[$tinkle]

an article from The Onion last week offered this timely missive:

"Me, prejudiced? Of all the slanderous, hurtful, and untrue things you could say! I may have had a somewhat sheltered upbringing, but I'm extremely tolerant of all kinds of people. I would never pass judgment on someone because of the color of his skin. Look, I'll have you know I have several black Friendsters. . . . After you've become Friendsters with a black person, your eyes are opened to how important it is to explore the diversity that exists in your own Internet community."--"Harold Evars," (link)

the next day, a real news article from the Atlanta Journal Constitution:

"In the midst of the civil rights movement of the '60s, Dean--son of a Wall Street securities broker with a home on Park Avenue--saw an opportunity to broaden his horizons and requested a black roommate. . . . [Don] Roman learned only recently of Dean's request for a black roommate. Knowing that during their freshman year 'would have been the kiss of death,' said Roman, not wanting to be 'some white liberal's' social experiment." (link)

do you think his racial awkardness is a measurable liability, or is Rev Al making hay outta nothing at all?
Furthermore, does Dr Dean get a "rebate" for being from Vermont (black population disproportionate to nat'l avg)?

 

[LordOpie]

Roman learned only recently of Dean's request for a black roommate. Knowing that during their freshman year 'would have been the kiss of death,' said Roman, not wanting to be 'some white liberal's' social experiment."

Is what Dean did so wrong?

Why not commend the man for wanting to open his mind?

 

[BurlyShirley]

Originally posted by LordOpie
Is what Dean did so wrong?

Why not commend the man for wanting to open his mind?

Dude...that's just...wrong somehow.

Its like www.blackpeopleloveus.com or something

 

[LordOpie]

Originally posted by BurlySurly
Dude...that's just...wrong somehow.

Its like www.blackpeopleloveus.com or something

and you told me that when you move to Denver that you wanted to room with me just cuz I'm a jew! I was ok with that, but reminded you that I'm a jew, not a gay.

 

[$tinkle]

Originally posted by LordOpie
Is what Dean did so wrong?

Why not commend the man for wanting to open his mind?

well, i guess that was the way to do the thing to do for that day (it was nearly 40 yrs ago). Funny how it seemed so honorable then, and perhaps it was. Whitey's just so awkward...

 

[LordOpie]

Originally posted by $tinkle
well, i guess that was the way to do the thing to do for that day (it was nearly 40 yrs ago). Funny how it seemed so honorable then, and perhaps it was. Whitey's just so awkward...

I still don't think it's wrong to do today. In fact, i bet there are organizations on campus that hook up people for diversity reasons.

 

[ohio]

Originally posted by LordOpie
I still don't think it's wrong to do today. In fact, i bet there are organizations on campus that hook up people for diversity reasons.

There are, but usually its a MUTUAL thing. Don Roman has a point, no matter Dean's intentions it does reduce Roman to some kind of "social experiment" if he didn't know this was requested.

There are other methods for meeting people from diverse backgrounds... such as being outgoing and friendly.

That being said, I'm sure Dean was genuinely friends with his roomates regardless of how he was placed with them.

 

[LordOpie]

I think Dean should say, "Uhh, yeah, I did do that. I'm was a bit of a goofy kid. I didn't do cocaine or go AWOL tho, so I'm still good, right?"

 

[BurlyShirley]

Originally posted by LordOpie
I think Dean should say, "Uhh, yeah, I did do that. I'm was a bit of a goofy kid. I didn't do cocaine or go AWOL tho, so I'm still good, right?"

I think Dean should say, "ladies and gentlemen, I've just been diagnosed with a fatal case of rectal warts. I have 12 seconds to live"

 

[Silver]

As opposed to Bush, whose first experience with a black person was probably signing an execution order...:devil:

 

[fluff]

The two black guys he shared with at college are now campaigning on his behalf. That must say quite a bit about him I think.

If it was a political stunt the man is a genius to be thinking that far ahead, you should elect him immediately. The incumbent probably has difficulty thinking past his next meal/tax cut/huge spending drive.

 

[LordOpie]

Originally posted by fluff
The incumbent probably has difficulty thinking past his next meal/tax cut/huge spending drive.

 

[$tinkle]

Originally posted by Silver
As opposed to Bush, whose first experience with a black person was probably signing an execution order...:devil:

now i know you are absolutely full of sh!t

...where did i read that recently? (damn database rollback!)

 

[Silver]

Originally posted by $tinkle
now i know you are absolutely full of sh!t

...where did i read that recently? (damn database rollback!)

I've gotta admit, as much as I hate Bush, I did make that up...

 

[LordOpie]

Originally posted by Silver
I've gotta admit, as much as I hate Bush, I did make that up...

I thought the "probably" gave it away?

As opposed to Bush, whose first experience with a black person was probably signing an execution order...