I don't think I can look at Jesse Jackson the same way ever again
By drknlvly6781
@drknlvly6781 (6246)
United States
July 16, 2008 10:32pm CST
What is wrong with this man? He is one of the civil rights leaders!!! He's done so much for the black community, but now he is tearing down Barack Obama when he should be happy for him!!! What is wrong with this man, is he just jealous because Obama was nominated for President, and he wasn't years ago when he ran? I know, I'm getting ahead of myself, let me start from the beginning.
Sometime last week (feel free to correct me if I'm wrong) Mr. Jackson was found to have said that he felt Obama was talking down to black people, and that he shouldn't do that. I haven't heard many of his speeches, but the few I did hear didn't feel like he was talking down to us. In fact, the one he had here in Cincinnati had some harsh but needed truths in it that us as black people need to face. Fathers need to take care of their children. We as a whole need to take advantage of what is out there now, and what he puts in place when he gets in office, as far as job training and education is concerned. But once it was put out in the open Jackson apolo-lied and Obama accepted.
Now here is the kicker, this may be the same conversation since it happened on Sunday, but it comes out that not only did Jackson say that he felt Obama talked down to us black folk, but he wants to cut his man-grapes off for talking down to us n-words!!! Whoa-whoa Jackson? How do you even begin to apolo-lie for that? You said this because you wanted to do it, and the only thing you are sorry about is that you were dumb enough to forget that mics and cameras are usually hot during the breaks!!! This is the man you say you support, and yet you want to do this to him? Why? The only time you should look down on another brother is to help him up!!!
On top of which, we came to you to help cease the use of the n-word, and now you are using it to describe black people as a whole? Gawd what kind of hypocrite are you? We should have known something was up when you came up with a baby mama, huh? I for one, can never look at Jesse Jackson the same way. As you can tell I'm pretty heated up about this entire situation. What are your thoughts, MyLot? Oh, and here's the link to the story, complete with a video of Bill O'Reilly's comments on the situation as well.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/07/16/jesse-jackson-caught-on-m_n_111732.html
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@skinnychick (6905)
• United States
17 Jul 08
I have always thought Jackson was a hypocrite. There is something shady about him and always was. Same goes for his son. Seeing as he is from Chicago and based here we have him in the news alot.
Obama is a bigger man than Jackson ever was and I think old Jesse may be a little jealous that he was not the first black nominee for president.
While the use of the n word should cease. I totally agree. What Jackson should do is really explain the meaning of the word as Websters puts it- the definition is an ignorant person and somewhere along the line in history some moron started using it to describe the black race. Well who was the real n word there, the ignorant person, the white guy who started that term.
Anyway, my point being if someone who was intelligent enough to know the meaning of the word in it's true context, then Jackson sure looks like the Websters definition to me and that isn't because of the color of his skin.
I only thank god that Obama is the candidate with a good shot at winning. He will do something for everyone I believe where if Jackson were to ever run it would be more of a status thing. He should just drop off the face of the earth, I'm sick of him. Go Obama!
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@drknlvly6781 (6246)
• United States
18 Jul 08
Actually, neither of them are the first black nominee. Back in the old days Frederick Douglass was the first black nominee for President, although he didn't win the election. However I feel you are on the right track, he is jealous because Obama got nominated and he didn't. He has a bigger following than Rev. Jackson and that is why he is trying to cut him down. Am I alone here in saying I didn't notice Obama talking down to black people before or after Rev. Jackson said anything?
And I don't feel it would help for Rev. Jackson to explain the true meaning of the N-word, simply because he was supposed to be the head of the campaign for ceasing the use of that word altogether. It was hypocritical for him to use it in any context, when he is preaching to his followers that they should not use it at all.
@skinnychick (6905)
• United States
18 Jul 08
Nice point about Douglass. I think Jackson is ignorant, always has been. In the past he has done alot for the black people but the thing is, it has been reverse racism as well. Which is why many people don't like him. Bigotry by anyone is just not right.
The problem with this presidential race is that it has turned into black v.s white in some respects. Bottom line, it isn't about any of that. Obama is the most hope we have for the government and that is what everyone needs to focus on. There are bigger fish to fry and a total overhaul of the government is one of them.
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@trell8402 (274)
• United States
17 Jul 08
Yeah, I pretty much look at Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton the same way now. They're supposed to be about the right thing, but most of the time they're being a little shady.
@lloydanthony111 (4698)
• United States
24 Jul 08
Barack Obama is running a different kind of campaign. It's a campaign of change and hope for everyone.
Jesse Jackson feels left out of the conversation because Barack isn't focusing on Jesse's issues, basically civil rights and race.
Jesse has to come to grips with the fact that Barack is the Democratic Nominee for the Presidency of the United States. In other words Barack "Is The Man". The torch has been passed and Jesse is having a hard time dealing with it.
Jesse needs to stay in the backround, stop making irresponsible statements and feel proud that some of the barriers he worked hard to knock down have been broken. He needs to consult with and advise Barack, but stay in the backround.
It's a new day and the old movers and shakers of the Civil Rights Movements need to realize that.
Lloyd
@lloydanthony111 (4698)
• United States
25 Jul 08
You may just be right. Jesse Jackson can be very divisive and that's the last thing Barack Obama's campaign needs.
I'm sure there are many people wishing that Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton would joing Barack Obama on the campaign trail so they could make the connection between the three of them. It's not going to happen. Barack Obama is running the most diverse campaign in history.
When I volunteered at Barack's Philadelphia headquarters, there were people of all races involved. Race shouldn't and cannot be an issue in this campaign even though many want to invoke it into the debate.
Lloyd
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@drknlvly6781 (6246)
• United States
25 Jul 08
I agree with you for the most part, but I have to say that Jackson needs to leave Obama alone altogether. There is a deep-seeded jealousy in Rev. Jackson that I don't believe he can put aside for the greater good of the campaign or country. he needs to take himself out of the Obama camp altogether, since he can't get over that Obama got nominated and he wasn't. From this point I don't believe that he can do any good for the campaign whatsoever.
@magnet (2087)
• United States
17 Jul 08
I don't know what Jessie was thinking. Maybe he was upset because he had a child out of wedlock and he felt talked down to, who knows. Jessie was not in his right mind, he appologized for the silly comment that he made so I am going to forgive him also.
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@drknlvly6781 (6246)
• United States
17 Jul 08
That makes a little sense, but then again no it doesn't. The most Obama said about Fathers and children was that responsibility doesn't end at conception. The only way that Rev Jackson should have felt upset or guilty about that is if he wasn't taking care of the child that he had out of wedlock. That would be truly a shame because he has enough money to send child support. And since he isn't in the public eye as much as he used to be, he should have time to spend with his child as well.
He says he's sorry, but how do you say sorry about a comment that you meant? What he said was what he wanted to do, and the only reason he is sorry is that he got caught saying it. If I were Obama, I would accept the apology, but wouldn't look for any more support from this man.
@Gesusdid (1676)
• United States
17 Jul 08
Ahhhh ol Jessie , i mean at this point to me , this has to be the steak in the heart for his career period , he has placed his foot in his mouth so many times , its hard to count , and what even makes it bad that people used to look up to him , he was a leader ..and i know Bill O' Reilly is just going to town all over this if he hasnt already lol ...its sad it really is , i think theres no coming back , he might as well , hang it up and , do local things in his own city or something , dont ever go in front of a camera Jessie you've done enough as it is
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@drknlvly6781 (6246)
• United States
17 Jul 08
That's exactly what his son said. Good ol' dad needs to keep hope alive and keep his mouth shut!!!
@shontia08 (846)
• United States
25 Jul 08
girl i am feeling you on this one. i was shocked when i heard what he said. i mean jesse jackson was the last person that i expected to hear that from. i guess i don't know him that well. i have never heard obama talk down on blcak people. to have a black person get so far like obama and then have a strong black leader like jackson make a comment like that upsets me. i support obama not because he's black but because i believe in what he say, and there is time for a change. thanks for starting this discussion.
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@drknlvly6781 (6246)
• United States
25 Jul 08
When I originally heard about this comment, the only thing I heard about was him saying that he felt Obama was talking down to black people. I was confused because I hadn't heard any of his comments that seemed like he was doing that. Then when I got the entire story, I was shocked and appalled. This comment came from nothing but the jealousy Jackson has towards Obama, and he wants to take him down in the public eye. Luckily with his comments, all he has done is take himself down even further.
I do agree with what you are saying about supporting Obama. This election has become a competition between black and white, and this should be about the issues. Don't support Obama because he is black. I wouldn't want Bobby Brown as President, you know? Support him because he is for the right things. This is drknlvly, and I approve this comment lmao!!!
@Gadgetsee (9)
• United States
17 Jul 08
I agree what he said was wrong of course, but I do forgive him. He said he was sorry but I feel like he is sorry he was overheard. I just don't think he is the only one that says things like that. Maybe I lost faith in him years ago after his affair was discovered and hes trying to counsel somebody else. I wont forget about the good he has done in the past. He was there when we needed him preaching for togetherness. I appreciate what he has done in the past but yeah he really messed up big time in the present. I'm glad Sen. Obama accepted his apology.
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@drknlvly6781 (6246)
• United States
17 Jul 08
I guess I am more shocked about him than anything. I won't forget about what he has done in the past, however, It's hard to believe this is what the man has become.
@goldeneagle (6745)
• United States
17 Jul 08
Jesse Jackson has been shady for a LONG time...hypocrite is one of the nicer things you could call him...
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@twindenise71190 (24)
• United States
23 Jul 08
Wel as you said big sis he is a hyprocrite. As far as what is wrong with him i have the slightest idea. He was a well known highly appreciated civil rights leader but now i guess he's in his old age and he's at the point to were he dont care what he says or when he say it, but that isn't an excuse for what he did and said about Barack O'Bama. It is an explination but no excuse.
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