Occam Bandage
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Tue Feb-24-09 06:00 PM
Response to Reply #7 |
| 22. The violence was what actually happened. The chimp was shot dead. nt |
| -Murdoch apologizes for Chimp cartoon (even he knows what it was) |
Uzybone |
Feb-24-09 10:23 AM |
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"it was interpreted by many as such." |
berni_mccoy |
Feb-24-09 10:25 AM |
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Yeah, its your standard non-apology apology |
Uzybone |
Feb-24-09 10:31 AM |
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It's a fair assessment. |
Beacool |
Feb-24-09 11:58 AM |
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Even if some didn't think it was meant to portray Obama, |
SunsetDreams |
Feb-24-09 12:02 PM |
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It was an asinine cartoon and not very funny, |
Beacool |
Feb-24-09 12:58 PM |
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The violence was what actually happened. The chimp was shot dead. nt |
Occam Bandage |
Feb-24-09 06:00 PM |
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But anyone could see that would be the interpretation by many. |
tekisui |
Feb-24-09 12:05 PM |
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Yes and they should have pulled it if nothing else to avoid misinterpretation. |
Beacool |
Feb-24-09 01:03 PM |
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I think making fun of our elected leaders is a time honored |
tekisui |
Feb-24-09 02:05 PM |
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True, but so far they haven't figured out how to do it. |
Beacool |
Feb-24-09 06:58 PM |
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Says the person who likes the Obama sock monkey. |
HiFructosePronSyrup |
Feb-24-09 01:02 PM |
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I would have liked a Hillary sock monkey too. |
Beacool |
Feb-24-09 01:07 PM |
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I seriously doubt that they would've made a Hillary Clinton sock monkey. n/t |
Raineyb |
Feb-24-09 05:54 PM |
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If they made a Hillary witch doll |
Uzybone |
Feb-24-09 05:57 PM |
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IF they made a witch doll????? |
Beacool |
Feb-24-09 06:31 PM |
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Thats the point, its offensive, as is the Obama monkey |
Uzybone |
Feb-24-09 06:34 PM |
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Of course I get it. |
Beacool |
Feb-24-09 06:41 PM |
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Sounds like Lee Iacocca's "It was a dumb idea" statement after Chrysler was caught... |
KansDem |
Feb-24-09 10:33 AM |
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Even though I can't stand Murdoch, this is better than the Editor. |
SunsetDreams |
Feb-24-09 11:36 AM |
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The NAACP has climbed up Murdoch's ass and this is the first time he's blinked. |
AtomicKitten |
Feb-24-09 11:59 AM |
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Murdoch had no choice since NYP would be branded a "racist" paper and membership would fall since... |
quantass |
Feb-24-09 12:08 PM |
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Can't a Repuke issue an ACTUAL apology? Is it against their DNA? |
4lbs |
Feb-24-09 01:21 PM |
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Offense was just one side of a two bladed sword, this cartoon also served as affirmation. |
Uncle Joe |
Feb-24-09 01:40 PM |
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Feb-24-09 05:55 PM |
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Thanks for the name calling |
Uzybone |
Feb-24-09 05:58 PM |
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Er, his apology is pretty much "it wasn't racist, but it could be taken as such." nt |
Occam Bandage |
Feb-24-09 05:59 PM |
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The fact is many racists don't realize that's what they are |
lunatica |
Feb-24-09 06:04 PM |
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Well said .... |
goclark |
Feb-24-09 07:03 PM |
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Nice legacy for Black History month, Murdoch. |
Rashel |
Feb-24-09 06:59 PM |
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/me looks out the window |
Mr. Sparkle |
Feb-24-09 07:14 PM |
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