In Texas Watemelons are often sold by the side of the Road by people of all colors. Dan Rather is from Texas. His reference is uniquely Texan, and thus doesn't make sense to those who never lived in the state.
For people from Texas selling watermelons in summer is supereasy and thus if you can't sell them in Summer you're a terrible salesperson.
For people from elsewhere it sounds racist, because Watermelon in is thought of as a Black thing. Everyone enjoys watermelon in Texas.
I have watched Dan Rather for 25 years. He is not a Racist. Far from it. Your vicious remark, based on his use of the term 'watermelon' apparently, Is plain childish. S illy. You are not a star. Nothing creative about what you have done here. Nothing bright. Nothing noteworthy, It's plain irresponsible. Sorry. Try again later. Try... cute pets or something as a topic.
@Dmasterman Robert Byrd comes to mind and he did head a branch of the KKK. Show me where the 'left' has done good by the African American?
Personally I think he made a major gaff but I'm not sure that he's a racist, I wonder how goofy everyone would get if Rush Limbaugh said the same thing?
he's trying to be folksy while pointing out that Obama has not sold government-run health care to the majority of Americans - he said "he couldn't sell watermelons if you gave him the state trooper to flag down the traffic".
Mr "Deepstarr" how bout you let all of the people have whatever opinion their reason would dictate ... sorta like FREE SPEECH. Your professor can't go with you into the real world so, how bout you learn some method of communication that doesn't involve some Marxist speech code designed to short-circuit reason. Fight like a damn man.
You're too emotional and you're making ridiculous assumptions. I'm not "a mister", you're probably not black and I bet the person that posted this video isn't black. I think only a black person could to tell you whether or not they were offended and Dan Rather is racist. You're not in the position to give your stupid opinion...so calm down clown.
This is deplorable! I mean...how could this have happened!!??!!?? Oh my god!!!!!!! Inexplicable!! Unforgivable!! ....um...I am not speaking about this video..but rather how I let my grilled cheese sandwich burn to a crisp.
@PositiveLastAction LOL! no kidding. How is this vid racist!? Cause he said watermelon? Man where I'm from you don't see black people selling watermelons, you see mexicans selling watermelons. And so what!
There is a huge double standard in this country regarding race with the left and the right. What if Beck or Limbaugh would have made the same statement? There would be hell to pay.
He said watermelon and this conservative asshole that posted this video labeled Dan racist. How about you let black people determine if he's a racist? lol
I heard him say watermelon, I'm not deaf. I just can't tell what he's saying once that fucker interrupts him, but everyone here seems to know what he said..... what the fuck?
I'm black, and I must confess; every time I see a watermelon, my mouth waters. So what? Look at his whole body of work. He is not racist!! In fact, Glen Beck never made watermelon references, but I bet more people of color trust Him over Beck. Again, look at the whole body of work.
that's not racist, just because mention black people and watermelons in he same sentence doesn't mean your racist. he may or may not be racist but i'm basing that statement
To me the point is not if Rather is racist or not. It's the way the general media glossed over the comment to make it go away. You have to admit that If ANY conservative, Beck, Rush, Palin, Romney, etc, would have said this, Al Sharpton and the like would be after their head. It would be all over the news 24/7.
Look, I'm generally a centrist but the fact that this was ignored by the general media draws a big question mark to people like me. Is the media biased towards liberals? Looks so.
@islandhopper08 Of course it's biased. If you're not liberal, or miraculously objective it's obvious. There have been great books written and credible studies (Agenda-Setting Theory by McCombs & Shaw). The problem is if something is aligned with your belief you're convinced it's center.
I AM A RACIST HATER I hate all races. They are a disappointment. They have destroyed this planet, killed and tortured each other and many animal species who are the most innocent and do not deserve any interaction humans who are basically a spreading fungus.
Look at japan. They slaughter magnificent whales and dolphins
with no remorse. Many other countries are just as bad in their own way.
What's not to hate here??
Money and greed wins as usual, earth loses, and nothing changes.
I'm not sure what u mean by time to move to England. England has a government controlled health care system, which Obama is trying to become a little more like England. Plus England is becoming more of a Islamist state with sharia law for Muslims. Time for the world to wake up to all the religious bull and take care of itself.
I rather go to a country with an already established and working health care system. I'm not personally a fan of universal health care, but hey at least the English have nice accents.
Dan is not a racist. He didnt say Nigger, Muther F'er, Welfare, Handouts, Cotton Pickers, Chittlins, Burr Heads, Jungle Bunnies, Spear Chunkers, or Democrats.
He's not racist. Obama is the "Black Jimmy Carter". Total FAILURE! I would not trust Obama ( Barry Soetoro) with a BB Gun. The only People who think Obama is doing a great job are the same People who really think O.J was "setup".
Racism? LMFAO.But blacks can make movies about how dumb white people are and no racism there.Get a fcking life Lib idiots.STFU and do not forget to support the ACLU now.Oh a white person said blacks like okra,he must be racist.....IDIOTS Get a Life.
Chris Mathews sucks and so does his show, and that is the reason this soundbite isn't getting more press. Nobody watched it becasue they don't care for Mathews, let alone Rather.
Watermelons are commonly sold by the roadside, so saying that Obama 'couldn't sell watermelons if you gave him a state trooper to flag down the traffic' is simply a colorful way of saying that he's not an effective salesman -- nothing more.
Yes, because mentioning watermelon in the same sentence as you mention a black person is a truly pernicious form of racism and a worthy cause for all of you self-righteous dummies to practice your craft.
lmao I saw no racism here only a foolish comment made by a dried up has been is all. Whites love watermelon as much as or even more than blacks! This is not racism only the stereotype is...
Everybody Sing: My dog's better than your dog, my dog's better than yours. My dog's better 'cause she eats Kennel Rations, my dog's better than yours.
rush limbaugh is not a racist, i gather that if you say that you have never listened to his show. You just listen to excerpts put out by the media that are designed to make him look that way. He hates big government that's it. In fact one of his best friends who calls the show all the time is a black preacher who is a former NFL player.
The Eric Massa story and this story should scare America how they are trying so hard to control what you hear and what you can not hear in the media, thank god for this internet or we would have NO knowledge of the ramped corruption in the White House and Congress and all departments of the govt.
It's obvious Dan Rather wanted Hillary Clinton to be President.
Now if Rush Limbaugh or Sean Hannity would have made the watermelon comment there is no doubt the New Black Panther Boys and Al Sharpton would be calling for them to be fired.
Can you believe the power behind trying to bury this story? It is barely heard anywhere, this may be the only video posted anywhere when it should be HEADLINE NEWS, as you said if Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity or Glenn Beck said this, the would be FIRED IMMEDIATELY. Makes me sick the left media in this country. NBC and WH now sending letters to all members of senate not to go to the Drudge report because they will get a virus. LIE, just trying to control information.
rush limbaugh has said racist things and never got fired. and glenn beck raped and murdered a little girl in 1990. look it up. glenn beck also called all the victims of 9-11 "scumbags" look that up too.
Do you realize that calling Rather's remark 'racist' is racist in itslef? You are implying that because Obama is black, it is racist to compare him to a watermelon salesmen. You are enforcing racial stereotypes by labeling Rather's remark racist.
@Zaquille Total Bullshit!!! The panel knew that he was about to go into a racist rant so they cut him off. EVERYBODY!!!!! knows that watermelon, chicken, etc is synonymous with racial stereotypical thinking. I'm officially offended.
As I said, that is ENFORCING a stereotype. Do you really think that even if Dan Rather was racist, he would broadcast it on national TV like that? Not only that, but if you notice, he was giving hypothetical situations of what Obama's opponents would say, so if the things he said seemed racist, those weren't meant to be his own words.
@Zaquille - Maybe not Racist but white people need to word themselves properly before they talk this would be like a Black man getting on TV and saying the Jews love Gold because there last name is Gold stein. he could have said anything but Watermelon he could could have said he "Cannot sell canes to a blind man". stop with the chicken and watermelon references.
I am blind and that is demeaning to me. He could have said can't sell ice to an Eskimo! or pour sand out of a boot if the directions were written on the bottom! or Shine Bushes shoes! or ...well you get the picture, right?
I actually said the same exact thing in my video response. It might not be the best choice of words when there are obviously people who will scream that it is racist, but I don't think the remark is actually racist.
I haven't seen Chris Matthews squirm like this, since he got that "thrill" up his leg !!! If Obama really can't sell watermelons, maybe Oprah could help him out !!! She has experience with, "Big Ol' Floppy Melons". Then again, maybe Obama should just stick with selling, what he knows best; BULL SHIT !!!
I was only kidding, dmathew. My point was, the Republicans who are hate-filled are becoming the Tea Party. That's why I said I'd join you (not that I'm a Republican) Get it? In other words, they're becoming one in the same. Jesus. Both parties are falling apart. If you want to believe your party will reign triumphant, fine. If you want to believe that the Dems are now stronger since Obama took office, fine.
dmathew. O'Keefe will do easy time and come out a hero in some circles. The damage done to him will be nothing compared to what he did to ACORN, as much as you might want to deny that it wasn't hurt. It's interesting that you're focusing on the TEA Party, whatever that's supposed to be, while the party in power with majorities in the Senate and the House is coming apart. Maybe you think it's gotten stronger since Obama took office? Is that it? All the dropouts and lost elections are illusory?
Get your White House Watermelons here! Insurance, Finance, Autos, Energy, Health Care! We got 'em all here! Gimee more of your taxes to do it with and then we'll sell you anything you want!
You're right dmathew. ACORN just lost funding, credibility, lucrative national census contracts and any future political contacts . ACORN has not been charged with any "crimes" because it's decentralized and no one person is culpable for its corruption and mismanagement. That's okay by me. It's just been rendered ineffectual, like you.
I like how chrissy cuts him offf before he sunk himself any deeper. Also like how danny thinks healthcare deform will pass. It won't. And how he thinks Republicans need to sell the idea that obama is ineffectual. They don't. obama does that for them. And Independents can see that for themselves.
Dan Rather "Obama couldn't sell watermelons if u gave him the state trooper to flag down the traffic" LMFAO THIS IS GREAT STUFF, I WILL MAKE SURE IT GETS OUT, the left is trying so hard to bury this story, IM not going to let em.
dmathew1024 LOL James O'Keefe the American HERO going to jail? Not if I or 70% of this country is on the jury. NO WAY NO HOW. You should be champion these two American Heros of journalism. They are the only ones we have left besides Glenn Beck.
@HerosComment Ditto. Did you catch the NYTimes comparing O'Keefe to "political operatives" working for political parties manufacturing dirty tricks. The country's "paper of record" wants to cast him as an dirty tricks operative rather than as an investigative reporter. The rag couldn't abandon its Messiah or the party it supports by giving O'Keefe credit for blowing the lid off a corrupt insidious organization. O'Keefe just did what those hacks, or Chris and Dan Blather, could never do.
Chris Matthews MSNBC Obama has been pissing on your leg and telling you its raining, do you still get that warm fuzzy feeling while it's dripping down your leg?
Dan Rather "Obama couldn't sell watermelons if u gave him the state trooper to flag down the traffic" LMFAO
I did not hear the last part of that Watermelon thingy until today, that is so funny. Chris Idiot Matthews cut him off because he loves the warm fuzzy feeling he gets when Obama pisses on his leg. FOOL.
stop makin excuses for this man. he said what he meant.he probably tells his friends obama couldn't sell watermelons to ni****s he just cleaned it up for tv
@dmathew-Liberals/socialists/communists/cumguzzlers, such as you, *may* be a little biased because he brought down ACORN. Meanwhile, Dan Rather can talk fried chicken, watermelon, and humping "white womens" all day and you give him a pass. You are a racist; Obama lied, people died; no justice, no peace; jibbedy, jabbedy and a rat-a-tat-tat. Dicksucking racist homophobe.
Mitchblatt1...do some research on freed slaves in the south, how they earned income, caricatures of the black man in the 20's and 30's cartoons, caricatures of the black man in early television and movies. Find out what they did with the 40 acres and a mule.
dmathew1024...no he won't. You need to quit listening to the Olberman hyperbole and do a little more research on O'Keefe's alleged transgression. You are way off base. Go get the facts so that you won't make another ignorant statement. You can say O'Keefe is an idiot...but the rest of what you say is ill informed hyperbole.
"he's also very articulate", quite a compliment....by the way, the magic negro song was a farce on an article written by David Ehrenstein, read up my man...i hope that didn't sound prejudice/racist/white? or whatever your assuming I am
your right, I don't know that idiot (I know that) is a racist, I changed the title/headline whatever, but, I do know that if I was talking about a salesman's ability, reaching for a way to get my point across, it probably would not be comparing him to somebody selling watermelons by the side of the road....but cheer up critic you might be right
This is hilarious how Chris Matthews interrupts him knowing this is poor taste at best.
If you don't think there is a double standard: Although the two have not yet been charged, police said each was arrested for felony tampering. The pair also would be subject to enhanced penalties under state hate crimes laws.
Their crime :
Mizzou officials said the incident happened early Friday morning when cotton balls were found on the ground in front of the Black Culture Center.
EVERYONE TAPE THIS WITH YOUR CAM OR DOWNLOAD IT, this will be taken down soon, I don't know who has this kind of power but the White House, but its happening folks and it should scare the hell out of you.
Yes people tape this with your cam, I am not sure how to download, some powerful forces were trying to keep this video hidden today, that is one scary thing that the whole internet is being monitored, only one video can get up, I am sure this one will be down soon. TAPE IT, KEEP POSTING IT EVERYONE. Watch Glenn Beck and Fox News, Rush Limbaugh.
they sell watermelon in texas
FlyinSpaghettiMnstr7 4 months ago
In Texas Watemelons are often sold by the side of the Road by people of all colors. Dan Rather is from Texas. His reference is uniquely Texan, and thus doesn't make sense to those who never lived in the state.
For people from Texas selling watermelons in summer is supereasy and thus if you can't sell them in Summer you're a terrible salesperson.
For people from elsewhere it sounds racist, because Watermelon in is thought of as a Black thing. Everyone enjoys watermelon in Texas.
khaos124 10 months ago
do some people not like watermelon?
1999CAPONE 1 year ago
that is jsut an expression, fuck anyone who calls him racist
aweiss 1 year ago
@aweiss What if he would have said "HE COULDN'T SELL FRIED CHICKEN TO A DUCK?"
TheDEMSUCK 1 year ago
LOL...Priceless!!
cincfrag 1 year ago
cute pet, that's what a gov't run by the left thinks of you...i agree this wasn't creative or bright, but, that applies to dan also
thecomparicy 1 year ago
Did you no the first black pres wasJOHN HANSEN in1781
ccsexy32056 1 year ago
show me anybody of any color, who doesnt like fried chicken or watermelon
abcliqor 1 year ago
Japanese
cv9113366 1 year ago
LOL!!!
PornDawgDaddy 1 year ago
lol, couldnt sell watermelons. this video is just win
abcliqor 1 year ago
Untrue, the only thing Back guys have is AIDS. Have fun with that
cv9113366 1 year ago
Obama can't sell watermelons because he sounds white. At least that's what senator harry reid told me.
zefallafez 1 year ago
MSM Double standard at the minimum and Dan Rather needs to go away...... his diaper is starting to smell.
How many African-Americans does Danny Boy have on his staff? Glenn Beck as a few.
blummedia 1 year ago
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I though Jeneane Giraffolo was the example as to be a leftest defender of Whites.
Dmasterman 1 year ago
I have watched Dan Rather for 25 years. He is not a Racist. Far from it. Your vicious remark, based on his use of the term 'watermelon' apparently, Is plain childish. S illy. You are not a star. Nothing creative about what you have done here. Nothing bright. Nothing noteworthy, It's plain irresponsible. Sorry. Try again later. Try... cute pets or something as a topic.
asaieast 1 year ago
Why not say "he couldn't sell an igloo to an Eskimo"....I think that's what he was trying to say. Instead he made a massive Freudian slip.
jethangar 1 year ago
Can leftists be racist?
Dmasterman 1 year ago
@Dmasterman Robert Byrd comes to mind and he did head a branch of the KKK. Show me where the 'left' has done good by the African American?
Personally I think he made a major gaff but I'm not sure that he's a racist, I wonder how goofy everyone would get if Rush Limbaugh said the same thing?
And I love Watermelon too.
blummedia 1 year ago
Racist or not.... Obama couldn't sell a watermellon to a starving black dude at this point.
JimboVids 1 year ago
Democrats really suck cock nowadays
alkatrezs 1 year ago
Oh...Chris Mathews..feeling another tingle going up his leg at the thought of buying a watermelon from O'bombbomb.
univibe23 1 year ago
lmao black people love watermelon
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josh231comcastnet 1 year ago
I wouldn't buy a god damned thing from obama, especially the words coming from his mouth.
MuammarAlGathafi 1 year ago
wow youtube is like a hate message board now.
bromanlaca 1 year ago 2
I have never seen so many pissed off people in all my life. Youtube is a small outlet- Locally the people have all but left the union.
jsmythib 1 year ago
@bromanlaca yo bro tell me when it wasn't lmfao
CrOwBaRhApPy 1 year ago
I believe you have hit the bullseye, sir.
imjamesdean 1 year ago
Wow! What would Matthews have done if a conservative guest would have said that?! He would have gone bat shit crazy that's what!
000MrAnderson 1 year ago 2
Everyone's a little bit racist sometimes...
senorcardgage678 1 year ago
i dont understand this what is
YouDidntdoAnything 1 year ago
I wanted to hear the rest. Why can't Obama sell watermelons? :(
IRSPONGEBOB 1 year ago
he's trying to be folksy while pointing out that Obama has not sold government-run health care to the majority of Americans - he said "he couldn't sell watermelons if you gave him the state trooper to flag down the traffic".
not racist at all.
FilKush 1 year ago
@FilKush i agree it seem when it comes to saying something about a black man if it even smells racists every one screams
megamatt53 1 year ago
yeah and so typical. they always cut out the finish line. edit it such a tool these days!!
hitmhard 1 year ago
Hey Dan, is he selling fried chicken and collard greens to. Your a dult and a has been. Who cares what you have to say.
mrpcnomore 1 year ago
Racist?
Duh
Crapulency 1 year ago
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FailJunkies 1 year ago
wasnt really racist........
xSTiZZLE 1 year ago
They dont like to be called "articulate".
Lolzerzomg 1 year ago
what do you mean they.......
xSTiZZLE 1 year ago
Mr "Deepstarr" how bout you let all of the people have whatever opinion their reason would dictate ... sorta like FREE SPEECH. Your professor can't go with you into the real world so, how bout you learn some method of communication that doesn't involve some Marxist speech code designed to short-circuit reason. Fight like a damn man.
Griddercritter 1 year ago
You're too emotional and you're making ridiculous assumptions. I'm not "a mister", you're probably not black and I bet the person that posted this video isn't black. I think only a black person could to tell you whether or not they were offended and Dan Rather is racist. You're not in the position to give your stupid opinion...so calm down clown.
Deepstarr7020 1 year ago
I don't get it
necrodon88 1 year ago
He was just getting ready to spew his anger when Mr. Matthews broke in.
universityofwtmp 1 year ago
Sadly, Dan Rather is looking for attention and got it. Selling watermelons has nothing to do with the healthcare bill effort.
universityofwtmp 1 year ago
come on people, we all know what this guy meant when of all the things he could say he says "watermelon." it's obvious where this guy's mind was.
nlytend1 1 year ago
i find the title of this video offensive. whats with the question mark at the end? :D
Nonniemayrox 1 year ago
This is deplorable! I mean...how could this have happened!!??!!?? Oh my god!!!!!!! Inexplicable!! Unforgivable!! ....um...I am not speaking about this video..but rather how I let my grilled cheese sandwich burn to a crisp.
PositiveLastAction 1 year ago 2
@PositiveLastAction LOL! no kidding. How is this vid racist!? Cause he said watermelon? Man where I'm from you don't see black people selling watermelons, you see mexicans selling watermelons. And so what!
Man I want a grilled cheese sandwich now!
marsxpander 1 year ago 2
@marsxpander glad you get it!! Cheers!
PositiveLastAction 1 year ago
There is a huge double standard in this country regarding race with the left and the right. What if Beck or Limbaugh would have made the same statement? There would be hell to pay.
000MrAnderson 1 year ago 2
I'm white, and I love watermelon- and also fried chicken as long as it's not too many times in one week. But I've never drank a Colt 45.
1027sterling 1 year ago
i can't tell what he says, does anyone know?
allidoiswhistle 1 year ago
He said watermelon and this conservative asshole that posted this video labeled Dan racist. How about you let black people determine if he's a racist? lol
Deepstarr7020 1 year ago
I heard him say watermelon, I'm not deaf. I just can't tell what he's saying once that fucker interrupts him, but everyone here seems to know what he said..... what the fuck?
allidoiswhistle 1 year ago
I'm black, and I must confess; every time I see a watermelon, my mouth waters. So what? Look at his whole body of work. He is not racist!! In fact, Glen Beck never made watermelon references, but I bet more people of color trust Him over Beck. Again, look at the whole body of work.
cecryerjr 1 year ago 2
hey he forgot to mention chickens so he is not a racist lol
MboredNbad 1 year ago
I love watermelon.
WilliamBrothers 1 year ago
hahahaha@mad black ppl who are getting pissed off!!!! lmmmmaaaoo
usmaniii786 1 year ago
that's not racist, just because mention black people and watermelons in he same sentence doesn't mean your racist. he may or may not be racist but i'm basing that statement
BruisedBrains 1 year ago
No more than all of us. But what he is, is an old gassbag who no longer has anything interesting to say.
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freedomman121 1 year ago
um. wtf does this prove? nothing? im going to go with nothing.
drpeppa2357 1 year ago
LOL, funny shit, Chris Fagthews tried to cut him off, lol they all are tools.
Kyocera234 1 year ago
wtf watermellons?? haha... I would rather not comment on dan Rather...
gibsonrich 1 year ago 2
lmfao he said watermelons out of nowhere
hahah
AlionNoob 1 year ago
so he is racist because he mentioned a black man and watermelon in the same sentence?
sassy8910 1 year ago
To me the point is not if Rather is racist or not. It's the way the general media glossed over the comment to make it go away. You have to admit that If ANY conservative, Beck, Rush, Palin, Romney, etc, would have said this, Al Sharpton and the like would be after their head. It would be all over the news 24/7.
Look, I'm generally a centrist but the fact that this was ignored by the general media draws a big question mark to people like me. Is the media biased towards liberals? Looks so.
islandhopper08 1 year ago 6
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brrtown 1 year ago
@islandhopper08 Of course it's biased. If you're not liberal, or miraculously objective it's obvious. There have been great books written and credible studies (Agenda-Setting Theory by McCombs & Shaw). The problem is if something is aligned with your belief you're convinced it's center.
soundsliketruck 1 year ago
Dan Rather is a saint!
sam24343 1 year ago
England does not have sharia law for Muslims. typical no nothing American.
19casino 1 year ago
I AM A RACIST HATER I hate all races. They are a disappointment. They have destroyed this planet, killed and tortured each other and many animal species who are the most innocent and do not deserve any interaction humans who are basically a spreading fungus.
Look at japan. They slaughter magnificent whales and dolphins
with no remorse. Many other countries are just as bad in their own way.
What's not to hate here??
Money and greed wins as usual, earth loses, and nothing changes.
natashiapelouski 1 year ago
Misanthrope.
trolljanhorse 1 year ago
Racist? He was only stating the facts. Obama will be the cause of America's demise. Time to move to England.
nycxvincent 1 year ago
I'm not sure what u mean by time to move to England. England has a government controlled health care system, which Obama is trying to become a little more like England. Plus England is becoming more of a Islamist state with sharia law for Muslims. Time for the world to wake up to all the religious bull and take care of itself.
nomrrc 1 year ago
I rather go to a country with an already established and working health care system. I'm not personally a fan of universal health care, but hey at least the English have nice accents.
nycxvincent 1 year ago
Fuck yeah, get rid of that religious bullshit already.
Tab54o 1 year ago
and matthews, if it was someone he disagreed with, would have been egging him/her on, not trying to save his hide.
thecomparicy 1 year ago
"idiot leftist racist" those three words have a certain ring. Anyway, if this were Beck or someone, he'd be hanged.
FumingPoliticalPunk 1 year ago
god people, it's called the comparicy, it's just that if he was not who he was he would be over the coals. that is it.
thecomparicy 1 year ago
Not racism... Fucking retard.
DDawg45 1 year ago
COMON. Now we can't say water mellon. I met obama at a picnic and he was eating a big green thing.
Hey, can I have one of those big green things that are red inside.
You mean a watermelon, I just sold one to obama yesterday?
OH MY GOD YOU RACIST BASTARD.
No seriously, I did. Oh well, that's ok then I guess.
natashiapelouski 1 year ago
Not racist. And how does pointing out what the the right will try to unfairly use aginst the president make him a leftist?
krakkajackson 1 year ago
nawhe didnt mean it in a racist way. and watermelon is great.
MrBurgundy76 1 year ago
Dan was just stating facts..whats the big deal?
rocketman6464 1 year ago
Why watermelons?
Ofcourse that's racist.
GalryZ 1 year ago
He used an expression without thinking about the implications. He's stupid not racist.
19Somebody85 1 year ago
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Killeybegs 1 year ago
Dan is not a racist. He didnt say Nigger, Muther F'er, Welfare, Handouts, Cotton Pickers, Chittlins, Burr Heads, Jungle Bunnies, Spear Chunkers, or Democrats.
Killeybegs 1 year ago
he just told it like it is. he forgot to mention the fried chicken and grape soda.
upow94 1 year ago 3
He's not racist. Obama is the "Black Jimmy Carter". Total FAILURE! I would not trust Obama ( Barry Soetoro) with a BB Gun. The only People who think Obama is doing a great job are the same People who really think O.J was "setup".
fpinon5150 1 year ago 3
Have you ever been treated for mental illness?
krakkajackson 1 year ago
Racism? LMFAO.But blacks can make movies about how dumb white people are and no racism there.Get a fcking life Lib idiots.STFU and do not forget to support the ACLU now.Oh a white person said blacks like okra,he must be racist.....IDIOTS Get a Life.
koolbossjock 1 year ago 4
Well said.
KeyboardTrouble2 1 year ago
i hate dan rather but he was not racist here
bord2death1 1 year ago
Dan Rather is a doddering old fool.
loonmaniac 1 year ago
some people just can't help their stupidity
MrsOrgasmic 1 year ago
HahahahhaBOOOOOOOO!
Chris Mathews sucks and so does his show, and that is the reason this soundbite isn't getting more press. Nobody watched it becasue they don't care for Mathews, let alone Rather.
the82spartans 1 year ago 2
Watermelons are commonly sold by the roadside, so saying that Obama 'couldn't sell watermelons if you gave him a state trooper to flag down the traffic' is simply a colorful way of saying that he's not an effective salesman -- nothing more.
MellontaTauta 1 year ago 3
Oh NOES! ...not watermelon!
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Stupid Americans.
Diatonic5th 1 year ago
Spoken like the true bigot Rather is.
jhmorgan0951 1 year ago
Yes, because mentioning watermelon in the same sentence as you mention a black person is a truly pernicious form of racism and a worthy cause for all of you self-righteous dummies to practice your craft.
Jesus Christ, shut the fuck up.
Angk0rwat 1 year ago
Perfect.
KeyboardTrouble2 1 year ago
dan rathers my boiiiiii
Mafia8998 1 year ago
DAN RATHER jus keep n it REAL....DATS MY NIGGA!!!!!! SALAAM!!!!!
777ALLAH 1 year ago
i forgot than if someone criticizes obama or talks about watermelon they are racist. How could I be so stupid
tyman678 1 year ago
lmao I saw no racism here only a foolish comment made by a dried up has been is all. Whites love watermelon as much as or even more than blacks! This is not racism only the stereotype is...
TDanceTV2 1 year ago 2
Everybody Sing: My dog's better than your dog, my dog's better than yours. My dog's better 'cause she eats Kennel Rations, my dog's better than yours.
sspsllc 1 year ago
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DirtyMill08 1 year ago
rush limbaugh is not a racist, i gather that if you say that you have never listened to his show. You just listen to excerpts put out by the media that are designed to make him look that way. He hates big government that's it. In fact one of his best friends who calls the show all the time is a black preacher who is a former NFL player.
joebeast15 1 year ago
how is this racist? Someone please tell me.
gerfall 1 year ago 2
@gerfall based on the stereotype that black people like watermelons. I love me some sterotypes! spot on DR
TheFridayShowPTP 1 year ago
Watermelon is delicious though, who wouldn't want some watermelon?
gerfall 1 year ago
The Eric Massa story and this story should scare America how they are trying so hard to control what you hear and what you can not hear in the media, thank god for this internet or we would have NO knowledge of the ramped corruption in the White House and Congress and all departments of the govt.
HerosComment 1 year ago
What is racist?
Nightspeeds 1 year ago
This old bastard has one foot in racist politics and one in the grave. He will be in the grave soon.
usaearthling 1 year ago
@usaearthling SO WILL YOUR KIDS
kakashi76767 1 year ago
@kakashi76767 and so will your mama trailor trash.
usaearthling 1 year ago
1. "trailor" is actually spelled trailer.
2. your daddy fucks little boys
3. i hope you die in a fire
kakashi76767 1 year ago
It's obvious Dan Rather wanted Hillary Clinton to be President.
Now if Rush Limbaugh or Sean Hannity would have made the watermelon comment there is no doubt the New Black Panther Boys and Al Sharpton would be calling for them to be fired.
JSMcCainRocks 1 year ago
Can you believe the power behind trying to bury this story? It is barely heard anywhere, this may be the only video posted anywhere when it should be HEADLINE NEWS, as you said if Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity or Glenn Beck said this, the would be FIRED IMMEDIATELY. Makes me sick the left media in this country. NBC and WH now sending letters to all members of senate not to go to the Drudge report because they will get a virus. LIE, just trying to control information.
HerosComment 1 year ago
rush limbaugh has said racist things and never got fired. and glenn beck raped and murdered a little girl in 1990. look it up. glenn beck also called all the victims of 9-11 "scumbags" look that up too.
kakashi76767 1 year ago
mcCain is a child molester
kakashi76767 1 year ago
LOL.... listen to the dude start cutting him off when he realizes what he's saying.
Why did he say watermelons though? Why not oranges or apples or grapefruit or other fruit people sell on the side of the road? O.o
SekhmetinRed 1 year ago
why did he say watermelons? to honor your child molesting father!
kakashi76767 1 year ago
wtf!..funny stuff
ouayang18hotmail 1 year ago
Wow the comparicy
Do you realize that calling Rather's remark 'racist' is racist in itslef? You are implying that because Obama is black, it is racist to compare him to a watermelon salesmen. You are enforcing racial stereotypes by labeling Rather's remark racist.
Zaquille 1 year ago
@Zaquille Total Bullshit!!! The panel knew that he was about to go into a racist rant so they cut him off. EVERYBODY!!!!! knows that watermelon, chicken, etc is synonymous with racial stereotypical thinking. I'm officially offended.
fdcray25 1 year ago
@fdcray25
As I said, that is ENFORCING a stereotype. Do you really think that even if Dan Rather was racist, he would broadcast it on national TV like that? Not only that, but if you notice, he was giving hypothetical situations of what Obama's opponents would say, so if the things he said seemed racist, those weren't meant to be his own words.
Zaquille 1 year ago
@Zaquille - Maybe not Racist but white people need to word themselves properly before they talk this would be like a Black man getting on TV and saying the Jews love Gold because there last name is Gold stein. he could have said anything but Watermelon he could could have said he "Cannot sell canes to a blind man". stop with the chicken and watermelon references.
beatmakersuniversity 1 year ago
beatmakersuniversity,
I am blind and that is demeaning to me. He could have said can't sell ice to an Eskimo! or pour sand out of a boot if the directions were written on the bottom! or Shine Bushes shoes! or ...well you get the picture, right?
JunkMan16 1 year ago
@JunkMan16 - No Disrespect intended but how are you on Youtube if your Blind.?
beatmakersuniversity 1 year ago
I have a 5600.00 computer that translates everything to sound. It is quite ingenious.
JunkMan16 1 year ago
@beatmakersuniversity
I actually said the same exact thing in my video response. It might not be the best choice of words when there are obviously people who will scream that it is racist, but I don't think the remark is actually racist.
Zaquille 1 year ago
the usa is garbage. i hope you all die.
kakashi76767 1 year ago
I haven't seen Chris Matthews squirm like this, since he got that "thrill" up his leg !!! If Obama really can't sell watermelons, maybe Oprah could help him out !!! She has experience with, "Big Ol' Floppy Melons". Then again, maybe Obama should just stick with selling, what he knows best; BULL SHIT !!!
NickCave13 1 year ago 2
he was getting boring, dmathew that is
thecomparicy 1 year ago
You're right, dmathew. The Dems are doing great! BTW. What do you think of the Video?
pariahpete 1 year ago
I was only kidding, dmathew. My point was, the Republicans who are hate-filled are becoming the Tea Party. That's why I said I'd join you (not that I'm a Republican) Get it? In other words, they're becoming one in the same. Jesus. Both parties are falling apart. If you want to believe your party will reign triumphant, fine. If you want to believe that the Dems are now stronger since Obama took office, fine.
pariahpete 1 year ago
Hate filled? what u smokin?
marine43 1 year ago
I thought the left was tolerant and never made racist jokes? Hmmm. So they aren't so perfect.
IWantDaveKast 1 year ago
BTW, dmathew. The Whigs merged with and became the Republican Party. Maybe the Republicans will become the Tea Party. In which case, I'm with you.
pariahpete 1 year ago
dmathew. O'Keefe will do easy time and come out a hero in some circles. The damage done to him will be nothing compared to what he did to ACORN, as much as you might want to deny that it wasn't hurt. It's interesting that you're focusing on the TEA Party, whatever that's supposed to be, while the party in power with majorities in the Senate and the House is coming apart. Maybe you think it's gotten stronger since Obama took office? Is that it? All the dropouts and lost elections are illusory?
pariahpete 1 year ago
Did Mr. Tinglefoot give this bat boy a free pass too?
michaelmooreon 1 year ago
Dannyboy is getting off easy since he's already a moonbat! Funny how Jackall and Sharptongue have given this boy a pass!
michaelmooreon 1 year ago
Now that is funny!!!
michaelmooreon 1 year ago
Get your White House Watermelons here! Insurance, Finance, Autos, Energy, Health Care! We got 'em all here! Gimee more of your taxes to do it with and then we'll sell you anything you want!
badfatboy1 1 year ago 3
I'd buy a watermelon from Obama.
MoulonStooge 1 year ago
If only he had said "Fried Chicken" or "Malt Liquor". I can see the "O" man giving a shout out for Colt .45 or Olde E.
NickCave13 1 year ago
You're right dmathew. ACORN just lost funding, credibility, lucrative national census contracts and any future political contacts . ACORN has not been charged with any "crimes" because it's decentralized and no one person is culpable for its corruption and mismanagement. That's okay by me. It's just been rendered ineffectual, like you.
pariahpete 1 year ago
I like how chrissy cuts him offf before he sunk himself any deeper. Also like how danny thinks healthcare deform will pass. It won't. And how he thinks Republicans need to sell the idea that obama is ineffectual. They don't. obama does that for them. And Independents can see that for themselves.
zefallafez 1 year ago
I don't get it?
caseybmxer 1 year ago
Dan Rather "Obama couldn't sell watermelons if u gave him the state trooper to flag down the traffic" LMFAO ROTFLMFAO
HerosComment 1 year ago
Dan Rather "Obama couldn't sell watermelons if u gave him the state trooper to flag down the traffic" LMFAO THIS IS GREAT STUFF, I WILL MAKE SURE IT GETS OUT, the left is trying so hard to bury this story, IM not going to let em.
HerosComment 1 year ago
dmathew1024 LOL James O'Keefe the American HERO going to jail? Not if I or 70% of this country is on the jury. NO WAY NO HOW. You should be champion these two American Heros of journalism. They are the only ones we have left besides Glenn Beck.
HerosComment 1 year ago
@HerosComment Ditto. Did you catch the NYTimes comparing O'Keefe to "political operatives" working for political parties manufacturing dirty tricks. The country's "paper of record" wants to cast him as an dirty tricks operative rather than as an investigative reporter. The rag couldn't abandon its Messiah or the party it supports by giving O'Keefe credit for blowing the lid off a corrupt insidious organization. O'Keefe just did what those hacks, or Chris and Dan Blather, could never do.
pariahpete 1 year ago
Chris Matthews MSNBC Obama has been pissing on your leg and telling you its raining, do you still get that warm fuzzy feeling while it's dripping down your leg?
HerosComment 1 year ago
Dan Rather "Obama couldn't sell watermelons if u gave him the state trooper to flag down the traffic" LMFAO
I did not hear the last part of that Watermelon thingy until today, that is so funny. Chris Idiot Matthews cut him off because he loves the warm fuzzy feeling he gets when Obama pisses on his leg. FOOL.
HerosComment 1 year ago
What did he say "he couldn't sell watermelons to nigggers"???? LOL
sugarsmax71 1 year ago
"he couldnt sell watermelons if you gave him a state trooper to fly down..."what?
to fly down what?
PlatoTheForms 1 year ago
hahahahahahha obama couldnt sell watermelons!
savior02 1 year ago
stop makin excuses for this man. he said what he meant.he probably tells his friends obama couldn't sell watermelons to ni****s he just cleaned it up for tv
coachjr2 1 year ago
''Ok. ok. Wait.. wait.. I suggest another reading!''
Lol, he sure was fast in cutting him off.
Some people really try to be slick with their choice of words assuming that it won't be offending if you throw a little compliment before the insult.
SofhiaX 1 year ago
@dmathew-Liberals/socialists/communists/cumguzzlers, such as you, *may* be a little biased because he brought down ACORN. Meanwhile, Dan Rather can talk fried chicken, watermelon, and humping "white womens" all day and you give him a pass. You are a racist; Obama lied, people died; no justice, no peace; jibbedy, jabbedy and a rat-a-tat-tat. Dicksucking racist homophobe.
Raughwe 1 year ago
Mitchblatt1...do some research on freed slaves in the south, how they earned income, caricatures of the black man in the 20's and 30's cartoons, caricatures of the black man in early television and movies. Find out what they did with the 40 acres and a mule.
082550 1 year ago
dmathew1024...no he won't. You need to quit listening to the Olberman hyperbole and do a little more research on O'Keefe's alleged transgression. You are way off base. Go get the facts so that you won't make another ignorant statement. You can say O'Keefe is an idiot...but the rest of what you say is ill informed hyperbole.
082550 1 year ago
"he's also very articulate", quite a compliment....by the way, the magic negro song was a farce on an article written by David Ehrenstein, read up my man...i hope that didn't sound prejudice/racist/white? or whatever your assuming I am
thecomparicy 1 year ago
your right, I don't know that idiot (I know that) is a racist, I changed the title/headline whatever, but, I do know that if I was talking about a salesman's ability, reaching for a way to get my point across, it probably would not be comparing him to somebody selling watermelons by the side of the road....but cheer up critic you might be right
thecomparicy 1 year ago
This is hilarious how Chris Matthews interrupts him knowing this is poor taste at best.
If you don't think there is a double standard: Although the two have not yet been charged, police said each was arrested for felony tampering. The pair also would be subject to enhanced penalties under state hate crimes laws.
Their crime :
Mizzou officials said the incident happened early Friday morning when cotton balls were found on the ground in front of the Black Culture Center.
Tom63010 1 year ago
you will never hear this on lamestream media, can you imagine if Rush had said this? Such a double standard!
enders7231 1 year ago
EVERYONE TAPE THIS WITH YOUR CAM OR DOWNLOAD IT, this will be taken down soon, I don't know who has this kind of power but the White House, but its happening folks and it should scare the hell out of you.
HerosComment 1 year ago
Yes people tape this with your cam, I am not sure how to download, some powerful forces were trying to keep this video hidden today, that is one scary thing that the whole internet is being monitored, only one video can get up, I am sure this one will be down soon. TAPE IT, KEEP POSTING IT EVERYONE. Watch Glenn Beck and Fox News, Rush Limbaugh.
HerosComment 1 year ago