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Solid Snake07 05/30/18 4:05:46 PM #1:	That said, she's a complete idiot if she didn't foresee how this would undoubtedly be viewed. Which makes me think she did know that and posted it anyway for attention and controversy, so I don't really have a lot of sympathy. --- "People incapable of guilt usually do have a good time" -Detective Rust Cohle <cite>Solid Snake07 posted [p:902260760] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote>That said, she's a complete idiot if she didn't foresee how this would undoubtedly be viewed. Which makes me think she did know that and posted it anyway for attention and controversy, so I don't really have a lot of sympathy.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solid Snake07 05/30/18 4:14:31 PM #2:	bump --- "People incapable of guilt usually do have a good time" -Detective Rust Cohle <cite>Solid Snake07 posted [p:902261327] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote>bump</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Prestoff 05/30/18 4:15:17 PM #3:	I'm in the same position as well. With that said, it wasn't the tweet specifically that got her show canned but other employees were also complaining about her. The tweet was just the last straw that broke the camels back. --- It's what all true warriors strive for! <cite>Prestoff posted [p:902261366] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote>I'm in the same position as well. With that said, it wasn't the tweet specifically that got her show canned but other employees were also complaining about her. The tweet was just the last straw that broke the camels back.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
VandorLee 05/30/18 4:18:10 PM #4:	Prestoff posted... I'm in the same position as well. With that said, it wasn't the tweet specifically that got her show canned but other employees were also complaining about her. The tweet was just the last straw that broke the camels back. I wish these complaints would come to light. --- "God didn't create humans, no, it's humans who created God." Dr. Londes, Cowboy Bebop: "Brain Scratch" (#1.23) (1999) <cite>VandorLee posted [p:902261535] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>Prestoff posted...</cite> <quote>I'm in the same position as well. With that said, it wasn't the tweet specifically that got her show canned but other employees were also complaining about her. The tweet was just the last straw that broke the camels back.</quote> I wish these complaints would come to light.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solid Snake07 05/30/18 4:20:16 PM #5:	VandorLee posted... Prestoff posted... I'm in the same position as well. With that said, it wasn't the tweet specifically that got her show canned but other employees were also complaining about her. The tweet was just the last straw that broke the camels back. I wish these complaints would come to light. yeah, this is the first I've heard of this. Very curious what those would be --- "People incapable of guilt usually do have a good time" -Detective Rust Cohle <cite>Solid Snake07 posted [p:902261672] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>VandorLee posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Prestoff posted...</cite> <quote>I'm in the same position as well. With that said, it wasn't the tweet specifically that got her show canned but other employees were also complaining about her. The tweet was just the last straw that broke the camels back.</quote> I wish these complaints would come to light.</quote> yeah, this is the first I've heard of this. Very curious what those would be</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PrettyBoyFloyd 05/30/18 4:47:52 PM #6:	Maybe it's a plot or conspiracy just in case she had gone much further with her shenanigans. --- The Evil Republicans - Est.2004 - WoT [Government Destabilizing Branch] <cite>PrettyBoyFloyd posted [p:902263251] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote>Maybe it's a plot or conspiracy just in case she had gone much further with her shenanigans.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Fin_Dawg_004 05/31/18 1:57:20 AM #7:	https://www.cbsnews.com/news/roseanne-barr-racist-valerie-jarrett-tweet-also-compared-susan-rice-to-ape/ --- Dallas Cowboys : 6 - 6 Dallas Mavs : Dirk Nowitzki: 30, 527 points (6th all time) 892 from Wilt <cite>Fin_Dawg_004 posted [p:902290754] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote>https://www.cbsnews.com/news/roseanne-barr-racist-valerie-jarrett-tweet-also-compared-susan-rice-to-ape/</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
_BIueMonk 05/31/18 1:58:53 AM #8:	and.... Ignored. --- DAHYUN = <3 https://imgur.com/eF0cTqK <cite>_BIueMonk posted [p:902290790] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote>and.... Ignored.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Solid Snake07 05/31/18 2:35:56 AM #10:	@_BIueMonk posted... and.... Ignored. Pretty sure you've said this to me before. Either do it or stfu, no one cares --- "People incapable of guilt usually do have a good time" -Detective Rust Cohle <cite>Solid Snake07 posted [p:902291704] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>@_BIueMonk posted...</cite> <quote>and.... Ignored.</quote> Pretty sure you've said this to me before. Either do it or stfu, no one cares</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Fin_Dawg_004 05/31/18 2:36:41 AM #11:	tc did the link i posted change your mind on if she meant it in a racist way? --- Dallas Cowboys : 6 - 6 Dallas Mavs : Dirk Nowitzki: 30, 527 points (6th all time) 892 from Wilt <cite>Fin_Dawg_004 posted [p:902291723] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote>tc did the link i posted change your mind on if she meant it in a racist way?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
powerman1426 05/31/18 2:37:06 AM #12:	Oh, another topic about this. Tag --- Troll free https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/1439-the-help-desk https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1309-tradesmen-and-diyers https://imgur.com/Zz8E0P3 <cite>powerman1426 posted [p:902291734] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote>Oh, another topic about this. Tag</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pegusus123456 05/31/18 2:39:58 AM #13:	DuranOfForcena posted... I don't think Roseanne meant her tweet in a racist way she did. there is no possible way to refer to a black person as an ape and not intend for it to be racist. I think you can You just have to be the most oblivious fucking person on the planet --- https://imgur.com/Er6TT https://imgur.com/Er6TT https://imgur.com/Er6TT So? I deeded to some gay porn. It doesn't mean anything. - Patty_Fleur <cite>pegusus123456 posted [p:902291801] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>DuranOfForcena posted...</cite> <quote><quote>I don't think Roseanne meant her tweet in a racist way</quote> she did. there is no possible way to refer to a black person as an ape and not intend for it to be racist.</quote> I think you can You just have to be the most oblivious fucking person on the planet</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solid Snake07 05/31/18 2:40:21 AM #14:	DuranOfForcena posted... I don't think Roseanne meant her tweet in a racist way she did. there is no possible way to refer to a black person as an ape and not intend for it to be racist. I mean............the lady doesn't even really look black --- "People incapable of guilt usually do have a good time" -Detective Rust Cohle <cite>Solid Snake07 posted [p:902291809] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>DuranOfForcena posted...</cite> <quote><quote>I don't think Roseanne meant her tweet in a racist way</quote> she did. there is no possible way to refer to a black person as an ape and not intend for it to be racist.</quote> I mean............the lady doesn't even really look black</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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pegusus123456 05/31/18 2:41:06 AM #16:	DuranOfForcena posted... pegusus123456 posted... I think you can You just have to be the most oblivious fucking person on the planet hmmm... perhaps, but that person is not Roseanne Barr Tbh, I'd say it's 50/50 with her --- https://imgur.com/Er6TT https://imgur.com/Er6TT https://imgur.com/Er6TT So? I deeded to some gay porn. It doesn't mean anything. - Patty_Fleur <cite>pegusus123456 posted [p:902291830] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>DuranOfForcena posted...</cite> <quote><cite>pegusus123456 posted...</cite> <quote>I think you can You just have to be the most oblivious fucking person on the planet</quote> hmmm... perhaps, but that person is not Roseanne Barr</quote> Tbh, I'd say it's 50/50 with her</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
creativerealms 05/31/18 2:42:20 AM #17:	Yeah she was just insulting someone who worked for Obama a favorite pass time of republicans. She wasn't thinking about race. --- No sig. <cite>creativerealms posted [p:902291864] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote>Yeah she was just insulting someone who worked for Obama a favorite pass time of republicans. She wasn't thinking about race.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Fin_Dawg_004 05/31/18 2:44:28 AM #18:	typical --- Dallas Cowboys : 6 - 6 Dallas Mavs : Dirk Nowitzki: 30, 527 points (6th all time) 892 from Wilt <cite>Fin_Dawg_004 posted [p:902291915] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote>typical</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solid Snake07 05/31/18 2:45:47 AM #19:	Fin_Dawg_004 posted... tc did the link i posted change your mind on if she meant it in a racist way? I think the comment in 2013 looks much worse. I dunno, I find it kind of hard to believe Roseanne is a racist. There are lots of comedians whose opinions I very much trust that would attest to that. --- "People incapable of guilt usually do have a good time" -Detective Rust Cohle <cite>Solid Snake07 posted [p:902291938] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>Fin_Dawg_004 posted...</cite> <quote>tc did the link i posted change your mind on if she meant it in a racist way?</quote> I think the comment in 2013 looks much worse. I dunno, I find it kind of hard to believe Roseanne is a racist. There are lots of comedians whose opinions I very much trust that would attest to that.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
powerman1426 05/31/18 2:46:08 AM #20:	Solid Snake07 posted... DuranOfForcena posted... I don't think Roseanne meant her tweet in a racist way she did. there is no possible way to refer to a black person as an ape and not intend for it to be racist. I mean............the lady doesn't even really look black That's all you've got? Lol --- Troll free https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/1439-the-help-desk https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1309-tradesmen-and-diyers https://imgur.com/Zz8E0P3 <cite>powerman1426 posted [p:902291947] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>Solid Snake07 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DuranOfForcena posted...</cite> <quote><quote>I don't think Roseanne meant her tweet in a racist way</quote> she did. there is no possible way to refer to a black person as an ape and not intend for it to be racist.</quote> I mean............the lady doesn't even really look black</quote> That's all you've got? Lol</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CapnMuffin 05/31/18 2:48:00 AM #21:	Solid Snake07 posted... DuranOfForcena posted... I don't think Roseanne meant her tweet in a racist way she did. there is no possible way to refer to a black person as an ape and not intend for it to be racist. I mean............the lady doesn't even really look black Ill be honest. And maybe it was conditioning before hand. But someone posted a picture of her and the first thing that came to mind were those old school planet of the ape costumes. The connection wasnt race oriented. Merely a yeah she kind of reminds me of Zira thing. The same way you might compare any other person to some movie character. The fact comparing black people to apes has historically been used by racists is happen stance. Now the difference here is a normal person would be sensitive to that and avoid a joke that could connect the dots that way. Roseanne is not a normal person. --- "its okay a lizard ate me and elucidated my fate" - MJ_Max on Dark Souls 3DSFC : 0860-3930-2170 \| NNID : CapnMuffin \| XBGT : Capn Muffin <cite>CapnMuffin posted [p:902291987] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>Solid Snake07 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DuranOfForcena posted...</cite> <quote><quote>I don't think Roseanne meant her tweet in a racist way</quote> she did. there is no possible way to refer to a black person as an ape and not intend for it to be racist.</quote> I mean............the lady doesn't even really look black</quote> Ill be honest. And maybe it was conditioning before hand. But someone posted a picture of her and the first thing that came to mind were those old school planet of the ape costumes. The connection wasnt race oriented. Merely a yeah she kind of reminds me of Zira thing. The same way you might compare any other person to some movie character. The fact comparing black people to apes has historically been used by racists is happen stance. Now the difference here is a normal person would be sensitive to that and avoid a joke that could connect the dots that way. Roseanne is not a normal person.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solid Snake07 05/31/18 2:48:13 AM #22:	powerman1426 posted... That's all you've got? Lol Am I wrong? --- "People incapable of guilt usually do have a good time" -Detective Rust Cohle <cite>Solid Snake07 posted [p:902291994] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>powerman1426 posted...</cite> <quote>That's all you've got? Lol</quote> Am I wrong?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
powerman1426 05/31/18 2:51:16 AM #23:	Hmm, she butchered the national anthem, then grabbed her crotch after finishing the butchery and spit. Is that who you're talking up for here? She's a terrible person, don't buy into the character she played on TV --- Troll free https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/1439-the-help-desk https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1309-tradesmen-and-diyers https://imgur.com/Zz8E0P3 <cite>powerman1426 posted [p:902292082] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote>Hmm, she butchered the national anthem, then grabbed her crotch after finishing the butchery and spit. Is that who you're talking up for here? She's a terrible person, don't buy into the character she played on TV</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
devilminion 05/31/18 2:51:56 AM #24:	powerman1426 posted... Solid Snake07 posted... DuranOfForcena posted... I don't think Roseanne meant her tweet in a racist way she did. there is no possible way to refer to a black person as an ape and not intend for it to be racist. I mean............the lady doesn't even really look black That's all you've got? Lol He's not wrong though. Honestly, I thought she was latina. Had to go to wikipedia for find out that her parents were African-American https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4e/Valerie_Jarrett_official_portrait_small.jpg That said, considering she called her a cross between a muslim and a monkey, and the woman happens to have been born in Iran to African-American parents, it's fairly obvious she knew Valerie's race, and meant it in an offensive way. --- All Hail https://imgur.com/uzIx6Jp <cite>devilminion posted [p:902292095] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>powerman1426 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Solid Snake07 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DuranOfForcena posted...</cite> <quote><quote>I don't think Roseanne meant her tweet in a racist way</quote> she did. there is no possible way to refer to a black person as an ape and not intend for it to be racist.</quote> I mean............the lady doesn't even really look black</quote> That's all you've got? Lol</quote> He's not wrong though. Honestly, I thought she was latina. Had to go to wikipedia for find out that her parents were African-American https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4e/Valerie_Jarrett_official_portrait_small.jpg That said, considering she called her a cross between a muslim and a monkey, and the woman happens to have been born in Iran to African-American parents, it's fairly obvious she knew Valerie's race, and meant it in an offensive way.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
powerman1426 05/31/18 2:55:06 AM #25:	devilminion posted... powerman1426 posted... Solid Snake07 posted... DuranOfForcena posted... I don't think Roseanne meant her tweet in a racist way she did. there is no possible way to refer to a black person as an ape and not intend for it to be racist. I mean............the lady doesn't even really look black That's all you've got? Lol He's not wrong though. Honestly, I thought she was latina. Had to go to wikipedia for find out that her parents were African-American https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4e/Valerie_Jarrett_official_portrait_small.jpg Well, I guess her racist tweet must be ok since she got the race wrong then? Is that the hill you're going to stand on? Edit: nice edit @devilminion --- Troll free https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/1439-the-help-desk https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1309-tradesmen-and-diyers https://imgur.com/Zz8E0P3 <cite>powerman1426 posted [p:902292161] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>devilminion posted...</cite> <quote><cite>powerman1426 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Solid Snake07 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DuranOfForcena posted...</cite> <quote><quote>I don't think Roseanne meant her tweet in a racist way</quote> she did. there is no possible way to refer to a black person as an ape and not intend for it to be racist.</quote> I mean............the lady doesn't even really look black</quote> That's all you've got? Lol</quote> He's not wrong though. Honestly, I thought she was latina. Had to go to wikipedia for find out that her parents were African-American https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4e/Valerie_Jarrett_official_portrait_small.jpg</quote> Well, I guess her racist tweet must be ok since she got the race wrong then? Is that the hill you're going to stand on? Edit: nice edit @devilminion</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
devilminion 05/31/18 2:59:45 AM #26:	powerman1426 posted... devilminion posted... powerman1426 posted... Solid Snake07 posted... DuranOfForcena posted... I don't think Roseanne meant her tweet in a racist way she did. there is no possible way to refer to a black person as an ape and not intend for it to be racist. I mean............the lady doesn't even really look black That's all you've got? Lol He's not wrong though. Honestly, I thought she was latina. Had to go to wikipedia for find out that her parents were African-American https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4e/Valerie_Jarrett_official_portrait_small.jpg Well, I guess her racist tweet must be ok since she got the race wrong then? Is that the hill you're going to stand on? Calm down, buddy. Didn't say it was okay. Just that she doesn't look black. Just because my post didn't initially attack Rosanne, doesn't mean I was defending her. --- All Hail https://imgur.com/uzIx6Jp <cite>devilminion posted [p:902292282] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>powerman1426 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>devilminion posted...</cite> <quote><cite>powerman1426 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Solid Snake07 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DuranOfForcena posted...</cite> <quote><quote>I don't think Roseanne meant her tweet in a racist way</quote> she did. there is no possible way to refer to a black person as an ape and not intend for it to be racist.</quote> I mean............the lady doesn't even really look black</quote> That's all you've got? Lol</quote> He's not wrong though. Honestly, I thought she was latina. Had to go to wikipedia for find out that her parents were African-American https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4e/Valerie_Jarrett_official_portrait_small.jpg</quote> Well, I guess her racist tweet must be ok since she got the race wrong then? Is that the hill you're going to stand on?</quote> Calm down, buddy. Didn't say it was okay. Just that she doesn't look black. Just because my post didn't initially attack Rosanne, doesn't mean I was defending her.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
powerman1426 05/31/18 3:04:45 AM #27:	devilminion posted... powerman1426 posted... devilminion posted... powerman1426 posted... Solid Snake07 posted... DuranOfForcena posted... I don't think Roseanne meant her tweet in a racist way she did. there is no possible way to refer to a black person as an ape and not intend for it to be racist. I mean............the lady doesn't even really look black That's all you've got? Lol He's not wrong though. Honestly, I thought she was latina. Had to go to wikipedia for find out that her parents were African-American https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4e/Valerie_Jarrett_official_portrait_small.jpg Well, I guess her racist tweet must be ok since she got the race wrong then? Is that the hill you're going to stand on? Calm down, buddy. Didn't say it was okay. Just that she doesn't look black. Just because my post didn't initially attack Rosanne, doesn't mean I was defending her. I'm fine, but you were excusing it. A racist statement is a racist statement. "She doesn't look black" Oh, oops. That's pretty much your post --- Troll free https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/1439-the-help-desk https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1309-tradesmen-and-diyers https://imgur.com/Zz8E0P3 <cite>powerman1426 posted [p:902292416] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>devilminion posted...</cite> <quote><cite>powerman1426 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>devilminion posted...</cite> <quote><cite>powerman1426 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Solid Snake07 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DuranOfForcena posted...</cite> <quote><quote>I don't think Roseanne meant her tweet in a racist way</quote> she did. there is no possible way to refer to a black person as an ape and not intend for it to be racist.</quote> I mean............the lady doesn't even really look black</quote> That's all you've got? Lol</quote> He's not wrong though. Honestly, I thought she was latina. Had to go to wikipedia for find out that her parents were African-American https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4e/Valerie_Jarrett_official_portrait_small.jpg</quote> Well, I guess her racist tweet must be ok since she got the race wrong then? Is that the hill you're going to stand on?</quote> Calm down, buddy. Didn't say it was okay. Just that she doesn't look black. Just because my post didn't initially attack Rosanne, doesn't mean I was defending her.</quote> I'm fine, but you were excusing it. A racist statement is a racist statement. "She doesn't look black" Oh, oops. That's pretty much your post</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
devilminion 05/31/18 3:08:23 AM #28:	powerman1426 posted... I'm fine, but you were excusing it. A racist statement is a racist statement. "She doesn't look black" Oh, oops. That's pretty much your post Sounds like you are just eager to argue. I was simply affirming the other dude's post that she didn't look black, not defending or excusing. --- All Hail https://imgur.com/uzIx6Jp <cite>devilminion posted [p:902292493] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>powerman1426 posted...</cite> <quote> I'm fine, but you were excusing it. A racist statement is a racist statement. "She doesn't look black" Oh, oops. That's pretty much your post</quote> Sounds like you are just eager to argue. I was simply affirming the other dude's post that she didn't look black, not defending or excusing.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Barenziah Boy Toy 05/31/18 3:08:47 AM #29:	Solid Snake07 posted... I mean............the lady doesn't even really look black Which is why she accused Jarrett of LOOKING like a Muslim terrorist. If they're 'kinda black' then right-wingers think that they're terrorists. --- You don't need a treaty to have free trade. M Rothbard {Self-Hating Token Asian of the Ivory Tower's Zionist Elite} <cite>Barenziah Boy Toy posted [p:902292502] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>Solid Snake07 posted...</cite> <quote>I mean............the lady doesn't even really look black</quote> Which is why she accused Jarrett of LOOKING like a Muslim terrorist. If they're 'kinda black' then right-wingers think that they're terrorists.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Fin_Dawg_004 05/31/18 3:09:24 AM #30:	Barenziah Boy Toy posted... Solid Snake07 posted... I mean............the lady doesn't even really look black Which is why she accused Jarrett of LOOKING like a Muslim terrorist. If they're 'kinda black' then right-wingers think that they're terrorists. she really covered all bases --- Dallas Cowboys : 6 - 6 Dallas Mavs : Dirk Nowitzki: 30, 527 points (6th all time) 892 from Wilt <cite>Fin_Dawg_004 posted [p:902292514] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>Barenziah Boy Toy posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Solid Snake07 posted...</cite> <quote>I mean............the lady doesn't even really look black</quote> Which is why she accused Jarrett of LOOKING like a Muslim terrorist. If they're 'kinda black' then right-wingers think that they're terrorists.</quote> she really covered all bases</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
powerman1426 05/31/18 3:14:33 AM #31:	devilminion posted... powerman1426 posted... I'm fine, but you were excusing it. A racist statement is a racist statement. "She doesn't look black" Oh, oops. That's pretty much your post Sounds like you are just eager to argue. I was simply affirming the other dude's post that she didn't look black, not defending or excusing. I'm really not looking to argue. I just don't believe that statements like her's deserve any less consequences than anyone else's. Any normal person (non celebrity) would likely be fired for similar behavior. She can say whatever she wants, her employer can do what they want as a result. Equality is a bitch --- Troll free https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/1439-the-help-desk https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1309-tradesmen-and-diyers https://imgur.com/Zz8E0P3 <cite>powerman1426 posted [p:902292626] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>devilminion posted...</cite> <quote><cite>powerman1426 posted...</cite> <quote> I'm fine, but you were excusing it. A racist statement is a racist statement. "She doesn't look black" Oh, oops. That's pretty much your post</quote> Sounds like you are just eager to argue. I was simply affirming the other dude's post that she didn't look black, not defending or excusing.</quote> I'm really not looking to argue. I just don't believe that statements like her's deserve any less consequences than anyone else's. Any normal person (non celebrity) would likely be fired for similar behavior. She can say whatever she wants, her employer can do what they want as a result. Equality is a bitch</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
devilminion 05/31/18 3:17:55 AM #32:	powerman1426 posted... I'm really not looking to argue. I just don't believe that statements like her's deserve any less consequences than anyone else's. Any normal person (non celebrity) would likely be fired for similar behavior. She can say whatever she wants, her employer can do what they want as a result. Equality is a bitch That, we can agree on. Actions have consequences, and she definitely deserves punishment for what she said. Only difference is that a normal person wouldn't also end up costing their co-workers employment. Personally, I would have preferred if they pulled a "House of Cards" on her and reworked the show without her somehow. --- All Hail https://imgur.com/uzIx6Jp <cite>devilminion posted [p:902292703] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>powerman1426 posted...</cite> <quote>I'm really not looking to argue. I just don't believe that statements like her's deserve any less consequences than anyone else's. Any normal person (non celebrity) would likely be fired for similar behavior. She can say whatever she wants, her employer can do what they want as a result. Equality is a bitch</quote> That, we can agree on. Actions have consequences, and she definitely deserves punishment for what she said. Only difference is that a normal person wouldn't also end up costing their co-workers employment. Personally, I would have preferred if they pulled a "House of Cards" on her and reworked the show without her somehow.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
powerman1426 05/31/18 3:23:46 AM #33:	devilminion posted... powerman1426 posted... I'm really not looking to argue. I just don't believe that statements like her's deserve any less consequences than anyone else's. Any normal person (non celebrity) would likely be fired for similar behavior. She can say whatever she wants, her employer can do what they want as a result. Equality is a bitch That, we can agree on. Actions have consequences, and she definitely deserves punishment for what she said. Only difference is that a normal person wouldn't also end up costing their co-workers employment. Personally, I would have preferred if they pulled a "House of Cards" on her and reworked the show without her somehow. Agreed, she did her coworkers shitty, but they'll be ok. They've been fine for how long? If they're sore about it, she can shoulder that blame as well. She's a self absorbed attention seeker anyway, they're better without her. --- Troll free https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/1439-the-help-desk https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1309-tradesmen-and-diyers https://imgur.com/Zz8E0P3 <cite>powerman1426 posted [p:902292850] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>devilminion posted...</cite> <quote><cite>powerman1426 posted...</cite> <quote>I'm really not looking to argue. I just don't believe that statements like her's deserve any less consequences than anyone else's. Any normal person (non celebrity) would likely be fired for similar behavior. She can say whatever she wants, her employer can do what they want as a result. Equality is a bitch</quote> That, we can agree on. Actions have consequences, and she definitely deserves punishment for what she said. Only difference is that a normal person wouldn't also end up costing their co-workers employment. Personally, I would have preferred if they pulled a "House of Cards" on her and reworked the show without her somehow.</quote> Agreed, she did her coworkers shitty, but they'll be ok. They've been fine for how long? If they're sore about it, she can shoulder that blame as well. She's a self absorbed attention seeker anyway, they're better without her.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Patchwork 05/31/18 3:25:05 AM #34:	DuranOfForcena posted... I don't think Roseanne meant her tweet in a racist way she did. there is no possible way to refer to a black person as an ape and not intend for it to be racist. For the record, don't care about Roseanne. She's a dumbass. But James Harrison is literally nicknamed Silverback. --- The mind is its own place, and in itself Can make a heav'n of hell, a hell of heav'n. <cite>Patchwork posted [p:902292885] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>DuranOfForcena posted...</cite> <quote><quote>I don't think Roseanne meant her tweet in a racist way</quote> she did. there is no possible way to refer to a black person as an ape and not intend for it to be racist.</quote> For the record, don't care about Roseanne. She's a dumbass. But James Harrison is literally nicknamed Silverback.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MARKINGRAM22 05/31/18 3:31:46 AM #35:	DuranOfForcena posted... I don't think Roseanne meant her tweet in a racist way she did. there is no possible way to refer to a black person as an ape and not intend for it to be racist. To be fair, which Im sure people will dismiss it cause politics(not that it doesnt happen on the other side), she is very racially ambiguous. She looks Indian to me personally. Also her hair cut is similar to the lead in the movie. --- "That man practices Islam. Are you happy he was taken out since according to you he believes what terrorists do?" -VipaGTS to me <cite>MARKINGRAM22 posted [p:902293057] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>DuranOfForcena posted...</cite> <quote><quote>I don't think Roseanne meant her tweet in a racist way</quote> she did. there is no possible way to refer to a black person as an ape and not intend for it to be racist.</quote> To be fair, which Im sure people will dismiss it cause politics(not that it doesnt happen on the other side), she is very racially ambiguous. She looks Indian to me personally. Also her hair cut is similar to the lead in the movie.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ModLogic 05/31/18 4:24:27 AM #36:	DuranOfForcena posted... I don't think Roseanne meant her tweet in a racist way she did. there is no possible way to refer to a black person as an ape and not intend for it to be racist. is that because you yourself hold those views? --- https://imgur.com/hEL2qQYh https://imgur.com/lbSi0U3 https://imgur.com/FA2GxDS https://imgur.com/xaRYKZM https://imgur.com/ZngbqJn <cite>ModLogic posted [p:902294095] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>DuranOfForcena posted...</cite> <quote><quote>I don't think Roseanne meant her tweet in a racist way</quote> she did. there is no possible way to refer to a black person as an ape and not intend for it to be racist.</quote> is that because you yourself hold those views?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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ModLogic 05/31/18 4:10:43 PM #38:	oh ok nuff said. you are simply projecting onto others. --- https://imgur.com/hEL2qQYh https://imgur.com/lbSi0U3 https://imgur.com/FA2GxDS https://imgur.com/xaRYKZM https://imgur.com/ZngbqJn <cite>ModLogic posted [p:902321756] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote>oh ok nuff said. you are simply projecting onto others.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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ModLogic 05/31/18 4:37:43 PM #40:	because you yourself associate X skin color with Y animal. therefore everyone else must. which leads to ignorance like there is no possible way to refer to a black person as an ape and not intend for it to be racist. --- https://imgur.com/hEL2qQYh https://imgur.com/lbSi0U3 https://imgur.com/FA2GxDS https://imgur.com/xaRYKZM https://imgur.com/ZngbqJn <cite>ModLogic posted [p:902323320] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote>because you yourself associate X skin color with Y animal. therefore everyone else must. which leads to ignorance like <quote>there is no possible way to refer to a black person as an ape and not intend for it to be racist.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Axiom 05/31/18 4:39:30 PM #41:	DuranOfForcena posted... ModLogic posted... oh ok nuff said. you are simply projecting onto others. projecting what? what the fuck are you even trying to get at? tehdud's new gimmick is calling people who don't like racism racists (Which of course never makes any sense) while posting racist shit himself <cite>Axiom posted [p:902323428] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>DuranOfForcena posted...</cite> <quote><cite>ModLogic posted...</cite> <quote>oh ok nuff said. you are simply projecting onto others.</quote> projecting what? what the fuck are you even trying to get at?</quote> tehdud's new gimmick is calling people who don't like racism racists (Which of course never makes any sense) while posting racist shit himself</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ModLogic 05/31/18 4:45:11 PM #42:	if a kid at school was crowned the king of the monkey bars. according to you lot. if the skin color of the "king" happens to be X and the skin color of the kid referring to them as the "king" happens to be Y. it MUST be racism, because --- https://imgur.com/hEL2qQYh https://imgur.com/lbSi0U3 https://imgur.com/FA2GxDS https://imgur.com/xaRYKZM https://imgur.com/ZngbqJn <cite>ModLogic posted [p:902323760] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote>if a kid at school was crowned the king of the monkey bars. according to you lot. if the skin color of the "king" happens to be X and the skin color of the kid referring to them as the "king" happens to be Y. it MUST be racism, because</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Antifar 05/31/18 4:49:59 PM #43:	You have to have a better imaginary example than that --- kin to all that throbs <cite>Antifar posted [p:902324027] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote>You have to have a better imaginary example than that</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CapnMuffin 05/31/18 5:07:03 PM #44:	Antifar posted... You have to have a better imaginary example than that A black child model is shooting for an online store catalog and one of the products he is wearing is a coolest monkey of the jungle hoodie. Oh wait, that did actually happen. --- "its okay a lizard ate me and elucidated my fate" - MJ_Max on Dark Souls 3DSFC : 0860-3930-2170 \| NNID : CapnMuffin \| XBGT : Capn Muffin <cite>CapnMuffin posted [p:902324942] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>Antifar posted...</cite> <quote>You have to have a better imaginary example than that</quote> A black child model is shooting for an online store catalog and one of the products he is wearing is a coolest monkey of the jungle hoodie. Oh wait, that did actually happen.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ImTheMacheteGuy 05/31/18 5:16:07 PM #45:	DuranOfForcena posted... I don't think Roseanne meant her tweet in a racist way she did. there is no possible way to refer to a black person as an ape and not intend for it to be racist. But... but... a woman at a park called her WHITE toddler a little monkey yesterday, so anytime anyone says that, maybe it isn't racist! --- Place-holder sig because new phone and old sigs not saved :/ <cite>ImTheMacheteGuy posted [p:902325414] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>DuranOfForcena posted...</cite> <quote><quote>I don't think Roseanne meant her tweet in a racist way</quote> she did. there is no possible way to refer to a black person as an ape and not intend for it to be racist.</quote> But... but... a woman at a park called her WHITE toddler a little monkey yesterday, so anytime anyone says that, maybe it isn't racist!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RoboLaserGandhi 05/31/18 5:18:21 PM #46:	Honestly yeah, she's a comedian who at the end of the day was just trying to be funny and missed the mark. Roseanne's comedy is extremely blunt and often involves insults. This was pretty routine for her but it crossed a couple boundaries that no one would ever overlook today. <cite>RoboLaserGandhi posted [p:902325515] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote>Honestly yeah, she's a comedian who at the end of the day was just trying to be funny and missed the mark. Roseanne's comedy is extremely blunt and often involves insults. This was pretty routine for her but it crossed a couple boundaries that no one would ever overlook today.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
A_Good_Boy 05/31/18 5:20:54 PM #47:	RoboLaserGandhi posted... Honestly yeah, she's a comedian who at the end of the day was just trying to be funny and missed the mark. Jokes have a setup and a punchline. If a racial slur is your setup then it's hard to argue that you meant anything but the initial slur. --- Who is? I am! <cite>A_Good_Boy posted [p:902325660] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>RoboLaserGandhi posted...</cite> <quote>Honestly yeah, she's a comedian who at the end of the day was just trying to be funny and missed the mark.</quote> Jokes have a setup and a punchline. If a racial slur is your setup then it's hard to argue that you meant anything but the initial slur.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FairyLeviathan 05/31/18 5:20:55 PM #48:	DuranOfForcena posted... I don't think Roseanne meant her tweet in a racist way she did. there is no possible way to refer to a black person as an ape and not intend for it to be racist. Black people can't behave like primates? <cite>FairyLeviathan posted [p:902325664] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>DuranOfForcena posted...</cite> <quote><quote>I don't think Roseanne meant her tweet in a racist way</quote> she did. there is no possible way to refer to a black person as an ape and not intend for it to be racist.</quote> Black people can't behave like primates?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Fin_Dawg_004 05/31/18 7:21:22 PM #49:	good fucking lord --- Dallas Cowboys : 6 - 6 Dallas Mavs : Dirk Nowitzki: 30, 527 points (6th all time) 892 from Wilt <cite>Fin_Dawg_004 posted [p:902331989] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote>good fucking lord</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Barenziah Boy Toy 05/31/18 7:57:37 PM #50:	FairyLeviathan posted... Black people can't behave like primates? Roseanne said that Jarrett LOOKED like a monkey. --- You don't need a treaty to have free trade. M Rothbard {Self-Hating Token Asian of the Ivory Tower's Zionist Elite} <cite>Barenziah Boy Toy posted [p:902333803] in I don't th... [t:76658886]...</cite> <quote><cite>FairyLeviathan posted...</cite> <quote>Black people can't behave like primates?</quote> Roseanne said that Jarrett LOOKED like a monkey.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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