Will Sen. Perdue apologize for his racist remarks regarding Kamala Harris? (Christmas, leader)
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I wouldn't say it's racist. I would say it's culturally insensitive. Or a cultural insult. Minorities often have names considered unusual to Caucasian culture.
I had never heard the name Obama before. And to introduce Obama to the country dems would lightheartedly and purposely mispronounce his name. I had never heard Condelezza before.
I have a Hawaiian name similar to Kamala’s name. It’s been mangled and botched my entire life. People have even taken it upon themselves to abbreviate it (without asking if I mind or not). I’ve gotten over it; my best guess is that Kamala has, too.
Only an ignorant bigot wouldn't think the repeated mocking of an ethnic name not common in the white Anglo-Saxon Christian community would think such an action was not bigoted.
OK. But again, bigoted is not the same as racist. It is a much more broad definition than racism. Bigoted means you are intolerant of something different than yourself. It could be racism, it could be xenophobia, or it could be intolerance of people who think differently than you do. I think everybody is bigoted to some degree, but I dont think everybody is racist.
Bullies do not see any distinctions, whatever works, they are just weak human beings and haters and so are racists. The fact that they think they can get away with it is evidence of racism, an attitude of entitlement. It had Worked just fine for so long and they cannot stand it that they are now being called out for what it is, racism. And yes some of their racist constituents are thrilled to see racist behavior from the elected officials who hold power. They elect them every time. All Americans are not racists, that’s why they are Democrats.
You know what? I know several conservative Republicans who are absolutely not racist. I know some Democrats who absolutely are.
Sell crazy someplace else. We're all stocked up here.
Unlike the incident in Arizona that has people commenting, this one is the actual Senator running for reelection, not a staffer
And of course, rather than apologizing at Mark Kelly has done, Perdue's staff doubled down and suggested it didn't mean anything for him to deliberately mispronounce the name of the first Black and East Indian female Vice Presidential nominee - who has also been his Senate colleague for several years
C’mon man! Here’s the deal: Someone as sleazy and arrogant as Harris doesn’t deserve any respect just because of skin color. A creep is a creep regardless of race.
You’re welcome.
Unlike the incident in Arizona that has people commenting, this one is the actual Senator running for reelection, not a staffer
And of course, rather than apologizing at Mark Kelly has done, Perdue's staff doubled down and suggested it didn't mean anything for him to deliberately mispronounce the name of the first Black and East Indian female Vice Presidential nominee - who has also been his Senate colleague for several years
Well did Joe apologize..he said her name wrong..or wait he is a democrat....get over it
I'm not in the slightest bit surprised that racist Trumpers are fine with a racist GOP Senator deliberately and dismissively mispronouncing a Senate colleague's name. Again the Senator himself, not a staffer, who has subsequently apologized and been disciplined by the candidate whereas Perdue's campaign has doubled down
And yes, anyone who can't acknowledge this was racist is in fact racist themselves. That's just reality. It wasn't someone stumbling over a name, it was full on racist, designed to appeal to racist supporters. The GOP has long since left dog whistles behind, and gone with full on overt and explicit bigotry and that seems to not bother Trump voters in the slightest.
I'm not in the slightest bit surprised that racist Trumpers are fine with a racist GOP Senator deliberately and dismissively mispronouncing a Senate colleague's name. Again the Senator himself, not a staffer, who has subsequently apologized and been disciplined by the candidate whereas Perdue's campaign has doubled down
And yes, anyone who can't acknowledge this was racist is in fact racist themselves. That's just reality. It wasn't someone stumbling over a name, it was full on racist, designed to appeal to racist supporters. The GOP has long since left dog whistles behind, and gone with full on overt and explicit bigotry and that seems to not bother Trump voters in the slightest.
Jesus. Take a break from proselytizing from your ivory tower ... please.
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