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03-05-2009, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Lovehound
Only a retard wouldn't be able to put it together that White House + Black president + watermelons = a racial slight. This might pass for humor person to person (depending on the recipient), but it would likely get an employee in trouble if sent by company email, and it is totally inexcusable and unforgivable for a person in public office.
Anybody who thinks otherwise is living in a different century.
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Well said, thank you.
You know, with all the mandatory "sensitvity and cultural awareness" training that we get here in California, you KNOW that he KNEW better and did it anyway! 
Glad he is leaving, as he should. 
An elected official or public servant or anyone in a position of power or leadership or representation of others should be held to a higher standard. His/her actions should be above reproach and beyond even the appearance of impropriety. 
At least this is what I was taught, and what I believe. |
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03-06-2009, 12:35 AM
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I don't get it.
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The joke is that now a black man is in the White House, so some things will be different.. not funny even once I did get it. |
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03-06-2009, 04:50 AM
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Of course this was inappropriate for a person in his position, but why does it seem like everyone is on a witch hunt lately? What happened to having a sense of humor and not labeling every crack racist or bigoted? Truth be known, we would all get in trouble if our private conversations were taped and broadcast for the world to hear. So why are we so unforgiving of others who just make stupid comments sometimes? A joke about watermelon on the White House lawn is hardly a huge offense. So what if black people are known for liking watermelon?! Oooh watermelon!!! Black comedians rag on white people all the time, and say far worse, and I don't bat a lash.
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03-06-2009, 05:50 AM
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He was stupid for doing that but he shouldnt of resigned.People need to realize we all make dumb mistakes.His mistake was actually tame compared to what we have seen politicians do,but the no sense of humor people think different.Yawnz......
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03-06-2009, 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by City Boy
He thinks a flag that represents continual support of slavery a beautiful "battle flag". How he has so many rep points is amazing. This forum is full of racists like him. If you go to the politics forum you'll understand his support.
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How easy you left coasters are to incite!!! Its like pulling strings on puppets! I love this place!! |
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03-06-2009, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by eagle7
He was stupid for doing that but he shouldnt of resigned.People need to realize we all make dumb mistakes.His mistake was actually tame compared to what we have seen politicians do,but the no sense of humor people think different.Yawnz......
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thank you very much, again, I will say, loosen up guys..Even though I agree he should not have sent it on to anyone, it wasn't that awful. I have seen worse and heard worse. If everyone has to watch everything they say in today's world we are living in a pretty scary climate...
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03-06-2009, 07:47 AM
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Can I make fun of the Presidents white half? Would that be okay? Please?Please?  |
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03-06-2009, 11:00 AM
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Can I make fun of the Presidents white half? Would that be okay? Please?Please? |
No. Oreo jokes are just as not funny. |
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03-06-2009, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by sonarrat
No. Oreo jokes are just as not funny.
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03-17-2009, 09:34 PM
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Of course you can! It is a sad day when a white man associates watermelons with blacks, especially a Mayor in this day and age but I received a text message on my phone and instead of a watermelon patch it has the logo of KFC sign and even a drive-thru at the White House.
Capt. Dan you better watch what you say, remember you live in "WHITE"ville ,TN some of those sensitive people of color may deem you as being bigoted!HA! HA!HA!
I really like these people refer to sensitivity and cultural awareness, are they trying to say if we stereotype a black person we "WHITEY" has to go to some sort of re-education camp?
Sounds to me like what the North Vietnameese did to the citizens of South Vietnam in the 1970"s,it's called BRAINWASHING PEOPLES MINDS!!!!!
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