"I think the word uppity was invented so they'd have something to call you.". From Wordnik.com. [Homebody]
What are people actually saying when you hear the word uppity in association with Senator Barack Obama?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 31, 2008] Reference
So when Olbermann asks Obama to respond to an ugly use of the word uppity, Obama just laughs when we expected anger. From Wordnik.com. [Linda Bergthold: The War of the Lizard Brains] Reference
Or called him "uppity" -- on at least two occasions. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2008-01-01] Reference
If I am calling you uppity, that is one thing; but if I say you. From Wordnik.com. [Booker Rising] Reference
My sense is that for some, it is an "uppity" thing. From Wordnik.com. [In An Interview With TPM, Krugman Ramps Up Case Against Obama] Reference
The "uppity" part of that got past me - yeah, it fits. From Wordnik.com. [In Big Speech, Obama Begins Prepping Voters For Challenges Ahead] Reference
Emmett Till was "uppity" for whisting at a white woman. From Wordnik.com. [Election Central Morning Roundup] Reference
I also think you're reading the "uppity" thing all wrong. From Wordnik.com. [In An Interview With TPM, Krugman Ramps Up Case Against Obama] Reference
Dana should call a spade a spade and use the word "uppity". From Wordnik.com. [GOP Attacks Obama Over Disputed Quote] Reference
Then FNC will again call him arrogant, dogwhistle for "uppity". From Wordnik.com. [New McCain Ad: Will "Biggest Celebrity In The World" Help Your Family?] Reference
I believe the word you are looking for is "uppity," not "funny.". From Wordnik.com. [In Speech Endorsing Obama, Edwards Offers Effusive Praise Of Hillary] Reference
Josh reports that Lynn Westmoreland called Obama 'uppity' today. From Wordnik.com. [Palin's Speech Watched By Nearly As Many As Obama's Acceptance] Reference
Same way "uppity" describing a black person is regarded as racist. From Wordnik.com. [Election Central Morning Roundup] Reference
So MonaL, are you saying there is an "uppity" issue going on here?. From Wordnik.com. [In An Interview With TPM, Krugman Ramps Up Case Against Obama] Reference
Why doesn't Kristol just call Obama "uppity" and get it over with?. From Wordnik.com. [Tomorrow's Right Wing Attack On Obama -- Today!] Reference
I think Obama is right not to make an issue of the "uppity" remark. From Wordnik.com. [Election Central Morning Roundup] Reference
Tues. and Wed. Using the word "uppity" in general is not the problem. From Wordnik.com. [Election Central Morning Roundup] Reference
This is nothing more than the media doing their "uppity" bit on Obama. From Wordnik.com. [GOP Attacks Obama Over Disputed Quote] Reference
| Reply | Permalink the word "uppity" comes to their mind, that's for sure. From Wordnik.com. [McCain: "Who Is The Real Barack Obama?" McCain Supporter: "Terrorist!"] Reference
Its pages are filled with angry rants against feminists and other "uppity" women. From Wordnik.com. [Jackson Katz: Dennis Kucinich Endorses Hustler] Reference
Don't forget this right-wing fringe dolt: Lynn Westmoreland with his "uppity" remark. From Wordnik.com. [GOP Rep. Broun: Sorry I Compared Obama To Hitler -- But He Is A Socialist] Reference
The notion that she might harbour feelings of Obama as "uppity" lingered after the read. From Wordnik.com. [Woman Who Broke "Small Town" Story Says Obama Campaign's Response Was "Classy"] Reference
If you think that makes him "uppity" then the problem is with you, not with anybody else. From Wordnik.com. [McCain Campaign Accuses Obama Of Playing "Race Card"] Reference
I'm not sure it's code for "uppity" so much as "hysterical, loony left" in those circles. From Wordnik.com. [McCain Responds: Americans Have "Every Reason To Doubt" Whether Obama Can Keep Us Safe] Reference
And that video of him answering the older white male who asked about "uppity" is great stuff. From Wordnik.com. [Woman Who Broke "Small Town" Story Says Obama Campaign's Response Was "Classy"] Reference
Karl Rove's role in this election is limited to spinning out variations on the word "uppity". From Wordnik.com. [Big News Orgs Fail To Label McCain Attack Ad What It Is: False] Reference
First because he wants to woo some and also, de doesn't want to appear to be smug or "uppity". From Wordnik.com. [Obama Blasts Back On Terror, Blames GOP For Bin Laden's Escape] Reference
I grew up in GOB North Carolina, and there was no doubt who the "uppity" label was reserved for. From Wordnik.com. [Election Central Morning Roundup] Reference
I grew up in (WAY North of the Manson/Nixon line) Wisconsin and we ALL know what "uppity" means. From Wordnik.com. [Election Central Morning Roundup] Reference
Jonathan Capehart literally used "uppity" in reference to Obama this morning on MSNBC - video here. From Wordnik.com. [GOP Attacks Obama Over Disputed Quote] Reference
As has been said up-thread a couple times, almost always there's a racial component to the use of "uppity". From Wordnik.com. [GOP House Candidate Calls Black Newscaster "Uppity"] Reference
For folks who look like me, being "uppity" was/is grounds for a lynching or some other form of retribution. From Wordnik.com. [GOP House Candidate Calls Black Newscaster "Uppity"] Reference
By using the passe word "uppity" they not only show themselves to be racists but old and out of touch racists. From Wordnik.com. [GOP House Candidate Calls Black Newscaster "Uppity"] Reference
I've never even lived in the south but whenever I hear the word "uppity" I expect one of those two words to follow. From Wordnik.com. [GOP House Candidate Calls Black Newscaster "Uppity"] Reference
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