« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2 3 4   Go Down

Author Topic: 'Black hole' is now a racist term (TX)  (Read 9714 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Chris_

  • Little Lebowski Urban Achiever
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 46845
  • Reputation: +2028/-266
'Black hole' is now a racist term (TX)
« on: July 08, 2008, 07:23:19 PM »
County commissioners were discussing problems with the central collections office that is used to process traffic ticket payments and handle other paperwork normally done by the JP Courts.

Commissioner Kenneth Mayfield, who is white, said it seemed that central collections "has become a black hole" because paperwork reportedly has become lost in the office.

Commissioner John Wiley Price, who is black, interrupted him with a loud "Excuse me!" He then corrected his colleague, saying the office has become a "white hole."

That prompted Judge Thomas Jones, who is black, to demand an apology from Mayfield for his racially insensitive analogy.


http://cityhallblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2008/07/dallas-county-meeting-turns-ra.html
Logged
If you want to worship an orange pile of garbage with a reckless disregard for everything, get on down to Arbys & try our loaded curly fries.

Offline Chris_

  • Little Lebowski Urban Achiever
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 46845
  • Reputation: +2028/-266
Re: 'Black hole' is now a racist term (TX)
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2008, 07:25:23 PM »
Ignorance is color-blind.

What's next?  Rename Uranus because it sounds like they are describing a black hole?
 
Logged
If you want to worship an orange pile of garbage with a reckless disregard for everything, get on down to Arbys & try our loaded curly fries.

Offline Rebel

  • Stick a fork in us. We're done.
  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 16771
  • Reputation: +1240/-215
Re: 'Black hole' is now a racist term (TX)
« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2008, 07:26:45 PM »
I am NOT surprised by this. I don't think I have to ask if the black guy is a piece of shit liberal, do I?  ::)
Logged
NAMBLA is a left-wing organization.

Quote
There's a reason why patriotism is considered a conservative value. Watch a Tea Party rally and you'll see people proudly raising the American flag and showing pride in U.S. heroes such as Thomas Jefferson. Watch an OWS rally and you'll see people burning the American flag while showing pride in communist heroes such as Che Guevera. --Bob, from some news site

Offline LC EFA

  • Hickus Australianus
  • In Memoriam
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4527
  • Reputation: +414/-33
Re: 'Black hole' is now a racist term (TX)
« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2008, 07:29:04 PM »
Oh FFS what is wrong with these people?
Logged

Offline Texacon

  • Super
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12311
  • Reputation: +1250/-55
  • All The Way!
Re: 'Black hole' is now a racist term (TX)
« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2008, 07:29:53 PM »
Hmmmm maybe we should just remove the word black from the english language.  Wat a  :loser:

KC
Logged
  Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day.  Set a man on fire and he will be warm for the rest of his life.

*Stolen

Offline Rebel

  • Stick a fork in us. We're done.
  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 16771
  • Reputation: +1240/-215
Re: 'Black hole' is now a racist term (TX)
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2008, 07:32:25 PM »
Quote from: LC EFA on July 08, 2008, 07:29:04 PM
Oh FFS what is wrong with these people?


Hello, I'm the United States of the Offended. Have we met?
Logged
NAMBLA is a left-wing organization.

Quote
There's a reason why patriotism is considered a conservative value. Watch a Tea Party rally and you'll see people proudly raising the American flag and showing pride in U.S. heroes such as Thomas Jefferson. Watch an OWS rally and you'll see people burning the American flag while showing pride in communist heroes such as Che Guevera. --Bob, from some news site

Offline dutch508

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12522
  • Reputation: +1647/-1068
  • Remember
Re: 'Black hole' is now a racist term (TX)
« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2008, 07:41:40 PM »
Maybe they thought he said, "This place is becoming a African American Ho. You people charge me extra for everything!"

 :fuelfire:
Logged
The torch of moral clarity since 12/18/07

2016 DOTY: 06 Omaha Steve - Is dying for ****'s face! How could you not vote for him, you heartless bastards!?!

Offline Willow

  • Limousine
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1230
  • Reputation: +91/-9
Re: 'Black hole' is now a racist term (TX)
« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2008, 07:42:10 PM »
Quote from: LC EFA on July 08, 2008, 07:29:04 PM
Oh FFS what is wrong with these people?



By November America will be puking sick of "cries of racism"
Logged

Offline DixieBelle

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12143
  • Reputation: +512/-49
  • Still looking for my pony.....
Re: 'Black hole' is now a racist term (TX)
« Reply #8 on: July 08, 2008, 07:48:37 PM »
John Wiley Price. That explains it. That moron was stirring up shi*t when I lived in Dallas in the 90's. Sheesh.

He could give Monica Conyers in Detriot a run for her money.
Logged
I can see November 2 from my house!!!

Spread my work ethic, not my wealth.

Forget change, bring back common sense.
-------------------------------------------------

No, my friends, there’s only one really progressive idea. And that is the idea of legally limiting the power of the government. That one genuinely liberal, genuinely progressive idea — the Why in 1776, the How in 1787 — is what needs to be conserved. We need to conserve that fundamentally liberal idea. That is why we are conservatives. --Bill Whittle

Offline LC EFA

  • Hickus Australianus
  • In Memoriam
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4527
  • Reputation: +414/-33
Re: 'Black hole' is now a racist term (TX)
« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2008, 08:06:53 PM »
Quote from: Willow
By November America will be puking sick of "cries of racism"

When Obama loses, it's gonna be deafening..
Logged

Offline Chris_

  • Little Lebowski Urban Achiever
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 46845
  • Reputation: +2028/-266
Re: 'Black hole' is now a racist term (TX)
« Reply #10 on: July 08, 2008, 08:33:50 PM »
Quote from: LC EFA on July 08, 2008, 08:06:53 PM
Quote from: Willow
By November America will be puking sick of "cries of racism"

When Obama loses, it's gonna be deafening..


They are still screaming "sexism" about mrs. clinton not getting her crown.
Logged
If you want to worship an orange pile of garbage with a reckless disregard for everything, get on down to Arbys & try our loaded curly fries.

Offline Ptarmigan

  • Bunny Slayer
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 23610
  • Reputation: +928/-225
  • God Hates Bunnies
Re: 'Black hole' is now a racist term (TX)
« Reply #11 on: July 08, 2008, 08:34:16 PM »
Black hole is a scientific term and they do really exist in the universe. Some people need to get a grip.  ::)
Logged
Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.
-Napoleon Bonaparte

Allow enemies their space to hate; they will destroy themselves in the process.
-Lisa Du

Offline Chris_

  • Little Lebowski Urban Achiever
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 46845
  • Reputation: +2028/-266
Re: 'Black hole' is now a racist term (TX)
« Reply #12 on: July 08, 2008, 08:35:43 PM »
Quote from: Ptarmigan on July 08, 2008, 08:34:16 PM
Black hole is a scientific term and they do really exist in the universe. Some people need to get a grip.  ::)
Well, then the universe is racist.
Logged
If you want to worship an orange pile of garbage with a reckless disregard for everything, get on down to Arbys & try our loaded curly fries.

Offline Willow

  • Limousine
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1230
  • Reputation: +91/-9
Re: 'Black hole' is now a racist term (TX)
« Reply #13 on: July 08, 2008, 08:45:49 PM »
Quote from: freedumb2003 on July 08, 2008, 08:35:43 PM
Quote from: Ptarmigan on July 08, 2008, 08:34:16 PM
Black hole is a scientific term and they do really exist in the universe. Some people need to get a grip.  ::)
Well, then the universe is racist.




 :rotf:

that just about covers it.
Logged

Offline Ptarmigan

  • Bunny Slayer
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 23610
  • Reputation: +928/-225
  • God Hates Bunnies
Re: 'Black hole' is now a racist term (TX)
« Reply #14 on: July 08, 2008, 08:54:41 PM »
Quote from: freedumb2003 on July 08, 2008, 08:35:43 PM
Well, then the universe is racist.


The Universe is black in the visible light. It is other colors in different spectrums.
Logged
Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.
-Napoleon Bonaparte

Allow enemies their space to hate; they will destroy themselves in the process.
-Lisa Du

Offline Miss Mia

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 8052
  • Reputation: +353/-137
Re: 'Black hole' is now a racist term (TX)
« Reply #15 on: July 08, 2008, 09:51:04 PM »
John Wiley Price, that explains everything. 
Logged
Stink Eye
"Bloodninja: It doesn't get any more serious than a Rhinocerus about to charge your ass."

Offline Rebel

  • Stick a fork in us. We're done.
  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 16771
  • Reputation: +1240/-215
Re: 'Black hole' is now a racist term (TX)
« Reply #16 on: July 08, 2008, 09:52:42 PM »
They could rename the ****ing thing to "White Hole" and those liberal morons would bitch about the black population being left out.

Damn, I hate ****ing liberals. EVERYTHING is either race, sex, creed, religion, or gender with those wastes of Oxygen. I'm ready for my Bag-Limit.  :censored:
Logged
NAMBLA is a left-wing organization.

Quote
There's a reason why patriotism is considered a conservative value. Watch a Tea Party rally and you'll see people proudly raising the American flag and showing pride in U.S. heroes such as Thomas Jefferson. Watch an OWS rally and you'll see people burning the American flag while showing pride in communist heroes such as Che Guevera. --Bob, from some news site

Offline Texacon

  • Super
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12311
  • Reputation: +1250/-55
  • All The Way!
Re: 'Black hole' is now a racist term (TX)
« Reply #17 on: July 08, 2008, 10:06:48 PM »
Is it considered racist if we start calling dark skinned folks (of all nationalities) 'Non Reflectives'? 

KC
Logged
  Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day.  Set a man on fire and he will be warm for the rest of his life.

*Stolen

Offline Thor

  • General Ne'er Do Well, Troublemaker & All Around Meanie!!
  • In Memoriam
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 13103
  • Reputation: +362/-297
  • Native Texan & US Navy (ret)
Re: 'Black hole' is now a racist term (TX)
« Reply #18 on: July 08, 2008, 10:59:04 PM »
Well, the Andorians call humans, "pink skins".  :clueless:
Logged
"The state must declare the child to be the most precious treasure of the people. As long as the government is perceived as working for the benefit of the children, the people will happily endure almost any curtailment of liberty and almost any deprivation."- IBID

I AM your General Ne'er Do Well, Troublemaker & All Around Meanie!!

"Congress has not unlimited powers to provide for the general welfare, but only those specifically enumerated."-Thomas Jefferson

Offline Schadenfreude

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 8388
  • Reputation: +475/-78
Re: 'Black hole' is now a racist term (TX)
« Reply #19 on: July 08, 2008, 11:02:18 PM »
Quote from: Thor on July 08, 2008, 10:59:04 PM
Well, the Andorians call humans, "pink skins".  :clueless:

Wait, let me grab my geek glasses.  :-)
Logged
“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.â€

Offline Miss Mia

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 8052
  • Reputation: +353/-137
Re: 'Black hole' is now a racist term (TX)
« Reply #20 on: July 08, 2008, 11:08:03 PM »
DU's reaction  http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x3584771

Quote
aspergris  (286 posts)
Tue Jul-08-08 10:18 PM
Response to Original message
7. I know a certain business
   
That put out a memo that discouraged employees from using the term "white out". It was deemed racially insensitve. The term to be used is "correction fluid."

LOL
Logged
Stink Eye
"Bloodninja: It doesn't get any more serious than a Rhinocerus about to charge your ass."

Offline Rebel

  • Stick a fork in us. We're done.
  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 16771
  • Reputation: +1240/-215
Re: 'Black hole' is now a racist term (TX)
« Reply #21 on: July 08, 2008, 11:11:38 PM »
Quote from: Miss Mia on July 08, 2008, 11:08:03 PM
DU's reaction  http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x3584771

Quote
aspergris  (286 posts)
Tue Jul-08-08 10:18 PM
Response to Original message
7. I know a certain business
   
That put out a memo that discouraged employees from using the term "white out". It was deemed racially insensitve. The term to be used is "correction fluid."

LOL

Actually, I think I remember that...and it wasn't because "white" people were offended, it was because black people were offended. That's gotta be the most offended race in this country. ....and nothing is keeping them here if they hate it so ****ing much.  :whatever:
Logged
NAMBLA is a left-wing organization.

Quote
There's a reason why patriotism is considered a conservative value. Watch a Tea Party rally and you'll see people proudly raising the American flag and showing pride in U.S. heroes such as Thomas Jefferson. Watch an OWS rally and you'll see people burning the American flag while showing pride in communist heroes such as Che Guevera. --Bob, from some news site

Offline Miss Mia

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 8052
  • Reputation: +353/-137
Re: 'Black hole' is now a racist term (TX)
« Reply #22 on: July 08, 2008, 11:23:09 PM »
Quote from: Rebel on July 08, 2008, 11:11:38 PM
Quote from: Miss Mia on July 08, 2008, 11:08:03 PM
DU's reaction  http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x3584771

Quote
aspergris  (286 posts)
Tue Jul-08-08 10:18 PM
Response to Original message
7. I know a certain business
   
That put out a memo that discouraged employees from using the term "white out". It was deemed racially insensitve. The term to be used is "correction fluid."

LOL

Actually, I think I remember that...and it wasn't because "white" people were offended, it was because black people were offended. That's gotta be the most offended race in this country. ....and nothing is keeping them here if they hate it so ****ing much.  :whatever:

I'd never heard of that story.  Very funny.  LOL
Logged
Stink Eye
"Bloodninja: It doesn't get any more serious than a Rhinocerus about to charge your ass."

Offline Rebel

  • Stick a fork in us. We're done.
  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 16771
  • Reputation: +1240/-215
Re: 'Black hole' is now a racist term (TX)
« Reply #23 on: July 08, 2008, 11:46:24 PM »
Can't have that "White-Out" running loose. May hurt someone.  :whatever:

Besides, what moron names something "White-Out" that's supposed to make black letters on white paper disappear?  :sarcasm:
Logged
NAMBLA is a left-wing organization.

Quote
There's a reason why patriotism is considered a conservative value. Watch a Tea Party rally and you'll see people proudly raising the American flag and showing pride in U.S. heroes such as Thomas Jefferson. Watch an OWS rally and you'll see people burning the American flag while showing pride in communist heroes such as Che Guevera. --Bob, from some news site

Offline JohnnyReb

  • In Memoriam
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 32063
  • Reputation: +1997/-134
Re: 'Black hole' is now a racist term (TX)
« Reply #24 on: July 09, 2008, 03:37:04 AM »
"White out", is that what Micheal Jackson used?
Logged
“The American people will never knowingly adopt socialism. But, under the name of ‘liberalism’, they will adopt every fragment of the socialist program, until one day America will be a socialist nation, without knowing how it happened.” - Norman Thomas, U.S. Socialist Party presidential candidate 1940, 1944 and 1948

"America is like a healthy body and its resistance is threefold: its patriotism, its morality, and its spiritual life. If we can undermine these three areas, America will collapse from within."  Stalin
Pages: [1] 2 3 4   Go Up
« previous next »