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chervilant

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48. Yeah, well,

Mon Apr 11, 2016, 08:55 PM

Apr 2016

even if you're not familiar with the racial slur inherent in "cpt" or "cp" time, denying or minimizing the racism in this offensive "joke" is indefensible.

Good luck supporting a candidate who continues to act in manners unbecoming.

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Hillary Clinton and Bill de Blasio make a cringeworthy �colored people time� joke at New York... [View all] agracie Apr 2016 OP

Well that went over like a dead fish. TM99 Apr 2016 #1

It's offensive and outrageous with the deep, violent racism rising daily in this country appalachiablue Apr 2016 #28

Yes, it is was. TM99 Apr 2016 #30

Lower: like pus that infects the mucous that cruds up the fungus that feeds on the dead fish. Bodych Apr 2016 #38

They are politicians: not profeesonal entertainer: lighten up lewebley3 Apr 2016 #76

politician humor redruddyred Apr 2016 #2

It seemed staged, therefore it was given forethought - which makes it even worse ! agracie Apr 2016 #33

It was staged. The delivery could not have seemed less natural if they tried. merrily Apr 2016 #55

That joke would guarantee a hide on DU. arcane1 Apr 2016 #3

no it wouldn't redruddyred Apr 2016 #4

The OP would guarantee a lock in GD. KamaAina Apr 2016 #22

Locked for being a P discussion in GD instead of being in GDP. eom Festivito Apr 2016 #47

Well that was awkward. n/t npk Apr 2016 #5

Will the real Hillary, please stand up. phazed0 Apr 2016 #6

like trying to talk about the peanut gallery as a term PatrynXX Apr 2016 #8

Same here sarge43 Apr 2016 #13

All that was missing was the watermelon, banjo, 'loose shoes' & Minstrel Show. appalachiablue Apr 2016 #20

Yes, it was shorthand for all that. zentrum Apr 2016 #27

Faux-hip 'fans' need to be jerked up into reality & history, fast. Same for Neo-Nazi hipsters (?). appalachiablue Apr 2016 #32

I heard "cautious politician time." What did you hear? Gomez163 Apr 2016 #7

That was the "punchline" of the joke. If you missed it, it was because it wasn't funny. phazed0 Apr 2016 #9

I think maybe only desperate Bernie Bros heard something more. Gomez163 Apr 2016 #10

You're good at acting naive on the internets Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2016 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author Ed Suspicious Apr 2016 #16

The mayor said CP Time. Hillary said Cautious politician time. pangaia Apr 2016 #23

It may be thoughtless but it is hardly "sick".We've all been guilty virgogal Apr 2016 #42

Hillary does it every day, even when it is in the script. pangaia Apr 2016 #43

Hahaha! Bangbangdem Apr 2016 #51

No, the black guy onstage with them heard it and voiced his disapproval. agracie Apr 2016 #34

The black guy onstage? oberliner Apr 2016 #41

No. retrowire Apr 2016 #35

exactly Locrian Apr 2016 #44

Those who are out of touch would think it's hilarious. retrowire Apr 2016 #46

Well, how clever and original, chervilant Apr 2016 #49

What? Bangbangdem Apr 2016 #50

i saw bill point his finger in hillary's general direction redruddyred Apr 2016 #65

Are you fucking kidding me??????? liberalnarb Apr 2016 #73

This "bernie-bro" is a grandmother of four me b zola Apr 2016 #81

The word you are seeking is "obtuse" Android3.14 Apr 2016 #26

Yeah, well, chervilant Apr 2016 #48

Na, this is Not cool but tasteless, offensive garbage said while in our highly racist, appalachiablue Apr 2016 #11

Bet you a dollar the corp media will never show this Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2016 #14

They have to and need to expose this kind of ugly insider 'Charity fundraiser reality'... appalachiablue Apr 2016 #24

I didn't have a clue what it meant. I'm guessing one needs to live with that kind of Ed Suspicious Apr 2016 #19

This can't be put on whites who may live around and condone racist language and action. appalachiablue Apr 2016 #45

I read in the Salon article he is an actor from the play "Hamilton". agracie Apr 2016 #36

Servile black prop actor? oberliner Apr 2016 #56

How many people who see this skit realize that Odom is a professional actor? appalachiablue Apr 2016 #57

Everyone in the audience oberliner Apr 2016 #58

That still doesn't make it right, for high level public officials to particpate in something appalachiablue Apr 2016 #59

The Inner Circle show is a tradition dating back to 1923 oberliner Apr 2016 #60

Well That Does It AND Changes Everything! I can't count the number of plays I've read appalachiablue Apr 2016 #61

Do you not understand what the event was? oberliner Apr 2016 #62

A performance at The Globe? No? Got it, a roast, parodies, skits, etc. Doesn't change a thing appalachiablue Apr 2016 #63

I am just trying to provide context that might be helpful oberliner Apr 2016 #64

I got 'the broader context' of the event up front. Again, hope you realize the wide appalachiablue Apr 2016 #68

Gotta wonder Iwillnevergiveup Apr 2016 #67

No politician would have touched an asinine inside-elite theater ditty like that now or appalachiablue Apr 2016 #72

Oh, isn't she just so cute? Duval Apr 2016 #15

They can get away with it because polls show that more than 2/3 of the people of color . . . DrBulldog Apr 2016 #17

So you say "2/3 of the people of color" show "such unbelievable ignorance"... SunSeeker Apr 2016 #39

no but you are redruddyred Apr 2016 #66

Awww those poor unfortunate minorities, if only they were as smart as you. giftedgirl77 Apr 2016 #54

Hear that uncomfortable silence? Android3.14 Apr 2016 #18

It has Goldman Sachs rolling on the floor Geronimoe Apr 2016 #21

Wow. Way to Patronize. zentrum Apr 2016 #25

Dammit Bill maindawg Apr 2016 #29

I wonder how many southern AA's wish they could change their vote Cassiopeia Apr 2016 #31

The tragic truth that I've been pondering for months. What fraud and a shame... appalachiablue Apr 2016 #37

She's a horrible candidate... AzDar Apr 2016 #40

Sure... realmirage Apr 2016 #52

Oh, goodie! chervilant Apr 2016 #71

HRC displays yet again more presidential gravitas. chapdrum Apr 2016 #53

"Cringe-worthy" as a descriptor Iwillnevergiveup Apr 2016 #69

Anyone else object to the gold coat? Looks like they melted gold... Peace Patriot Apr 2016 #70

Appropriate for an empress. Helen Borg Apr 2016 #78

Curious this did not happen before South Carolina! Helen Borg Apr 2016 #74

Excellent point, wouldn't That have been a Clinton awakening! appalachiablue Apr 2016 #75

I want her labs, from her concussion. This was just too stupid. ViseGrip Apr 2016 #77

This kind of sickness is what is wrong with society today. RoccoR5955 Apr 2016 #79

Another Made-Up Story with No Legs . . . Gamecock Lefty Apr 2016 #80