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| Nonprofit director fired after calling Michelle Obama an ‘ape in heels’ | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Dec 28 2016, 06:54 PM (550 Views) | |
| George Aligator | Dec 28 2016, 06:54 PM Post #1 |
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The nonprofit director whose controversial ‘‘ape in heels’’ comment about first lady Michelle Obama propelled a small West Virginia town into an embarrassing national spotlight has been fired from her job. http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2016/12/28/nonprofit-director-who-called-michelle-obama-ape-heels-fired-from-her-job/YWGE2CFjzgVrK8JMfXN2uO/story.html |
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| Robert Stout | Dec 28 2016, 07:07 PM Post #2 |
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Undoubtedly she will be hired by Exxon as their Director of Human Relations, at a much higher salary..............
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| Jesus can raise the dead, but he can't fix stupid | |
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| Coast2coast | Dec 28 2016, 07:17 PM Post #3 |
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I'm hardly heartbroken. |
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| George Aligator | Dec 28 2016, 08:27 PM Post #4 |
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On the brighter side, it appears there is still a bottom to the cesspool of American racism, a comforting thought after watching our local dog paddlers. |
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| Robert Stout | Dec 29 2016, 08:42 AM Post #5 |
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I left a doggy diamond for you in my will...............
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| Jesus can raise the dead, but he can't fix stupid | |
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| clone | Dec 29 2016, 12:39 PM Post #6 |
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What kind of ape? Does make a difference... |
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Only liberals can choose not to go down the road to widespread, systematic violence. | |
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| estonianman | Dec 29 2016, 02:05 PM Post #7 |
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So people deserve to have their entire careers extinguished for name calling? |
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| George Aligator | Dec 29 2016, 02:53 PM Post #8 |
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American government employees spreading racially bigoted public comments attack constitutional principles and employer policies. Such racial outbursts get your ass kicked out the door even faster in the private sector. You bigots have to learn to keep your mouths shut in public. Have a nice day. |
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| clone | Dec 29 2016, 03:01 PM Post #9 |
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meanwhile in the news.... Professor Who Said He Wanted ‘WHITE GENOCIDE’ For Christmas Will Keep His Job LINK |
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Only liberals can choose not to go down the road to widespread, systematic violence. | |
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| George Aligator | Dec 29 2016, 04:30 PM Post #10 |
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I'm not sure what this loony prof thought he was saying, but I agree with you that it is disgraceful and were he to be fired for saying it I would consider it a quite reasonable response. There is an aspect to the controversy over racist rhetoric which doesn't get much discussion on forums such as these: Since racism is a government policy (the private smear words often adduced in the heat of discussion are more accurately considered as bigotry or prejudice) racism is an "ism" like socialism or capitalism it should be understood in its political and social context. Racism is the exploitation of a weak race by a stronger one. Remember, "race" is not a scientific concept but a social one. For this reason, whites can practice racism against red and black people but, as non-whites do not have a power structure, they cannot practice racism against whites. All groups are, of course, capable of practicing bigotry, prejudice and hatred towards other groups, but to be a racist you have to have a government behind you. It is a frequent approach by resentful whites to employ the tu quoque (you too) defense against charges of racism. This lowers a policy responsible for the death of millions and the unimaginable suffering of millions more to the level of mere bad manners. It's a dodge, a trick. Edited by George Aligator, Dec 29 2016, 04:32 PM.
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| dr345 | Dec 29 2016, 04:35 PM Post #11 |
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| un jour on se souviendra de ca comme on se souvient de ca | |
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| estonianman | Dec 29 2016, 04:54 PM Post #12 |
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Are you sure it was racially motivated? and learn the definition of bigot please. big·ot ˈbiɡət/ noun a person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions. |
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| George Aligator | Dec 29 2016, 05:03 PM Post #13 |
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You need a bit more education and a better quality dictionary. Bigot | Bigot Definition by Merriam-Webster https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bigot Definition of bigot. : a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices; especially : one who regards or treats the members of a group (as a racial or ethnic group) with hatred and intolerance. |
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| Drudge X | Dec 29 2016, 05:21 PM Post #14 |
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Why this was distasteful, I wonder why leftists won't defend free speech. |
| Kate Steinle was separated from her family permanently but leftists didn't seem to mind. | |
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| George Aligator | Dec 29 2016, 05:48 PM Post #15 |
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Perhaps you wonder because you don't understand free speech as a constitutional right. The First Amendment protects freedom of speech from government interference. There are limits to that government protected speech: libel, incitement etc., and, of course, you don't have that right on private property, whether it is your Mom's living room or P.com on the Internet. Childish misunderstanding of the Bill of Rights is exploited by right wing propaganda to inflame the ignorant and obscure the issues. Please don't fall for it. |
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| estonianman | Dec 29 2016, 06:16 PM Post #16 |
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Nice. So everyone that says mean things is a bigot now. I am going with the established definition - intolerance vs different opinions. This guy lacks class but there is no evidence that he is a racist or a bigot. |
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| Drudge X | Dec 29 2016, 07:10 PM Post #17 |
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^Stalinist, Maoist^ |
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| Robert Stout | Dec 30 2016, 01:35 AM Post #18 |
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Trump will reverse this injustice and violation of the 1st Amendment....Have a nice 4 years...........
Edited by Robert Stout, Dec 30 2016, 01:35 AM.
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| Jesus can raise the dead, but he can't fix stupid | |
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| clone | Dec 31 2016, 12:56 PM Post #19 |
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Don't forget, Melania is going to do her part for America too....
Edited by clone, Dec 31 2016, 12:57 PM.
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Only liberals can choose not to go down the road to widespread, systematic violence. | |
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