Dr Laura Schlessinger N Word RANT Audio and Apology (LISTEN)
Dr. Laura Schlessinger apologized on her website today for using the N-word eleven times while talking to a female caller named Jade on Tuesday.
The African-American caller, disheartened by the offensive treatment she gets from her Caucasian husband’s family and friends, wanted some sympathy from the good doctor. Schlessinger was having none of it and proceeded to offend her in ways far worse than she had already experienced.
The talk show host said: “I articulated the N-word all the way out–more than one time. And that was wrong. I’ll say it again–that was wrong.”
Claiming she was trying to make a point and lost her way, she summed it up by saying: “I ended up, I’m sure, with many of you losing the point I was trying to make, because you were shocked by the fact that I said the word.”
She continued: “I, myself, realized I had made a horrible mistake, and was so upset that I could not finish the show. I pulled myself off the air at the end of the hour. I had to finish the hour, because 20 minutes of dead air doesn’t work. I am very sorry. And it won’t happen again.”
Listen to Tuesday’s N-word audio below:
Filed under: Across the Nation, Celebrities, rant
The problem with this ersatz “apology” (besides its obvious lack of sincerity) is this: “Dr.” Laura’s use of The Word, jarring as it was, was just about the LEAST offensive thing she said to this caller!
Her confrontational and hostile tone, political cheap-shots and gross generalizations about what “black people do,” along with some other remarks which hinted at a deep antipathy for “mixed-race” marriage, were FAR more troubling, indeed…
This is yet another example of how “celebrities” have perfected the art of issueing apologies without managing to admit wrongdoing, or accept responsibility!
“Without giving much thought, a lot of blacks voted for Obama, simply cause he was half-black. It didn’t matter what he was gonna do in office, it was a Black thing. You’ve GOTTA KNOW THAT… [Some of my Best Friends, blah blah blah]… I don’t get it!” Yes, Dr. Laura, you REALLY don’t! It does NOT “depend how it’s said; Is it REALLY that much of a hardship to give up ONE Little Word, if it upsets people???
And, by the way, there’s really NO need to TRY “to demonize Whites.” All one needs is a passing familiarity with U.S. History. This painfully insensitive and unfunny woman makes me EMBARRASSED to be WHITE! Apparently her use of the word “Righteousness” is from some obscure definition I’m unfamiliar with…
Dear Sally,
Please don’t be embarrassed to be white because of Dr. Laura’s deciding NOT to help a caller.
I’m an African American woman who knows much of my American history and I will tell you without the care, determination, and actions of many fair-minded whites, neither slavery would nor the Jim Crow era have been brought to an end, when they were so, thanks to many conscious whites, like you, many people live in true freedom.
Thank you, sister. And as long as you are a person who believes in treating ALL people fairly, you are my sister.
God bless you.
I cannot understand,this doctor’s logic.the woman called about ,not just someone,but her husband that’s making these comments.i heard no sense of help or direction in the way of a resolution.what I heard was the very sick,stupid acts that her husband did to her in the first off…..its people like you that keep the mess going. Get over it we are black ,let us alone if you don’t like us. And keep your ignorance,insensitvity to yourself
Well, now we ALL know that she didn’t mean a WORD of this so-called apology! “Doctor” Laura has announced, on the Larry King show, that she will be leaving radio once her contract expires this year, so that she can “Get [her] FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS back!” First of all, aren’t Conservatives always carrying on about being EXPERTS about the Constitution and The Bill of Rights? There is NO interpretation of The 1st Amendment which would lead one to conclude that it was violated in this instance! She has, and had, the First Amendment right to say whatever hateful things she wanted, just as her listeners have the right to voice their displeasure, either on the Internet, or in protest letters to her sponsors!
I KNEW she didn’t mean a word of her “apology;” MAN!!
Dr. Laura has helped thousands of people. I believe her apology was sincere, and by the way, she didn’t say anything hateful. She doesn’t hate Black African Americans or any other race. She’s proved to have compassion for all people. I think she should have communicated differently with the caller. She was quite bold, but that’s her personality especially if she feels strongly about it. Give her some slack and forgive her. Something about Dr. Laura that’s not common in women is that she does more thinking than feeling. To think resolves problems a lot quicker than feeling. What she thinks came out very strong using the “N” word a number of times to get her point across not being politically correct in the process. She WAS using her First Amendment rights and that’s that. I’m sure she has many Black African Am friends and would never intentionally say something to offend. It is a very offensive word, but remember, she didn’t CALL anybody a N_____. I wish she wouldn’t quit the radio, she has given such great advice to her listeners. There certainly are a lot better spouses and parents because of her knowledge and wisdom.
Hello! I am black and I understand what the caller was saying.I am also in a relationship with a none black and have had simular experiences! but I do not think its racist for someone to ask questions about black people or even make jokes. Many people dont realize their comment might be takin the wrong way. I learned not to be so serious.A serious racist comment stands out from the rest! I have to say though, dr laura was wrong when she claimed blacks constantly call themselvs nigger! yes there are some that use the term negga! including other races,I have never herd a black call another black a nigger! I dont care for either! but strange as it sounds,nigger and nigga are very! very! different as far as how its taken.
I am white and I am disgusted by Dr. Laura’s behavior and her insincere so-called apology. She was rude and sarcastic to her caller. And now stupid Palin is supporting her?!! Unbelievable!!