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Behind the Aegis

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6. I didn't care much for this piece.

Mon Feb 9, 2015, 03:04 AM

Feb 2015

While I can certainly appreciate the author's POV, it isn't right to expect someone to think/believe/want the same things you do because you share the same ethnicity (or what have you). I know when I was younger, I felt the same about gay actors; now, if they are active, great, if not, that's fine too...as long as they don't work against us. The piece also seemed like it was a bit of a hit piece, likely because she doesn't like that Kaling isn't living up to the author's standards. It is also interesting to see the "assimilation" issues from another group, especially given that is a big topic among Jews.

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TPM: Why Mindy Kaling Refuses to Talk about Race�and Why I Care So Much [View all] RandySF Feb 2015 OP

IDK about her but the people I respect the least are A-political or liberals becoming NoJusticeNoPeace Feb 2015 #1

I try not to let politics get in the way unless they are assholes. RandySF Feb 2015 #2

I understand that but for instance when I learned about Clint, who I adored of course NoJusticeNoPeace Feb 2015 #3

Funny, I think Clint is a far bigger asshole than Bruce AndreaCG Feb 2015 #4

Willis once blamed higher movie ticket prices on union set workers. RandySF Feb 2015 #5

I didn't care much for this piece. Behind the Aegis Feb 2015 #6

The piece was interesting, but I agree not that flattering of Kailing davidpdx Feb 2015 #7

She's a damn hoot and the show is very funny! Behind the Aegis Feb 2015 #8

I may have to start watching it from the beginning davidpdx Feb 2015 #9