Dr. Laura is ending her radio show

Should Dr Laura end her radio show over her comments?

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#52
#52
in what way did she go into the topic? apparently she was talking about racist comments from the ladies husbands friends.
 
#53
#53
Little off topic, but.. Those of you who listen to rap and sing the lyrics along with the rapper, do you repeat the controversial word when the artist says it?
 
#56
#56
Proposed new rule: Anyone who laughs at Dane Cook, Carrot Top, or Andrew Dice Clay, gets 2 week ban.
 
#58
#58
I laugh at Carrot Top because I'm afraid he'll beat the ever living crap out of me if I don't.
 
#59
#59
She's an idiot, but I don't think she did anything intentionally wrong. I'm sure she had an "Oh shiz, what did I just do" moment right after the call.
 
#60
#60
lumberjack4 said:
I laugh at Carrot Top because I'm afraid he'll beat the ever living crap out of me if I don't.
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You're afraid of getting beat up by a homosexual? I don't think beating the crap "out of you" is what he would be interested in.
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#62
#62
rjd970 said:
She's an idiot, but I don't think she did anything intentionally wrong. I'm sure she had an "Oh shiz, what did I just do" moment right after the call.
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She did, and she did apologize for it. Then she went on this crazy First Amendment rant and how it's not fair. I understand the point she was trying too make; however, nobody has taken her First Amendment rights.
 
#64
#64
Not that it necessarily applies in this situation but here's what I hate about situations like this:

The biggest problem I have is the race crusaders like Sharpton and Jackson and the like who take it upon themselves to be judge and jury when something like this happens. Someone says something or does something, they should be able to apologize and then move on, not have these 2 idiots come in and start dictating that they deserve to lose their jobs, need to pay money, etc. It's a shakedown. That's not even getting into the fact about how racist Sharpton and Jackson themselves are. Why they are put on pedestals is beyond me, both are scum.

On a related note, I think as a society when we refer to it as the "N-word" we collectively sound like we're all about 8 years old.
 
#65
#65
I hate the use of the term "N-word" more than the actual word. It seem to give it so much more power. But their is not as much of a "double standard" to the word as some might think. It's just like any other use of profanity. Those who would like to be taken seriously by main-stream America (black or white) refrain from using the word in public.

And I would argue that Al Sharpton is less of a "race crusader" than Rush Limbaugh.
 
#66
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Dr Dread said:
I hate the use of the term "N-word" more than the actual word. It seem to give it so much more power. But their is not as much of a "double standard" to the word as some might think. It's just like any other use of profanity. Those who would like to be taken seriously by main-stream America (black or white) refrain from using the word in public.

And I would argue that Al Sharpton is less of a "race crusader" than Rush Limbaugh.
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That is one of the most absurd things I've ever heard. One of these guys touches on race during the course of his show from time to time. The other has made the race crusade his life's work. One deals in conservatism, the other deals in race issues alone.

For the record I don't care for Limbaugh.
 
#67
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Dr Dread said:
I hate the use of the term "N-word" more than the actual word. It seem to give it so much more power. But their is not as much of a "double standard" to the word as some might think. It's just like any other use of profanity. Those who would like to be taken seriously by main-stream America (black or white) refrain from using the word in public.

And I would argue that Al Sharpton is less of a "race crusader" than Rush Limbaugh.
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name one time Limbaugh has used extortion tactics against a business because of a perceived lack of diversity in it's workforce.

while you're at it, please point out Limbaugh's Tawanna Brawley moment, or his "Jewish interlopers" moment, or his Freddy's Fashion Mart moment.
 
#68
#68
Sharpton's actions during the Tawanna Brawley episode was inexcusable at best, compounded by the fact that he never apologized even after it was shown how wrong he was. But I do suport his efforts to push businesses to make efforts toward a more diverse work force.

Limbaugh "touches on race" in such a way as to try to discount any achievements of blacks as affirmative action run amuck. And what did his comments about Steinbrenner have to do with conservatism?
 
#69
#69
and when those businesses don't toe the Al Sharpton line, as in Freddie's Fashion Mart, a riot conveniently breaks out and innocent people get killed.
 
#70
#70
Didn't you realize only white people can be racist? Get with the times people.
Dr Laura has outlived her usefulness as an advice giver. She should have gotten out of the game years ago.
 
#71
#71
MG1968 said:
and when those businesses don't toe the Al Sharpton line, as in Freddie's Fashion Mart, a riot conveniently breaks out and innocent people get killed.
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There was no riot. One idiot (Roland J. Smith Jr) went into the store, shot 4 people, set the store on fire, then shot himself. How is that a riot? How can you blame Sharpton for the actions of one idiot?

If you only get your news from the far right or the far left, you're bound to come away misinformed.
 
#72
#72
ok, I was merging two different events. that still doesn't change the fact that Sharpton is both a racist and a race hustler and there is nothing that Limbaugh has ever said or done that 1) set off violent protests and 2) resulted in the deaths of innocent people.
 
#73
#73
MG1968 said:
ok, I was merging two different events. that still doesn't change the fact that Sharpton is both a racist and a race hustler and there is nothing that Limbaugh has ever said or done that 1) set off violent protests and 2) resulted in the deaths of innocent people.
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Racist is a word that you'll rarely see me use. Hard to define, and harder to prove. It deals with mindframe as much as actions. It often ruins otherwise intriquing and informative discussions. And though it shouldn't, it's application often depends on the race of the one using it.

I'm not saying racists don't exist; I've met enough of them to know. What I have noticed is that those who I've observed making racist statements or doing racist acts, whether towards me or the opposite race, rarely consider themselves racist.

And as to the assumption that Sharpton set off a violent protest, I guess if you apply that thinking evenly, you could say that those who speak out against abortion are also guilty of inciting violence.
 
#74
#74
Dr Dread said:
Sharpton's actions during the Tawanna Brawley episode was inexcusable at best, compounded by the fact that he never apologized even after it was shown how wrong he was. But I do suport his efforts to push businesses to make efforts toward a more diverse work force.

Limbaugh "touches on race" in such a way as to try to discount any achievements of blacks as affirmative action run amuck. And what did his comments about Steinbrenner have to do with conservatism?
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People that rile up the crowds never apologize, public speakers/politicians hardly ever admit a wrong (unless they are caught with a hooker). Look at the Duke case, how many talking heads were calling for blood, I do not recall any of them apologizing to the players.
 
#75
#75
rjd970 said:
She's an idiot, but I don't think she did anything intentionally wrong. I'm sure she had an "Oh shiz, what did I just do" moment right after the call.
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I think the offensive part came when she ended the phone call with "my nigga."
 
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