Duplicity in the media

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dahunan

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Jan 10, 2002
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Originally posted by: FuzzyBee
Originally posted by: dahunan
Originally posted by: FuzzyBee
Originally posted by: RightIsWrong
What I have an issue with is the attitude of feigned outrage by people that don't realize context and forum.

If that's the case, then why did you say
the racist comments of a political pundant that you agree with
?

If you don't have an argument, just call someone a racist, right? Hack.

Don't go overboard.. he or she was saying you like Limbaugh so his comments wouldn't offend you or stick out as much.. He didn't say you agree with his fat racist hypocritical views... just that in general you like him and his love party so you will defend him more.

Where in the heck does this come from? Where have I even mentioned him? Where have I said I listen to him or even like him?

Overboard, my butt.

Do you not kiss ass to this administration?

Do you support mr bush and his neocon administration

 

cumhail

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Apr 1, 2003
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Umm... there two parts of this whole thread that are confusing me: First is why you think those of us who dislike Limbaugh's politics and political ramblings would a) necessarily like Bryant Gumbel or b) in any way consider him fit to make commentary on anything related to politics, social conditions, or race relations; and second is why RightIsWrong seems intent on lending support to your premise/argument.

Bryant Gumbel no more speaks for those who think that Rush Limbaugh is an idiot than Kanye West speaks for those who think the federal response to Katrina was woefully inadequate. All three of the above, I'm happy to oblige you in saying, are imbeciles who need to learn the wisdom of the saying that is variously attributed to Twain and Lincoln: "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt."

Do I think Gumbel should resign or be fired? I don't watch him and don't much care either way... I suppose it'll come down to whether or not the idiotic things he says generate ratings. And yes, I feel the same way about Rush Limbaugh; and I felt the same way about Jimmy the Greek when he put both feet in his mouth, too.

cumhail
 

FuzzyBee

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Jan 22, 2000
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Originally posted by: dahunan
Originally posted by: FuzzyBee
Originally posted by: dahunan
Originally posted by: FuzzyBee
Originally posted by: RightIsWrong
What I have an issue with is the attitude of feigned outrage by people that don't realize context and forum.

If that's the case, then why did you say
the racist comments of a political pundant that you agree with
?

If you don't have an argument, just call someone a racist, right? Hack.

Don't go overboard.. he or she was saying you like Limbaugh so his comments wouldn't offend you or stick out as much.. He didn't say you agree with his fat racist hypocritical views... just that in general you like him and his love party so you will defend him more.

Where in the heck does this come from? Where have I even mentioned him? Where have I said I listen to him or even like him?

Overboard, my butt.

Do you not kiss ass to this administration?

Do you support mr bush and his neocon administration

Hmm - shoot first, ask questions later is your policy, huh?
 

FuzzyBee

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Jan 22, 2000
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Originally posted by: dahunan
I will answer after you

Hah - my question was strictly rhetorical. Sorry you didn't realize that.

I have evidence in this thread as to the answer to my question. You assume to know what the answer to yours is.
 

dahunan

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Originally posted by: FuzzyBee
Originally posted by: dahunan
I will answer after you

Hah - my question was strictly rhetorical. Sorry you didn't realize that.

I have evidence in this thread as to the answer to my question. You assume to know what the answer to yours is.

So, you are saying you are fair and balanced when it comes to politics?
 

borosp1

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Apr 12, 2003
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Originally posted by: JacobJ
Perhaps the Olympic diversity thing is more related to social economic classes...? Winter sports are expensive...the richer classes in this country are less diverse...?

Thats 100% the reality. Its cost $100's of dollars to participate in Hockey, snoboarding, skating, etc. It costs nearly $0 to participate basketball or running.

 

CellarDoor

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I can't help but remember the dailey show during the GOP convention, when Samantha Bee would ask people, "Have you had a chance to meet a black person yet?"

Hilarious