Thread: Aussie MPs, they aint all rapists

Originally Posted by EmperorTud

Originally Posted by AntRobertson

Firstly there's no "may" about it, Scots simply isn't a race. Ergo how can "Sweaty Sock" be a racial epithet when it lacks the requisite "race" requirement.

So if I call the Thais slanty-eyed little buggers I am not a racist because Thais are not a race?

Come on Ant, engage the brain a little here.

Thais are a race, the're Asian. Therefore "slanty-eyed little buggers" is a racial epithet, "Sweaty Sock" is not because 'Scottish' is a nationality not a race. It's really quite simple and I'm not sure why you're struggling with it.