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brassmonkey · 07-06-2014, 07:04 PM

A local paper is making national headlines thanks to a questionable word choice in one of its own news headlines.

The West View News, a monthly paper in New York?s West Village with a circulation of around 20,000, ran an op-ed from author James Lincoln Collier titled ?N----r in the White House.?

If the headline wasn't strange and shocking enough, the New York Post reports that the op-ed is actually a pro-Obama piece, in which Collier argues that, "far right voters hate Obama because he is black."

The Post included a photo of the article headline in its piece with the offending language blurred out.

The West View News ran an opposing view column below Collier?s piece by African American columnist Alvin Hall titled, "This headline offends me."

"The decision to use this headline feels misguided to me," Hall writes. "I don?t see how its use benefits anyone, but I do feel all too clearly how it deeply offends me."

It?s not the first time Collier, 86, has stoked controversy through his use of the N-word in publication. His 1981 historical novel Jump Ship to Freedom (co-written with his brother) uses the word repeatedly in its text. It was reportedly taken down from the shelves from several libraries over the years.

So, why did the paper decide to run a headline with such a controversial, and many might say, unnecessary, word choice? It might just come down to little more than a strange case of journalistic rivalry.

West View News editor George Capsis says Collier convinced him to use the word over objections from the paper?s editorial staff.

?In this article, however, Jim reminded me that the New York Times avoids using the word which convinced me that West View should,? Capsis says in an explanation published in the paper and reported by The Post.

The West View News has not formally responded to questions about the editorial and did not run a copy of it on its website.

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Dvae · 07-06-2014, 07:09 PM

The N-word is used repeatedly in rap songs. Where are your bitchin' threads on that?

L-Pink · 07-06-2014, 07:22 PM

I'm appalled, African American N----r would be the correct term. I'm canceling my subscription.

Seth Manson · 07-06-2014, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dvae

The N-word is used repeatedly in rap songs. Where are your bitchin' threads on that?

Most fucking awesome post ever made

Seth Manson · 07-07-2014, 05:35 PM

^^ threadkiller

brassmonkey · 07-07-2014, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth Manson

^^ threadkiller

you think its ok? id make him say sorry and his bloodline would go poof

Dvae · 07-07-2014, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth Manson

Most fucking awesome post ever made

I'm sure theres even some that call Obama a ni**er. Does that upset the OP? apparently not.

brassmonkey · 07-07-2014, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dvae

I'm sure theres even some that call Obama a ni**er. Does that upset the OP? apparently not.

you are an angry person

Seth Manson · 07-07-2014, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by brassmonkey

you think its ok? id make him say sorry and his bloodline would go poof

I'm not sure what you are asking. But I've always felt that if white people shouldnt say the N-word, then neither should anyone else. Spelling it slightly different and inferring that it has a different meaning when said by black people but attacking anyone else that says it, will never be accepted and just causes further racial divide.

It's either right, or it's wrong.

1215 · 07-07-2014, 09:32 PM

Why do we call it the n word? If someone calls you a fat Jew, they don't say "j word" - I think people make the word worse than it really is. People here use it towards people who annoy them, regardless of color. Kinda like how males call each other fag for doing something stupid. They aren't an actual dick sucker, it's just another way words have evolved.

Stop saying "n word" and just say the word you wanna say.

Seth Manson · 07-07-2014, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 1215

Why do we call it the n word? If someone calls you a fat Jew, they don't say "j word" - I think people make the word worse than it really is. People here use it towards people who annoy them, regardless of color. Kinda like how males call each other fag for doing something stupid. They aren't an actual dick sucker, it's just another way words have evolved.

Stop saying "n word" and just say the word you wanna say.

Because it's filtered here.

1215 · 07-07-2014, 10:38 PM

ohhhhhhhhh,,,,gotcha.

Barry-xlovecam · 07-08-2014, 04:36 AM

It's a cheap publicity shot to sell newspapers and an embarrassment.

mineistaken · 07-08-2014, 06:43 AM

Don't worry, OP, liberal and PC guilter media will crucify him.

07-06-2014, 07:04 PM	#1
brassmonkey Pay It Forward Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Yo Mama House Posts: 77,176	Newspaper runs headline referring to President Obama as N-word A local paper is making national headlines thanks to a questionable word choice in one of its own news headlines. The West View News, a monthly paper in New York?s West Village with a circulation of around 20,000, ran an op-ed from author James Lincoln Collier titled ?N----r in the White House.? If the headline wasn't strange and shocking enough, the New York Post reports that the op-ed is actually a pro-Obama piece, in which Collier argues that, "far right voters hate Obama because he is black." The Post included a photo of the article headline in its piece with the offending language blurred out. The West View News ran an opposing view column below Collier?s piece by African American columnist Alvin Hall titled, "This headline offends me." "The decision to use this headline feels misguided to me," Hall writes. "I don?t see how its use benefits anyone, but I do feel all too clearly how it deeply offends me." It?s not the first time Collier, 86, has stoked controversy through his use of the N-word in publication. His 1981 historical novel Jump Ship to Freedom (co-written with his brother) uses the word repeatedly in its text. It was reportedly taken down from the shelves from several libraries over the years. So, why did the paper decide to run a headline with such a controversial, and many might say, unnecessary, word choice? It might just come down to little more than a strange case of journalistic rivalry. West View News editor George Capsis says Collier convinced him to use the word over objections from the paper?s editorial staff. ?In this article, however, Jim reminded me that the New York Times avoids using the word which convinced me that West View should,? Capsis says in an explanation published in the paper and reported by The Post. The West View News has not formally responded to questions about the editorial and did not run a copy of it on its website. full article... __________________ TRUMP 2025 KEKAW!!! - The Laken Riley Act Is Law! DACA ENDED - SUPPORT AZ HCR 2060 52R - email: brassballz-at-techie.com

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