The Wanda Sykes debate
There is a big controversy over the fact that Wanda Sykes called Rush Limbaugh the 20th Sept. 11 hijacker who missed his flight because of his Oxycontin addiction. I’ve heard a number of talking heads complaining about her comments being too harsh and mean and I find their comments laughable. Limbaugh just got a little taste of his own medicine. Below are just a few Rush Limbaugh quotes:
- I mean, let’s face it, we didn’t have slavery in this country for over 100 years because it was a bad thing. Quite the opposite: slavery built the South. I’m not saying we should bring it back; I’m just saying it had its merits. For one thing, the streets were safer after dark.
- Look, let me put it to you this way: the NFL all too often looks like a game between the Bloods and the Crips without any weapons. There, I said it.
- They’re 12 percent of the population. Who the hell cares?
- I think the media has been very desirous that a black quarterback do well. They’re interested in black coaches and black quarterbacks doing well. I think there’s a little hope invested in McNabb and he got a lot of credit for the performance of his team that he really didn’t deserve.
Did Sykes go over the line? That’s for each person to decide….as for me, I just really don’t care. Rush pretty much deserves whatever he gets.




May 11th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
As long as wanda can take the backlash, then she did not go over the line. The line is where each person can defend themselves INTELLIGENTLY. SO that remains to be seen. I’m not sure that attacks on one’s health,( ie: hoping they get kidney cancer or whatever she said) is MATURE, but who am I to judge.
It will be fun to watch it play out.
Sage Reply:
May 11th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
I don’t know that maturity is a hallmark of any comedian.
AliSilver Reply:
May 11th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
OMG i used a ” IS” where I shoulda put a “ARE”…..
I see it. I know it. attacks plural = ARE, not is.
They don’t call me a dropout for nothing
AliSilver Reply:
May 11th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
OMG
I just did it again. I used A “IS” where I shoulda put AN IS
Blogging is so complicated ! :’(
May 11th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
I personally don’t care a wit for either of them, so they can take it to the streets in a brawl if they wanna
May 11th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Well then I’ll rephrase. I don’t find it FUNNY to wish ill on another person’s health. Had she said she hopes his ratings tank he loses his mansion, etc…. I get. But I just find the other kinda ……well UGLY ! If you or I said that about our neighbor whom we may despise, our mama’s would say SHAME ON YOU! See what I mean… ?
Sage Reply:
May 11th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
I think she used that particular expression because of the fact Rush said he hoped Obama failed….but yeah, I get what you are saying. Comedians are seldom extremely nice.
May 11th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
And I know I know her face, but where is wanda from? DId she used to be on a soap opera or a deodorant commercial or what ?
Sage Reply:
May 11th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
She had a show on t.v. for awhile but I don’t remember the name of it. She’s on Leno’s show a lot as well.
May 11th, 2009 at 7:20 pm
OH SAGE :O:O:O
Your boy’s winning american idol !
It’s official now!
Sage Reply:
May 11th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
???
AliSilver Reply:
May 12th, 2009 at 7:11 am
Yesterday I was looking at the trading wire. The most heavily bet ‘current event’ right now is your boy winning american idol and they are NEVER wrong. Then this morning I see simon says he’ll win too…….so it’s a done deal !
Congrats! I never watched it, but you’re over the moon on him, so I guess he’s got talent !
Sage Reply:
May 12th, 2009 at 11:42 am
Cool….let’s hope they are right. I saw Simon say he had his money on Adam.
May 11th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Rather, he WILL be the winner!
May 11th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Wanda Sykes was wonderful. It’s about time Limbaugh got a taste of his own medicine.