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Why Barack Obama Is A “Magic Negro”
themoderatevoice.com - 12/31/2008
Why Barack Obama Is A “Magic Negro”
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I’ve been mentally laughing uncontrollably due to the recent re-hashing of the Barack The Magic Negro tune and resulting commentary. I thought the song was funny back then and I still think it is funny. Why would this black guy find the song funny? One, because I have a jailhouse ...

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politico.com - 12/30/2008
'Magic Negro' flap might help Saltsman bid
— politico.com — The controversy surrounding a comedy CD distributed by the RNC chair candidate has not torpedoed his bid and might have inadvertently helped it. (more) 'Magic Negro' flap might help Saltsman bid

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huffingtonpost.com - 12/29/2008
Peter Yarrow: My Response to the Mean-Spirited "Barack the Magic Negro"
— huffingtonpost.com — 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 ... (more) Peter Yarrow: My Response to the Mean-Spirited "Barack ...

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Fox News allows 'magic negro' New Year's message to be broadcast. (video)
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Fox News allows 'magic negro' New Year's message to be broadcast. (video)
— youtube.com — Fox News allows 'magic negro' New Year's message to be broadcast. (more) Fox News allows 'magic negro' New Year's message to be ...

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Stones Cry Out — ... an update on his status. Congolese massacre. Wanna live longer? Be hungry all the time … with the added benefit of course that your longer life will seem longer too. A conversation on porn. Pointing out an essential difficulty with a Greenwaldian talking point. Retiree!? Yah, right. I much prefer, “domestic goddess” for the at-home mom. Mr Obama as Magic Negro from the left. A followup article to the Africa/Christianity ...

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