Comments on: Q: What is a "Macaca" and should we fear it? http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2006/08/14/q_what_is_a_mac/ All that flavorful brownness in one savory packet Sat, 30 Nov 2013 11:11:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Carol http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2006/08/14/q_what_is_a_mac/comment-page-4/#comment-176054 Carol Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:35:17 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=3683#comment-176054 <p>That species of monkey is spelled MACAQUE NOT Macaca. The pronunciation is very different. Get your facts right before you start whining please.</p> That species of monkey is spelled MACAQUE NOT Macaca. The pronunciation is very different. Get your facts right before you start whining please.

]]> By: jilted_manhood http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2006/08/14/q_what_is_a_mac/comment-page-4/#comment-81823 jilted_manhood Fri, 25 Aug 2006 05:16:58 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=3683#comment-81823 <p><i>This is very strange.....why if he has visited India and is such a strong proponent did he act in that way? I don't understand people at all.</i></p> <p>Maybe because he didn't know about Sidarth's Indian pedigree.</p> <p>Subodh, that was a great op-ed.</p> <p>I have been dismayed more by the sidestepping of this incident by some in the media, particularly one of my favorites; WSJ.</p> <p>It's not just Allen's comments but the attitude adopted later by his campaign, the ' it was just mean' comment by Rich Lowry among others that are leaving Indian Republicans chagrined in the face of Indian Democrats' ' I told you so' banter.</p> This is very strange…..why if he has visited India and is such a strong proponent did he act in that way? I don’t understand people at all.

Maybe because he didn’t know about Sidarth’s Indian pedigree.

Subodh, that was a great op-ed.

I have been dismayed more by the sidestepping of this incident by some in the media, particularly one of my favorites; WSJ.

It’s not just Allen’s comments but the attitude adopted later by his campaign, the ‘ it was just mean’ comment by Rich Lowry among others that are leaving Indian Republicans chagrined in the face of Indian Democrats’ ‘ I told you so’ banter.

]]> By: Get your hands off me, you dirty ape http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2006/08/14/q_what_is_a_mac/comment-page-4/#comment-81814 Get your hands off me, you dirty ape Fri, 25 Aug 2006 04:51:38 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=3683#comment-81814 <p>Macaca does look a little bit like a monkey. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. Some of my best friends are simians. Then again, if you follow any primate around long enough, they're bound to hoot at you or at the very least throw insults and maybe some dried caca. During these situations, its always wise to hold up a moment and say to yourself WWDD - what would Darwin do?</p> Macaca does look a little bit like a monkey. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Some of my best friends are simians. Then again, if you follow any primate around long enough, they’re bound to hoot at you or at the very least throw insults and maybe some dried caca. During these situations, its always wise to hold up a moment and say to yourself WWDD – what would Darwin do?

]]> By: sa http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2006/08/14/q_what_is_a_mac/comment-page-4/#comment-81477 sa Thu, 24 Aug 2006 01:22:08 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=3683#comment-81477 <p>The National Journal's online site posted Allen's most recent explanation/defense. His explanation is almost as bad as the initial insult:</p> <p>http://hotlineblog.nationaljournal.com/archives/2006/08/a_new_explanati.html</p> <p>Based on some of the comments under the article, even the National Journal audience is unimpressed by his explanation.</p> The National Journal’s online site posted Allen’s most recent explanation/defense. His explanation is almost as bad as the initial insult:

http://hotlineblog.nationaljournal.com/archives/2006/08/a_new_explanati.html

Based on some of the comments under the article, even the National Journal audience is unimpressed by his explanation.

]]> By: Mr. Bourne http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2006/08/14/q_what_is_a_mac/comment-page-4/#comment-81439 Mr. Bourne Wed, 23 Aug 2006 23:36:12 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=3683#comment-81439 <p>I still don't know what "macaca" really means. But read between the lines: watching the tape, Allen was obviously being condescending and disrespectful to this young man. I think that's what matters. Does he think the opposition isn't watching? A man of integrity may have made light of Mr. Sidarth's presence by saying "we welcome our young friend from the opposition... maybe we'll convert him.." There's never a reason to treat another like Allen did. It may seem small, but I think it gives insight into his personality. Hey, Mr. Sidarth is a "kid", he hasn't made his bones yet, I say, 'Allen, pick on someone your own size.' I used to be a straight down the line Republican, now I just pick the best person. Run Condi, run! What is it with politicians and character?</p> I still don’t know what “macaca” really means. But read between the lines: watching the tape, Allen was obviously being condescending and disrespectful to this young man. I think that’s what matters. Does he think the opposition isn’t watching? A man of integrity may have made light of Mr. Sidarth’s presence by saying “we welcome our young friend from the opposition… maybe we’ll convert him..” There’s never a reason to treat another like Allen did. It may seem small, but I think it gives insight into his personality. Hey, Mr. Sidarth is a “kid”, he hasn’t made his bones yet, I say, ‘Allen, pick on someone your own size.’ I used to be a straight down the line Republican, now I just pick the best person. Run Condi, run! What is it with politicians and character?

]]> By: sa http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2006/08/14/q_what_is_a_mac/comment-page-4/#comment-81353 sa Wed, 23 Aug 2006 19:32:39 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=3683#comment-81353 <p>This story is killing Allen. This morning's Fox News had two minute section on it only publicizing it more. It won't go away for him. Awesome.</p> This story is killing Allen. This morning’s Fox News had two minute section on it only publicizing it more. It won’t go away for him. Awesome.

]]> By: Insult http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2006/08/14/q_what_is_a_mac/comment-page-4/#comment-81082 Insult Tue, 22 Aug 2006 17:59:43 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=3683#comment-81082 <p>You can see/listen SR Sidarth explaining the context of the insult on Democracy Now! :</p> <p>http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=06/08/22/1421222</p> You can see/listen SR Sidarth explaining the context of the insult on Democracy Now! :

http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=06/08/22/1421222

]]> By: noori http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2006/08/14/q_what_is_a_mac/comment-page-4/#comment-80702 noori Mon, 21 Aug 2006 20:21:24 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=3683#comment-80702 <p>Time for Muslims to get offended. Macaca did he call that Hindu Sidarth 'Mecca'? Blasphemous. Where are u mullahs when we need u?</p> Time for Muslims to get offended. Macaca did he call that Hindu Sidarth ‘Mecca’? Blasphemous. Where are u mullahs when we need u?

]]> By: RC http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2006/08/14/q_what_is_a_mac/comment-page-4/#comment-80293 RC Sat, 19 Aug 2006 00:20:41 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=3683#comment-80293 <p>Ok, my comment #171 is a little confusing. What I mean is</p> <p>If anyone has a negative opinion of USINPAC based only and only on partisan lines, than its equivalent to Dr.Vijay's unconditional support to all things Republican.</p> <p>Also I tried to point out that since USINPAC was in favor of N-deal, but are against Sen.Allen (who is for N-deal) shows that USINPAC is showing independant behaviour and is atleast trying to represent IA issues in the way they are represented in Washington by any other lobbying group.</p> <p>That in my book is commendable and I say bravo!!</p> Ok, my comment #171 is a little confusing. What I mean is

If anyone has a negative opinion of USINPAC based only and only on partisan lines, than its equivalent to Dr.Vijay’s unconditional support to all things Republican.

Also I tried to point out that since USINPAC was in favor of N-deal, but are against Sen.Allen (who is for N-deal) shows that USINPAC is showing independant behaviour and is atleast trying to represent IA issues in the way they are represented in Washington by any other lobbying group.

That in my book is commendable and I say bravo!!

]]> By: A N N A http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2006/08/14/q_what_is_a_mac/comment-page-4/#comment-80291 A N N A Sat, 19 Aug 2006 00:14:52 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=3683#comment-80291 <blockquote>If I had Sidath following me around like he did George Allen, he would have been called something worse. Sadath was trying to piss off Mr. Allen, and in the process he got called a name--boo hoo----</blockquote> <p>Newsflash: SIDARTH (Gosh, it was SO difficult to spell his name right! No wonder you screwed it up twice.) wasn't doing anything unique or shocking; it's now COMMON practice to have someone from your campaign film the public appearances your opponent makes.</p> <p>For all of our sakes, learn, then type.</p> If I had Sidath following me around like he did George Allen, he would have been called something worse. Sadath was trying to piss off Mr. Allen, and in the process he got called a name–boo hoo—-

Newsflash: SIDARTH (Gosh, it was SO difficult to spell his name right! No wonder you screwed it up twice.) wasn’t doing anything unique or shocking; it’s now COMMON practice to have someone from your campaign film the public appearances your opponent makes.

For all of our sakes, learn, then type.

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