Univision host fired for racist Michelle Obama comments

[pwaldo]

I'm curious why this guy thought he wouldn't get backlash for that comment

I am the first presenter on Hispanic TV that is openly gay and I am an activist for causes that favor minorities, that have been discriminated against just like me. I openly voted twice for your husband Barack Obama, because I consider him a great man that respects minorities, like me, in this country.


Dude thought he was invincible because he voted for Obama twice

[JustAlex]

This is no surprise!!

Why would it be a surprise?

In real life I live with roommates who both believe in God, parents who are devout Christians, and practically every one I meet or interact with is also a believer....

unless I feel it's appropriate or I'm in the position of having to defend myself, I absolutely do NOT talk religion or politics in real life.

If here in the Internet people are quick to get offended or displeased with the comments we say to one another, in real life that is amplified many times over.

I have been in shouting matches with others due to the fact I revealed I was an atheist....it's just not worth it.

Imagine thinking you're friends with an individual, you reveal what you believe and then, said individual shuns you and makes comments such as "I hope you enjoy hell"....and not in a joking manner.

Yeah, I have a pretty good reason to be cautious with my words in real life.

[37jetson]

I have been in shouting matches with others due to the fact I revealed I was an atheist....it's just not worth it.

Yet you will torture every last soul on the internet with your non-belief.

Literally, this deserves a Floridian inspired LOL.

[JustAlex]

Yet you will torture every last soul on the internet with your non-belief.

Uh...No I do not.

You are free to not read my posts and you are definitely free to NOT quote me and simply just ignore anything I say.

Furthermore, do you REALLY think it's the same reading comments on the internet as opposed to someone saying something face to face?

C'mon man.

[ajcorleone]

Why would it be a surprise?

In real life I live with roommates who both believe in God, parents who are devout Christians, and practically every one I meet or interact with is also a believer....

unless I feel it's appropriate or I'm in the position of having to defend myself, I absolutely do NOT talk religion or politics in real life.

If here in the Internet people are quick to get offended or displeased with the comments we say to one another, in real life that is amplified many times over.

I have been in shouting matches with others due to the fact I revealed I was an atheist....it's just not worth it.

Imagine thinking you're friends with an individual, you reveal what you believe and then, said individual shuns you and makes comments such as "I hope you enjoy hell"....and not in a joking manner.

Yeah, I have a pretty good reason to be cautious with my words in real life.

Sorry maybe I am old fashioned but I think it is cowardly to hide behind something. If you believe in something or have a stance stand behind it like a man. You basically admit and I will pull your words if I have to that you will sat whatever you want on the net but not face to face or in public,the workplace what have you. So I am not offended in anyway just make me laugh.

[37jetson]

C'mon man the truth hurts. You are very deliberate and intentional in your diatribe so man the heck up. I am sorry if you missed offending any Christian that you have come into contact with on the internet.

I think there is a certain level of cowardice in saying things on the internet that you would not say to somebody's face.

Uh...No I do not.

You are free to not read my posts and you are definitely free to NOT quote me and simply just ignore anything I say.

Furthermore, do you REALLY think it's the same reading comments on the internet as opposed to someone saying something face to face?

C'mon man.

[JustAlex]

Sorry maybe I am old fashioned but I think it is cowardly to hide behind something. If you believe in something or have a stance stand behind it like a man. You basically admit and I will pull your words if I have to that you will sat whatever you want on the net but not face to face or in public,the workplace what have you. So I am not offended in anyway just make me laugh.

I clearly said that I do talk about politics and religion when appropriate or when I must defend myself.

However, the majority of the time, it's simply not necessary.

I don't interject in any conversation I have with politics or religion....and if it comes up I usually down play it.....because again, people are easily offended.

Now, if I'm at work and a coworker starts to bad mouth something I believe in, I would not counterattack and stoop to his level.

Although, I'd probably remind him that he is in a professional environment and what he's doing is definitely not professional.

If it were to persist, then I'd take the proper job procedures in order to make it stop.

In real life you choose your battles, and most of them can be avoided without having to resort to nonsense.

If you think this is a negative on my part, then maybe you should reevaluate how to deal with real life situations.

[JustAlex]

I think there is a certain level of cowardice in saying things on the internet that you would not say to somebody's face.

There is a time and place for everything.

On this particular forum we discuss religion and politics, I am not doing something outside the norm by stating my opinions on said topics.

At work, that is neither the time or place to discuss religion and politics....therefore, I have never felt the need to do so.

The times I have discussed with friends about religion in a serious manner, it usually doesn't go to smoothly.

Mostly because our views are incredibly contrast to each other.

I'd rather just pick another topic and remain friendly, and since I don't judge my friends based on their personal beliefs, I know we can get along while having such deeply contrasting viewpoints.

Hell, I've had devout Christian girlfriends, and somehow it works.

[ajcorleone]

I clearly said that I do talk about politics and religion when appropriate or when I must defend myself.

However, the majority of the time, it's simply not necessary.

I don't interject in any conversation I have with politics or religion....and if it comes up I usually down play it.....because again, people are easily offended.

Now, if I'm at work and a coworker starts to bad mouth something I believe in, I would not counterattack and stoop to his level.

Although, I'd probably remind him that he is in a professional environment and what he's doing is definitely not professional.

If it were to persist, then I'd take the proper job procedures in order to make it stop.

In real life you choose your battles, and most of them can be avoided without having to resort to nonsense.

If you think this is a negative on my part, then maybe you should reevaluate how to deal with real life situations.

I did not say negative I said cowardly. I just don't see how anybody can be so passionate on the net but not carry the same passion in person. But then again I don't know you from a tree. I only know how you are posting on here.

[ajcorleone]

Wow this was out of blue

Nearly a week following the dismissal of Univision host Rodner Figueroa for comparing Michelle Obama's appearance to someone from the cast of the “Planet of the Apes,” the Emmy Award-winner’s comments were among a selection of hot topics on Monday’s episode of “The View.”
During the show’s segment, which featured Raven-Symoné as a guest host, co-host Rosie Perez said Figueroa's comment exposed a secret in the Latin community that stems from Latinos' reluctance to recognize that “African blood” is embedded within their ancestry.
“There is a secret in the Latin community, specifically the Caribbean, South American, Central American Latin community. They are very racist,” Perez said. “They never want to be in the same group as black people. And it’s very, very sad. And he did say Michelle Obama looked like a cast member of the ‘Planet of the Apes.'”
Raven-Symoné, however, questioned whether Figueroa’s intent was “racist-like” since he admitted to voting for President Barack Obama in both elections. Perez disagreed.
“I am the Latin person here on this table and I would like to tell you that it was racist, period,” she declared. “And the thing is this is a problem in the Latin community that we do not talk about. That we do not address. And it is real and it was revealed by this man’s statement. And you do not disrespect the first lady of our country.”
The “That's So Raven” star quickly interjected by saying, “Some people look like animals. I look like a bird. So can I be mad if somebody calls me a Toucan Sam?”