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Lebron Does It Again

Infinite Chaos said:
Sorry but you'll find rap is the most popular genre and "style" among most black under 30's. I've lived in African countries and you'll find its impact even there - the hair styles, clothing and swagger. There was a period where rap / hip hop was a beautiful thing that gave voice to many but the most popular message in the last 10-15 years has been mysogyny and swagger.

I try to make sure my two sons are exposed to art, other styles of music to think about positive messages for their lives but I know that the ever present style of modern misogynistic rap is in the background. Their hair style and clothing are heavily influenced despite my efforts.
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I am reminded of the people who criticized GI Joe and Barbie as bad models for children. It promoted an unrealistic body image for young children. They had things backward

Toy manufacturers, like record companies, do have an agenda but it is not to influence culture; It is to make money. Their products are simply the result of demand. These products do not drive culture. It is the other way around.

And between the time that hip hop first appeared and now, the themes you associated with it such as misogyny and crime, have gone down. Hip hop encourages misogyny as much as playing Grand Theft Auto encourages violence

Which is to say, not at all.
 
sangha said:
~ Which is to say, not at all.
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I'm interested in your research on this as I see articles that refute what you believe. Three avenues are believed to exist as reasons for misogyny in rap - one is for commercial gain (the one you seem to promote as the only reason), the other is street cred and the third is a reflection of wider African American culture.
 
calamity said:
lol....funny how everyone loves the Jews when a black guy says something they perceive to be antisemitic.
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What is really funny, is that you would be the first one in line to parrot out the reverse, as you have already demonstrated countless times on here.

Then you come back with responses like this.

You are paper thin, and you cannot handle it when you get called out on it.
 
RetiredUSN said:
What is really funny, is that you would be the first one in line to parrot out the reverse, as you have already demonstrated countless times on here.

Then you come back with responses like this.

You are paper thin, and you cannot handle it when you get called out on it.
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Considering I can think of nothing that would please me more than seeing LeBron fail in LA, that is an utterly ridiculous post.

But, calling a spade a spade here, it's truly a bunch of white people whining about something the black guy said. And, that **** is always disgusting. And you ****ing know exactly why.
 
Infinite Chaos said:
I'm interested in your research on this as I see articles that refute what you believe. Three avenues are believed to exist as reasons for misogyny in rap - one is for commercial gain (the one you seem to promote as the only reason), the other is street cred and the third is a reflection of wider African American culture.
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I do not have anything at my fingertips, but I do recall reading about various studies into whether or not things like video games, obscene lyrics, etc have any effect on behavior. ISTR they found nothing

And the last two things you mention are reflective of my belief that culture drives the demand for the product, and not the other way around.
 
calamity said:
Considering I can think of nothing that would please me more than seeing LeBron fail in LA, that is an utterly ridiculous post.

But, calling a spade a spade here, it's truly a bunch of white people whining about something the black guy said. And, that **** is always disgusting. And you ****ing know exactly why.
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Your typical cuckold response.

If it were reversed, you know you would be creating another jerk bait thread on the issue.

Typical Calamity and his own version of soft racism by lower expectations because of a person's skin color.

Like I said before, you are paper thin and people see right through you.
 
Rexedgar said:
Two of yuze need to hit the egg nog/punch bowl! :drink:



Speaking of a “blunt” that will do as well!


Edit: one of you needs a dictionary for Xmas......
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A blunt not so much, but a nice Cuban style box pressed cigar and an espresso would do the trick. ;) :cheers:
 
RetiredUSN said:
Your typical cuckold response.

If it were reversed, you know you would be creating another jerk bait thread on the issue.

Typical Calamity and his own version of soft racism by lower expectations because of a person's skin color.

Like I said before, you are paper thin and people see right through you.
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If a black guy with an opinion bothers you, maybe you should look into that.
 
calamity said:
If a black guy with an opinion bothers you, maybe you should look into that.
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LeBron is more than a black guy with an opinion...he clearly sees himself as a warrior during this life.
 
calamity said:
Na, he's a Laker.
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Lebron is starting to make me feel uncomfortable.

He defiantly said he will not shut up and speak his mind. That's basically him saying he will not follow orders. His crew is acting like a gang.

Magic Johnson and Jeanie Buss will need to reign him otherwise the inmates will run the prison.

Order needs to be established.
 
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calamity said:
If a black guy with an opinion bothers you, maybe you should look into that.
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This has nothing to do with race.

I have standards. I follow teams like the Lakers, Yankees, and Patriots for their rich history, high standards and impeccable integrity.

I am getting sick and tired watching my teams get burned from these toxic players because second rate franchises cannot restore order. The Cleveland Browns, cavs, and Indians [what an offensive names} have lousy owners.

Lebron needs to get in line or he will tarnish the Lakers legacy. This isn't a dumpster fire like the Cavs run by a crook in Gilbert.
 
Bucky said:
This has nothing to do with race.

I have standards. I follow teams like the Lakers, Yankees, and Patriots for their rich history, high standards and impeccable integrity.

I am getting sick and tired watching my teams get burned from these toxic players because second rate franchises cannot restore order. The Cleveland Browns, cavs, and Indians [what an offensive names} have lousy owners.

Lebron needs to get in line or he will tarnish the Lakers legacy. This isn't a dumpster fire like the Cavs run by a crook in Gilbert.
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bull****
 
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