I watched the Republican debate last night and didn’t witness a micro-second of racism.
But, I guess I’m just blind to the “code” racists talk, because Rick Perry apparently got his inner Klan member on by calling Herman Cain “brother.”
No, really. That’s what the left is saying:
Perry raised some eyebrows when he made the reference, saying: “Herman, I love you, brother, but let me tell you something…” and “I’ll bump plans with you, brother, and we’ll see who has the best idea.”The Twitter universe especially lit up, with hundreds of people expressing surprise over Perry’s use of the word.
Some called it painful, cringe-worthy, or flat-out racist.
Others used humor. Hip-hop artist @TalibKweli said: “Did I just see Rick Perry call Herman Cain “brother” twice like some sort of Texan Hulk Hogan?”
Comedian @KathyGriffin also weighed in: “Awkward. I’m waiting 4 Perry 2 say ‘jive turkey.’”
Whoa. I had no idea.
Let’s talk about Hulk Hogan for a second. Like Talib pointed out, he’s been saying “brother” for decades. It’s part of his brand.
And now, he no longer supports Obama.
Yeah, I know.
RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACIST!
Or is it only racist if Hulk says it to black folks. Can I even say “black folks?” Is that racist also?
I’m confused, but let me try to get this all straight. If Hulk Hogan calls George the Animal Steele “brother,” that’s not racist, but if he calls The Junk Yard Dog “brother,” that’s racist.
Is that right?
Seriously, if there is anyone well versed or educated in the modern racist code lexicon, let me know. The last thing I want to do is actually be myself, but be unintentionally racist.
And Herman, when I met you in Iowa and said you were “My brother from another mother,” I had no idea how racist I was being. I offer my humblest apologies and beg you for your forgiveness. Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea culpa.
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Duane,
I cross-posted this on my blog. Of course, you get total credit and some link love, my brother!
Stop being so danged raaaaacist.
Duane,
Sorry, I neglected to say that if you do not want me to cross-post your stuff, (I did it without your expressed permission!), just tell me and I will remove it from my blog. I am not looking for controversy, and would honor your wishes.
Long Live the Republic.
Friend, as long as you aren’t scraping the entire post without attribution, you take what you need to build your post. It’s all good.
That’s fine with me. I’ll take link love all day long.
Duane,
That’s what she said! (sorry….couldn’t resist.) Ohhh, that’s what she said, too!
Glad we could connect over a chuckle. Looking forward to reading more of your thoughts, you evil Conservative, you.
Duane,
I am truly sorry for calling you, “brother” about a thousand times in the last 25 years, brother. I had no idea I was being so offensive or something.
Does Al Gore sell credits for racism, or is he still working the carbon grift?
Andrew
Oooooh buhRUHther!!!!
It must be the Fall — the WHINE festivals are in full swing!
I’d accuse these race-mongers of stereotyping (which for them means typing with TWO fingers!) but considering their decidedly monocular (e.g., Cyclops) single-lensed worldview, I guess that’s impossible. Stereo vision requires TWO points of view to properly appreciate anything in depth.
If someone who shoots is called a shootist, then it’s understandable that these race-whores would think that anyone who races (e.g., NASCAR) must, of course, be racist. Except, of course for La Raza, which in English means something like puppies and unicorns and cute fuzzy little kitties, doesn’t it? Suuuuure it does.
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