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BlueJazz

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58. I think she's getting a lousy deal. When I lived in California, I worked on some shows (doing sound)
Sat Jun 29, 2013, 12:21 PM
Jun 2013

...and anybody who thinks celebrities never make racist remarks must live in a shell.

I've heard EVERYTHING from N***** to "You dumb white M** F**** to whatever.


If everybody in the "Big Show" was treated like Paula, there wouldn't be anything to watch.

PS..for the record, I never paid any attention to her "Kill me quick Food"

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
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