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Monday, 08 February 2010

  • Sarah Palin is a giant hypocrite

    As you've probably heard, Palin recently took Rahm Emmanuel to task for referring to liberal activists as "f-ing retards" in a private meeting, going so far as to call on Obama to fire him and claiming that "retard" is every bit as offensive as the "n-word".

    Now, it's come to light that Rush Limbaugh also made use of the "r-word". In fact, Limbaugh essentially attacked the media for making a big deal out of Emmanuel's remark. In Rush's own words:

    "Our politically correct society is acting like some giant insult's taken place by calling a bunch of people who are retards, retards."

    When confronted with this fact, did Palin criticize Rush? Did she call for his resignation? Of course not. Instead she defended Rush's remarks, saying it was ok because it was just "satire". (link here)

    This shows, beyond any doubt (as if there was any), that Sarah Palin is a gigantic lying hypocrite. She wasn't genuinely offended by Emmanuel's remarks. If she had been, she'd criticize Rush for defending them and repeating the horrific r-word. Palin was clearly just capitalizing on what she perceived to be an opportunity to score some political points. If she genuinely believed that the r-word was exactly as offensive as the n-word, "satire" would be no excuse.

Wednesday, 03 February 2010

  • Should Emanuel Be Fired?

    Rahm Emanuel, President Obama's Chief of Staff, is being criticized for referring to a plan by liberal special interest groups to run ads against some conservative-leaning Democrats opposing health-care reform as "F*****g retarded". He has come under fire for his use of the term "retarded", notably from Sarah Palin. Palin has equated the term "retarded" with the n-word, and called for Emanuel to be fired (link here). 

    Should Emanuel be fired? Is saying "retarded" the same as using the n-word?

    In a word: No.

    "Retarded" is offensive, yes. Absolutely. It shows a lack of judgment on Emanuel's part, and he deserves criticism for it. He should issue a general apology (he already issued an apology to Tim Shriver, CEO and Chairman of the Special Olympics).

    However, there is no comparing "retarded" to the n-word. The fact that we typically write or say "the n-word" (as Palin herself did in her written comments) when we refer to it instead of simply saying the word itself demonstrates that.

    The extraordinarily violent and oppressive history of racism in this country that the n-word arises from and evokes puts the word in a category of its own. And frankly, opportunists like Palin who draw comparisons between the n-word and other terms whenever it is politically useful for them to do so exhibit a deep insensitivity to that history and what the n-word means for so many people. In my view, Palin deserves a lot more criticism for her inane and disingenuous comments than Emanuel deserves for his.

Thursday, 28 January 2010

  • What were YOU expecting?



    (link here)

    I actually think the "iPad" does look pretty cool, even if it doesn't live up to all of the ridiculous media fueled hype. I doubt I'll be getting one right away, but I could see buying one of these down the line when they have developed a bit further.

    What do you think - is the iPad awesome? Lame? Exciting? Disappointing?

Wednesday, 20 January 2010

  • Back in the Tropics

    Back home after a long visit in Michigan. Got to spend time with the fam and help out with some things, and got to catch up with a lot of old friends. Very good times all in all. But I have to say, it was incredibly nice today to be sitting outside with friends for lunch enjoying the warmth and sunshine. Ah, Miami.

Wednesday, 30 December 2009

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