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The mayor of a small city in Washington reportedly admitted that he called President Barack Obama "monkey man" and first lady Michelle Obama "gorilla face," but says he will not resign over the racist comments.
"Gorilla face Michelle, can't disagree with that," Patrick Rushing, mayor of Airway Heights, reportedly wrote in a Facebook post. "The woman is not attractive except to monkey man Barack. Check out them ears. LOL."
"Gorilla face Michelle, can't disagree with that," Patrick Rushing, mayor of Airway Heights, reportedly wrote in a Facebook post. "The woman is not attractive except to monkey man Barack. Check out them ears. LOL."
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He's an idiot. His comments help no one.
Since when are comments supposed to help someone. Comments by their very nature are simply an expression of the right of freedom of speech.
Just as a side note, you called the guy an idiot. I doubt your comment helped anyone either so, I guess it's a kind of "Pot, meet Kettle" kind of thing. [:D]
quote:Originally posted by skicat
He's an idiot. His comments help no one.
Since when are comments supposed to help someone. Comments by their very nature are simply an expression of the right of freedom of speech.
Just as a side note, you called the guy an idiot. I doubt your comment helped anyone either so, I guess it's a kind of "Pot, meet Kettle" kind of thing. [:D]
Since his choice in how to exercise his freedom of speech resulted in a stronger position for those he attempted to criticize, then branding him an idiot is fitting.
The difference between my comment and his is not hard to see, but it does require some thought.
Brad Steele
It is interesting the Obama makes racism statements after Charleston but with a Muslim, he reserves judgement. Obama can't even call him a Muslim.
Obama's racist statements were cause for pause and comment for sometime but now, they are looked on and accepted by most as just 'Folks being folks" or just a politician doing what politicians do thus making his racist statements acceptable in the eyes of "Main stream media"
Remember the "To big to fail" debacle with GM and banks awhile back. Well, Obama's handlers have applied that line of thinking to Obama and between the progressives and the "low information voters" in society, it's worked like a charm thus far.
Twenty four dollars worth of Shiny trinkets and bits of colored glass were used by the Dutch to flim-flam the American Indian out of Staten Island back in 1624 much the same way Snap cards and other government handouts have robbed the people of this country of their pride and individuality.
Crap, I've jumped the reservation and gone off and hijacked the subject completely.
Sorry
He's an *. Same as whoever the * was that came up with the chimp face for George Bush.
Whos an *?quote:Originally posted by ChrisInTempe
He's an *. Same as whoever the * was that came up with the chimp face for George Bush.
Patrick Rushing. The name given in the OP.
I do not know the name of the person who came up with the chimpanzee face for GW Bush. But he, she or it was an * too.
quote:Originally posted by woodshed87
Whos an *?quote:Originally posted by ChrisInTempe
He's an *. Same as whoever the * was that came up with the chimp face for George Bush.
Patrick Rushing. The name given in the OP.
I do not know the name of the person who came up with the chimpanzee face for GW Bush. But he, she or it was an * too.
Chris
People of all political persuasions have used caricatures and political cartoons to make their feelings known since Colonial days here in the States.
I'm somewhat interested to know where you draw the line between acceptable carticature and when someone crosses the line and become an *.
I would expect that your answer would be totally subjective and everyone here might well draw a different line or, no line at all if they believe in the First Amendment.
I can't think of a single political figure of note that hasn't been the butt of a less than flattering picture or cartoon.
It goes with the job sir.
Politicians should stick to the facts, dammit.
And call it what it is.
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Chris
People of all political persuasions have used caricatures and political cartoons to make their feelings known since Colonial days here in the States.
I'm somewhat interested to know where you draw the line between acceptable caricature and when someone crosses the line and become an *.
I would expect that your answer would be totally subjective and everyone here might well draw a different line or, no line at all if they believe in the First Amendment.
I can't think of a single political figure of note that hasn't been the butt of a less than flattering picture or cartoon.
It goes with the job sir.
I would not censor nor otherwise punish anyone by force of law, regulation or government action of any sort. Certainly not that. I would not have wanted it done against the scurrilous dogs that besmirched George Washington and other Founders in their day, I would not want it done today either.
Their freedom to behave badly is protected as it should be.
By "behave badly" I mean persons in positions of leadership. They claim to be in our service, they should rise to the occasion. Not get down on their hands and knees and crawl in the filth of their own creation.
That is a weakness we could well afford to see our "leaders" leave behind.
Racism is racism.
Excusing is accusing.
Kim Kardashian looks like a baboon.
Arianna Grande looks like a gorilla.
Why is that not racism?
quote:Originally posted by p3skyking
quote:Originally posted by Barzillia
Racism is racism.
Excusing is accusing.
Kim Kardashian looks like a baboon.
Arianna Grande looks like a gorilla.
Why is that not racism?
Specious argument.
Hardly. By calling the comparison of a gorilla and Obama racist, you are acknowledging what scientist know, but never say.
We are in the same position today as we were when Cro-Magnon man walked the Earth with the Neanderthal.
Eventually the obsolete Neanderthal was bred out, but vestiges remain in the DNA record.
The missing link has always been staring us right in the face.
quote:Originally posted by Barzillia
quote:Originally posted by p3skyking
quote:Originally posted by Barzillia
Racism is racism.
Excusing is accusing.
Kim Kardashian looks like a baboon.
Arianna Grande looks like a gorilla.
Why is that not racism?
Specious argument.
Hardly. By calling the comparison of a gorilla and Obama racist, you are acknowledging what scientist know, but never say.
We are in the same position today as we were when Cro-Magnon man walked the Earth with the Neanderthal.
Eventually the obsolete Neanderthal was bred out, but vestiges remain in the DNA record.
The missing link has always been staring us right in the face.
Specious argument.
You must clearly and logically demonstrate why that is the case.
Many people would benefit from understanding that.
Saying 'Specious Argument' is a fancy way of saying 'Oh Huh!', and carries just as much intellectual weight, i.e. None.
As the species evolved, it began its migration out of Africa.
Not sure if this helps the conversation.
Don
Brad Steele
Seriously, Obama is an evil genius. I am 100% positive his goal has been the destruction of this once great country. You cannot say he isn't doing a great job of obtaining his goal.[:(!]
My debate coach always said that you do not win an argument by saying the other guy's argument is bad.
You must clearly and logically demonstrate why that is the case.
Many people would benefit from understanding that.
Saying 'Specious Argument' is a fancy way of saying 'Oh Huh!', and carries just as much intellectual weight, i.e. None.
Out of context I would tend to agree with you.
In context of the remarks it referenced, it was a correct response made without resorting to the more colorful language it deserves.
Politicians should stick to the facts, dammit.
Lamont, call the zoo! I've just spotted a gorilla-faced uglymopottamus!
--Fred G. Sanford
Lamont, call the zoo! I've just spotted a gorilla-faced uglymopottamus!
--Fred G. Sanford
They walk among us...