[robertpaulsen]

Hey, it's your article. Knock yourself out. But I thought the use of the word was 1) unnecessary, 2) incorrect, and 3) hypocritical.

Unnecessary in that the article would have been effective without it. Certainly, if a non-black person wrote that article, you'd be informing them (probably through your lawyer) of that exact same point.

Perhaps, "us negroes" (in reference to "off-the-plantation", uppity ex-slaves) would have served just as well.

Incorrect in that "Uncle Tom" would be the phrase used by liberals when describing successful blacks such as Dr. Condoleeza Rice.

And hypocritical. Quite frankly, I'm getting tired of the "it's OK for me to say it, but not for you" attitude. You want that word to go away, stop using it and condemn those who do, black or white.

(And remember, I said it was an excellent article.)

[bocopar]

I stand by my usage. Why not say what they are thinking? They care not about hurting conservative's feelings when they offer baseless charges of racism purely for politics.
The shoe is on the other foot now.
They can deal with it.
Thanks,
bp

[maine-iac7]

(And remember, I said it was an excellent article.)

after you neutered it thru' the lib spin-cycle.