[asianthree]

Paula's new book to be released in october is already on amazon 1st list...the crew from the chew are standing behind her, saying only kind words about her.

[ilovetv]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Paula's new book to be released in october is already on amazon 1st list...the crew from the chew are standing behind her, saying only kind words about her.

"The crew from the chew"??

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by ilovetv

"The crew from the chew"??

It's a talk show/cooking show. The Chew - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by ilovetv

This is not about an employer-employee situation, but:

Since when does the mere use in conversation of an ugly, degrading word equate to "racism" which to me means to HARM the person or group???

Just because a person calls another person a degrading term or expletive does not mean that he/she would actually cause that person harm. Many times people use expletives or call people a name simply because they are exasperated and fed up with a situation, not because they "hate" that person because of his color/race!

"Hate" and "hatred" are being thrown around far too often, too, implying that "the hater" is going to do a "hate crime" (i.e. to a minority or gay victim), when in reality the person simply DISLIKES that other person for various reasons.

With the way things are going, pretty soon we aren't going to be able to say we DISLIKE a person!!! Already, people are being timid and vague, saying, "I have issues with him....." instead of saying the truth which is, "I don't like him...he's always been a jerk (or pompous a$$) to me."

It's like the Thought & Speech Police are on patrol and prosecuting truthful, meaningful speech that we're supposed to have the right and freedom of speech to say.

When you say it that way it makes a lot of sense.

We have a right to dislike anything or anyone. We have no right to harm them. We all have values and they differ. We have a right to our own values.

[bluedog103]

Many people will lose their jobs because of all this. Seems like the innocent bystanders always get caught in the crossfire. With work hard to come by, it's a shame for people
who have done nothing wrong to lose their incomes.

[perrjojo]

Originally Posted by bluedog103

Many people will lose their jobs because of all this. Seems like the innocent bystanders always get caught in the crossfire. With work hard to come by, it's a shame for people
who have done nothing wrong to lose their incomes.

I agree 100%

It is interesting that today I was reading comments on another blog and many were saying how offensive she was because of this and that. Many times the posters called her a f'ing idiot and used that term many times on the thread.....Now THAT IS OFFENSIVE to me. It amazes me that so many think she has used offensive language but feel perfectly comfortable using THAT term.

[tucson]

Said perfectly, most people do not see their own prejudices when speaking, it's amazing.......

[DaleMN]

She are what she are.

[gocubsgo]

I read this morning her publisher dumped her and her new cookbook due to be released in October is a no go. It's getting to the point where Vegas could start odds on what company is next in the Deen Dump. What a shame, really. I never liked her but to see someone have it all and then throw it away is just sad.

[Parker]

I am not familiar with her or her work, but I really don't much care what she said. I would care much more about what she has done. It's the actions of a person that tell us who they really are.

[Maryland Girl]

Originally Posted by gocubsgo

I read this morning her publisher dumped her and her new cookbook due to be released in October is a no go. It's getting to the point where Vegas could start odds on what company is next in the Deen Dump. What a shame, really. I never liked her but to see someone have it all and then throw it away is just sad.

Does this make sense as a business decision if she still has a high level of public support, which appears to be the case? Anyone thinking corporate shake down?

[DonH57]

The whole thing really is a shame. Every one of these incidents get spun completely out of control and it's the top of the world for the media. Her first mistake was improper damage control. She only should have simply made one statement and kept her mouth shut after that. When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.

[perrjojo]

Originally Posted by Indydealmaker

The definition of Racism has been so twisted and mutilated, it is now possible to be called racist if you pick the wrong color crayon out of the box. It is now illegal to even recognize that someone is of a different race than yourself. In reality, those defining racism these days are actually, by their own rules, being racist.

Do I ever agree with your statement. There are three words that seem to be used interchangeably but have very different meanings...racist...prejudiced and bigoted. Most people are racist, meaning that they prefer those of their own race (whatever that might be). Predujice meaning making a judgement without knowing the facts and bigot which is one who is intolerant of any opinionnbut his own. All people are racist but because we are intelligent and hopefully empathic beings, we try to move beyond our instinctual feelings. Please learn to use the correct word when identifying an emotion and it is an emotion, not a fact!

[SALYBOW]

I believe that what she said is unacceptable but that is not all she has done IMHO. She plays on her "Southernism" but that does give her the right make snide remarks about other areas or to make crass remarks about the South. I think she has not incorporated an adequate "filter" in her speech or in her actions. Now, however, she is faced with no longer being everyone's little sweetie and she is scrambling to excuse herself. I personally think it is time to hand the dynasty on to her sons. She talks about how during the riots black people spoke badly about white people as do Rappers. Maybe her Mom forgot to tell her "Two wrong nevr make a right." Just Saying!

[janmcn]

The corporations that have dropped Ms Deen: The Food Network, Wal-Mart, Target, Smithfield Farms, QVC, K-Mart, Sears, J C Penney, Home-Depot, etc. have one thing in common. They are all big corporations that have big legal departments and big public relations departments. It seems after all the facts became known, these companies decided Ms Deen was more of a liability than an asset.