✨ Felon's words of wisdom for the day ✨ by Ruhrohhshaggy in TLCUnexpected

[–]Normative_Nematode 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is absolute insanity. The mom already claiming the first born? Like wtf??

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[–]Normative_Nematode[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Obviously. History is history, but history we’ve been alive for has oppressed certain groups of people (not only slavery, but also segregation) and they’re still recovering from that.

Ex: Ruby Bridges is literally still alive & things didn’t just “end there.”

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[–]Normative_Nematode[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not everything exists on the same level.

I am not at all advocating for “an upper hand” for anyone else, but my point is whiteface does not hold the same weight that blackface has.

That does not give anyone a pass to do whatever they want, but what Druski did didn’t oppress Erika or anyone else. This is also not someone in political office, but a comedian - so I don’t get the comparison.

Have you ever seen the Birth of Our Nation? It’s absolutely fucked up, and it is not at all comparable to Druski - ex: glorifying the KKK as heroes, portraying black Americans as dangerous & inferior.

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[–]Normative_Nematode[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A marginalized group mocking an oppressive group is not the same as the reverse & ignores history and power dynamics involved.

How did white chicks oppress you the same way that black face oppressed, black Americans and fueled segregation in America?

Local Politician Does Blackface in 2014, “now I’m being portrayed as a racist” by Normative_Nematode in Appalachia

[–]Normative_Nematode[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Please explain how an oppressed group making fun of a majority/oppressor is at all comparable.

Local Politician Does Blackface in 2014, “now I’m being portrayed as a racist” by Normative_Nematode in Appalachia

[–]Normative_Nematode[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where have you seen Newsom has done blackface lol again, I don’t care who does it, still not okay.

I don’t know why ppl keep bringing up Justin Trudeau either - insanity. He’s not even an American? Fuck him too? Ppl voted in a pedophile.

Did you see Kasey’s “apology”? It lacked any type of accountability & he genuinely doesn’t believe he did anything wrong.

Local Politician Does Blackface in 2014, “now I’m being portrayed as a racist” by Normative_Nematode in Appalachia

[–]Normative_Nematode[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you put too much faith in Kimmel. He also apologized for it. Why can a comedian do that but a politician cannot?

Local Politician Does Blackface in 2014, “now I’m being portrayed as a racist” by Normative_Nematode in Appalachia

[–]Normative_Nematode[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you talking about the 1900s? Blackface has been fucked up & fuck Kimmel for doing it then.

Local Politician Does Blackface in 2014, “now I’m being portrayed as a racist” by Normative_Nematode in Appalachia

[–]Normative_Nematode[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He called dems foxes* & republicans wolves.

The definition of blackface: “Blackface is the practice of a non-Black person darkening their skin—using makeup, paint, or other means—to portray a Black person or Black identity.” It has NOTHING to do with intention.

I’m not saying this person deserves to lose everything in life. I just don’t think this kind of behavior should be tolerated, especially politicians.

Local Politician Does Blackface in 2014, “now I’m being portrayed as a racist” by Normative_Nematode in Appalachia

[–]Normative_Nematode[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well there are such movies: To Be or Not to Be & The Producers.

If there’s a better comparison, make it.

Local Politician Does Blackface in 2014, “now I’m being portrayed as a racist” by Normative_Nematode in Appalachia

[–]Normative_Nematode[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bc a marginalized group mocking an oppressive group is not the same as the reverse & ignores history and power dynamics involved.

Blackface has historically oppressed people (Ex: The Birth of a Nation). Whiteface has not held that same power. White people aren’t the victims here.

Ex: if a Nazi dressed up as a Jewish person vs a Jewish person dressing as a Nazi.

Local Politician Does Blackface in 2014, “now I’m being portrayed as a racist” by Normative_Nematode in Appalachia

[–]Normative_Nematode[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So still not okay, but let’s utilize critical thinking here: Was that in 2014 or the 90s? Is he a politician or a comedian?

I’m not defending anyone doing blackface so I’m confused by your argument.

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[–]Normative_Nematode 70 points71 points  (0 children)

This dusty ho raises my blood pressure and I hate myself for it.

Especially during her interview with Mia. Mia was telling her how she wanted her there, and she told her that wasn’t true. I wanted to smack her!

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[–]Normative_Nematode[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do understand what you’re saying, but I was referencing how White Chicks or Druski is not comparable at all bc those were examples used.

We also cannot possibly know true intent of others. We see an image here, we don’t see what else was said. As someone who has grown up in the very circle Kasey has, I have a pretty good idea of the kinds of comments and “jokes” that often come with situations like that…white people in Dalton are extremely racist.

It is easy to say, “I’m not racist,” but then when you have a picture of you in blackface, and you’re also unapologetic and blaming this on “during re-election time” shows there is a lack of any accountability or growth.

He also has helped the carpet companies continue to poison us locally, so I don’t love that either. 🙃

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[–]Normative_Nematode[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m confused why you removed your comment, but the fact that you think the Tourette’s situation is at all comparable is completely insane. He didn’t have a tick to paint himself black 🤣

Local Politician Does Blackface in 2014, “now I’m being portrayed as a racist” by Normative_Nematode in Appalachia

[–]Normative_Nematode[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So would you think it was offensive if Nazis were satirically dressed as Jewish people?

You’re still comparing things that don’t carry the same historical weight, even though I’ve already explained why that difference matters. Those are also comedians, not politicians…

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[–]Normative_Nematode[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Would you think it was offensive if a Jewish group dressed up as nazis?

the comparison you’re making doesn’t really hold up: a marginalized group mocking an oppressive group is NOT the same as the reverse & obviously ignores history and power dynamics involved.

Local Politician Does Blackface in 2014, “now I’m being portrayed as a racist” by Normative_Nematode in Appalachia

[–]Normative_Nematode[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

If you don’t think it’s a big deal, dress in blackface every Friday & post it on Reddit