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Reid apologizes for 'no Negro dialect' comment

Gill said:
Didn't you know that Steele is just an Uncle Tom. It doesn't matter if he's black, he's not allowed to talk about black people like Sharpton, Jackson, Holder, and the others are.

And Glinda has the nerve to call others hypocrites....:roll:
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What's good for the goose is good for the gander. :2wave:
 
Glinda said:
What's good for the goose is good for the gander. :2wave:
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Good, then you agree that Steele had every right to say that. I knew you would see the error of your ways.
 
Gill said:
Good, then you agree that Steele had every right to say that. I knew you would see the error of your ways.
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Good. Then you agree that Reid had every right to say what he did. I knew you'd see the error of your ways.

:rofl
 
Glinda said:
What's good for the goose is good for the gander. :2wave:
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No, it's not. It's what leads to our current state of political discussion by way of mindless insults and innuendo and playing a sad game of one downsmanship.
 
American said:
Not sure I follow.
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You see it a lot in pro athletes....;)
Sometimes, after hearing them speak, I marvel that they actually can breathe without a resucitator......:shock:
& that goes for the whole "Thug" culture, white or black as well.....
 
Redress said:
No, it's not. It's what leads to our current state of political discussion by way of mindless insults and innuendo and playing a sad game of one downsmanship.
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Actually, for some time now and in several threads, I've been highlighting partisan hypocrisy here, to shame those who participate in the mindless insults and innuendo into stopping it.

We've already ascertained the stance of several of our right-leaning friends, who believe Reid should be "tarred and feathered" (among other things) for his use of racial stereotypes, but are quite adamant about giving Steele a pass for his own similar comments. My pointing out Steele's racial insensitivities and questioning why Reid's are considered any worse than Steele's is not one downsmanship; it is leveling the field. And it's a legitimate question/challenge.

As for myself, I've stated that Reid's racial stereotypes are foolish and unacceptable. Just as I have Steele's. But I haven't called for anyone to be fired or physically harmed, as many on the right have been doing in regard to Reid.

As I've said repeatedly, either call out EVERY ignorant instance of racial stereotypes or NONE.

Which side are you on, Redress? All or none? Should we point out such blind, ugly partisanship and call it for the hypocrisy it is, or ignore it and hope it will go away?

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LiberalAvenger said:
I don't need to attack you. You are your own worst enemy, my flaming friend.:lol:
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Don't try to deny it, that's all you have. You nothing to share on policy.
 
American said:
Don't try to deny it, that's all you have. You nothing to share on policy.
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I have already shared my views on this topic. Why should I repeat myself for your convenience? I don't think it's a matter of policy as it is a matter of free speech. I am for free speech.

Just because Trent Lott voluntarily resigned does not mean that Reid has to do the same. Besides Tren Lott had a lot of other skeletons in his closet besides his remarks about race. If I recall right he was being investigated for some sort of corruption before his race remarks.

What you are saying is that it would be politically correct for him to resign.

If this is not true then why don't you tell me what law he broke.

Your problem in convincing me is that you have a record of calling most everybody who disagrees with you a stupid liberal. You are painting with a big brush and trying to label and stereotype your opponents.

You are in lock step with one faction of the republican party who are extremist ideologues, Chuckie baby.:2wave:
 
Partisan said:
You see it a lot in pro athletes....;)
Sometimes, after hearing them speak, I marvel that they actually can breathe without a resucitator......:shock:
& that goes for the whole "Thug" culture, white or black as well.....
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Well said Partisan!:)
 
Redress said:
No, it's not. It's what leads to our current state of political discussion by way of mindless insults and innuendo and playing a sad game of one downsmanship.
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Well said and your right.
 
Glinda said:
Actually, for some time now and in several threads, I've been highlighting partisan hypocrisy here, to shame those who participate in the mindless insults and innuendo into stopping it.

We've already ascertained the stance of several of our right-leaning friends, who believe Reid should be "tarred and feathered" (among other things) for his use of racial stereotypes, but are quite adamant about giving Steele a pass for his own similar comments. My pointing out Steele's racial insensitivities and questioning why Reid's are considered any worse than Steele's is not one downsmanship; it is leveling the field. And it's a legitimate question/challenge.

As for myself, I've stated that Reid's racial stereotypes are foolish and unacceptable. Just as I have Steele's. But I haven't called for anyone to be fired or physically harmed, as many on the right have been doing in regard to Reid.

As I've said repeatedly, either call out EVERY ignorant instance of racial stereotypes or NONE.

Which side are you on, Redress? All or none? Should we point out such blind, ugly partisanship and call it for the hypocrisy it is, or ignore it and hope it will go away?

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Actually my comments about Reid really had nothing to do with his insult of Obama. My complaint with Reid is that he is violating his oath of office, violating the constitution, conducting the proposed healthcare bill in secret, bribing congressmen and senators. Now in regards to his comment about Obama, I said that he should resign, he would expect no less from his counter parts to do the same if they made similar comments. Other than I stand by my statement, he's a Sh**bag and undeserving of any respect at this point, and if he was in the private sector committing these acts he would be locked up.
 
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Glinda said:
Good. Then you agree that Reid had every right to say what he did. I knew you'd see the error of your ways.

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I never said he didn't. And.. before you ask and ASSume again, I don't think Reid is a racist.

My problem is with the hypocrites that damned Lott and Steele for saying less than Reid did and demanded that they be run out of town on a rail.

It appears you fit that mold.
 
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deltabtry said:
Actually my comments about Reid really had nothing to do with his insult of Obama. My complaint with Reid is that he is violating his oath of office, violating the constitution, conducting the proposed healthcare bill in secret, bribing congressmen and senators. Now in regards to his comment about Obama, I said that he should resign, he would expect no less from his counter parts to do the same if they made similar comments. Other than I stand by my statement, he's a Sh**bag and undeserving of any respect at this point, and if he was in the private sector committing these acts he would be locked up.
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I don't agree with the part about the private sector. The only one I've seen locked up so far is Bernie Madof. The crooks in the private sector are intertwined with the political sector with unholy alliances designed to pillage the treasury. They all belong to the oligarchy that really runs this country behind closed doors.:(
 
Gill said:
My problem is with the hypocrites that damned Lott and Steele for saying less than Reid did and demanded that they be run out of town on a rail.

It appears you fit that mold.
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You've got some homework to do, young man. ;)

1. Find a post of mine where I say anything about Trent Lott. Just one. Go ahead. We'll wait.

2. Find another post of mine where I demand that anybody be run out of town on a rail.

When you fail to supply the posts, I'll accept your apology. :2wave:
 
Glinda said:
You've got some homework to do, young man. ;)

1. Find a post of mine where I say anything about Trent Lott. Just one. Go ahead. We'll wait.

2. Find another post of mine where I demand that anybody be run out of town on a rail.

When you fail to supply the posts, I'll accept your apology. :2wave:
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I'd say that makes us even then...
 
deltabtry said:
Now in regards to his comment about Obama, I said that he should resign, he would expect no less from his counter parts to do the same if they made similar comments.
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What Reid would expect from his counterparts isn't the issue here. We're talking about YOU.

If you honestly believe Reid should resign for his use of racial stereotypes, why do you work so hard to avoid saying Steele should also resign for his use of racial stereotypes?

Here, I'll make it easier for you: Do you believe Steele should resign for his use/perpetuation of racial stereotypes?

Yes or no. Pick one.
 
Gill said:
About as much luck as you had in your attempt to claim that I said Reid had no right to say what he did.
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You must not be married, dude. No man wins an argument with a woman.:rofl
 
Gill said:
About as much luck as you had in your attempt to claim that I said Reid had no right to say what he did.
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It's a bit early to be drinking, don't you think?
 
Glinda said:
It's a bit early to be drinking, don't you think?
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You're the one making false claims about fellow posters. Its too early for me, but obviously not for you.
 
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