Variety act in blackface on Australian TV

[paulhackett]

But the whole point is that this is a mainstream Australian programme and the whole thread is (yet another) let's bash the evil, racist whitey one. Frankly I've had enough of it. I'm not alone in that either.

Sorry, but how would I know that's a mainstream Australian programme? To me it's a youtube clip and the only recognisable feature was Harry Connick Jnr.

But if it is both 'evil' and 'racist' as you say, then surely it merits a bit of a kicking? Again not because it's Australian but because it's racist? Unless you agree with racism of course?

For the record, if it;s the Australian angle that concerns you, there is a similar thread on about the British programme Strictly Coming Dancing going on at the moment..

 

[discokermit]

I'm not alone in that either.

yes you are. you div.

 

[untethered]

You think anti-racism is a "transiently-fashionable political idea" ?. It does explain why a lot of your ideas are out of touch, yes.

I think anti-racism is a brilliant idea. I just wish people would take it to its natural conclusion and stop being racist against white people who in my experience are among the most fair-minded in the world.

In most parts of the far east racism is endemic. Perhaps that's why they thought it unwise to complain about The Last Samurai.

 

[untethered]

But if it is both 'evil' and 'racist' as you say, then surely it merits a bit of a kicking? Again not because it's Australian but because it's racist? Unless you agree with racism of course?

I think I've been quite clear that the only racism here is the predictable and tiresome accusations against Australians.

For the record, if it;s the Australian angle that concerns you, there is a similar thread on about the British programme Strictly Coming Dancing going on at the moment..

One of these threads is depressing enough on its own.

 

[discokermit]

I think anti-racism is a brilliant idea. I just wish people would take it to its natural conclusion and stop being racist against white people who in my experience are among the most fair-minded in the world.

In most parts of the far east racism is endemic. Perhaps that's why they thought it unwise to complain about The Last Samurai.

g'day ya big racist.

 

[paulhackett]

I think I've been quite clear that the only racism here is the predictable and tiresome accusations against Australians.

I think it a bit odd to assume that someone would be against racism but anti Australian?

Sorry but it makes no sense at all..

 

[Orang Utan]

I think anti-racism is a brilliant idea. I just wish people would take it to its natural conclusion and stop being racist against white people who in my experience are among the most fair-minded in the world.

In most parts of the far east racism is endemic. Perhaps that's why they thought it unwise to complain about The Last Samurai.

why do you keep raising the example of the last samurai?

 

[untethered]

I think it a bit odd to assume that someone would be against racism but anti Australian?

Sorry but it makes no sense at all..

It makes no sense if it's anti-racism but plenty of sense if it's "anti-racism", which as I think we all know by now is just an exercise in the politics of victimology and revenge accompanied by demands for special treatment.

 

[sleaterkinney]

I think anti-racism is a brilliant idea. I just wish people would take it to its natural conclusion and stop being racist against white people who in my experience are among the most fair-minded in the world.

In most parts of the far east racism is endemic. Perhaps that's why they thought it unwise to complain about The Last Samurai.

Are you completely ignorant to the history of racism that black people have had, and the racism they still get?. You can't compare the two, what a silly point to make.

 

[Orang Utan]

I think I've been quite clear that the only racism here is the predictable and tiresome accusations against Australians.

don't forger the reason why i posted in the first place - the variety act in blackface - that is obscenely racist

 

[untethered]

Are you completely ignorant to the history of racism that black people have had, and the racism they still get?

They don't get any where I come from. The last time I checked there were plenty of them in government and the professions, earning good money and keeping out of trouble. Quite right too.

 

[untethered]

don't forger the reason why i posted in the first place - the variety act in blackface - that is obscenely racist

I could write a book on obscenity and believe me, that's not it. It's amazing how small a world some people inhabit.

 

[Orang Utan]

They don't get any where I come from. The last time I checked there were plenty of them in government and the professions, earning good money and keeping out of trouble. Quite right too.

where do you come from? prejudice exists everywhere you twerp. it will always exist.

 

[discokermit]

let me abo's go loose lou,
let me abo's go loose,
they're of no further use lou,
so let me abo's go loose,
altogether now!

 

[Orang Utan]

I could write a book on obscenity and believe me, that's not it. It's amazing how small a world some people inhabit.

yes, it is, isn't it?

 

[untethered]

where do you come from? prejudice exists everywhere you twerp. it will always exist.

London. Not much prejudice here. One of the world's most diverse cities.

Not that you'd believe it if you listened to the professional offence-takers in the "anti-racism" business.

 

[sleaterkinney]

They don't get any where I come from. The last time I checked there were plenty of them in government and the professions, earning good money and keeping out of trouble. Quite right too.

Actually they do, and they very much do in Australia. If you kept yourself informed you would know this.

 

[Orang Utan]

London. Not much prejudice here. One of the world's most diverse cities.

Not that you'd believe it if you listened to the professional offence-takers in the "anti-racism" business.

there's plenty of racists in london, you fool.
i've heard plenty of racist language and vile racist sentiments expressed here.

 

[discokermit]

London. Not much prejudice here.

ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!

 

[paulhackett]

London. Not much prejudice here. One of the world's most diverse cities.

Not that you'd believe it if you listened to the professional offence-takers in the "anti-racism" business.

Sorry, but what is your connection with Australia?

 

[untethered]

If you kept yourself informed you would know this.

I think you'll find there are few people better informed. I take the Economist weekly and always keep abreast of developments.

 

[untethered]

Sorry, but what is your connection with Australia?

None directly, just a fellow citizen of the Anglosphere. I believe we share a Queen. Old ties run deep.

 

[untethered]

i've heard plenty of racist language and vile racist sentiments expressed here.

I don't mean people who do it for a living (who, thankfully, are about to have the funding carpet pulled from beneath their feet).

I mean among common people.

 

[Fedayn]

I could write a book on obscenity

Shouldn't be too difficult, you'd feature heavily in it.

 

[untethered]

Shouldn't be too difficult, you'd feature heavily in it.

I have campaigned quietly for a more decent society for nearly two decades, but I wouldn't say I'm particularly notable for that.

 

[Orang Utan]

I don't mean people who do it for a living (who, thankfully, are about to have the funding carpet pulled from beneath their feet).

I mean among common people.

who are you referring to in your first sentence?
and i have heard 'common' people being racist.
you're being wilfully obtuse aren't you?

 

[Fedayn]

I think you'll find there are few people better informed. I take the Economist weekly and always keep abreast of developments.

Aaah well, urbans very own Australian expert... He reads the Economist don't you know!

 

[untethered]

who are you referring to in your first sentence?

"Anti-racist" professionals.

 

[Orang Utan]

I think you'll find there are few people better informed. I take the Economist weekly and always keep abreast of developments.

he ain't for real

 

[discokermit]

None directly, just a fellow citizen of the Anglosphere. I believe we share a Queen. Old ties run deep.

awwwww, can i adopt you to be my granddad? awwwww, quaint old racist.....