Beau Peep Notice Board => Outpourings => Topic started by: The Peepmaster on November 02, 2010, 10:21:30 AM
Title: Something heartwarming about this KKK story...
Post by: The Peepmaster on November 02, 2010, 10:21:30 AM
Title: Re: Something heartwarming about this KKK story...
Post by: Roger Kettle on November 02, 2010, 11:33:18 AM
I think I find it more astonishing than heartwarming, Nige. This arsehole doesn't appear to be showing any remorse whatsoever and, instead, has cobbled together what can almost be described as a stand-up act. I realise that your "heartwarming" tag applies to the reverend's remarkable responses to these insane provocations---and I agree with you-- but, for me, the guy's smug, rehearsed story-telling over-rides all that.
Title: Re: Something heartwarming about this KKK story...
Post by: The Peepmaster on November 02, 2010, 11:42:54 AM
I see what you're saying, Roger, but I was looking at it from a "good triumphing over evil" perspective.
Title: Re: Something heartwarming about this KKK story...
Post by: Tarquin Thunderthighs lll on November 03, 2010, 01:36:01 AM
To put it in context though, Roger, Johnny Lee Clary has apparently shown total remorse, and is now a preacher devoted to evangelising against racism, and anything but a friend of the KKK. In that light, this particular anecdote is very much at the expense of the KKK and in praise of the man who "defeated" them.
Certainly, I think anyone has the right to question his motives and be cynical about his apparent celebrity within his 'conversion' (he was a high profile KKK spokesman beforehand - I remember him well from his appearance on Oprah some years back), but the appearance is that he is at least on a better path than the one he trod before. And that is a little heart-warming I think, even if it doesn't excuse the actions and ignorance of his past.
Title: Re: Something heartwarming about this KKK story...
Post by: Diane CBPFC on November 03, 2010, 03:28:05 AM
It’s a win –win. One less bigot in the world and a ton of money saved on laundry detergent.
Title: Re: Something heartwarming about this KKK story...
Post by: Tarquin Thunderthighs lll on November 03, 2010, 08:04:11 AM
;D ;D ;D
As always, Diane - nail, square on the head. Brilliant!
Title: Re: Something heartwarming about this KKK story...
Post by: Roger Kettle on November 03, 2010, 06:28:44 PM
Apologies, Tarks. My comments were based solely on this clip and Clary's smug delivery made me feel more than a little uncomfortable. I didn't know that he has since gone on to preach against racism and that is, well, heartwarming!
Title: Re: Something heartwarming about this KKK story...
Post by: Roger Kettle on November 03, 2010, 06:29:45 PM