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YogSoggoth ago

Jovan is roughly John, in Serbian, and roots to the original Hebrew. Gotta have those crooked morticians if you want to play hardball politics.

HennyPenny ago

I wondered if it wasn't a corruption of the Spanish word "joven" meaning young boy.

YogSoggoth ago

As good as I am with most languages, I never considered that. The reason is because I am Native American, and was always taught to hate the Spanish by our history. They did defeat the cannibal cults of Mexico, so I have some respect for the conquistadors. I still can't stand the language though. I look at them like they are, (1) invading tribes, (2) trying to take over. Very non apologetic peoples, and when they are around us Natives they pretend to be like us.

Shizy ago

So who do natives dislike more- Mexicans or whites?

YogSoggoth ago

Depends on tribe, and persons within the tribes. This is well outside the scope of what we are all here for, so I will give you a quick personal summary, for free. There is no such thing as a white race. Fact. There is no such thing as a black race. Fact. If us primitive First Nation folk can figure this out on our own, why can't others? The answer to your question is you know nothing about history books or your own lineage. Everyone has one, you know.

Shizy ago

Well you don't have to be rude! Damn! I know plenty of my own lineage, but what a bitch I am for daring to ask you a question related to yours!

YogSoggoth ago

I apologize. It sounded like you were calling me racist, which I am to a certain degree, and have no problem with being so, but it would be wrong for me to hate a large group of people like that, especially since many Seminoles, and Apaches escaped to Mexico. There are also many tribes in Mexico that do not like each other so much. Distaste is not hatred. History is obviously a touchy subject with me.

Shizy ago

I'm sorry if that is what you thought. It is not what I was intending to do. I live around a lot of Paiute people and I have been told conflicting things from them. I knew of one family who rejected a child within their family because her father was white but we're accepting of the child with a Mexican father. Other people have said the exact opposite. Maybe it's just a personal/individual issue and not a reflection of specific tribes in general. I was just curious. Thank you for clearing that up.

YogSoggoth ago

Not sure if I cleared anything up. The world is a very confusing place if you actually venture out there! Ever try to drive straight North through Atlanta?

Shizy ago

And no, I have never driven in Atlanta....

YogSoggoth ago

Don't make eye contact, except for truckers.

Shizy ago

I meant clearing up the reason for your reaction. I appreciated that!