Wow no thread on the Limbaugh ching chong racism?

[Narmer]

In our society it usually breaks down like this....

Acceptable to make racist comments against:

Asians
Whites

Taboo:

Africans/Blacks
Jews


Arabs are touch and go. Comedians should probably leave them alone.

Not true. First, whites can easily be divided into national groups and that can be a no-no. Asians are easier because they complain less. You have to voice your complaints or else people will continue to stereotype you. Asians can be weak like that.

 

[Steeplerot]

Hey, at least you guys don't pretend to have the slightest hint of objectivity.

Why should anyone? When people are cruel for the sake of being an asshole it is not funny.

Calling some hypocritical douchebag out who thinks he is awesome because he is good at blowing smoke up peoples ass is hilarious. Most people like seeing the jerk lose. It is as American as apple pie.

Some folks are rather cowardly people by nature, thus they get off on Rush and talk radio bullying.

Why do you think they call themselves dittoheads? They are people too chickenshit of life/or ignorant to use critical thinking. Thus they go for pro-wrestling mindset of them vs. us.

Why do you think so many people call RW talk radio folks primitive? Because it appeals to the basest emotions of fear, greed and petty spite.

Also the hubris of having your sheltered worldview reinforced day in day out against the evil hordes of "everyone else" is quite comforting. If you are weak minded.

At the end of the day the ching chong thing is childish, but then that's how they operate.

 

[Red Dawn]

Well maybe due to Fatbaughs self induced hearing problem that's exactly what it sounded like to him?

Anyway, nobody that anybody would take serious listens to the over stuffed bloviating bag of hot noxious gas..

 

[Craig234]

In our society it usually breaks down like this....

Acceptable to make racist comments against:

Asians
Whites

Taboo:

Africans/Blacks
Jews


Arabs are touch and go. Comedians should probably leave them alone.

Total BS. Among many flaws in your comment, one is that it pretends there's no history of hate and racism against some more than others.

Yes, if someone says 'we should lynch Sarah Palin' as an over the top expression of saying she is a political criminal or similar, it lacks the level of offensiveness that saying we should lynch Jesse Jackson or another black leader does, not because fo some political correct conspiracy you are so whiny about, but because thousands of blacks, not whites, were lynched as part of a massive history of hate and discrimination.

It's a little like how the Germans do have special laws against anti-Semitism and pro-Nazi things, because their history did not start after WWII.

Those who are too ignorant to have any sensitivity, any empathy, and appreciation of history, to them it's a mystery why not to treat it all exactly the same.

 

[piasabird]

America has a rich tradition of making fun of world leaders in the press. Why stop now? How many Chinese leaders actually are interviewed by the American Press? Do you think Chinese diplomats say anything other than what their Communist Dictator told them they can say? How can you not make fun of a culture that imprisons people and steals their organs simply for doing some deep breathing exercises? Now that is something to be proud of!

Maybe you have taken too many hits off of the foo long dong bong.

 

[3chordcharlie]

Total BS. Among many flaws in your comment, one is that it pretends there's no history of hate and racism against some more than others.

Yes, if someone says 'we should lynch Sarah Palin' as an over the top expression of saying she is a political criminal or similar, it lacks the level of offensiveness that saying we should lynch Jesse Jackson or another black leader does, not because fo some political correct conspiracy you are so whiny about, but because thousands of blacks, not whites, were lynched as part of a massive history of hate and discrimination.

It's a little like how the Germans do have special laws against anti-Semitism and pro-Nazi things, because their history did not start after WWII.

Those who are too ignorant to have any sensitivity, any empathy, and appreciation of history, to them it's a mystery why not to treat it all exactly the same.

Germany's special laws, while understandable, are a definite contributor to their recurring 'neo-nazi' problem.

When you start legislating special treatment, you will get resentment, protest, and maybe even violence.

 

[bigdog1218]

Did you listen to the clip?

There's a big difference between politically incorrect jokes and racism. If you can't tell Rush is being hateful toward the Chinese and not making fun of ethnic differences like every comedian does, it would have to be because you lack basic social skills. Asperger's maybe?

You've never heard a comedian try to mimic another language before? I think you're the one lacking the basic social skills. This happens all the time on TV, comedy. Like most people who are quick to cry racism, you only see it when you want to.

 

[HAL9000]

Who is that moron? also wtf kind of name is "Rush" I just looked him up and saw him having a go at Michael J Fox! Jesus christ this guy better rush in the opposite direction if I ever meet him.

 

[Narmer]

Germany's special laws, while understandable, are a definite contributor to their recurring 'neo-nazi' problem.

When you start legislating special treatment, you will get resentment, protest, and maybe even violence.

No it isn't. Neo-nazis are in almost every Western or European country, not just Germany. Hate is hate. It has nothing to do with Germany's special laws.

 

[3chordcharlie]

No it isn't. Neo-nazis are in almost every Western or European country, not just Germany. Hate is hate. It has nothing to do with Germany's special laws.

Sorry boss, you're wrong - just like 'seperate but equal' schooling for black kids was wrong. The fact that there is racism in the absence of special laws proves very little; by having these laws inequality is structuralized. Also, Germany isn't the only place in Europe to have these laws.

Broader 'hate-crime' laws may be less damaging depending on the particulars.

You either treat people as equals under the law, or you guarantee they won't be treated as equals on the street.

 

[Greenman]

Maybe we are missing the point, the Rushbo critics are finally hitting the gas bag where he lives.

When 14% or better of the American public is willing to boycott outfits like Dimino's pizza for sponsoring a serial idiot like Rush Limbaugh, and they lose business as a result, maybe Limbaugh sponsors will rethink the cost benefit ratio involved.

As for me, I have always maintained I will not give a dimes's worth of business to any Limbaugh sponsor.

Please join in this campaign and boycott each and every Limbaugh sponsor stupid enough to think 14% ditto head support does not entail a backfire of 86% national revulsion.

That's pretty cool. I'm going to go out of my way to use Rush sponsors now.

 

[Red Dawn]

That's pretty cool.I'm a Dittohead I'm going to go out of my way to use Rush sponsors now.

:whiste:

 

[werepossum]

Sorry boss, you're wrong - just like 'seperate but equal' schooling for black kids was wrong. The fact that there is racism in the absence of special laws proves very little; by having these laws inequality is structuralized. Also, Germany isn't the only place in Europe to have these laws.

Broader 'hate-crime' laws may be less damaging depending on the particulars.

You either treat people as equals under the law, or you guarantee they won't be treated as equals on the street.

True. Where government must discriminate to mitigate past wrongs - and that should be very, very seldom - it should limit itself strictly to those seriously damaged by those past wrongs, not make protected or privileged classes by race. Majority of time this is unneeded - black children in failing schools have same needs as white or yellow or brown children in failing schools.

 

[Throckmorton]

You've never heard a comedian try to mimic another language before? I think you're the one lacking the basic social skills. This happens all the time on TV, comedy. Like most people who are quick to cry racism, you only see it when you want to.

I guess you didn't understand my post at all. Rush isn't doing what comedians do. He's not even a comedian... he's doing the same thing Rosie O'Donnell did, being racist.

 

[Pulsar]

What are you talking about? It should be a big deal if Asian-American groups are complaining about it.

Not sure what your second point is. Vladimir? Are you talking about Vladimir Putin? You understand that Rush Limbaugh isn't a politician right?

Really? It should be a big deal?

Should it be a big deal if muslims scream and yell about muslim cartoons?

Should it be a big deal if the English complain when we mock their dental hygene?

Should Americans scream when Ozzies call us Seppos?

Your giving people exactly the reaction they want. Rush uses this type of thing to create buzz and gain attention. Hey, look at me look at me!

Who the hell cares what moronic statement he's made lately?

 

[ConstipatedVigilante]

Haha, that was comical. The absolute dumbest thing there wasn't the impression (come on, everyone likes a Chinese impression!). It was the fact that he essentially said, "No one could possibly understand this language! The translator could be making it all up!"

Just....wow. I suppose he doesn't know that if a translator intentionally mistranslates, that's like intentionally wrecking the wrong building with your wrecking-ball. Career ender.

 

[StinkyPinky]

Total BS. Among many flaws in your comment, one is that it pretends there's no history of hate and racism against some more than others.

Yes, if someone says 'we should lynch Sarah Palin' as an over the top expression of saying she is a political criminal or similar, it lacks the level of offensiveness that saying we should lynch Jesse Jackson or another black leader does, not because fo some political correct conspiracy you are so whiny about, but because thousands of blacks, not whites, were lynched as part of a massive history of hate and discrimination.

It's a little like how the Germans do have special laws against anti-Semitism and pro-Nazi things, because their history did not start after WWII.

Those who are too ignorant to have any sensitivity, any empathy, and appreciation of history, to them it's a mystery why not to treat it all exactly the same.

How is this BS? Do you deny that racism against certain ethnic groups is more tolerated than others? Who cares what happened in the past. Racism is racism. In fact, I find that to be a convenient excuse of many racists. "Oh, my ancestors were discriminated against, so I'm excused". Pfft. Come on. If you're suggesting someone gets lynched because of their race, that's offensive regardless of the history behind it.

 

[AzN]

Rush was making fun of the Chinese guy talking Chinese, Colbert was making fun of the fat guy being fat.

IT'S OKAY, IT CANCELS OUT.

What's wrong with this statement?

So now being Chinese is same as being fat? D:

 

[Tristicus]

What's wrong with this statement?

So now being Chinese is same as being fat? D:

So it's okay to make fun of one thing, and not the other? Because I'm pretty sure he was making fun of there being no translator and nobody who speaks English being able to understand him.

Cool story bro.

 

[HAL9000]

So it's okay to make fun of one thing, and not the other? Because I'm pretty sure he was making fun of there being no translator and nobody who speaks English being able to understand him.

Cool story bro.

It's ok to make fun of fat people because it's self inflicted. Don't compare being chinese to that.