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Actor Terry Crews Stood His Ground Again Over Fourth of July Weekend; He has chosen a hill to die on
Townhall ^ | 07/06/2020 | Cortney O' Brien

Posted on 07/06/2020 7:36:07 AM PDT by SeekAndFind


Terry Crews has chosen a hill to die on. It's not a hill that would normally be controversial, but in the year 2020 everything seems to have a political bent to it. Crews tweeted the fact that there are bad eggs in every race - including white and black. But he will be friends with anyone of any color if they are simply kind people. What he ultimately wants, is harmony.

And the actor says he's received "threats" for voicing that reasonable opinion.

Are all white people bad?

No.

Are all black people good?

No.

Knowing this reality- I stand on my decision to unite with good people, no matter the race, creed or ideology.

Given the number of threats against this decision-

I also decide to die on this hill.— terry crews (@terrycrews) July 4, 2020

"It's an overly simplified message that fails to acknowledge the reality of prejudice in society," one critic said.

Others just called Crews cruel names such as the "n" word, "Uncle Tom" or "Uncle Terry."

He had been fielding hateful messages for a few weeks. In early June he tweeted his first "controversial" statement about the state of race relations in America, suggesting that activists not be so hostile toward white people.

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

People called him "ignorant." But unlike so many other celebrities bullied into apologizing for harmless remarks, he refused to apologize for his message. In fact, he's continued to share his common sense, albeit unpopular, sentiments.

"If you are a child of God, you are my brother and sister. I have family of every race, creed and ideology," he wrote on the Fourth of July. "We must ensure #blacklivesmatter doesn’t morph into #blacklivesbetter."

BLM activists and supporters condemned Crews for "missing the point" about their movement. One woman said Crews was "developing into an enemy of the people." Another called him "worthless" and said that white people can "have" him. But Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson came to the actor's defense, likening Crews's words to those of Martin Luther King, Jr.

"What did he advocate for? A color-blind society," Carson said on Fox News. "He said 'I dream of a time when people will be judged by the content of their character and not the color of their skin.'"

Crews didn't apologize then, and he certainly won't apologize now. 



TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Philosophy
KEYWORDS: blacklivesbetter; blm; clintonnonnews; cnn; donlemon; racism; terrycrews; tweet; twitter
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To: SeekAndFind

The Marxists cannot tolerate the thought that ALL Whites are not bad. It makes the decision about which ones to put into Concentration/Death camps much more complicated.


21 posted on 07/06/2020 8:04:22 AM PDT by Brooklyn Attitude (In America 2.0, blacks are sacred and can do no wrong.)
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To: SeekAndFind

Terry Crews is going to win. There is a limited shelf life for groupthink, it’s a bubble, and bubbles pop. Anyone caught when the music stops, left or right, is going to look irrational.


22 posted on 07/06/2020 8:05:31 AM PDT by BlackAdderess (The GOP needs to pick another color. It is a matter of time before the Dems will want red back)
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To: SeekAndFind

Crews is a brave man. He’s put it on the line and the tolerance mafia wants his head now.

This mob wants blood. They have a lust for it and they are completely evil to the core.


23 posted on 07/06/2020 8:09:02 AM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal (Like Enoch, Noah, & Lot, the True Church will soon be removed & then destruction comes forth.)
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To: SeekAndFind

I’m not familiar with this actor, but I can tell he’s a stand-up guy. It would have been prudent and easy for him to keep his mouth shut. Good man.


24 posted on 07/06/2020 8:11:44 AM PDT by Iowa Slim
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To: SeekAndFind

This isn’t about race or past injustices, this is about The Democrat Party and elections.


25 posted on 07/06/2020 8:12:53 AM PDT by 1Old Pro (#openupstateny)
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To: SeekAndFind

Never heard of him, but he seems like a decent guy.


26 posted on 07/06/2020 8:13:52 AM PDT by JimRed (TERM LIMITS, NOW! Build the Wall Faster! TRUTH is the new HATE SPEECH.)
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RE: Never heard of him, but he seems like a decent guy.

He’s currently the EMCEE/HOST of AMERICA’s GOT TALENT.

Crews played as a defensive end and linebacker in the National Football League (NFL), for the Los Angeles Rams, San Diego Chargers, and Washington Redskins, as well as in the World League of American Football (WLAF).


27 posted on 07/06/2020 8:15:49 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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"What did he advocate for? A color-blind society," Carson said on Fox News. "He said 'I dream of a time when people will be judged by the content of their character and not the color of their skin.'"

Too bad that so many failed to heed the "content of character" admonition.

28 posted on 07/06/2020 8:17:04 AM PDT by JimRed (TERM LIMITS, NOW! Build the Wall Faster! TRUTH is the new HATE SPEECH.)
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To: SeekAndFind
Crews tweeted the fact that there are bad eggs in every race - including white and black. But he will be friends with anyone of any color if they are simply kind people. What he ultimately wants, is harmony.

I stand with Mr Crews.

29 posted on 07/06/2020 8:27:38 AM PDT by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel.)
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To: SeekAndFind

What a contrast to cowards like LeBron James.


30 posted on 07/06/2020 8:33:34 AM PDT by Timmy
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To: SeekAndFind
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31 posted on 07/06/2020 8:35:42 AM PDT by yuleeyahoo (The nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master and deservesrouone. Hamilton)
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To: SeekAndFind

I find it amazing that these ignorant BLM goons can accuse Mr. Cruz of being ignorant. ....something about “wrestling with pigs” comes to mind.


32 posted on 07/06/2020 8:38:29 AM PDT by semaj (We are the People!)
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To: LeonardFMason

“..... Free at last! Free at last! thank God Almighty, we are free at last!”

...... it is important to understand what MLK was referring to when issuing the proclamation. What exactly are we seeking to be free from? IMHO the answer is to be from ignorance and hatred, envy and greed.


33 posted on 07/06/2020 8:44:27 AM PDT by semaj (We are the People!)
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To: Brooklyn Attitude

“ The Marxists cannot tolerate the thought that ALL Whites are not bad. ”

..... the Marxist don’t believe any of what they preach. It is but One of many tools used to divide us against each other. Their agenda is power, Never forget that.


34 posted on 07/06/2020 8:49:58 AM PDT by semaj (We are the People!)
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To: SeekAndFind

Nothing good ever comes of hate, except the hate of sin and injustice.


35 posted on 07/06/2020 9:22:09 AM PDT by silent majority rising
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To: SeekAndFind

God Bless Terry Crews!


36 posted on 07/06/2020 9:44:48 AM PDT by Professional
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To: SeekAndFind; JimRed

He also plays Sgt. Terry Jeffords on “Brooklyn Nine-nine”.


37 posted on 07/06/2020 11:05:03 AM PDT by mikey_hates_everything
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“He also plays Sgt. Terry Jeffords on “Brooklyn Nine-nine”.”

And Hale Caesar in the “Expendables” series.

He has an interesting bio too.


38 posted on 07/06/2020 12:10:01 PM PDT by 2CAVTrooper (Political Science degrees, so easy Obama has one.)
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To: Red Badger

He was very good in ‘Everyone Hates Chris’ too.


39 posted on 07/06/2020 12:17:34 PM PDT by jjotto (Blessed are You LORD, who crushes enemies and subdues the wicked.)
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To: teeman8r

Brave guy he needs support


40 posted on 07/06/2020 12:35:20 PM PDT by ronnie raygun
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