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Laurian

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6. I'm puzzled by the reactions to her, both good and bad.

Thu Jun 27, 2013, 04:33 PM

Jun 2013

With the range of hot button issues available to discuss and the repercussions of political actions regarding immigration, the economy (remember sequestration?), LGBT rights, voting rights, reproductive freedom, personal privacy concerns (NSA), etc., I frankly don't have the time or inclination to think much about Paula Deen.

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Suprised Paula Deen Has Been Dropped by So Many Sponsors [View all] erpowers Jun 2013 OP

The more she keeps talking the more companies want to distance themselves from her. PoliticAverse Jun 2013 #1

The best thing she could have done is keep her mouth shut Warpy Jun 2013 #4

yep. she got bad pr advice Liberal_in_LA Jun 2013 #7

Speaking of damage control: Rev. Jesse Jackson: Paula Deen Can Be 'Redeemed' PoliticAverse Jun 2013 #13

Jesse Jackson does not speak for or represent all black people.. HipChick Jun 2013 #52

"I is what I is". Is she Popeye? Gin Jun 2013 #2

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

That isn't ebonics! WinkyDink Jun 2013 #61

She's a stupid old lady that got some godawful legal and PR advice tularetom Jun 2013 #3

Please do not refer to us female senior citizens over 65 as "old ladies" much less "stupid." n/t RebelOne Jun 2013 #14

I was born before WWII started, my wife calls herself an "old lady" tularetom Jun 2013 #15

Which word, in particular, are you objecting to? Thor_MN Jun 2013 #38

If she'd settled it'd have gone away durablend Jun 2013 #5

Good point BainsBane Jun 2013 #17

I'm puzzled by the reactions to her, both good and bad. Laurian Jun 2013 #6

Gotta agree there. Le Taz Hot Jun 2013 #9

massive immigration bill just quietly passed the Senate markiv Jun 2013 #11

It's easy to understand nadinbrzezinski Jun 2013 #22

She is not important 840high Jun 2013 #60

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

Did you see her interview on GMA yesterday? BainsBane Jun 2013 #16

ugh. It was awful. Probably the worst performance Ive ever seen. bunnies Jun 2013 #18

Yes erpowers Jun 2013 #21

overtly racist crap has become, thankfully, a real social (business) no-no in America arely staircase Jun 2013 #19

Speaking of death loyalsister Jun 2013 #30

Not exactly KentuckyWoman Jun 2013 #31

yeah, kiss of death maybe too strong. it can be and is a body blow. arely staircase Jun 2013 #35

I just love seeing someone who has accomplished a lot RILib Jun 2013 #20

Been on this earth 66 years and "never learned any better" REP Jun 2013 #24

Yeah -- and she routinely discriminated against dark-skinned employees. Gee, what a heroine! Arugula Latte Jun 2013 #26

+1 uponit7771 Jun 2013 #27

Welcome to our hypocritical society. Beacool Jun 2013 #39

Paula Deen Was Convicted And Executed? HangOnKids Jun 2013 #45

Yes, in the court of public opinion she was. Beacool Jun 2013 #56

I think she's getting a lousy deal. When I lived in California, I worked on some shows (doing sound) BlueJazz Jun 2013 #58

I used to act, so I'm used to hearing similar remarks and worse. Beacool Jun 2013 #59

If she'd never left the South, I might OldHippieChick Jun 2013 #40

Change is a fact of life, you either adapt or you become extinct. nt Raine Jun 2013 #46

When even animal abusers don't want to be associated with you ... REP Jun 2013 #23

Apparently, words can be VERY offensive to some people Lugal Zaggesi Jun 2013 #25

That's not what it's about. Ian David Jun 2013 #29

True Lugal Zaggesi Jun 2013 #33

Maybe you were being a douchenozzle. Ian David Jun 2013 #34

Well, it was my first one. Ironic Lugal Zaggesi Jun 2013 #42

It was a 6-0 jury decision. That rarely happens. Ian David Jun 2013 #47

Hmmm Lugal Zaggesi Jun 2013 #48

I bet Cracker Barrel needs a spokesperson. n/t Ian David Jun 2013 #28

But Limbaugh and Sean Hannity still have sponsors adigal Jun 2013 #32

The Food Network is supposed to appeal to a diverse audience. Ian David Jun 2013 #36

They're just covering their asses until it's safe to sponsor her again. alarimer Jun 2013 #37

Yup, that's what I think will happen. Ligyron Jun 2013 #50

QVC hasn't dropped her yet? Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #41

Yes they have, so has Sears. nt Raine Jun 2013 #44

Good. Now I'm satisfied. She can't go around bragging that QVC still supports her AND... Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #49

She was a sinking ship even before this happened. nyquil_man Jun 2013 #43

She is toxic..she needs to take a seat and go retire herself HipChick Jun 2013 #51

I see it as culture finally rejecting the tolerance of racism. That is a very good thing. tridim Jun 2013 #53

Racism + actively promoting lethal nutritional habits = simply TOO MUCH. kestrel91316 Jun 2013 #54

I'm not surprised at all. HiddenAgenda63 Jun 2013 #55

I'm glad she's had to suffer the consequences (especially of her employment discrimination) Arugula Latte Jun 2013 #57

I'm not surprised companies wouldn't want to be associated with a high profile racist. Apophis Jun 2013 #62

I'm not surprised. Think of the two (white) comedians in recent years justiceischeap Jun 2013 #63