Rep Apologizes for Obama 'Tar Baby' Comment

[Ali777]

******.

Just sayin...

Feel better?

 

[Zander]

I like wop too.

What's an italian helicopter sound like?

Wop..wop..wop..wop..genie..genie..genie..

classic.

Racist

 

[Divine Wind]

Is the word boogyman racist too?

Only if the person using the word is white and male. Everyone else gets a pass because they've all been oppressed by white males at one point or another. Oh, and if the person saying it is a Republican, then it counts double points against them.

 

[California Girl]

The term gets used as a racial slur regardless of your protestations to the contrary.

Fact, not opinion.

I haven't said that it cannot be racist. Just that, in the context used, it was not racist.

Fact, not opinion.

In the context it was used, it's not clear at all how it was intended. However, like I said, I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.

It's clear to anyone with a reasonable intellect. It was used in the original context - that of the stickiness of tar, not the color of tar. Supporting Obama's policies will stick to those who do.... and, come election time, it's gonna still be sticking to them. Not rocket science.

As I said, I despise racism, and I also despise race baiting.

 

[BDBoop]

I don't use racial slurs. Or try not to. I'm not perfect. I think that one persons humor may cause others, mostly kids in school, to be targeted and bullied. I think we as adults should set an example.

All those that disagree can kiss my black ass.

Oooops. That just slipped out.

Your black ass just slipped out? Have you considered suspenders?

 

[California Girl]

To review.... this is what he said:

“Even if some people say, ‘Well, the Republicans should have done this or they should have done that,’ they will hold the president responsible. Now, I don’t even want to have to be associated with him. It’s like touching a tar baby and you get it, you’re stuck, and you’re a part of the problem now and you can’t get away.”

Now, to review the origins of the phrase 'tar baby'. It originates from the 19th-century Uncle Remus stories. In one particular story, B'rer Fox makes a doll out of a lump of tar and uses it to trap B'rer Rabbit. B'rer Rabbit gets more and more stuck the more he hits and kicks the tar baby.

Anyone with an IQ over room temperature can easily understand the context. So, can someone please clearly and logically explain how the fuck that comment is racist.

It's been explained enough. If you want to be viewed as racist, go right ahead and use it.
If not, don't. A fucking first grader can understand that. Oh and BTW, the "N" word began as a word that wasn't racist either. Feel free to use that term too, because it wasn't considered racist once. Etymology of a word , or phrase, has a lot more to do with the modern usage than just one story OR WHERE IT ORIGINATED. You come off like some KKK member trying to justify being racist with the bible.

You come off like a fucking idiot.

The 'n' word has, historically, been used as demeaning to blacks. I can understand that. Hence I do not use the word.

'Tar baby' is not racist. The 'racist' element has been created by those seeking to manipulate stupid people. I am not a stupid person so it's not that easy to manipulate me.

Oh, and BTW, I'm still waiting for some explanation of how the fuck it is racist in the context it was used in.

Faux outrage and pretend racism is sickening.... and, worse, it is dangerous. It mocks those who suffer from real, actual racism, and makes it far harder to spot real racism. Personally, I find that quite annoying. You may as well just come out and claim that everyone who disagrees with Obama is a racist.

 

[California Girl]

I don't use racial slurs. Or try not to. I'm not perfect. I think that one persons humor may cause others, mostly kids in school, to be targeted and bullied. I think we as adults should set an example.

All those that disagree can kiss my black ass.

Oooops. That just slipped out.

Your black ass just slipped out? Have you considered suspenders?

She should worry more about her stupidity showing. Got suspenders to cover that up?

 

[Ali777]

To review.... this is what he said:



Now, to review the origins of the phrase 'tar baby'. It originates from the 19th-century Uncle Remus stories. In one particular story, B'rer Fox makes a doll out of a lump of tar and uses it to trap B'rer Rabbit. B'rer Rabbit gets more and more stuck the more he hits and kicks the tar baby.

Anyone with an IQ over room temperature can easily understand the context. So, can someone please clearly and logically explain how the fuck that comment is racist.

It's been explained enough. If you want to be viewed as racist, go right ahead and use it.
If not, don't. A fucking first grader can understand that. Oh and BTW, the "N" word began as a word that wasn't racist either. Feel free to use that term too, because it wasn't considered racist once. Etymology of a word , or phrase, has a lot more to do with the modern usage than just one story OR WHERE IT ORIGINATED. You come off like some KKK member trying to justify being racist with the bible.

You come off like a fucking idiot.

The 'n' word has, historically, been used as demeaning to blacks. I can understand that. Hence I do not use the word.

'Tar baby' is not racist. The 'racist' element has been created by those seeking to manipulate stupid people. I am not a stupid person so it's not that easy to manipulate me.

Oh, and BTW, I'm still waiting for some explanation of how the fuck it is racist in the context it was used in.

Faux outrage and pretend racism is sickening.... and, worse, it is dangerous. It mocks those who suffer from real, actual racism, and makes it far harder to spot real racism. Personally, I find that quite annoying. You may as well just come out and claim that everyone who disagrees with Obama is a racist.

If my explanations are idiotic, it's only because I'm responding to your arguments in kind.
You claimed, "now, let's look at where the term 'tar baby' originated". I responded by trying to inform you that the "N" WORD has the same non-racist origins. However, since then, both word have been hijacked by racist, who have attached racist connotations to their usage. As a result, anyone who uses EITHER TERMS are viewed a racist. Words and phrases have a history, termed etymology. I really don't know any other way to explain it to you. I will only tell you that in the black community "tar baby" is right up there having the same offensiveness as the "N" word.

YOU DON'T GET TO DECIDE WHAT'S OFFENSIVE TO BLACKS.
THAT'S YOU'RE FUCKING PROBLEM.

YOU THINK IN TERMS OF A WHITE PRIVILEGES MENTALITY THAT STILL THINKS YOU GET TO TELL BLACKS WHAT THEY FIND OFFENSIVE, IN A COMMUNITY, YOU DON'T BELONG TO.

DON'T LECTURE ME ABOUT WHAT'S DANGEROUS. I'M BLACK. I KNOW WHAT IS CONSIDERED OFFENSIVE IN THE THAT COMMUNITY, BECAUSE I BELONG TO IT.

GET A FUCKING CLUE.
MY GOD, WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM?

 

[Ali777]

I don't use racial slurs. Or try not to. I'm not perfect. I think that one persons humor may cause others, mostly kids in school, to be targeted and bullied. I think we as adults should set an example.

All those that disagree can kiss my black ass.

Oooops. That just slipped out.

Your black ass just slipped out? Have you considered suspenders?

She should worry more about her stupidity showing. Got suspenders to cover that up?

You should worry more about your own stupidity, Miss " I get to tell blacks what they should find offensive".

She is a he btw.

Stupid fuck.

 

[California Girl]

It's been explained enough. If you want to be viewed as racist, go right ahead and use it.
If not, don't. A fucking first grader can understand that. Oh and BTW, the "N" word began as a word that wasn't racist either. Feel free to use that term too, because it wasn't considered racist once. Etymology of a word , or phrase, has a lot more to do with the modern usage than just one story OR WHERE IT ORIGINATED. You come off like some KKK member trying to justify being racist with the bible.

You come off like a fucking idiot.

The 'n' word has, historically, been used as demeaning to blacks. I can understand that. Hence I do not use the word.

'Tar baby' is not racist. The 'racist' element has been created by those seeking to manipulate stupid people. I am not a stupid person so it's not that easy to manipulate me.

Oh, and BTW, I'm still waiting for some explanation of how the fuck it is racist in the context it was used in.

Faux outrage and pretend racism is sickening.... and, worse, it is dangerous. It mocks those who suffer from real, actual racism, and makes it far harder to spot real racism. Personally, I find that quite annoying. You may as well just come out and claim that everyone who disagrees with Obama is a racist.

If my explanations are idiotic, it's only because I'm responding to your arguments in kind.
You claimed, "now, let's look at where the term 'tar baby' originated". I responded by trying to inform you that the "N" has the same non-racist origins. However, since then, both word have been hijacked by racist, who have attached racist connotations to their usage. As a result, anyone who uses EITHER TERMS are viewed a racist. Words and phrases have a history, termed etymology. I really don't know any other way to explain it to you. I will only tell you that in the black community "tar baby" is right up there having the same offensiveness as the "N" word.

YOU DON'T GET TO DECIDE WHAT'S OFFENSIVE TO BLACKS.
THAT'S YOU FUCKING PROBLEM.

YOU THINK IN TERMS OF A WHITE PRIVILEGES MENTALITY THAT STILL THINKS YOU GET TO TELL BLACKS WHAT THEY FIND OFFENSIVE, BECAUSE YOU'RE WHITE.

DON'T LECTURE ME ABOUT WHAT'S DANGEROUS. I'M BLACK. I KNOW WHAT IS CONSIDERED OFFENSIVE IN THE THAT COMMUNITY, BECAUSE I BELONG TO IT.

GET A FUCKING CLUE.
MY GOD, WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM?

My problem, oh hysterical one, is that no one gets to decide what is offensive to any individual. You don't speak for 'blacks' any more than anyone else. I could not give a shit what color your skin is. Being black is no more or no less than being blond, or blue eyed, or a redhead. You're not a 'community', you're an individual. 'Community' is a political tool used by those who are arrogant enough to think they can speak for others. You can stick your 'community' where the sun don't shine.

And your need to capitalize your post shows a lack of self control. I dislike hysteria. I find it clouds one's judgement and ability to think logically.

'Tar baby' is not racist unless it is used in a racist way.

My problem is idiots who use racism as a political tool. I find that equally as offensive as real racism. Actually, in some respects, it is worse than real racism.... because people like you make it harder to see the real racists. If you cared about this mythical 'black community', you would not use racism as a weapon.

 

[RadiomanATL]

It's been explained enough. If you want to be viewed as racist, go right ahead and use it.
If not, don't. A fucking first grader can understand that. Oh and BTW, the "N" word began as a word that wasn't racist either. Feel free to use that term too, because it wasn't considered racist once. Etymology of a word , or phrase, has a lot more to do with the modern usage than just one story OR WHERE IT ORIGINATED. You come off like some KKK member trying to justify being racist with the bible.

You come off like a fucking idiot.

The 'n' word has, historically, been used as demeaning to blacks. I can understand that. Hence I do not use the word.

'Tar baby' is not racist. The 'racist' element has been created by those seeking to manipulate stupid people. I am not a stupid person so it's not that easy to manipulate me.

Oh, and BTW, I'm still waiting for some explanation of how the fuck it is racist in the context it was used in.

Faux outrage and pretend racism is sickening.... and, worse, it is dangerous. It mocks those who suffer from real, actual racism, and makes it far harder to spot real racism. Personally, I find that quite annoying. You may as well just come out and claim that everyone who disagrees with Obama is a racist.

If my explanations are idiotic, it's only because I'm responding to your arguments in kind.
You claimed, "now, let's look at where the term 'tar baby' originated". I responded by trying to inform you that the "N" WORD has the same non-racist origins. However, since then, both word have been hijacked by racist, who have attached racist connotations to their usage. As a result, anyone who uses EITHER TERMS are viewed a racist. Words and phrases have a history, termed etymology. I really don't know any other way to explain it to you. I will only tell you that in the black community "tar baby" is right up there having the same offensiveness as the "N" word.

YOU DON'T GET TO DECIDE WHAT'S OFFENSIVE TO BLACKS.
THAT'S YOU'RE FUCKING PROBLEM.

YOU THINK IN TERMS OF A WHITE PRIVILEGES MENTALITY THAT STILL THINKS YOU GET TO TELL BLACKS WHAT THEY FIND OFFENSIVE, IN A COMMUNITY, YOU DON'T BELONG TO.

DON'T LECTURE ME ABOUT WHAT'S DANGEROUS. I'M BLACK. I KNOW WHAT IS CONSIDERED OFFENSIVE IN THE THAT COMMUNITY, BECAUSE I BELONG TO IT.

GET A FUCKING CLUE.
MY GOD, WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM?

 

[Ali777]

You come off like a fucking idiot.

The 'n' word has, historically, been used as demeaning to blacks. I can understand that. Hence I do not use the word.

'Tar baby' is not racist. The 'racist' element has been created by those seeking to manipulate stupid people. I am not a stupid person so it's not that easy to manipulate me.

Oh, and BTW, I'm still waiting for some explanation of how the fuck it is racist in the context it was used in.

Faux outrage and pretend racism is sickening.... and, worse, it is dangerous. It mocks those who suffer from real, actual racism, and makes it far harder to spot real racism. Personally, I find that quite annoying. You may as well just come out and claim that everyone who disagrees with Obama is a racist.

If my explanations are idiotic, it's only because I'm responding to your arguments in kind.
You claimed, "now, let's look at where the term 'tar baby' originated". I responded by trying to inform you that the "N" has the same non-racist origins. However, since then, both word have been hijacked by racist, who have attached racist connotations to their usage. As a result, anyone who uses EITHER TERMS are viewed a racist. Words and phrases have a history, termed etymology. I really don't know any other way to explain it to you. I will only tell you that in the black community "tar baby" is right up there having the same offensiveness as the "N" word.

YOU DON'T GET TO DECIDE WHAT'S OFFENSIVE TO BLACKS.
THAT'S YOU FUCKING PROBLEM.

YOU THINK IN TERMS OF A WHITE PRIVILEGES MENTALITY THAT STILL THINKS YOU GET TO TELL BLACKS WHAT THEY FIND OFFENSIVE, BECAUSE YOU'RE WHITE.

DON'T LECTURE ME ABOUT WHAT'S DANGEROUS. I'M BLACK. I KNOW WHAT IS CONSIDERED OFFENSIVE IN THE THAT COMMUNITY, BECAUSE I BELONG TO IT.

GET A FUCKING CLUE.
MY GOD, WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM?

My problem, oh hysterical one, is that no one gets to decide what is offensive to any individual. You don't speak for 'blacks' any more than anyone else. I could not give a shit what color your skin is. Being black is no more or no less than being blond, or blue eyed, or a redhead. You're not a 'community', you're an individual. 'Community' is a political tool used by those who are arrogant enough to think they can speak for others. You can stick your 'community' where the sun don't shine.

And your need to capitalize your post shows a lack of self control. I dislike hysteria. I find it clouds one's judgement and ability to think logically.

'Tar baby' is not racist unless it is used in a racist way.

My problem is idiots who use racism as a political tool. I find that equally as offensive as real racism. Actually, in some respects, it is worse than real racism.... because people like you make it harder to see the real racists. If you cared about this mythical 'black community', you would not use racism as a weapon.

Ok, fine.
If you want to play this game.

Please source one black person that doesn't think "tar baby" is a racist term.

 

[RadiomanATL]

If my explanations are idiotic, it's only because I'm responding to your arguments in kind.
You claimed, "now, let's look at where the term 'tar baby' originated". I responded by trying to inform you that the "N" has the same non-racist origins. However, since then, both word have been hijacked by racist, who have attached racist connotations to their usage. As a result, anyone who uses EITHER TERMS are viewed a racist. Words and phrases have a history, termed etymology. I really don't know any other way to explain it to you. I will only tell you that in the black community "tar baby" is right up there having the same offensiveness as the "N" word.

YOU DON'T GET TO DECIDE WHAT'S OFFENSIVE TO BLACKS.
THAT'S YOU FUCKING PROBLEM.

YOU THINK IN TERMS OF A WHITE PRIVILEGES MENTALITY THAT STILL THINKS YOU GET TO TELL BLACKS WHAT THEY FIND OFFENSIVE, BECAUSE YOU'RE WHITE.

DON'T LECTURE ME ABOUT WHAT'S DANGEROUS. I'M BLACK. I KNOW WHAT IS CONSIDERED OFFENSIVE IN THE THAT COMMUNITY, BECAUSE I BELONG TO IT.

GET A FUCKING CLUE.
MY GOD, WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM?

My problem, oh hysterical one, is that no one gets to decide what is offensive to any individual. You don't speak for 'blacks' any more than anyone else. I could not give a shit what color your skin is. Being black is no more or no less than being blond, or blue eyed, or a redhead. You're not a 'community', you're an individual. 'Community' is a political tool used by those who are arrogant enough to think they can speak for others. You can stick your 'community' where the sun don't shine.

And your need to capitalize your post shows a lack of self control. I dislike hysteria. I find it clouds one's judgement and ability to think logically.

'Tar baby' is not racist unless it is used in a racist way.

My problem is idiots who use racism as a political tool. I find that equally as offensive as real racism. Actually, in some respects, it is worse than real racism.... because people like you make it harder to see the real racists. If you cared about this mythical 'black community', you would not use racism as a weapon.

Ok, fine.
If you want to play this game.

Please source one black person that doesn't think "tar baby" is a racist term.

Uncle Remus.

 

[Ali777]

My problem, oh hysterical one, is that no one gets to decide what is offensive to any individual. You don't speak for 'blacks' any more than anyone else. I could not give a shit what color your skin is. Being black is no more or no less than being blond, or blue eyed, or a redhead. You're not a 'community', you're an individual. 'Community' is a political tool used by those who are arrogant enough to think they can speak for others. You can stick your 'community' where the sun don't shine.

And your need to capitalize your post shows a lack of self control. I dislike hysteria. I find it clouds one's judgement and ability to think logically.

'Tar baby' is not racist unless it is used in a racist way.

My problem is idiots who use racism as a political tool. I find that equally as offensive as real racism. Actually, in some respects, it is worse than real racism.... because people like you make it harder to see the real racists. If you cared about this mythical 'black community', you would not use racism as a weapon.

Ok, fine.
If you want to play this game.

Please source one black person that doesn't think "tar baby" is a racist term.

Uncle Remus.

Prove Uncle Remus is a black person.

( i just want to see if this guy is really this easy to bait )

* edit *
I'd like a birth certificate confirming his race please.

 

[RadiomanATL]

Ok, fine.
If you want to play this game.

Please source one black person that doesn't think "tar baby" is a racist term.

Uncle Remus.

Prove Uncle Remus is a black person.

( i just want to see if this guy is really this easy to bait )

* edit *
I'd like a birth certificate confirming his race please.

 

[RadiomanATL]

Prove Uncle Remus is a black person.

( i just want to see if this guy is really this easy to bait )

* edit *
I'd like a birth certificate confirming his race please.

Have a nice day.

 

[Zander]

Uncle Remus.

Prove Uncle Remus is a black person.

( i just want to see if this guy is really this easy to bait )

* edit *
I'd like a birth certificate confirming his race please.

 

[RadiomanATL]

Prove Uncle Remus is a black person.

( i just want to see if this guy is really this easy to bait )

* edit *
I'd like a birth certificate confirming his race please.

Thanks.

That was a fine bit of witty repartee if I do say so myself. Even left Ali speechless. So much so that he couldn't think of a comeback worthy of my post and so he was forced to place me on ignore so he wouldn't embarrass himself further.

 

[Zander]

Thanks.

That was a fine bit of witty repartee if I do say so myself. Even left Ali speechless. So much so that he couldn't think of a comeback worthy of my post and so he was forced to place me on ignore so he wouldn't embarrass himself further.

I had a real gut busting, tears rolling down my eyes laugh. You PWNED his ass so hard.....Thanks for the therapy!

 

[RadiomanATL]

Thanks.

That was a fine bit of witty repartee if I do say so myself. Even left Ali speechless. So much so that he couldn't think of a comeback worthy of my post and so he was forced to place me on ignore so he wouldn't embarrass himself further.

I had a real gut busting, tears rolling down my eyes laugh. You PWNED his ass so hard.....Thanks for the therapy!

Anytime