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Are Armenians becoming too WASP-y?

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  • Are Armenians becoming too WASP-y?

    I went to a Mark Geragos lecture yesterday and he said something that really made me think. He criticized the increasing number of Armenians joining the Republican Party and said that we are somehow forgetting our roots by doing this. But what really caught my attention was this one statement he made. He said that Armenians forget that when they first started coming here to Fresno and the like, there were signs that said "no blacks, no dogs, no Armenians." Then he went on to say that Armenians are becoming "too WASP-y." I'm just wondering what you guys think about this statement.

    (Btw, we asked him what he thinks the outcome would be of the Peterson trial, and he redirected the question to his co-counsel, who said that the jury has been out for three days already and will return a verdict of "not guilty" in about two weeks.)

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    I have a question, isnt he one of those? I mean acts like he is.

    Second, im sure in a generation or two maybe Armenians might become that way. I dont know about that now. Maybe its because I'm around way to many traditional Armenians. If that makes any sense.

    And yeah Peterson's case is going to end up being not guilty. Its just so obvious. But then again I might be suprised.

    Okay I changed my mind. If we marry out of race then yes, it will happen in due time. But then again I might be wrong.
    Last edited by XxgoeyxX; 11-07-2004, 05:33 PM.
    You can't hold a man down without staying down with him.

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      Originally posted by XxgoeyxX
      I have a question, isnt he one of those? I mean acts like he is.

      Second, im sure in a generation or two maybe Armenians might become that way. I dont know about that now. Maybe its because I'm around way to many traditional Armenians. If that makes any sense.

      And yeah Peterson's case is going to end up being not guilty. Its just so obvious. But then again I might be suprised.

      Okay I changed my mind. If we marry out of race then yes, it will happen in due time. But then again I might be wrong.

      Wow, haha you're all over the place with your comments. I thought so too about Geragos until I talked to him yesterday. He's not WASP-y at all. As a matter of fact, he's as Armenian as they get.

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      • #4
        Yeah I know I've been painting all day long. My brain is mushy at the moment.

        Well, I must say I am suprised. I always see him on Armenian TV when they have the fundraising stuff. I always thought he was putting up an act.
        You can't hold a man down without staying down with him.

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        • #5
          what does "becoming too WASP-y" mean exactly? I have never heard of this phrase.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Inna
            what does "becoming too WASP-y" mean exactly? I have never heard of this phrase.
            A WASP is a White Anglo-Saxon Protestant. Most people you see in high positions. Simply put, a WASP is a privileged, american white dude (non-jewish, non-catholic).

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            • #7
              Originally posted by thedebutante
              A WASP is a White Anglo-Saxon Protestant. Most people you see in high positions. Simply put, a WASP is a privileged, american white dude (non-jewish, non-catholic).
              Actually, I would say most high positions in this age are WJM, White Jewish males.
              Achkerov kute.

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              • #8
                I think its pretty foolish of him to comment that just because Armenians join the Republican party or have conservative views, they are forgetting their roots. I guess that would mean that all African Americans who are Republican have forgotten their roots. The Irish, the Italians, none of them were really welcomed to the US, they must have forgotten their roots as well. I really don't think maintaining your Armenian roots has anything to do with how successful you are, how high of a position you hold, or your views in politics.

                I agree with Anony on the Jewish Male bit and being that one of my really close friends is an Israeli Jew, I've gotten to see how they interact amongst themselves. The Jewish network is very tightly woven. They look out for each other and do whatever it takes to move themselves and their fellow jews into higher positions. Look at how much influence they have with our government. Even though I voted for Bush, i'm not stupid, I know that a majority of his power comes from his ties with Israel and Jewish networks in the United States. You have Israeli jews who volunteer to go back to serve in the Israeli army after highschool. I have yet to see an Armenian go back to serve in the Armenia Army. (heck you have people running away just so they dont serve). It's sad but when it comes to the whole "us armenians must look out for each other bit", it's all talk.

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                • #9
                  Geragos is a left wing liberal. So yes he is very biased against Republicans in general and this could explain his comment.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by thedebutante
                    Geragos is a left wing liberal. So yes he is very biased against Republicans in general and this could explain his comment.
                    He's been hanging out with his clients too much.

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