[jane032657]

Miley Cyrus and the issues of slut-shaming and racial condescension - The Washington Post

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I think that she achieved her goal. Everyone is talking about her this morning. Every media outlet featured a story about her.

[JP]

Madonna did the same kind of thing for years to keep in the public discussion. It was sick then and is sick now. Too bad nobody is in charge as our society spins out of control.

[ilovetv]

Originally Posted by jane032657

Miley Cyrus and the issues of slut-shaming and racial condescension - The Washington Post

From the article:

".....By implying that Cyrus is somehow creating a minstrel act of sorts by including black dancers in her act, you are implying that there is something lesser than about such an act. As if it’s completely impossible that she simply enjoys and respects the talents of those she chooses to work with. In short, it is inherently racist to imply that there is anything wrong with anyone other than black women twerking..."

What a bunch of crap. Is there ANYTHING offensive to which the term 'racist' is not utilized to inflict white guilt????

I just saw a short clip of the amateurish stripper dance Cyrus did, played on Greta VanSusteren's show On the Record because discussion of that is coming up in a couple of minutes. All I could think was "What a pitiful girl, having so little self respect, and no adults around concerned enough to teach her to protect her privacy and self."

Sad to say, she could be the next celebrity made a victim of some psycho stalker. Where are the adults in this picture??

It really is sad to see a young person being used like this by all the handlers who make money off such exploitation of a child. After watching gifted child stars like Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston being slowly destroyed by this same lifestyle and being used as a cash cow for everyone around them, you'd think she and her parents would learn. But I guess not.

[twinklesweep]

... embarrassing as it might be to him, she is (was?) her Daddy's Little Girl....

[ilovetv]

Originally Posted by twinklesweep

... embarrassing as it might be to him, she is (was?) her Daddy's Little Girl....

Of course she is his little girl. That's why it's so pathetic that they chuckle at this embarrassment and the users of a child.

[wendyquat]

Originally Posted by blueash

You all know your parents all said the same thing about Elvis and his pelvis. What's the matter with kids today? There really would be no point if it didn't offend certain people. Manet (1863) managed to shock the finer people in society. This isn't new.

At least Elvis had his clothes on!

[Monkei]

Originally Posted by Tracy1581

why would anyone be shocked when mylie cyrus during the mtv awards did her porno moves? I'm not shocked. this is where our culture has been heading. is anyone really shocked besides maybe Will smith and his family in front row? and we wonder about the kids today? Parents hope you had TV turned OFF Hope your paying attention

It has nothing to do with the direction of our culture. I am sure many were shocked. Which is exactly what she and her management team wanted. The free press whether it good or bad has been enormous. You can't buy that much advertising. She is just another one in a long list of shock moments on this show starting with Howard the Fartman sterns to the lesbian kiss with Madonna and Britney. I am not shocked and not bothered. I simply ignore.

[Monkei]

Originally Posted by JP

Madonna did the same kind of thing for years to keep in the public discussion. It was sick then and is sick now. Too bad nobody is in charge as our society spins out of control.

Who do you think should be in charge? I put he blame on parents, but am confused who if anyone else should be in charge.

[gomoho]

Monkei -- it takes a village.

[jane032657]

Outraged parents: Why Miley Cyrus' performance sets girls back - CNN.com

[al & jane]

Bad all the way around, in my opinion but that thing she did with her tongue was the worst. Reminded my of Regan (Linda Blair) while she was demon-possessed in The Exorcist. Creepy.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by jane032657

Miley Cyrus and the issues of slut-shaming and racial condescension - The Washington Post

I am not going to read your link. BECAUSE I watched this whole presentation last night...muted on the TV on the lanai as we had company. Back door neighbors dropped in and we just muted the TV and sat down to chat. It was repeated several times. Several times, and we commented on it as we talked of it and other things.

Race did not enter into my mind and has not entered my mind. None of the other folks saw anything to do with race in this dance presentation thingy, whatever you want to call it. I can't imagine how race could have anything to do with this. I am not reading this.

Alright I will.

[ilovetv]

The craving for a worldwide audience, regardless of what kind of sicko stalkers are salivating and lurking, is something I'd think grownups would protect her from.

Instead, they use her for cash.

[jannd228]

Originally Posted by Happinow

I don't watch the MTV awards any longer. It seems to be a contest of who can be the most outrageous and be the talk around the water cooler. Remember when Kayne West got up when Taylor Swift was getting her award and said that someone else deserved it more? It has all gotten way out of hand and I don't care to partake. I guess Myley's antics worked. Everyone is talking about her......just what she wanted. The producer should never have let that kind of act on TV.