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In reply to the discussion: Constantly referring to President Obama as a "used car salesman" is expected of a RW racist. [View all]frylock
(34,825 posts)430. anything directed towards Obama that isn't painted in a positive light is now racist..
terms that have never before been used in a racial connotation are now to be considered racist. fucking unbelievable and an affront to people that have suffered because of REAL racism.
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Constantly referring to President Obama as a "used car salesman" is expected of a RW racist. [View all]
ProSense
Mar 2014
OP
There is something wrong, and his 'friends' should have a talkie with him privately
Whisp
Mar 2014
#107
I thought whining about DU violated the SOP. These hateful threads arent going
rhett o rick
Mar 2014
#427
This thread isn't "whining about DU." It's taking issue with a characterization of the POTUS. nt
MADem
Mar 2014
#482
Whining about DU is "I dont like that someone posted something that isnt positive
rhett o rick
Mar 2014
#511
Thanks for so eagerly proving my point. You're pretending that "DU" is synonymous with
MADem
Mar 2014
#596
This OP is intended to stir up trouble and it's one of a dozen or so lately
rhett o rick
Mar 2014
#664
Ahhhh....I see what you're saying!! YOU are entitled to express an opinion--but I'm not!
MADem
Mar 2014
#676
I must admit I've been bothered by that "piece of shit used car salesman" bit ever since I saw it.
calimary
Mar 2014
#674
I agree with you. He's not the enemy; he's a guy doing a tough job with a House that has
MADem
Mar 2014
#677
Concur completely. Times like this, I wish Skinner could "undo" grievous errors like that.
MADem
Mar 2014
#507
Rec'd. Don't see much in the other threads that show anyone gives a flying fuck about people...
freshwest
Mar 2014
#569
The fact that post was hidden while the unhinged spittle flecked stupidity that lead to it was not
Number23
Mar 2014
#510
I disagree...no racial overtones at all in this...however, calling Barbara Lee
joeybee12
Mar 2014
#3
How is "piece of shit used car salesman" racist at all or even borderline?
TheKentuckian
Mar 2014
#315
The mere fact that they're insulting Obama in ways they never would a white President
wryter2000
Mar 2014
#428
Why do you think I'm white because I won't jump on the call anyone racist as a casual defense
TheKentuckian
Mar 2014
#678
I think all kinds of motherfuckers are pieces of shit and worse and have said so
TheKentuckian
Mar 2014
#688
People (especially politicians) have been compared to used car salesmen since Nugent was thought of.
TheKentuckian
Mar 2014
#611
It was in regard to Dick Nixon: "Would you buy a used car from this man?" because he looked shifty
Hekate
Mar 2014
#615
Are you saying folks were racist for comparing Dick Nixon to a used car salesman?
TheKentuckian
Mar 2014
#668
Google images on Obama is full of conservatives calling him a POS. This ain't rocket science. n/t
freshwest
Mar 2014
#619
This thread is about Will Pitts use of the term "used car salesman" and if it is racist.
NOVA_Dem
Mar 2014
#183
Simply using that term about obama is not racist. BUT such terms appeal to racists.
alp227
Mar 2014
#287
The tone is IDENTICAL to RW sites. That's why they're LOVING that OP. They know it. n/t
freshwest
Mar 2014
#603
Did referring to Richard Nixon as a "used car salesman" make one a RW racist?
Tierra_y_Libertad
Mar 2014
#82
As I recall, the line about Nixon was "Would you buy a used car from this man?"
thucythucy
Mar 2014
#112
clarification, I think, in order to avoid further unnecessary squabbling
Voice for Peace
Mar 2014
#133
Hate to tell you this, but independents outnumber both of the establishment parties.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Mar 2014
#514
Ted Nugent is a known shitball racist and he uses piece of shit to describe the President as well
Whisp
Mar 2014
#128
Calling our Democratic President that, is not only right wing, it doesn't belong on DEMOCRATIC
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2014
#478
Even after the last tantrum, I had respect for Pitt. Since it involved his wife, I cut some slack>>>
KittyWampus
Mar 2014
#192
I think the board's other well known ranter was getting more attention. Vying for position is hard,
Tarheel_Dem
Mar 2014
#273
Nothing "absurd" about the claim, which is why you're distancing yourself from the label.
ProSense
Mar 2014
#17
no it's not. and I'll thank you to try not to attribute motives to me when YOU have no
cali
Mar 2014
#62
Constantly referring to the President as a "used car salesman" is not about "critics"
ProSense
Mar 2014
#24
It would require "intellectual honesty" to acknowledge the point, and not attempt to distort it. n/t
ProSense
Mar 2014
#77
Oh come on! The attempts to diagram that sentence would have made Sister Polycarp,
msanthrope
Mar 2014
#174
I used to hate that sentence diagramming stuff--I don't know if they make the kids do that any more!
MADem
Mar 2014
#610
Could someone clue us in on the "24 Business Hour" ... it's been in some other threads
uponit7771
Mar 2014
#193
no, karl rove was supposed to be indicted within 24 hours... when that didn't happen, it changed to
dionysus
Mar 2014
#360
I figured there was an agenda behind the recent anti-Obama rants and it was ...
Spazito
Mar 2014
#284
anything directed towards Obama that isn't painted in a positive light is now racist..
frylock
Mar 2014
#430
unless they do the same things as the label right? I mean, walk like a duck talk like a duck?
uponit7771
Mar 2014
#195
You just pointed out exactly what the problem on DU is. You think you're on a different "team" than
cui bono
Mar 2014
#632
Just because you repeat something over and over again doesn't make it true.
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
Mar 2014
#78
K & R, this should not be on DU, joining in with RW noise should be left to FOX.
Thinkingabout
Mar 2014
#46
You should probably stay out of political discussions if you are too thin skinned
dilby
Mar 2014
#50
Would be better to leave the RW-style attacks out of a site supporting Democrats. n/t
ProSense
Mar 2014
#56
No, it will not, and I'm certain a lot of the despicable name calling will be checked. n/t
ProSense
Mar 2014
#129
I understand you adore the president, but you undermine real complaints of racism by
Marr
Mar 2014
#70
Resorting to ridiculous and mean comparisons regarding our president is what Rumsfeld just did.
mountain grammy
Mar 2014
#85
Personally, I think this thread is more divisive than the one you are referring to.
corkhead
Mar 2014
#93
Thats exactly what this thread was designed to do. Look at all the op's threads, the major ones
Katashi_itto
Mar 2014
#637
Not seeing him accusing Pitt of using right-wing racist tactics there, either.
Hissyspit
Mar 2014
#506
There's a reason the OP said right-wing racist instead of just right-winger.
Hissyspit
Mar 2014
#585
In my experience racists use very different language to describe President Obama.
Solly Mack
Mar 2014
#97
I agree. To call one of our own a name, or to attach a descriptive negative label to their
Ninga
Mar 2014
#160
It's "reflexive" lableling, maybe that'll help people understand how KKKons act when they are
uponit7771
Mar 2014
#201
Because it boosts her post count...not because she has anything legitimate to say...
truebrit71
Mar 2014
#202
You don't win some sort of prize for having a high post count. It doesn't mean anything.
Ikonoklast
Mar 2014
#556
I'll take 'blue links' and facts to snark anyday of the week. But that's just me. n/t
freshwest
Mar 2014
#624
Yes, much like the power of science instead of superstition. Somedays, that's what it seems. nt
freshwest
Mar 2014
#642
…let's downgrade Pres. Obama because what I really feel passionate about, I can't talk…..
Tikki
Mar 2014
#153
That's more of a mildly insulting nickname. Not even in the same ballpark IMO. nt
redqueen
Mar 2014
#247
also it was republicans attack on Clinton, so people are justifying attacks on Obama by so called
JI7
Mar 2014
#359
Given that Republicans sign up on DU, pretend to be Dems, speak out against Obama...
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2014
#182
I don't think that was an accusation but honestly, he's helping them with their mission.
Voice for Peace
Mar 2014
#310
Yep....I don't know if you remember the watermelon and chicken threads last month....
Cali_Democrat
Mar 2014
#203
Speaking of that and I won't post the pic. An OP on terrorizing gays in Russia had guess what?
freshwest
Mar 2014
#625
Constantly deflecting criticism of the administration is expected of a paid shill.
Gormy Cuss
Mar 2014
#194
Bullshit. It is a valid comparison of a man who said one thing, and then did the opposite..
truebrit71
Mar 2014
#206
True, but if you think conservative like reflexive name calling is "criticism" then that's NOT true
uponit7771
Mar 2014
#204
I don't disagree with you about that, I just read the offending OP differently than you
Voice for Peace
Mar 2014
#565
So true and spot on. Which is why I doubt you'll ever see a response from that poster. nt
laundry_queen
Mar 2014
#586
Your false racism accusation, and WP's doubling down on an inflammatory term BOTH make DU suck. (nt)
Heidi
Mar 2014
#264
If you give two sh!t about the DU community as anything but a platform for your ego,
Heidi
Mar 2014
#311
Fortunately, I don't need his approval to denounce despicable name calling. n/t
ProSense
Mar 2014
#329
Crying "Racist" over and over whenever the president is criticized is the mark of a weak supporter
n2doc
Mar 2014
#281
"I wish he would cut it out. It undermines the content of what he is posting."
ProSense
Mar 2014
#307
Thirty years ago, I referred to President Reagan with the exact same epithet
Jack Rabbit
Mar 2014
#319
In 1960 the Democrats made a famous poster with Nixon's face and the words 'Would you
Bluenorthwest
Mar 2014
#367
Oh, the irony! Criticizing a personal attack by making a personal attack
RufusTFirefly
Mar 2014
#341
You forgot: If you criticize despicable name calling, you're making a "personal attack."
ProSense
Mar 2014
#354
I don't think Will is racist, he's just desperately seeking the relevancy he had here during the *
dionysus
Mar 2014
#350
Like the Woodward fiasco, trying to regain his Watergate fame. Everyone's gotta make a living:
freshwest
Mar 2014
#622
I don't see why people are upset at you, ProSense. It's just criticism.
Liberal Veteran
Mar 2014
#356
All of that aside...does criticising the President make one "anti-Obama"..?
truebrit71
Mar 2014
#389
While I agree that WP went too far.....I kinda doubt that was actually "racist", per se.
AverageJoe90
Mar 2014
#384
Well, okay. I still think the "racist" part should have been omitted, TBH.
AverageJoe90
Mar 2014
#395
And you have time and again failed to say how calling someone a used car salesman is racist...
truebrit71
Mar 2014
#399
As a relatively new peep here I would not feel correct by not saying this.
fleabiscuit
Mar 2014
#415
Looks like another of the many, many divisive threads that seem to be coordinated
rhett o rick
Mar 2014
#429
I must have missed it, but it is lower than calling him lawyer - which he actually is!
AAO
Mar 2014
#447
As is eating breakfast. It doesn't mean that doing so is evidence someone is RW or racist.
Donald Ian Rankin
Mar 2014
#450
I'm not thrilled with the epithet... but it sure as Hell ain't racist OR right wing. nt
MannyGoldstein
Mar 2014
#452
That kind of whining is childish, disruptive, and it really makes "supposed to be fun" DU SUCK!!!
MADem
Mar 2014
#455
You "look" at it, and try to grasp the point, which has nothing to do calling out a "critique." n/t
ProSense
Mar 2014
#473
Look around the web. Cons are having a field day with the ratfucking of Democrats here.
Ikonoklast
Mar 2014
#490
Actually it is the first jury that allowed the "FU Obama, from the bottom of my heart" to go through
lostincalifornia
Mar 2014
#491
This board went past "rational criticism" long ago. It's well into ranting lunacy now.
Ikonoklast
Mar 2014
#497
Everything I have seen, including adhoc polls indicate the vast majority on DU support Obama
lostincalifornia
Mar 2014
#518
Those that don't support him also, for the most part, do not participate in those very polls.
Ikonoklast
Mar 2014
#525
Pretty clear to me who they are, even without participating in a poll
lostincalifornia
Mar 2014
#576
Started when he called Pres Obama 'piece of shit used car salesman' regarding Affordable Care Act
Tx4obama
Mar 2014
#520
"Used Car Salesman" IS TOTALLY innapropriate!!!!! The 'C' should be swapped for a 'W' :-)
grahamhgreen
Mar 2014
#504
Ah, so you can accuse someone of being a RW racist, but using 'used car salesman' is over the line..
truebrit71
Mar 2014
#649
Love you both:) Torture is despicable. Can't wait til you see the light Pro!
grahamhgreen
Mar 2014
#562
If this thread doesnt make it clear to everyone that you have a protected status here nothing will.
bobduca
Mar 2014
#532
Clearly name calling calls for smears by association. Do you ever engage in honest debate ? ever?
bobduca
Mar 2014
#542
Do you seriously think that your comments are an invitation to an "honest debate"?
ProSense
Mar 2014
#545
my comments have one purpose : to call out your vile, blatant hypocrisy on this thread.
bobduca
Mar 2014
#546
Please explain how the name calling towards the president in the OP below is 'appropriate'
Tx4obama
Mar 2014
#539
And he gave a fine speech, but... Typical RW talking point. And too obvious. nt
freshwest
Mar 2014
#560
OMG! Posted on 21 March, 2014 and this is the first I've heard of that article/site
Tx4obama
Mar 2014
#575
RW knows what appeals to their base and demoralizes ours. No wonder we've got a troll invasion.
freshwest
Mar 2014
#618
Did pitt get his rw "used car.. " bullshit from them or did they get it from him... ?
Cha
Mar 2014
#617
It's "the used car salesman piece of shit" that's rw.. is it rw racism or is it just..
Cha
Mar 2014
#609
Yep. It is entirely possible to be critical of the President w/o reducing him to cheap stereootypes
BenzoDia
Mar 2014
#639
Let's at least be honest with ourselves, there's a reason this forum is divided...
raindaddy
Mar 2014
#647