Posted on 06/22/2013 10:12:24 AM PDT by Impala64ssa
I’ve never been a Paula Deen fan but I feel sorry for her.
What now? Retire from the scene?
This is twice now this year that I’ve agreed with Bill Maher on something. This is weird. I have usually ranked Maher as the worst person in the world, but now I may have to move him up to tied for last.
I’d rather live in a world of obscenity than one that stifles speech, and polices thought and expression.
Don’t be a statist!
well, the rule is, blacks are allowed to use the N word, and that’s okay in that context. But whites aren’t allowed to do so. That’s hpw political correctness works. Officially recognized grievance groups are allowed to say and do things which whites are not allowed to say and do.
>> This is weird. I have usually ranked Maher as the worst person in the world
He doesn’t consistently support liberty through his defense of the Left and attacks on the Right.
And that pretty much defines his "show" and his career.
I don’t particularly like Paula Deen because I think she’s a smarmy “movie-Southerner,” and her restaurant (which people stand on line for hours to visit) sux.
But really. This is ridiculous.
I'm right, aren't I?
Holding my breath . . .
Which is why he’s coming out in defense of her. He sees the writing on the wall.
Not even Trayvon "No-Limits Nigga" Martin?
His brand of filth is why it’s been 10 years since I have watched HBO, 10 years since that network has gotten one dime from me.
Tolerance is a one way street.
Pray for America to Wake Up
This is weird hypocrisy when you consider how many black rappers, black standup comedians and black actors have made careers out of using “the N-word”. The people in this country need to grow up.
They do not disappear if they are too useful, Senator Byrd was not even badgered for using it a few years ago.
I’ve made this same point as Maher many times in my life. Do you really need to be completely destroyed for saying something regrettable? I say, “No.”
Look, the lady apologized. What else do we need? Blood? Her first born child? It was a screw up!! I know the word that she used is a biggey-the N-word and all—but turn on any rap station and its mentioned about every third verse....along with ‘bithes’ and ‘hos.’ It’s ironic a word can be simultaneously so offensive and so shamelessly used at the same time.
Also, remember when Reggie White went in front of the Wisconsin State Legislature and made a fool of himself using a bunch of stereotypes? Well, we didn’t ruin this guy. He apologized and we moved on.
Bottom line: It’s time to give the word police a little less power in this country. People make mistakes. If they apologize earnestly, then we all just have to let it go.
Blacks are also allowed to disparage whites in the most repulsive ways without consequence.
Also weird hypocrisy with those so outraged having no problem applying comparable terms to others (”teabaggers” etc).
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