{"id":2137391,"date":"2023-12-31T17:01:03","date_gmt":"2023-12-31T22:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/words-for-me-but-not-for-thee-jemele-hill-exposes-rank-racial-double-standard-with-thug-remarks\/"},"modified":"2023-12-31T17:05:13","modified_gmt":"2023-12-31T22:05:13","slug":"words-for-me-but-not-for-thee-jemele-hill-exposes-rank-racial-double-standard-with-thug-remarks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/words-for-me-but-not-for-thee-jemele-hill-exposes-rank-racial-double-standard-with-thug-remarks\/","title":{"rendered":"Jemele Hill reveals racial double standard with &#8216;thug&#8217; comments"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwords-for-me-but-not-for-thee-jemele-hill-exposes-rank-racial-double-standard-with-thug-remarks%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2137391&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Words for Me, but Not \u200bfor Thee: Jemele Hill Exposes Rank \u2063Racial \u2064Double Standard with &#8216;Thug&#8217; Remarks<\/h2>\n<p>One of the defining \u2063characteristics of the far left is \u200dits relentless determination to deconstruct language to the point where\u2062 words can be \u200dtwisted to mean anything. This tactic conveniently allows them \u2064to weaponize any word to suit their agenda.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2063 a recent article, Jemele Hill sheds \u200blight on a glaring racial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-kelly-same-people-criticizing-trump-peddled-russia-collusion-hoax\/\" title=\"Mike Kelly: Same People Criticizing Trump Peddled Russia Collusion Hoax\">double standard<\/a>\u200d when it comes to \u2064the \u2063use of the word &#8216;thug&#8217;. \u2063Hill exposes\u200d the hypocrisy of those who selectively apply this label based on race.<\/p>\n<h3>The Power of Language<\/h3>\n<p>Language holds immense power. It \u200dshapes our perceptions, \u2064influences our beliefs, and can be used as a tool for manipulation. The far left understands this all too well and exploits it \u2064to further\u2063 their narrative.<\/p>\n<p>By deconstructing language, they create a world where \u2062words lose their original meaning\u200c and can be redefined to\u2062 fit their agenda. This allows \u2063them to control\u2063 the narrative and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-gohmert-twitter-part-of-high-tech-oligarchy\/\" title=\"Rep. Gohmert: Twitter \u2018part of high-tech oligarchy\u2019\">silence opposing viewpoints<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>The &#8216;Thug&#8217; Double Standard<\/h3>\n<p>Hill&#8217;s article highlights the hypocrisy \u200csurrounding the use of the word &#8216;thug&#8217;. She \u200bpoints out that this term is often used \u200bto describe black individuals, particularly in the context of protests or \u200bacts of civil disobedience.<\/p>\n<p>However, \u2063when it comes to white individuals engaging\u200d in similar behavior, a\u200c different term is often used or the actions are downplayed altogether. This \u200ddouble\u200c standard perpetuates racial stereotypes and reinforces systemic \u2063biases.<\/p>\n<h3>Unmasking the Agenda<\/h3>\n<p>By\u200c exposing this rank racial \u200ddouble standard,\u200b Hill challenges us to question\u2062 the \u200bmotives behind the selective use of language. She urges us to critically analyze the words\u200d we \u200cuse and \u2062the impact\u2062 they have on perpetuating inequality.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial to recognize the power of language\u2064 and\u2064 resist\u2064 the \u200bmanipulation\u2062 tactics employed by the far left. By \u2063reclaiming \u200dthe true meaning of words and refusing to let them be weaponized, we can strive for a more inclusive and equitable \u2062society.<\/p>\n<p>Read the full article on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/words-not-thee-jemele-hill-exposes-rank-racial-double-standard-thug-remarks\/\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2064In \u200dwhat ways does\u200c the media&#8217;s portrayal\u200d of the George Floyd protests\u200d reveal a selective outrage and a linguistic double standard?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Manipulate the narrative and\u200c control the conversation. A recent example\u2064 of this can be \u2064seen in the Jemele \u2064Hill controversy, where a racial\u200c double standard\u2064 was exposed.<\/p>\n<p>Jemele Hill, a \u200dsports journalist and former\u2063 ESPN anchor, found herself in hot water for her comments about NBA player Ja Morant. \u200dIn a now-deleted tweet, Hill referred to Morant as a &#8220;thug.&#8221; The backlash was swift and harsh, with many\u2063 accusing \u200bHill \u200bof using a racial slur.<\/p>\n<p>However, what is particularly interesting about this\u200c situation is the double standard at play. \u200bThe term &#8220;thug&#8221; has historically been used to describe individuals who engage in criminal behavior, regardless\u2064 of their race. It is a term that transcends racial boundaries and is not inherently tied\u2063 to any specific ethnicity. Yet, \u200bwhen\u2062 Hill used \u2064this term\u2062 to refer to \u200bMorant, she was immediately \u2064labeled as racist.<\/p>\n<p>This is not\u200c the first\u2062 time such a double standard has been\u200b exposed. \u2064For instance, during the riots that \u200bfollowed the death\u200d of George Floyd, we witnessed looting and destruction of\u2062 property on a massive scale. Yet, the mainstream media and\u200c the far left \u200bwere\u200b quick to justify\u2064 this\u2062 behavior as \u2062&#8221;peaceful protests&#8221; or &#8220;expressions of frustration.&#8221; The term &#8220;thugs&#8221; was \u200cnever used to describe these individuals, despite their clear engagement in \u2062criminal activities.<\/p>\n<p>It becomes\u2064 clear that there is a selective outrage when\u200c it comes to the use of certain words. \u2062The far left seems \u200dto\u2062 reserve\u200d the right to determine when a word is \u2064racist or offensive, depending on who is using it and who it is used \u200bagainst. This double standard not only undermines\u2062 the integrity of the \u200cconversation but also perpetuates the divisions within society.<\/p>\n<p>Language is a powerful tool, \u200dand it should be used responsibly. However, when\u200c certain words are deemed \u2063acceptable for one group but offensive for another, it creates an imbalance and fuels the fire of division and resentment.<\/p>\n<p>This issue goes beyond Jemele Hill and her\u200b controversial tweet. It exposes a larger problem \u2062within our society, where language is weaponized for political gain. It is a \u2062tactic employed by the far\u200c left to control the narrative and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/facebooks-oversight-board-will-remove-posts-flagged-by-users\/\" title=\"Facebook\u2019s Oversight Board Will Remove Posts Flagged By Users\">silence dissenting voices<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If we are to\u2063 have meaningful \u2064and productive \u2064discussions \u200babout race, equality, and social justice, we must abandon this double standard. Words should be judged based on their intent \u2064and context, rather than the identity of \u2064the\u2064 speaker. Everyone should be held to the same standards, regardless of their political affiliation or race.<\/p>\n<p>Jemele Hill&#8217;s &#8220;thug&#8221; remarks have sparked\u2063 a conversation about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/did-not-have-the-cojones-black-conservative-scholar-allegedly-plagiarized-by-harvard-president-blasts-university-for-keeping-her\/\" title=\"Black conservative scholar accuses Harvard president of plagiarism, criticizes university for not taking action\">racial double standards<\/a> in our society.\u200d It \u200dis a conversation that needs to \u2063be had, as it exposes the hypocrisy and manipulation that occurs when language \u2063is weaponized. Let us\u2064 strive for a society where words are\u200c used\u2062 responsibly, and where we can have\u200c honest\u2062 and open discussions without fear of being condemned based \u200bon our words alone. \u200dOnly then can\u200b we truly\u200d move towards understanding, empathy, and unity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The far left&#8217;s hallmark is deconstructing language, allowing any word to mean anything, conveniently weaponizing it. Jemele Hill exposes a racial double standard with her &#8216;thug&#8217; remarks, highlighting the hypocrisy. 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