Yeah. 'The Onion' went there....
One hell of a way to make a point.
Showing posts with label Racism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Racism. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Audio: Glenn Beck: 'Why Should We Feel Bad For Saying "Colored"'
I don't listen to Glenn Beck's radio show. I only hear about it second hand. So, it's usually when he only says something incredibly stupid that I get wind of it. Last Tuesday was one of those times.
On his August 30 radio show, Beck was reflecting on his travels while on his "Restoring Courage" rally in Israel. While doing so, he said he felt "ridiculously stupid" using the term "African American" when referring to black people when in Africa, South America, Europe and in Jerusalem. He asked his co-host, Pat Gray, "Now how can people be one thing in one country, and nowhere else in the world?" (Because they're not American, dumbass.)
He went on to specifically cite South Africa as an example of how it should be, perhaps, saying, "In South Africa, it's black and colored. And, it's not a bad thing." It appears to me that Beck has forgotten about a little thing in South Africa called Apartheid. Until April 1994, "colored" South Africans didn't have the right to vote. Many were not even considered legal citizens of the country. The civil rights movement there was much different than that of the U.S. in the mid-60s. There were no picket signs and fire hoses. Millions of people were cast out to shanty towns, while South Africa's whites lived in luxury. Those that protested were often killed. I'm sure if the black population in South Africa could think of an alternate label to affix to themselves, after the history their people in the last century, they would probably create one.
He then attacked the nation's African American population, insinuating that they weren't "proud to be an American" by not referring to themselves as "black" or "colored". How dare he! If any ethnicity in this nation has the right to label themselves, it would be the one who was forced to immigrate to this country. The one that was sold and bred like cattle. The people that, as a group, were not allowed to eat in a restaurant, go to a theater or have any say in the political arena until 46 years ago. Oh, but they're not proud to be Americans. They're more American than you'll ever be, Glenn Beck. Audio of the broadcast is below.
On his August 30 radio show, Beck was reflecting on his travels while on his "Restoring Courage" rally in Israel. While doing so, he said he felt "ridiculously stupid" using the term "African American" when referring to black people when in Africa, South America, Europe and in Jerusalem. He asked his co-host, Pat Gray, "Now how can people be one thing in one country, and nowhere else in the world?" (Because they're not American, dumbass.)
He went on to specifically cite South Africa as an example of how it should be, perhaps, saying, "In South Africa, it's black and colored. And, it's not a bad thing." It appears to me that Beck has forgotten about a little thing in South Africa called Apartheid. Until April 1994, "colored" South Africans didn't have the right to vote. Many were not even considered legal citizens of the country. The civil rights movement there was much different than that of the U.S. in the mid-60s. There were no picket signs and fire hoses. Millions of people were cast out to shanty towns, while South Africa's whites lived in luxury. Those that protested were often killed. I'm sure if the black population in South Africa could think of an alternate label to affix to themselves, after the history their people in the last century, they would probably create one.
He then attacked the nation's African American population, insinuating that they weren't "proud to be an American" by not referring to themselves as "black" or "colored". How dare he! If any ethnicity in this nation has the right to label themselves, it would be the one who was forced to immigrate to this country. The one that was sold and bred like cattle. The people that, as a group, were not allowed to eat in a restaurant, go to a theater or have any say in the political arena until 46 years ago. Oh, but they're not proud to be Americans. They're more American than you'll ever be, Glenn Beck. Audio of the broadcast is below.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Bullshit Christianist Propaganda Poll Of The Day
I have spoken about World Net Daily's website a number of times in the past. They are a vile, hate filled mouthpiece for the Christian Right. They're anti-gay, xenophobic and not afraid to make their opinions known. They regularly conduct polls amongst their readers. Often times, the question or the choice of responses are skewed in a way to where people have no choice but to answer in the direction that the website leans.
Today is no exception. In response to yesterday's domestic terrorist attack in Norway, WND asked the following question:
"Islamic terrorism"? Ladies and gentlemen, here is your "Islamic terrorist":
At this time, 92 people are dead from yesterday's dual attacks. At least 86 of those people were shot and killed when Breivik, dressed as a police officer, gathered dozens of people together at a youth camp and methodically opened fire on them, one by one, with an automatic rifle. Crews are still pulling bodies out of the bombed government buildings in Central Oslo.
Does anyone use Google anymore, or are they fine with accepting this bullshit propaganda at face value? I can't wrap my head around this kind of blatant racism.
Today is no exception. In response to yesterday's domestic terrorist attack in Norway, WND asked the following question:
"Islamic terrorism"? Ladies and gentlemen, here is your "Islamic terrorist":
His name is Anders Breivik. Oslo Police are describing him as "right wing and a Christian fundamentalist", exactly the profile of those who read World Net Daily. Hours before the attack took place, Breivik posted a 1500 page manifesto online detailing preparations and calling for a Christian war to defend Europe against the threat of Muslim domination. His neighbors even described him as a gun-loving American Norwegian obsessed with what he saw as the threats of multiculturalism and Muslim immigration. Essentially, he's Norway's version of Timothy McVeigh.
At this time, 92 people are dead from yesterday's dual attacks. At least 86 of those people were shot and killed when Breivik, dressed as a police officer, gathered dozens of people together at a youth camp and methodically opened fire on them, one by one, with an automatic rifle. Crews are still pulling bodies out of the bombed government buildings in Central Oslo.
Does anyone use Google anymore, or are they fine with accepting this bullshit propaganda at face value? I can't wrap my head around this kind of blatant racism.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Apathy Or Ignorance
I became privy to a conversation that was taking place online concerning donations to Haiti. Someone posted on their Facebook status:
I was dumbfounded. I didn't know where to start to pick this message apart. First, this occurs in practically every country. There is a level of poverty, whether it be great or small, in all nations, even communist countries. Secondly, the poverty level in the United States is roughly 13%, give or take a percent or two, depending upon the region of the country you live in. Haiti, prior to the earthquake, was at a poverty rate of over 60%. It was the poorest nation, by far, in the Western Hemisphere. Add to it a magnitude 7.1 earthquake, killing upwards of 200,000 people, and leaving over a third of the population, or roughly 3 million people, homeless.
My friend explained those points to this woman that posted the message. She received the following response:
At what point did the Hope For Haiti telethon put our nation into more debt? Was it government backed or funded. Did the Federal government agree to match donations dollar for dollar like the Canadian government did? (Classy move BTW)
When the World Trade Center fell, dozens of countries offered aid, but were all refused. We had the manpower and the resources to take care of our own. When the airports were shut down, people opened up their homes to take in Americans, so they wouldn't have to sleep in airport terminals for days. 2,752 people lost their lives on 9/11.
Here is something that you may not know. When Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, 98 countries and 11 International Aid organizations pledged humanitarian aid, including $854 million in funds(yes cash), of which, $40 million was used. Hurricane Katrina claimed 1,836 lives.
The U.S. has not seen a disaster anywhere near the scale of what Haiti has witnessed. Imagine Katrina multiplied by 100. Imagine the city you live in...gone.
This last message really got me:
9/11 happened almost nine years ago. Don't tell me people are still blaming the economy on that! Last time I checked, the economy had a nice upswing, then we hit a recession, but that had nothing to do that day back in 2001. The economy bounced back from that in 2002. And I would be willing to say that people aren't as "hard up" as the Haitians for food and water. Latest reports from the country are saying that groups of armed men are storming orphanages. They threaten to kill all of the children on the property unless they are given the food and the water that has been set aside for the kids. I must say, food stamps and unemployment checks sound so much worse.
I honestly don't know if this is a case of apathy or ignorance. It sounds like she is getting her information second hand, likely reposting something that she read from someone that reposted it themselves. It doesn't seem like they're politically active. If they get their news, it's more than likely from Rush Limbaugh than Rachel Maddow. Sure, I'm making generalizations here, but it's hard not to. On the surface, you picture a Nascar loving, tobacco chewin', Toby Keith fan. If it's not a bunch of white, working class Americans that need help, then they're not worth helping. "So, the world just lost a quarter of a million black people. Not my problem."
Well, it's mine. The nation of Haiti can't take care of themselves. Without our money or our assistance, we would be leaving nine million innocent people to die. Their blood will not be on my hands.
www.hopeforhaitinow.org to donate. Thank you.
"Shame on you America: the only country where we have homeless without shelter, children going to bed without eating, elderly going without needed meds, and mentally ill without treatment - yet we have a benefit for the people of Haiti on 12 TV stations."
I was dumbfounded. I didn't know where to start to pick this message apart. First, this occurs in practically every country. There is a level of poverty, whether it be great or small, in all nations, even communist countries. Secondly, the poverty level in the United States is roughly 13%, give or take a percent or two, depending upon the region of the country you live in. Haiti, prior to the earthquake, was at a poverty rate of over 60%. It was the poorest nation, by far, in the Western Hemisphere. Add to it a magnitude 7.1 earthquake, killing upwards of 200,000 people, and leaving over a third of the population, or roughly 3 million people, homeless.
My friend explained those points to this woman that posted the message. She received the following response:
To me I don't care any time something happens here no one comes and help us be we are the 1st to help other. We need to help our own people before we help others!!! And all we are doing by helping them is putting our country into more debt!!
At what point did the Hope For Haiti telethon put our nation into more debt? Was it government backed or funded. Did the Federal government agree to match donations dollar for dollar like the Canadian government did? (Classy move BTW)
When the World Trade Center fell, dozens of countries offered aid, but were all refused. We had the manpower and the resources to take care of our own. When the airports were shut down, people opened up their homes to take in Americans, so they wouldn't have to sleep in airport terminals for days. 2,752 people lost their lives on 9/11.
Here is something that you may not know. When Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, 98 countries and 11 International Aid organizations pledged humanitarian aid, including $854 million in funds(yes cash), of which, $40 million was used. Hurricane Katrina claimed 1,836 lives.
The U.S. has not seen a disaster anywhere near the scale of what Haiti has witnessed. Imagine Katrina multiplied by 100. Imagine the city you live in...gone.
This last message really got me:
and I have the power to NOT use any of my funds to help the people of Haiti!!! I understand what happend to them is bad, but I also know that peoplehere at home are just as hard up for money, food, water, and a roof over their head!!! And that is all thanks to the down falls the came after 9/11.
9/11 happened almost nine years ago. Don't tell me people are still blaming the economy on that! Last time I checked, the economy had a nice upswing, then we hit a recession, but that had nothing to do that day back in 2001. The economy bounced back from that in 2002. And I would be willing to say that people aren't as "hard up" as the Haitians for food and water. Latest reports from the country are saying that groups of armed men are storming orphanages. They threaten to kill all of the children on the property unless they are given the food and the water that has been set aside for the kids. I must say, food stamps and unemployment checks sound so much worse.
I honestly don't know if this is a case of apathy or ignorance. It sounds like she is getting her information second hand, likely reposting something that she read from someone that reposted it themselves. It doesn't seem like they're politically active. If they get their news, it's more than likely from Rush Limbaugh than Rachel Maddow. Sure, I'm making generalizations here, but it's hard not to. On the surface, you picture a Nascar loving, tobacco chewin', Toby Keith fan. If it's not a bunch of white, working class Americans that need help, then they're not worth helping. "So, the world just lost a quarter of a million black people. Not my problem."
Well, it's mine. The nation of Haiti can't take care of themselves. Without our money or our assistance, we would be leaving nine million innocent people to die. Their blood will not be on my hands.
www.hopeforhaitinow.org to donate. Thank you.
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