Something for Merlyn in his neck of the woods..

[hops_scout]

With that rationale, the word "ni##er" is perfectly acceptable for people to use because African Americans use the term. You don't see people jumping on them for using the word (unless you've seen Coach Carter) so it makes it right, too?

[skeptic]

Where is the monitor for this thread; time to close it IMHO. A few of you are truly not being the example I would hope to see in my leadership.

[Merlyn_LeRoy]

What rationale are you referring to, hops_scout? I've pointed out that some BSA members make racist remarks, and the silence of any sort of criticism is deafening.

[CalicoPenn]

Merlyn,

 

My remarks aren't racist - they're sexist, lookist and priviledgedist (anti-ugly desperate male). If anything, my assumption was that the ads were targeting males of every race, but especially those that are caucasion.

 

I also intended my remarks to be a back-handed criticism of GW's remarks but, alas, it apparently went over like a lead balloon since sarcasm can be difficult to discern in the written word (not impossible, just difficult). I apologize to anyone I may have inadvertantly offended (especially if you're an ugly, desperate, toothless, fat, bald guy of any race) (oops, I did it again, didn't I?). I'll let those that care try to figure out just how sincere that apology is too.

 

CalicoPenn

 

 

[Gold Winger]

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[Guest OldGreyEagle]

I wish I had words to quell this, but I don't.