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I am really getting sick of some people claiming that black people can do/say whatever they want and never pay any consequences. Give me a break! Have you people been living under a rock? Have any of you ever heard of Isaiah Washington? He made an anti-gay remark about his colleague back in 2007. He was promptly fired from Grey's Anatomy, and barely had any acting gigs since then. I think Grey's actually invited him back recently for a cameo on their show. But the point is, he certainly paid consequences for his ignorant remark. Tracy Morgan got in trouble for saying ignorant things about gay people. Whoopi Goldberg lost her Slim Fast endorsement deal when she made jokes about George Bush at a Kerry fundraiser. Rapper Rick Ross lost his Reebok endorsement over controversial lyrics pertaining to rape. Tiger Woods lost multiple endorsements after his infidelity scandal. Kobe lost some endorsement deals when he was accused of sexual assault. Teyana Taylor lost her Adidas endorsement when she posted tweets making fun of domestic violence. And do I even need to mention Michael Vick?
This is far from an exhaustive list, but it is more than enough to prove that the claim that black people get away with everything is pure bullsh*t. So please, PLEASE spare me the "poor innocent persecuted white person/those mean old black people" routine. How much trouble any of these people get into (regardless of race) usually boils down to one thing -- how much money does their employer or sponsor think they're going to lose by continuing to do business with the person. That's it. If enough noise is made AND if they think the person is going to make them lose a significant amount of money, then chances are high that the powers that be will sever ties with the offender. Otherwise, they may be asked to make an apology and sometimes it doesn't even reach that point. If they don't think the person is going to cost them money, then going after the person is simply not high on their to do list.
I have said many times, for example, I think Georgia must have the fattest people on the planet. Its a true and honest observation. Why couldn't I say this on TV?
You could say that. No problem. However once you start insulting people the line should be crossed.
Let's say a white commentator is discussing black crime in any random city -- let's say they then get a little light hearted and with a smile say "yeah, I went into the inner city and as soon as I got off the bus a group of thuggish looking group of black guys walked toward me...I didn't know if I should grab my wallet or run". Some people could laugh at that right?
Lol I love Charles Barkley-
always have
He pulls no punches & has never
tried to be politically correct.....
Plus, he really doesn't care
about criticism-
he's a controversial,
outspoken dude
who I admire
I agree. Also he didn't really call any specific people fat. He said SA was was a gold mine for Weight Watchers and there were some 'big ole women there.' There are probably some 'big ole guys' there as well. I don't think it is any secret that obesity is an issue in this country. It's one of Michelle Obama's causes because it is a big issue--no pun intended.
I agree. Also he didn't really call any specific people fat. He said SA was was a gold mine for Weight Watchers and there were some 'big ole women there.' There are probably some 'big ole guys' there as well. I don't think it is any secret that obesity is an issue in this country. It's one of Michelle Obama's causes because it is a big issue--no pun intended.
Once again - obesity being an issue is seperate from a guy making fun of fat people and laughing about it with his buddies on national TV.
Autism is an issue too, but can I make fun of autistic kids on TV?
I don't think he should be fired nor do I think he should be forced to apologize. We are becoming a nation of watchdogs and thin-skinned sissies who look for reasons to be insulted. When we don't like something someone says our first instinct is to make it go away. People need to toughen up and lighten up. No pun intended on the "lighten up". Besides who is Barkley, just another mouth-breathing idiot basketball player with an opinion.
I don't think he should be fired nor do I think he should be forced to apologize. We are becoming a nation of watchdogs and thin-skinned sissies who look for reasons to be insulted. When we don't like something someone says our first instinct is to make it go away. People need to toughen and and lighten up. No pun intended on the "lighten up".
If one can be fired, fined $2.5M and robbed of possessions for not wanting their GF taking pictures with blacks, surely one can be fired for bully tactics toward people's looks.
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