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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPaula Deen's racism goes far deeper than using the N word...
People are making the mistake in thinking all she did was say this word a few times.
There is much more to it...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/21/paula-deen-racism_n_3480720.html
During the deposition, Deen was peppered with questions about her racial attitudes. At one point she's asked if she thinks jokes using the N-word are "mean." Deen says jokes often target minority groups and "I can't, myself, determine what offends another person."
Deen also acknowledged she briefly considered hiring all black waiters for her brother's 2007 wedding, an idea inspired by the staff at a restaurant she had visited with her husband. She insisted she quickly dismissed the idea.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/21/paula-deen-fired-food-network-cancels-show-after-racism-scandal_n_3480517.html?ref=topbar
This should make it clear. Paula Deen is racist and deserved to be fired from Food Network.
Rosa Luxemburg
(28,627 posts)Especially if she is promininent on TV. She definitely needed to go.
AsahinaKimi
(20,776 posts)But I bet you she lands a job at Fox News. She would be the Jewel in their charm case.
cynatnite
(31,011 posts)Oh, wait...she would fit in quite well come to think of it.
Her and Sarah Palin...I think I'm gonna be sick.
AsahinaKimi
(20,776 posts)The best cure, is never watch FOX NOISE!!
Lugnut
(9,791 posts)She's done.
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)Buh Bye.......
TeamPooka
(24,259 posts)She has been trying to build up an empire like Martha Stewart. I've seen Deen labeled cookware, food, even furniture. I'm willing to bet it all goes on fire sale soon.
She will keep her restaurants in Savannah, though. Lots of people of like mind in this region.
LeftInTX
(25,565 posts)Maybe she was able to keep her thoughts to herself, but then as she got busy and stuff the real her came out.
She should have addressed this stuff years ago.
Kinda reminds me of Mel Gibson...
cali
(114,904 posts)JNelson6563
(28,151 posts)This woman has no class. This has been fairly evident. Now it is glaringly evident.
Good-bye Paula. I hope y'all didn't spend it all on butter and gaudy rings 'cause somethin' tells me this gravy train is at the end of the line.
Julie