The legacy of 'W'?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Here's the thing, and I swear I'm leaving it alone after this

But if the mods are open to the idea, I think it's something that could be discussed/debated within a thread, but it would have to be a controlled environment.

*For instance, only six people permitted to be allowed in the discussion at any given time. Maybe over the course of two consecutive days.

*No four letter words allowed under no circumstances; Even if one is only expressing his/her views.

*The thread would be locked to everyone else until the Mods opened it up to a new designated "group". Others are free to view, but not post as the forum is only open to those six men/woman during that time. The reason for this is so that you don't have any hit and run posters as to inflame an already sensitive topic.

I have some more suggestions on how to open this debate/discussion up, but that's just a good safe place to start. That's just how 12th would do it...I'm just saying!

You talking about a thread specifically about race and the N word?

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

You talking about a thread specifically about race and the N word?

"N" word and all...but those six people can only respond to one another within that thread. They can't pick up on something or respond to someone else in a previous thread. Remember they're debating with those specific individuals they're rolling with. I would have to lay it out from top to bottom, to be honest with you. But I think it could work and we could get something out of it. Also, the Mods would have to approve of who participates and who doesn't; This isn't a free for all. For instance, someone who has a consistent history of having, well, being argumentative may not be the best person to allow to discuss or debate on this particular topic. Not to say that people that get in heated discussions or debates shouldn't be allowed, but I think the Mods would say okay to some and, quite frankly, no to others.</p>

[dmek25]

12th, can i come in and play?

[12thMan]

I think to keep things orderly and on track, they're should be a theme for that thread or somewhat of a general topic. After we exhaust one theme or topic we move on to the next. i.e. Race and Athletes, i.e. The "N" Word. Race and Politics....or whatever.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I think to keep things orderly and on track, they're should be a theme for that thread or somewhat of a general topic. After we exhaust one theme or topic we move on to the next. i.e. Race and Athletes, i.e. The "N" Word. Race and Politics....or whatever.

And then you have geniuses like this

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

And then you have geniuses like this

It's a shame that one wrong word hurts a man's entire career.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by jsarno

It's a shame that one wrong word hurts a man's entire career.

True. Not sure I buy the "I heard in a rap song" argument though. Then again, who knows, maybe he gets down

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

True. Not sure I buy the "I heard in a rap song" argument though. Then again, who knows, maybe he gets down

He's full of poo. We all know it comes from a racist background. I do believe it slipped out, but don't lie about it.

[12thMan]

Just so you guys know, Cornel got the damn idea from me!!!

Race: State of Affairs - washingtonpost.com

[saden1]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

And then you have geniuses like this

He's 80 years old, most old people are racists and they don't even know it or think they are. My grandma is insanely racists.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by saden1

He's 80 years old, most old people are racists and they don't even know it or think they are. My grandma is insanely racists.

Well, and the older they are, especially if they are from the south, the N word was a commonly used word back in their day (FYI- I think he's lying when he said he never used to word before). My father in law is not racist, but he is from Arkansas and he said he used the word when he was young, but now that it has become such an offensive term he will never use it again.

[saden1]

I would be worried if he was in his 40's or 50's but the guy is dirt old. To be honest I suppose people in the board room were all white and they could have kept it all under wrap. Took a lot of guts for them to ask for his resignation and I guess that shows how much progress we have made.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by saden1

I would be worried if he was in his 40's or 50's but the guy is dirt old. To be honest I suppose people in the board room were all white and they could have kept it all under wrap. Took a lot of guts for them to ask for his resignation and I guess that shows how much progress we have made.

Well, that one actually puzzles me. If he really is admired and or loved, they would have kept it under wraps. He might not be liked, or might be slipping and they might have wanted him gone so this was a good excuse.

[saden1]

Originally Posted by jsarno

Well, that one actually puzzles me. If he really is admired and or loved, they would have kept it under wraps. He might not be liked, or might be slipping and they might have wanted him gone so this was a good excuse.

So are you advocating for keeping it under wrap and let him continue or force him out with his dignity intact?

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by saden1

So are you advocating for keeping it under wrap and let him continue or force him out with his dignity intact?

Well, I already said that it's a shame that a man using one word ruins his legacy. I really don't know...I wasn't there. If it was a truely racism remark then yes, you don't want someone in power that is a racist, if it truely was a slip, then no, everyone says something stupid at some point. I wasn't there.