Comments on: Is Obama “cutting his nuts out” with black folks? – Open Thread http://www.allaboutrace.com/2008/07/09/is-obama-cutting-his-nuts-out-with-black-folks-open-thread/ Fresh and fearless conversation about race in America. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:01:57 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Andre http://www.allaboutrace.com/2008/07/09/is-obama-cutting-his-nuts-out-with-black-folks-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-8306 Andre Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:52:20 +0000 http://www.allaboutrace.com/?p=513#comment-8306 This is further evidence that some of the so-called gatekeepers from the Civil Rights movement need to hang it up for good. This is further evidence that some of the so-called gatekeepers from the Civil Rights movement need to hang it up for good.

]]> By: BlackWomenBTT http://www.allaboutrace.com/2008/07/09/is-obama-cutting-his-nuts-out-with-black-folks-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-8236 BlackWomenBTT Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:57:45 +0000 http://www.allaboutrace.com/?p=513#comment-8236 Hello there! {waves} This is disappointing to see because Reverend Jackson is a member of the black clergy (in some circles)... and it is disappointing that his own son had to repudiate the comments made by his father in order to distance himself from the fallout.... One thing that is vitally important among those who call themselves leaders is a level of maturity that includes a willingness to communicate with each other directly about our concerns and grievances rather than going PUBLIC with petty comments that amount to bashing. Reverend Jackson made a grave error and he will never know just how deep the chasm will be that results. {shaking my head} Thank you for reporting on this unfortunate incident. Peace, blessings and DUNAMIS! Lisa You are invited to stop by my blog and share as often as you'd like! My door is always open! (smiles) Hello there! {waves}

This is disappointing to see because Reverend Jackson is a member of the black clergy (in some circles)… and it is disappointing that his own son had to repudiate the comments made by his father in order to distance himself from the fallout….

One thing that is vitally important among those who call themselves leaders is a level of maturity that includes a willingness to communicate with each other directly about our concerns and grievances rather than going PUBLIC with petty comments that amount to bashing.

Reverend Jackson made a grave error and he will never know just how deep the chasm will be that results.

{shaking my head}

Thank you for reporting on this unfortunate incident.

Peace, blessings and DUNAMIS!
Lisa

You are invited to stop by my blog and share as often as you’d like! My door is always open! (smiles)

]]> By: Chi Chi http://www.allaboutrace.com/2008/07/09/is-obama-cutting-his-nuts-out-with-black-folks-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-8231 Chi Chi Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:40:55 +0000 http://www.allaboutrace.com/?p=513#comment-8231 Question. Why does the white media continue to think that Jackson is a spokesman for black people? He lost me years ago when I came to see him as a media whore. Had he been a true leader he would have said what Cosby and Obama said 30 years ago to black men. He would have stopped saying, "Keep the faith." It takes a lot more than mere faith to make change. Jesse is old and his star is tarnished and broken. Wonder if he takes care of his outside child, emotionally and financially.Basically, he's jealous of Obama. He resents what Obama has been able to achieve without his help.Obama gives Jackson and men like him their propers. What else should he do? Jackson, like B. Clinton, has really shown what they're made of (lack of character). Question. Why does the white media continue to think that Jackson is a spokesman for black people? He lost me years ago when I came to see him as a media whore. Had he been a true leader he would have said what Cosby and Obama said 30 years ago to black men. He would have stopped saying, “Keep the faith.” It takes a lot more than mere faith to make change. Jesse is old and his star is tarnished and broken. Wonder if he takes care of his outside child, emotionally and financially.Basically, he’s jealous of Obama. He resents what Obama has been able to achieve without his help.Obama gives Jackson and men like him their propers. What else should he do? Jackson, like B. Clinton, has really shown what they’re made of (lack of character).

]]> By: Inkognegro http://www.allaboutrace.com/2008/07/09/is-obama-cutting-his-nuts-out-with-black-folks-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-8229 Inkognegro Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:09:42 +0000 http://www.allaboutrace.com/?p=513#comment-8229 I am reserving official comment until after all the blather is over tonight, but I am confident of ONE thing. Jesse will regret that this EVER happened. I am reserving official comment until after all the blather is over tonight, but I am confident of ONE thing.

Jesse will regret that this EVER happened.

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