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By kj

September 8, 2008 7:01 PM | Link to this

Here we go again. Can someone please let these good old boys know that we are no longer living in a segregated South? If they’re going to be dumb enough to vent their jealousy at affluent blacks, they have to know a blog, newspaper, radio or tv station is going to report it.

By Heather

September 8, 2008 7:02 PM | Link to this

STUPID. nothing else to say.

By Will Jones

September 8, 2008 7:15 PM | Link to this

The treasonous faction of racist, fascist perverts and traitors serving the satanic Mammon-worshipping spirit of Anti-Christ and Rome’s Fifth Column, usurping the utopian ideals of the American Creed and Annuit Coeptis Republic knows and reaches out to their kindred false Americans.

In the only two conversations I had with UVa classmate George Allen, in the Spring of 1974, the “N-word,” or some derivative, comprised about 15% of his vocabulary…and he became governor of Virginia and a U.S. senator.

Westmoreland and Goddard are using code to signal potential supporters the same way George Allen, another thoroughly disturbed soul and faker, did.

Who but that sort supported the draft-dodging, 9/11-committing closet-queen cheated into the White House by only the Roman Catholics on the Supreme Court, and now support the Capitol Hill-raised martial incompetent married to the Mob and his lying hypocrite Alaska whitetrash running-mate?

http://www.theamericanfundament.blogspot.com

By Will Jones

September 8, 2008 7:28 PM | Link to this

P.S. Who, of any color, worth his or her hire for use as an interviewer on TV is not superior to pervert, draft-dodging, adulterer Gingrich?

Whitetrash like Gingrich likes whitetrash like Palin, likes whitetrash like Bush…et al…

By RJ

September 8, 2008 7:29 PM | Link to this

It is refreshing indeed to see fellow bloggers calling these people for who they are. The good ole white boys have benefitted from white affirmative action for more than a hundred years. When merit and accountability become the order of the day they resort to what has worked for them in the past.

Tim Baker, Goddard’s spokesman comment “attack on Gov. Sarah Palin’s experience” provides ample evidence of a viewpoint that scrutiny has no place with their candidates. Mere questions are spin as “attacks.” So what do they do… start talking in codes and playing the race card. Its not going to play as well as they think. The pain of the current economic times caused by poor performance of the dominant Republicans will not be deflected by appeals to race. The faithbased community knows it was played in the last election. They know that the dominant Republicans have not addressed their interests. The Georgia electorate may be ignorant but its not stupid, at least I hope not.

By Sarah P

September 8, 2008 7:41 PM | Link to this

I speaketh in forked tongue

By Rarl Kove

September 8, 2008 7:41 PM | Link to this

The “reporter” was uppity. Let me get this straight, some punk reporter from some liberal network can ask a loaded question and then refuse to be questioned on his premise when challenged? Is that it. That is uppity. The “reporter” is a self righteous arse.

By gafarmer

September 8, 2008 7:57 PM | Link to this

The most uppity person I ever knew was the wife of a deacon in our Baptist Church and a public school teacher. She was of English/French ancestry and whiter than the driven snow and EVERYBODY said she was uppity.

All the phrase means in my neck of the woods is the person in question looks down on the rest of us.

By Shanaynay Jenkins

September 8, 2008 8:05 PM | Link to this

That sound like an uppity white-girl to me. I hates the type. Obama goin win and the white folk is gonna get what is comin’. You white folk gonna feel how it feel.

By Frederick Douglass

September 8, 2008 8:44 PM | Link to this

Shanaynay you’re an ignorant caucasian trying to sound black, and in the process you come off as being even more of an ignoramus.

By kuppkake

September 8, 2008 9:05 PM | Link to this

i have lived in the South all my life (53 years) and i promise all that until this “uppity” stuff hit the news this past weekend, i have never, ever known that “uppity” had any racial meaning; it just means someone who’s stuck up, or nose in the air, or think’s they are better than you; just called me a dumb ole southern gal, but at least i ain’t uppity (whatever that means)

By KMJ

September 8, 2008 9:13 PM | Link to this

I’m a proud southerner. I happen to be white. Any southerner who says that the word uppity is neutral is simply not being honest with himself. It’s almost as offensive as the n-word. The connotation of uppity is clearly, “Who does this guy think he is? Does he think he’s my equal? I’ll set him straight!”

The congressman owes an apology to the Obamas and Ron Allen.

By KKK

September 8, 2008 9:16 PM | Link to this

Smart strategy. How else can they continue stealing the bread from your table? After all, these are the same folks who convince you to cut from your kids and send it to some land thieves oceans away.

Keep it up folks. We are on our way to being a 3rd World country while you all refuse to get your heads out of your arse long enough to breath.

The ruling class in both parties answer to the same folks. That’s why some of us WHITES are voting for Obama. These people just handed you a 6 TRILLION DOLLAR mortgage portfolio because they are going to lose at least 20% of it due to foreclosures. That’s a TAX WE JUST ATE. Not only that, but it’s going to bring on HUGE INFLATION when the DOLLAR starts sinking again. They are RAPING US FINANCIALLY while you morons worry about the color of skin.

White Uppity New Yorker.

By Voice of Reason

September 8, 2008 9:18 PM | Link to this

With the exception of two or three of you (gafarmer, Mr. Kove, and, potentially, Frederick Douglass - if you’re right) you are a bunch of idiots. And most of you are racists. Yep, you sure are. Read your words and turn ‘em around. Racists.

By Voice of Reason

September 8, 2008 9:19 PM | Link to this

With the exception of two or three of you (gafarmer, Mr. Kove, and, potentially, Frederick Douglass - if you’re right) you are a bunch of idiots. And most of you are racists. Yep, you sure are. Read your words and turn ‘em around. Racists.

By Voice of Reason

September 8, 2008 9:22 PM | Link to this

With the exception of two or three of you (gafarmer, Mr. Kove, and, potentially, Frederick Douglass - if you’re right) you are a bunch of idiots. And most of you are racists. Yep, you sure are. Read your words and turn ‘em around. Racists.

By KuppKaKe

September 8, 2008 9:27 PM | Link to this

That is quite clever. And I agree. Who in the south would possibly recognize that calling an affluent black man who is likely going to be elected president “uppity”, had any racist implications? After all, ‘uppity’ doesn’t necessarily refer to an uppity negro. It could also mean an uppity Mexican who is trying to move from bus boy to server, or an uppity Jew who is trying to join a country club. Uppity has many meanings in the south.

By Voice of Reason

September 8, 2008 9:34 PM | Link to this

PS - Sorry for the repitition - technical glitch - though if it’s good enough to say once… By the way, my comment was made before kuppkake joined in. Thanks for keepin’ it real, sister. …oh boy, I can hear the racists revving up again.

By Voice of Reason

September 8, 2008 9:45 PM | Link to this

By the way, just so we’re all clear. Kuppkake is keepin’ it real. KuppKaKe (note the racial implication in the uppercase spelling) is just another racist idiot (and yes, I know he/she is being sarcastic, but the spirit of the underlying message is, indeed, racial. These are the kind of people that halt the progress of finding real equality. Politics of division, alive and well.

By Obama NOW!!!!!!!!

September 8, 2008 9:53 PM | Link to this

Check out this racist video of republicans in GA:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVeFVtcdSYY

By kuppkake

September 8, 2008 9:57 PM | Link to this

to voice of reason: as the original kuppkake, and not some “clever” copycat (KuppKaKe), i think that was a compliment…with all these secret codes and such it’s hard to know, but thanks

i would like to give an example of what i truly thought “uppity” meant; i am a doctor’s wife…some of the other doctor’s wives have these clubs (such as the Medical Auxillary) but i never go to their meetings because most of them act “uppity”; it never occured to me to check their skin color

By Melissa

September 8, 2008 10:12 PM | Link to this

Honestly, if someone wants to call me racist because I used the word uppity then I would consider them an idiot. I grew up in the south and I think that there are those of us who have actually moved on and then there are those of who look for every opportunity to bring us back to those good ole days to rally people to their cause and I would argue that those who consider the use of the word “uppity” as racist when clearly the republicans are trying to spin an elitist image of Obama is clearly trying to use a racist idea to push their own agenda not the other way around.

By Obvious

September 8, 2008 10:20 PM | Link to this

Watch the clip. That reporter is about as mild mannered as can be. Nobody could think he was arrogant. So what could Goddard possibly mean when he calls the man uppity? Obviously he’s trying to get across something other than actually meaning the reporter is uppity.

By jim galloway

September 8, 2008 10:42 PM | Link to this

Goddard is from Utah.

By KuppKaKe

September 8, 2008 10:42 PM | Link to this

I really don’t know why people want to paint us southern gals as racist. All we want is for colored people to do chores for us for free. I mean we were nice enough to bring them over here from stinky ol’ Africa, where they speak click-clock language and don’t even know bout’ Jesus. Why do they want to be president? I don’t think they know how hard it is. Even a handsome man like George W. Bush is only good at it most of the time.

By TrueThat

September 8, 2008 10:50 PM | Link to this

What’s the signifgance of Goddard being from Utah? Isn’t that where the Church didn’t allow “uppity” members until 1975?

I assume he’s lived in Gergia for quite a while if he’s running for Congress. Seems to have been long enough to learn the lingo at least.

By RJ

September 8, 2008 11:29 PM | Link to this

Jim Galloway…Given his use of the same term in the same way Westmoreland used it your 10:42pm post about Goddard being from Utah suggest that there may be a national Republican effort to racialize the fall election. Would he have used the same adjective if a white reporter asked the same questions?

It is quite clear that a major part of the Republican strategy is to exploit the pubic’s disdain for the media. So far it looks like the aim is to deflect attention from their failed policies. The pain of current economic times will not let it happen.

By Here it is

September 9, 2008 12:44 AM | Link to this

Lynn Westmoreland knew exactly that “uppity” has racist connotations.

Republicans are so incredibly HYPOCRITICAL. Here ya go:

http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=184086&title=sarah-palin-gender-card

By Joe

September 9, 2008 12:52 AM | Link to this

More “uppity” video:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVeFVtcdSYY

By Sam1234

September 9, 2008 1:03 AM | Link to this

Barack Hussein Obama is a sleeper muslim he let it slip out yesterday on the ABC Sunday show hosted by that short little Clinton hack. He referenced his “Muslim Faith” and commented that John McCain had not mentioned it. The man is truly a mental giant.?

By Lerlene Bauer

September 9, 2008 2:52 AM | Link to this

To whom it may concern,

I hope I am placing this ad in the right place.

Uppity white woman seeks organizer for badly disorganized community. Hey, It is a great resume enhancer!

Thanks

By Muscogee

September 9, 2008 7:16 AM | Link to this

The reporter apparently had met his match in Gingrich and probably was told in his earpiece to get out of there. The content of his question was no more “uppity” than what other reports had been asking about Gov. Palin. As RJ said, Would he have used the same adjective if a white reporter asked the same questions? Why did Reagan open his 1980 campaign in Philadelphia, MS? People understand these signals.

By charles corley

September 9, 2008 8:31 AM | Link to this

Gooood morning / newt married his h. school math teacher to stay of the draft and then junked her when she got sick. What a pile of s**.

By Matt

September 9, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this

There’s little doubt that Westmoreland knew what he was saying; now he got caught. Even conservative blabbermouth Bill O’Reilly smacked Westmoreland on his Fox show last night. He called on Westmoreland to apologize. You know it’s bad when O’Reilly calls down one of his own.

By Matt

September 9, 2008 8:47 AM | Link to this

There’s little doubt that Westmoreland knew what he was saying; now he got caught. Even conservative blabbermouth Bill O’Reilly smacked Westmoreland on his Fox show last night. He called on Westmoreland to apologize. You know it’s bad when O’Reilly calls down one of his own.

By richard

September 9, 2008 9:28 AM | Link to this

When Rick Davis says this campaign is not about the issues, but rather the men involved we understand why he would want to frame it that way. More of the heavily white electorate, if not outright racists themselves, will feel more comfortable with McCain. I want to make it clear that I feel McCain is a very good man himself but the desire to win is strong and he’ll work with the campaign. Then we see these supporting players use the word “uppity” simply reinforcing the framework that has been set up. A racist is the ultimate rationalizer. The N word doesn’t really mean anything racist: it can be used against anybody and so on. These strategists are remarkably clever. Who would have thought that women would buy into going from left leaning Hillary to the extreme right leaning Palin? Clearly someone making this political shift is not deciding based on an issue(s). Unfortunately the reality of an administration so diametrically opposed to their political leanings may be a rude awakening. But for some that may be more acceptable than the fear of a black man as president.

By Janner

September 9, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this

I grew up in the south as well, and have never heard the term “uppity” applied racially. I always thought it ment that someone was stuck up or snobby. Can someone tell me how this was used racially back in the segregation era?

By Georgia Irish

September 9, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

Let’s see… since you cannot call someone an ahole, sthead, or dumba** in the media, I think that “uppity” is a great alternative.

Odd thing: the etymology of the word states that it was usually used by blacks to blacks.

uppity. (n.d.). Online Etymology Dictionary. Retrieved September 09, 2008, from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/uppity

Most of the other definitions are “not inclined to be tractable or deferential”.

So, here is the question… I grew up well educated in a private school and have been called uppity more than once. I’m not black. are these people being racist to me?

By jonny bullet

September 9, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

The change that McCain wants is to bash the intellectuals and any one that has European ideas[ap].Maybe you look different “foreign” I believe is the code word,your not a hockey mom ,soccer mom, NASCAR dad, you live in a city and your educated, you have a world view and think it takes a village to help raise your family,-ie schools, extended family, neighbors, friends, then your some how bad or on the fringe maybe even evil, dose that not give you that warm fuzzy feeling? Well be afraid very afraid.The right wing “Conservative” brings something else to mind,Germany a wounded war veteran who wrote a book and was a God fearing right winger who found his country receptive because of their plight after a bitter war and bad economic times. The intellectuals, the educated, foreigners,ones that were liberal,and folks that didn’t “share their values” NOT LIKE US. The Jews fit the bill, different religion, businessmen, intellectuals, liberal, not like us- them. This right wing conservative group with it’s leader invoked Gods name and went on a crusade to right many perceived wrongs and to settle old scores. The church blessed them and their weapons and they went out in Gods name to make the world in their image and well you know the rest.Fiction? Not hardly religion has no place in politics.there is a reason for separation of church and state It seems that to be a Christian now we have to wrap our selves in the flag and if you don’t you’re bad,or unpatriotic, un American. But if You are a true Christian the Christ said give Caesars things to Caesar, and that His Kingdom was no part of this world he was not involved in politics. You don’t have to be a Christian to be a patriot or pick up a gun or join the military to be a patriot just like wrapping your self in the flag and the bible makes a bad person good or a patriot because it doesn’t. That man in Germany was wrapped in his flag and the bible and was blessed by the church was he a good man? I guess not but his followers thought so they were convinced by the dogma of the crusade and that evil was across the street, next door, the next country, folks not like them, and if those evil doers were dehumanized they were-are easy to kill. I guess the Christian right forgot the 10 commandments, pick it up its a good read

By jonny bullet

September 9, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this

The change that McCain wants is to bash the intellectuals and any one that has European ideas[ap].Maybe you look different “foreign” I believe is the code word,your not a hockey mom ,soccer mom, NASCAR dad, you live in a city and your educated, you have a world view and think it takes a village to help raise your family,-ie schools, extended family, neighbors, friends, then your some how bad or on the fringe maybe even evil, dose that not give you that warm fuzzy feeling? Well be afraid very afraid.The right wing “Conservative” brings something else to mind,Germany a wounded war veteran who wrote a book and was a God fearing right winger who found his country receptive because of their plight after a bitter war and bad economic times. The intellectuals, the educated, foreigners,ones that were liberal,and folks that didn’t “share their values” NOT LIKE US. The Jews fit the bill, different religion, businessmen, intellectuals, liberal, not like us- them. This right wing conservative group with it’s leader invoked Gods name and went on a crusade to right many perceived wrongs and to settle old scores. The church blessed them and their weapons and they went out in Gods name to make the world in their image and well you know the rest.Fiction? Not hardly religion has no place in politics.there is a reason for separation of church and state It seems that to be a Christian now we have to wrap our selves in the flag and if you don’t you’re bad,or unpatriotic, un American. But if You are a true Christian the Christ said give Caesars things to Caesar, and that His Kingdom was no part of this world he was not involved in politics. You don’t have to be a Christian to be a patriot or pick up a gun or join the military to be a patriot just like wrapping your self in the flag and the bible makes a bad person good or a patriot because it doesn’t. That man in Germany was wrapped in his flag and the bible and was blessed by the church was he a good man? I guess not but his followers thought so they were convinced by the dogma of the crusade and that evil was across the street, next door, the next country, folks not like them, and if those evil doers were dehumanized they were-are easy to kill. I guess the Christian right forgot the 10 commandments, pick it up its a good read.

By KuppKaKe

September 9, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this

Richard, I agree completely. The ‘N’ word doesn’t mean anything racist, and it can certainly be applied to anybody. In fact, I don’t think we should have to censor ourselves. Let’s just come out and say it: “NITWIT”. There, doesn’t that feel good. I mean who cares if Obama and his wife get called ‘uppity nitwits’; Aren’t they? They’re n**** too but you don’t see anybody calling them that.

By Marie

September 9, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this

I have never heard of “uppity” being a rascist term. Webster’s Dictionary only says it means “putting on or marked by airs of superiority.” There is no mention of rascist connotation. This culture of “political correctness” is getting ridiculous. I am in favor of avoiding words that are meant to offend and hurt, but when it comes to adjectives used without any connection to race, the argument for their offense gets stretched pretty thin. Let it be known that I will continue to use the word uppity when others are being arrogant, but my use is in no way indicating rascist thoughts!

By Jan

September 9, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

As a Republican, I am appalled at this kind of language. I do not know Westmoreland, so I do not know if he is stupid or a racist, but I hope this will serve notice to all Republicans; cut these racist remarks out!

By Chris

September 9, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this

Responding to a previous poster: Why on earth should the media be “deferential” to a politician? Deferential: “showing or expressing respect and esteem due a superior or an elder” Merriam Webster Online

As for the 2 politicians themselves (Westmoreland and Marshall), it’s quite appalling that we’re still dealing with these kind of slurs in the 21st century. Not to mention the fact that I saw nothing in that clip that seemed to fit what Marshall is claiming to have meant by “uppity”, so either way he’s certainly wrong to have said that.

By Dominick

September 9, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this

why is it that it is alright to refer and print comments that white people are “white trash”, but forbid anything referring to a black person as a “n****”. Both are very insensitive comments that should not be used. As far are the uppity word, I have only heard it used in the context of a person who thought that they were better than someone else, never in a racial context. It is a southern term, so please do not refer to people from the south as ignorant just because they talk different and use different terminology than the more educated north. I also find this offensive and very divisive.

By Jordan Lacy

September 9, 2008 5:17 PM | Link to this

I honestly don’t know what to think of all the folks posting that they had no idea that “uppity” had any racial overtones. I’m sure some are lying. Others are just ignorant or sheltered. Some may be in denial. And some may be too young to remember. Which is, if you think about it, a bit heartening.

But a little research will turn up just how “uppity n*” has been used to insult and dismiss blacks who were not properly deferential.

I was raised in the South, and I’m often insulted by how we are portrayed in movies, TV, etc. I think racism is alive and well everywhere, not just in the south. But it makes it really hard to battle White Southern stereotypes when jerks like Westmoreland play right into it.

By Gordon Liddy

September 9, 2008 5:30 PM | Link to this

Ya’ll keep it up and you ain’t gettin’ a invitation to the rapture

By Erika

September 9, 2008 5:47 PM | Link to this

Uppity, by most standard and colloquial definitions, simply means snobbish. To try to spin the usage of the word as anything other than what it was intended is ridiculous and counterproductive, no matter which side of the spectrum you are on. You can’t invent attacks whenever the circumstances suit you.

By richard

September 9, 2008 6:30 PM | Link to this

That’s a thoughtful rersponse, Jordan. And there are other responses on this topic who clearly are people of good will. The endless rationales for racism continue on at a late date. It is dying though. It’s interesting to note that those under 45 favor Obama and over 45 favor McCain. It’s important to make that distinction: that the great majority of McCain supporters are good people who are not racists but, oh, that stubborn percentage who more than counter the entire black vote. Sure some people are genuine when they don’t see racism in “uppity” which in a perfect world should be the case. Jordan addresses this well. But those older and more knowledgeable in the history of race relations know well: and, as suggested, either are feigning or are incredibly naive without exposure beyond their own family or limited friends.

By POed Lib

September 9, 2008 10:57 PM | Link to this

How repulsive. Georgia, the Land of Crackers, Degenerates, and Racists Turds, finds another shining pearl of sh.it. It shineth in the moonlight, and it stinketh.

Oh Lord, I thank thee every day for many things, but mostly Lord, I thank thee that I do not live in Georgia, with the s** and the crackers.

By POed Lib

September 9, 2008 11:09 PM | Link to this

How repulsive. Georgia, the Land of Crackers, Degenerates, and Racists Turds, finds another shining pearl of sh.it. It shineth in the moonlight, and it stinketh.

Oh Lord, I thank thee every day for many things, but mostly Lord, I thank thee that I do not live in Georgia, with the s** and the crackers.

By Erika

September 9, 2008 11:15 PM | Link to this

Uppity, by most standard and colloquial definitions, simply means snobbish. To try to spin the usage of the word as anything other than what it was intended is ridiculous and counterproductive, no matter which side of the spectrum you are on. You can’t invent attacks whenever the circumstances suit you.

By POed Lib

September 10, 2008 12:07 AM | Link to this

Erika:

You are a breathe of fresh air. You make a LOT of sense, especially for a cracker.

By We're not stupid!

September 10, 2008 1:04 AM | Link to this

So first Westmoreland and now Goddard…congratulations the old south is back with the AJC carrying their water.

This is the most intellectually dishonest discussion I’ve ever seen.

So let’s try some others:

Cracker - B*tch - Country clubber - States rights -
Hack - Traditional South -

Go ahead and fill your own definitions in and I’m sure others can add to this list.

The ACJ’s lack of outrage is astounding.

By outrage

September 10, 2008 1:27 AM | Link to this

The fact that this is even up for discussion is outrageous. The fact that there is no outrage at the AJC is even more outrageous.

Let’t have the AJC staff fill in these blanks and tell us what they mean:

Cracker - B*tch - Traditional South - Fair & Balanced - Journalistic integrity - Hack -

So what are the adjectives that are used for these people? …John McCain has 8 houses…Ted Turner has had incredible success and more than a little attitude…John Smoltz has a certain swagger. A quick search shows that no one ever called them uppity. I wonder white…sorry I meant why.

Journalists more than anyone should be the experts on the context of words…maybe some work at the AJC…or maybe not.

The AJC staff has H.L. Mencken rolling in his grave…or maybe there’s an alternative definition for journalistic integrity.

By MG

September 10, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this

Remember, JESUS was a Community Organizer- PONTIUS PILATE was a Governor… THINK about that.

By Yvonne

September 10, 2008 9:24 AM | Link to this

Yes, uppity is well known in the black communities of the South as a word whites used against blacks who got an education and did not act like subservient, feet shuffling n****. They deeply resented blacks who overcame in spite of all the oppression they faced.

By kingpin44

September 10, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this

this is maddness. we deserve what we get. i pray/hope none of you ever have to first overcome what you are, to show who you are. fear and religion the opiate of the masses. this is SAD.

By MG

September 10, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this

Remember, JESUS was a Community Organizer- PONTIUS PILATE was a Governor… THINK about that.

By Sharon

September 10, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this

Republicans used to claim that the American people have become color-blind. I guess these examples of blatant racism prove their point. HUH? Why do you think they keep pounding away at “politically correct” speech? Could it be that they wanted to be able to express their racism openly instead of having to use codewords? I’m white, over 50, and a woman and from the North and I know the racial connotation of the word. Maybe, this is an indication of the lousy education provided in the South. I almost wish the Confederates had won the Civil War and separated their God-laden hate from me.

By libertyanne

September 10, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this

I am just as concerned about the Newsman’s reaction to Newt’s diatribe as I am some wingnut’s racial remarks.

The guy should remain neutural for sure-that’s his job but his reply will play into republican hands. He said he won’t argue the point which makes him seem in agreement with Newt.
He should have said “Mr Speaker It’s not my job to argue with you. I have to stay neutural.” The Media’s performance throughout this camapign has been abysmal.

By libertyanne

September 10, 2008 9:36 AM | Link to this

I am just as concerned about the Newsman’s reaction to Newt’s diatribe as I am some wingnut’s racial remarks.

The guy should remain neutural for sure-that’s his job but his reply will play into republican hands. He said he won’t argue the point which makes him seem in agreement with Newt.
He should have said “Mr Speaker It’s not my job to argue with you. I have to stay neutural.” The Media’s performance throughout this camapign has been abysmal.

By MammoGraham

September 10, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this

Haha…ok, for you concern trolls justifying racism…

I haven’t heard the word “uppity” used on a white guy yet. That is not a coincidence.

“Uppity”=”n*ggerish” , don’t get confused.

By sue

September 10, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this

It is ludicris to think that anyone should buy that load of bull—-The repug have brought this election to its lowest form—-just when you thought nothing could be as bad as Bush—-and Voila!

By sue

September 10, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this

It is ludicris to think that anyone should buy that load of bull—-The repug have brought this election to its lowest form—-just when you thought nothing could be as bad as Bush—-and Voila!

By Croc53

September 10, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this

For anyone who grew up in the South, and I do believe the State of George is in the south, knows that the word “uppity” is a racial slur. Mr. Westmoron tried to deny it as such. He was smart enough not to use the entire slur “uppity n****” when referring to Barack & Michelle Obama, but knows what it means and knew exactly how to use. Remember those “Uppity N****” of the Civil Rights Movement… Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, etc. For those of you who don’t know… it means any African American male/female who is out of line for thinking that they are equal to any White male/female they stand next to.

By Croc53

September 10, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

For anyone who grew up in the South, and I do believe the State of George is in the south, knows that the word “uppity” is a racial slur. Mr. Westmoron tried to deny it as such. He was smart enough not to use the entire slur “uppity n****” when referring to Barack & Michelle Obama, but knows what it means and knew exactly how to use it. Remember those “Uppity N****” of the Civil Rights Movement… Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, etc. For those of you who don’t know… it means any African American male/female who is out of line for thinking that they are equal to any White male/female they stand next to.

By izzy

September 10, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this

I still cannot believe they are going to try to insinuate that Obama was just a ‘community organizer’ running for president.. lets skip his 8 years in the state senate and now in the US senate 3 years.

By ignorant southerner

September 10, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this

i have surveyed my family and close friends…until now, we ALL thought that uppity means snobbish (with the exception of 2 women at my local gym)…when i grew up in Macon, i lived on the southside and the people on the northside were considered uppity; i moved away from Macon for 9 years and when i relocated back to Macon, i had more money and chose to live on the northside of Macon…these people(my new neighbors) were all so uppity, i didn’t feel comfortable living there…so i bought some land and built a house on the southside of Macon…HOWEVER…now that i have been enlighted by all these “well educated” and bitter people and now know that uppity has a racial connotation, i will not use that word anymore…i’ll just say snobbish…and if somehow, snobbish becomes a racially charged word, then i’ll find a new word from my limited, sheltered, ignorant and naive vocabulary

By george

September 10, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this

I have lived in the south all my life, I am 57, and have heard the word “uppity” applied over and over again in racial context. I can’t believe that it would take any person who has lived any significant amount of time in the south would actually not know that it is used most often to apply to African Americans who have managed to improve themselves in life. Racist culture that permeates the right wing of the Republican party and everyone knows the code words. “Uppity” is not one of the code words as a general rule because it is so obviously racist. Of course Representative Westmoreland knew what “uppity” means. He knew what it meant when he said it, and knew that there would be no political price to be paid since the people who vote for him think the same way, with the same old racial beliefs and bigotry. The fact that some other white Republican politician said the same thing about another African American doesn’t absolve him of his “gaffe.” It just proves that more than one white Republican politician thinks the same way, that African Americans who rise about their “place” are “uppity.” That comes as no surprise. Lester Maddox and Eugene Talmadge would fit right into today’s Republican party.

By edwcorey

September 10, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

By Shanaynay Jenkins

September 8, 2008 8:05 PM | Link to this

“That sound like an uppity white-girl to me. I hates the type. Obama goin win and the white folk is gonna get what is comin’. You white folk gonna feel how it feel.”

This is an example of Republican tactics: mummery, trying to pass it off as a black person talking. It’s representative of Republican government, Republican values, Republican ethics, Republican morality and Republican thinking. They’ve got to go.

By george

September 10, 2008 10:55 AM | Link to this

I have lived in the south all my life, I am 57, and have heard the word “uppity” applied over and over again in racial context. I can’t believe that it would take any person who has lived any significant amount of time in the south would actually not know that it is used most often to apply to African Americans who have managed to improve themselves in life. Racist culture that permeates the right wing of the Republican party and everyone knows the code words. “Uppity” is not one of the code words as a general rule because it is so obviously racist. Of course Representative Westmoreland knew what “uppity” means. He knew what it meant when he said it, and knew that there would be no political price to be paid since the people who vote for him think the same way, with the same old racial beliefs and bigotry. The fact that some other white Republican politician said the same thing about another African American doesn’t absolve him of his “gaffe.” It just proves that more than one white Republican politician thinks the same way, that African Americans who rise about their “place” are “uppity.” That comes as no surprise. Lester Maddox and Eugene Talmadge would fit right into today’s Republican party.

By Abbie Hoffman

September 10, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this

Frank Zappa once said this. “Sometimes I’m ashamed to be white.” I am white and I am so ashamed.

By Zen Bonobo

September 10, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this

And now back to the topic at hand.

I grew up in the South. I know when that term is used

As long as the term is used in reaction to the stimulating effect of the melanin content of another’s skin then the term will remain pointedly offensive.

Would you ever hear this from the “Good-Ol’ Phrasebook”?

“You know that William F. Buckley sure was uppity with me today.”

I think not.

By Sheila

September 10, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this

Surprise, Surprise, Surprise, Racism is alive and well.

By edwcorey

September 10, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this

By Shanaynay Jenkins

September 8, 2008 8:05 PM | Link to this

“That sound like an uppity white-girl to me. I hates the type. Obama goin win and the white folk is gonna get what is comin’. You white folk gonna feel how it feel.”

This is an example of Republican tactics: mummery, racism, and distraction—trying to pass this off as a black person talking. It’s representative of Republican government, Republican values, Republican ethics, Republican morality and Republican thinking. They’ve got to go.

By Fiona

September 10, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this

AMERICA THE DOOMED

By MARIO

September 10, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

he said the term was neutral in a Southern State WTF..who here is stupid ? i mean really this insults my intelligence . who is stupid enough to believe that garbage..it originate in the South…those that used this term Lynched Black, burned blacks, castrated blacks, it is a Klan term pure and simple guess he he a Grandwizard or under cover clansman.

By Paula

September 10, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

I grew up in the segregated south and frequently heard the term “uppity” used to describe black people, particularly those that didn’t “know their place,” an expression usually used with the “uppity.” Their place, of course, was always assumed to be inferior to whatever white speaker was using the description. It was a commonplace derogatory term used to describe blacks involved in the civil rights movement!

It saddens me to hear the racial meaning of the term once again raise its ugly head. And shame on Westmoreland and Goddard for using it. Westmoreland’s protestation of innocence rings hollow!

By SouthAustin

September 10, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this

Being called uppiity by people who have sub 100 IQs is probably a compliment.

By Meah Bottoms

September 10, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this

A politician calling any African American “uppity” is code for “I am a stupid cracker and am telling you that I am a bigot, and want all of my fellow bigots to vote for me.”

By Debra Moore from Milwaukee, Wisconsin

September 10, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this

You might get away with that argument if the reporter had been WHITE! However, the reporter was black and clearly it was a racist remark. Nobody gives a s**t where Newt comes from, and what they believed then. He had to know that such a remark would spark fire! Its just that its(prejuidice) so ingrained in his psyche that it becomes unconscious, and it surfaced at the wrong time. Isn’t that right Newt?

By ignorant southerner

September 10, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this

look, i don’t know or care to know these politicians (of course i’ve heard of Newt, in fact, i always thought he was uppity and snobbish, not to mention a pig) i’m talking about ME; thankfully, i was not raised in a racist home, and no matter how ignornant you claim i have to be to not know this (apparently) evil word, you just can’t change my past knowledge; if I didn’t know it, I just didn’t know it (i know it now); When i was 15 years old, in the late 60’s, i got my first job, working in a local bakery, mostly selling donuts. The owner of the business, Mr. James Lary, was a young, black business owner. He was honest when he hired me, he needed a young, white girl to work out front. I was his “token” white. I didn’t care, i was just happy to have a job. I didn’t think about it at the time, but the fact that my Daddy (RIP) let his young white daughter go to work for a black man, just proves to me that i was not brought up in a racist home. It just was not an issue to us, then or now. So to all you “southerners” and “yankees” who were apparently brought up in “uppity” racist surroundings, you have my sympathy as well as my disdain. But DO NOT impose your racist beliefs on me and claim that i share them. Believe it or not, there ARE people who have never, ever heard uppity used in a racial context.

By richard

September 10, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

At first ignorant southerner sounded credible and may, in fact, be sincere. But I don’t understand then the comment that those who were brought up in an “uppity” racist surrounding deserve disdain. Am I misunderstanding the comment? Why would the victims of this racist environment be deserving of anyone’s disdain? How would you feel if you’d been treated that way? Do you realize the ramifications that went well beyond the words?

By ignorant southerner

September 10, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this

it meant they were brought up to think “uppity” was racist, and they appear to have learned well how to be racist because they still are; i have disdain for anyone who is racist

nothing more, no hidden meanings and no secret code words

By richard

September 10, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this

The problem here is that you’re denying the reality of others. I’ll accept your reality but others “were brought up to think uppity was racist” because that’s exactly how it was used against them. It just isn’t good logic to them call them racists. You are fortunate in two ways: you weren’t exposed to the use of these racist words and you did not have to experience the suffering they engendered. But that doesn’t mean others didn’t suffer for it. You can bet Martin Luther King was called an “uppity” black man many a time just in an uglier way.

By mrs. mag1k

September 10, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

I am a 17 yr old high school student and let me tell u the word uppity is not a racist comment towards african americans i myself am one it actually depends on who is using the word uppity is actually a word used to descibe someone(any color) who looks down on the rest of civilization thinkin that they are more superior so in basic terms its sommeone with their head shoved up their a* so far that they are going to choke. Personally i dont think color should have anything to do with the campaign being more opened minded now then we were 20 yrs ago i think that it is time to look past color and what each political parties so about each other because people are lieing from both sides i think everyone should have their own opinion and stop listening to everyone elses lets focus on the issues people this is all of our furtures think about your kids not your color!!!

By mrs. mag1k

September 10, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

I am a 17 yr old high school student and let me tell u the word uppity is not a racist comment towards african americans i myself am one it actually depends on who is using the word uppity is actually a word used to descibe someone(any color) who looks down on the rest of civilization thinkin that they are more superior so in basic terms its sommeone with their head shoved up their a* so far that they are going to choke. Personally i dont think color should have anything to do with the campaign being more opened minded now then we were 20 yrs ago i think that it is time to look past color and what each political parties so about each other because people are lieing from both sides i think everyone should have their own opinion and stop listening to everyone elses lets focus on the issues people this is all of our furtures think about your kids not your color!!!

By ignorant southerner

September 10, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this

i can see how you may have misinterpreted my comment, if you thought i was belittling people who have truly been made to suffer because of their race…i was not…i’ll try once more…i was referring to the people who claim to be white southerners and insist that just because “uppity” was used as a racist term in their upbringing, that it would mean ALL southerners (like me) who say they have never heard the term used racially are liars…and thank you your for accepting my reality

By GoodScout

September 10, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this

Anybody that grew up in the South prior to 1980 knows EXACTLY what “uppity” means. I’m frikkin’ WHITE and I know what the code is. Give me a break.

By ignorant southerner

September 10, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this

thanks GoodScout!!!! perfect example

By dguffelman

September 10, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this

I am almost the same age as Westmoreland and Goddard, although I was raised in the North my entire youth. Despite this lack of contact with the former Confederacy, I was well-aware that “uppity Nig-RUH” was on a par with “boy” and “monkey” as cracker-barrel references to blacks. Perhaps, if someone from our generation was born in a cave or raised in the North by extremely sheltering and non-discriminatory parents, that person might be unaware of the racial connotations behind “uppity.” However, there is absolutely NO chance that a southern politician — whose career depends upon interaction with a broad spectrum of people — could be unaware of those racial connotations.

“Uppity” referenced in the dictionary may not list a disparaging definition any more than “boy” or “monkey,” but the racial content is there nonetheless, and Westmoreland definitely knew it. This was a well-chosen, carefully considered, use of code to disparage a black man who is rising higher than racist whites think he should. He is a racist calling out to other racists with the mating call of their sub-species.

Goddard’s reference is less clear to me —if I extended him a VERY generous benefit of the doubt, the term might reflect disparagement of the MSM rather than merely racial disparagement. However, I doubt it. Most likely Goddard’s usage is also racist.

While we’re at it, there is racist code too in the statements “he’s not one of us” and similar phrases.

By Gus

September 10, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this

for those who deny the the racial connotations, when have you heard a public official refer to a white person as uppity? Again, I say I have never heard the word without the n-word immediately following. Next you’ll tell me that calling an African American grown man “boy” isn’t insulting.

By richard

September 10, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this

Again Ig southerner, I accept your argument as truthful but GoodScout is correct. I don’t know how you escaped this reality as it was so prevalent. This was the case not only in daily life but in the class rooms, in books, in news articles. I’m from the north but I remember well Bull Connor, Lester Maddox, George Wallace and the like. “Uppity” was indeed a big word for them. I believe it is unfair to suggest that you’re racist if you had not ever thought of “uppity” in this way and, more importantly, I don’t believe that. But that doesn’t change the reality of this term for the broader electorate and that’s the lowest base appeal that was being attempted here. I would suggest simply that you accept the ugliness of this word for others who experienced it. You’re able to discuss it in the abstract: for others it brings back horrible memories. This whole topic is being debated here for some reason. It didn’t just come out of nowhere. That reason is history.

By LiberalNationalist

September 10, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this

So a 2nd southern white male calling another black person ‘uppity’ proves that uppity isn’t a racist term? Is this what the free press has come to? Why not say that 2nd world warera Germans calling Jews ‘vermin’ wasn’t racially significant because it was so common? Have we really shrunk so low in our desire to win that we must defind such people?

By LiberalNationalist

September 10, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this

So a 2nd southern white male calling another black person ‘uppity’ proves that uppity isn’t a racist term? Is this what the free press has come to? Why not say that 2nd world war era Germans calling Jews ‘vermin’ wasn’t racially significant because it was so common? Have we really shrunk so low in our desire to win that we must defind such people?

By pope sergius V

September 10, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this

I guess since he didn’t actually say the N word, then it is ok. However, it is disingenuous to say that he did not know what the term uppity meant when referring to an African American. If this were 1964 he would have used the N word and several other derogatory remarks. Since times have changed southern republicans have to resort to code words to appeal to their yee haw redneck, treasonous confederate flag wearing, white hood wearing constituents. I know people like him still pine away for the good old days when you could get away with lynching uppity African Americans who did not know their place. Why don’t you have the stones to just come out and say it you coward? Don’t hide behind semantic word shuffling and tell us how much of a racist you really are.

By OBXartist

September 10, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

The question here is this: Would Goddard have used this particular word “uppity” if the reporter had been a white man? I think the answer is no. Goddard might have chosen “arrogant” or “elitist” or “superior” or a number of other adjectives. But I don’t think he would have picked “uppity.” Everyone in the South will recognize that the use of that word, consciously or sub-consciously, is all about the fact that the reporter was black.

By Elder

September 10, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this

There is NO way to sugar coat, gloss over or be politically correct about the word “uppity”. My grandparents were subjects to slavery all of their 90-94 years of life and always new that word reffered to negroes who would rebel, speak out or raise up against “white folks”. That word was usually followed by negra, negro or n****. ALL of the people in the south know this word to be used in this fashion.

By John Paul Telhomme

September 10, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

Yes, I lived in the South for about five years and I heard all the talk about being “uppity”. And now, I live in the North and I have been called ignorant. Sometimes, I am asked, “Are you trying to be what you are not?” There is no harm in setting the bar high enough for oneself and striving to reach it. I wonder what goes on in the mind of our youths who, more and more, are under-performing in comparison to their Chinese and Indian and Japanese counterparts and dropping out of school when their adult compatriots talk about being uppity? These are times for serious analysis people. Wake up America!

By John Paul Telhomme

September 10, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

I meant to say I have been called arrogant… not ignorant.

By ydouask

September 10, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this

to pope sergius V, you are absolutely correct in your definition of uppity. It does not mean snobby. Snobby implies a looking down on someone or something from an elevated position in society. Uppity means not knowing ones place, which implies that others know better than you where you belong in society. It is an elitist term. (I believe racism is an off-shoot of elitism.)

By Marko

September 10, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

If there was anyone being uppity in that interview it was good ol’ uppity Newt. The reporter was being very professional and simply asking a pertinent question. Notice how prepared Newt was for that question? He was jus-chompin-at-the-bit to have an opportunity to show his righteous indignation. Self-righteous a-hole!

By Pricilla, California

September 10, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this

I was born in the South and yes I am a Black American. The word “uppity” is as racist as “Apple Pie” is American. Ask yourselves are we better off than not 8 but just 4 years ago. Credit mess, gas at $4.00 a gallon, foreclosures, outsourcing, unemployment at an all time high, poverty, war and the list goes on. Ask yourselves are you better off not 8 yrs but just 4 years ago.

By Pricilla, California

September 10, 2008 5:18 PM | Link to this

I was born in the South and yes I am a Black American. The word “uppity” is as racist as “Apple Pie” is American. Ask yourselves are we better off than not 8 but just 4 years ago. Credit mess, gas at $4.00 a gallon, foreclosures, outsourcing, unemployment at an all time high, poverty, war and the list goes on. Ask yourselves are you better off not 8 yrs but just 4 years ago.

By Pricilla, California

September 10, 2008 5:18 PM | Link to this

I was born in the South and yes I am a Black American. The word “uppity” is as racist as “Apple Pie” is American. Ask yourselves are we better off than not 8 but just 4 years ago. Credit mess, gas at $4.00 a gallon, foreclosures, outsourcing, unemployment at an all time high, poverty, war and the list goes on. Ask yourselves are you better off not 8 yrs but just 4 years ago.

By Kenneteh

September 10, 2008 6:09 PM | Link to this

Oh please, people. Stop the denials. Any Southerner knows that “uppity” is used almost exclusively (though not always) to characterize African-Americans who don’t “know their place.” These guys know exactly what they’re doing when they use this word.

By b in seattle

September 10, 2008 6:19 PM | Link to this

So US Rep Lynn Westmoreland had to apologize for calling Obama “uppity” because that’s apparently racist, but Obama can call Palin a “pig” and that’s not sexist? And Obama thinks he’s going to get women’s votes? Not this woman. I’m taking my lipstick to the McCain camp.

By Katy

September 10, 2008 6:21 PM | Link to this

I was born and raised in Georgia, and I can’t stand this ‘good ole boy’ type politics. This is why the rest of the country thinks the South is a joke. I never minded anything they used to say, but this country needs to progress, as our current state is obviously not favorable, and I’m sick of these politicians who think change is a bad thing. This has at the very least convinced me to vote for Jim Martin and in my district Bobby Saxon. They are both two war heroes that can see that we are losing jobs in Georgia, our economy is failing, our public education system is abysmal, and this war isn’t working. Politicians need to stop attacking each other and finally start getting stuff done and it’s up to us to hold them accountable.

By b in seattle

September 10, 2008 6:29 PM | Link to this

So US Rep Lynn Westmoreland had to apologize for calling Obama “uppity” because that’s apparently racist, but Obama can call Palin a “pig” and that’s not sexist? And Obama thinks he’s going to get women’s votes? Not this woman. I’m taking my lipstick to the McCain camp.

By Katy

September 10, 2008 6:40 PM | Link to this

Obama did not call Palin a pig, he was using the oft-quoted remark to describe McCain’s policies. Furthermore, McCain used the exact same remark in reference to Clinton’s policies, and yet she knew better than to cry sexism because it was obviously not a swipe on her. This is the kind of issue that is distracting voters from the real issues like the economy and the war. We need to focus on both candidates’ platforms on those issues. Political smearing is not helping us better this country.

By Cherokee

September 10, 2008 6:44 PM | Link to this

b in seattle, he didn’t call her a pig.

but then I doubt that this is the real reason for you not to vote for him.

By Jason Abdon

September 10, 2008 6:59 PM | Link to this

As a social scientist and researcher the term “uppity” is a code word which is used in supposedly polite conservative circles which in reality means to these people, “uppity n****.” This is what it means from Maine to California. All my life it has meant this and I have lived all over the U.S. Anyone who says anything different is either an uninformed fool or a liar

By Ed

September 10, 2008 8:00 PM | Link to this

Can someone find a single documented case of a Republican calling a white person “uppity?”

By Jonas

September 10, 2008 8:26 PM | Link to this

Here is some evidence Ed.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVeFVtcdSYY

By seth Berkowitz

September 11, 2008 1:55 AM | Link to this

The guy asked a question and didn’t even take the bait to debate Newt on the issue of Palin’s qualifications. He was a well spoken, well dressed black man and so this candidate, thinking it was 1957 or something called him uppity. His handler was right… he meant the exact meaning of the word, but you know what… it isn’t even a real word it was a word invented by southern whites who assumed blacks were not entitled to the same priveleges as them and it refers to blacks who act as if they are entitled to be equal. It has never meant anything but that.

By Mblack1

September 11, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this

Wow, I don’t know how anyone can hear that word in isolation. Sadly, it is part of a phrase that has been uttered way too many times in our country’s past. To say that “uppity” doesn’t have racist connotations is delusional.

I hope the use of this horrid expression comes back to haunt Westmoreland during his run for re-election.

What ugliness.

By Southern Girl

September 11, 2008 10:38 PM | Link to this

I am a white woman who grew up in the 1960s and 1970s in the south.

When I was young, “uppity” was ALWAYS used in the phrase “uppity n**” and I never heard it used in any other way.

Any southerners older than 35-40 who say there are no racial tones to the word “uppity” are adhering to the old white southern silent conspiracy of discrimination and denigration against blacks.

Thank God that awful phrase is only infrequently used these days, so younger people might never automatically put those two words together.

By kuppkake

September 29, 2008 9:39 PM | Link to this

i guess nobody will read this, but i’ll post it anyway; this past weekend, i was watching an old episode of “Andy Griffith” that was taped in 1963.

Andy said: “Aunt Bea, folks gonna think we UPPITY having roast beef and it ain’t even the weekend”

So there.

By Shante

October 11, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this

Mr. G definitely hit the facts back to said news person. And don’t these people know when they display the proper amount of deference and respect they may then get respect. Ponder that one in line to your next target or welfare check which ever may be first.

By Shante

October 11, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this

Mr. G definitely hit the facts back to said news person. And don’t these people know when they display the proper amount of deference and respect they may then get respect. Ponder that one in line to your next target or welfare check which ever may be first.

By Shante

October 11, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

Mr. G definitely hit the facts back to said news person. And don’t these people know when they display the proper amount of deference and respect they may then get respect. Ponder that one in line to your next target or welfare check which ever may be first.

By Shante

October 11, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

Mr. G definitely hit the facts back to said news person. And don’t these people know when they display the proper amount of deference and respect they may then get respect. Ponder that one in line to your next target or welfare check which ever may be first.

By joe

November 2, 2008 9:49 PM | Link to this

People need to stop pulling the race card every chance they get. That is whats wrong with world today. Get over it and get a life.

By Wynn

January 18, 2009 6:47 AM | Link to this

Hello. A man can do all things if he but wills them. I am from Japan and , too, and now am writing in English, give please true I wrote the following sentence: “Some tips for creating a well written, up to date sum; to help market yourself effectively.”

With best wishes :P, Wynn.

By Lotte

March 30, 2009 3:42 PM | Link to this

Good morning. It is not enough to aim; you must hit. I am from Kuwait and also now teach English, tell me right I wrote the following sentence: “Cheap flight tickets, airline tickets, airfares on onetravel.”

With love :p, Lotte.