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10. Yeah, tell that AA

Mon Apr 11, 2016, 08:27 PM

Apr 2016

how he should feel about a racist comment.

Do y'all even think before you write some of the things I am reading today about this?

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Mayor de Blasio, Hillary Clinton ripped for racist joke at Inner Circle show [View all] ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2016 OP

Not sure why HILLARY is being blamed for a comment that BDB made. But typical that it would happen. MADem Apr 2016 #1

Who's people wrote the sketch? Depaysement Apr 2016 #2

De Blasio's. nt MADem Apr 2016 #70

Yeah - and even if that were true, you think Hillary's camp didn't approve??? nt revbones Apr 2016 #87

How do you know that? nt Depaysement Apr 2016 #92

The problem is... Else You Are Mad Apr 2016 #3

So there was another transcript... R. Daneel Olivaw Apr 2016 #4

From the end of the article rpannier Apr 2016 #5

You got it, absolutely. Oblivious and approving of blatant offensive racism, supposed appalachiablue Apr 2016 #13

Exactly. Can you imagine if Bernie had been involved in something like that? pangaia Apr 2016 #18

The problem is, there is no problem. It was a slightly lame joke and two out of the three MADem Apr 2016 #77

Keep telling yourself that if it makes you feel better. nt Else You Are Mad Apr 2016 #94

And you keep telling POC what they should and should not be offended by... LanternWaste Apr 2016 #105

You shouldn't make assumptions. nt Else You Are Mad Apr 2016 #106

they both should have known better. why go there in the first place? CTyankee Apr 2016 #96

It wasn't spontaneous. It was pre written and she gave the punch line. morningfog Apr 2016 #12

The "I'm not comfortable" was pre-written, too? nt MADem Apr 2016 #14

Duh. Yes. It was a bit that they were all in on. morningfog Apr 2016 #21

A non-racial punch line apcalc Apr 2016 #102

Post removed Post removed Apr 2016 #43

I serously Bangbangdem Apr 2016 #48

It's only a big deal to Sanders supporters Gman Apr 2016 #59

Of course JesterCS Apr 2016 #100

Much as the GOP called Obama the Messiah, I empathize with your need to call her Crown Queen. LanternWaste Apr 2016 #107

Oh no, someone on Twitter got offended anigbrowl Apr 2016 #6

Yeah, tell that AA TM99 Apr 2016 #10

I'm inclined to defer to Leslie Odom's judgment on this anigbrowl Apr 2016 #37

And Odom speaks for and represents who? appalachiablue Apr 2016 #61

Work it out for yourself anigbrowl Apr 2016 #64

You say you defer to the judgment of one person so it's logical to ask why. appalachiablue Apr 2016 #66

Except you didn't do that, but rather tried to reframe my reply anigbrowl Apr 2016 #67

My remarks are sincere I assure you. Your comments are taken for what they are, appalachiablue Apr 2016 #72

To say nothing of the fact that De Blasio goes home to an environment where MADem Apr 2016 #71

What you said, 'in his home enviroment, teasing'. So That makes it ok appalachiablue Apr 2016 #74

Now that I've seen the context, I have come to the conclusion that a bunch of "concerned white MADem Apr 2016 #75

Why only 'concerned white people', though nothing wrong with care for others by anyone. What makes appalachiablue Apr 2016 #81

Because it's by and large white people who are telling me how I "must' feel about this. MADem Apr 2016 #82

All Bernie people, here-- evil whites have the gall to tell you they disagree. My, my. appalachiablue Apr 2016 #85

Has anyone watched the annual Correspondents' Dinner sketches? George II Apr 2016 #7

TBH rpannier Apr 2016 #9

Check this, starting at about 14:35 George II Apr 2016 #11

That was hysterical rpannier Apr 2016 #15

And that's the context in which DiBlasio and Clinton "performed" over the weekend. Black humor. George II Apr 2016 #19

I never said it was offense. I just learned they had that dinner rpannier Apr 2016 #24

It's a great character trait for us to learn to laugh at ourselves - I do it all the time... George II Apr 2016 #27

Tell That to the millions of Americans viewing the clip. appalachiablue Apr 2016 #62

Yeah it's different when privileged white people are making the jokes. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2016 #17

Psssst....Bill DiBlasio's wife wasn't offended. George II Apr 2016 #20

There are plenty of people who are. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2016 #22

And they are all Bernie supporters who aren't from NYC. Oh, the Huge Manatee. nt MADem Apr 2016 #49

Well alright, not...Does Mrs. de Blasio hold public office and is she running for POTUS? appalachiablue Apr 2016 #28

LOL...... MADem Apr 2016 #47

Family affairs, should be kept in the family. Not for the public, especially when appalachiablue Apr 2016 #50

His is the FIRST FAMILY OF NEW YORK CITY....get used to it. He's the MAYOR. nt MADem Apr 2016 #51

I don't care if he's the King of Scotland, or the Duke of Parma. You get used to it. appalachiablue Apr 2016 #54

Of course you don't care--and you don't know anything about him, obviously, either. nt MADem Apr 2016 #73

I don't know anything about Bill de Blasio and his work and family? You keep appalachiablue Apr 2016 #76

If you knew anything about him, you wouldn't be poutraging like you're doing right now. nt MADem Apr 2016 #78

What isn't known by me about de Blasio that you want to dangle for intrique. Do tell appalachiablue Apr 2016 #83

You plainly don't understand that 2 of the 3 people on that stage are from black families. nt MADem Apr 2016 #84

Oh gosh, two or three families on stage are black people! Well that settles it, they speak appalachiablue Apr 2016 #88

No, there were individuals on that stage, not "families." MADem Apr 2016 #89

Even more amazing! A mere two or three people, from families, reflect the opinions appalachiablue Apr 2016 #90

Why would the race of his wife make any difference at all? ALBliberal Apr 2016 #60

+10 appalachiablue Apr 2016 #25

Damn, I'm going to miss this man...he's one hell of a brilliant President Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #112

That's just a sample of what he's done and said at those dinners, but someone wanted... George II Apr 2016 #113

You and me both, George. Truman was Pres. when I was born. Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #114

Not sure that this will resonate as a serious issue or cause a lot of offense rpannier Apr 2016 #8

Well, that puts a different spin on the "outrage" entirely then. MADem Apr 2016 #16

My Irish Grandmother's family were either on rpannier Apr 2016 #26

I have a dog that looks like that, but that's not my dog or my house in the background!!! MADem Apr 2016 #30

Lol, I'm sure the evil racist Bill de Blasio will be her undoing here. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #23

So what you're saying is "too bad if you're offended"? ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2016 #29

I'll bet Bill DB's wife will give him the cold shoulder, eh? Ya think? Ya hope????? nt MADem Apr 2016 #31

One politicians wife vs hundreds of people speaking out.... ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2016 #32

"Bill de Blasio's wife thought it was OK." Where to Begin on that sad, lame justification... appalachiablue Apr 2016 #33

Oh boy, now you're into the "put words in people's mouth" phase! MADem Apr 2016 #36

The objections and disgust are warranted. Don't try to minimize or project, appalachiablue Apr 2016 #41

No, they aren't--and if you knew anything about BDB, you'd know this. MADem Apr 2016 #42

Familair with de Blasio from way back, the NY days. Don't make me lose my late dinner. appalachiablue Apr 2016 #44

Hundreds of "concerned Sanders supporters!" I will continue, thanks so much--to point out hypocrisy MADem Apr 2016 #34

What environment "qualifies" a white man to make racist jokes? ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2016 #39

Why don't you google a few images of the De Blasio family and then come back and tell us MADem Apr 2016 #45

So.... Plucketeer Apr 2016 #52

That's what it sounds like. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2016 #57

Here's the thing, those millions you think are offended, have never heard that term before Hestia Apr 2016 #98

When I see someone besides Bernie people expressing their geek tragedy Apr 2016 #35

They're so fucking obvious....! MADem Apr 2016 #38

One just told me BdB can't win re-election now nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #40

LOL!!! MADem Apr 2016 #46

Funny thing is everyone in NYC can guess where BdB geek tragedy Apr 2016 #53

But most of the BS fans here on DU still haven't figured it out....!!!! nt MADem Apr 2016 #79

I've asked a few if they knew anything about DiBlasio's wife......crickets. George II Apr 2016 #111

Why does Leslie Odom hate Hillary? lmfao at Team Clinton whereisjustice Apr 2016 #55

Of all the things to attack Clinton for... can we NOT do it for things like this???? basselope Apr 2016 #56

It's just another example of bad judgement XemaSab Apr 2016 #110

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, Hillary Clinton Make Cringeworthy Joke About ‘CP Time’ ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2016 #58

Well now, that just can't be. draa Apr 2016 #65

oh, bullshit. kwassa Apr 2016 #68

True but as far as I can tell the two people who made the joke are white. draa Apr 2016 #80

Bernie should capitalize on this to the max Reter Apr 2016 #63

which shows how little you know about their reasoning .... kwassa Apr 2016 #69

Paging the State Of New York!!!! Duckfan Apr 2016 #86

it must be a really slow news day Lil Missy Apr 2016 #91

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!! mhatrw Apr 2016 #93

I've never heard of C.P. time SansACause Apr 2016 #95

Not just New York. Heard it among black people but rarely in MD, DE, PA,VA, DC, etc. appalachiablue Apr 2016 #97

It's used in Ohio too JesterCS Apr 2016 #101

Me neither treestar Apr 2016 #109

Clinton supporters will defend ANYTHING pothos Apr 2016 #99

Hahahahahaha ... salinsky Apr 2016 #103

Post removed Post removed Apr 2016 #104

This is Pure itcfish Apr 2016 #108