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politicsanyone - > Politics, anyone? -> Jaz McKay's Obama post — hate speech or harmless humor?
Jaz McKay's Obama post — hate speech or harmless humor?

We posted this story today. What do you think — is this a serious slur as the Obama folks contend or harmless humor? (Attached is a screen grab the Obama folks sent us).

— Government editor Christine Bedell

Fake Obama slogans anger local supporters

Local supporters of presidential hopeful Barack Obama are upset with radio personality Jaz McKay for posting what they say are inflammatory fake slogans about Obama’s campaign.

The slogans, which appeared on McKay’s page of the KNZR 1560 AM Web site, included “Obama ‘08” followed by “Hope. Change. Dead honkeys.,” “kill white folks” and “Kill Whitey!”

Obama pledge delegate Uduak Ntuk of Bakersfield said he was shocked and surprised by the slogans, which he called hate speech.

“It’s actions like that that give Bakersfield a bad name,” Ntuk said.

Station Vice President/General Manager Steve Darnell said that McKay did not create the slogans, he found them on another Web site and posted them to his own. McKay goes to a wide variety of news and humor sites on the Internet and posts numerous things he finds to his own site, Darnell said.

The slogans were up for about a week, which is the normal amount of time McKay’s postings are online before replaced by something new. McKay will not be disciplined, Darnell said.

“The listeners know what he’s about,” Darnell said. “They get his sarcasm and his tongue-in-cheek humor.”

— Staff writer Jason Kotowski, jkotowski@bakersfield.com
 

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posted by jazman on May 13, 2008 at 05:31 PM

Actually my real name is Victor Sckapopolus. But don't tell anyone.

posted by antiextremism on May 13, 2008 at 04:55 PM

Yep, there's no such thing as bad publicity, there's only publicity or no publicity. But, remember Jaz, lest you forget, your comedy career stumbled. Stick to hate, you're much better at it,

I support Jaz's right to be vile, it's his constitutional right to rag on people, just as the opposite is true.

posted by NancyII on May 13, 2008 at 03:25 PM

Thank you chic A, I'm glad you recognized my genius. 

You shoulda heard the show that day.  That way you might know what you're talking about instead of just rambling.

posted by nooneisabovethelaw on May 13, 2008 at 01:38 PM

Sagefever asked: " Jaz,really ? Did your mom name you that?"
 

No. His real name is Dan McKey.

posted by ChicoEsquela on May 13, 2008 at 12:54 PM

McKay is funny IMO. Only problem I have with him is when he starts talkin guns.

He just strikes me as a wannabee cop or soldier........ or something...........

I don't thik he's any more racist than any of the  "holier than though do-gooder's" on here.

posted by mrsearnhardt88 on May 13, 2008 at 12:48 PM

Jaz is not a racist or a bigot.  He has said several times that he doesn't discriminate against anyone.  He is an equal opportunity offender, that's what he gets paid to do.  He has the guts to say what is on his mind which obviously all of you have no problem doing yourselves.  A lot of these comments are mean spirited and degrading to Mr. McKay ,so what makes your comments and actions OK but not his?  Seems like a double standard to me.  Ralph even jumped in and told you all to relax.  He obviously wasn't offended.  If you don't like his show then don't listen.  Knowing what his ratings are and how well the show is doing he doesn't need you listening anyway.  I am proud to say that both Mr. Bailey and Mr. McKay are friends of mine.  I love both of their shows so I listen.  If you don't agree, change the station...

 

posted by ChicoEsquela on May 13, 2008 at 12:43 PM

Yeah Tom, McCain is such a racist ........... Guess thats why he adopted the little girl from right next ta SEA....

I'd ask you to walk that mile in his boots prior to judging how he feels about ANY ethnic groups........

And Emerson, Easter Candi is about as dumb as a mud fence in Seattle........... Just slightly higher on the intellectual scale than her radio bud,  "Dr." Mark Martinez..............

You're spot on about PC being our undoing bro..................

posted by montfred on May 13, 2008 at 12:40 PM

 

posted by nooneisabovethelaw on May 13, 2008 at 12:38 PM

As opposed to the "redistribution of wealth through warfare" policy of the GOP?

posted by randomfactor on May 13, 2008 at 12:15 PM

Learnem, we know *EXACTLY* how you feel about those things.  Against, Against, For and For if you get your cut.

posted by learnem on May 13, 2008 at 12:12 PM

wow..the libs are REALLY pissed off....

 

now you know how we feel about your homosexual marriage, trampling of the 2nd amendment, out and out hate for this country,  and your redistribution of wealth via welfare

 

 

go pay some more white guilt money to the Sierra club, autobahn society and the CBD

posted by allRED on May 13, 2008 at 10:38 AM

Gee I'm White whats all the hullablue

posted by randomfactor on May 13, 2008 at 10:12 AM

But that wouldn't be *TRUE*, truthhurts.  McCain doesn't go to church.

posted by jazman on May 13, 2008 at 10:00 AM

"I'm working on a John McCain eats children at church bumpersticker"

Now that's comedy!!

posted by ChicaEsquela on May 13, 2008 at 09:34 AM

"KNZR is kicking butt in Arbitron ratings in its market"

Conservative talk radio in a conservative market. Geez who'd of thunk it? Nancy you are a genius!

posted by thetruthhurts on May 13, 2008 at 09:19 AM

"Anyone with a bit of time wanna put together a "John McCain: I hate the gooks" bumpersticker?"

I'm working on a John McCain eats children at church bumpersticker.

posted by AudreyB on May 13, 2008 at 08:54 AM

Let the dialog begin!        .www.cracked.com/video_15491_im-not-racist.html

 

posted by timec on May 13, 2008 at 08:51 AM

 Ralph

Ask yourself this.....If this were Mc Cain would the bumper stickers make any sense? Would they be funny?.... ...NO! The bumper stickers are based on Obama's race so that makes them racist.

 

posted by gr8scott on May 13, 2008 at 08:45 AM

Geez! I excised this cancer from my truck and now he's on my TV! This is exactly what McKay wanted. Someone...anyone to talk about him and his show. He will talk about this on his show for two weeks. Poor guy.

Way to get his back O.J....I mean Ralph!

posted by sagefever on May 13, 2008 at 08:44 AM

Yes,but with my anti talk radio program moving forward...soon folks it'll all be over! Sarcasm~ it's over too many heads this day and age.


posted by timec on May 13, 2008 at 08:43 AM

JAZ

I AM AN AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN AND I AM OFFENDED. I SAW ONE OF THE NAACP MEMBERS ON THE NEWS DISCUSSING THIS ISSUE THIS  MORNING AND I WAS IN COMPLETE SHOCK. BEING FUNNY IS ONE THING BUT OUT RIGHT OFFENDING A PERSON BECAUSE OF THEIR RACE IS ANOTHER. THERE ARE PEOPLE THAT MIGHT SEE YOUR FAKE BUMPER STICKERS AND TRULY BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE TRUE. BLACKS AND WHITES HAVE ENOUGH REAL ISSUES; WE DON'T NEED YOU ADDING FUEL TO THE FIRE. OBAMA IS A GOOD MAN IN MY OPINION AND HE WOULD MAKE A FINE LEADER OF THIS COUNTRY. IF YOU DISLIKE HIM ATTACK HIM ON REAL ISSUES. HE HAS A WHITE MOTHER SO THE BUMPER STICKERS DO NOT EVEN PERTAIN TO HIM.  I WILL NEVER LISTEN TO YOUR PROGRAM. I AM NOT INTERESTED IN LISTENING TO ANYONE THAT PROMOTES HATE. YOU ARE A BIGOT AND YOU NEED TO BE FIRED IMMEDIATELY.

KNZR PLEASE DON'T STAND BEHIND A RACIST......IF HE IS NOT REPRIMANDED AT THE VERY LEAST I WILL HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE THAN TO BELIEVE YOU TOO PROMOTE HATE..!

 

posted by AudreyB on May 13, 2008 at 08:40 AM

This is only the beginning, folks.

posted by RALPHEMERSON on May 13, 2008 at 08:20 AM

Just for the record, let's make it clear how this whole thing got started. It began with an e mail from a woman named Candi Easter. She wrote: "This is a link to the outrageous racist material on the Jaz McCay (sic) blog. I urge EVERY Democrat to call KNZR ... ask for the station manager and let them know what we think of this kind of garbage." It was then followed by an e mail from Bernita Jenkins that read, "I thought everyone needed to know the flavor of the day. I am really hoping many of you will call in on Monday and challenge McCay (sic)." Ask yourself, why didn't you hear about these e mails from the newspaper or TV media? Can a couple of people, a couple of liberal Democrats really MAKE a news story. Clearly, the answer is yes. And if local Democrats have a problem with the slogans why not attack the folks that created it? Why attack Jaz for sharing it with his audience? And what is "racist" about the slogans. It implies Obama will kill white people! Is it racist because someone believes Obama may commit murder? Or do they fear someone will believe Caucasian genocide is part of the party platform? C'mon!!!! Political correctness will be end of us. Everybody relax. Take your pants off and slide on the ice. That is unless you have a larger agenda. And by the way, a Priest, a Rabbi and a black guy never REALLY walked into a bar together. Ralph E. Bailey, Jr.

posted by randomfactor on May 13, 2008 at 07:42 AM

Thinking about it, wouldn't McCain be his own ideal running mate?  He exactly balances out his positions on torture, the economy, the Hundred Years War, the environment and so many other issues.

.

The only "downside" is that he comes from his own home state, so he'd have to forfeit Arizona's electoral votes, but maybe he could move into a hotel somewhere like Cheney did to get around that.

.

Tom, Landover Baptist beat you to it:

http://www.speakupdesigns.c...

 

posted by TomW on May 13, 2008 at 07:12 AM

Anyone with a bit of time wanna put together a "John McCain: I hate the gooks" bumpersticker?

Actually, I do think the stickers on Jaz' site are kinda funny.  The one I proposed isn't as funny since McCain actually said it.

For those of you who don't know Obama's positions, check his website. http://www.barackobama.com/...

posted by ChicoEsquela on May 13, 2008 at 07:10 AM

jf, I had about a belly fulla mckay some time back when he started talkin guns..........

He's a wannabe  "cowboys & Indians" player who never fired a shot in anger (or more importantly never had one fired at his ample azzzz......)

Guys like him give us gun guys a bad name...............

posted by NancyII on May 13, 2008 at 07:07 AM

You don't really believe that this is really Jaz on here do you?  I have my doubts..could be wrong but........ehhhhhh.

And yes, KNZR is kicking butt in Arbitron ratings in its market.

posted by catpaw on May 13, 2008 at 06:22 AM

Geez, Jaz, quit radio and find an honorable career like pandering on a sidewalk or being a pimp.

posted by jfrancais on May 13, 2008 at 05:23 AM

I'm smelling some slick advertisement here...

posted by jazman on May 13, 2008 at 01:24 AM

Hey, seriously, please don't talk about this anymore OK?

I mean really, don't call the TV stations and don't tell the paper or any other media. PLEASE! Don't call Ralph after 3pm and talk about it. Don't call Inga Barks at KERN and ask her how she feels about it.

I can't risk the word getting out about my show. Please STOP posting things about me here.

If you have any sense of humanity you'll all stop talking about this!!! GOD PLEASE STOP! I'm just trying to make a living. I'm just a humble guy with a family. Why not just forget it?

Gee I'm sorry I made you so angry..... It won't happen again I swear. Forgive me....please. 

I'll make it all better between Noon and 3pm on 1560 KNZR, Your Home for News, Talk and Dodger Baseball Just stop talking about me here and hurting my reputation.....................I'm begging you.

Your Friend,

Jaz McKay

posted by catpaw on May 12, 2008 at 11:33 PM

What has Jaz said that is funny or smart?

posted by DogGone on May 12, 2008 at 10:46 PM

it's moron squared.

sagefever, "Did your mom name you that?" um...either her or his dad. sheesh. who named you?
 

Jaz is funny, smart, a good ol' boy, and I for one am glad he came to town. and correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't his station kicking arse in the ratings?

 

posted by randomfactor on May 12, 2008 at 08:26 PM

It's moron.

posted by drilnliftcrude on May 12, 2008 at 08:15 PM

Uduak Ntuk.  Is that Eskimo?  Or Dyslexian?   

posted by Neverleft on May 12, 2008 at 08:00 PM

Much ado about absolutely nothing! P.C. at its best. 

posted by antiextremism on May 12, 2008 at 06:46 PM

Personally I think Jaz makes statements to stir it up and help his ratings. A lot of liberals listen in for a laugh before tuning the station over, and even more "Yeah, what he says"  listeners who feel their narrow minded views are validated cuz they heard it on the radio. LOL

posted by catpaw on May 12, 2008 at 06:04 PM

It's not nice to laugh at jokes that denigrate and insult religions, races, ethnicity, gender, etc. But sometimes I do.

It's not nice to laugh at mentally retarded people. But sometimes I do. Nor is it nice to laugh at mentally ill people. But sometimes I do. However, I never laugh at Jaz McKay; being nice has nothing to do with it.

posted by sagefever on May 12, 2008 at 06:00 PM

Everytime I hear the name Jaz McKay I have to google him.... Jaz,really ? Did your mom name you that?

posted by grandolephil on May 12, 2008 at 05:39 PM

Mr. Maverick would like to respond after his conference with La Raza.

Honkey don’t have a dog in this race.

posted by drilnliftcrude on May 12, 2008 at 05:37 PM

I don't think I've ever seen a candidate who's supporters are so paranoid in their defense of him.  Calling it slander to post humorous (and they are funny) bumper stickers goes with the suggestions that to even mention his middle name is somehow unfair and racist.  The Obamaites fear that once you get past the soaring message of hope and unity, nothing is left but an empty and unappealing suit.

posted by randomfactor on May 12, 2008 at 05:32 PM

Whereas McBush firmly takes two opposite stands on every issue, right, GOPhil? 

posted by nooneisabovethelaw on May 12, 2008 at 05:29 PM

Believe me, I don't. Had to stop being a Dodgers fan, or at least listening to them on the radio.

posted by grandolephil on May 12, 2008 at 05:29 PM

If Mr. Uduak Ntuk would do his candidate the distinction of rising to the occasion and actually disseminating on Barack Obama’s stance on actual issues instead of expecting to be elected into the highest office in the land only because he’s black and you’re not.

As it is, playground taunts are the only thing we have to counter Obama because he doesn’t take a stand on anything.


That's how honkey roll.

posted by kbabe02 on May 12, 2008 at 05:23 PM

This is all so funny, not to mention nice publicity for Jaz Mckay.  As was aforementioned, if you do not like the images then do not peruse them.  If you do not care for the Jaz Mckay show then DON'T LISTEN!

posted by nooneisabovethelaw on May 12, 2008 at 05:23 PM

In a political campaign, for president of the United States, don't the involved parties feel a responsibility to make factual statements? I have not seen, anywhere, any statement by Obama or his campaign that would indicate anything close to the thought expressed in those phony bumperstickers.

That, BS, is the standard that I would hold him to. And I'm fully aware I don't have to listen to his radio program or his station, thank goodness. What a wasteland of hot air.

Also, BS, point out to me, exactly, where I said McKay's post should be banned? I didn't call for that, and I would't. I think McKay's choice of material speaks for itself. People will make up their own minds.

CatherineBaker: our senses of humor are far apart.

posted by CatherineBaker on May 12, 2008 at 05:12 PM

I'm sorry--I think it's funny.  It's the irony.  OF COURSE Obama doesn't really feel that way--that's why it's funny.  If Obama really DID feel that way then it wouldn't be funny.  It would be news.

posted by ThatBonnyLoon on May 12, 2008 at 05:09 PM

Who cares.  If McKay found them online and posted them on his site, great.  If not, great.  Just here on the Californian blogs people say stuff, their own opinions, and sometimes lie.  Who cares.  First amendment protects free speech.  If McKay offends you, then don't visit his site or listen to his show.  It's not like you don't have control over whether or not you hear the voice of Jaz McKay.

posted by BakersfieldSuperman on May 12, 2008 at 05:05 PM

not to be a sore thumb but whats wrong with him posting whatever he wants....if you hold McKay to this you should hold everyone including Nooneisabovethelaw and everyong else to the same standards. then what do you ban? what are the standards, we could probably agree on the above ban but what then? What about saying mccain is old? what about opinion? the point is what right or cliam does anyone have someone else just because they disagree.

This is so like Obama supporter anyting that they dont like must be banned give me a break you dont like it then dont go to the site..................Im so tired of this crap.

They didnt like Mcain stating the fact that a leader of Hamas the terrorist organization that beheads people they dont like, endorse and wants Obama to be Pres but I dont har them making  a fuss about that.

posted by nooneisabovethelaw on May 12, 2008 at 04:58 PM

I would really like to know what Ralph Bailey thinks of Jaz McKay's bumper stickers...and McKay's "I found 'em on the innertubes and thought I'd just post 'em here" falls right behind "I was only following orders" in terms of responsibility, in my book.

posted by ChicoEsquela on May 12, 2008 at 04:58 PM

like AC said: "The right tool for the job"

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