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3. Pointing out facts and confirmed statements by someone is not "bashing."

Wed Mar 18, 2015, 04:02 PM

Mar 2015

If someone posted this by Condoleeza Rice, is this "bashing?"

"We need a common enemy to unite us."

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Azealia Banks really makes an ass of herself... [View all] Archae Mar 2015 OP

It's bash a black woman day! Part 2!! bravenak Mar 2015 #1

I see that, however DonCoquixote Mar 2015 #2

White singers also say stupid shit. bravenak Mar 2015 #6

Agree 100%. Archae Mar 2015 #10

Exactly. cwydro Mar 2015 #108

Maybe I'm missing something, but B2G Mar 2015 #13

Quit using logic. hifiguy Mar 2015 #79

It doesn't. But when you do it over and over again, conspicuously, it might make one wonder. nomorenomore08 Mar 2015 #92

point made DonCoquixote Mar 2015 #14

I have issues with Lil Kim and Pharrell myself. bravenak Mar 2015 #37

nothing wrong with having issues DonCoquixote Mar 2015 #96

So true. bravenak Mar 2015 #97

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Out of curiosity, can you name any of these non-bashed white singers? Orrex Mar 2015 #106

No need. bravenak Mar 2015 #111

Well, what kind of response is appropriate? Orrex Mar 2015 #117

Asking yourselves if she has reason to feel that way and why. bravenak Mar 2015 #119

Ok, that's fair. Orrex Mar 2015 #126

I watched DU long before I joined. bravenak Mar 2015 #128

"DU decided" hfojvt Mar 2015 #113

I never bash Sarah Palin myself. bravenak Mar 2015 #125

Unless someone is bashing actual policy or marym625 Mar 2015 #127

She was an idiot on abortion and gay rights, tho. bravenak Mar 2015 #129

attending the rallies? marym625 Mar 2015 #131

The DU bash a black person rallies. bravenak Mar 2015 #132

yeah. It's not 1972 anymore :) marym625 Mar 2015 #138

Pointing out facts and confirmed statements by someone is not "bashing." Archae Mar 2015 #3

No. Enjoy yourself. bravenak Mar 2015 #8

So black women can do no wrong. Archae Mar 2015 #17

Who ever said they can do no wrong? bravenak Mar 2015 #41

Terms like "Uncle Tom" and "Aunt Jemina" seemed to be used almost exclusively by Black people, as a ARMYofONE Mar 2015 #51

It happens here. bravenak Mar 2015 #65

you and others do the exact same thing with Israel. Mosby Mar 2015 #75

do what? NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #76

DU has an obsession with Israel Mosby Mar 2015 #80

You mean with BIBI? Yes, I hate the motherfucker, but I love the Israeli people NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #83

That's great, I feel the same way Mosby Mar 2015 #89

We really should have a Turkey/Cypriot group Capt. Obvious Mar 2015 #137

Turkish occupation of Cyprus is no biggie right? Mosby Mar 2015 #147

You know, when the USA is giving billions a year to any of those countries, maybe there will be Spider Jerusalem Mar 2015 #146

I call them uncle toms? bravenak Mar 2015 #78

You post an awful lot about Israel Mosby Mar 2015 #84

Not as much as most IP posters. bravenak Mar 2015 #87

You tell me Mosby Mar 2015 #90

I met a girl from palestine. bravenak Mar 2015 #91

Interesting Mosby Mar 2015 #93

No problem. bravenak Mar 2015 #94

Hmm... whatchamacallit Mar 2015 #5

Not like this. bravenak Mar 2015 #11

Ok wait whatchamacallit Mar 2015 #22

Not you in particular. bravenak Mar 2015 #40

Stupidity is color-blind. Archae Mar 2015 #7

Yes. I watched DU call him Uncle Tom, Uncle ben. bravenak Mar 2015 #18

I don't. Archae Mar 2015 #19

Many people even here find nothing wrong with that. bravenak Mar 2015 #24

So being critical of a black asshole is automatically racist? Archae Mar 2015 #27

I'm talking about calling people racist shit like Uncle Tom and Aunt Jemima. bravenak Mar 2015 #34

You're the only person repeating those insults on this thread CJCRANE Mar 2015 #73

So what? bravenak Mar 2015 #74

I just think it's better to alert on individuals who use those terms CJCRANE Mar 2015 #81

I think as the only black person it's my job to notice and make sure everyone knows I notice. bravenak Mar 2015 #85

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No - just the opposite. NaturalHigh Mar 2015 #9

Blah. bravenak Mar 2015 #12

LOL...okay. NaturalHigh Mar 2015 #16

I don't know Azelia Banks. I don't know what she looks like or how she makes a living Sheepshank Mar 2015 #15

This is not the first thread about her and won't be the last. bravenak Mar 2015 #21

Who the hell is "Iggy?" Archae Mar 2015 #23

Iggy Azalea. bravenak Mar 2015 #26

If she's a racist like you say, then she deserves being slammed. Archae Mar 2015 #30

Nobody is gonna treat Iggy this way. bravenak Mar 2015 #32

Now you are catching on... NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #77

A talented rapper that some don't want to rap for the same reason Matterate Mar 2015 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author Sheepshank Mar 2015 #25

After the last time. bravenak Mar 2015 #29

clearly there is more going on than meets the eye Sheepshank Mar 2015 #38

That would be great if everyone did that. bravenak Mar 2015 #39

Really? NaturalHigh Mar 2015 #107

Azalea Banks has reasons for feeling the way she does. bravenak Mar 2015 #110

1) As I said, Azalea Banks has a group of dedicated defenders. NaturalHigh Mar 2015 #112

You missed it then. bravenak Mar 2015 #114

sorry but that looks like a huge double standard hfojvt Mar 2015 #121

Are you the guy that got pissed that a 'stupid' woman got a job over him? bravenak Mar 2015 #123

I gave a couple of examples like that hfojvt Mar 2015 #141

That was why I stopped paying attention. bravenak Mar 2015 #142

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Iggy Azalea seems to be your answer to all things concerning Azalea Banks. NaturalHigh Mar 2015 #45

This all started over Iggy on DU. bravenak Mar 2015 #54

I think there were plenty of racist and sexist comments about Iggy Azalea. NaturalHigh Mar 2015 #59

The DU community hid the post calling Banks a bitch even though the poster used asterisks Nuclear Unicorn Mar 2015 #103

One of them should change their names.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Mar 2015 #63

LOL...I would watch Iggy Azalea dance with Jennifer Lopez if they were named Bert and Ernie. NaturalHigh Mar 2015 #64

Meh, Iggy is no JLo ProudToBeBlueInRhody Mar 2015 #66

Hey - I see what you did there! NaturalHigh Mar 2015 #68

What she looks like IS how she makes a living. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2015 #115

Just substitute Justin Bieber if it makes you feel better MosheFeingold Mar 2015 #28

It is getting pretty blatant... nt BklnDem75 Mar 2015 #31

Umm hmm. bravenak Mar 2015 #35

no kidding. I mean really, why would anyone care what she says. cali Mar 2015 #42

I really cannot stand her, but this goes on for days with her. bravenak Mar 2015 #44

I think the current very long thread about her and this one cali Mar 2015 #49

This thing with her started when you took a break after all the antisemitism. bravenak Mar 2015 #50

When Ted Nugent says something stupid, three or four threads pop up at a time about it ProudToBeBlueInRhody Mar 2015 #53

I don't think there are threads about him with over 350 responses. cali Mar 2015 #56

Because no one attempts to defend him ProudToBeBlueInRhody Mar 2015 #58

Exactly. NaturalHigh Mar 2015 #71

Banks calls gay men 'fag**ts' and even uses the quaint term 'fag**try' as in Bluenorthwest Mar 2015 #109

Geez! What century does she live in? I'm surprised she didn't throw "buggery" in there as well. Coventina Mar 2015 #136

Every day is 'Bash Stupid People' Day... This particular stupid person happens to be black... Oktober Mar 2015 #46

When is bash YOU day, again? bravenak Mar 2015 #48

By all means... Oktober Mar 2015 #69

I don't have to agree with her to notice a pattern of behavior in others. bravenak Mar 2015 #70

This isn't about the First Amendment. NaturalHigh Mar 2015 #86

That's fine. bravenak Mar 2015 #88

And everytime ANYONE says something this stupid Kelvin Mace Mar 2015 #52

How dare she be angry at a country that has treated her and her family and ancestors like NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #55

Ok, so where does calling people "fags" come from? n/m ProudToBeBlueInRhody Mar 2015 #57

IDK, terrible thing if she said it. Your point? NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #60

People are calling her a homophobe because she deserves it ProudToBeBlueInRhody Mar 2015 #61

Let me help you. NO, homophobia is horrible. NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #62

Since when do you get to tell people when they are or are not allowed to speak? Nuclear Unicorn Mar 2015 #105

I would never tell you to shut up, what would I do for entertainment around here without NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #116

You never addressed why calling-out Banks' homophobia is racist. Nuclear Unicorn Mar 2015 #118

I think it was only "bash a black women" day for some people. hughee99 Mar 2015 #120

I love when white people call black people racist. It's funny. Clean hands and all. bravenak Mar 2015 #122

I love when people are willing to defend any idiot based on nothing more than skin color or gender. hughee99 Mar 2015 #133

I love when people do no research on a person and jump on a bandwagon. bravenak Mar 2015 #134

And I love it when people defend one stupid statement by complaining that hughee99 Mar 2015 #135

Are black women off-limits for bashing, then? tabasco Mar 2015 #124

By a bunch of white only folks? bravenak Mar 2015 #130

LOL tabasco Mar 2015 #144

I like when you call me that. It seems proper and correct. bravenak Mar 2015 #145

By all means, my liege! tabasco Mar 2015 #148

Anyone want ranch dressing with their word salad? Rex Mar 2015 #4

Racist, homophobic, and talentless. Matterate Mar 2015 #20

Talent is subjective Brother Buzz Mar 2015 #47

I'm no atheist(or a fan of modern atheism for that matter), but her arguments don't quite hold up... AverageJoe90 Mar 2015 #43

That April Playboy interviewed Cheney, too. countryjake Mar 2015 #67

There are about five threads related to what Cheney said in Playboy on the first page of GD alone ProudToBeBlueInRhody Mar 2015 #72

This is so outrageous that I don't give a damn Bad Thoughts Mar 2015 #82

*yawns* sakabatou Mar 2015 #95

I see your Dr. Cox and raise you about a million Number23 Mar 2015 #101

Yep. sakabatou Mar 2015 #102

the idea that you would get upset about the opinions expressed TheSarcastinator Mar 2015 #98

Jesus freak? That is rather demeaning. hrmjustin Mar 2015 #99

I don't like it either but I've learned to let it roll off my back. NaturalHigh Mar 2015 #104

Oh my! JustAnotherGen Mar 2015 #139

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