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CreativeDominant -> RE: Sharpton has asked the NFL to nix Limbaugh's purchase of the Rams (10/22/2009 12:24:52 PM)
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ORIGINAL: rulemylife
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ORIGINAL: CreativeDominant
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.
That was certainly a fine piece of diversion.
My compliments to you.
Now, instead of going "further" maybe we can take a step back and you can answer my original question.
Why was there any reason for Limbaugh to bring race into the discussion?
Diversion? No one is better at avoiding answering a straightforward question...without using insults...than you are rule. You've yet to answer any question or come up with any defense other than the one you did about "a fat racist" not getting a football team. Nice answer.
To answer your question in a simply stated manner, since that appears that is what you are capable of understanding...
Rush brought race into it to highlight the fact that the media was specifically looking for a black quarterback to succeed...not A quarterback but specifically a black quarterback. The shot was first and foremost at the media and secondarily at McNabb's perceived abilities.
As noted by me and by others on here, it was a stupid time to state it...a person should pick their battles...but the derogatory nature of the comment was at the media.
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