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So where will the demonstrations be held at? Madison?

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Will Al Sharpton lead the moral outrage charge regarding the racial slur Andrew Harrison spewed after the game last night? How about Jesse Jackson? Think he might be interested in taking a stand here? I know, our President can make a public comment that Andrew acted stupidly. That should get this brought to the front pages of newspapers all across the nation.

Where is the outrage????????????
 
Originally posted by CardFan1130:

Oh stop it! Fail.
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Why is it a fail? You just accept the double standard acceptance of racism in this country, and I do not. Racism is ugly and it needs to freaking stop. A black kid spewing a racial slur should outrage everyone equally as much as it outrages people whenever some white kid spews it.

I'm tired of it. I really am. It needs to be addressed and stopped no matter who is spewing it. Andrew Harrison needs to be held accountable for HIS actions. Period. You want him to get a pass because he's black? Why is this a fail? Explain yourself.
 
No isn't all I "got" if you want to keep going. You're obviously not very smart in matters of history and your outrage doesn't fool me. What the heck does this issue have to do with everyone being "equal"? Simply makes no sense. Sounds like you're mad because black people get to say it but you can't.
 
Bottom line is you're not offended at what he said,you're offended that there's a seeming double std. And in your brilliance you managed to bring the President, Al Sharpton and Jesse Hackson into it. Well done!
 
Yeah Cue.

Sharpton and Jackson are NOT ELECTED leaders of Black people.

Theyre no more representative of Blacks, than Limbaugh, O'reilly or Hannity are

of Whites. No one ask them to repudiate anything done by Whites.

They have acess to the Media and used it.

This may shock some of you, but some Black youth refer to everyone as N's. It started in

the 90s. Very weird, however thats how it is.

Let this one slide.
 
Originally posted by KerryRhodes:
Yeah Cue.

Sharpton and Jackson are NOT ELECTED leaders of Black people.

Theyre no more representative of Blacks, than Limbaugh, O'reilly or Hannity are

of Whites. No one ask them to repudiate anything done by Whites.

They have acess to the Media and used it.

This may shock some of you, but some Black youth refer to everyone as N's. It started in

the 90s. Very weird, however thats how it is.

Let this one slide.
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I understand your point Kerry but I still dream of a day when we don't have to refer to someone as black or white, and I equally dream of a day when we are ALL treated equal no matter what our ethnic background is INCLUDING accountability.

You know as well as I do that if Harrison was white and said that, his life would be ruined right now for that one mistake. He should be held accountable for his actions. Period. Just because he is black doesn't give him the right to make a racial slur.

Let me make this is as clear as possible. I don't want the Harrison kid's life to be ruined. He's already apologized and that's the best thing he could have done and I'm glad he's owning it. What I want is equal treatment across the board. Those kids making racial slurs in Oklahoma got kicked out of school and got the frat house shut down because of them being stupid and racist. They apologized too, but it wasn't enough. There was still demonstrations. There was still public moral outrage. All I want to know is where is it regarding Harrison's slur? There doesn't seem to be much. That's an issue. Lets all be equal.
 
He is full of ish. For the last time it's just different. But your lack of awareness speaks to your agenda here. Too the SAE kids spoke if hanging them from trees, a painful rinder of our not too distant history. But yeah keep telling yourself it's all the same.
 
Originally posted by CardFan1130:
He is full of ish. For the last time it's just different. But your lack of awareness speaks to your agenda here. Too the SAE kids spoke if hanging them from trees, a painful rinder of our not too distant history. But yeah keep telling yourself it's all the same.
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In another 24 years it won't be "just different".

The nation will be 51% people of color then.

I wonder who's "fault" everything is gonna be then.

Go Badgers.
 
Cue Card, I agree with you. This is not something that should simply go away. The disrespectful fool needs to be held accountable. Then again, it is uk and he represents them.
 
Agree with cue card, it's unacceptable, my guess is it will get some play Monday night but everyone will say it was in the heat of the moment and the kid apologized.

I don't accept a Twitter apology as real. And in the heat of the moment happens to be why a lot of folks are in prison so if that's not an acceptable execuse either.
 
I don't care to get involved in non-sports related subjects in this space, but Cue is 100% correct. The only reason it's "different" for a Harrison is because you're treating him differently based on his race. And you're not supposed to do that.

"Elite program", my a$$...
 
Being okay for one race to do something, because of their race; and other races not being allowed to do the same thing, is pretty much the definition of racism.

Just sayin'..
 
Originally posted by CardFan1130:

"Oh stop it!" "I know your type and you're an idiot" "You're obviously not very smart..." "He is full of ish." " Seriously, just stop it." " Jesus let it go." "Jesus, research the history of the word."
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And I'm the one that sounds mad? lol.. right.

This thread has you on tilt. Not my problem. I'm gonna move on. You continue to argue.
 
You are right on Zipp. Reverse the roles and it's a national story through the tournament and a boycott of any team that drafts the Tank. If you think it wouldn't you just stepped off the plane.
 
Would love to see Danny Ferry come back from indefinitely leave just in time to draft Harrison.
 
Oh lookie at all the bigots who are mad that the black kid gets away with it, while they aren't allowed to say it. Must hurt you so much. Once again, and for the final time, yes it is a different standard due to the history of the word and the history of racism in America. Sorry some of you barely educated dopes can't see that. Bet Jim57, bburg and the boys were equally offended at the SAEs at OU. LEARN HISTORY, specifically the history of race in America. Even more specifically the history of the usage of the NWord. Your faux outrage does not fool intelligent people.
 
Cardfan1130,
Your double standard on racism is unexeptable and II have blacklisted you for it. I tolerate a lot of crap on this board so that we are not perceived to be less than open to different opinions, but I must draw the line on this double standard crap concerning racist behavior only being allowed if it's from someone other than whites. If you are trulely believe that there should be two separate rules in society depending on someone's skin color, then you don't need to be on this board spouting your anti-white racist agenda.
 
Thanks
this is a place to support our team
not to debate or call others out
 
Originally posted by KerryRhodes:
Yeah Cue.

Sharpton and Jackson are NOT ELECTED leaders of Black people.

Theyre no more representative of Blacks, than Limbaugh, O'reilly or Hannity are

of Whites. No one ask them to repudiate anything done by Whites.

They have acess to the Media and used it.

This may shock some of you, but some Black youth refer to everyone as N's. It started in

the 90s. Very weird, however thats how it is.

Let this one slide.
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Urban slang.That's exactly what I thought as well.Probably not the right place and time,but it's different to me than the use and pronunciation of the same word in a different meaning.Jmo.
 
Originally posted by KerryRhodes:
Yeah Cue.

Sharpton and Jackson are NOT ELECTED leaders of Black people.

Theyre no more representative of Blacks, than Limbaugh, O'reilly or Hannity are

of Whites. No one ask them to repudiate anything done by Whites.

They have acess to the Media and used it.

This may shock some of you, but some Black youth refer to everyone as N's. It started in

the 90s. Very weird, however thats how it is.

Let this one slide.
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I will echo Cue that this generation of young people use that word across ethnic and racial divide. It would be not uncommon to see a white kid refer to another white kid as such depending on where you are at. Now if he would have used a racially charged slang word that is associated with white people ie "Cracker" then I think it would be on the same level that you are projecting this issue. And like Kerry said Sharpton and Jackson don't speak for all black people and in my opinion only come out when it fits their own personal agenda and not the agenda of Civil Rights or Black Rights for that matter.

What Harrison said was wrong because it was inappropriate language to use. But if that game was played on any playground across the country and he got schooled and lost...I think he would have the same mentality again regardless of Race or Ethnicity. And IMO it would have just been chalked up as sour grapes but because he was on a national stage it's gotten media attention for the wrong reasons. Let's just keep at the level of the kid sounds like a spoiled, sorry loser, who feels entitled!

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I am not offended by the fact that Andrew used the "N" word. I am not sure I understand why it is ok for one to say it but not another. Still that doesn't offend me.

I believe that sports reveal character. Harrison showed his true character when he walked off the court without shaking his opponents hand. (I didn't see it, but it was reported that Willie and both Harrison's left the floor without shaking hands). He also showed his true character when he made his "F" that ... comment. I agree it was likely slang for "F that dude", and it was still wrong. Even if it has no racial context then it still meant F that dude.

Cal talked multiple times last year about how bad his body language was. Even Cal said he was telling pro scouts something with his body language. I think his actions yesterday revealed that he doesn't respect his opponent. He thinks the world owes him something. He is better than the 38 opponents he beat this year that needed to line up and shake his hand.

I have read a lot of fans saying that it was a difficult moment after maybe his worse lose ever and to cut him some slack. Still I think we should care a little more about what people do and what their character is. Difficult moments are when we often learn the most about people. It is just my opinion. Just like when Hancock went to comfort and pray with Kevin Ware when he laid on the court with his injury it revealed something about Luke's character, I believe the way this was handled revealed something about Andrew's.

I'm a UofL fan. This isn't a UofL vs UofK thing. There a plenty of things UofL athletes have done that disappoint me. This isn't about that tally. It's about what Andrew Harrison did and said yesterday.
 
Originally posted by PipeCard:
I am not offended by the fact that Andrew used the "N" word. I am not sure I understand why it is ok for one to say it but not another. Still that doesn't offend me.

I believe that sports reveal character. Harrison showed his true character when he walked off the court without shaking his opponents hand. (I didn't see it, but it was reported that Willie and both Harrison's left the floor without shaking hands). He also showed his true character when he made his "F" that ... comment. I agree it was likely slang for "F that dude", and it was still wrong. Even if it has no racial context then it still meant F that dude.

Cal talked multiple times last year about how bad his body language was. Even Cal said he was telling pro scouts something with his body language. I think his actions yesterday revealed that he doesn't respect his opponent. He thinks the world owes him something. He is better than the 38 opponents he beat this year that needed to line up and shake his hand.

I have read a lot of fans saying that it was a difficult moment after maybe his worse lose ever and to cut him some slack. Still I think we should care a little more about what people do and what their character is. Difficult moments are when we often learn the most about people. It is just my opinion. Just like when Hancock went to comfort and pray with Kevin Ware when he laid on the court with his injury it revealed something about Luke's character, I believe the way this was handled revealed something about Andrew's.

I'm a UofL fan. This isn't a UofL vs UofK thing. There a plenty of things UofL athletes have done that disappoint me. This isn't about that tally. It's about what Andrew Harrison did and said yesterday.
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I agree 100%. What Harrison did reflects poorly on him and his character. I believe in sportsmanship, which includes winning and losing with dignity and grace. Both of which were lacking in his words and actions.

I'm glad he apologized quickly, but that does not undo the fact of what he said/did. I think we've all been in situations where we were frustrated and wish we could take things back. Maybe he will learn and grow from this, or maybe this is who he is and doesn't care. Only time will tell about that.
 
It the stupid old argument that whites use. If you react to a racist comment you are showing racism. One has nothing to do with the other. The common term is "reverse racism". It's simply the old expression worded differently. In my early days, any black person who implied that all races were equal would be called an "Uppity Black." If a black person would consider his race superior in some way then you could call it racism.

You still see it today. Right wingers can't do anything but tear down any black person who even speaks up. Obama was head of the Law Review while at Harvard. That's the greatest honor bestowed on anyone at Havard because he is chosen by his peers. Still today you see emails depicting him as some kind lower form of life. The new word thrown at intelligent blacks is "arrogant". Two landslide electoral wins and they still treat him as someone who didn't really belong there. The real truth is that, like Clinton, he would be elected again.
 
Please explain, in detail, why a black man can use the word PUBLICLY and a white man can't. In detail!!

I can't wait to hear this. And please don't give me any generalized bullisht, I want to hear clearly stated facts from you. Convince all of us unknowing people why we are ignorant of this subject and you are the enlightened one.


Originally posted by CardFan1130:
No isn't all I "got" if you want to keep going. You're obviously not very smart in matters of history and your outrage doesn't fool me. What the heck does this issue have to do with everyone being "equal"? Simply makes no sense. Sounds like you're mad because black people get to say it but you can't.
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Granted I am older than most of the young peeps on here, but when I was younger I was an athlete and played a lot of ball within the black communities and was friends with most of them. They called me the "N" word constantly and at least in those days it was sort of a sign of respect. I had many conversations about it with the ones I was closest to and they said it meant they considered me as one of the guys. Maybe that has changed, but maybe not so much too. Should it have been said on nat'l TV, probably not because some people take things too seriously.
 
It's nice that Briggs shows up to defend a foul mouthed UK player. Not hard to tell where some folks loyalties lie. For the record, Reagan would have won a third term, as well as Eisenhower.
 
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