Of course I watched it til the end. I believe that what I'm saying is absolutely part of what the director wanted us to get out of it.

The articles you refer to all have the same flaw. It seems that perhaps you bought the conclusion without understanding the argument. No offense, but you might want to revisit this. There are plenty of articles out there that make it clear that you're intellectually wrong on this issue.

Thank you. Well put.

I guess I disagree with your use of the word 'designed.' It was a more organic process than that. And it will take a more organic process to cleanse us of its accumulated filth. The word wasn't designed, it was used as a weapon. Now we seem to be dead set on designing its use to ONLY be a weapon, for both racist and…

But no one really agrees with those arguments any more. I thought we got past this when Obama said that it's ridiculous to call people out for using the word if the use is appropriate, whatever color you are. It seemed that the argument almost immediately disappeared that whites could NEVER use the word. It was basic…

Yes. He seems incapable of actually giving thought to his own positions.

The argument I've typically made is that in an academic use or in an objective conversation it is intellectually dishonest and infantilizing for all to use the phrase 'the n-word.' Jokes are another matter, something that I just don't feel comfortable doing. But with Maher, I kind of see the point.

I believe you are mistaken about its usage. I believe it is used in academic settings without there ever being even a smidge of intent to offend.

And the offense is….?

You are an offensive and weak minded person. I hope that someday you will find yourself capable of engaging people who slightly disagree with you without becoming a loon.

And occasionally it is. That's one of the saddest effects.

But isn't it the comedian's job to reveal those who take inappropriate offense?

Having a conversation is not trolling. If you don't want your comments to be addressed in any way then perhaps it's best to keep them to yourself. Isn't that your advice for Maher.

Actually, what I think was beautiful about Get Out was that it allowed viewers to experience the paranoia and surrealistic aspect of being a person of color in America.

Or perhaps it suggests a comedian's natural tendency to stir the pot when given the opportunity.

So?

Agreed.

Ever? That seems ridiculous to me. How could that possibly be? Isn't that insulting, to think that people of color can not possibly discern appropriate and non-offensive uses of the word?

But how is it racist to use the word quoting someone in a serious conversation, for instance? It seems that you have a binary attitude to the issue that doesn't allow for any shades of gray. How is that a good argument?

How was he making light?