Joe Rogan apologises for using N-word and racist Planet of the Apes story

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(02-08-2022, 03:06 PM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: Racist tropes exist about literally every single ethnicity, and within those ethnicities nationalities as well (I could go into this among Mexico/Central American countries for literally hours).  If you're familiar with any of them, and if you're a living human who either leaves their home or has TV/internet access you are, you're going to naturally make those mental connections.  This isn't even a conscious process.  Pointing out the connection, or speaking on it, does not mean the person speaking is racist.  Also, making a racial joke is not inherently racist, comedy has always been about needling each other over our small differences.  I guess this is mostly a long winded way of saying intent is extremely important.  If Joe Rogan is racist he's done an outstanding job, for decades, of concealing his anti-black racism from his black friends and colleagues.  

Did you quote me to agree with me? Because I didn't call Joe racist. Or if I did, I didn't intend to. It sounds like you agree that a lot of things like this are due to systemic, societal racism ingrained in our society rather than the personal thoughts of Joe.