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ShazzieB

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106. I'm white and female, too.

Mon May 12, 2025, 02:16 PM

May 2025

And I don't find Cockett's remark at all offensive. It's not the most tactful thing she could have said, but definitely not worthy of all the pearl clutching I'm seeing here.

If anyone here feels personally wounded by that comment, I think their reaction says more about them than it does about Crockett.

P.S. For the record, Jasmine Crockett can call me a "white girl" any time she wants.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] milestogo May 2025 OP

Post removed Post removed May 2025 #1

They should be polite and kind! dpibel May 2025 #27

Yeah. Too bad we can't just respect each other and call each other by our preferred names Not slogans and slander Walleye May 2025 #2

What is the context of the OP? harumph May 2025 #3

Crockett suggests Democrats looking to run 'safest White boy' in 2028, hints at specific candidate underpants May 2025 #6

Oh wow. Dr. Strange May 2025 #9

I heard it used on MSNBC's new weekend show... AntiFascist May 2025 #111

It is obvious the point she is making. I don't see it as offensive. Doodley May 2025 #131

Likewise. H2O Man May 2025 #159

Curious.... MorbidButterflyTat May 2025 #158

Well done. H2O Man May 2025 #160

Yes it is offensive, along with WT, witey, etc... 58Sunliner May 2025 #4

It is offensive. ForgedCrank May 2025 #5

I would say it is, but it doesn't have the same power as the other way EdmondDantes_ May 2025 #7

Good answer wryter2000 May 2025 #105

But it IS offensive. MineralMan May 2025 #8

...unless he's playing funky music.. thomski64 May 2025 #26

You're as True Dough May 2025 #39

Best comment. OAITW r.2.0 May 2025 #181

How about referring to an adult female as "girl"? niyad May 2025 #66

I try to be very careful about that exboyfil May 2025 #94

Yes. As a man, I don't do that. MineralMan May 2025 #104

Send Rep Crockett a letter telling her how Bettie May 2025 #10

She was talking about white men who are possible Democratic candidates for president. milestogo May 2025 #19

yep, they are. Sorry you are offended. WhiteTara May 2025 #38

certainly is tame in comparison of the words used to describe women WhiteTara May 2025 #41

White Girl is the equivalent of White Boy. maxsolomon May 2025 #63

And when women are called "Girl" (with any qualifier in front of it)... Bettie May 2025 #78

no one calls us white girls but WhiteTara May 2025 #90

That's beside the point. milestogo May 2025 #135

Their resumes certainly seem to be more impressive than Rep. Crockett's n/t MichMan May 2025 #46

Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris had more impressive resumes Quiet Em May 2025 #49

I don't recall Clinton or Harris referring to other Democrats as "white boys" MichMan May 2025 #122

What does that have to do with anything? Quiet Em May 2025 #136

IF she had said "male" they'd have their undies in a twist too Bettie May 2025 #139

Ha. You a probably correct on that. Quiet Em May 2025 #143

Probably because most of them are 20-25 years older than her. intheflow May 2025 #165

Nope - only one JustAnotherGen May 2025 #180

Crockett is allegedly on Colbert tonight. flvegan May 2025 #28

Hell hath no fury Quiet Em May 2025 #30

No shit. MorbidButterflyTat May 2025 #152

Its ok to Mountainguy May 2025 #36

"White boy" is a racially charged comment? Really? ShazzieB May 2025 #65

It 100% is Mountainguy May 2025 #67

I do not believe thst it is "racially charged." ShazzieB May 2025 #102

It's not offensive to me. Littlered May 2025 #172

It isn't Cirsium May 2025 #184

That's not the point! Happy Hoosier May 2025 #59

I'm a white guy and am not even 0.01% offended. Doodley May 2025 #138

Good for you. Happy Hoosier May 2025 #146

What offends me are lawmakers who do not speak out with the passion and vigor that we have seen from Jasmine Crockett Doodley May 2025 #155

That's not really an answer. Happy Hoosier May 2025 #157

She fucked up according to who? Doodley May 2025 #162

Me. Happy Hoosier May 2025 #163

Women tolerate dismissive insults every day of our lives Bettie May 2025 #142

Offended? Cirsium May 2025 #187

So, what do you want? Bettie May 2025 #199

What Bettie said, all of it. ShazzieB May 2025 #61

Beware the dominant culture Keepthesoulalive May 2025 #69

I hear you! ShazzieB May 2025 #75

There is no outrage, no pearl clutching, no overreaction. milestogo May 2025 #175

Don't listen, then Cirsium May 2025 #194

I don't get the question. Biophilic May 2025 #11

How well did that work out for us the last time? radicalleft May 2025 #15

And perhaps if she'd had more than 3 months for people to get to know her... Biophilic May 2025 #20

It was plenty of time for people to get to know her. It's just that people are hateful idiots. NoRethugFriends May 2025 #33

She was VP for 3 & 1/2 years prior to being nominated for president MichMan May 2025 #44

Agreed, but, I did not start this conversation to talk about past elections. Biophilic May 2025 #53

But previous elections are the context in which Crockett made the comment. ShazzieB May 2025 #88

Her campaign did a poor job of managing that madville May 2025 #80

Sadly, the best candidate may be the one who is the safest bet to win dflprincess May 2025 #82

That may be true Bettie May 2025 #174

Mildly offensive. Wingus Dingus May 2025 #12

Lifelong white boy here. BannonsLiver May 2025 #13

Agreed... radicalleft May 2025 #16

it's only offensive if you pronounce it "hwite" Blue_Adept May 2025 #14

Explain to me why it is A_Woman_from_MI May 2025 #17

So are we going to cancel Crockett now? This is her comment, right? flvegan May 2025 #18

Exactly. It says just as much about Trump voters as it does the Dems Iris May 2025 #21

It seems a comment meant to be offensive Beringia May 2025 #24

I am totally shocked that you were unaware about the term "black boy" NoRethugFriends May 2025 #34

I guess that is some octopus mind convoluted sarcasm Beringia May 2025 #55

If it's not sarcasm, I was honestly amazed. NoRethugFriends May 2025 #98

Get used to losing... Happy Hoosier May 2025 #161

It's certainly not classy, that's for sure. Jedi Guy May 2025 #22

I am an adult woman. If a man refers to me as a girl, I correct him. Its demeaning. milestogo May 2025 #85

I agree 100% phylny May 2025 #93

"If a term is meant to belittle another person or group, then that's what it means." Jedi Guy May 2025 #167

Another own goal! Ponietz May 2025 #23

Tempest in a teapot. harumph May 2025 #25

It's pejorative and hostile at best, often used in anger or disgust. Eugene May 2025 #29

And Jasmine Crockett has no reason to be angry or disgusted. 1WorldHope May 2025 #71

I read that with Bettie May 2025 #144

Because there's a difference between punching up and punching down. It's not hard. WhiskeyGrinder May 2025 #31

Sitting members of congress shouldn't say racist things. Mountainguy May 2025 #45

"White boy" is not a racist term. Mentioning race is not racist, and "boy" is not racist when talking about white people WhiskeyGrinder May 2025 #48

Emasculating men Mountainguy May 2025 #70

Emasculating? how so WhiskeyGrinder May 2025 #76

I'm not a boy Mountainguy May 2025 #96

What???? Cirsium May 2025 #185

THIS!!!! ShazzieB May 2025 #92

Wrong. Mountainguy May 2025 #97

In your opinion. Which is different from mine. ShazzieB May 2025 #107

Suggesting the next Democratic Mountainguy May 2025 #110

I just don't see it the way you do. ShazzieB May 2025 #125

No, it's not "racist", it's an opinion on how some donors are thinking muriel_volestrangler May 2025 #132

Highly offensive Mountainguy May 2025 #134

It isn't racist Cirsium May 2025 #183

Don't punch at all exboyfil May 2025 #95

Yup. Mountainguy May 2025 #109

Why is a "democrat " punching other democrats at all? questionseverything May 2025 #115

Not just unoffended by it, but also perceive the hullaballoo as trivial. Torchlight May 2025 #32

I'm sorry you are offended. WhiteTara May 2025 #35

I think... Mike Nelson May 2025 #37

I dunno. It sounds like it might be. CTyankee May 2025 #40

I'm white and female, too. ShazzieB May 2025 #106

White guy here. Agree 100%. No need for people to be so easily offended. Doodley May 2025 #141

Agreed! ShazzieB May 2025 #176

Shrug FullySupportDems May 2025 #42

We can either decide that ALL Mountainguy May 2025 #43

I'm sure the Hispanic people being kidnapped off our streets by ICE are laughing at Crockett's triviality. jalan48 May 2025 #47

I'm an old black woman and I don't want to hear boy, black boy, white boy none MenloParque May 2025 #50

I think that changes my mind a little FullySupportDems May 2025 #129

Many years ago Keepthesoulalive May 2025 #51

Snow, cracker, honky, off the top of my head. BeerBarrelPolka May 2025 #52

Unfortunate words Keepthesoulalive May 2025 #54

. BeerBarrelPolka May 2025 #57

This message was self-deleted by its author Celerity May 2025 #79

Sorry kid went to school in Florida Keepthesoulalive May 2025 #83

This message was self-deleted by its author Celerity May 2025 #89

Peckerwood is used to define backwoods southern types Keepthesoulalive May 2025 #101

This message was self-deleted by its author Celerity May 2025 #117

If a black person in the south had used Peckerwood Keepthesoulalive May 2025 #126

White southerner here. Not offended. nature-lover May 2025 #56

This white Texas Democrat agrees with you. Paladin May 2025 #60

Because I'm not offended by it. BlueTsunami2018 May 2025 #58

This is exactly why Dems/Liberals look weak... radicalleft May 2025 #62

I don't like her comment pinkstarburst May 2025 #64

I would be excited to vote for JB Pritzker. ShazzieB May 2025 #114

I think jb is great too but I don't know if being Jewish hurts his chances questionseverything May 2025 #191

reminds me of stillcool May 2025 #68

This is a case for the snow flake patrol. 1WorldHope May 2025 #72

Odd description 'skin-crawl' stillcool May 2025 #84

She was absolutely right to use that term, imo. Oneironaut May 2025 #73

My first reaction was that it was very cute, then that there will be touchiness. betsuni May 2025 #74

That kind of casual contempt is part of her schtick Bok_Tukalo May 2025 #77

Yeah, it's her stage persona Sympthsical May 2025 #81

it should be touched upon, a lot Celerity May 2025 #108

Well, I could rephrase here Sympthsical May 2025 #121

Oh, for sure I meant touched upon HERE on DU. And I would not just stop on that subject. But alas, my 'perch' would not Celerity May 2025 #124

She was on Urban View Cirsium May 2025 #192

I quit getting offended by words a long time ago, follow the money and actions! Brainfodder May 2025 #86

Explain to me why anyone believes a Faux news story Greywing May 2025 #87

Huh? There are other sources. betsuni May 2025 #91

Welcome aboard the "i'm offended train"! flying rabbit May 2025 #99

LOL, it's better than 'white trash' n/t AntiFascist May 2025 #100

Calling any man a "boy" is meant to be offensive as is adding "white" before it. elocs May 2025 #103

Which man has she called a white boy? Here's the answer: She's not talking about an actual person! Doodley May 2025 #147

Can you explain what she's talking about then? Llewlladdwr May 2025 #168

it's not that they don't have the right to complain Skittles May 2025 #173

There we go Cirsium May 2025 #112

Did they use mind control Mountainguy May 2025 #113

Huh? Cirsium May 2025 #196

Good gad! mcar May 2025 #116

The demand that everyone from every background and socioeconomic or education level only speak in Ol Janx Spirit May 2025 #118

Jesus Christ JustAnotherGen May 2025 #119

We must tone police ourselves in certain blogs Keepthesoulalive May 2025 #145

This right here is what we need: Bettie May 2025 #149

Bring a folding chair JustAnotherGen May 2025 #179

This smells like someone is complaining about reverse racism LearnedHand May 2025 #120

Words are not inherently offensive. The context in which they are used and the intent behind them is. meadowlander May 2025 #123

honestly, I can't explain it.... mike_c May 2025 #127

Whatever you want to call anybody Meowmee May 2025 #128

Of course it's offensive. Llewlladdwr May 2025 #130

Which man has she called a white boy? Here's the answer: She's not talking about an actual person! Doodley May 2025 #148

Can you explain what she's talking about then? Llewlladdwr May 2025 #166

It's an offensive comment rollin74 May 2025 #133

To try to turn this comment into a scandal doesn't help us. I listen to WHAT she is saying, rather than find fault. Doodley May 2025 #137

Its not a good idea to "attack" members of your own party, milestogo May 2025 #140

It's like, "Let's not listen to what she is actually saying. Let's destroy her!" This is how we lose elections. Doodley May 2025 #151

Who said "Let's destroy her!"? milestogo May 2025 #156

Crockett is a disciplined speaker, she thought about and meant every word in that speech questionseverything May 2025 #164

Are you saying that you knew what she was thinking, and as a result, you are accusing a Democratic lawmaker of Doodley May 2025 #171

Addressing an adult male you don't know of another race as 'boy' is intended to be offensive Bonx May 2025 #150

I hope MorbidButterflyTat May 2025 #153

Would you say that if someone called Barack Obama "boy"? milestogo May 2025 #177

Really? Cirsium May 2025 #195

White boy, cracker and honky just as offensive as names people call doc03 May 2025 #154

M'Eh! ProfessorGAC May 2025 #169

I'm a big advocate of the "other shoe test" WarGamer May 2025 #170

False equivalence Cirsium May 2025 #190

I want to share another perspective ecstatic May 2025 #178

Hats off to Jasmine Crocket for getting a huge response on DU. This white boy approves. . OAITW r.2.0 May 2025 #182

I'm more offended that my two democratic white boy senators have voted for 10 & 8 of Trump's noms. CrispyQ May 2025 #186

Krasnov offends me. Every MAGAtMotherfucker offends me. "White Boy" not so much Stinky The Clown May 2025 #188

I'm not offended by it Blue Owl May 2025 #189

Is this Democratic Underground SocialDemocrat61 May 2025 #193

What an eye-opener Cirsium May 2025 #197

Guess what... appmanga May 2025 #198