Political Correctness strikes again. Quaker Oats announced that they are removing Aunt Jemina image from their products. Thus by bowing to the PC Crowd, Quaker Oates is removing a part of African American history in the name of Nancy Green who was and portrayed Aunt Jemina was a strong, intelligent, independent, successful, Africian American woman. In a time in American history when that was a very difficult achievement. So by removing her, they are also removing Nancy Green’s lifestyle work and legacy. Those that have the inflation, look her up, she should be a role model, not eraced. I for one salute her.
It’s amazing, though. As much as Scott complains about Trump, yet he consistently downplays any of his opponents as infinitely worse.
Scott, you know the system. Ain’t no third party going to dislodge the Trump. So, if you don’t like him so much, then you might just have to consider whom you will vote for this November.
“When the students poured into Tiananmen Square, the Chinese government almost blew it. Then they were vicious, they were horrible, but they put it down with strength.”
‘I like the numbers where they are. I don’t need the numbers doubling because of one ship.’
‘The stockpiles were never for the states. They are for us.’
‘I am the chosen one.’
‘We fell in love. Yes, Kim and I fell in love when I was in North Korea.’
‘I am 6’ 3" and weigh 235 lbs.’
‘I am a genius. And very stable. Very, very stable.’
‘When the weather gets warm, maybe in April, it’ll all be gone.’
“If you look at the trends today, I think by Memorial Day Weekend we will largely have this coronavirus epidemic behind us.” State and local officials will begin to reopen activities, you’re going to see states ahead here begin to do that.”
‘One day it’ll all be gone. Like a miracle.’
’You’ve got to dominate the battlefield.’
‘I will be the oversight.’
“If we stop testing right now, we’d have very few cases, if any.”
‘They cut through the protestors like a knife through butter.’
The descent into post modern denial of realty has been occuring for decades, not 3.5 years. However, the complete irrationality and group insanity of the “destroy Trump” movement is its natural culmination. Whenever the American people elect a person who wants to tear down the corrupt structure of our government which is unchained and disconnected from the people, the statists launch their useful idiots and mobs to foment chaos and restore their power. The TDS phenomenon surely must end and is not normal under any circumstance even if it is embraced by a loud minority. The agitators who seek to transform America into a socialist, lawless dystopia ruled by mobs are a cult and are not “normal”, but dangerous to freedom, peace and prosperity and life itself.
Some far-right groups have purposefully sown confusion by impersonating left-wing activists, adding chaos to already turbulent days of protests in which local officials have blamed unnamed outsiders and left-wing groups for the mayhem.
Late Monday, Twitter announced that it had suspended an account for a purported radical left-wing group, @ANTIFA_US.
Those behind the recently created account, which had been suspended after tweeting calls for violence during the protests, had ties to a white nationalist group, Twitter said.
The company also suspended another fake Antifa account, after a far-right group claimed it had created it to infiltrate the movement.
Researchers have struggled since these movements emerged online last year to determine whether they represent a gonzo, self-consciously ironic exaggeration of long-standing far-right ideologies — perhaps confined to mere online bravado — or something more dangerous.
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) on Sunday tweeted an Associated Press photo showing two white men atop an overturned police car in Salt Lake City, both holding what appear to be assault rifles.
Spray painted on the side of the car is “4 George,” an apparent reference to George Floyd, the unarmed African American whose killing at the hands of Minneapolis police last month sparked the recent unrest.
One of the men standing on the vehicle in the photograph was wearing what appeared to be hunting garb. The other was wearing a Hawaiian shirt, as was a third man filming the activity.
“Look at this photo, and using simple common sense ask yourself are these “protestors” in Salt Lake City: A. Outraged by racial injustice in America; or B. Domestic extremists taking advantage of protest to further their own unrelated agenda,” Rubio tweeted.
Am I the only member of the chattering classes suffering from tweeter’s block? The outrages are so enormous that it’s hard to focus on anything else, yet it’s also hard to say anything that isn’t crushingly obvious
Day 1245 of the Right Wing control of the Presidency, Supreme Court, and both Houses of Congress.
With a somewhat Left tilt for the House only, 534 Days ago.
Are you better off than you were on Jan 19, 2017?
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Die for the Dow!
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The map of the coronavirus spread shows that transmission is worsening globally, even though regions in Europe and the US have started reopening their economies after “flattening the curve.”
More than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases around the world have been registered nearly every day since May 21st.
The Americas account for most cases, with Brazil becoming the new epicenter of the disease according to recent figures.
The actual problem is the portrayal of the woman on the packaging. It is a bad stereotype of what a black woman should be. A more dignified portrayal would be better. As an example, compare the Atlanta Braves logo to the Chicago Blackhawks’ logo. Which is better?
Just because someone has a drawing made and (hopefully) gets paid, that does not mean they assume the identity of a racist stereotype. Her time has passed. Just like Hattie McDaniel’s character and Stepin Fetchit’s character.
I was unhappy with the venomous use of the term “politically correct”. It reflects respecting others and their rights, not some supersensitivity. It is funny how propaganda works. Respect should have nothing to do with political leanings. If some are not politically correct are they politically incorrect (wrong)? Calling names like “libtards”, “sheeple”, and “snowflakes” only seeks to demean people that are being respectful.
“Calling names like “libtards”, “sheeple”, and “snowflakes” only seeks to demean people that are being respectful.”
No, it’s demeaning libtards, sheeple and snowflakes who are not themselves respectful, but set up idiot standards so they can call other people disrespectful. They gin up abominations like ze, sie, hir, co, and ey, and are highly offended when the titles Mr. or Ms. are used instead of Mx.
Tell me, do you know of an actual Latino or Latina who thinks Latinx isn’t a silly affectation? These people need to be scorned at every opportunity — and there are many opportunities.
RobinHood over 4 years ago
Political Correctness strikes again. Quaker Oats announced that they are removing Aunt Jemina image from their products. Thus by bowing to the PC Crowd, Quaker Oates is removing a part of African American history in the name of Nancy Green who was and portrayed Aunt Jemina was a strong, intelligent, independent, successful, Africian American woman. In a time in American history when that was a very difficult achievement. So by removing her, they are also removing Nancy Green’s lifestyle work and legacy. Those that have the inflation, look her up, she should be a role model, not eraced. I for one salute her.
Cheapskate0 over 4 years ago
It’s amazing, though. As much as Scott complains about Trump, yet he consistently downplays any of his opponents as infinitely worse.
Scott, you know the system. Ain’t no third party going to dislodge the Trump. So, if you don’t like him so much, then you might just have to consider whom you will vote for this November.
If the Donald allows elections.
We hope.
braindead Premium Member over 4 years ago
The new normal:
‘I take no responsibility for any of it.’
“When the students poured into Tiananmen Square, the Chinese government almost blew it. Then they were vicious, they were horrible, but they put it down with strength.”
‘I like the numbers where they are. I don’t need the numbers doubling because of one ship.’
‘The stockpiles were never for the states. They are for us.’
‘I am the chosen one.’
‘We fell in love. Yes, Kim and I fell in love when I was in North Korea.’
‘I am 6’ 3" and weigh 235 lbs.’
‘I am a genius. And very stable. Very, very stable.’
‘When the weather gets warm, maybe in April, it’ll all be gone.’
“If you look at the trends today, I think by Memorial Day Weekend we will largely have this coronavirus epidemic behind us.” State and local officials will begin to reopen activities, you’re going to see states ahead here begin to do that.”
‘One day it’ll all be gone. Like a miracle.’
’You’ve got to dominate the battlefield.’
‘I will be the oversight.’
“If we stop testing right now, we’d have very few cases, if any.”
‘They cut through the protestors like a knife through butter.’
.
“And who’s gonna pay for it?” “MEXICO!!!!!”
Brain Pudding over 4 years ago
The descent into post modern denial of realty has been occuring for decades, not 3.5 years. However, the complete irrationality and group insanity of the “destroy Trump” movement is its natural culmination. Whenever the American people elect a person who wants to tear down the corrupt structure of our government which is unchained and disconnected from the people, the statists launch their useful idiots and mobs to foment chaos and restore their power. The TDS phenomenon surely must end and is not normal under any circumstance even if it is embraced by a loud minority. The agitators who seek to transform America into a socialist, lawless dystopia ruled by mobs are a cult and are not “normal”, but dangerous to freedom, peace and prosperity and life itself.
Silly Season over 4 years ago
Some far-right groups have purposefully sown confusion by impersonating left-wing activists, adding chaos to already turbulent days of protests in which local officials have blamed unnamed outsiders and left-wing groups for the mayhem.
Late Monday, Twitter announced that it had suspended an account for a purported radical left-wing group, @ANTIFA_US.
Those behind the recently created account, which had been suspended after tweeting calls for violence during the protests, had ties to a white nationalist group, Twitter said.
The company also suspended another fake Antifa account, after a far-right group claimed it had created it to infiltrate the movement.
Researchers have struggled since these movements emerged online last year to determine whether they represent a gonzo, self-consciously ironic exaggeration of long-standing far-right ideologies — perhaps confined to mere online bravado — or something more dangerous.
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) on Sunday tweeted an Associated Press photo showing two white men atop an overturned police car in Salt Lake City, both holding what appear to be assault rifles.
Spray painted on the side of the car is “4 George,” an apparent reference to George Floyd, the unarmed African American whose killing at the hands of Minneapolis police last month sparked the recent unrest.
One of the men standing on the vehicle in the photograph was wearing what appeared to be hunting garb. The other was wearing a Hawaiian shirt, as was a third man filming the activity.
“Look at this photo, and using simple common sense ask yourself are these “protestors” in Salt Lake City: A. Outraged by racial injustice in America; or B. Domestic extremists taking advantage of protest to further their own unrelated agenda,” Rubio tweeted.
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/06/03/white-men-wearings-hawaiian-shirts-carrying-guns-add-volatile-new-element-floyd-protests/
Kaputnik over 4 years ago
Reason has not prevailed over any wide area for very long since humans developed the capacity for reason.
William Robbins Premium Member over 4 years ago
Kind of where I am on comments these days:
https://twitter.com/paulkrugman/status/1273381974464495619
Am I the only member of the chattering classes suffering from tweeter’s block? The outrages are so enormous that it’s hard to focus on anything else, yet it’s also hard to say anything that isn’t crushingly obvioustwclix over 4 years ago
It’s interesting how Scott’s perspective has shifted in three and a half years. Slow learner.
Silly Season over 4 years ago
Day 1245 of the Right Wing control of the Presidency, Supreme Court, and both Houses of Congress.
With a somewhat Left tilt for the House only, 534 Days ago.
Are you better off than you were on Jan 19, 2017?
~
Die for the Dow!
~
The map of the coronavirus spread shows that transmission is worsening globally, even though regions in Europe and the US have started reopening their economies after “flattening the curve.”
More than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases around the world have been registered nearly every day since May 21st.
The Americas account for most cases, with Brazil becoming the new epicenter of the disease according to recent figures.
https://bgr.com/2020/06/08/coronavirus-map-usa-world-covid-19-spread-accelerating/
Holden Awn over 4 years ago
There was a time in human history when reason prevailed?
MartinPerry1 over 4 years ago
The actual problem is the portrayal of the woman on the packaging. It is a bad stereotype of what a black woman should be. A more dignified portrayal would be better. As an example, compare the Atlanta Braves logo to the Chicago Blackhawks’ logo. Which is better?
TheShrink over 4 years ago
Just because someone has a drawing made and (hopefully) gets paid, that does not mean they assume the identity of a racist stereotype. Her time has passed. Just like Hattie McDaniel’s character and Stepin Fetchit’s character.
TheShrink over 4 years ago
I was unhappy with the venomous use of the term “politically correct”. It reflects respecting others and their rights, not some supersensitivity. It is funny how propaganda works. Respect should have nothing to do with political leanings. If some are not politically correct are they politically incorrect (wrong)? Calling names like “libtards”, “sheeple”, and “snowflakes” only seeks to demean people that are being respectful.
w2lj over 4 years ago
Been way more than 3 &1/2.
wagnertinatlanta over 4 years ago
“Calling names like “libtards”, “sheeple”, and “snowflakes” only seeks to demean people that are being respectful.”
No, it’s demeaning libtards, sheeple and snowflakes who are not themselves respectful, but set up idiot standards so they can call other people disrespectful. They gin up abominations like ze, sie, hir, co, and ey, and are highly offended when the titles Mr. or Ms. are used instead of Mx.
Tell me, do you know of an actual Latino or Latina who thinks Latinx isn’t a silly affectation? These people need to be scorned at every opportunity — and there are many opportunities.