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Stephen A. Smith denies using racial slur while talking about Kobe Bryant, tape says otherwise
New York Daily News ^ | October 25, 2012 | Bob Raissman

Posted on 10/25/2012 9:02:54 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement

Stephen A. Smith’s motor mouth placed him in the eye of controversy Thursday, but the ESPN yakker denied dropping the N-word while discussing Kobe Bryant on “First Take.”

On the show, Smith sarcastically pooh-poohed the idea that Bryant would miss the Lakers’ opener because of a foot injury.

Listening to a replay of SAS’ commentary provides evidence that he voiced the slur.

“Opening night, Kobe Bryant is going to miss it because my foot is sprained? Are you crazy? (N-word) please,” Smith said.

(Excerpt) Read more at nydailynews.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: bryant; espn; kobebryant; slur; smith; stephenasmith
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They want him to go to rehab and he say no no no.

(headline edited to fit)

1 posted on 10/25/2012 9:03:03 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement
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To: ConservativeStatement

So ridiculous. That is a common phrase used in jest.

I notice among the youth, many of them post “nigga” this and “nigga” that in their comments on Facebook.

It doesn’t even have racist meanings any more. They say it without a second thought, and none of their black friends act offended in the least.


2 posted on 10/25/2012 9:06:21 PM PDT by Do Not Make Fun Of His Ears (John Roberts did more to endanger the lives of Americans than all 9/11 hijackers combined.)
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To: Do Not Make Fun Of His Ears
And poets such as Juicy J, 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne have been known to express their emotions in such a lyrical manner.
3 posted on 10/25/2012 9:11:42 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement (Obama "acted stupidly.")
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To: ConservativeStatement

Seems the rap singers promote it: (note offensive lyrics)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqIsc8ooXug


4 posted on 10/25/2012 9:12:24 PM PDT by Bronzy
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To: ConservativeStatement

I don’t know who this guy is but I guess he read’s too many internet memes cause the ‘n***er please’ one is quite popular, but of course for lefties always on the lookout to be outraged its a shock...oh the huge manity!

Just google image search the term and you’ll see what I mean, don’t want to get FR in trouble so not going to post them here.


5 posted on 10/25/2012 9:12:40 PM PDT by battousai (Conservatives are racist? YES, I hate stupid white liberals.)
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To: ConservativeStatement

WTG, Stephen...can we FINALLY dispense with the so-called “N-word” nonsense once and for all? they say it all the time, but claim it is a deeply hateful, racist word when The Man says it. Enough.


6 posted on 10/25/2012 9:13:15 PM PDT by montag813
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To: Do Not Make Fun Of His Ears
“It doesn’t even have racist meanings any more. They say it without a second thought, and none of their black friends act offended in the least.”

You're not supposed to confuse the issue with the facts - don't you know? It'll take all the fun out of race-baiting and the media sympathy that comes with it.

7 posted on 10/25/2012 9:13:40 PM PDT by MichaelCorleone ('We the People' can and will take this country back...starting today.)
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To: ConservativeStatement

Wait, he’s black and it’s not ok for him to say that? He must be a republican then.


8 posted on 10/25/2012 9:17:39 PM PDT by Frapster (There you go again....)
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To: Bronzy

This isn’t exactly “Ebony and Ivory” (on YouTube) Bandz A Make Her Dance (Explicit)


9 posted on 10/25/2012 9:22:16 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement (Obama "acted stupidly.")
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To: ConservativeStatement

SA Smith is black...so nothing will happen to him

If it was a White guy...ESPN would have fired him by now

ESPN, and most of sports media...are left wing liberal like the news and entertainment divisions. ESPN probably the worst

With Black Racists/White Guilt Liberals....blacks can use “ni@@a” but not whites


10 posted on 10/25/2012 9:28:37 PM PDT by SeminoleCounty (Political maturity is realizing that the "R" next to someone's name does not mean "conservative")
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He said it alright. Here's the video.
11 posted on 10/25/2012 9:28:37 PM PDT by EveningStar
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At least he didn’t say ‘shuck and jive’......

http://www.examiner.com/article/hypocrisy-chris-matthews-says-shuck-and-jive-racist-but-used-term-3-times


12 posted on 10/25/2012 9:29:03 PM PDT by massmike (The choice is clear in November: Romney or Caligula!)
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To: battousai
It's black ghetto slang for "Give me a break!"

Chris Rock even spoofed it on his show a few years ago.

13 posted on 10/25/2012 9:34:41 PM PDT by EveningStar
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To: ConservativeStatement

My daughter gets offended if I use the n-word, so I told her I would stop using it the very second rappers stop using it in their music......still waiting....


14 posted on 10/25/2012 9:35:05 PM PDT by libs_kma (When I see anyone with an Obama 2012 bumper sticker, I recognize them as a threat to the gene pool)
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To: ConservativeStatement
I looked it up an listened. Ain't rap something the youth will embrace in there older years/not.
15 posted on 10/25/2012 9:41:22 PM PDT by Bronzy
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To: EveningStar

I would not recommend you trying it, though.


16 posted on 10/25/2012 9:49:38 PM PDT by Defiant (If there are infinite parallel universes, why Lord, am I living in the one with Obama as President?)
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To: Defiant

True.


17 posted on 10/25/2012 9:50:57 PM PDT by EveningStar
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To: Bronzy

There’s more clapping in that music video than a Florida Marlins’ home game.


18 posted on 10/25/2012 9:53:52 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement (Obama "acted stupidly.")
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To: ConservativeStatement

^ Miami (d’oh!)


19 posted on 10/25/2012 9:54:37 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement (Obama "acted stupidly.")
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To: SeminoleCounty

S.A. smith is now an Uncle Tom if he tries to defend himself..watch how it plays out....


20 posted on 10/25/2012 11:04:51 PM PDT by M-cubed
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