February 2012
By the way...
You do realize that the man ESPN chose to deliver their “apology” was himself an Asian-American, right?
You also should know that this “apology” was issued as a statement, not an apology. It was also not made on their homepage, but rather in the statements/corrections area of the website.
The whole thing stinks.
Anonymous asked: Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert not talking about this incident does not equate to the propagation of racism against Asian-Americans. Considering the fact that this issue has sparked national headlines would indicate that people do care. Why you're choosing to single out a Comedy Central program is beyond me. If you directed it towards CNN, MSNBC, or hell, even Fox I would get. But The Daily...
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“In America today, anti-evolutionism matters because it has become the vanguard...”
– Ken Miller, Biology Professor from Brown University and Roman Catholic, on America’s Darwin Problem (via crookedindifference)
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Oh, and By The Way
Those of you insisting this story is “old” or not as important as any other, I invite you to ask Jeremy Lin or just about any other Asian-American whether they think it’s an unimportant or old issue.
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jalvear replied to your post: Is It Just Me?
Why do you think that Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert have to mention a certain news story from when they were on vacation? Doesn’t usually happen. And it doesn’t mean anything that they decided not to.
It happened on Friday, a day they’re not on anyway. And I didn’t say they had to do anything. I just assumed that they would at very least...
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liberalchristian replied to your post: Is It Just Me?
Problems are only acknowledged if Stewart or Colbert are talking about them? They are comedy shows, foremost. It’s not their job to do anything else.
Is that what I said? I don’t remember saying that Stewart and Colbert validate anything for me, nor did I imply that they are the authority on what constitutes a “problem”.
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Is It Just Me?
Has anyone else noticed the glaring absence of any coverage by either Stewart or Colbert of ESPN’s racist remarks about Jeremy Lin last weekend?
Colbert even mentioned Lin last night, only to then move on to some stupid pointless crap about not giving a high five to a guy dressed as a conquistador (what the fuck was the point of that, anyway?).
I have to say, I’m disappointed in both...
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“There are only two conclusions one can draw from all of this. Either ESPN has a...”
– Dave Zirin, Not-so-accidental racism at ESPN
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Santorum blasts Obama during Cumming rally →
googlesantorum:
You just can’t make these headlines up, folks.
“I will go so far as to say that the modern conservative faith is the direct...”
– What Bible is Santorum Reading? (via azspot)
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Why Might Iran Want a Nuclear Weapon?
mohandasgandhi:
savagemike:
politicalprof:
Well, here’s one observation:
The United States has never so much as spat at a nation that possesses a nuclear weapon.
Just a thought.
Well we have cut off all economic ties to NK. We had a 40-year standoff with the former USSR. We tried to invade Cuba when the Soviets put nukes there. I could go on, but yeah you’re basically wrong.
Iran has...
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“Unemployment is down, confidence is up, DOW 5,000 above Bush - or as Republicans...”
– Bill Maher
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The ‘biblical view’ that’s younger than the Happy... →
In 1979, McDonald’s introduced the Happy Meal.
Sometime after that, it was decided that the Bible teaches that human life begins at conception.
Ask any American evangelical, today, what the Bible says about abortion and they will insist that this is what it says. (Many don’t actually believe this, but they know it is the only answer that won’t get them in trouble.) They’ll be a little fuzzy on...
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ESPN reveals it has fired or suspended employees... →
shortformblog:
We again apologize, especially to Mr. Lin. His accomplishments are a source of great pride to the Asian-American community, including the Asian-American employees at ESPN. Through self-examination, improved editorial practices and controls, and response to constructive criticism, we will be better in the future.
Good on them for taking it seriously enough to do something right...
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And by the way
inothernews:
if ESPN really did want to “apologize” for their racist “Chink In The Armor” headline regarding Jeremy Lin, they would at least put it front-and-center on their website.
Instead, the “apology” is buried near the bottom of ESPN’s home page… under “corrections.”
Maybe ESPN can ask all of their Asian-American reporters and anchors how they feel about it.
Oh wait.
Hey assholes,...
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Fareed Zakaria: Mitt, you need to worry about the... →
Remember Mitt Romney’s infamous “poor” comment? If not, here it is again:
“I’m not concerned about the very poor. We have a safety net there. If it needs repair, I’ll fix it. I’m not concerned about the very rich; they’re doing just fine. I’m concerned about the very heart of America, the 90-95% of Americans who right now are...
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“Losing” the World: American Decline in... →
Significant anniversaries are solemnly commemorated — Japan’s attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, for example. Others are ignored, and we can often learn valuable lessons from them about what is likely to lie ahead. Right now, in fact.
Noam Chomsky
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Wage War: Employers Stealing Millions from US... →
supersoygrrrl:
drinkthe-koolaid:
supersoygrrrl:
stfuconservatives:
Breaking news: despite what Republicans and Libertarians would have you think, employers are more concerned about their bottom line than their employees.
-Jess
Posting this to facebook. I can’t wait to see what all the libertarians who argue with me about how abolishing the minimum wage/all regulations on business...
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Wage War: Employers Stealing Millions from US... →
supersoygrrrl:
stfuconservatives:
Breaking news: despite what Republicans and Libertarians would have you think, employers are more concerned about their bottom line than their employees.
-Jess
Posting this to facebook. I can’t wait to see what all the libertarians who argue with me about how abolishing the minimum wage/all regulations on business because business always acts in the best...
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“Thinking for oneself is based on a particular kind of courage in which you hold...”
– Dr. Cornel West (via Facebook)
Privacy Death Stars Approved By Congress →
cognitivedissonance:
Oh, dear…
Well, that’s nice.
AZ Lawmaker Calls for “White Appreciation Day” →
Idiots
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“We’re delighted to hear that Rep. Fleming is a regular reader of America’s...”
– The Onion editor Joe Randazzo • In response to the Republican Congressman who mistook an Onion article for the real thing. source (via • follow)
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“This is a sign of what happens when you have government getting in bed with big...”
– Karl Rove, talking about the Super Bowl commercial for Chrysler starring Clint Eastwood (re)
Why is it that these Republicans are so down on the auto industry bailout and yet never mention TARP? The TARP funds dwarf the funds loaned to the auto industry, and were pushed through under a Republican...
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Newt Gingrich's Ridiculous Wikipedia Page Edits →
Newt Gingrich can’t change his past, but that won’t stop him from trying to hide it. The former speaker’s communications director, Joe DeSantis, has made more than 60 changes to Newt’s Wikipedia page, including deleting any mentions of his three marriages and his House ethics charges.
A Wikipedia editor even had to comment that “pointing out factual error is one...
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