race.   And that includes marriages of people with different skin hues.   Personally, I contemplated many different cultures and races prior to my initial foray into Eastern Europe. 

I quite like that there different ethnicities and races. Makes for a more interesting world.
Again, for those of simple minds, it’s the over representation of those different hued people on our tv screens I take issue with, especially around Christmas time.

I believe that within two generations we will no longer be having these discussions.  And we will be better for it.

I rather doubt it.

[John Gaunt]

Show me how you reach the conclusion that the minority is being portrayed as the majority.

Fathertime!

You’d have to be seeing through my eyes. Yours are obviously blinkered.

[GQBlues]

I agree with John Gault. All women should only be long-legged, busty, blue-eyed blondes with a great set of gnashers.

[GQBlues]

And he wasn't even British... [maybe he was really a Kenyan after all?] 

No, not British. Just a 'wanna-be' European. They rejected his application to be one because he's convinced Austrians speak Austrian.

[John Gaunt]

The only point you have made is that you aren’t fond of interracial relationships.

You’re obviously selective in comprehending what any reader of simple English would pick up in the blink of an eye.

I haven’t seen your proof their is a conspiracy in the media.

Go and sit in front of your Telly and observe. It’ll soon be apparent. That’s your homework. Now run along or it’ll be 6 of the best for you.

 

[GQBlues]

...Really, I could have sworn this was a forum exclusively about Russian women. Perhaps the forum should be renamed?

Yes, I agree. It should be named 'Trenchcoat, the ultimate British Playboy'...of maybe 'Googler Central'...or, 'My Love Affair with the Bottle. Confessions of an Irish sailor'...

Best yet...'Make Europe Great Again! Hug a Migrant!'...