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staggerleem

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15. Sorry, Rude, but you CAN say ANYTHING.

Tue Jan 20, 2015, 03:38 PM

Jan 2015

We allegedly have Freedom of Speech in this here country, and FOX News went to court to protect the right of the news media to LIE!

So, if you want to, you surely CAN say "Martin Luther King is on your side and then attempt to turn back the clock on voting rights, on affirmative action, on racial progress, on economic justice." You can even say that, "and then believe that everyone should be patient while your side evolves enough to accept change." You'd be lying through your teeth in the first instance, and you'd be an absolute hypocrite in the 2nd ... but there's nothing (other than, say, morality - a commodity in short supply in today's news media) to stop ANYBODY from saying crap like that.

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RUDE PUNDIT: You can't support Martin Luther King without a willingness to fuck some shit up. [View all] kpete Jan 2015 OP

Absolutely. And if laws are oppressing, then we may have to break some laws. rhett o rick Jan 2015 #1

I knew it wouldn't be long before ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #6

I agree with the OP and think it applies in more than one area. nm rhett o rick Jan 2015 #24

I know ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #25

Yeah, how often do you hear "no laws were broken" to defend all kinds of fucked up stuff whatchamacallit Jan 2015 #8

Dr. King was no shrinking violet n2doc Jan 2015 #2

Why is Dr King an ice cream cone? Seems like a little rude portrayal. 7962 Jan 2015 #5

Because that is how he is portrayed now- very non-threatening n2doc Jan 2015 #10

So ice cream is non threatening. Ok, I get it. But my ex wife would disagree. 7962 Jan 2015 #13

"Vanilla" is non-threatening. And they are presenting him as a vanilla ice cream cone. n/t ieoeja Jan 2015 #14

Why is he portrayed with a woman's hands and feet? Orrex Jan 2015 #17

See, thats what I was wondering; looking like hes dancing. But I guess to some, its funny! 7962 Jan 2015 #19

It's weird from start to finish. Orrex Jan 2015 #21

Well I'll be damned. We've got some crack investigators on DU!! NEVER seen one before. 7962 Jan 2015 #23

Yes, "vanilla" is used often to describe something bland or average. So, non-threatening works. 7962 Jan 2015 #20

Vanilla is blander than other flavors and is also accepted by (the favorite flavor) merrily Jan 2015 #26

His message - coopted, his image - sweet ice cream for the masses n/t whatchamacallit Jan 2015 #11

Off the charts awesome! n/t whatchamacallit Jan 2015 #9

Lol listened to a Rethug yesterday telling me MLK wouldn't have support Treyvon Martin Johonny Jan 2015 #3

I'm sure MLK would give Obama a tongue-lashing Demeter Jan 2015 #7

I'm going with that assumption... MrMickeysMom Jan 2015 #12

Intriguing Saucepan of Kerbango Jan 2015 #16

Got a link on that advisor thing re Al Sharpton? Kingofalldems Jan 2015 #27

Still waiting for that link about Mr. Sharpton. Kingofalldems Jan 2015 #28

Nope Saucepan of Kerbango Jan 2015 #29

So you just effing made it up. Kingofalldems Jan 2015 #30

Nope Saucepan of Kerbango Jan 2015 #31

Well I base my opinions on facts. Kingofalldems Jan 2015 #32

This is tedious Saucepan of Kerbango Jan 2015 #33

An advisor is someone on the payroll. Kingofalldems Jan 2015 #34

Bullshit Saucepan of Kerbango Jan 2015 #35

Please yourself. Kingofalldems Jan 2015 #37

Because Saucepan of Kerbango Jan 2015 #38

Sorry, Rude, but you CAN say ANYTHING. staggerleem Jan 2015 #15

Obviously anyone can *say* that crap. Orrex Jan 2015 #18

A fox affiliate was involved in that case, not foxnews. And lying was never the ruling. 7962 Jan 2015 #22

+1000 heaven05 Jan 2015 #4

Recommend.n/t Jefferson23 Jan 2015 #36