Jersey Girl wrote:I'm not done yet. This man broke through racial barriers like a frickin' race horse in the 60's. The SIXTIES for god sakes. Maybe you had to be witness to it to "get it" the trajectory of his career juxtaposed with racial tension throughout the country. When racial tensions were at their height, this guy achieved popularity and acceptance like no other African American with the possible exception of musicians. Before Cosby, the only African American's on television were those who perpetuated stereotypes. Cosby came along and shattered the stereotypes.
No, i witnessed it (loved I Spy) - but it does not mean i should worship him for it....nor does it mean he possesses some magical power....in fact, most every person I have known and ever heard of is flawed.
Jersey Girl wrote:And look where he is today. Facing jail time. What a damn shame.
Just about everyone, no actually everyone, facing jail time is a damn shame. Just because a person was not "the first black guy..." does not mean they do not deserve our pity.
Jersey Girl wrote:MeDot mentioned his wife. How she's stood by him, head held high in total denial. Well, I guess that's what happens when you buy into your own status and prestige. When you buy into your superstardom, ignore the signs or think your bank account can shut people up, and think you married an untouchable god.
yeah, because poor white women never 'stand by their man".
Jersey Girl wrote:Well, he's not. He's a convicted criminal, a pervert, a serial rapist.
he was only convicted of assault against one woman...that does not make him a serial rapist...or even a singular rapist.
Jersey Girl wrote:He had positively everything a man could ever hope to have in life. The sick bastard.
So it is not sick if you don't have everything a man could ever hope for?
Jersey Girl wrote:I wonder if Trump is paying attention?
geez...just one thread free from hair-fire would be nice.