That’s the title of a song played by a late night talk show band as Michelle Bachmann was introduced and walked on stage. The band leader is black.
When asked whether she was offended, Ms. Bachmann, replied “Nah. I mean, what do you expect from a dumb-ass nigger?”
OK, she didn’t say that, but imagine she had. 75% of you who read this will be offended that I even hypothesize about such an occurrence and virtually all of you are angry that my fingers actually typed that word instead of something like “N-word” or “n*****.”
Why?
Why is it ok to hate, lie about, demean and mock some people while others (most Democrats, all black men except Herman Cain and Clarence Thomas) live under under a shield of ‘thou shalt not even appear to be insensitive to the frail feelings of (fill in the blank with today’s protected class). A conservative is forced daily to address unfounded, ad hominem accusations of racism, a lack of sympathy for the poor, an over-zealous support for the cruel free market, constant shilling for rich CEOs and Wall Street fat-cats, and so forth. The accusers are praised as keen thinkers or great journalists who know how to get to the heart of a topic. Yet when a conservative makes a cogent argument and concludes that, say, Barack Obama’s health care plan will not result in ‘free’ health care, he’s becomes knuckle-dragging lunatic who just can’t stand the ‘otherness’ of people who don’t fit in.
Think of it this way. Besides Michelle Bachmann, Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck, who else is on the list of “People it’s OK to Hate.” I won’t hate or wish ill fortune on any of them, but I want to know which hatreds I’m supposed to expect and excuse when I see it from other people.
So, please let me know. Who do YOU think it is OK to hate?
America’s philosophy was always, and still remains: If you can get away with it, go for it.
Not sure what your point is
Racist and sexist remarks are types of “hate speech” and should be avoided. I can’t tolerate Bachmann, her politics, or her personal views, but as a woman, I’m offended at the sexism involved , not necessarily the political dig (if that’s what it was).
So it’s ok to hate a person for her way of thinking but not her sex? OK, at least we know who you hate – anyone who disagrees with you. Check. Thanks for your input.