Posted on 06/10/2020 6:09:56 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
Source: AP Photo/Richard Drew
A few days after football star Drew Brees distanced himself from his sincere remarks about the American flag because critics called him a racist, actor Terry Crews finds himself on the receiving end of the same cancel culturalists (not a Merriam-Webster approved term). This weekend, Crews shared a beautiful sentiment on Twitter: That white and black Americans should actually work together to defeat hatred.
"Defeating White supremacy without White people creates Black supremacy," Crews wrote. "Equality is the truth. Like it or not, we are all in this together."
Defeating White supremacy without White people creates Black supremacy. Equality is the truth.
Like it or not, we are all in this together.— terry crews (@terrycrews) June 7, 2020
Thousands of people liked and retweeted the statement, but Crews' message was too offensive for others.
His haters accused him of being "tone deaf," while others encouraged him to "educate" himself on the terms he used.
"Words literally mean things," one social media user charged. "Terry darling, it is very dangerous to create a false equivalence of a centuries long systemic and institutional oppressive mechanism."
Unlike Brees, Crews is standing his ground. He has not deleted his original statement. In fact, he's since reiterated his message several times and shamed those who were trying to put words in his mouth or misinterpreting him. Or calling him foul names.
Any Black person who calls me a coon or and Uncle Tom for promoting EQUALITY is a Black Supremist, because they have determined who's Black and who is not.— terry crews (@terrycrews) June 8, 2020
"Please know that everything I've said comes from a spirit of love and reconciliation, for the Black community first, then the world as a whole, in hopes to see a better future for Black people," Crews adds. "I believe it is important we not suffer from groupthink, and we keep minds of our own, and be allowed to ask difficult questions to each other. I believe this dialogue is important as we get through this trauma together. I love you."
That sentiment is problematic? These days, yes.
As mentioned, Drew Brees was the first victim of cancel culture this week when he stated he doesn't respect anyone who disrespects the American flag. Because of the current tension over race relations, Brees was targeted as a racist. He's since issued multiple apologies for the remarks.
First daughter Ivanka Trump was also canceled this week. Literally. She was scheduled to speak to the Wichita State University graduates for their commencement ceremony, but the school revoked her invitation in light of President Trump's response to the police killing of George Floyd. Ivanka took notes from Crews. She posted her speech anyway.
I saw a great interview with him on YouTube. Very humble man, hard working, family first. He purposefully distances himself from Hollywood so his kids can grow up in a normal environment.
Camacho 2024!
How long before they threaten his family and force him to back-peddle? That’s what we’re dealing with right now and have for many years.
Mr Crewes sounds like he’s one of us !
President Camacho does not back down. A lesson to the GOPe. :)
“... President Trump’s response to the police killing of George Floyd...”. Did I miss Trump saying he got what he deserved or something? I certainly don’t recall him making a derogatory comment about the death. Oh. Duh. Just his presence in nature is an abomination. I musta forgot.
“Camacho 2024!”
LOL!
Positivism and constructive efforts will NOT be tolerated by the anarchocommunists.
I think they are referring to Trump calling out the looters as ‘thugs’ etc. To the wacko Left, that is part and parcel of his response to Floyd’s death.
40 years of experience.
Always be very careful what you wish for. You just might get it.
What “White supremacy”??
I’m tired of that lie.
Oh, THAT insult. Really tired of these assclowns and their perceived interpretations of things.
>>”Words literally mean things,” one social media user charged.
Ironic when lawyers are trying to get the definitions of words (like Racism) changed (to protect certain demographics of bigots because they are somehow not administrators of “systemic” racism).
A Missouri woman asked Merriam-Webster to update its definition of racism and now officials will make the change
CNN ^ | June 9, 2020 | David Williams
https://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3853911/posts
Lib heads would explode!
“....That white and black Americans should actually work together to defeat hatred. “Defeating White supremacy without White people creates Black supremacy,” Crews wrote. “Equality is the truth. Like it or not, we are all in this together.”...”
True but not a popular sentiment now.
What “White supremacy”??
I’m tired of that lie.
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