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233 responses to “Sandbox – 4oct15”
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u 258pm – u are correct on both counts; I don’t believe that “racism is alive and well” in Nevada County, nor do I think that RR provides “ample evidence” for your assertion. Would like to see your ample evidence. And recall, that I have defined what racism is, have you? Or do you and yours define racism to be whatever you claim it to be? ‘I can’t define it, but I can sure tell when I see it.’
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So, looking at the reasons for McCarthy’s move today, he must have certainly knew his shortcomings. And everyone saw it this week on Rachel’s show. Was a big focus for the last 10 days. Complete, cogent sentences are always nice, especially coming from a prospective speaker. Oh my. And there are several other clips as well..
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/clumsy-speech-marks-odd-choice-for-speaker-540695619883LikeLike
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and I certainly wrote something in a less than cogent way-
“he must have certainly knew”.. its almost McCarthyish.
Oops. (Rick Perry 2012)LikeLike
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Uh oh watch out George. The anti free speech loons named “u” are out to shut you up.
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Administrivia – the 8oct15 sandbox is now open for your astute observations and commentaries.
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What ever the ‘u’ is it is dodging the real issue of the lefts silence regarding Ben Carson being called a coon. Deflecting attention with some drunken ridge rats middle of the night idiocy is exactly what we are witnessing on a national level regarding Ben. I have to ask what would have happened if that ‘progressive’ professor had called a middle aged black man on his campus a nigger? Any difference? I would like to note that in my friend Bishop Allen’s many visits and meals here the only time he had an issue was from a leftist (pro Bernnie) VP of the pro pot group Americans for safe access. The idiot pot grower thought it was ok to loudly interrupt the Bishops benediction because the Bishop is anti Drugs, which is the norm for Bishops.
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George
You are not a person of color so you have no way of knowing. If you spend an evening at one of our local drinking establishments you will see ample evidence that racism is indeed alive and well in our fair towns. If I were black I would not feel comfortable You qualified that Larry W. comment is indeed racist but the rest of the regulars here don’t seem to get it.
Todd
Your comment about free speech is too lame to comment on.LikeLike
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u | 08 October 2015 at 03:37 PM
Since you are a white guy “u”, how is it you are sure you know what a black person thinks? Are you speaking of the black conservative Ben Carson? Or the race hustler Al Sharpton. Tell us who you contemporary black hero is.LikeLike
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As far as I can tell, the only one who used the term “c**n” was a liberal academic regarding Dr. Carson.
“u” is obviously one of the usual provocateurs who doesn’t mind making stuff up, I’d guess Jeff Pelline based on the racism and local bar fixations. The bar I’m familiar with has a handful of black regulars so I’m guessing I’m safe but with Jeff you never can be sure what will be invented next.LikeLike
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Not being into the bar hopping scene cant speak to the ‘u’s watering hole of choice but he sounds like he is just BS. Maybe its full of state of Jefferson tea party types, we know they are all racist. Right? Oh wait, Eddie Garcia is one of their leaders, so much for tired old song.
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Gregory there is no way he could walk up Broad Street to the bar. (11 would be necessary. LOL!
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Posted by: u | 08 October 2015 at 02:50 PM
The very apathy towards the question of local racism is stunning. This blog is testomony to that. To call the President a “coon” and not even acknowledge the racist intent is astounding.
Well “u” it is astounding that an Ivy League professor directed that slur first towards another black man with no media outrage or Sharpton led riots. I don’t recall seeing any wringing of the hands over that.
Maybe you don’t get out much.
Of course “Professor” Butler also called God a “white racist” so she appears to be an equal opportunity offender.
So there’s that!
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fish 429pm – What is expected yet still remarkable is the progressives’ hubris on defining the very complex landscape of racism, an admittedly challenging issue to discuss without demagoguery. Yet they have no problem in leaping into the tangle spouting nothing but absolutes according to their lights. Giving even a nod to realism here is outside their lexicon. Perhaps a more charitable alternative to apparent sophomorism is that they are just cynically continuing to push their calcified liberal worldview which includes the pro forma appellation of every conservative as a possible or confirmed ‘racist’.
http://rebaneruminations.typepad.com/rebanes_ruminations/2010/07/who-is-a-racist.htmlLikeLike
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Dr. R it is also telling that none of the socialist lights here have been able to simply denounce the cloistered academic who is so comfortable calling a Presidential Candidate, who is second in the polls a COON. Your blog is racist, some unknown drunk talked smack, everyone is a racist in west county and so on. Lame as it gets. She hates God and is a socialist female thus untouchable in their Politically Correct rule book. That makes them accessories after the fact. Guilty of racism just as if they said themselves.
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“u” my guess is he is a imbiber. No one can be that ludicrous sober. LOL!
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For the record, the black professor in question was a woman, and no, she certainly should not have used the term. Hopefully, this will be the end of this particular thread. And no, Paul, you’re not going to hear any apology from me until we hear a public one from the dumb C who started this whole discussion.
And for what it’s worth, I don’t live anywhere Nevada Co, so stop pissing on your neighbors.LikeLike
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Posted by: George Rebane | 08 October 2015 at 05:25 PM
Perhaps a more charitable alternative to apparent sophomorism is that they are just cynically continuing to push their calcified liberal worldview which includes the pro forma appellation of every conservative as a possible or confirmed ‘racist’.
This and the fact that it’s been such a remarkably effective rhetorical trump card for so many years. Hard to part with a tool like that.
Yelling “racist” the Swiss Army Knife of lefty political weapons!LikeLike
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George
Would you be willing to talk in persons to some of our black residents about their experiences of racism in Nevada County?LikeLike
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fish that is really cogent. Swiss army knife. Yep, those sensitive types are always looking under every rock and listening for any “dog whistle” they can find to start the PC wars on racism. Goodness these people are sad sacks.
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Hey Paul, Why not ask me? I have more black friends than you. Afraid the strong black moms or clergy I would bring would not subscribe you lefty victimhood wishes? I know you expect all black folk to be a black lives matter idiot. The real leaders on the ground know that gangs and drugs have no racial preferences.
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stupid spell check. YOUR lefty….
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Don, my granddaughter is half Mexican, I have had a relationship a few years ago with a black woman, I am sure Paul Emery is a lousy judge of what a racist is. But humor the poor guy.
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“I have had a relationship a few years ago with a black woman” Todd
Terrifying thought of the year.LikeLike
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Thanks for your racist heart confirmation the ‘jon’. You would be such a targeted victim in the real cities. What a POS you are what ever you are. No real contributions here or to society. Such obvious subtle racism like Frichy and the chili cheese fry gobbling idiot. We have true friends and interactions with people of color and you fear them in your neighborhood like the biatch you are. Have you ever had an interpersonal relationship? Terrifying to you because we can actually stand up with people in the real world. POS is the best I can say about your crews elitists limousine liberal crap.
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Thanks Don. You’re a real pearl. 🙂
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Posted by: Jon | 08 October 2015 at 09:14 PM
That’s clearly a racist statement. I’m surprised at you!LikeLike
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Hey Don, would you like to meet my good Muslim friends? They’re in the area every few months. You can tell them what you really think about Muslims in America. 2 guys have beards actually, but no need to bring a concealed weapon.
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Posted by: Jon | 08 October 2015 at 09:35 PM
That’s funny!
“Some of my best friends are___________!”
It doesn’t work when we say it. See no reason that we should believe it when you say it.LikeLike
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WOW you meet with muslims every few months, are they here to buy weed? Like frichy I do not discuss my personal protection other than I absolutely exercise my full legal rights and my property has multiple layers of security. We have dealt with the drug scum here before. My recollection is that my security systems have contributed to over a hundred years of jail time. They are happy to kill our critters but are cowards face to face. The ‘jon’ is another sock puppet. Shall I send pictures of my meetings with Muslims, Seiks, Buddhists and other religious leaders in our efforts to crush drug dealers? Go post on he whos name we will not utter, they will suck up and affirm your lame world view. Too much truth here for your socialist scum bags.ROFLOL
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I do agree that Todd’s story about a black girlfriend greatly stretches the bounds of credibility! Anytime you want to come to Grass Valley and have dinner with my friends and me at one of our favorite restaurants, let me know.
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George
Crickets on my 7:59?LikeLike
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PaulE 959pm – Sorry for the delay. Have no problem in principle to have such a meeting, but I am interested in what you see as its purpose/objective por favor.
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Jon | 08 October 2015 at 10:03 PM
I really could care less what you think or believe as you are a troll.
Hey DonB, take the troll up about his invite. Of course put your wallet in your front pocket as the troll will steal it if you don’t. LOL!
Also, I wonder if the troll’s Muslim pal is really a Jihadist? A Lover? Seems those Afghan men like little boys to rape and abuse. We see what happens when a American soldier kicked the sh** out of one of their soldiers for practicing what “jon’s” pal may have a proclivity for? Is that what we wanty traveling to our country?LikeLike
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