@John Pike from yesterday:I’m not sure when the Melungeon study you reference was written; but this 5/24/12 article (commercial content removed, goes into other aspects as well) reports on a DNA study that says they’re the offspring of sub-Saharan African men and white women of northern or central European origin.All 4 of my grandparents came from Germany, as probably did all 16 of their grandparents, yet, according to The Genographic Project, where I had my DNA analyzed, I’m (on a regional basis):47% Northern European (46% is the “German” norm)35% Mediterranean (36% is the “German” norm)17% Southwest Asian (the “German” norm)I.e., it confirmed what I always suspected; we’re all a mix. Too bad DNA analysis wasn’t around before Hitler. None of us picked our parents, i.e., had a choice in our race — racism is illogical. I know you didn’t say anything about that; thought I would throw in my 2¢ before the 50th anniversary of MLK’s speech.
maybe Uncle Andy is the CEO of a hedge fund and since software does most of the work can stay home most days with his pals. the CEO of my corporation got a $12 million dollar bonus even when the stock went from $42 to $7. i just would be happy with one payday like that!
mabrndt Premium Member over 11 years ago
@John Pike from yesterday:I’m not sure when the Melungeon study you reference was written; but this 5/24/12 article (commercial content removed, goes into other aspects as well) reports on a DNA study that says they’re the offspring of sub-Saharan African men and white women of northern or central European origin.All 4 of my grandparents came from Germany, as probably did all 16 of their grandparents, yet, according to The Genographic Project, where I had my DNA analyzed, I’m (on a regional basis):47% Northern European (46% is the “German” norm)35% Mediterranean (36% is the “German” norm)17% Southwest Asian (the “German” norm)I.e., it confirmed what I always suspected; we’re all a mix. Too bad DNA analysis wasn’t around before Hitler. None of us picked our parents, i.e., had a choice in our race — racism is illogical. I know you didn’t say anything about that; thought I would throw in my 2¢ before the 50th anniversary of MLK’s speech.
MeGoNow Premium Member over 11 years ago
Of course, Uncle Andy is in prison, a Big House.
jklwaddle over 11 years ago
Still don’t understand why people think welfare is lots of money. It’s barely enough to eat on.
paultunes over 11 years ago
maybe Uncle Andy is the CEO of a hedge fund and since software does most of the work can stay home most days with his pals. the CEO of my corporation got a $12 million dollar bonus even when the stock went from $42 to $7. i just would be happy with one payday like that!
jonnijones over 11 years ago
Then again, maybe he works for one of those tech companies where everyone hangs out and plays games all day.