sheeats Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 From the Dallas City Hall Blog: A special meeting about Dallas County traffic tickets turned tense and bizarre this afternoon.County commissioners were discussing problems with the central collections office that is used to process traffic ticket payments and handle other paperwork normally done by the JP Courts. Commissioner Kenneth Mayfield, who is white, said it seemed that central collections "has become a black hole" because paperwork reportedly has become lost in the office. Commissioner John Wiley Price, who is black, interrupted him with a loud "Excuse me!" He then corrected his colleague, saying the office has become a "white hole." That prompted Judge Thomas Jones, who is black, to demand an apology from Mayfield for his racially insensitive analogy. Mayfield shot back that it was a figure of speech and a science term. It's comforting to know that we don't have the market cornered on moronic public officials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 i'm surprised they haven't ask for an apology from mayor white. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banking214 Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 John Wiley Price is such an idiot. The comment was not even racist, yet he wants to make it racist. He should apologize for being an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Mayfield probably had bad timing...Mr. Price sounds high strung and would probably go off at any time on anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 John Wiley Price is such an idiot. The comment was not even racist, yet he wants to make it racist. He should apologize for being an idiot.This story even made Drudge this morning... Mr Price, the whole world now knows you're either a ) an overly-pc racist or b ) the most uneducated and retarded public official in Dallas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banking214 Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 This is Mr. Price. Really. I can't stop laughing.I think this is his Playgirl spread.http://www.dallasobserver.com/2001-03-15/news/buzz/print Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cottonmather0 Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 And I thought this one was ignorant. Thinking "Black Hole" is racist takes the cake, however. Dallas wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Only in Big D. My three years there made you realize everybody didn't get along.Makes Houston look like the United Rainbow Front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Only in Big D. My three years there made you realize everybody didn't get along.Makes Houston look like the United Rainbow Front.LOL.I had some young journalist jump down my throat when was I referred to 6th ward used to be very "ghetto" and objected to my use of the word and I said in an off handed manner, "I call a spade a spade" and went ballistic. I swear, people don't put things into context anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 And I thought this one was ignorant. Thinking "Black Hole" is racist takes the cake, however. Dallas wins.I wish more politicans acted more niggardly. This tax and spend cycle can't last forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I wish more politicans acted more niggardly. This tax and spend cycle can't last forever. I wonder how many people will jump at that without grabbing a thesaurus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasVines Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 a bit more "white flight" (can I say that) and Dallas will be the next DetroitDallas is quickly becoming one of the worst run cities in America Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 It's all a matter of sucking and blowing, apparently (now don't take that out of context!) Maybe he was just trying to teach everyone a science lesson http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_hole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I wonder how many people will jump at that without grabbing a thesaurus. I almost did, but checked what it meant first . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 All of these double entendres.Just say what you really mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I almost did, but checked what it meant first . To be honest, I use the word from time to time just to see if they will jump all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 To be honest, I use the word from time to time just to see if they will jump all over it. 'They' who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 To be honest, I use the word from time to time just to see if they will jump all over it. It's an antiquated term but it would be funny to see it come back into the lexicon... "Environmental niggardliness is our only hope against global warming" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 'They' who? They as in "People". What are you implying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 They as in "People". What are you implying? Not implying anything. That is why I asked for clarification. So I (and presumably others) was clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Not implying anything. That is why I asked for clarification.So I (and presumably others) was clear.Oh? You assumed I was talking to hamsters or cats? Given the medications I take, that IS a fair question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Not implying anything. That is why I asked for clarification.So I (and presumably others) was clear.Reminds me of Larry David..."What's wrong with You People???""Whadaya mean, "You People"!"!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 They as in "People". What are you implying? You meant Black people didn't you Ricco? Just admit it you're a racist. I won't hate you, I promise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 You guys and gals musta missed my first comments about double entendres. There were a lot of them going around.And I hate to admit this ... hell, no I don't ... I talk to my dogs. Really, sometimes asking them questions and even dancing with them (but only one likes to dance with me).:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 You guys and gals musta missed my first comments about double entendres. There were a lot of them going around.And I hate to admit this ... hell, no I don't ... I talk to my dogs. Really, sometimes asking them questions and even dancing with them (but only one likes to dance with me).:-)You should call this guy, I'm sure he'll dance with you:I really have no idea what the hell he is doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasVines Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 You meant Black people didn't you Ricco? Just admit it you're a racist. I won't hate you, I promise.there are plenty of overly sensitive, white guilt filled, PC, white fools out there that could get worked up over the word niggardly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 there are plenty of overly sensitive, white guilt filled, PC, white fools out there that could get worked up over the word niggardlyI'm not being serious. Hardly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 You meant Black people didn't you Ricco? Just admit it you're a racist. I won't hate you, I promise.Nah, I don't hate people of color. I hate general stupidity. Hell,there are times I hate myself when I do stupid stuff. You guys and gals musta missed my first comments about double entendres. There were a lot of them going around.And I hate to admit this ... hell, no I don't ... I talk to my dogs. Really, sometimes asking them questions and even dancing with them (but only one likes to dance with me).:-)DUDE! Pass it here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 You should call this guy, I'm sure he'll dance with you:I really have no idea what the hell he is doing.My dog dances WAY better than that dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 there are plenty of overly sensitive, white guilt filled, PC, white fools out there that could get worked up over the word niggardlyNo use getting worked up over a moron trying to be witty. Reading this thread is like watching Larry The Cable Guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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