Palin on Oprah Finally-- Is That Enough?

[Jermyn Davidson]

For those of you who publicly called Oprah a "racist" on this forum should retract your statements.



I thought I'd throw that out now that I am thinking about it.


Or is there nothing a Black person can do to shake such an outlandish label, once they have been associated with such an evil way of thinking!!!

[Pressing-On]

Importantly, when Barack Obama appeared on Oprah’s set, they shared a love seat. Oprah sat next to the would-be candidate with an arm outstretched in an open and affirming posture. Conversely, the staging for Palin’s appearance was less like a living room, more like a hotel lobby, and not a very inviting one.

But while Oprah didn’t do anything that could be interpreted as supportive – no comfy couch or “girlfriend” moments –she didn’t necessarily undermine Palin either.

Leaving me…still curious.

If the appearance was meant to encourage sales of Palin’s book, it worked. I’m going shopping. I hope Mrs. Palin will do what the media has not yet done for me – finally shed some light on who she is and what sort of leader she might be.
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http://townhall.com/columnists/Maryb...he_book?page=2

[ChTatum]

Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson

For those of you who publicly called Oprah a "racist" on this forum should retract your statements.



I thought I'd throw that out now that I am thinking about it.


Or is there nothing a Black person can do to shake such an outlandish label, once they have been associated with such an evil way of thinking!!!

Much like a white person who disagrees with President Obama's policies may have to deal with such a label?

[Jermyn Davidson]

Originally Posted by ChTatum

Much like a white person who disagrees with President Obama's policies may have to deal with such a label?

exactly my point.


The racism accusation is played out too.

I know it happens, but not nearly as much as people like to throw it out.


As for Oprah being racist, that was the MOST IGNORANT AND OUTLANDISH "racist" accusation I had ever read-- and I read it on AFF!


And there was more than one person who seemed to think that it was true or at least, very likely.

That, was simply mind boggling to me.


But now that Oprah and Palin have done a show together, is that enough?


Probably not.

Many folks see the racism in themselves and apply it to others as they see fit.



Oprah is not a racist.

Those who said so should examine themselves or, at the bare minimum, get to know her a bit more before making such an ignorant statement.

"Ignorant" because the accusation was and is groundless!

[ChTatum]

jermyn, gotta tell you, I believe there are very few racists. Many may be prejudiced or bigoted, but few real racists.

[Jermyn Davidson]

Originally Posted by ChTatum

jermyn, gotta tell you, I believe there are very few racists. Many may be prejudiced or bigoted, but few real racists.

I think every human has prejudices-- some are justified, some are born out of bigotry.

I have to agree with you on the few real racists.

[Jeffrey]

Originally Posted by ChTatum

jermyn, gotta tell you, I believe there are very few racists. Many may be prejudiced or bigoted, but few real racists.

Are you serious with this statement?


Passive racism or active, aggressive, conscious racism, it's all racism.

Many prejudices were passed on and/or formed in racism.

[Jermyn Davidson]

Originally Posted by Jeffrey

Are you serious with this statement?


Passive racism or active, aggressive, conscious racism, it's all racism.

Many prejudices were passed on and/or formed in racism.

When looking at the book definitions of the words ChTatum used, I agreed with the point he was making.


TODAY, in AMERICA, there are many PREJUDICED PEOPLE, but not so many true RACISTS.

[ChTatum]

Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson

When looking at the book definitions of the words ChTatum used, I agreed with the point he was making.


TODAY, in AMERICA, there are many PREJUDICED PEOPLE, but not so many true RACISTS.

Thanks. Most people have no idea about the definitions of racist or racism.

[Jermyn Davidson]

Originally Posted by ChTatum

Thanks. Most people have no idea about the definitions of racist or racism.

My initial response was similar to Jeffrey's.

Then I went and loooked up the words and saw your point.


Jeffrey's statement, "Many prejudices were passed on and/or formed in racism," is also true.


However, I stand by my assertion, not too many true racists left in America.


There is A LOT of racial prejudice, but even that is getting better-- from all spectrums, according to the national stats and how I feel about the state of this union.