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2. "White" is a relative term in the US.

Tue Apr 3, 2012, 11:29 AM

Apr 2012

Even now, to some people, Irish, Italians, and Jews are not white.

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Remember Bush? HockeyMom Apr 2012 #1

"White" is a relative term in the US. immoderate Apr 2012 #2

I heard what appeared to be a "leftish" argument yesterday ... zbdent Apr 2012 #5

The designation, isn't white, non hispanic? Baitball Blogger Apr 2012 #3

I think most people don't realize that Spain is in Europe. Arctic Dave Apr 2012 #6

I had never heard of it, or at least never noticed it before arcane1 Apr 2012 #7

It is still about the dominant culture.. ProudProgressiveNow Apr 2012 #9