Harry Belafonte calls Colin Powell a "house slave" - Page 3

doubleblue&gold · #31 10-14-2002, 02:33 AM

After hearing Mr Belefonte's remarks and then Mr. Powell's response----it's obvious which one has class. And if any person from a different background had used that "house slave" comment, they'd have been crucified! Why is it okay for some people to make racist remarks?

librasoul22 · #32 10-14-2002, 10:59 AM

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librasoul22 · #33 10-14-2002, 11:01 AM

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Originally posted by doubleblue&gold
After hearing Mr Belefonte's remarks and then Mr. Powell's response----it's obvious which one has class. And if any person from a different background had used that "house slave" comment, they'd have been crucified! Why is it okay for some people to make racist remarks?

What do you mean by that? Some people? Because from where I am sitting it looks like a not-so-subtle way of asking why black people can say that and white people cannot.

Please elaborate so I can reply without making an incorrect assumption.

cash78mere · #34 10-14-2002, 12:49 PM

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Originally posted by librasoul22

What do you mean by that? Some people? Because from where I am sitting it looks like a not-so-subtle way of asking why black people can say that and white people cannot.

Please elaborate so I can reply without making an incorrect assumption.

it seems like the SAME not-so-subtle way people refer to white people in other posts as "those people".

doubleblue&gold-
i totally agree. if anyone else said that they would be labeled a racist.

PrettyKitty · #35 10-14-2002, 01:14 PM

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Originally posted by cash78mere

it seems like the SAME not-so-subtle way people refer to white people in other posts as "those people".

doubleblue&gold-
i totally agree. if anyone else said that they would be labeled a racist.

perhaps I don't read posts often enough but I've never seen white people referred to as "those people"...I also think that Harry Belafonte had a right to voice his opinion the same way Baraka had a right to write and publish his poem. This is a free country...and we have something called freedom of speech...and just b/c you don't like what was said, then it doesn't negate the right for it to be said...or so says the constitution....btw, as far as Colin Powell changing his stance on the war.....he'd have been out of his job faster than a hot potato in a cool hand...regardless of whether he agrees or not, he was appointed to follow(the directives and policies) that man some call the president...

librasoul22 · #36 10-14-2002, 02:09 PM

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Originally posted by cash78mere

it seems like the SAME not-so-subtle way people refer to white people in other posts as "those people".

doubleblue&gold-
i totally agree. if anyone else said that they would be labeled a racist.

Would you care to reference specific posts? Because like PrettyKitty, I am not sure I can recall any that say "those people".

The reason why Belafonte is not being labeled a racist is because he, too, is black. You cannot be racist against your own race (by definition).

Also, is there NOT a controversy? Y'all are acting like his comment is getting swept under the rug, when it really has caused a stir. Very selective reasoning.

cash78mere · #37 10-14-2002, 06:09 PM

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Originally posted by librasoul22

Would you care to reference specific posts? Because like PrettyKitty, I am not sure I can recall any that say "those people".

sure i don't mind. i'll do it when i have time though. "we" have been refered to as "them", "melanin-challenged", "those people", etc. many times that I have read. everyone knows who people are referring to and a big deal is not made from it, just like it shouldn't be here. i'll get back to you when i have time.

i still don't really see the problem with the way doubleblue&gold phrased her (his? sorry) question.

as the the topic at hand, i don't have much of an opinion because i am not familiar with the topic.

doubleblue&gold · #38 10-14-2002, 06:14 PM

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doubleblue&gold-
i totally agree. if anyone else said that they would be labeled a racist.

EXACTLY my point!

I don't care if Harry Belafonte is black, white, red, orange, blue, yellow, or lime green-----a racist remark s a racist remark whatever!

Optimist Prime · #39 10-14-2002, 06:48 PM

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Originally posted by doubleblue&gold
EXACTLY my point!

I don't care if Harry Belafonte is black, white, red, orange, blue, yellow, or lime green-----a racist remark s a racist remark whatever!

Not really. You cannot hate your self, unless you are psychotic. I can say cracker all I want and its not racist.

librasoul22 · #40 10-14-2002, 07:48 PM

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Not really. You cannot hate your self, unless you are psychotic. I can say cracker all I want and its not racist.

Exactly. doubleblue&gold, you are totally missing the point. I mean, what exactly is the point? Are you trying to use this scenario to justify ACTUAL racism? Like saying if THEY do it, why do they get mad when WE do it? Because that's what I am really trying to get at. If that is the case there is a problem.