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Candace Owens

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justheretoread111 · 14/01/2023 14:34

She’s just a female version of Piers Morgan / Jeremy Clarkson. Utterly obsessed with the Sussexes (however ridiculous they may be) but for the love of God woman give it a break.

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LateAF · 14/01/2023 20:13

Candace Owens is every racist white person’s “I can’t be racist I have a black friend”. She’s their gift that keeps on giving. Her self hatred is evident.

It’s a shame as she’s reasonably intelligent and occasionally makes very good points about the state of politics in the US, but her sensible comments are often sandwiched between hatred, racism, xenophobia, and sensationalism.

TheWitchesAreBackInTown · 14/01/2023 21:06

Candace Owens is every racist white person’s “I can’t be racist I have a black friend”. She’s their gift that keeps on giving. Her self hatred is evident.

@LateAF and what about the POC who agree with her? And I don't see any evidence of self hatred either. She's a confident Black woman who is conservative in the American sense. There are lots around.

ohtheproles · 14/01/2023 22:50

The first time I heard her several years ago, I was shocked by her views.

I then looked into what she was saying and realised it was factual, yet the news were giving a very different perspective.

Sadly too many are distracted by nonsense like M&H or Depp & Hurd, dumbed down and spoon-fed by the MSM, totally void of logical thought.

It's not difficult. The amount of time it takes to research a holiday, car, house why not spend taking a step back and looking at what's really going on in the world. For the sake of your children, if nothing else.

Flapjackquack · 14/01/2023 22:55

ohtheproles · 14/01/2023 22:50

The first time I heard her several years ago, I was shocked by her views.

I then looked into what she was saying and realised it was factual, yet the news were giving a very different perspective.

Sadly too many are distracted by nonsense like M&H or Depp & Hurd, dumbed down and spoon-fed by the MSM, totally void of logical thought.

It's not difficult. The amount of time it takes to research a holiday, car, house why not spend taking a step back and looking at what's really going on in the world. For the sake of your children, if nothing else.

Please enlighten me on these truths she spouts?

ohtheproles · 14/01/2023 23:01

When you were at school, do you remember what your teacher told you when you couldn't spell a word?

123ROLO · 14/01/2023 23:57

Yes I am also curious about this 'truth' she speaks.

She articulates herself well, which I think fools people into thinking she's actually saying something of substance. But mostly she is just very hate filled, as are Ben Sharpio and matt Walsh.

I watch some of their videos, and try to establish what conclusion are actually drawn from them, and most of the time, it Is just them ranting about decisions other people have made about how they want to live their life, and it effects them in no way whatsoever.

When I watch the lefties equivalent, they comment on actual harmful issues, people in power who are predators, discrimination, abusers etc. Candace just seems obsessed with whether a random celebrity decides to call themselves 'they' or how a 12 year old rape victim shouldn't have an abortion. She is more offended by victim mentality than actual crimes.

Flapjackquack · 15/01/2023 01:07

ohtheproles · 14/01/2023 23:01

When you were at school, do you remember what your teacher told you when you couldn't spell a word?

Were you never told to substantiate your claims? The internet is a big place. Which of the things Candace has said should I be looking into? Come on, if you think she is right about some things don’t be shy, own it.

ohtheproles · 15/01/2023 01:25

George Floyd - unlawfully killed yes, but not the picture of Godliness the media made out, but that wasn't my point

ToWhitToWhoo · 15/01/2023 01:33

ohtheproles · 15/01/2023 01:25

George Floyd - unlawfully killed yes, but not the picture of Godliness the media made out, but that wasn't my point

It was generally acknowledged, I think, that he did have a criminal record. You don't have to be a 'picture of Godliness' to deserve to not be killed!

StrychnineInTheSandwiches · 15/01/2023 02:04

ohtheproles · 15/01/2023 01:25

George Floyd - unlawfully killed yes, but not the picture of Godliness the media made out, but that wasn't my point

and your point is what exactly?

That the police would have leant more gently on his neck if he hadn't had a police record?

AndyWarholsPiehole · 15/01/2023 02:05

Her film about George Floyd/ BLM was not the best but surprisingly not hatful towards Floyd.

knitnerd90 · 15/01/2023 02:32

Until 2017 Candace Owens was a liberal who posted anti-Trump material.

She's a grifter who worked out that being a right wing provocateur was profitable.

Flapjackquack · 15/01/2023 08:12

ohtheproles · 15/01/2023 01:25

George Floyd - unlawfully killed yes, but not the picture of Godliness the media made out, but that wasn't my point

I don’t think the media coverage left anyone with the impression he was godly. They rightly focused on the idea that despite one’s history you shouldn’t be murdered in the street by police officers. Or do you disagree with the right to a fair trial as a concept if you have a previous criminal record?

LateAF · 15/01/2023 08:57

TheWitchesAreBackInTown · 14/01/2023 21:06

Candace Owens is every racist white person’s “I can’t be racist I have a black friend”. She’s their gift that keeps on giving. Her self hatred is evident.

@LateAF and what about the POC who agree with her? And I don't see any evidence of self hatred either. She's a confident Black woman who is conservative in the American sense. There are lots around.

I presume you’re not black? As I’m sure you are aware, self hatred in marginalised communities is a very real thing - I know homophobic gay people and sexist women. The widespread colorism in our black community is just a surface level example of this. Being articulate does not make Candace Owen’s views any less hateful or make her any less racist. I personally don’t know any black people(including myself) who agree with or support Candace - that said, I’m not in the USA but if twitter is anything to go by, the majority of her support is from white people and Kanye West.

She has said several times that racism is not a problem in America, and even accused black Americans of “importing Nigerians” to invent issues of racism because there is not enough racism at home (that was a reference to the Justin Smollet case). That’s as coherent an argument as saying because one random British woman falsely accused a man of rape, women in the UK are inventing concerns about sexual violence perpetrated by men. I don’t find the way she talks collaborative or even logically sound, but I very occasionally think she makes reasonable points - in a similar way to Piers Morgan. They are both generally spiteful, sensationalist and inaccurate but occasionally reasonable.

PatrickBasedman · 15/01/2023 11:36

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Mayorquimby2 · 15/01/2023 11:42

Flapjackquack · 14/01/2023 22:55

Please enlighten me on these truths she spouts?

When she said that Sandy hook denying Alex Jones tells his audience the truth, is that one of the claims that us sheeple should go and look beyond the MSM narrative?
She's an evil cunt supported by other evil cunts

Mayorquimby2 · 15/01/2023 11:44

Oops quoted the reply rather than the original post

Just in case there's any confusion @Flapjackquack 👍

PatrickBasedman · 15/01/2023 12:27

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SleeplessInEngland · 15/01/2023 12:31

Usou · 14/01/2023 15:01

Nobody is obsessed with H&M apart from themselves and the DM.

Candace Owens is a very intelligent commentator.

She’s intelligent enough to make a career out of idiots thinking she’s intelligent.

Flapjackquack · 15/01/2023 13:54

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Expressing an opinion and lying are not the same thing. Unless you also believe Sandy Hook was staged, because a billion dollars says you are wrong.

PatrickBasedman · 15/01/2023 16:18

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Flapjackquack · 15/01/2023 16:26

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”I have no answers so I will just pretend you are all frothy and angry”. I’m not an angry lefty, I am just bemused and slightly concerned at how devoid from reality some people have become. Hope you’ve dug in your pocket for a whip round for Alex Jones, you all really deserve each other.

PatrickBasedman · 15/01/2023 17:15

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Mayorquimby2 · 15/01/2023 17:39

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Yeah and that "opinion" is a lie that lead to bereaved parents being harassed and threatened for having the temerity to have had children who were murdered at school.

Fuck expressing that lie, it wasn't an opinion btw he made it as a statement of fact and claimed it had been proven, and fuck anyone supporting someone in perpetuating that lie, the world would be a better place without them.

Marigoldandivy · 15/01/2023 17:41

Never heard of her!