Why Trump’s Not A Racist

24 Comments

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   sarcasatire
   Posted May 9, 2011 at 6:06 pm

   Yea, it’s old news, but what keeps this convo going is the ridiculous reasons Trump keeps giving for not being racist. “I hired a Black guy.”

   Now, what is particular funny about Trump’s “I hired Randall(!)” claim, is that 30 seconds after he hired Randall – a Harvard Rhodes scholar who outshined his opponents on every task- during the 4th season finale, and before the cheering even died down, he told Randall that he also wanted to hire Rebecca, the other finalist(!)…a 24 year old Caucasian woman. HUH? When, in the history of Apprentice, has anyone ever been asked to share a title? We’re comparing a Harvard Rhodes scholar with a proven track record to a recent college graduate but Trump just couldn’t let the man have his moment.

   Even worse, Trump put Randall on the spot, saying it was Randall’s decision. Randall handled it with grace. “This is The Apprentice, not The Apprenti, Mr. Trump. There has only ever been one winner. But feel free to hire her tomorrow.” HAHAHAHA!!!!

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   cattyfan
   Posted May 9, 2011 at 6:20 pm

   Trump is getting nearly as many headlines as Charlie Sheen…

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   sarcasatire
   Posted May 9, 2011 at 6:50 pm

   Nads, when was this interview taped? Was it before three celebrity sistahs were sent packing in a single episode? Ooops. LOL! Hang on, Lil Jon, hang on! HA!

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   cattyfan
   Posted May 9, 2011 at 6:54 pm

   You can’t blame racism for Nene, Latoya, and Star getting the boot this week. Nene quit…Latoya raised the least money…and Star (and her bad attitude and too tiny graphics…and her little dog, too) should have gotten the boot weeks ago.

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   sarcasatire
   Posted May 9, 2011 at 7:06 pm

   It was a joke. All the way down to the LOL.

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   PlathAddict
   Posted May 9, 2011 at 7:08 pm

   @Nads, but you post it because it’s funny. It’s not your fault that there are people who believe that Donald Trump’s assy self is worthy of discussion. That’s on them. You are just getting the laughs where ever they can be found.

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   2Hyper
   Posted May 9, 2011 at 7:37 pm

   Closest I’ve ever been to a reality TV “star”… I knew Randall Pinkett in college and I remember being in awe of his intelligence and just sheer determination to be successful and his commitment to mentoring other black engineers. No, I am not a MIT Rhodes scholar (not even close) but we were in the same student engineering organization. He is every bit the stand up guy he appeared to be on the show (and that was the last full season I watched) and I thought Trump punked out by hiring the other chick too. I too remember Pinkett’s response to Trump and was like…yea, he aint gonna let himself be Trump’s punk. Trump need him more than he need Trump.

   ..and by the way when will people learn that saying “I am not _____ because I hired/know/live next to ______________” doesnt absolve you from bigotry; it just makes you sound even more ignorant! Also I love how it took him this long to remember he actually have a black person on staff. I am sure throughout the Trump empire, there are sprinkles of blacks on staff. It would have sounded less ignorant if he said, “I am not racist. The Trump empire have a history of hiring blacks as well as all minorities…blah blah blah”. Not “I am not racist, I hired 1 black man. yea me!” but what do I know, I am neither a publicist or a fame-whore that likes to insert myself into debates/issues that have nothing to do with me just for publicity.

   Please, I beg of thee….turn Donald Trump’s mike off..just unplug it! We need to help him since he can’t seem to help himself.

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   sarcasatire
   Posted May 9, 2011 at 8:06 pm

   2Hyper..were you a member of NSBE? WOW!! Cool points! Such a great org..my aunt is their Deputy Executive Director. I know a lot of people my age who are members because my HS was centered in engineering. Heck, our football team was even named the Engineers. (Guess who aren’t great athletes? Engineers!)

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   Hypnotoad
   Posted May 9, 2011 at 8:09 pm

   Oh my god, make it stop! Shake a can of pennies at it!

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    sarcasatire
    Posted May 9, 2011 at 8:27 pm

    LOL @ Hypnotoad. I fear we may The Donald shoved down our throats (eek!) until the Celebrity Apprentice finale. Or until the Fox News station get closed down due to a bedbugs infestation. Fingers crossed.

    But I do love how a few minutes into the video (all I could stand listening to), Trump says, “China is not our friends.” But..but..isn’t that where the finest clothes are made? The most luxurious shirts and ties in all the world? I’m talking about the Trump Collection. Natch.

    http://www.mediaite.com/tv/china-critic-trump-has-his-donald-j-trump-signature-collection-suits-made-in-china/

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    Robinez
    Posted May 9, 2011 at 9:03 pm

    Hypnotoad, yeah, I know what you mean. The penny trick only works if the intended doesn’t piss all over the place once you shake the can at it.

    Take care, Robin

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    sarcasatire
    Posted May 9, 2011 at 11:10 pm

    Actual quote:

    When it comes to racism and racists’ said Trump, ‘I’m the least racist person there is.’

    Is that like being the valedictorian of your special ed class?

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    Stewinberri
    Posted May 10, 2011 at 2:11 am

    This is all a distraction to keep us from snarking on his god awful hair. Would the hair style be classified as a combover, combforward? WTF?

    Those day glo teeth and pale tanless circles around his eyes are fodder for cheap laughs too.

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    2Hyper
    Posted May 10, 2011 at 7:00 am

    @sarcasatire: Yep I was a member from 1996-2006. My first National Conference was in Boston which when I first met Randall. I had the pleasure of being on the regional and national boards during college. Although I am not a practicing engineer, I still have fond memories of the organization. I attribute my current career to my experience in NSBE. Its the first time I realize that you could actually work for a nonprofit organization. I dont think I there were as many national staff in the org when I was involved though. There were just 5 peeps at the time.

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    LAC
    Posted May 10, 2011 at 7:38 am

    Someone needs to remind the Don that when you are in a hole, stop digging. And how is going on Faux News Friends supposed to help? Weren’t they the idiots trying to find out if the fist bump between the President and the First Lady was actually a muslim sign?

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    Fan-Ann
    Posted May 10, 2011 at 8:39 am

    Hypnotoad, I had never heard of “shaking a can of pennies” and didn’t know what it referred to. So I googled it and was amazed to find links to this as a dog training technique. So, you not only made me laugh, but I have a new puppy and a now I have a new way to work on excessive barking! Thanks!

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    2Hyper
    Posted May 10, 2011 at 9:40 am

    @LAC: funny story about the fist bump. When it first happened, I went to a workshop and the facilitor referred to the fist bump as the ‘Obama handshake’. I just about died laughing because this woman actuallly said that out loud..’Obama handshake’… I still get a chuckle thinking about it!

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    Hypnotoad
    Posted May 10, 2011 at 10:07 am

    Fan-Ann — Hahahaha! Glad I could help you out!

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    NotWithoutMyTV
    Posted May 10, 2011 at 11:19 am

    The fist bump ISN’T a Muslim sign? Oh, man. All those days I’ve lost to fear… I’ve been thinking that basketball courts, football stadiums, and college dorm-room orgies were all hotbeds of militant Muslim activity…

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    ellemck1
    Posted May 10, 2011 at 11:48 am

    I fear we may The Donald shoved down our throats (eek!) until the Celebrity Apprentice finale. Or until the Fox News station get closed down due to a bedbugs infestation. Fingers crossed.

    sarcasatire | 10 of 19 Comments | Posted on May 09, 2011 8:27 pm

    Note to self: Find way to have a bedbug infestation delivered to Fox News Station ASAP.

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    LAC
    Posted May 10, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    2hyper, LOL!! Bless her heart…

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    Rebecca Fialkowski
    Posted May 10, 2011 at 4:57 pm

    Trump is an ass.

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    sarcasatire
    Posted May 10, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    That’s right, Rebecca. But to hear him tell it, “When it comes to assholes and assholishness, I’m the least assholey of the bunch.”

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    LAC
    Posted May 11, 2011 at 11:13 am

    Rebecca!! Word…