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100. Hey bravenak.. thought you'd like to see the results of the alert sent on

Tue Apr 29, 2014, 08:08 PM

Apr 2014

your post.. I was juror # 6.

What IS a niggeR anyway? What the heck is it?
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=4887387

REASON FOR ALERT

This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.

ALERTER'S COMMENTS

Use of racial slur

You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Tue Apr 29, 2014, 07:03 PM, and the Jury voted 3-4 to LEAVE IT.

Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Maybe disingenuous and looking for a rise?

Juror #2 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #3 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Did you alert on post #44 as well? Bravenak is posing a fair question in response to that.
Juror #4 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: It wasn't "used" as a slur. It was the subject of a question. Two entirely different things.
I may find the question offensive, but that's another issue.
And beside, the poster is an AA, and by convention is allowed to use the word.

Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: bravenak is a Black person asking a question about the meaning of the word. I suggest the alerter take care of that knee.

The person to whom she's asking the question is using "the racial slur".. and she's responding.
Juror #7 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: Insensitive and intentionally disruptive

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Dem Congressman Makes Shocking Racial Comments About Republicans, Clarence Thomas, Mitch McConnell [View all] DonViejo Apr 2014 OP

I guess "shocking" means "accurate" now. Arugula Latte Apr 2014 #1

+1 nomorenomore08 Apr 2014 #22

+2 fbc Apr 2014 #69

Bingo! Good call. nt valerief Apr 2014 #86

Really. WTH?! Cha Apr 2014 #94

+++++++1! nt MADem Apr 2014 #108

"Uncle Tom"- not cool LittleBlue Apr 2014 #2

No, but Clarence is surely exploitative in the most cynical of manners. hlthe2b Apr 2014 #3

Uncle Ruckus might be copyrighted gratuitous Apr 2014 #5

house negro? heaven05 Apr 2014 #31

Clarence Thomas is adieu Apr 2014 #38

steppin fetchit heaven05 Apr 2014 #59

Thomas VA_Jill Apr 2014 #57

Now you've done it gratuitous Apr 2014 #58

no doubt about it heaven05 Apr 2014 #62

Actually, Clarence is more like an "Uncle Ruckus." nt MrScorpio Apr 2014 #18

Very much so....all he needs is that bulging fake eye, he's got the attitude down pat. nt MADem Apr 2014 #110

very cool heaven05 Apr 2014 #30

If the shoe fits. Nanjing to Seoul Apr 2014 #36

It's like suggesting his opposites sulphurdunn Apr 2014 #46

No ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2014 #68

I read the book. bravenak Apr 2014 #77

Many have heard Malcolm's House Negro/Field Negro distinction ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2014 #82

+1 bravenak Apr 2014 #88

I always thought he looks like Uncle Ben TxDemChem Apr 2014 #61

I agree ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2014 #63

I agree LittleBlue Apr 2014 #71

The literary Uncle Tom sulphurdunn Apr 2014 #83

See my comment #82. eom. 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2014 #85

Yep sulphurdunn Apr 2014 #91

Yeah, that part is not good, but the rest is right on. randys1 Apr 2014 #64

It's exactly what he is. what in the world is uncool about it? HERVEPA Apr 2014 #67

It's called an Uncle Ruckus now, sir. bravenak Apr 2014 #4

Should I give a lesson on why calling Clarence Thomas an "Uncle Tom" is incorrect? eom. 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2014 #70

Oh my god!!! Please do!! bravenak Apr 2014 #72

LOL. eom. 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2014 #79

In the last poll Jamaal510 Apr 2014 #109

I hate libertarians. bravenak Apr 2014 #111

True, true, true. Control-Z Apr 2014 #6

And? lame54 Apr 2014 #7

Thats my congressman....The only decent one from the state for decades....Give 'em hell, Bennie! Rowdyboy Apr 2014 #8

Yeah, Rep Bennie Thompson! Cha Apr 2014 #96

gosh H2O Man Apr 2014 #9

Well, if the truth sounds shocking... ananda Apr 2014 #10

I thought Obamacare was created by Gov Romney in Massachusetts? FarCenter Apr 2014 #11

actually it was created by the heritage foundation, a right-wing think tank. unblock Apr 2014 #15

I didn't follow the link, but I'm thinking it came from TxDemChem Apr 2014 #65

so they hate it because it was a Mexican's idea Enrique Apr 2014 #55

This is a black separatist cult. Archae Apr 2014 #12

yeah, never happy to see a dem connected to noi mopinko Apr 2014 #19

yet what the congressman said heaven05 Apr 2014 #32

I am truly up in the air regarding the NOI ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2014 #78

I DO NOT believe in all they espouse heaven05 Apr 2014 #84

I have some very close associates ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2014 #93

thanks for that insight heaven05 Apr 2014 #99

Please note ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2014 #105

oh, me too heaven05 Apr 2014 #116

I think they are going to say NO regardless of who it is madville Apr 2014 #13

it's still racial. they see the democratic party as the black party unblock Apr 2014 #16

Exactly madville Apr 2014 #21

race of this POTUS heaven05 Apr 2014 #90

I'm not shocked. Coventina Apr 2014 #14

Call it like it is, and you'll be labelled a racist now. tarheelsunc Apr 2014 #17

Use racial slurs, and you will be called on in. N.T. Donald Ian Rankin Apr 2014 #52

ten four. +1000 heaven05 Apr 2014 #56

Good for him. If Clarence and Mitch don't like it, they can change their ways. Scuba Apr 2014 #20

Using terms like "Uncle Tom" is unambiguously and shamefully racist. Donald Ian Rankin Apr 2014 #23

ha ha ha heaven05 Apr 2014 #33

Common or garden racial slurs like nigger are just as "true". That doesn't mean they aren't racist. Donald Ian Rankin Apr 2014 #44

oh boy!!!??? heaven05 Apr 2014 #45

What IS a niggeR anyway? What the heck is it? bravenak Apr 2014 #80

Hey bravenak.. thought you'd like to see the results of the alert sent on Cha Apr 2014 #100

Wow!! bravenak Apr 2014 #101

Like I said in my explanation.. the alerter should take care of that knee! Cha Apr 2014 #102

I wish some would calm down. bravenak Apr 2014 #103

Yes, calm the hell down.. :) Cha Apr 2014 #104

I'm going to ask ... no insist ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2014 #107

It's a relatively straightforward thought. Donald Ian Rankin Apr 2014 #114

Just an observation on my part, Bortman33 Apr 2014 #89

I'm gonna have to beg to differ ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2014 #106

Meh. Starry Messenger Apr 2014 #24

okay he said it out mstinamotorcity2 Apr 2014 #25

Is the Congressman a DUer? n/t eShirl Apr 2014 #26

Bundy, Sterling and Thompson can go to hell. They're all old fat pot belly racist a**holes. 951-Riverside Apr 2014 #27

bundy and sterling are the racists, period heaven05 Apr 2014 #34

Thompson is a racist, period. 951-Riverside Apr 2014 #41

you are entitled to your view heaven05 Apr 2014 #49

It's only shocking...... DeSwiss Apr 2014 #28

Congressman, WHY ARE YOU ASSOCIATING WITH A CULT AND HATE GROUP? alp227 Apr 2014 #29

Even though the congressman has valid points, by going with these nutcases... Archae Apr 2014 #35

From their leader... Behind the Aegis Apr 2014 #115

"A hate group" heaven05 Apr 2014 #37

Judging by your posts in this thread, I think you'd have been right at home there. N.T. Donald Ian Rankin Apr 2014 #51

why, thank you heaven05 Apr 2014 #54

You mean they( racist whites) caused the hate by hating others? And it was all to the good then? bravenak Apr 2014 #92

hmmmm heaven05 Apr 2014 #97

You make perfect sense. bravenak Apr 2014 #98

Bingo ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2014 #113

SO those attacking the Congressman. . .Which person is more acceptable to you? Nanjing to Seoul Apr 2014 #39

I think you may have excluded the middle of your phallus there. Donald Ian Rankin Apr 2014 #47

FUCK NADER Capt. Obvious Apr 2014 #40

Yeah I saw he's causing trouble again. Jesus Malverde Apr 2014 #75

When a Dem from Mississippi does this ... DrBulldog Apr 2014 #42

you go bennie!!!!! heaven05 Apr 2014 #43

thank you, congressman thompson, hopemountain Apr 2014 #48

all three statements mentioned heaven05 Apr 2014 #50

'Shocking' Is Now A Synonym For 'Accurate', Sir? I Had No Idea.... The Magistrate Apr 2014 #53

Big brass ones. riqster Apr 2014 #60

i'm not going to tell one black person what they can't call another black person CreekDog Apr 2014 #66

Id say it's more likely that his appearance with the NOI upset people more. Jesus Malverde Apr 2014 #73

Any way you look at it (considering his anti-civil rights record as a Supreme Court Justice), -- radicalliberal Apr 2014 #74

Bennie Thompson is a total idiot. Archae Apr 2014 #76

Though I agree with him 100% iandhr Apr 2014 #81

Shocking but the gospel truth.. HipChick Apr 2014 #87

The truth can be shocking Faux pas Apr 2014 #95

They probably secretly Jamaal510 Apr 2014 #112

I have to say this: sofa king Apr 2014 #117