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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Bill Cosby, Bill Clinton and Cornel West walk into a bar [View all]reddread
(6,896 posts)5. I think its unfortunate when skin color is a factor, but
sometimes polite company will extend the benefit to experienced individuals
and not excoriate them for simply having an opinion more informed than they may ever possess.
I mean, since when does a campaign capitalize on race and some fantasy of justice while telling BLM that "all lives matter" and expect to get over?
something stinks like a pile of dead fish.
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He's not well liked by many in the AA community. There was a huge debate here . . .
brush
May 2016
#178
being suddenly critical because he didn't get extra inaugural ball tickets isn't democratic....
bettyellen
May 2016
#4
no racial slur too disgusting to defend, eh? can't wait for sensible moderation to bust this shit up
bettyellen
May 2016
#20
Nig*arized is most certainly a slur. Obama supporters revile people because they are black? Do you
bettyellen
May 2016
#29
He used that word, despite you not quoting him accurately. And it is a goddamned slur.
bettyellen
May 2016
#33
I don't like any form of that word West used. West wanted access and power, and he got angry
bettyellen
May 2016
#36
You pretend it is not a racial slur, and we both know better. It's disgusting.
bettyellen
May 2016
#39
And thinks it is just a coincidence when 5/6 men are hired. Funny they think everything ELSE is
bettyellen
May 2016
#127
Really, have been told where my place is for all my life- and I still forget to stay there. My bad!
bettyellen
May 2016
#145
That is a repulsive stereotyped accusation - it's not any less racist because you're trying to hang
bettyellen
May 2016
#64
Someone actually referenced a black show runner's interview to defend this shit.....
bettyellen
May 2016
#100
I said he was "angry at Obama" and so chose to slur him. That is not to say who or what West is
bettyellen
May 2016
#153
"West wanted access and power, and he got angry when Obama gave him neither." Did not say
bettyellen
May 2016
#175
How else to explain Americas- "niggerisation"? & West explained very well in his interviews.
Sunlei
May 2016
#93
Not excusing the use of the word to describe our first black president. You go ahead though.
bettyellen
May 2016
#94
Even Pres. O said,"it’s not just a matter of it not being polite to say ‘nigger’ in public"
Sunlei
May 2016
#95
You're sure PBO was fine with being compared to racist murderer Zimmerman and "house negros"?
bettyellen
May 2016
#155
People have said much worse, he's used to it.For sure Mr. West lost his connection to free tickets.
Sunlei
May 2016
#157
West said Obama is "n**gerized" -- meaning "afraid and scared and intimidated" when dealing with
pnwmom
May 2016
#199
I haven't received word back ... and, frankly, had forgotten about it ...
1StrongBlackMan
May 2016
#190
This is a moderated site with community standards. Enforcement of which might upset you.
bettyellen
May 2016
#40
Calling Obama some form of nigger isn't just "criticiing" a Person of color.
uponit7771
May 2016
#112
Either form of any form of the word nigger isn't acceptable to progressives
uponit7771
May 2016
#123
No one is baffled as there was plenty of context- as in PBO as a "global George Zimmerman"
bettyellen
May 2016
#159
amen, there are people actually defending Cornell West on this and even contextually West was
uponit7771
May 2016
#133
I thought I had seen EVERYTHING on this site; but, "progressives" defending the use of the ...
1StrongBlackMan
May 2016
#146
RIGHT!! I've been saying for around 2 weeks the word "progressives" is starting to get a four letter
uponit7771
May 2016
#166
Thx for this !! I knew they would try this crap, I'm thrown back at how many are defending West
uponit7771
May 2016
#169
What the hell has happened to our party that we have those that don't like criticism and
rhett o rick
May 2016
#43
It's not the right wingers that bothers me. We could win w/o them. It's the turncoat
rhett o rick
May 2016
#84
Good way to put it. But like the bullies they are, the super-predator corporations would be nothing
rhett o rick
May 2016
#89
I know you will find this hard to believe, and won't even consider the fact that ...
1StrongBlackMan
May 2016
#45
When I first signed into DU, I was shocked at the prevalence of Anti-Obama attacks, I was so ashamed
Todays_Illusion
May 2016
#47
If a "messed up convention" is the alternative to bowing and scraping before the anointed queen,
rhett o rick
May 2016
#73
Someone made the same argument below, it appears if a black person said it, then no context is
bettyellen
May 2016
#71
defending the use of ni**er because rappers do it. THAT makes sense. to RWers.
bettyellen
May 2016
#30
You should listen to what Kenya Barris said on the issue recently on a Fresh Air broadcast. nt
Bonobo
May 2016
#61
AAs like Cornel West and Tavis Smiley, yes. They were bummed not be chosen as inner circle,
bettyellen
May 2016
#35
Actually it is because he didn't get chosen to be in his inner circle and his ego was crushed.
iandhr
May 2016
#49
That bit you quoted is pretty much exactly when black folks started giving Corny the side eye. And
Number23
May 2016
#74
What I find more than annoying is all the apologia from "progressives".
1StrongBlackMan
May 2016
#162
What the hell is with all the hate-flinging around here, period. This horse was flogged a year ago!
ancianita
May 2016
#37
Damned right. He is a major voice in the prophetic tradition. He is a model of progressive ideas
ancianita
May 2016
#41
According to friends of mine in NOLA and Chicago, it took awhile for African Americans to warm
ancianita
May 2016
#171
Really? When was the last time Dr. West found favor in Black Christian churches?
1StrongBlackMan
May 2016
#163
You tell me, since you imply that you know and I got something to prove here.
ancianita
May 2016
#170
No ... I, simply, asked when was the last time Dr. West was embraced by ...
1StrongBlackMan
May 2016
#172
2013, 2015, 2015, 2010. You can just click the links and read the dates. I've seen him twice,
ancianita
May 2016
#176
He's an academic, writer, social critic. They talk. The platform is talk. The Chief Exec and party
ancianita
May 2016
#182
I don't know, seems like you have more defense on West calling Obama some form of nigger than
uponit7771
May 2016
#119
Don't you know, POC can not insult other POC but, if they do, they must use PC language
Hiraeth
May 2016
#80
Calling Obama some form of nigger isn't just "insulting" a Person of color but it's not suprising
uponit7771
May 2016
#107
"real" progressivism isn't calling a PoC some form of nigger either but go ahead and trumpet the...
uponit7771
May 2016
#108
You look like a fool for trumpeting Katt, while you attempt to convince everyone
.99center
May 2016
#194
Red Herring, he calls Obama niggerized and mostly Sanders supporters trumpet him...
uponit7771
May 2016
#102
Irrelevant, calling Obama some form of nigger or supporting that person isn't progressive at all
uponit7771
May 2016
#106
I will fight for the right of anyone to say anything, as long as they arent lying.
reddread
May 2016
#109
Obama isn't any form of nigger, that is a damn lie so this post belies your position
uponit7771
May 2016
#111
I would rather the bigot learn that calling a PoC some form of nigger isn't acceptable at all
uponit7771
May 2016
#125
Yes. It. Is. You can't accuse someone except by agreed upon context. This whole conversation
ancianita
May 2016
#196
He was still wrong !!! Obama had talked about white supremacy even before he got elected !!!!
uponit7771
May 2016
#200
The whole laughable way that people here adhere to the narrow, Southern pejorative meaning
ancianita
May 2016
#202
West has been remarkably consistent in criticizing corporate-friendly politicians
RufusTFirefly
May 2016
#139
You don't know why West and Obama have fueded in the past?! ITS OVER SEATING ARRANGEMENTS!!
uponit7771
May 2016
#167
Wow! What a bowel-burst thread! I'll return to a civilized group:. The Gungeon. nt
Eleanors38
May 2016
#148
He is a genius. And just as eccentric, but a real genius. Can't help loving him. Brilliant.
pdsimdars
May 2016
#149
REAL progressives don't think its brilliant to call anyone any form of the word nigger, thats stupid
uponit7771
May 2016
#168
Who is denying a black scholar their opinion? And what is the specific mechanism used to deny that o
LanternWaste
May 2016
#185
You consistently allege bullying and racism, but you provide zero evidence
LanternWaste
May 2016
#188