Curious.....

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Curious.....
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Thu, 04-12-2007 - 6:22pm

I've been thinking about the recent discussion about "opinions" and the Imus case comes to mind as an example, an extreme example for sure...but an example none the less.


Here's a link to one of the many stories about this issue


http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/TV/04/09/imus.ap/index.html?eref=ew?cid=CNN+Showbiz+Feed


So is it true, if someone

PumpkinAngel

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In reply to: pumpkinangel
Wed, 04-18-2007 - 2:58pm

As I stated, rap artists may be racists, they may not be racists, I have not chosen to explore this subtheme at this time. It is not related to the Imus issue at hand, but it may be an interesting subthread that some may wish to pursue. The fact that you want to inject rappers into whether Imus is a racist does not mean I have to respond in kind - I will continue to pursue the subject of the main thread.

Gotcha. But we're not discussing you, unless you are a racist who is the spokensperson for all racists.

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In reply to: pumpkinangel
Wed, 04-18-2007 - 3:01pm

Yes, I know you have stated that she relates to the op, just curious as to seeing how she relates to the op.

PumpkinAngel

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In reply to: pumpkinangel
Wed, 04-18-2007 - 3:02pm

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Yes it does relate. You are calling Imus a racist for using what you call a racist remark. Rappers use the N word all the time, and this has been called a racist remark.

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No you dont. But it is a valid point.

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Would you apologize for calling Imus a racist?

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In reply to: pumpkinangel
Wed, 04-18-2007 - 3:02pm

It's not a mistake on my part, the op clearly states that Imus was an example of what I was talking about.

PumpkinAngel

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In reply to: pumpkinangel
Wed, 04-18-2007 - 3:20pm

I think a lot of things are funny. The fact that Blonde jokes is an issue for you is funny.


I am so with you on that.

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Registered: 08-08-2006
In reply to: pumpkinangel
Wed, 04-18-2007 - 3:55pm

It is a tangential point in the Imus debate. Imus represents the case for institutional racism, rappers are definitely something else, definitely debatable in some context. You may wish to explore this in the "taking back language" subthread. It is not a pertinent point in the Imus debate, it is a red herring to the main thread at hand.

Why - he made racist comments and apologized for them. Why do I have to apologize, please enlighten?

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In reply to: pumpkinangel
Wed, 04-18-2007 - 4:42pm
You asked me if I knew what went on in your son's elementary school. My comments make perfect sense in response to that.
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In reply to: pumpkinangel
Wed, 04-18-2007 - 4:44pm
Read the previous posts for context.
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In reply to: pumpkinangel
Wed, 04-18-2007 - 4:45pm
I'm glad you never do anything that you consider wrong towards others. The rest of us just aren't that perfect.
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In reply to: pumpkinangel
Wed, 04-18-2007 - 4:47pm
I was laughing at myself.

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