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In reply to the discussion: Suprised Paula Deen Has Been Dropped by So Many Sponsors [View all]arely staircase
(12,482 posts)19. overtly racist crap has become, thankfully, a real social (business) no-no in America
We still have racism, even institutional racism (voter ID laws, etc.) But making racist jokes or saying n***** will pretty much get you deep shit. Even if it isn't for pure motives (just don't want to lose money or answer to stockholders) it is still the kiss of death.
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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