Kmart's Kilted Korner

[Blackrose87]

Secondly, I was suggesting that maybe there's a different attitude towards racism in America, as it seems that it is Americans who are defended the use of the word.
I did not say all Americans are racist, as some suggested.

[MT4Runner]

Speaking as only one American,

I'm not racist, but I'm not PC, either.

I will go to great lengths to not knowingly use any racists words.
I will not go to great lengths to discover words that others -- particularly outside my sphere of familiarity -- consider racist.
If informed that a certain word is racist, I won't use it.

I wouldn't imagine Thomas H feels much differently.



Chinese goods similarly have a reputation for less-than-stellar quality control. Without implying racism, one can infer that something "Made in China" may have lower than desired quality, simply due to the point where that country's industry lies on the quality control learning curve.

Is it racist? Nope.
Is it nationalist? Possibly.

[Ryan Ross]

Secondly, I was suggesting that maybe there's a different attitude towards racism in America, as it seems that it is Americans who are defended the use of the word.
I did not say all Americans are racist, as some suggested.

You'd be well advised to stop while you're only moderately far behind, friend, and let this thread get back on track, as has been suggested by several others.

[Blackrose87]

Speaking as only one American,

I'm not racist, but I'm not PC, either.

I will go to great lengths to not knowingly use any racists words.
I will not go to great lengths to discover words that others -- particularly outside my sphere of familiarity -- consider racist.
If informed that a certain word is racist, I won't use it.

I wouldn't imagine Thomas H feels much differently.



Chinese goods similarly have a reputation for less-than-stellar quality control. Without implying racism, one can infer that something "Made in China" may have lower than desired quality, simply due to the point where that country's industry lies on the quality control learning curve.

Is it racist? Nope.
Is it nationalist? Possibly.

Sorry I should probably just drop this.

But the problem wasn't with suggesting Pakistani kilt products are of lower quality or 'crap'. I've owned some, and in my opinion they are pretty bad. I don't think that's racist, or even nationalist. Just my experience and opinion.
And in comparison to Scottish kilts, theyre almost unanimously considered lower quality.

I understand now that the term used isn't considered racist in America. Which explains the response I received. But this is the Internet, not America.
And considering this is a site about kilts, there are likely to be Scottish people here, or even Americans who are interested in Scotland and have some knowledge of the culture of the place.
I was just informing the OP that the term used may be offensive to these people, who know its use in Scotland.
Sorry if I caused any offence by doing so.

[MT4Runner]

I understand now that the term used isn't considered racist in America. Which explains the response I received. But this is the Internet, not America.

Racist! Is also a recently over-used term in the US, sometimes lobbed at people who would otherwise be termed "political dissidents", except that their intellectual disagreement with a politician of a different race is mistaken for racism.

And considering this is a site about kilts, there are likely to be Scottish people here, or even Americans who are interested in Scotland and have some knowledge of the culture of the place.
I was just informing the OP that the term used may be offensive to these people, who know its use in Scotland.

...to infer offense taken by people from Pakistan!

[Blackrose87]

...to infer offense taken by people from Pakistan!

I have a few friends of Pakistani descent who have browsed this forum before, as they regularly wear kilts, seeing that theyre 3rd generation Scottish.

I'm sure there's others of the same descent here

[tyger]

I want to thank all my friends for their kind and wise input. I deleted what I was going to say. I would rather take the high road.

Besides, my Granny said: .....................Well, you know what Grannys say!

[Blackrose87]

deleted to comply with above post

[Ryan Ross]

Now I am going to bang on the anvil until I make a "4runner."

You rascal, you!

But getting right back on track, I think the Scottish Tartans Museum is as close a thing as anyone could need to an all-inclusive Highland outfitter, as are quite a few of the other partners/advertisers here.

That said, it would be cool to have a "kilt Korner" in a few local stores. It would never happen, but it would be cool. You know, you need a new pair of hose in a specific color, and you need them yesterday. You drop by, grab your hose, and you're good to go.

[tyger]

You rascal, you!

But getting right back on track, I think the Scottish Tartans Museum is as close a thing as anyone could need to an all-inclusive Highland outfitter, as are quite a few of the other partners/advertisers here.

That said, it would be cool to have a "kilt Korner" in a few local stores. It would never happen, but it would be cool. You know, you need a new pair of hose in a specific color, and you need them yesterday. You drop by, grab your hose, and you're good to go.

Yes, this will be a run at 4-wheelin' and double dealin'.

Well, I must say that I am not serious about Kilt Korners, be they at KMart, WalMart, or anywhere else.

One goes to a good fly shop for good reasons. And one goes to a place like the Scottish Tartans Museum and Gift Shop for good reasons.

In my old age I have come to detest cheap junk. Every time I cheap out on something I wind up regretting it.

All of the 'great deal' stuff that I have is going to Goodwill before April 14.