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99. Clinton supporters will defend ANYTHING

Reply to ForgoTheConsequence (Original post)

Tue Apr 12, 2016, 01:16 PM

Apr 2016

if the shoe was on the other foot and Sanders did this, it would be front page news on the NY Times and people would be calling for him to drop out.

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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