BET- Saving OurSelves

[eddo]

Last night, while flipping channels, I came across BET (Black Entertainment Television)

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and they had a telethon on to raise money for people affected by hurricane Katrina, called S.O.S. (Saving OurSelves)

In the little that I watched they had some big name black movie stars, comedians, and singers (Aaron Neville did a cool redetion of Amazing Grace) but I couldn't get passed the self-centerdness of the telethons title-

Saving OurSelves?

Is this money only gonna be used to help black people? I know that the majority of the victims are black, but do we really want to segrate the victims based on color, or can they all just be "victims?"

Was this title really the best that they could come up with?

 

What do you think?

[Outlaw2747]

Last night, while flipping channels, I came across BET (Black Entertainment Television)

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and they had a telethon on to raise money for people affected by hurricane Katrina, called S.O.S. (Saving OurSelves)

In the little that I watched they had some big name black movie stars, comedians, and singers (Aaron Neville did a cool redetion of Amazing Grace) but I couldn't get passed the self-centerdness of the telethons title-

Saving OurSelves?

Is this money only gonna be used to help black people? I know that the majority of the victims are black, but do we really want to segrate the victims based on color, or can they all just be "victims?"

Was this title really the best that they could come up with?

 

What do you think?

 

Well we dunno for sure if they definitely mean just black people but if they do then they need to cut the crap. Blacks have tried WAY TOO HARD to distinguish themselves from other races. They talk so much about being equal but here they are, segregating THEMSELVES from everything. And this is decades after the big "oppression of blacks". I would seriously like to know how are they gonna keep racism against blacks to a minimum if they keep doing things like this. It makes blacks look like selfish hypocrites. It is amazing how a few people can influence so many. It is like people don't have a mind of their own anymore. I sure hope this wasn't inspired by the words of Kanye West or any other blacks that believe Bush and the gov't is racist.

 

But if this whole thing is just to help BLACKS, then I hope their little fund raiser goes to crap. Because it is definitely racist if they are only helping blacks. Whatever happened to unity? Isn't this why we are called THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA? Not just geographically but society wise? Sure this was not the case in the 60s and 70s but that is for the most prt over and done. Now we are continuing this horrible trend? Do people even sit down and think what their actions make them look like? This whole thing is just getting more asinine by the damn day!

[WHATEVER]

Gimme a break - Ok, It's called 'Saving OurSelves' - that could mean one of two things or a combination of both ;- either, #1- meaning saving the black victims since it is a BET fundraiser and the majority of victims were black BUT in actuality saving the victims (in general) or #2 Saving Americans, or it could be a combination of both..but it's probably #1 - and who cares!!!!!!!!!!

Your trying to make something out of nothing at all

[phreakwars]

Concidering the name of the damn channel is:

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Black Entertainment

 

I would concider a name such as Saving OurSelves, for a telathon to be pretty damn rascist, since it is ONLY broadcast on B.E.T. which is oriented to blacks, and black culture.

 

Did anybody catch the telethon they ran on ABC ?? I didn't see WHITEY saying that the money was for OUR people who were stricken.

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[Outlaw2747]

Gimme a break - Ok, It's called 'Saving OurSelves' - that could mean one of two things or a combination of both ;- either, #1- meaning saving the black victims since it is a BET fundraiser and the majority of victims were black BUT in actuality saving the victims (in general) or #2 Saving Americans, or it could be a combination of both..but it's probably #1 - and who cares!!!!!!!!!!

Your trying to make something out of nothing at all

 

Yea, I sure hope they mean everyone, I mean just because it is on a black channel wouldn't necessarily mean it is racist. I have seen both sides of the coin in this situation but I was giving my opinion in case the intention was to just help blacks and no one else. For all we know, this could be rebellion against the gov't. They might think the gov't is worthless so SOS could stand for the civilains. Good point WHATEVER. We will just have to see what happens.

[phreakwars]

If there gonna have a fucking fund raiser named S.O.S. on a black oriented channel for blacks, then they should name it Save Our Society and raise money to help educate the knuckledraggers so they don't regroup to a new life somewhere else in America living off welfare checks....again....

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[eddo]

I really hope that I am reading more into this that what I read into the title of this telethon, otherwise Outlaw's first comment is right on.

 

We need to, and especialy in situations like the Katrina recovery effort, get over ourselves in regards to race and color and just understand that we are all people. There is way to much at stake to get caught up on stupid issues like race.

 

 

Just as long as we don't help any of those stinkin' Jews...

 

KIDDING PEOPLE!

[Outlaw2747]

Yeah for real. If there is one thing I cannot stand is a fucking leech. Those who sit there and ask for a handout because they are too damn lazy do to anything for themselves. Then go around and stab you in the back. Our society is overrun by total parasites.

 

As for the name, they really should change it. If their intent IS exclusively for blacks, their parade will be pissed on big time. Frankly, I think racism is going to be on the rise AGAIN in this country started by the blacks.

 

But that's just my theory.

[eddo]

Here is the link to the BET website on the concert:

bet.com

[Vortex]

I agree its time for this crap to end

 

Either we have segregation or we dont. Its not white people doing it anymore (or at least 95% or more not doing it)....But black people keep doing it

 

Lets see where do i start

 

Ok ill go with the gay stuff cuz i know that stuff best, obviously, but it rings true all the same

 

Entertainer Pageants:

Miss Gay Black USofA

Miss Gay Black Universe (no offical website i could find)

MIss Gay Black America (no offical website to this version)

Mr Black Gay USofA

 

OK if they can run, compete, and even win (yes happens quite often) then why do they need their own special one that white people cannot run in? (repsectively Miss Gay USofA, Mis Gay Universe, Miss Gay America, and Mr Gay USofA).....

 

Even the Straight beauty pagents have their own black version...WHY?!?!?

 

Pride:

Gay Black Pride

 

Now they have their own gay pride too? Isnt Gay Pride enough? Now they need to be special because they are black and gay?

 

 

Now since black people have all the rights that everyone else does (or at least the straight ones) why is this constitutional for these things to exist? Country clubs arent even supposed to allow this....but because years and years ago that most of us werent even around for did this and backed by our govenment we are supposed to continue to pay for it and allow this? Why? Arent we supposed to be teaching our youth that everyone is equal? Thats not the message that im reading...

 

And now "save our selves" I sure hope that the BET meant when they said ourselves was "humans"...not "black people" . With Kanye saying bush doesnt care about black people im sure its just about black people.

 

Segregation is illegal and unconstitutional...why is it ok in reverse?

[WildBaldMonkey]

Oh and don't forget FUBU the whole "For Us, By Us" thing. If white people had clothes with a name so blatant, you'd never hear the end of it!

[cynthiaa89]

Did anybody catch the telethon they ran on ABC ?? I didn't see WHITEY saying that the money was for OUR people who were stricken.

 

That's because that would be "wrong" and "racist" and all kinds of other things.

 

Seriously, think about what would happen if they came out with White Entertainment Television..It wouldn't last a day. I've always wondered about stuff like that. I've always had the question of why they can do things and there's nothing wrong with it, but if we do it, it's horrible and "degrading" to them.

 

Hahahahahahahahaha! WET. That would be funny as fuck.

[cynthiaa89]

Oh and don't forget FUBU the whole "For Us, By Us" thing. If white people had clothes with a name so blatant, you'd never hear the end of it!

 

I see white people wearing it all the time...I wonder if they know what they're supporting...Lol.

[Vortex]

Oh and don't forget FUBU the whole "For Us, By Us" thing. If white people had clothes with a name so blatant, you'd never hear the end of it!

 

 

 

Your missing the entire point of the thread

 

I have seen enough white people wearing FUBU that looks like they stole it from shaquille oneil.....................

 

Black people deserve their own celebrations........dont get me wrong

 

But they dont deserve their own segment of life in every corner. Just because the general public wants to have a "funniest home bullshit" program...........or day..........doesnt mean there should be a

 

"funniest black home bullshit" version of it. Its not fair........really. If anything in this country was to be only for white backgrounds the blacks would be all over it...........but the other way around it is untouchable.........

 

That has to go...........we are free and equal or we are not. And if blacks want to keep being segregated constantly...then we should do the same right back right????

 

there are so many things they should have (the black history month comes time mind)...because it is correct and should be learned............But to segregate from of society when they are considered equal is just stupid..........

[WHATEVER]

 

And now "save our selves" I sure hope that the BET meant when they said ourselves was "humans"...not "black people" . With Kanye saying bush doesnt care about black people im sure its just about black people.

 

Segregation is illegal and unconstitutional...why is it ok in reverse?

 

NO for goodness sake they mean ALL human victims of the katrina huricane!!!

[Mohammed_Rots_In_Hell]

Whatever,

 

It's kinda like a white person who says "you people" to a black person, he could mean "you people" as a race, or his work environment or his state or community from which he hails, but you can bet your bottom dollar that it will be interpreted as race.

 

Don't get so mad when the whites interpret this as race. And BTW ... YOU brought this topic up.

[sixes]

Well we dunno for sure if they definitely mean just black people but if they do then they need to cut the crap. Blacks have tried WAY TOO HARD to distinguish themselves from other races. They talk so much about being equal but here they are, segregating THEMSELVES from everything. And this is decades after the big "oppression of blacks". I would seriously like to know how are they gonna keep racism against blacks to a minimum if they keep doing things like this. It makes blacks look like selfish hypocrites. It is amazing how a few people can influence so many. It is like people don't have a mind of their own anymore. I sure hope this wasn't inspired by the words of Kanye West or any other blacks that believe Bush and the gov't is racist.

 

But if this whole thing is just to help BLACKS, then I hope their little fund raiser goes to crap. Because it is definitely racist if they are only helping blacks. Whatever happened to unity? Isn't this why we are called THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA? Not just geographically but society wise? Sure this was not the case in the 60s and 70s but that is for the most prt over and done. Now we are continuing this horrible trend? Do people even sit down and think what their actions make them look like? This whole thing is just getting more asinine by the damn day!

 

 

That is an awesome view point Outlaw . I wish more people of all races were as open minded . It really pisses me off to see anyone set america back to the damn stoneages! More so when they are in high ranking levels of congress! But that is off the subject............grrr .

[WHATEVER]

Whatever,

 

 

And BTW ... YOU brought this topic up.

 

Exactly what crap were you smoking when you read this?..BTW - NO 'eddo' brought this topic up as it is HIS thread! Ive already answered to this thread and Im done - it's over - Ive clarified to all you paranoid people - there's nothing to bitch about - end of story.

[Hugh G. Rekshun]

No, it is simply "Same Old Shit" as in this shit will never end. Just like a big black Energizer bunny. "It goes on, and on, and on, and.........."

[fullauto]

Fire up the ovens! It looks like meat is back on the menu boys!

[eddo]

Exactly what crap were you smoking when you read this?..BTW - NO 'eddo' brought this topic up as it is HIS thread! Ive already answered to this thread and Im done - it's over - Ive clarified to all you paranoid people - there's nothing to bitch about - end of story.

That eddo's a real bastard about stuff like that...

[phreakwars]

Lets all just surf to eBay.

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[WHATEVER]

(Just for the outrageously stupid & gullable people) That little ebay/google search is not actually black people - it's more like a book, video, or simply a product that includes those two words....I just thought I'd explain that quickly before someone said something stupid - saves you the embarrassment.

[Outlaw2747]

(Just for the outrageously stupid & gullable people) That little ebay/google search is not actually black people - it's more like a book, video, or simply a product that includes those two words....I just thought I'd explain that quickly before someone said something stupid - saves you the embarrassment.

 

LMAO!!! Yea, let's just hope someone SERIOUSLY doesn't think that eBay has black people for sale. Then again, think of the things that are actually sold on there...

[Cogito Ergo Sum]

LMAO!!! Yea, let's just hope someone SERIOUSLY doesn't think that eBay has black people for sale. Then again, think of the things that are actually sold on there...

 

Damn...Guess I should put my credit card away then...Damn...