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In reply to the discussion: When Ted Nugent called Obama a "subhuman mongrel", was that a racist statement? [View all]KamaAina
(78,249 posts)8. Best reply yet, from a righty but cool ex-classmate
(yes, it is possible. Extremely rare, but possible. )
"What he should have said was "I'm sorry my remarks were misinterpreted. Subhuman Mongrel was an excellent Norwegian metal band that I got to know when they opened for me on a European tour in the early '90's, but they have been unjustly overlooked by the American mainstream media.""
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When Ted Nugent called Obama a "subhuman mongrel", was that a racist statement? [View all]
CreekDog
Feb 2014
OP
He would call some white people that if it were just because he was that upset about politics
treestar
Feb 2014
#15
YasSUH, BOSS! Of course it was racist. Jeez Louise. What did he need to say, 3/5 of a citizen?
WinkyDink
Feb 2014
#20
It's entirely possible to employ that term on a person of one's own race but
Nuclear Unicorn
Feb 2014
#21
He also has a long history of blatantly racist (and misogynist, and homophobic) statements.
nomorenomore08
Feb 2014
#34
Man, it's going to be a bad year for camou wear. First those duck callers, now Ted
Coyotl
Feb 2014
#23
This, from a guy who wears a loincloth--- when he's not wearing his own crap-filled drawers?
Warren DeMontague
Feb 2014
#47
What is it when someone says others think people are subhuman when they don't agree with us
The Straight Story
Feb 2014
#53
corresponding with you, it's clear your lack of vote in the poll and odd response to the question...
CreekDog
Feb 2014
#64
is it that hard to agree with the idea that calling Obama a "subhuman mongrel" is racist?
CreekDog
Feb 2014
#67
Of course not! Not everything's about RACE! Why does it always have to be about RACE???
alcibiades_mystery
Feb 2014
#59