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In reply to the discussion: Charleston Daily Mail fires writer who called Michael Brown an animal that was put down [View all]randys1
(16,286 posts)3. Tens of millions of Americans agree with the "animal" comment...I know, you are all sick of me
Constantly saying tens of millions but I say it because each time we hear a story like this we contextualize it in such a way that the comment or behavior by the person is in some way out of the mainstream or unusual or something to be jolted or surprised by.
NO
There are so many people out there who refer to our First Lady as Manchelle, who instantly assume ANY minority arrested for ANY reason is absolutely guilty, who assume all minorities bearing witness to a crime scene are all lying, etc.
It would be one thing if the right of this country was ONLY corrupt and thieves, which they are, or ONLY bigots and racists and intolerant hating assholes, which they are, but they are all these things and more.
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Charleston Daily Mail fires writer who called Michael Brown an animal that was put down [View all]
Newsjock
Oct 2014
OP
Tens of millions of Americans agree with the "animal" comment...I know, you are all sick of me
randys1
Oct 2014
#3
What a wild and crazy and funny and unique picture you painted there, so thanks AND
randys1
Oct 2014
#25
Yep, and we all need to stop fearing these people, whether it is on DU or at your job
randys1
Oct 2014
#20
Hey asshole, "...unfortunate, inflammatory and, in our view, inexcusable" doesn't begin to cover it.
cheapdate
Oct 2014
#8
Outrage at the racism, fraction & hate is warranted. I feel the same way. Carlin's so great.
appalachiablue
Nov 2014
#49