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Mopar151

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97. As I said, you were not there.

Tue Dec 24, 2013, 02:59 AM

Dec 2013

And the qualifying statement re: white trash keeps being omitted

Could Phil's contemporaries have had the grace and vision to know the difference between their fellow sufferer's under Jim Crow , and the man that works for Mistah Charley? Oppression like that is a lot more subtle - and the folks who understand it arent't apt to go on about it to the kid from down the road, not with work to be done and a crop to get in.

Read up on the history of the Irish immigrants in Louisiana - cheaper than a slave can be a very hard way to go.

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I love the subtle defense posts for Old Man Duck guy popping up here at DU... [View all] trumad Dec 2013 OP

A&E couldn't fire him without a way he violated a contract. Pholus Dec 2013 #1

Depends if he's considered an employee in LA sharp_stick Dec 2013 #4

I think you're confusing ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2013 #21

"leech of(f) the work of orders" Really? Iris Dec 2013 #74

I think you misread the post. blueridge3210 Dec 2013 #78

Oops! that's what I get for reading DU when I have insomnia Iris Dec 2013 #86

Not a problem n/t 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2013 #90

Media contracts for shows and talent always contain umpteen "out" clauses. stevenleser Dec 2013 #6

Sounds like you probably need to keep them happy then, huh. Pholus Dec 2013 #7

That's it in a nutshell, yes. And like you, I do not feel sorry for this guy. nt stevenleser Dec 2013 #11

They probably are happy: truebluegreen Dec 2013 #15

Any reality star knows controversy = larger paycheck Pholus Dec 2013 #22

Can't speak for the LGBT community but.... LovingA2andMI Dec 2013 #69

Love Scandal. Nothings better than not knowing whats coming next. nt 7962 Dec 2013 #87

I know--I was being sarcastic. truebluegreen Dec 2013 #92

Not fired yet. Put on suspension. Fla Dem Dec 2013 #34

Kind of a form of Duck Twerking, as it were... Pholus Dec 2013 #36

Ugh...why for that image? Half-Century Man Dec 2013 #65

The latest season of the show--with the Happy Hater front and center--is already recorded and about MADem Dec 2013 #52

He probably did violate his contract, just as Baldwin did. merrily Dec 2013 #71

I am proud to say I've never watched that show... snooper2 Dec 2013 #2

Repukes dont just stay quiet they cheer the hate and bigotry. libtodeath Dec 2013 #3

yep. BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2013 #27

I have never seen it either... yuiyoshida Dec 2013 #73

Actually, Aristus Dec 2013 #5

Yup! In_The_Wind Dec 2013 #13

Good morning! Aristus Dec 2013 #14

G'morning to you too. In_The_Wind Dec 2013 #20

Yeah, it's snowing here in the PNW! Aristus Dec 2013 #39

It's really better that they stayed home. In_The_Wind Dec 2013 #44

What a beautiful image. Thank you. Aristus Dec 2013 #46

They may not "say shit" but they certainly throw shit. nm rhett o rick Dec 2013 #8

THAT's the FACT, JACK! Iggo Dec 2013 #9

It's an orchestrated effort. They are also trying to Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2013 #10

I knew there was a plot somewhere. In_The_Wind Dec 2013 #45

Holy crap! What is that photo from? Squinch Dec 2013 #48

It's from "Pan's Labyrinth". In_The_Wind Dec 2013 #54

Blaaaah! I'm going to have nightmares! Squinch Dec 2013 #55

With tomorrow's dawn In_The_Wind Dec 2013 #58

Awwwwww! You made me smile! Have a happy Solstice! Squinch Dec 2013 #83

The old duck guy Go Vols Dec 2013 #12

And today mercuryblues Dec 2013 #16

Thanks for that. So this entire controversy is fake. DeschutesRiver Dec 2013 #32

Well there you have it. This is all part of the show. arcane1 Dec 2013 #38

I'd have to disagree...ever seen 'Honey Boo Boo"? Good lord. 7962 Dec 2013 #89

What about Dan Rather? Bill Maher? Martin Bashir? Helen Thomas? kentuck Dec 2013 #17

... Hilary Rosen libdem4life Dec 2013 #95

Subtle? Sheldon Cooper Dec 2013 #18

Exactly. Overt, openly stated support for bigotry, homophobia and sexism. Squinch Dec 2013 #49

More to the point: R-Wers are the FIRST to shout "J'accuse!" about a Democrat. Then they take WinkyDink Dec 2013 #19

+1000 heaven05 Dec 2013 #23

in repuke world, you can *tarnish* your own brand as much as you want BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2013 #24

Hitler first, then Goebbels steve2470 Dec 2013 #42

oh thanks! BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2013 #47

Actually they do say shit... ut oh Dec 2013 #25

yeh, huh? Zorra Dec 2013 #26

Alec Baldwin was fired and no one here compained that I know of. Kingofalldems Dec 2013 #28

Subtle and not so subtle kcr Dec 2013 #29

PR firms. They post on sites like this all the time.... Need a job? grahamhgreen Dec 2013 #30

I've noticed something about his defenders. Marr Dec 2013 #31

They don't even have an argument! Pholus Dec 2013 #35

Yep-- just more marketing bullshit. Marr Dec 2013 #37

Yep, point in case, I didn't even know who they were until all of this RKP5637 Dec 2013 #82

how about the stupid first amendment argument JI7 Dec 2013 #53

Also they keep saying this is about his 1st amendment rights Rex Dec 2013 #59

because they're "entrepreneurs" Iris Dec 2013 #75

Actually, many do, saying things like they see no conflict... countryjake Dec 2013 #76

So true! displacedtexan Dec 2013 #33

Yeah, bullshit. Lancero Dec 2013 #40

Bahahaha! Right. "our guy". Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2013 #51

I don't think "we" unanimously said much... DonViejo Dec 2013 #57

Bashir said something supremacist about Palin? Really, you're attempting to compare the two? tia uponit7771 Dec 2013 #61

Bashir said Palin is a dunce. She is. Atman Dec 2013 #81

and some not so subtle. the trolls are working hard today. spanone Dec 2013 #41

Yes Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2013 #50

Thank you, couldn't have been stated better! nt cry baby Dec 2013 #43

I say fire with fire. We "do" need to declare a psychological war on right wing personalities. Lint Head Dec 2013 #56

I'm sure some of y'all have been to Monroe sir pball Dec 2013 #60

Once again I feel compelled to point out.. sendero Dec 2013 #88

Why even get worked up over it BootinUp Dec 2013 #62

The duck-fuckers will eventually give up and fade away arcane1 Dec 2013 #63

I have never seen this show. davidthegnome Dec 2013 #64

Not only do they not say shit ... they smell it and say that smells great, lets try some more .... MindMover Dec 2013 #66

Well - here I am. Mopar151 Dec 2013 #67

He's in the same league as Donald Trump... LovingA2andMI Dec 2013 #70

If the bigotry doesn't bother you, how about the fact that it's yuppies in redneck drag? LeftyMom Dec 2013 #77

+1000! NealK Dec 2013 #79

Who makes the duck calls? Mopar151 Dec 2013 #84

Did you actually see what he said about black people? Go read it and come back. LeftyMom Dec 2013 #85

Yes, I did read it, days ago Mopar151 Dec 2013 #93

Wait, you think what he said was right? LeftyMom Dec 2013 #94

As I said, you were not there. Mopar151 Dec 2013 #97

+10,000. Thank you. (nt) Paladin Dec 2013 #91

This. ^^^ calimary Dec 2013 #68

People defending homophobic bigotry and racial bigotry need to STFU. merrily Dec 2013 #72

K&R n/t NealK Dec 2013 #80

Wait a minute! savalez Dec 2013 #96