Misc Texas County Official calls Term 'Black Hole' racist - Page 2

Deberg_1990 · 08:35 AM

Good lord, when will this insanity end???? How about we just get rid of the word "Black"?

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,380143,00.html

DALLAS — What do "black hole," "angel food cake," and "devil's food cake" have in common?

They're all racist terms, says a Dallas County, Texas, official.

A county commissioners' meeting this week over traffic tickets turned into a tense discussion over race when one commissioner said the county's collections office was like a certain astronomical phenomenon.

"It sounds like Central Collections has become a black hole," Commissioner Kenneth Mayfield, who is white, said during the Monday meeting.

One black official demanded an apology, and Commissioner John Wiley Price, who also is black, said that type of language is unacceptable.

At the meeting, Mayfield said he intended his comments to be taken in the context of the scientific meaning, and became upset that he was being misunderstood.

In astronomy, the term black hole refers to a star that has collapsed upon itself, creating something so dense and small that it does not have any physical properties besides a gravitational force so great that even light cannot escape its pull.

Later, Price told MyFOXdfw.com that he believed it and other terms were racist.

"So if it's 'angel food cake,' it's white. If it's 'devil's food cake,' it's black. If you're the 'black sheep of the family,' then you gotta be bad, you know. 'White sheep,' you're okay. You know?" Price said.

Price said people should watch their words when it comes to stereotypes.

"I think people should always be careful. You know, I'm okay if I'm 'bartering' with you. ... But if I try to 'Jew you down,' Oooooh. Is that racist? I thought it meant the same thing? No, maybe it doesn't."

The world-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking might have a solution to the problem over perception of the astronomical term. He refers to the phenomenon as "a singularity."

Here is the video of the meeting:

http://www.townhall.com/video/FoxLoc...0710johnwiley1

Deberg_1990 · 08-02-2008, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by milkman

Repost?

That's a black mark for DeBerg.

Forgive me guys.

Definately a black day in Chiefsplanet history.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 08-02-2008, 03:06 PM

Heh.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JMDeiM2M2E"]YouTube - Code Black[/ame]

Otter · 08-02-2008, 03:07 PM

How do these people look at themselves in the morning without wanting to suck on a .44 gun barrel and have a monkey pull the trigger?

Good Lord, have some dignity.

Frazod · 08-02-2008, 03:18 PM

I sure hope the earth is never devoured by an African-American hole.

Fairplay · 08-02-2008, 03:26 PM

The CNN series "Black in America"

had staggering statistics on the black race in America. I mean they were totally exposed.

These statistics compared to the other races on crime, single mothers, drug usage, prison ratio, education, drop out rate...just on and on.

It was basically telling African Americans what they are doing to themselves, hear that wutamuss? With black Americans on the program saying that the black community needs to change. Things will not change unless we change they said.

I 100 percent agree with that statement.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 08-02-2008, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fairplay

The CNN series "Black in America"

had staggering statistics on the black race in America. I mean they were totally exposed.

These statistics compared to the other races on crime, single mothers, drug usage, prison ratio, education, drop out rate...just on and on.

It was basically telling African Americans what they are doing to themselves, hear that wutamuss? With black Americans on the program saying that the black community needs to change. Things will not change unless we change they said.

I 100 percent agree with that statement.

I could be wrong, but everything I've ever heard from Roger agrees with that assessment, that some members of the black community are doing it to themselves. He's all for personal responsibility.

Did I miss something? Or am I completely, 100% off base?

teedubya · 08-02-2008, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fairplay

The CNN series "Black in America"

had staggering statistics on the black race in America. I mean they were totally exposed.

These statistics compared to the other races on crime, single mothers, drug usage, prison ratio, education, drop out rate...just on and on.

It was basically telling African Americans what they are doing to themselves, hear that MicJones? With black Americans on the program saying that the black community needs to change. Things will not change unless we change they said.

I 100 percent agree with that statement.

FYP

**J Diddy** · 08-02-2008, 04:02 PM

Dammit

I've tried to keep racism from my kids minds.

Unfortunately, he got a black crayola and put it on a piece of paper.

I thought it was a scene from night turns out he painted the page with racism.

last I heard he's getting sued and everyone is to boycott darkness

**OnTheWarpath15** · 08-02-2008, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ari Chi3fs

FYP

Bingo.

Case of mistaken identity?

wutamess · 08-02-2008, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

I could be wrong, but everything I've ever heard from Roger agrees with that assessment, that some members of the black community are doing it to themselves. He's all for personal responsibility.

Did I miss something? Or am I completely, 100% off base?

Actually, you're 100% ON BASE.
He's an idiot that (unsuccessfully) tries to get my panties in a bunch. I ignore his idiotic posts because he's too dumb to realize that I'm for what he's for.

So as in the words of Jay-Z, I stick with...
"Don't argue with fools because people from a distance can't tell who is who".

**KcMizzou** · 08-02-2008, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wutamess

Actually, you're 100% ON BASE.
He's an idiot that (unsuccessfully) tries to get my panties in a bunch. I ignore his idiotic posts because he's too dumb to realize that I'm for what he's for.

So as in the words of Jay-Z, I stick with...
"Don't argue with fools because people from a distance can't tell who is who".

"Never argue with an idiot. They'll drag you down to their level, and beat you with experience."

wutamess · 08-02-2008, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Diddy

Dammit

I've tried to keep racism from my kids minds.

Unfortunately, he got a black crayola and put it on a piece of paper.

I thought it was a scene from night turns out he painted the page with racism.

last I heard he's getting sued and everyone is to boycott darkness

DARKNESS IS SPREADING!!!

JuicesFlowing · 08-02-2008, 05:15 PM

THE OAKLAND RAIDERS ARE RACISTS!!!!!!!!!!

wutamess · 08-02-2008, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JuicesFlowing

THE OAKLAND RAIDERS ARE RACISTS!!!!!!!!!!

That's originally what I thought it was about until I read about Texas. Didn't read past that point.

JuicesFlowing · 08-02-2008, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wutamess

That's originally what I thought it was about until I read about Texas. Didn't read past that point.

Me too, actually. Any excuse to dump on Oakland works for me though.

08-02-2008, 08:26 AM
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3914454	Texas County Official calls Term 'Black Hole' racist Good lord, when will this insanity end???? How about we just get rid of the word "Black"? http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,380143,00.html DALLAS — What do "black hole," "angel food cake," and "devil's food cake" have in common? They're all racist terms, says a Dallas County, Texas, official. A county commissioners' meeting this week over traffic tickets turned into a tense discussion over race when one commissioner said the county's collections office was like a certain astronomical phenomenon. "It sounds like Central Collections has become a black hole," Commissioner Kenneth Mayfield, who is white, said during the Monday meeting. One black official demanded an apology, and Commissioner John Wiley Price, who also is black, said that type of language is unacceptable. At the meeting, Mayfield said he intended his comments to be taken in the context of the scientific meaning, and became upset that he was being misunderstood. In astronomy, the term black hole refers to a star that has collapsed upon itself, creating something so dense and small that it does not have any physical properties besides a gravitational force so great that even light cannot escape its pull. Later, Price told MyFOXdfw.com that he believed it and other terms were racist. "So if it's 'angel food cake,' it's white. If it's 'devil's food cake,' it's black. If you're the 'black sheep of the family,' then you gotta be bad, you know. 'White sheep,' you're okay. You know?" Price said. Price said people should watch their words when it comes to stereotypes. "I think people should always be careful. You know, I'm okay if I'm 'bartering' with you. ... But if I try to 'Jew you down,' Oooooh. Is that racist? I thought it meant the same thing? No, maybe it doesn't." The world-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking might have a solution to the problem over perception of the astronomical term. He refers to the phenomenon as "a singularity." Here is the video of the meeting: http://www.townhall.com/video/FoxLoc...0710johnwiley1 Last edited by Deberg_1990; 08-02-2008 at 08:35 AM..
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