This means absolutely nothing. It's just an observation. I don't think it makes me a racist, but you're welcome to decide for yourself.
I knew, when I read this header on the front page, that the accompanying (totally uninteresting) story in the New York Times this morning that can in no way be construed as "news," was going to be about a black person:
From Serving in Iraq to Welcoming White House Guests
Sure enough. In fact, it's about a black female. In the quota that someone at the Times is tallying - TWO POINTS!
The 1,086 word story is about ... hold onto your seat ... the White House receptionist.
When a lowly reader like me can predict the underlying motive behind the paper's efforts - as pathetic as they are - it may be time to rethink the newspaper publishing business and to reflect on what it has become.
Just sayin'.
4 comments:
Droobie Said ...
Just sayin...
So ... what? I don't understand at all your motivation for typing out 157 words to say that you don't think this is news...
and by the way, if you preface your "comments" by "I don't think this makes me a racist", you are more than likely just owning up to the fact that you ARE a racist.
But that was already known from past sagas of trying to explain why you aren't a racist.
Maybe next time you can just not read the article that you think is about a black person?
Drew
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Editor's note:
I had to clean up Drew's comment a tad (see ellipsis). I value his input but prohibit the use of certain words. I don't think I've altered the thrust of his remarks, but if I did, insert the word freaking and reread it.
Apologies to Droobie.
So here is the censorship now... the guys on Jerry's team are entitled to use racial slurs and use racial jokes in their comments, but when I use the f-word, all hell breaks loose...
I now see where your values are held Jerry...
Drew
I don't allow racial slurs either. But I don't have the chance to read every comment either. If you find something offensive, drop me a note. I'll check it out. The children who read this would appreciate it.
As for censorship, I practice it with gusto. Ain't no free speech rights here, Droob. I set the rules. Of course, you didn't know what my rules were, now you do. At least one.
No offense intended. Still friends?
I understand your reasoning. I have called out commenters on their racial epithets in the past, and will continue to do so in the future.
Here are a few recent ones,
https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7877858&postID=3863492680025311479
https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7877858&postID=936996764680529902
I'll make sure to point out any racial epithets or racist jokes in the future...
Drew
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