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Originally posted by kosmicjack
reply to post by Wimbly
Maybe I am. But I tend to think race is where they want the argument.
I'm not saying it's racist because I'm indignant or offended. My point is - What hot buttons are likely to be pushed by the image? IMO, the answer is race.
If we focus on having that argument then maybe we are being lead where they want us to go rather than paying attention to what's really going on.
[edit on 4/8/2009 by kosmicjack]
Originally posted by CRB86
Why is calling someone a socialist deemed offensive?
Originally posted by CRB86
Why is calling someone a socialist deemed offensive?
Originally posted by Next_Heap_With
The Joker was An ANARCHIST not a SOCIALIST...
Originally posted by CRB86
Why is calling someone a socialist deemed offensive?
That's awesome! I want one.
Originally posted by squidboy
It's due to ignorance really. Anyone who tries to question him is labeled a Racist by others. It's very odd, but it's how it is. I blame the PC crowd for this one. Also, he can get away with a lot more.
We want equality, but we have something else nowadays.
The joker poster is awesome, because it questions his character, and mocks his character. Not his race.
Anyone who calls the race card on this one is ignorant. It's the Joker people.
In relating news, I bought this shirt months ago:
I love zombies, and loves the image. But due to people's ignorance I can not safely wear it, on fear of being beaten. Why? Ignorance.
Not necessary indicative of my political views. But I do think hes not all he said he is. You can already sense he's backing off his claims of change.