WOW... where the hell is this going? So you found the urban dictionary and now you know the meaning.. Good for you. The thread is about audism not Gally or salad tossing but thank you for your amusing commentary.Mookie said:
Eve said:I find it interesting that those who do not seem intelligent enough to debate appropriately often resort to name-calling and belittling their opponents because they can't seem to muster up adequate discussion matter.
Oh, and I really thought the topic here was the term "AUDISM"....not the gally prez or "salad tossing".
rockdrummer said:
Thanks Eve, Mookie looses focus eaisly but he seems like a good guy to me. I think he is obssessed with the whole Gally thing and now maybe even salad tossing. Do you think Mookie is a deaf audist????Eve said:I find it interesting that those who do not seem intelligent enough to debate appropriately often resort to name-calling and belittling their opponents because they can't seem to muster up adequate discussion matter.
Hey Mookie, Thanks for the link. I went there and it seems a bit bias. Here is a link for you that is more along the line of Tom's definition http://deafness.about.com/cs/deafculture/a/audism.htm I think there are deaf that are audist's too. It's not just the hearing discriminating against the deaf. It's also the deaf discriminating against other deaf, or HOH, or folks with CI or HA. It's kind of like those students at Gally that don't want JKF because she is not deaf enough. Or like the deaf that wont date other deaf because they have hearing parents or they are not proficient with ASL.Mookie said:
If you are really interested in stomping out Audism, then step up to the plate and start an awarness campaign. Educate the hearing community of deaf issues. Seriously, I am 45 years old and in for most of my life I had never even met a deaf person. Untill my son became deaf and I started diving into this I was never aware of the issues that the deaf face. I was never aware of the discrimination and the history of how the deaf struggle and how some still struggle today. I see alot of deaf people talking about the problems but I don't see anyone stepping up to the plate. I can tell you with a high degree of certanty that you will have a tremendous impact if you make folks aware. But to be successful you have to remove any bias and remain objective to the entire deaf experience. You will not succeed if you are anti this or anti that.Mookie said:
Mookie said:
I know deaf people can do anything except hear. It s proven already but people chose not to listen to us. I wish I understood what Mookie is saying. I take it as an insult to me personally. I now have the feeling I am wrong... I think that it's awsome of this man.. Can I ask.. has he passed away??Sweetmind said:
Sweetmind, Here is Mookies post that I am referring to. What does this mean. Is Shawn dead? Is what I have bolded a quote from Shawn or Mookie? Sorry but I am confused here. And for the record, I belive that ANY person can achieve ANYTHING if they put their heart and mind into it. I know that I am not alone in my beliefs.Mookie said:
rockdrummer said:
)I actually removed that post in an attempt to stay on the high road and to make sure I understand what Mookies' intent was. It's not clear if that is him speaking or a quote from Shawn. The guy (Mookie) comes out of left field sometimes and it's confusing. I will reserve my comments untill I get further clearification. For the record, my quote in Nuty's post was removed.... Hey Nuty... I love your avitar... Gotta have more cowbell.....Nuty said:I couldn't agree with you more... Now, I really think Mookie needs a salad tosser, that's for damn sure...
(fyi: I learned "salad tosser" come from Comedian Chris Rock from HBO, so that's how I know
rockdrummer said:
Proves me wrong about what?? That is where I am confused. Was Mookie giving me an example of leadership or were these his words to me? And as I said, I believe that ANY person can do ANYTHING if they put their heart and mind to it.Sweetmind said:
Yes I agree and that is a shame. How would you personally go about changing that? What can be done to change this perception?
That is why I was trying to make a point about promoting awareness. Let me give you an example and this is in no way a comparison to the deaf condition but an example of how to affect change. There are now building codes that require any new construction or major remodeling of public structures to be "accessible" The wider doorways and lowered sinks, ramps, etc. to accomidate people in wheelchairs. This is an example of how a group with unique needs changed the world to accomidate them. My guess is that they used the existing framework within the government the same way special interest groups and lobbyists do. Pardon my ignorance but has there ever been such an effort for deaf issues?
No, Thank you. You know despite the way others percieve you I can see the message you are sending.. IMO You have the potential to to be a highly effective person to promote awareness. You have made me aware of things that I would have otherwise not considered.