Maori harmed by immigration...

**vamr** · 19th April 2007, 02:57

Going out on a limb here, thinking at 3am but talking from my own experience...

There is a definite rejection of cultural hybridity in NZ popular culture.

To proclaim being a part of Maoridom is, in this particular social context, placing oneself as the "other" away from the ruling body, Pakeha (anyone of fair skin). A rejection of the mainstream dominant culture in favour of the underdog stance. One's actual genealogy, even if a heavy mix of ethnicities, in this scenario becomes for all intents and purposes irrelevant.

All this with a glazing of "good ol' kiwi" patriotic brush guided with a hypersensitive P.C. twitch really highlights the general confusion in regards to cultural identity in NZ (my guess is the exact same conditions can be found within any nation that experienced colonial rule).

I'm not by any means saying that cultural identity is irrelevant (be that Maori or otherwise) but when it's sliced into Maori, White and Misc. (in this case, "the immigrants") it becomes shallow and a case of "us and them".

**Grahameeboy** · 19th April 2007, 06:43

Originally Posted by SixPackBack

Good point. Yet an entire race is to blame for the actions of a few.

Judging individual's on where they are born, their genetic makeup and the colour of their skin is clinically insane.

You are a lousy Christian.

I was not judging individuals on where they are born..........where did you drag that one from. To me we are all the same................you happily judge individuals on where they work...need I say more.

I will not bite on the 'Christian' bit............

**SixPackBack** · 19th April 2007, 07:02

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**Grahameeboy** · 19th April 2007, 07:27

Originally Posted by SixPackBack

You girls wait until I go to bed then bite. Bastards!

I tried to green ya and it said I had to spread some rep first.

Thats funny for you so early in the morning SPB

**Maha** · 19th April 2007, 07:51

Originally Posted by Grahameeboy

I tried to green ya and it said I had to spread some rep first.

Thats funny for you so early in the morning SPB

Put the lap top down and give him a nudge, he will wake up properly soon...

**Grahameeboy** · 19th April 2007, 07:53

Originally Posted by maha man

Put the lap top down and give him a nudge, he will wake up properly soon...

Not sure I should be waking the dead........dya reckon?

**BarBender** · 19th April 2007, 09:20

Originally Posted by Finn

Interesting word "bashing". What should it be called when white folk raise their concerns about the ever increasing social problems regarding people who call themselves Maori?

White folk???
Wrong country - wrong century Finn.

Any New Zealander should be allowed raise concerns regarding social problems in their country. I'm just not certain of the contribution Maori make to them and what being Maori has to do with being dumb and getting caught and cigars and Sky.

**Finn** · 19th April 2007, 09:48

Originally Posted by BarBender

White folk???
Wrong country - wrong century Finn.

Any New Zealander should be allowed raise concerns regarding social problems in their country. I'm just not certain of the contribution Maori make to them and what being Maori has to do with being dumb and getting caught and cigars and Sky.

If you're looking for PC, don't try to find it with me.

Maori have huge social issues and this government has successfully accelerated the problem. As for Maori and dumb, that was a joke. Remember Billy T? I was replying to SixPackBlack's comment about the Police 10-7 show being racist. He asked why their are so many Maori's on the show. I thought the answer was quite simple so added humour.

As for cigars and sky, I think you need to study Cuba like Helen did.

**Grahameeboy** · 19th April 2007, 09:53

Originally Posted by Finn

If you're looking for PC, don't try to find it with me.

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Come on Finn your no fun!!

**SwanTiger** · 19th April 2007, 10:20

I'm Maori and have absoloutely no competition from immigrants in my industry!

This is a rather lame Maori bashing thread.

But be aware, I'm taking notes of all you Maori bashing fools, when my empire is big enough to stage a forced military style take over of New Zealand (which could be done by lunch time...) you will all be exiled.

In the mean time, continue your dribble.

Dafe: You're a fucken homo.

**Grahameeboy** · 19th April 2007, 10:26

Originally Posted by SwanTiger

I'm Maori and have absoloutely no competition from immigrants in my industry!

This is a rather lame Maori bashing thread.

Agree.............you'd think the Maori are the only 'Race' that has issues.......Pakiha's are perfect?.....yeah righto.......Pakiha's don't have issues?......yeah righto.

I agree that some of the Maori rights thingys do get a bit much, however, Maori is the only real culture NZ has and should ne embraced.

**Dave Lobster** · 19th April 2007, 10:40

Originally Posted by Grahameeboy

Maori is the only real culture NZ has and should be embraced.

This is joke, right??

**Grahameeboy** · 19th April 2007, 10:46

Originally Posted by Dave Lobster

This is joke, right??

Mmmm....No......it is what I believe...............Rugby and Drinking is not a real culture don't ya know?

**Finn** · 19th April 2007, 10:55

Originally Posted by SwanTiger

But be aware, I'm taking notes of all you Maori bashing fools, when my empire is big enough to stage a forced military style take over of New Zealand (which could be done by lunch time...) you will all be exiled.

I think Maori's are smarter than that. I heard they've built their strategy on Sun Tzu's book, Art of War and have adopted the "destroy the enemy from within" tactic. However, we are one step ahead of them. Headed by Stephen Tindall, The Warehouse, Sky City, TAB, and KFC have combined their efforts and formed secret weapons of temptation that the Maori warrior just cannot resist, thus sucking their funds dry. In addition, KFC, now with an 8th secret spice (added lard) has caused an obesity epidemic rendering the warrior unfit for battle and a rather easy target even for the untrained soldier.