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@KeithOlbermann how's it racist?

@JTimmz3 They're wearing blackface makeup. And to win the daily double she's got a makeup black eye on TOP of her blackface.

@KeithOlbermann the blackface I don't think was done with malice intent against a race. Racist is a strong word that I dont think fits here

@JTimmz3 But blackface's role in history is EXACTLY one of malice, creation and spreading of stereotypes, and racism.

@KeithOlbermann but are they going for the historical malicious blackface role, or just trying to look like Ray Rice and his gf/wife?

@JTimmz3 it's inherent in the makeup. The uniform and the black eye would've been sufficient (and thus disgusting for only 1 reason not 2)

@KeithOlbermann @JTimmz3 stop it. It isnt racist. I agree. Racist is a very strong word. And stop defending ray rice

@KeithOlbermann @RitterZac I believe the idea of doing blackface is horrible! But where's the outcry for the portrayal of domestic violence!

@KristieSessoms Uh - it was in my tweet that you just read.

@KeithOlbermann Yes you did & thank you. I was referring to the comments being made. Very little response to the DV part of your tweet.

@KeithOlbermann I can't stand you.

@thorngreg And yet you followed me. Which makes you a putz.

@KeithOlbermann I was hoping with your transition back to ESPN you'd be more reasonable. Nah.

@thorngreg you mean more racist, or more likely to defend domestic violence - like you? No. I decided to retain my humanity.

@KeithOlbermann @RitterZac Relax dude. They are just mocking an asshole football player.

@Iraqundo @KeithOlbermann @RitterZac Probably not willful, just incredibly ignorant.

@JohnKollm @KeithOlbermann @RitterZac Not racist, the people in the picture are (or at least look) black… and they are having a fun time!