Paula Deen's use of the "N"-Word

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Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

And I'm not saying it doesn't. All I'm saying is that things have progressed a long way. They just need to progress more.

We have freedom in name, but not in definition, and we're not a slave in name but in definition. You see the physical act of slavery gone, but what about the biological, economical and sociological slavery that still exist?

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

What a coincidence. I have some links for you in my signature.

Your siggy is on point! For real.

Originally Posted by Nine Jewels

Perfect example of the self-pitying whining that's so prelevant among AAs these days. If race is still such an issue, make your life better! Colleges out there are tripping all over themselves to fill their quotas; small business loans are available for minorities. DO something about it.

Girl please, sit down somewhere. My wife and I have a successful landscaping business that I built from the ground up when I was unemployed. Do you have your own? If not, then sit down and shut up.

Originally Posted by Sen's Revenge

Note: White people, please understand that just about any word can be used in a demeaning way as well as a neutral way and endearing way. Me being an example of someone who tolerates the word "colored" is not a pass for you to use it. You've never used it before and you're just trying to be slick.

Thank you!

Originally Posted by AnchorAlum

How about we drop all the hyphenated "shit" (guess that's ok since you used it) period. We are all AMERICANS.

How about you shut the "shit" up. it still says on legal documentation that you all are "Caucasian" and everybody else of color is "hyphenated".

Originally Posted by AnchorAlum

Nobody in my family owned anybody else. EVER.

But you and every last one of your family members are enjoying and reaping the benefits.

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Just as you would not call the many white icons and leaders around the world leaders for the white race.

This!

Originally Posted by knight_shadow

Did you read the post that you quoted? He said we've come a long way, but haven't gotten there yet. How does that make him a disgrace?

Have a seat home's.