 chalket
Male, 50-59, Southern US
 1474 Posts
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012 12:54:41 PM
Satire, people... look it up.
New York Daily News: "Newman explained the song on his website, saying he often writes in character and that listeners "can't always trust or believe the narrators" in his songs.
He said he was inspired to write the song by some of the debate about President Obama's presidency — which he believes is fueled in part by his race.
"I think there are a lot of people who find it jarring to have a black man in the White House and they want him out," he wrote. "They just can't believe that there's not a more qualified white man. You won't get anyone, and I do mean anyone, to admit it." |
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 markust123
Male, 40-49, Western US
3783 Posts
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012 12:53:50 PM
My ex drug me to a play that was based on Randy Newman and his songs. It sounds horrible but the play was actually really good. The funniest part was when Micky Mouse came out and saved the day with sacks of money. |
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 LordJim
Male, 50-59, Europe
2408 Posts
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012 11:37:41 AM
Newman is a satirist, since there seems to be some confusion. |
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 An-egg
Male, 30-39, Eastern US
723 Posts
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012 11:35:53 AM
Was this paid for by Hillary? |
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markust123
Male, 40-49, Western US
3783 Posts
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012 10:16:55 AM
You don't understand Randy Newman if you think this is bigotry. |
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 swiftkeys
Male, 18-29, Eastern US
449 Posts
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012 7:04:12 AM
Roflmao |
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 aliyahg1979
Female, 30-39, Eastern US
57 Posts
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012 5:46:31 AM
Is this for real? Is he for real? Bigotry, just like that? |
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 CrakrJak
Male, 40-49, Midwest US
14374 Posts
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012 12:52:36 AM
tatripp: Yeah, but there was more evidence against Bill Clinton, aka 'The Blue Dress', than against Herman Cain. So I didn't give the accusations much merit. |
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 tatripp
Male, 18-29, Western US
1180 Posts
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012 11:29:24 PM
me too crackrjak. I liked Herman Cain but I figure he probably did have the affair or at least some guilt for something or other. |
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CrakrJak
Male, 40-49, Midwest US
14374 Posts
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012 9:47:56 PM
coffeekoneko: I shouldn't even dignify your trolling with a response. But I was supportive of Herman Cain, until the liberals persuaded Ginger Winter into accusing him of an affair. |
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 OldOllie
Male, 50-59, Midwest US
8722 Posts
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012 9:27:35 PM
He's always been a douchebag. Now he's a bigot to boot. And yes, I know he's an Obama supporter. He's a LIBERAL bigot. He's attempting (and failing miserably) to satirize Obama opponents as racist, which is the liberal declaration of intellectual bankruptcy. It is so common these days, it's becoming a meme. |
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ChrisP12
Male, 40-49, Midwest US
186 Posts
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012 9:23:05 PM
Newman sucked in hid prime and sucks now. |
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 Magickrat
Male, 40-49, Eastern US
332 Posts
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012 9:11:25 PM
This guy's been a douchebag for over 35 years. Nothing he does surprises me... |
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 coffeekoneko
Female, 18-29, Europe
1003 Posts
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012 8:55:07 PM
Don't like people reading your mind, eh, Crakr? |
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CrakrJak
Male, 40-49, Midwest US
14374 Posts
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012 8:30:37 PM
Why was this even submitted? Better yet, why was it even approved? |
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 Scuzoid
Male, 30-39, Western US
1270 Posts
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012 8:20:17 PM
Wonder how few internet trolls are aware the art was perfected before they were even born. |
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 patchouly
Male, 40-49, Canada
2955 Posts
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012 8:20:10 PM
Randy Newman is an Obama supporter. This song is along the same lines as his song "Short People". |
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 AvatarJohn
Male, 30-39, Southern US
480 Posts
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012 7:57:15 PM
All I have to say is, after the last 3.5 years, who ISN'T? |
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 FoolsPrussia
Male, 18-29, Western US
2856 Posts
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012 7:33:51 PM
'I don't know if I should laugh at it like a joke, hate it for the racist piece of poo it is, or just feel sad that someone was stupid and evil enough to come up with it.'
Methinks you don't know what racism is. This is merely a commentary on the lack of diversity we've had from representation, despite being a diverse culture. Obviously written prior to 2008. |
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 5Cats
Male, 40-49, Canada
16924 Posts
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012 6:31:32 PM
Um, wtf?
He's obviosly being sarcastic, or is it sardonic? But on which side?
Well, as long as the next President isn't SHORT! |
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CoffeeCakes
Male, 18-29, Eastern US
34 Posts
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012 6:31:26 PM
I enjoyed it. |
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coffeekoneko
Female, 18-29, Europe
1003 Posts
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012 6:28:35 PM
Holy poo. That's really Randy Newman. |
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DFWBrysco
Male, 40-49, Eastern US
219 Posts
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012 6:16:30 PM
I don't know if I should laugh at it like a joke, hate it for the racist piece of poo it is, or just feel sad that someone was stupid and evil enough to come up with it. |
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 kitteh9lives
Female, 40-49, Eastern US
977 Posts
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012 5:40:28 PM
Link: I'm Dreaming Of A White President [Rate Link] - Randy Newman puts a presidential twist on 'White Christmas' |
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