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Cain: Stewart Impression Shows 'Problem' With Black Conservatives, But Not Racist

I think Mr. Cain is being way too charitable to Stewart because there is no doubt as I see it that this was totally Racist.

If a Conservative were to do this about a Liberal Black Candidate the scatology would hit the fan but quick.

The Stewart clip comes at about 5 Min. 25 Sec. into the video you will find if you follow the link.

I actually liked everything Mr. Cain had to say except for his comments about Stewart, he makes a great deal of sense.

Yeah - I agree with Cain. Black liberals/Democrats have a HUGE problem with black conservatives/Republicans. I've been in numerous debates with people who fit this bill - they feel that republicans/conservatives are in opposition to what they *should* represent or believe in as if their race is binding and everyone MUST be the same and think the same. They also pounce on jokes all the time. Example: during the 2008 election season there were countless jokes about "how long did the camera man have to search the crowd to find that one black dude?"

I feel bad for black conservatives/republicans - they tend to be treated as is they've **** on their families and friends because they hold a few fiscally conservative policies . . .and it's such a serious issue I've heard of some being ostracized from their communities and shunned by their families.

Just in the same way that a lot of female liberals/democrats have HUGE problems with female conservatives/republicans . . . they find them to be in opposition of what they feel women "should" value and represent so they get shafted.

It's as if the notions of individuality and self guidance are tossed out the window for the sake of race and gender.

Does everyone do this? No
But those that do are very hurtful, spiteful and downright horrid.
 
Really?

I applaud your bravery, but I'd never vote for someone just because of their race, not even Obama.

what is brave about admitting you were foolish enough to vote for someone based on the color of their skin?


would you be applauding her bravery if she had said "I voted for McCain because he wasn't black"?
 
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No, it's because comments like those illustrate the pattern in the Republican Party of denying the amount of racism that still exists in this country.

I think the denial is on the left. The Left can't help but insist that every white person in the country--'cept for Libbos, of course--is a racist. It's one of the few talking points your have left.
 
So at what point did a reasonably decent imitation of someone's voice become "racist". This is just more of the Republicans trying their favorite tactic of playing "the race card" in a situation that obviously doesn't call for it.
 
you mean like the conservative Republican retards crying that Jon Stewart is racist for doing to Cain what he does to every politician?

1) What Conservative is crying that Stewart is a racist?

2) You know damn good and well, that if Stewart--or anyone else--had mocked Obama this way, you would be calling for his head. Look what happened to Mark Halperin for calling Obama a, "dick".
 
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So at what point did a reasonably decent imitation of someone's voice become "racist". This is just more of the Republicans trying their favorite tactic of playing "the race card" in a situation that obviously doesn't call for it.

Another one that's never heard of Amos and Andy. Incredible!

If a white person impersonated Obama, in black face would that be racist?
 
So at what point did a reasonably decent imitation of someone's voice become "racist".

about the same time as pointing out that black folks have a penchant for eating fried chicken or that white folks like mayonaise
 
about the same time as pointing out that black folks have a penchant for eating fried chicken or that white folks like mayonaise

How about Dan Rather's reference to Obama selling watermelons on the side of the road and Chris Wallace blowing a gasket over it? :rofl

Oh, wait...that was different.
 
The man is a comedian, calm down about it. He's bound to make some jokes that cross some lines for some people. It's not a big deal.

Honestly, the good he does (presenting news stories in a humourous fashion, and thus getting otherwise apathetic Americans interested) outweighs any political spin he might put on his show.
 
1) What Conservative is crying that Stewart is a racist?
My bad, crying that what Stewart said is racist.

2) You know damn good and well, that if Stewart--or anyone else--had mocked Obama this way, you would be calling for his head. Look what happened to Mark Halperin for calling Obama a, "dick".

Stupid argument. Here's a video of Stewart mocking Obama like he mocks every politician (it starts at 4:40). You're only revealing your ignorance of Stewart's show.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sho...tewart-mocks-obamas-clumsy-spanish-video.html
 
My bad, crying that what Stewart said is racist.

Ok...whose crying that what Stewart said is racist?



Stupid argument. Here's a video of Stewart mocking Obama like he mocks every politician (it starts at 4:40). You're only revealing your ignorance of Stewart's show.
[video]http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/wed-june-15-2011/west-wing-story[/video]

Humor me, because my sound is on the fritz: did he mock Obama with an Amos and Andy voice? And please, be honest, because I'm going to ask someone to verify it for me.
 
The man is a comedian, calm down about it. He's bound to make some jokes that cross some lines for some people. It's not a big deal.

Honestly, the good he does (presenting news stories in a humourous fashion, and thus getting otherwise apathetic Americans interested) outweighs any political spin he might put on his show.

Again, you wouldn't be saying that it's, "just comedy", if it was about Obama.
 
Ok...whose crying that what Stewart said is racist?
It's the first post apdst and YOU LIKED IT. So to answer you're question: You, apdst, are crying that what he said is "totally Racist".

I think Mr. Cain is being way too charitable to Stewart because there is no doubt as I see it that this was totally Racist.

Humor me, because my sound is on the fritz: did he mock Obama with an Amos and Andy voice? And please, be honest, because I'm going to ask someone to verify it for me.
No, he didn't use the same voice for Obama as he did for Cain. It's a different, equally mocking voice.

And for when your sound starts working again, at the bottom is a video of Stewart mocking everybody with various obnoxious accents.
Was Jon Stewart doing ‘Amos n Andy’ imitation of Herman Cain? | Radio & TV Talk
 
Another one that's never heard of Amos and Andy. Incredible!

If a white person impersonated Obama, in black face would that be racist?

False equivalency. It's not even close. Stewart did a spot on impersonation of Cain's voice. People do impressions of Obama all the time, he has a particular speaking pattern. Nobody calls that racist.

This is just about a bunch of butt-hurt righties who are pissed off that they get called a racist for using racist slurs. Not all right-wingers or conservatives are racists yet they sit by while their "side" attacks minorities and organizations that service minorities. They clap and cheer when Republicans pass bills that are deliberately aimed at suppressing minority voters.

Now they are crying racist because Jon Stewart DARED impersonate a black Republican's voice? Give me a ****ing break...
 
i judge each instance on it's own merit, and i think it's pretty damned funny that those of you who deny that foodstamps with watermelon and obama's picture are not racist, but insist that mimicking a man who joked about making bills 3 pages long is racist. stewart might have gone too far, but i don't think that was his intent. frequently, it IS the intent of obama bashers, and i suspect you know this.

Then it's the intent of Cain bashers too. Liberals hate conservatives, but they especially hate black conservatives or women conservatives. If foodstamps or basketball can't be uttered together with Obama (He is a foodstamp president who plays basketball) then Cain and Don't like to read can't be uttered together without being called racist. (no proof Cain doesn't like to read)
 
False equivalency. It's not even close. Stewart did a spot on impersonation of Cain's voice. People do impressions of Obama all the time, he has a particular speaking pattern. Nobody calls that racist.

This is just about a bunch of butt-hurt righties who are pissed off that they get called a racist for using racist slurs. Not all right-wingers or conservatives are racists yet they sit by while their "side" attacks minorities and organizations that service minorities. They clap and cheer when Republicans pass bills that are deliberately aimed at suppressing minority voters.

Now they are crying racist because Jon Stewart DARED impersonate a black Republican's voice? Give me a ****ing break...

You've neither heard McCain's voice, nor the Amos and Andy voices. Stop making yourself look foolish.
 
It wasn't racist, it was southernist.
 
what is brave about admitting you were foolish enough to vote for someone based on the color of their skin?


would you be applauding her bravery if she had said "I voted for McCain because he wasn't black"?

Hmmmm...an interesting twist...

So as not to derail the thread, if you really want to know my answer I'd suggest you start a thread - a poll even - asking this very same question.
 
It's the first post apdst and YOU LIKED IT. So to answer you're question: You, apdst, are crying that what he said is "totally Racist".



No, he didn't use the same voice for Obama as he did for Cain. It's a different, equally mocking voice.

And for when your sound starts working again, at the bottom is a video of Stewart mocking everybody with various obnoxious accents.
Was Jon Stewart doing ‘Amos n Andy’ imitation of Herman Cain? | Radio & TV Talk

I never said that, either. Care to try again?
 
Another one that's never heard of Amos and Andy. Incredible!

If a white person impersonated Obama, in black face would that be racist?

Yes! That's why comedians and comic shows like SNL use people from the appropriate ethnicity to impersonate well known people in the public domain.

Sidenote: For the record, Mark Halperin was completely out of line.
 
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I read what Stewrd said, it wasn't nice. like "i do not like to read..." kinda offensive, but been a comedic piece, I'd give it a little more leeway. But let's be honest, conservative black candidates are rare, however, I tune into stewrd from time to time, he doesn't seem to attack herman any more than other candidates. However, he's clearly left leaning.
 
I never said that, either. Care to try again?
I've said everything that needs to be said and now you look ridiculous for asking "who thinks Stewart's impression was racist", when you liked a post that said Stewart's claim was racist.
 
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