Denzel Washington Needs A Wake Up Call

[ronmch20]

I knew Denzel identifies as a Republican but I thought that was due to his family's GOP leaning history, and he actually associates himself with the old Republican Party not the current overtly racist one, or so I thought. But to hear him caping for cops without uttering one word about the abuse and out and murder many of them inflict on people of color every day, despite my respect for his acting chops, Denzel is a bit too conservative for my taste. Not gonna call him a coon, but hey... He says he has nothing but respect for law enforcement, okay. But along with that respect maybe he should utter a word or two about what they often do as opposed to what they're supposed to do.

Frequent movie cop Denzel Washington talks policing in America: 'I have the utmost respect for what they do'

"The Little Things" star Denzel Washington has nothing but respect for law enforcement: "If it weren’t for them, we would not have the freedom to complain about what they do."

www.yahoo.com

 

[Hotlantan]

Attacking Eddie & "CTA2" got laughed off of Black Twitter.
Attacking Regina & "One Night In Miami" was dead on arrival.
Denzel's gonna be the new FBA1DOS Black Hollywood "target."

 

[RoomService]

Denzel is 66 years old

 

[blackpepper]

Something to keep an eye on. He's entitled to his opinion, and isn't infallible. His legacy and son's career could suffer if he really goes there. If he steps too far he can get it too. Come to think of it, I haven't seen him on the front lines or even make a statement regarding police brutality, but he may have. Still, he certainly is no Sir Sidney Poitier.

 

[Amajorfucup]

Denzel is 66 years old

And?

 

[jimmiewine]

He’s entitled to his opinions. That’s what makes us Americans. When I raised my hand to take the Oath to defend the Constitution, it was so that man and many others could express themselves. Do I agree? Hell no! But he’s free to speak his mind, man. There’s bigger fish to fry.

 

[Mrfreddygoodbud]

Denzel got rich and famous knigga problems.

big difference from not so rich and not so famous knigga problems...

 

[slewdem100]

Statement about not liking people who put those people down was suspicious and the linking of police and military was also suspicious. Language was the usual suspect language of those types. One can respect police work and call out police brutality.

Anybody else would be called out harshly. Its Denzel and he gets a pass. Guess I just dont want to believe he is one of those. He made another suspect statement couple years back as well. He should be careful moving forward though.

I believe Denzel has helped out quite a few people. Not on Cosby level but I do believe he has given back. But he needs to be careful with his statements as they can be used to help White supremacy.

 

[Nzinga]

How many of you knew Ice Cube was a coon?

 

[respiration]

@ronmch20 I‘ve never heard Denzel identify himself as a Republican. Where did you hear that?

 

[Dr. Truth]

No wonder I see right wingers always praising him

 

[Empire]

‘Good Samaritan’ Denzel Washington came to the aid of a man in distress at busy L.A. intersection, police say

‘Good Samaritan’ Denzel Washington came to the aid of a man in distress at busy L.A. intersection, police say

Denzel Washington is being called a “good Samaritan” after coming to the aid of a man in distress in Los Angeles last week. A representative for Washington told CNN the actor pulled ove…

ktla.com

What really went down between Denzel Washington, police and a homeless man

Footage of Denzel Washington went viral after the actor was seen mediating an encounter between a black man and police on La Cienega Boulevard.

www.latimes.com

 

[FLoss]

His Lonzo role got a little too real/scary at times.

 

[34real]

I tell a lot of black people this "Let you get rich tomorrow and in a month you're going to be republican and conservative too..." you want to protect what is yours especially if you've worked for it and it wasn't given and you want some order and structure around to maintain what you have.

 

[Amajorfucup]

Denzel been a bitch on the low. He just hides it well.

 

[World B Free]

I knew Denzel identifies as a Republican but I thought that was due to his family's GOP leaning history, and he actually associates himself with the old Republican Party not the current overtly racist one, or so I thought. But to hear him caping for cops without uttering one word about the abuse and out and murder many of them inflict on people of color every day, despite my respect for his acting chops, Denzel is a bit too conservative for my taste. Not gonna call him a coon, but hey... He says he has nothing but respect for law enforcement, okay. But along with that respect maybe he should utter a word or two about what they often do as opposed to what they're supposed to do.

Frequent movie cop Denzel Washington talks policing in America: 'I have the utmost respect for what they do'

"The Little Things" star Denzel Washington has nothing but respect for law enforcement: "If it weren’t for them, we would not have the freedom to complain about what they do."

www.yahoo.com

 

[tajshan]

Denzel got rich and famous knigga problems.

big difference from not so rich and not so famous knigga problems...

THIS^^^^^^

 

[blackpepper]

I tell a lot of black people this "Let you get rich tomorrow and in a month you're going to be republican and conservative too..." you want to protect what is yours especially if you've worked for it and it wasn't given and you want some order and structure around to maintain what you have.

I understand wanting to protect what's yours. However, does it matter if you live in 2BR1BA apt with five other people, and drive a twenty year old civic as your only vehicle? If a problem occurs, do liberals not want to be able to call the police to restore order and provide structure when absolutely necessary? The difference is people in the circumstance I described are rarely treated the same way people with Denzel's economic circumstances are treated. The fact that Denzel felt the need and was able to easily step between a black homeless man and a group of police with everyone walking away smiling should tell everyone what they need to know. Could I do that, or could anyone else on this board?

 

[ronmch20]

@ronmch20 I‘ve never heard Denzel identify himself as a Republican. Where did you hear that?

60 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Are Republican. – lifebuzz.com

 

[geechiedan]

‘Good Samaritan’ Denzel Washington came to the aid of a man in distress at busy L.A. intersection, police say

‘Good Samaritan’ Denzel Washington came to the aid of a man in distress at busy L.A. intersection, police say

Denzel Washington is being called a “good Samaritan” after coming to the aid of a man in distress in Los Angeles last week. A representative for Washington told CNN the actor pulled ove…

ktla.com

What really went down between Denzel Washington, police and a homeless man

Footage of Denzel Washington went viral after the actor was seen mediating an encounter between a black man and police on La Cienega Boulevard.

www.latimes.com

actions speak louder than words..

 

[respiration]

60 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Are Republican. – lifebuzz.com

Brother, that's hardly definitive. White folks have been trying to claim him for a while. I've never known him to declare himself as one or endorse any Republican presidents. But we do know he supported Barack.

 

[Darkness's]

Thread starter needs to get a life and not worry about celebrities

 

[ronmch20]

Brother, that's hardly definitive. White folks have been trying to claim him for a while. I've never known him to declare himself as one or endorse any Republican presidents. But we do know he supported Barack.

Agreed. But I have heard him say that he is a registered Republican and when the interviewer seemed surprised he went on the say his father was an avowed conservative Republican and he early in life just followed in his footsteps. He went on to say that Republican Party he and is father belonged to no longer exists and while his political registration still reads Republican he mostly supports Democratic candidates and incumbents.

My personal opinion is he has not changed his registration simply in deference to his father who never did either. My only gripe with him his given his platform he could be a bit more vocal about police brutality. Recognizing potential damage to his career might have had something to do with that.

 

[ShortyCumStain]

 

[SVT]

Denzel been a bitch on the low. He just hides it well.

He’s apart of your constituency

 

[ronmch20]

Thread starter needs to get a life and not worry about celebrities

Perhaps you need to get a life and not worry about what the thread starter worries about.

 

[Amajorfucup]

He’s apart of your constituency

Why you switch it up?

 

[keone]

Denzel been a bitch on the low. He just hides it well.

I saw this cant lie did have me scratching my head.

Cause I heard speak on it before but never really blamed CACs

 

[SVT]

Why you switch it up?

???

 

[Amajorfucup]

I saw this cant lie did have me scratching my head.

Cause I heard speak on it before but never really blamed CACs

When you got Larry Elder skinning grinning you know you a fucked up cat.

???

Exactly. ???

 

[respiration]

Agreed. But I have heard him say that he is a registered Republican and when the interviewer seemed surprised he went on the say his father was an avowed conservative Republican and he early in life just followed in his footsteps. He went on to say that Republican Party he and is father belonged to no longer exists and while his political registration still reads Republican he mostly supports Democratic candidates and incumbents.

My personal opinion is he has not changed his registration simply in deference to his father who never did either. My only gripe with him his given his platform he could be a bit more vocal about police brutality. Recognizing potential damage to his career might have had something to do with that.

I’ve never heard him say that. If possible, I’d love to see the interview.
Yeah, I’ve only seen him support Democratic candidates. If it is true, what you’re saying regarding him not changing his registration officially make sense. Whenever I’ve seen him questioned on politics, he‘s stayed pretty non-specific.



I agree with you that he could be more vocal as far police brutality goes.

 

[RUDY RAYYY MO]

I tell a lot of black people this "Let you get rich tomorrow and in a month you're going to be republican and conservative too..." you want to protect what is yours especially if you've worked for it and it wasn't given and you want some order and structure around to maintain what you have.

which is why Cube and 50 was capeing for Trumpkkk. But how much money do you need when you're a multi millionaire. Miss us with that bullshit

 

[SVT]

When you got Larry Elder skinning grinning you know you a fucked up cat.

Exactly. ???

Hnic came to collect on that other name.

smh @ hnic Warner bros

 

[Non-StopJFK2TAB]

Denzel been a bitch on the low. He just hides it well.

He never hid it. Folks had enough sense not to ask.

 

[Non-StopJFK2TAB]

which is why Cube and 50 was capeing for Trumpkkk. But how much money do you need when you're a multi millionaire. Miss us with that bullshit

Amazons founder wants to be the first human with $1 trillion.