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Pen-Elayne on the Web — ... The stuffiness is all but gone; only a bit of a cough remains. Glad I stayed in most of the weekend. Say, did you know (via Samhita at Feministing) that racism is over? Just ask Peter Yarrow... ...
Child Molester Reacts in Horror to 'Barack the Magic Negro'
JammieWearingFool —
... has been dredged up for the 37th time and the nation reacts in feigned horror, none other than Peter Yarrow , author of the original song has crawled out from under his rock. The sending of a Christmas greeting by Chip Saltsman to the members of the Republican National Committee that includes a recording of the so-called parody, "Barack the Magic Negro" is not only offensive, it is shocking and saddening in the extreme. It flies in the face of America's deeply held hope for a new era in which common ground and mutual respect characterize the exchanges between our national ...
Musician Slams Controversial RNC Race Parody
News —
... which the controversial parody "Barack the Magic Negro" was based said it is "unimaginable" that Chip Saltsman, the Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman candidate, would seriously be considered for that job. "The sending of a Christmas greeting by Chip Saltsman to the members of the Republican National Committee that includes a recording of the so-called parody, 'Barack the Magic Negro' is not only offensive, it is shocking and saddening in the extreme," musician Peter Yarrow wrote in a blog on the Huffington Post. The parody, written by conservative satirist Paul ...
Puff the Magic Dragon Offended by 'Barack the Magic Negro' Song, President-elect Not So Much
Political Punch —
... -- every comment made about me. You know, the -- you know, what Rush does is entertainment, and although it's probably not something that I listen to much, I don't -- ""But you said not every day, so you do listen a little then, and why wouldn't you?" Smith interrupted."I don't mind, I don't mind, I don't mind folks poking fun at me," Obama said. "That's part of the job."Others mind, of course, including the co-writer of the original "Puff the Magic Dragon" song, Peter Yarrow, who writes in today's Huffington Post :"I and my co-writer of 'Puff,' Lenny Lipton, have been eagerly ...
Ancient And Pathetic Liberal Moron Alert
Riehl World View —
Oh, just how rich is this? Old morons never die, they just fade away until someone gives them a new soapbox at HuffPo.
The sending of a Christmas greeting by Chip Saltsman to the members of the Republican National Committee that includes a recording of the so-called parody, “Barack the Magic Negro” is not only offensive, it is shocking and saddening in the extreme. It flies in the face of America’s deeply held hope for a new era in which common ground and mutual respect characterize the exchanges between our national leaders.
I and ...
Remainders: Magic
Ben Smith's Blog —
Fipp Avlon warns that Republican tone-deafness on race could "destroy" the party.
"Puff" author Peter Yarrow isn't happy.
Tapper explains the joke.
The RNC plans a forum.
Gawker comes out against Caroline. (Which seems like a bad move, businesswise.)
Rahm will resign January 2, and 11 vie to replace him.
And Crowley finds yet more reason to fret about Afghanistan.
The “Barack the Magic Negro” controversy
Sister Toldjah —
... , explaining that the song itself is not racist (nor is it “mean-spirited” for that matter) and that in fact the idea for it came from the liberally biased LA Times in an ...
More 'Magic Negro' Reactions
Politics Daily —
Filed under: Republicans, GaffesThis one from an actual Black person with a megaphone explaining why she, as an African American, would be offended: And this from the co-writer of "Puff the Magic Dragon" - Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary (via HuffPo): The sending of a Christmas greeting by Chip Saltsman to the members of the Republican National Committee that includes a recording of the so-called parody, "Barack the Magic Negro" is not only offensive, it is shocking and ...
Lest There Be Any Doubt About Fox News’ Racist Agenda And Demographics…
News Hounds —
... Negro” – a black person who is gentle and helpful to white folks – in other words, a non threatening black. David Ehrenstein, the author, speculated that Obama’s appeal to whites could be a function of the “magic Negro” persona. The song, however, is sung from the perspective of a black politician who, in crude, shouted ebonics, is protesting Obama as not being a legitimate black politician. The writer of the song upon which the melody of the "parody" is based (Puff the Magic Dragon), Peter Yarrow of the great Peter, Paul, and Mary group (who sang at the famous “I have a dream” ...
