dpberr Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 When does it stop? Unpopular opinion: When there's moral hazard to being recreationally outraged. Right now, the media puts a face to the "bad guy" but often those outraged remain nameless, free to take the shots whenever, wherever they like without any consequence to themsevles personally. It's fun to be outraged. You're always in the pole position and you can easily use the "See, they are really bad guys. How dare you question my outrage!" card when somebody tries to punch back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Info Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 It seems prudent to investigate past transgressions when related to public presentation of said person’s music, art, etc. Kate knew the lyrics to that song were racist. Perhaps if she were around she might apologize or mention that her manager/producer strongarmed her to sing it or she would lose her contract or something similar. If it offends people, then remove it. Some people now feel emboldened to mention a perceived offense where they may have remained silent years ago. It is the world we currently live in and I do not feel it is that hard to understand or comply with. It appears that a lot of people generally object to change. Smith’s GBA started at NYY 7th inning stretches after 9/11 so it has not been a tradition that long. Can another ‘tradition’ begin or just do something different...maybe more fun or ‘basebally’ during every 7th inning stretch? Just because GBA stops at NYY 7th inning stretches does not mean we forget 9/11. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 4 hours ago, Bill from NYC said: That is awful no doubt. I do however wonder exactly when the Yankees learned of this. 3 hours ago, Gray Beard said: That same word appears in the song Way Down Upon the Swanee River. So does that mean that anybody who ever sang that song should also be banned? That would be a looooong list. 3 hours ago, LeviF91 said: It's never going to end. Forget that this song satirizes racism, if it offends one double-digit IQ snowflake, it must go and so must everyone and everything associated with it. Because their feelings are more important than history and culture. As Levi points out, it was, indeed satire. It was also sung by a black man. It was a MUCH different time. Does that make it right? Nah. But should such irrational (in my opinion) decisions be made based upon learning of it? I certainly don't think so. There have been some renditions of this song that have moved me nearly to tears. Specifically some of the live performances (which I saw on TV) during Yankees games. I think the Yankees ... and ESPECIALLY Phily, are overreacting. Out of fear. And that's sad to me. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 He who controls the past controls the future. He who controls the present controls the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 2 hours ago, row_33 said: i have heard of this native practice. that would be a demonstrably efficient use of the $1 bill not sure what we do in Canada, $1 and $2 coins would hurt Coins are only good for ass firmness test. If you can bounce a coin off her ass she's a winner. If it plops like it hit a bowl of oatmeal, send her packing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 5 hours ago, Gugny said: Another statue bites the dust ... On Friday, the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers also announced its intent to distance themselves from Smith and her rendition of the song. "We have recently become aware that several songs performed by Kate Smith contain offensive lyrics that do not reflect our values as an organization," said the Flyers in a statement. "As we continue to look into this serious matter, we are removing Kate Smith's recording of 'God Bless America' from our library and covering up the statue that stands outside of our arena." They’re gonna need a bigger tarp. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 42 minutes ago, Joe in Winslow said: He who controls the past controls the future. He who controls the present controls the past. Did Yoda say that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 5 hours ago, Gugny said: Another statue bites the dust ... On Friday, the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers also announced its intent to distance themselves from Smith and her rendition of the song. "We have recently become aware that several songs performed by Kate Smith contain offensive lyrics that do not reflect our values as an organization," said the Flyers in a statement. "As we continue to look into this serious matter, we are removing Kate Smith's recording of 'God Bless America' from our library and covering up the statue that stands outside of our arena." What on earth would we gain for mass piety? It's only a matter of time before our anthem is stripped of us.... Our homeland pride is disappearing before our eyes,Gunner...you joined in '87..I left in '82...those "blood brother" days are tough to come by these days... I was a "rubber stamp"....that group has thinned. Burn my flag ,on my property ,in my backyard....and I will find a way to put you into hospitalization. ***** the new america. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 25 minutes ago, Nanker said: "Then I'll get a white woman who's wearing a navy blue sweater..." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 (edited) One of most racially charged films, IMO, is the 1942 Bing Crosby classic, Holiday Inn, featuring Bing and Margorie Reynolds in black face singing Irving Berlin songs. I suppose we should ban the movie and all Bing Crosby films and music - including, from the same movie, Berlin’s White Christmas. After all, the Me Too movement managed to get “Baby It’s Cold Outside” banned. . Edited April 19, 2019 by The Senator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Misterbluesky said: It's only a matter of time before our anthem is stripped of us.... Our homeland pride is disappearing before our eyes,Gunner...you joined in '87..I left in '82...those "blood brother" days are tough to come by these days... I was a "rubber stamp"....that group has thinned. Burn my flag ,on my property ,in my backyard....and I will find a way to put you into hospitalization. ***** the new america. Front yard's okay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 11 minutes ago, Gugny said: Front yard's okay? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 I suppose we’ll have to ban Caddyshack too... . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 (edited) May as well tear the pyramids down. They were built by slaves. Maybe not the right slaves to elicit the outrage that fits the narrative of the American SJWs, but slaves nonetheless. .....to each their own, but this made up contrived fake outrage bull#### is dividing the country more than anything else. Edited April 19, 2019 by RaoulDuke79 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 7 hours ago, Gugny said: Did Yoda say that? Orwell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 I'm not the person who cares enough to point it out and broadcast it. I'm open minded. Those were different times. My grandma was racist, too. It's all she ever knew. I still loved her. But if it's out there now, then yeah, ***** that B word. Her version of the song is meaningless. It's absence will have no effect. Bye. You know what I mean? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keukasmallies Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 2 hours ago, LeGOATski said: I'm not the person who cares enough to point it out and broadcast it. I'm open minded. Those were different times. My grandma was racist, too. It's all she ever knew. I still loved her. But if it's out there now, then yeah, ***** that B word. Her version of the song is meaningless. It's absence will have no effect. Bye. You know what I mean? Not a'zackly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 6 hours ago, Keukasmallies said: Not a'zackly. Progressives still love their bigoted grandmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Spartacus Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 21 hours ago, Joe in Winslow said: He who controls the past controls the future. He who controls the present controls the past. He who controls the spice controls the universe! "Dune" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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