Isaiah Washington Victim of Gay Power

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Because of accusation he used [ homophobic slur ( )] by white cast mate T.R.Knight(who is gay).

ABC Television Studio has confirmed that fans of tv show "Grey's Anatomy" won't see Isaigh Washinton scrub in as his character Dr. Burke anymore.

"I'm mad as hell and I'm not taking it anymore... and that's whats so shocking and disappointing. "


He wasn't fired because of some word gay community doesn't like. This is some orchestrated plan to have him remove from show and I'm sure his skin complexion was why.

You're out of your mind man. Is everything bad that ever happens to any person with dark skin sue to racial intolerance? Are you that guy Malcolm? It's dissapointing if you are. He basically tied their hands. You can't say those things publicly in this day and age and get away with it. I don't agree with what they're doing to him, but honestly man, he should know better than to be intolerant of someone like that. Especially someone he works with.

If it was 1957, I'd grant you that it was probably due to the color of his skin. But that's "Hollywood" and it's 2007, the color of your skin doesn't matter to them if you bring in the money. The only unfortunate part is that, at least right now, more cool in the entertainment industry to be gay.

Malcom, Michael Richards says the 'N' word and you flip out. Washington says *** a few times and you think it's some gay power backlash because he lost his job.

Those racial covered glasses you see the world through never cease to amaze me.

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Let me re-phrase what I was saying about it being more cool to be gay.

What I find unfortunate about it, is that characteristics, not character, is still how people are viewed.

Does not matter who you are but nowadays if you are in the public eye you cannot alienate your public by making commnets that are racist, sexist or homophobic and expect to getaway with it.

I see what you're trying to say. He was asked what the word was that got him in trouble and when he said it he got in more trouble. Kind of like getting that one Superman villan to same his name backwards so he goes back to his own dimension.

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"The 43-year old actor was called out for telling reporters backstage, right after Grey's was named Best TV Drama Series at the Globes, THAT HE HAD NEVER CALLED COSTAR T.R. KNIGHT a '******' during a dustup on the set."

This is why he lost his job? made to almost get on his knees aplogize like a kid? gave up his EMMY? only cast member not to raise ?

He did everything GLAAD demanded was told he would return for 4th season . I hope he sues gay community, what they did to him was wrong.

A) How does one go about suing the gay community?

B) Even if he was set up, how do you figure it was because of the color of his skin?

What would your reaction be if Washington came out and asaid that McKnight had called him a n***er and then McKnight went on TV and said "I never called him a n***er" would you be cool with that type of language?

So if any black people make unpopular comments then the NAACP can be sued? Eh, malcom?

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So now what are you saying that only black people are allowed to be offended?

I wanted to put a little perspective on this and remind macolm of something from his past.

See I was thiunking about actors using the N word and what Malcolms reaction would be and then I remembered that Macolms reaction is on this site. I am sure we all remember the disgusting comments from Michael Richards ( Kramer) well there is a thread about it and this is what Maclom said ( And I will post a link if anyone wants it)


Only WE will determine an appropriate apology for KKKramer . Seinfield has some questions to be answered too.

So by Macolms logic only the gays will decide the form of Washingtons apology right?

Furthermore and I like this one:


1 make apology on Tavis Smiley's show or( and) Opra where Blacks can decide if he is sincere. Jesse Jackson has become more of a politician and doesn't speak for majority of Black people

2 give reparations from wharever royalties he gets from Seinfield DVD's to Black community set up in some kind of fund

3 owes reparations to the Black men he express his racists opinions

4 use whatever leverage he has to help Black actors in Hollywood

Maybe Washington should do the same for gays right? after all whats good for the goose is good fro the gander.

Anyway I did a little research on this whole thing to see if Macolm had a point and actually he is not. What I did find out was that either the creator or the director of the show is black and approved Washingtons dismissal and secondly McKnight was not open about his sexuality ( as is his right) it was ssupected and because of Washington he had to come out which was an uncomfortable experience for him.

Malcolm even the biggest idiot in the world knows what he meant whe he said " bad things". Face it you made him out to be some poor black man that was a victim of the pink mafia when in truth he has adnmitted he is nothing but a bigot.

So as you suggested let get washington to:

1 make a public apology on a show that is popular with Gays
2. give reperation to gays from any money has made from the show
3. Give reperations to McKnight
4. Use what ever leverage he has to help gay actors Hollywood.

Thanks for the comments, people. Btw, when you are saying "McKnight", you are referring to the actor T.R. Knight, correct? The guy who plays O'Malley on Grey's Anatomy, right? Just wanted to clarify.

Yeah it must be my apologies god only knows why I started calling him McKnight anyway I bet he prefers McKnight to F***** like Mr Washington called him.

You should read this artcle because if it's true then Washington is hardly a decent guy he sound like a ashole fi this is true:


http://www.tmz.com/2006/10/22/isaia...ror-on-the-set/

"I can neither defend nor explain my behaviour. I can also no longer deny to myself that there are issues I obviously need to examine within my own soul, and I've asked for help. With one word, I've hurt everyone who has struggled for the respect so many of us take for granted. I welcome the chance to meet with leaders of the gay and lesbian community to apologise in person. T.R.'s courage throughout this entire episode speaks to his tremendous character. I hold his talent, and T.R. as a person, in high esteem. I know a mere apology will not end this, and I intend to let my future actions prove my sincerity."

Isaiah Washington

This article was printed in the LA times

Malcom, can you compare Imus saying "nappy headed ho" to Washington saying "***" for me?

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I think Isiah and malcom exist in the same fantasyland.

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If he had just admitted he did it, admit he was wrong and take whatever punsihment he got I think more people might have had a little more respect for him taking it like a man. However when he acts like it's a racial agenda and has people like malcolm claiming he is a victim of white, gay conservative power then he just appears like a crybaby and loses what little support he has left.