poor jesse jackson

by blackflag, Fri Jul 11, 2008 at 07:15:32 AM EST

the fall is not yet here, the leaves have yet to have a chance to begin to change color...

the political season is so early yet, too early it seems, but nonetheless, we once again get to enjoy the quasi=regular national race baiting with jesse jackson

jesse has made many crude comments in the course of his life, he has made mistakes, as have we all, he has done some good things with his life

but, yet and all, over the years, part of the national dialogue has been the racist bashing of the "reverend" jesse jackson...emphasis on rush limbaugh sneeringness here....from the time bill clinton had his sister souljah moment, to now, as we witness jackson twist slowly, slowly in the wind

i know jesse made a crude comment, but lets parse this a moment, jesse also thinks he is speaking for his people, not just saying something purely out of selfish motives, having worked for black rights and power in the capitalistic system, he actually cares about this faith based initiative crap, which allows folks to pretend that churches and nonprofits can solve poverty and discrimination...uh, its nice to pander to the nuts, but there are real issues and people involved, perhaps that was why jesse was so exercised

nonetheless, turn the page, here we go again, casting stones on jesse jackson again

when do we lift up our brethern, as well as our foes? leadership sometime involves manning up to our friends who have made inartful comments, save them, do not savage them by your silence as jesse turns slowly in the wind




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Jesse is a fool, and I don't pity fools. (2.00 / 2)

I am not B.A. Baracus.


by Geekesque on Fri Jul 11, 2008 at 08:42:27 AM EST

Re: Jesse is a fool, and I don't pity fools. (none / 0)

I'm pretty sure that was Clubber Lang, but point well taken.


by Jay R on Fri Jul 11, 2008 at 10:06:22 AM EST
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Re: Jesse is a fool, and I don't pity fools. (none / 0)

I'd imagine that B.A. Baracus and Clubber Lang both pitied the fool at one time or another... presumably before dealing said fool a great deal of pain.


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by mistersite on Fri Jul 11, 2008 at 10:12:18 AM EST
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Re: Jesse is a fool, and I don't pity fools. (none / 0)

As a child in the 80's, I remember watching Mr. T and forgetting he was an actor - he was THAT good.  His roles are as different as snowflakes.

/snark


by MeganLocke on Fri Jul 11, 2008 at 12:34:21 PM EST
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This is not news (2.00 / 1)

Seriously, folks.  Jackson hasn't really been news for over a decade.  Why are we letting Bill O'Reilly tell us what's important?  Let's leave him alone.  


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by Dracomicron on Fri Jul 11, 2008 at 09:04:09 AM EST

Re: poor jesse jackson (none / 0)

Jackson has been news if you care about the folks in New Orleans who found themselves discriminated against when they needed housing, facing down the bigots in Jena, or if you were a black woman in Oklahoma sitting on death row. He has been a dedicated progressive and advocate for people who are ignored by the media. He is far more relevant than the so-called new generation of black leadership.


"No self-respecting woman should wish or work for the success of a party that ignores her." - Susan B. Anthony
by feelfree on Fri Jul 11, 2008 at 09:19:03 AM EST

Re: poor jesse jackson (2.00 / 1)

I am an AA and I think that many other AA's would disagree with you.

1. This has nothing to do with race baiting.

  1. Jesse is no longer a leader to the vast majority of AA's.
  2. He feels threatened by any new black leaders because he relishes the idea that he is the preeminent black leader in the US. He likes being the person that is called first when there is a national issue regarding race being discussed.
  3. Most AA's are more conservative socially than the majority of Democrats. AA's probably believe more in the "Bill Cosby" treatment of the problems that afflict our community than looking at it only as a failure of government.
  4. I can see why someone would think that a lecture on absentee fathers would be "looking down" on people when you yourself are part of the problem.


by highgrade on Fri Jul 11, 2008 at 09:47:23 AM EST

Re: poor jesse jackson (none / 0)

Regarding your #3, I don't think Jackson should feel threatened.  It's not as if President Obama would hop on every cable news show each time there's a racial incident...Presidents just don't do that sort of thing.  


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by freedom78 on Fri Jul 11, 2008 at 10:57:28 AM EST
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yes (none / 0)

I would agree - but I think its more about perception. Al Sharpton and Jesse have done such a great job insinuating themselves into the nation's consciousness as "black leaders" that I would bet that if you asked 100 americans to name a current "black leader" that they would be named 90/100, with Farrakhan bringing up the rear. The sad part about this is that they, along with organizations such as the NAACP are almost irrelevant to the new generation of AA's. It's the same old story about once the activists are in positions of power, they spend more time trying to solidify their position and beating back any "rivals" than fighting for the ideals of the struggle.


by highgrade on Fri Jul 11, 2008 at 11:21:59 AM EST
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Re: yes (none / 0)

Sadly, I think you're probably right about the consolidation of black leadership.  

Let's hope that a President Obama might spark a new generation to seize that mantle for positive change.


No way. No how. No McCain.
by freedom78 on Fri Jul 11, 2008 at 12:06:15 PM EST
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Obama's father's day speech (none / 0)

I can see the value in Obama's speech.

However, I wish he'd acknowledged the black men who ARE doing the right thing and sticking by their families. He sort of reinforced a stereotype.


by catfish2 on Fri Jul 11, 2008 at 11:45:49 AM EST
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#5 - Did Jesse Jackson abandon his kids? (none / 0)

What are you talking about?


by catfish2 on Fri Jul 11, 2008 at 11:47:01 AM EST
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Re: #5 - Did Jesse Jackson abandon his kids? (none / 0)

He has at least one outside child as does Cosby.


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by Ida B on Fri Jul 11, 2008 at 08:39:55 PM EST
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Re: poor jesse jackson (2.00 / 1)

Jesse Jackson is merely pointing out what is patently obvious and predictable--that Saint Barack is moving to the right to show he's a non-threatening (to white suburbanites)black man who won't do any harm.


by handsomegent on Fri Jul 11, 2008 at 10:27:08 AM EST

Jesse mentioned 'faith-based' (none / 0)

Did you notice he uttered "faith-based"? Wonder what he was referring to.


by catfish2 on Fri Jul 11, 2008 at 11:47:55 AM EST
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Re: poor jesse jackson (none / 0)

He apologized and his apology was immediately accepted.  I'm staying out of this one.


by MeganLocke on Fri Jul 11, 2008 at 12:36:16 PM EST

simple. (none / 0)

he didn't know the mic was on.  end of story.


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by canadian gal on Fri Jul 11, 2008 at 05:39:31 PM EST


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