We read:
"After Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) took to the floor of the House of Representatives on 2/8/11 to declare that a Pepsi Max Super Bowl ad was “demeaning,” Project 21 fellow Deneen Borelli debated the claim with Fox News Channel host Bill O’Reilly and Princeton professor Imani Perry.
Perry says Lee “has a point,” but Deneen calls it a case of “selective outrage” over an ad meant to be racy. Deneen added that there is a “huge double standard” over the commercial’s content considering the silence on the left with regard to a recent rally in California where progressive activists were taped calling for the torture of black conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
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I thought the ad was funny.
Another classic example of the "red dot" effect. People believe that racism is endemic in the society, therefore they constantly see examples of such racism. The wife is not really staunchly committed to her husband's health, she's a "battle axe." The female jogger isn't just smiling because she's friendly, but she's a sex object.
Guys, sometimes a commercial is just a commercial.
Generally speaking, blacks in America have been taught by their White, liberal enablers, that being "offended" can be a very lucrative pastime, so long as it's done "selectively" as in this case.
Fact is, generally speaking, the only truly racist people in America today, are blacks. THEY are the only ones constantly talking about (and using) race. THEY are the ones who seperate the races in housing, in the workplace, sports, etc. THEY are the ones who choose to stay with their own kind. But if Whites do the same, we're racists, and get sued. ($$$)
Don't be blinded, confused, and distracted by all the rhetoric from the Left, rhetoric intended to blind, confuse, and distract. Look at the facts and look at them honestly.
Another whinning liberal demcBRAT acting like a total little whimp absolutly pathetic
Im getter tired of these whinny minorties demanding we change this nation to suit their demands why dont they just live as the romans do or leave
So what about all the other commercials insulting adults (Toyota Highlander), fathers (too many to name), beer drinkers, and every other category which exists out there? Did these racists take those into account when assuming that a particular race is being "explicitly targeted"?
It seems to me that blacks are no more, and no less insulted in commercials than any other group.
Where does modern day “racism” come from?
I find it interesting to put myself into the place of the casting director for that ad.
Suppose the you are the casting director for this ad. You get the ad script, but the script does not specify race. It is simply an ad the plays on the humor of a husband caught looking at an attractive woman. Now you must cast the ad. Who do you consider for the job?
This is a humorous script that focuses on human foibles. Are you “allowed” to cast African Americans in the role; are you “allowed” to recognize that African Americans are human and have all the same human foibles that other humans have?
On the one hand there is much criticism that there are not enough African Americans in ads, therefore there is substantial pressure to cast African Americans. On the other hand there are professional offendee's who look for each and every chance to offended.. There careers and income on formulated on a never ending need to prove racism, whether or not it actually exists in a given situation. For them, acknowledging human foibles in African Americans can only be racism. It is money in their pocket, power at their command.
As casting director, what do you do? Given this humorous script you are automatically racist: If you cast African Americans you are racist; if exclude African American you are racist. It is the perfect storm for those intent on keeping racial tensions high. No matter which direction the casting director goes, the professional race baiter wins: Racism can be claimed thus generating racial tension.
What is the result? Most folks who hear this accusation will not stop to carefully consider the point of view of the casting director. Depending on their politics and predisposition, they will either casually accept or reject this claim; deep consideration will not come into play. Those who have grown up on a steady diet of claims of racism will be more likely to see it under every bush.
It is only human nature that when we perceive “them” as disliking us, we dislike “them” back. Those who accept the claim this add is racist will be more likely to dislike and resent “them.” The animosity will be returned. The cycle of racial animosity will be recharged, hatred will flourish. The professional race baiter gains strength, the society becomes more divided and weakened.
And what of the casting director? The casting director who thought she was giving a couple African American actors their “big break” will feel vilified and burned. Will she ever again risk her neck like that, or just play it safe? Is she anywhere as likely to cast African Americans in her commercials? Not likely. Does that make her a racist? After all, she's just doing as instructed by the Racecard Mafia.
Where does modern day “racism” come from?
I find it interesting to put myself into the place of the casting director for that ad.
Suppose the you are the casting director for this ad. You get the ad script, but the script does not specify race. It is simply an ad the plays on the humor of a husband caught looking at an attractive woman. Now you must cast the ad. Who do you consider for the job?
This is a humorous script that focuses on human foibles. Are you “allowed” to cast African Americans in the role; are you “allowed” to recognize that African Americans are human and have all the same human foibles that other humans have?
On the one hand there is much criticism that there are not enough African Americans in ads, therefore there is substantial pressure to cast African Americans. On the other hand there are professional offendee's who look for each and every chance to offended. Their careers and income on formulated on a never ending need to prove racism, whether or not it actually exists in a given situation. For them, acknowledging human foibles in African Americans can only be racism. It is money in their pocket, power at their command.
As casting director, what do you do? Given this humorous script you are automatically racist: If you cast African Americans you are racist; if exclude African American you are racist. It is the perfect storm for those intent on keeping racial tensions high. No matter which direction the casting director goes, the professional race baiter wins: No matter what, racism can be claimed, thus generating racial tension.
What is the result? Most folks who hear this accusation will not stop to carefully consider the point of view of the casting director. Depending on their politics and predisposition, they will either casually accept or reject this claim; deep consideration will not come into play. Those who have grown up on a steady diet of claims of racism will be more likely to see it under every bush.
It is only human nature that when we perceive “them” as disliking us, we dislike “them” back. Those who accept the claim this add is racist will be more likely to dislike and resent “them.” The animosity will be returned. The cycle of racial animosity will be recharged, hatred will flourish. The professional race baiter gains strength, the society becomes more divided and weakened.
And what of the casting director? The casting director who thought she was giving a couple African American actors their “big break” will feel vilified and burned. Will she ever again risk her neck like that, or just play it safe? Is she anywhere near as likely to cast African Americans in her commercials? Not likely. Does that make her a racist? After all, she's just doing as instructed by the Racecard Mafia.
"Damned if you do - damned if you don't" - seems everyone wants to be a victim and get appropriate sympathy and better still, pecunary compensation.
Damn it feels good to be a victim!
Another liability of the state!
All your problems symptomatic of the system,
Even all the problems that you create!
Damn it feels good to be a victim!
Sympathy - that's your living wage!
If you're down and out don't be trippin'
Lobby Congress and holla' "Make it Rain!"
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