In article ,
says...

On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 3:52:27 PM UTC-4, BAR wrote:
In article ,

says...


Crackers are cowboys in the SE US.



Actually, the term "cracker" is a racist term for a white person, the counterpart to the "N" word. It's just that few people get upset with its use, but donnie tried to be offensive with his racist remark.

Maybe you meant redneck? Of course, they are everywhere.


Maybe you need to expand your knowledge. Cracker originated from Florida
Cowboys a couple of hundred years ago.



https://www.google.com/search?
q=cowboy+cracker&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=
9pM&rls=org.mozilla:en-
USfficial&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ& sa=X&ei=eqxHUIyYMILV0Q
Gm7YH4CA&ved=0CDIQsAQ&biw=1148&bih=705

That's a very narrow definition... and he didn't use the term "cowboy" as you did in your search.

It seems the much more widely known and used version(outside of Florida) is the one I suggested. Perhaps this may enlighten you?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cracker_(pejorative)

The cowboy theory get but one small mention in the many possibilities.

It isn't a theory, it is a fact that Cowboys of the South East are
called crackers, even to this day.

On Wed, 5 Sep 2012 13:09:12 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

That's a very narrow definition... and he didn't use the term "cowboy" as you did in your search.

It seems the much more widely known and used version(outside of Florida) is the one I suggested. Perhaps this may enlighten you?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cracker_(pejorative)

The cowboy theory get but one small mention in the many possibilities.

===

Florida cracker: a Florida native descended from early pioneer
settlers.

The early pioneer settlers were mostly cattle ranchers (cowboys in
some circles), although cowboy may also be a pejorative of sorts.
The story goes, at least here in south Florida, that the name came
from the cracking noise made by their bull whips. Bull whips, of
course, are used to herd cattle.

These days it is generally used to refer to someone who lives out in
the country in an old fashioned kind of way.

On 9/5/2012 6:00 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Wed, 5 Sep 2012 13:09:12 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

That's a very narrow definition... and he didn't use the term "cowboy" as you did in your search.

It seems the much more widely known and used version(outside of Florida) is the one I suggested. Perhaps this may enlighten you?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cracker_(pejorative)

The cowboy theory get but one small mention in the many possibilities.

===

Florida cracker: a Florida native descended from early pioneer
settlers.

The early pioneer settlers were mostly cattle ranchers (cowboys in
some circles), although cowboy may also be a pejorative of sorts.
The story goes, at least here in south Florida, that the name came
from the cracking noise made by their bull whips. Bull whips, of
course, are used to herd cattle.

These days it is generally used to refer to someone who lives out in
the country in an old fashioned kind of way.


I guess, and we could argue that the word "Cracker" is probably used
more to refer to a small crunchy snack, than any of our meanings.... but
for the context of "this" conversation, a "cracker" is:

Noun. Slang word used to refer to those of European ancestry. The word
is thought to have either derived from the sound of a whip being cracked
by slave owners, or because crackers are generally white in color.

But if you want to think that guy is thinking of some nice cowboy when
he calls you a cracker, go ahead.. snerk

On Sep 5, 7:36*pm, JustWait wrote:
On 9/5/2012 6:00 PM, Wayne.B wrote:





On Wed, 5 Sep 2012 13:09:12 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

That's a very narrow definition... and he didn't use the term "cowboy" as you did in your search.

It seems the much more widely known and used version(outside of Florida) is the one I suggested. *Perhaps this may enlighten you?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cracker_(pejorative)

The cowboy theory get but one small mention in the many possibilities.

===

Florida cracker: a Florida native descended from early pioneer
settlers.

The early pioneer settlers were mostly cattle ranchers (cowboys in
some circles), although cowboy may also be a pejorative of sorts.
The story goes, at least here in south Florida, that the name came
from the cracking noise made by their bull whips. *Bull whips, of
course, are used to herd cattle.

These days it is generally used to refer to someone who lives out in
the country in an old fashioned kind of way.

I guess, and we could argue that the word "Cracker" is probably used
more to refer to a small crunchy snack, than any of our meanings.... but
for the context of "this" conversation, a "cracker" is:

Noun. Slang word used to refer to those of European ancestry. The word
is thought to have either derived from the sound of a whip being cracked
by slave owners, or because crackers are generally white in color.

But if you want to think that guy is thinking of some nice cowboy when
he calls you a cracker, go ahead.. snerk

Some of y'all sure make yourself easily offended.

On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 5:58:08 PM UTC-4, BAR wrote:
In article ,

says...



On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 3:52:27 PM UTC-4, BAR wrote:

In article ,



says...





Crackers are cowboys in the SE US.







Actually, the term "cracker" is a racist term for a white person, the counterpart to the "N" word. It's just that few people get upset with its use, but donnie tried to be offensive with his racist remark.



Maybe you meant redneck? Of course, they are everywhere.





Maybe you need to expand your knowledge. Cracker originated from Florida

Cowboys a couple of hundred years ago.







https://www.google.com/search?

q=cowboy+cracker&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=

9pM&rls=org.mozilla:en-

USfficial&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ& sa=X&ei=eqxHUIyYMILV0Q

Gm7YH4CA&ved=0CDIQsAQ&biw=1148&bih=705



That's a very narrow definition... and he didn't use the term "cowboy" as you did in your search.



It seems the much more widely known and used version(outside of Florida) is the one I suggested. Perhaps this may enlighten you?



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cracker_(pejorative)



The cowboy theory get but one small mention in the many possibilities.



It isn't a theory, it is a fact that Cowboys of the South East are

called crackers, even to this day.

Yes, but it's a theory where the term originated. Don wouldn't know anything about American history. There's no doubt he meant the derogatory version.

BAR wrote:
In article , earl38385
@hotmail.com says...
North Star wrote:
On Sep 4, 10:28 am, iBoaterer wrote:
In article c03566bc-8d0e-44eb-aa91-b9689fe55e11
@a1g2000vbk.googlegroups.com, says...











On Sep 4, 9:47 am, iBoaterer wrote:
In article 5af5cec5-aa4b-4f85-bd98-63ea84535677
@l9g2000vbj.googlegroups.com, says...
On Sep 3, 9:27 pm, X ` Man dump-on-conservati...@anywhere-you-
can.com wrote:
On 9/3/12 8:14 PM, North Star wrote:
This Scott Dickson whacko gets around. I don't feel so special
anymore.
http://www.facebook.com/londonmusich...26553797382469
For me, the only memorable thing about Dickson was that he has or had a
mop of pretty bodacious hair.
--
What do the Republican Party of the United States and the Muslim
Brotherhood of the Arab World have in common? They're both faith-based
parties, they both deny science, and they both wage war on women.
I found a photo of a fat guy sitting on a friends 'hog'. (don't
ask....)
What a silly looking hairdo he's sporting. Twice as bad as Snotties
ponytail.
Are you really so insecure with your masculinity that you just have to
say things about men with long hair?
Well Kevin, where I come from men are men and women are women...not so
much in Snellville Georgia, eh?
If you are talking to me, idiot, I wouldn't know, never been to anyplace
called Snellville, GA. But, I guess you did answer the question in a
roundabout way, you ARE insecure in your masculinity, thanks for
clearing that up. So, are you saying that no men in Halifax have long
hair?
I'm sayin' you're a miserable little cracker from Georgia who can't
stop touching your feminine side.
WTF does that mean?
Crackers are cowboys in the SE US.



No, the "touching your feminine side part"...?

North Star wrote:
On Sep 5, 1:09 pm, Meyer wrote:
On 9/5/2012 11:29 AM, wrote:

On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 9:55:35 AM UTC-4, Meyer wrote:
On 9/5/2012 9:03 AM, wrote:
Actually, the term "cracker" is a racist term for a white person, the counterpart to the "N" word. It's just that few people get upset with its use, but donnie tried to be offensive with his racist remark.
Maybe you meant redneck? Of course, they are everywhere.
donnie doesn't have to work at being offensive
With his current "situation", it seems he'd learn to act better.
I hear you. He has one of his fellow canadians all riled up. And for
what? Just to prove he can be as big a moron/asshole as his Maryland
pal? Risky and foolish in MHO.
Bet you're one of those "cut & run' types, eh StinkyJim?
Do you have a choice?

North Star wrote:
On Sep 5, 7:36 pm, JustWait wrote:
On 9/5/2012 6:00 PM, Wayne.B wrote:





On Wed, 5 Sep 2012 13:09:12 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
That's a very narrow definition... and he didn't use the term "cowboy" as you did in your search.
It seems the much more widely known and used version(outside of Florida) is the one I suggested. Perhaps this may enlighten you?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cracker_(pejorative)
The cowboy theory get but one small mention in the many possibilities.
===
Florida cracker: a Florida native descended from early pioneer
settlers.
The early pioneer settlers were mostly cattle ranchers (cowboys in
some circles), although cowboy may also be a pejorative of sorts.
The story goes, at least here in south Florida, that the name came
from the cracking noise made by their bull whips. Bull whips, of
course, are used to herd cattle.
These days it is generally used to refer to someone who lives out in
the country in an old fashioned kind of way.
I guess, and we could argue that the word "Cracker" is probably used
more to refer to a small crunchy snack, than any of our meanings.... but
for the context of "this" conversation, a "cracker" is:

Noun. Slang word used to refer to those of European ancestry. The word
is thought to have either derived from the sound of a whip being cracked
by slave owners, or because crackers are generally white in color.

But if you want to think that guy is thinking of some nice cowboy when
he calls you a cracker, go ahead.. snerk
Some of y'all sure make yourself easily offended.
How do you "make yourself easily offended"?

On Sep 5, 8:18*pm, Earl wrote:
North Star wrote:
On Sep 5, 7:36 pm, JustWait wrote:
On 9/5/2012 6:00 PM, Wayne.B wrote:

On Wed, 5 Sep 2012 13:09:12 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
That's a very narrow definition... and he didn't use the term "cowboy" as you did in your search.
It seems the much more widely known and used version(outside of Florida) is the one I suggested. *Perhaps this may enlighten you?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cracker_(pejorative)
The cowboy theory get but one small mention in the many possibilities.
===
Florida cracker: a Florida native descended from early pioneer
settlers.
The early pioneer settlers were mostly cattle ranchers (cowboys in
some circles), although cowboy may also be a pejorative of sorts.
The story goes, at least here in south Florida, that the name came
from the cracking noise made by their bull whips. *Bull whips, of
course, are used to herd cattle.
These days it is generally used to refer to someone who lives out in
the country in an old fashioned kind of way.
I guess, and we could argue that the word "Cracker" is probably used
more to refer to a small crunchy snack, than any of our meanings.... but
for the context of "this" conversation, a "cracker" is:

Noun. Slang word used to refer to those of European ancestry. The word
is thought to have either derived from the sound of a whip being cracked
by slave owners, or because crackers are generally white in color.

But if you want to think that guy is thinking of some nice cowboy when
he calls you a cracker, go ahead.. snerk
Some of y'all sure make yourself easily offended.

How do you "make yourself easily offended"?

Why are you even attempting to understand that dumb **** ? He's quite
clearly undereducated. I'll bet he never passed Grade 9.

When he's euthanised, it'll be comparable to putting an old, stinky,
crippled Dog down.

In article ,
says...

On Wed, 5 Sep 2012 13:09:12 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

That's a very narrow definition... and he didn't use the term "cowboy" as you did in your search.

It seems the much more widely known and used version(outside of Florida) is the one I suggested. Perhaps this may enlighten you?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cracker_(pejorative)

The cowboy theory get but one small mention in the many possibilities.

===

Florida cracker: a Florida native descended from early pioneer
settlers.

The early pioneer settlers were mostly cattle ranchers (cowboys in
some circles), although cowboy may also be a pejorative of sorts.
The story goes, at least here in south Florida, that the name came
from the cracking noise made by their bull whips. Bull whips, of
course, are used to herd cattle.

These days it is generally used to refer to someone who lives out in
the country in an old fashioned kind of way.

Among blacks, it's a derogatory term for a white person.