Tea party illustration of Obama called racist

[carltonplace]

What most people find distasteful is not that they are pointing out the president's skin color...its that the president's skin color is the reason they won't vote for him.

Obama PROS:
Can't think of any
He's a good talker

Obama CONS:
He's a good talker
he's a damn socialist
He's half black

Get it?

[Teatownclown]

This stuff should have gone on during previous administrations when the man in charge was sending thousands off to be killed and mentally handicapped and physically dismembered. The righties are just plain belligerent and unpatriotic. Show some respect....this is the face of racism. 

[Teatownclown]

http://www.politicususa.com/bill-maher-medias-job-calling-wing-racist-propaganda.html

Now, pay attention kiddies so you will understand what you do here IS racist...you may not know who you are so look closely and uncover the mirror.

[Red Arrow]

Now, pay attention kiddies so you will understand what you do here IS racist...you may not know who you are so look closely and uncover the mirror.

You need to look in your own mirror.

[heironymouspasparagus]

No sense of humor, huh?  C'mon people, lighten up a bit.  Racism has become an overrused excuse for anything somebody doesn't agree with.  To me, being a "n" is purely based on attitude, not race.  It's no secret I don't support Obama, but the list of reasons does not include skin color.  I find the creativity in the bumper sticker funny as he!!. 

Are you really serious about that?

Have you really re-defined the 'n' word in your mind so that it is not about race??

[AquaMan]

Mrs C, humor and cleverness are two different things. This is a clever use of words but not really humorous. Having fun at the expense of others as a general rule is simply not humorous. When it is based entirely on race, like this bumper sticker, its racist. Ask some black folks whether they think this bumper sticker is humorous. I won't because I already know the answer.

This is not like lawyer jokes or dumb blond jokes.

[dbacks fan]

Are you really serious about that?

Have you really re-defined the 'n' word in your mind so that it is not about race??

I don't think that she has redefined the "N" word, it's just that "racist" and "hater" have become common place words used by so many in the blogosphere and in the news/infotainment/commentary media that it is becoming common place and almost fashionable to throw those words around. Look at all the talking heads left or right that use "racist" and "hater" on a daily basis, and even if they don't use those words directly, it's implied all the time. There are posters on this site that do it on a regular basis.

[Red Arrow]

This is not like lawyer jokes or dumb blond jokes.

One of my female cousins is a natural blonde and very intelligent.  She is offended by dumb blonde jokes.

[carltonplace]

One of my female cousins is a natural blonde and very intelligent.  She is offended by dumb blonde jokes.

Why? Seems like she should be more offended by "smart blonde" jokes. Wait, is that an oxymoron?

[Red Arrow]

Why? Seems like she should be more offended by "smart blonde" jokes. Wait, is that an oxymoron?

OK, I'll write it out so even you can understand.

The implication that  all blonde females are dumb/stupid is offensive.

She could color her hair to hide it but she would still actually be a blonde.

[carltonplace]

OK, I'll write it out so even you can understand.

The implication that  all blonde females are dumb/stupid is offensive.

She could color her hair to hide it but she would still actually be a blonde.

sheesh, I know all blondes are not dumb. So do both of my blonde sisters (one has a masters degree).

[AquaMan]

One of my female cousins is a natural blonde and very intelligent.  She is offended by dumb blonde jokes.

Blonde status, like lawyer status, can and often is obtained with money and can be changed at will or by others actions. Racial status is unavoidable by birth and lifelong. Surely there is a difference in the quality of offense committed.

[heironymouspasparagus]

One of my female cousins is a natural blonde and very intelligent.  She is offended by dumb blonde jokes.

Couple of my kids are "blue-eyed blond" Cherokees.  Very intelligent.  I like to try to confuse them with a bag of M & M's, though.....usually doesn't work, though.



(The blond M & M joke - how to confuse a blond?  Have her alphabetize the M & M's....  the M's and the W's are usually pretty straight forward...but the 3's and the E's will trip them up every time!)

[Red Arrow]

Blonde status, like lawyer status, can and often is obtained with money and can be changed at will or by others actions. Racial status is unavoidable by birth and lifelong. Surely there is a difference in the quality of offense committed.

True blonde status is by birth. It's appearance can be faked. Are you telling me that my cousin (and others mentioned in this thread) should be required to conceal her true identity to avoid being treated as a stupid person?  I might expect that from some here but I am truly surprised that you are/would be one.

Racial features can be altered too.  Michael Jackson spent a lot of money, I sure, to alter his appearance. 

Here is a rather famous case of a white man changing his appearance to pass as black:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Like_Me

[Red Arrow]

Couple of my kids are "blue-eyed blond" Cherokees.  Very intelligent.  

They must take after their mother.