And People are wondering why this guy is upset

[HerrDrFunk]

4 minutes ago, Tortorella's Rant said:

Except it's a movie. Context doesn't matter. That's been made blatantly clear by the social liberal club. Thus, Robert Downey Jr. is racist piece of garbage who is basically the next Hitler. 

 

[Tortorella's Rant]

17 hours ago, Rounoush said:

Careful, HerrDrFunk in the house with his moral high ground.

No kidding. It's racist. Except when it's not because it's my kind of humor or because of some other pre-held bias I possess. Similarly, with Saul Goodman and his mental gymnastics defending Prime Minister Two Face. 

[HerrDrFunk]

4 minutes ago, Tortorella's Rant said:

No kidding. It's racist. Except when it's not because it's my kind of humor or because of some other pre-held bias I possess. Similarly, with Saul Goodman and his mental gymnastics defending Prime Minister Two Face. 

Well, that's about the same complete lack of understanding of nuance that pretty much seems to be your default. You probably think White Chicks is the same as Birth of a Nation. 

[Tortorella's Rant]

Just now, HerrDrFunk said:

Well, that's about the same complete lack of understanding of nuance that pretty much seems to be your default. You probably think White Chicks is the same as Birth of a Nation. 

See, there's always convenient excuses and double standards. You certainly can't be wrong when you're always morally infallible. Everyone bow down to HerrDr. 

[HerrDrFunk]

5 minutes ago, Tortorella's Rant said:

See, there's always convenient excuses and double standards. You certainly can't be wrong when you're always morally infallible. Everyone bow down to HerrDr. 

Here's the thing, I don't even believe you think Tropic Thunder is racist. What I think is going on is that you looked like a complete knob earlier in the thread, and you know it, so now you're trying to save face with this little routine. 

Edited December 13, 2019 by HerrDrFunk

[Tortorella's Rant]

28 minutes ago, HerrDrFunk said:

Here's the thing, I don't even believe you think Tropic Thunder is racist. What I think is going on is that you looked like a complete knob earlier in the thread, and you know it, so now you're trying to save face with this little routine. 

That's right. It's not. But many do including some people in this thread (and Saul Goodman wherever he may be lurking) whether they admit to it or not because their logic suggests otherwise. Which also means Trudeau is racist. And George Carlin. And Louis CK. And Quentin Tarantino. And Sam Jackson. And Bill Maher. And just about every black rapper in the history of rap music. And the list goes on and on but there's probably a hidden character count coded into the forum. Because this kind of behavior and language is always unacceptable. But of course it's not always unacceptable. Context always matters. That's why there's nothing wrong with the movie because most people see that for what it is. But many of these 'woke' social liberals assert it's always unacceptable - unless of course when it isn't. You don't get to pick and choose when there are no clearly distinguishable differences in the situations and you certainly don't get to take things out of context to score some 'woke' points - unless of course as I said it's some pre-held bias one already possess in which case that would make them a intellectually dishonest hack. So why is this guy treated any different than Trudeau? The context is the same. They did the same thing. If this guy is thrown on his ass, so should be Trudeau. But since Trudeau wasn't, neither should this guy. Why is there a double standard. I know why - it's obviously rhetorical. Why is there different penalties for different people for the exact same crime. Why is Bill Maher racist and why does he have to apologize, or why does Bill Peters get fired, but Ice Cube gets a free pass for rapid fire spewing the N word. Because he's black. That's racist in and of itself for even asserting that. 
 

I defend what I said at the beginning in its entirety. It's bigoted to assume black people are completely incapable of defending and standing up for themselves so honky has to do it for them on an Internet forum. It's perfectly reasonable to assume he could've done so in the present or shortly after when he may have felt more comfortable. 8 years after the fact looks pathetic and makes one look desperate to make a name for himself because hockey never went according to plan

 

Edited December 13, 2019 by Tortorella's Rant

[HerrDrFunk]

2 hours ago, Tortorella's Rant said:

That's right. It's not. But many do including some people in this thread (and Saul Goodman wherever he may be lurking) whether they admit to it or not because their logic suggests otherwise. Which also means Trudeau is racist. And George Carlin. And Louis CK. And Quentin Tarantino. And Sam Jackson. And Bill Maher. And just about every black rapper in the history of rap music. And the list goes on and on but there's probably a hidden character count coded into the forum. Because this kind of behavior and language is always unacceptable. But of course it's not always unacceptable. Context always matters. That's why there's nothing wrong with the movie because most people see that for what it is. But many of these 'woke' social liberals assert it's always unacceptable - unless of course when it isn't. You don't get to pick and choose when there are no clearly distinguishable differences in the situations and you certainly don't get to take things out of context to score some 'woke' points - unless of course as I said it's some pre-held bias one already possess in which case that would make them a intellectually dishonest hack. So why is this guy treated any different than Trudeau? The context is the same. They did the same thing. If this guy is thrown on his ass, so should be Trudeau. But since Trudeau wasn't, neither should this guy. Why is there a double standard. I know why - it's obviously rhetorical. Why is there different penalties for different people for the exact same crime. Why is Bill Maher racist and why does he have to apologize, or why does Bill Peters get fired, but Ice Cube gets a free pass for rapid fire spewing the N word. Because he's black. That's racist in and of itself for even asserting that. 
 

I defend what I said at the beginning in its entirety. It's bigoted to assume black people are completely incapable of defending and standing up for themselves so honky has to do it for them on an Internet forum. It's perfectly reasonable to assume he could've done so in the present or shortly after when he may have felt more comfortable. 8 years after the fact looks pathetic and makes one look desperate to make a name for himself because hockey never went according to plan

 

Honkey? I'm black, you brainless dolt. But hey, since according to you and your examples, it's all equal regardless of context, so you might as well have thought you were calling me a n***** (with a hard R) there.*

 

I gave you far too much credit in thinking you might have reflected on the situation and realized how ridiculous you sounded yesterday. 

 

Black people don't need to be coddled or are incapable of standing up for themselves when confronted with racist situations. The simple, sad truth is that what tends to happen when a single black person in an otherwise all white space does call out someone's racism, the group is quick to label them as the one with the problem. "He's just another angry black man", "he doesn't know how to take a joke", etc; basically, any mental gymnastics needed to shift blame for a $&!#ty action on to the victim. Which, by the way, that's exactly what you've done this entire thread. You've got nothing to say about the trainer (other than saying it isn't fair if he faces any repercussions from this), or Colorado Eagles organization for letting this happen, but damned if you don't have plenty of opinions on how you think Aliu should have reacted to the situation to your satisfaction; all while casting judgement about Aliu's character for speaking out about it now. That pretty much says it all for where you stand and who you are. 

 

*See how stupid that sounds?

Edited December 13, 2019 by HerrDrFunk

[Petey Castiglione]

I feel like some people don't understand the magnitude of feelings during that moment because they themselves have never had to experience it.  They can only assume how they would feel and react. 

 

My dad and uncles immigrated here when they were teenagers.  I've heard great stories of acceptance and horrible stories of racism.  Like having someone wait for you after class to beat you up just because you weren't white.  Small Asians were easy minority targets and I get why my dad and uncles didn't like going to school.  It's tough to stand up to guys twice your size, though they fought when they had to protect themselves and got labeled as trouble makers.  You're damned if you do and damned if you don't in regards to standing up for yourself. 

 

We now have zero tolerance for bullying so why don't we have zero tolerance for racism?

 

 

Edited December 13, 2019 by Petey Castiglione

[JM_]

2 hours ago, HerrDrFunk said:

Honkey? 

damn, that must be a first. 

[HerrDrFunk]

1 minute ago, Jimmy McGill said:

damn, that must be a first. 

Definitely didn't see that one coming when I woke up this morning. 

[Gurn]

1 hour ago, HerrDrFunk said:

Definitely didn't see that one coming when I woke up this morning .              ------and looked in the mirror!

ftfy

[HerrDrFunk]

[BPA]

17 hours ago, HerrDrFunk said:

You see.

 

This is what having  an open discussion can do. It's raising awareness.  Bring about change.

[Hairy Kneel]

If this helps change those small redneck towns racism it's a good thing.