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In reply to the discussion: AF-am Group: Are people really going to bat for Bill Maher on DU? [View all]LanternWaste
(37,748 posts)51. Lack of humor in both statement and context
"What's the problem?"
Lack of humor in both statement and context. Doesn't take an above average mind to perceive what is grossly obvious.
<cue the disingenuous who will allege it was funny because their many, many black friends told them so...>
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"We're colorless and need to stop this white/Black stuff" Yet you tout your 'Black best friend'
lib87
Jun 2017
#45
Did you really just say "you know better" than people complaining about racist remarks?
bettyellen
Jun 2017
#48
Point taken. Clearly I was wrong. My apologies for any offense I may have given. n/t
Binkie The Clown
Jun 2017
#53
I don't want to. It's offense. My point is, it's offensive no matter who uses it. n/t
Binkie The Clown
Jun 2017
#29
Yes, they are. These people are shitty fucking allies to black people.
La Lioness Priyanka
Jun 2017
#19
GD is full of thread and subthread. one titled 'we need bill maher..."
La Lioness Priyanka
Jun 2017
#24
One of his defenders said I wasn't POC enough to object to Maher's use of the word
stevenleser
Jun 2017
#31
Same here. He's a jerk. Next he'll call women the c.word and the excuses will fly.
elehhhhna
Jun 2017
#36