‘ROUND THE WAY: DENZEL WASHINGTON CATCHES HEAT FOR COMMENTS ABOUT “WHITE ACTORS”

But what if it were Jim Carey, of Seinfeld, or Julia Roberts, who said “I never befriended black celebrities…”…would “we” have felt the same way??

Sorry, I see the point you are trying to make, but I just don’t agree…it’s not the same thing. Black people don’t hold the power in this society, so it’s logical that it would not be an equivalent reaction were a white man to say something similar. Furthermore, he did not say, “I don’t like white people” nor did he say, “I do not want to befriend white actors” he said “For whatever reason, I never befriended any white actors”…it’s just his reality, it’s not offensive or “racist” and if you know what racism really is, you would know that it is not possible for a black American to be ‘racist’ as racism is about the institutionalized repressive tactics enacted by those who hold the power towards those (of a different ethnicity) who do not. I personally know white people who have said “I don’t have any black friends” and knowing the context, I was not offended by it. They were saying the exact same thing – for whatever reason, in my life I have not made any black friends. It’s their truth…it’s not denigrating the other race…just stating their reality. Something they should examine the reasons behind? Maybe. Racist. No?

@ Nerla

YOU would not have felt the same way because you want to hold their hands, and you need their love (assuming you’re a so-called “black” person). I personally could care less. I liked when Imus, or Michael Richards, or Charlie Sheen, or Mel Gibson spoke their minds about how they feel about black people. Good for them. What Denzel is exhibiting in this interview (to a certain degree) is what is known as a “ruling class mentality” i.e. he is using the entertainment industry for what it is, and he detaches from it when necessary. Slave minded black people will not grasp this because they love to be lied to and psychologically abused.

Shalom, my brotha…As usual you show great insight with your analysis. And, most black people won`t get the underlining meaning of Denzel`s post because they still seek to have white people validate and accept them. Not to digress, but, this is why I have so much respect for Mr. Jim Brown, Mr. Bill Russell and Mr. Muhammad Ali…they are true to themselves and don`t seek to fawn to white people. And then conversely you have other atheletes, the likes of Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods, who fall on their sword to be welcomed and adored by the ruling class. Most of us are so damn shameless until it`s pathetic. I was watching a program on TV One last night about black comedians featuring a long list of comics. During the piece on Dave Chapelle, that air head, Sherry Sheppard, of the view, commented, “Dave Chapelle left $50mil, on the table, and went to Africa”. She stated this in a very disparaging way. Immediately, I thought, to myself, she`s one negro who will coon her ass off if the price is right…she`s one in a long line who doesn`t get it…the slave mentality persist.

Shalom

@Malcolm

Yes, all that being said though, I do want to again specify that Denzel is exhibiting a ruling class mentality in THIS interview. I’m objective and I like to be careful with my analyses because our people have a bad habit of putting so-called black people that have attained a high standing in this society on a pedestal. How he was able to gain a foothold into the entertainment industry is up for conjecture, because sheer talent is almost never the only prerequisite. He is almost without a doubt a member of the B0ULE (black Skull and Bones), and he has performed certain rituals within his films to attain Academy nominations (particularly the exposure of his buttocks or being “shot in the a$$” which ritualistically alludes to anal penetration i.e. Hurricane, Training Day, Flight, etc.).

@JUDAH

I hear you about Denzel and I have long suspected him of being one of the “chosen” ones by the ruling class. I`m only stating the truth of his comment in a very abstract way. Not only he but, there are a few blacks who have been chosen by the powers that be and they are the ones with the most prestige, i.e. Bill Cosby, Oprah Winfrey, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Bob Johnson, etc…they come in all facets. If anyone sits back and reflects you can easily deduce that NO black reaches such high notoriety and prestige in Jewish control entities without the price of blood having been paid. Now most of our people will refuse to entertain such a notion, out of loyalty to their perceived “heroes” ,but if looked at objectively and with acumen then one can easily discern what`s beneath the surface.

Shalom, my brotha

@ Malcom X. Speak that truth. Sherry Shepard is a coon in the very sense of the word. Black people are the backbone of the entertainment industry. Our talent alone has made certain people rich beyond means. If we pooled together and collectively gather our talents, resources, and business acumen; we would rule Hollywood! As long as you have ones who are willing to “shuck and jive”, we will get nowhere. This is not meant to be a racial dig against anyone. Just stating the facts. Just as others have carved out their respective niches in the media, we certainly can do so as well.

@Judah

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@Judah

Once again, great insight

Pulling out the victim card never gets old…

oh yeah straight Training Day “G”! lol

What does whom he has sex with, have to do with you? Why are you concerned about another man’s sexuality? We’re in 2013. I’d bet ANYTHING, that somwhere, in your childhood, teens or early 20′s, you’ve engaged in homosexual activity….you’re way too concerned, to not have.

What does the year have to do with what “Richard Overstreet’s” stated? Why do idiots always give the current year before they make an idiotic statement, as if the year justifies their idiocy lol? I would bet that somewhere in your childhood, teens, or early 20′s, you were either m0lested or r@ped. You’re way too concerned to not have…..

Judah….you’re a gay man who doesnt want to be gay. Always concerned about someone else’s sexuality. Richard Overstreet came out of nowhere, to point out that Denzel is a “real straight” man in hollywood (something which he has no proof of)….who the h3ll cares whether people are straight or not? As long as theyre not having irresponsible s3x, and spreading diseases (something that sraight people can do as well).

I do agree that Richard has no proof that Denzel is a “real straight man”. That is true, and Denzel most likely engages in the necessary sex magick necessary to accrue his fame, but that is an entirely different topic. In regards to your other assertions, in a society we all must be aware of other people’s proclivities because what we do affects others, whether you want to acknowledge that or not. The fact of the matter is that the acceptance of your life choice is part and parcel of this society. It being LEGAL does not make it correct. There are numerous states that have legalized bestiality. That does not make it right, and I’m sure you would not want to live near someone that has intercourse with their pet. By your rationale (or lack thereof) that would make you someone that is into bestiality lol.

About your reference to beastiality: I actually would have NO problem living next to a person who practices it….to hear you suggest that that would make me someone who is into it, is laughable. Am I into crack, if i choose to live in the house next-door to someone who smokes crack? Again, assuming that two men are in a monogamous relationship, I dont see how that would affect me…or the rest of society. You seem to bbe preoccupied with the “sinful” nature of this. Let me ask you, Judah, have you ever lied? did you wait til youre married to engage in intercourse? Do you stay away from gossip websites? You’re “sinful” too. You have a way with words, and seem to know your stuff…or at least know how to convince others, you do….but the hatred, bitterness in your comments…ALL of them, is painfully obvious. You have something wrong to say about these “devil worshipers”….yet you visit these sites, which are supposedly run by them.

I agree! We are necessary. No matter how white America tries to turn it around.