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In reply to the discussion: Suprised Paula Deen Has Been Dropped by So Many Sponsors [View all]tularetom
(23,664 posts)3. She's a stupid old lady that got some godawful legal and PR advice
I'd almost feel sorry for her if she wasn't personally such a repulsive character.
SO, fuck her. I hope she just goes away but I don't think that's gonna happen.
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The more she keeps talking the more companies want to distance themselves from her.
PoliticAverse
Jun 2013
#1
Speaking of damage control: Rev. Jesse Jackson: Paula Deen Can Be 'Redeemed'
PoliticAverse
Jun 2013
#13
Yes, how smart to use ebonics on national tv in your mea culpa. She has no clue what she did wrong.
Pisces
Jun 2013
#10
Please do not refer to us female senior citizens over 65 as "old ladies" much less "stupid." n/t
RebelOne
Jun 2013
#14
The products that have dropped her have a huge African American clientele. She is toxic because she
Pisces
Jun 2013
#8
Ultimate Irony - she is now a "tar baby" and her statements stick to her businesses
elfin
Jun 2013
#12
overtly racist crap has become, thankfully, a real social (business) no-no in America
arely staircase
Jun 2013
#19
Yeah -- and she routinely discriminated against dark-skinned employees. Gee, what a heroine!
Arugula Latte
Jun 2013
#26
I think she's getting a lousy deal. When I lived in California, I worked on some shows (doing sound)
BlueJazz
Jun 2013
#58
Good. Now I'm satisfied. She can't go around bragging that QVC still supports her AND...
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jun 2013
#49
I see it as culture finally rejecting the tolerance of racism. That is a very good thing.
tridim
Jun 2013
#53
I'm glad she's had to suffer the consequences (especially of her employment discrimination)
Arugula Latte
Jun 2013
#57