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(2,580 posts)seems to be it was just one interview. It would be a bit unfair to focus only on one interview, maybe the participants didn't get along, maybe the author had an agenda, maybe JW was high. I don't know but give him at least the courtesy of a broader investigation?
My question was there any other evidence of JW's racism outside that interview?
Are there other interviews, mentions of racism in books of the times, biographies of contemporaries or writings of JW himself that would corroborate?
Major Nikon
(36,818 posts)Pretty much the universal theme in his westerns was Native Americans were good if they helped the white man, but otherwise they were murderous animals who raped, pillaged, and attacked white people at every opportunity. Certainly Wayne didnt invent these myths, but he certainly perpetuated them. For that alone he shouldnt be honored for anything.
Bye John
SergeStorms
(19,186 posts)in the "anti-communist" Hollywood scare/crusade as well. Marion Morrison was a racist piece of crap who just loved tearing others down in order to make himself look more "patriotic" and "clean". He helped destroy many people's lives in Hollywood. Everything they say about Morrison, and more, is true. Fuck Marion Morrison.
Pantagruel
(2,580 posts)yielded further RW leanings during the McCarthy scares, so basically you're right, fuck Marion.
Merlot
(9,696 posts)If someone tells you who they are, believe them. It isn't a mistake or needing more investigation.
Most people don't make racist statements just because they don't get along with their interviewer.
We owe john wayne no courtesy.
llashram
(6,265 posts)pecosbob
(7,533 posts)Draft-dodger, racist, right wing blowhard.