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CreativeDominant -> RE: Sharpton has asked the NFL to nix Limbaugh's purchase of the Rams (10/21/2009 7:51:47 AM)
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Because they were offensive...to the media bigwigs and his co-hosts? He was chiding the media for building up a black quarterback to a greater extent than he deserved simply because he was black and the media refused to see the same faults that they would crucify white quarterbacks for. Did he use the opportunity to snipe at the media's liberal causes for one class of perceived "victims" of society? Yes, he did. Was it the time or place? No, probably not. Does that make it racist or does that make him capable of making a stupid mistake while trying to follow his own principles?
First, he didn't need to inject race into the issue. There are a lot players who get too much media hype and are overrated.
The fact he did suggests racism and the reason he is no longer on ESPN.
Suggests racism? Are we now to be monitored, in this politically correct world, for what our words suggest? Dangerously close to "thought police" isn't it when you can decipher a person's character based on what his words DON'T state but rather suggest?
There is a rather rabid segment of society who needs racism involved with any action of a conservative and any criticism of Obama. So much so they seem quite willing to act as thought police while screaming free speech on the other side of the board they're carrying. You know the board, the two-sided doom and gloom placard usually worn by wild haired fanatics preaching the end of the world from city streets, the same people who have lost their grasp on anything resembling logic and sanity.
I'm sorry, I'm a little confused here.
Limbaugh makes statements that McNabb is being overrated because he is is black and neither of you believe these are racist comments?
I really LOVE this new conservative parallel universe where someone can make racist comments and those who criticize those comments are then defined as the racists.
It really isn't all that difficult to understand, rule...especially when you consider what the term "racist" means.
To start with:
based on racial intolerance; "racist remarks"
a person with a prejudiced belief that one race is superior to others
discriminatory especially on the basis of race or religion
wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
Now then, can you tell me how stating that someone is being hyped by the media because he is black (which hits at the media, not the person) fits in with the above? Does the remark indicate that Rush feels he is superior to McNabb because he...Rush...is white? Nope. Does the remark keep McNabb from doing his job or living in a manner he wants to? Nope.
Let's go further.
Racism is the belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race. ...
Does the remark made by Rush in any way indicate a belief that only white quarterbacks are any good or that white quarterbacks are superior to black quarterbacks? Nope. It slams the media for wanting a black quarterback to succeed and therefore attributing more of the credit to McNabb for the Eagle's success than to the team which deserved it.
Let's go further.
racism - the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races
racism - discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race
Again, did Rush's remark state that he believed whites are better than blacks? Was it implied in any way? Or was it a slam at the mindset of the media?
Did his remark discriminate against McNabb...hold him down from seeking out his career, stop him from continuing on with his career, could it reasonably be construed as causing him emotional or mental trauma? Nope. If any of this were true, he'd have been hauled into court by a D. A. seeking to make a name for himself since discrimination based on color or religion is illegal.
Finally, let's look at this...
Playing the race card is an idiomatic phrase that refers to the act of bringing the issue of race or racism into a debate, perhaps to obfuscate ...
Of course, the left doesn't do this...obfuscate.
"If you are against Obama, you must be a racist"
"If you feel that the media is elevating a quarterback because they desperately want a black quarterback to succeed, you must be racist"
The NFL doesn't do this either...obfuscate...
(paraphrasing) We must uphold a certain moral standard for the owners of our teams...this is why we cannot have someone as controversial as Rush owning a team.
Ummmmmmmmmmm yeah...because Fergie...an entertainer who gets drunk and then urinates on herself on stage and laughs about it...is such a much better choice.
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