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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]LeftInTX
(25,137 posts)345. I found out my "poor Southern" ancestors
were not poor in 1850. Plantations and slaves.
The poor part came after the Civil War.
Good gosh, they also had hordes of kids. My 3rd g grandfather had 24 adult kids, all conceived out of wedlock. One of his sons was a NC state senator, so the NC legislature "legitimized" all 24 of them. I thought this was fascinating.
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Amazing how quickly this becomes viral. Just talk with liberals about race and things get dicey.
redstatebluegirl
Mar 2018
#171
Many DNA sites are not fully bound by HIPAA and share your DNA results with other companies/labs.
TheBlackAdder
Mar 2018
#290
The chilling part is their TOS allows them to change pretty much anything at their discretion.
TheBlackAdder
Mar 2018
#327
"Race" is meaningless and people who obsess about the concept in general ...are being lame, IMHO ...
mr_lebowski
Mar 2018
#279
If it seemed I disagreed with who I was responding to, that was not my intent ...
mr_lebowski
Mar 2018
#286
Didn't everyone migrate out of east Africa even before that, and racial characteristics are...
brush
Mar 2018
#234
No but some of the racists I work with clearly are not 100 percent white but
redstatebluegirl
Mar 2018
#4
Academic environment like trump university ? That's the type of "academic" environment
JI7
Mar 2018
#47
Same here. Besides, I would imagine people have a lot of reasons not to do the DNA thing.
Tipperary
Mar 2018
#98
That's something, right? Sounds like a good company. They'd have to fire trump's ass after...
brush
Mar 2018
#237
I have a mix of European, Asian, and African American most likely from my great grandfather
redstatebluegirl
Mar 2018
#11
I know, have Irish friends but am only a bit Irish, maybe 1/64! or less.
appalachiablue
Mar 2018
#265
I know, right? Back in college I was introduced to an "octoroon"-- a friend of a friend...
Hekate
Mar 2018
#227
And so-called racial characteristics are merely adaptations to climate over the millenia.
brush
Mar 2018
#243
How much Neandertal do you have? I also have more than the vast majority of people.
Squinch
Mar 2018
#8
The database could be accessed by law enforcement or the intelligence community
Marcuse
Mar 2018
#280
I have that same tinfoil hat on, and I sure as hell am not remotely close to being all white
Exotica
Mar 2018
#142
Not to mention the Church of Latter Day Saints who may baptize said ancestors at some point.
brush
Mar 2018
#248
No testing is totally voluntary, I don't think people should be tested unless they want to.
redstatebluegirl
Mar 2018
#28
I doubt that is high on the list of reasons. I'm sure there's a few who think like that but it is a
OnDoutside
Mar 2018
#27
I agree with that. Realistically, I think the whole racial fear aspect is way down the list for the
OnDoutside
Mar 2018
#125
I think even on progressive democratic boards people would rather not know.
redstatebluegirl
Mar 2018
#65
What makes you say that? I'm not seeing anything in this thread that supports that.
Squinch
Mar 2018
#67
Very well said, Ms. Toad. There's an advice column I like to read, and occasionally this topic ...
Hekate
Mar 2018
#240
Yes, you hit the nonsense nerve that many on du possess. Seriously, delete this op.
Tipperary
Mar 2018
#151
I am looking forward to getting mine done once the price comes down a bit!
Guilded Lilly
Mar 2018
#19
I can understand but I think a lot of white people are truly afraid to find out
redstatebluegirl
Mar 2018
#25
May be a lot of other reasons--including fear of DNA being shared, tested for genetic disease
hlthe2b
Mar 2018
#22
I was afraid to have mine done at the hospital for reasons that you state, but I am curious
smirkymonkey
Mar 2018
#85
My father is from a region in Italy that is know for being a dyaspora of Greeks and
smirkymonkey
Mar 2018
#267
Completely agree. If it is in a database you cannot control it - even if you own it.
33taw
Mar 2018
#33
Isn't it interesting how white folks get nervous about this, find reasons to doubt it?
redstatebluegirl
Mar 2018
#31
Well I'm not otsessed with it, but it was interesting to me and I found it interesting
redstatebluegirl
Mar 2018
#42
I respect that but I think if you ever lose your fear and have the money it is very interesting.
redstatebluegirl
Mar 2018
#37
You do understand that one of the largest companies doing this is owned by the Mormon church, yes?
jberryhill
Mar 2018
#97
Yep, bull. "DNA Shaming'?! Not to mention 'Thar's plenty gold in thiss here stuf too!' Yessir.
appalachiablue
Mar 2018
#255
I find it amusing that people voluntarily pay to give up every shred of privacy, including medical.
Hekate
Mar 2018
#251
PBS genealogy programs like "Finding Your Roots" with Prof. Henry 'Skip' Gates
appalachiablue
Mar 2018
#264
I do enjoy that show very much: Prof Gates has a way of telling the stories that is charming. nt
Hekate
Mar 2018
#273
He's excellent, a scholar, literary critic, teacher and more. Yes his manner and
appalachiablue
Mar 2018
#288
I would be disappointed if I did the DNA test and it showed African genes.
TexasProgresive
Mar 2018
#40
Well a lot of African Americans I know don't have rhythm and can't jump.
redstatebluegirl
Mar 2018
#44
Well ok. It's not my thing. I wouldn't waste a dime on letting some company get ahold of my my DNA
CentralMass
Mar 2018
#59
They already have it if you have been in a hospital, but you don't. No problem.
redstatebluegirl
Mar 2018
#62
I have been close with Co-workers over the years, but I have never considered them family.
Tipperary
Mar 2018
#329
My great-great grandfather was French and lived in Haiti. His wife was black.
Binkie The Clown
Mar 2018
#51
Yes it is! But alot of American's claim to be 100 percent white when they are not.
redstatebluegirl
Mar 2018
#54
I you are truly progressive and liberal you should not care, you should embrace
redstatebluegirl
Mar 2018
#70
So everyone should have an Ancestry test done to prove they are truly progressive?
Tipperary
Mar 2018
#107
I have no problem being descended from Scottish Highlanders and Viking warriors.
EX500rider
Mar 2018
#207
There wasn't even any sign of the Iroquois ancestor we're supposed to have.
greatauntoftriplets
Mar 2018
#186
No, but it sure was a good thing the stork beat off that door buzzard before leaving...
Hekate
Mar 2018
#332
Redstatebluegirl, you are really grinding that ax. Has it occurred to you that the person who ...
Hekate
Mar 2018
#269
I am waiting for my DNA results and should have them within two weeks. I am positive that I have
cornball 24
Mar 2018
#94
I work with people who are highly educated in areas of sociology and science so they are not afraid.
redstatebluegirl
Mar 2018
#99
Im white and took the DNA test looking for a little diversity. Id have been fine with it.
argyl
Mar 2018
#105
Interesting, I can believe about Asians in early Europe. Also Moors, No. Africans
appalachiablue
Mar 2018
#231
No, no. You are clearly a white person afraid of possible others than white in your family tree.
Tipperary
Mar 2018
#154
Could care less about what my DNA says, I just don't want some corporation using the data.
Nailzberg
Mar 2018
#136
My wife is 1/16 Native American and her parents (Trump-humpers both) refuse to acknowledge it.
Still In Wisconsin
Mar 2018
#150
Good points, esp. about future generations and selling $$ data. Creepy stuff.
appalachiablue
Mar 2018
#268
White nationalists are flocking to genetic ancestry tests. Some dont like what they find
keithbvadu2
Mar 2018
#160
Doing those ancestry tests is all the rage, or so the *commercials* tell you...
Hekate
Mar 2018
#221
Pretty much how it was for my mother's side of the family. Dad's side was a bit different...
Hekate
Mar 2018
#295
If I were a russian troll, this is exactly the kind of OP I would post. Jus' sayin. N/T
Fix The Stupid
Mar 2018
#313
I think the frustration and anger this President has brought on me is
redstatebluegirl
Mar 2018
#347
Hm. You got on your hobbyhorse and rode it all over the place, maintaining your POV that ...
Hekate
Mar 2018
#333
For a highly educated academic, your grammar and punctuation skills are lacking.
Tipperary
Mar 2018
#339