I didn't think anyone could really be offended by Karl Rove's "dancing" to a comedic rap routine at this week's Radio and Television Correspondents Association Dinner. Well, aside from maybe Julia Louis-Dreyfus (whose "Seinfeld" character Elaine Benes has been dethroned as World's Worst Dancer).
I was wrong.
According to Politico's Helena Andrews:
A popular listserv for the younger members of the National Association of Black Journalists (which this reporter is a member of) was abuzz early Thursday morning: Was it funny, offensive or just stupid?
Some compared the sketch to a modern-day minstrel show, others tried and failed to muster indignation against it and still others wondered whether the critics were simply over-thinking.
“It ticks me, but I don’t know how to address it,” [Tavia] Evans Gilchrist added.
A White House spokesman said: “We’re not going to comment. We think it speaks for itself.”
Maybe Gilchrist can find some Congressman to grill Rove about it during a Hill hearing on Alberto Gonzales.
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I dont' care care what anyone
March 31, 2007 - 17:41 ET by BlazerI dont' care care what anyone say's. Rove dog is my nizzle, fo rizzle, fo shizzle!!
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Karl Rove was showing that
March 31, 2007 - 18:03 ET by radiofitz34Karl Rove was showing that he could have fun. That was a plus. I rather enjoyed seeing it. But does that mean he can't rap dance cause he's white? Hmm which way will the race card go?
I don't think much will be made of this. Sure Rove danced like he had hemeriods but it was just good natured fun.
no, he can't rap dance becaus
March 31, 2007 - 20:33 ET by Conservative in the Artsno, he can't rap dance because he's too old. Only teenage kids can do it with any sucess of making it look good. According to Rosie, that's "age-ism"
You will find what you look for
March 31, 2007 - 17:58 ET by SkepticalOneIf you go looking for things to be offended by, you will probably find it.
This is such a bottom story, except that some of these characters want to be considered serious journalists. The prism they view the world through does let one know that they can't be trusted on even a straight news story.
Yeah, they are over thinking it.
Don't look now, but their bias is showing.
Of course it was racist!Ro
March 31, 2007 - 18:01 ET by MidAmericaOf course it was racist!
Rove is perpetuating the stereotype that white people can't dance!
As a rhythm challenged Caucasian I am incensed at this ridicule.
Oh, for crying out loud!!
March 31, 2007 - 18:11 ET by motherbeltOh, for crying out loud!! Is it forbidden for a white guy to rap? And if it is, isnt' THAT racist???
No one said squat when Al Gore (who's not Hispanic) did the Macarena. These people are just looking for an excuse to be offended.
I knew this would happen. Now
April 1, 2007 - 08:10 ET by chessplayerI knew this would happen. Now watch this molehill be turned into a mountain by the msm.
I am offended
March 31, 2007 - 18:38 ET by acumenI am offended by Ken's analysis (er, as long as Ken is a white, christian, male that is).
Elaine still holds the title of world's worst dancer and anyone who disagrees with that must be a sexist, racist, right-wing, nut-job, hitler-type, homophobe.
Or blind.
Everybody knows that 'white's
March 31, 2007 - 18:49 ET by mostlymoderateEverybody knows that 'white's" are on everybody's s#it-list indefinitely. Anytime a minority-political organization (i.e. NAACP, LaRaza, etc.) can find a way to make the "white's" drop their head in shame, they will leap at the opportunity. If you're white, you are evil and should display no sense of humor. Ever.
Black Journalists
March 31, 2007 - 20:00 ET by pbthinkerGeez - Black Journalists don't have enough to report on and worry about? I can't imagine anyone, well, except a Liberal Democrat, finding something offensive in this one. Aren't there still a lot of Denny's managers to investigate?
The big thing here is, it was
March 31, 2007 - 20:37 ET by Conservative in the Arts<from the article: Rove performed at Wednesday night’s dinner along with “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” comedians Brad Sherwood and Colin Mochrie, and NBC’s David Gregory and Ken Strickland.>
The big thing here is, it wasn't Rove's skit. Rove didn't rap, Rove didn't come up with the words, it was all the two comedians from Whose Line Is It Anyways. (Love the show BTW). Putting "Rove performed...along with..." is so biased. It's like saying the audience member they pull out for the make-up-a-song about-? they do on the show is the star of Whose Line Is It? (which is what this skit was based on)
This is proof that the are looking to be offended by the very fact that they are looking to Rove and not the people that actually did the rap. What utter stupidity!
I find liberals stupid and of
March 31, 2007 - 21:05 ET by RackieI find liberals stupid and offensive. But that's just me.
And that Rap crap, well that's just another sign of cultural devolution. Just look at what is important to these people.
Plain white rappers
April 1, 2007 - 08:50 ET by nkviking75I'd like to add that anyone who watched "Whose Line..." saw a lot of routines with white people rapping badly. If that were really racist, the complaints should have started when the show did in the late '90's.
I think when one use accusations of racism as a weapon, that behavior is racist in itself.
(For the record, I don't like
April 1, 2007 - 14:25 ET by dahliatravers(For the record, I don't like Carl Rove. I resent it, msm, that you put me in the position of defending him.)
it wasn't Rove's skit ... it was all the two comedians from Whose Line Is It Anyways
Good point. Now take it to the logical conclusion. Imagine if Sherwood and Mochrie had come to Rove, described their skit and ROVE HAD REFUSED TO PARTICIPATE?? Jump back!! MASSIVE charges of racism!
Hip Hop music is disgusting,
March 31, 2007 - 20:59 ET by BrianBuckHip Hop music is disgusting, as is the culture it spawned like maggots on dead meat. Rove should be applauded for mocking it.
"Does Dirk Richters' ghost huant the bordello where his bullet riddled body was found?"-Bart Simpson
Some compared the sketch to
March 31, 2007 - 21:22 ET by motherbeltSome compared the sketch to a modern-day minstrel show
And did "some" accuse Hillary Clinton of a "minstrel show" with her rendition of what she thinks is a "Black" accent on MLK day?
Didn't think so.
no, they accuse her of always
April 1, 2007 - 12:00 ET by Conservative in the Artsno, they accuse her of always doing a "menstrual show"
I get it! White guys can't ra
March 31, 2007 - 21:49 ET by Mica the MagnificentI get it!
White guys can't rap!
Editors Note: Also - Black guys can't blame their failure to achieve the American Dream because they bought in to the Jesse Jackson / Al Sharpton "We shall overcome, we're still oppressed as of 2007" crap. I get It!
NEXT!! !
"I did it ! I did it!" - - Jesse Jackson screaming to anyone who would listen about finding racism in the left shoe of Carl Rove.
I hate to say this, but some
March 31, 2007 - 22:50 ET byI hate to say this, but some of us white people can dance better than most anyone in any other race.
:o)
PS: Feel good about the race you are. It is not racism to like who you are.
rofl The Brain MC Rove baffles the race carders !!!
March 31, 2007 - 23:55 ET by SportPoliticsrofl The Brain MC Rove baffles the race carders.
It's true - he's a genius.
The first time the minority victim reparation self -segregated black power strokers ARE AT A LOSS.
lol- " I don't how to address it " --
This is great.
Roves bad Black Rap!
April 1, 2007 - 00:59 ET by philly d kidderI Thought ROVE was OFF THE HOOK!
!Democrats are Anti America Anti Catholic and a little twisted by belief's!
Has anyone asked the Nation
April 1, 2007 - 01:17 ET by Jack BauerHas anyone asked the National Association of White Journalists what they think of Rove's racist slur that people of pallor can't dance.
Oh, there certainly are raci
April 1, 2007 - 05:07 ET by AlgerHissOh, there certainly are racists in rap:
Little Russell Simmons, Little Marshal Matthers, Little Calvin Broadus, Little Curtis Jackson, Little William Drayton and Little Tracy Marrow all do their best to portray black people as ignorant, vilolent, piggish and untrustworthy.
ps Note how these sphincters don't seem all that tough when their real names are used?
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Um... Marshall Mathers CAN'T
April 1, 2007 - 20:03 ET by Indiana JoeUm... Marshall Mathers CAN'T be a rapper... he's white.
Ditto Vanilla Ice... ;^)
It simply reinforces the fact
April 1, 2007 - 11:44 ET by jondelwicheIt simply reinforces the fact that there isnt anything our leaders can do which won't be criticized by the looney left. I often wonder how people in public service can tolerate this constant criticism: 24/7.
(Whose Line Is It Anyway rap
April 1, 2007 - 19:53 ET by dahliatravers(Whose Line Is It Anyway rap skit - one of many)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDilFBRpEZQ&NR=1
Thinking
April 2, 2007 - 22:00 ET by sharinliteThere's that word again "thinking".....tinfoil hatted leftist loons are completely unable to think! They have been so brainwashed that they must receive, via fax, every day, several times a day, TALKING POINTS! That's why they all say the same things about the same things all the time. Just listen/read/hear and you'll see what I mean.
PS,,, who is Elaine Benes anyway???