What I find interesting is Rev. Jackson and other older black leaders are saying that Senator Obama is not talking about issues facing blacks. I guess the economy and Iraq don't involve us.

 

This is nothing more than the old guard not wanting to let go. It is time for the torch to be past to the next generation of black leaders.

 

As I have said before there is a phenomenon involving black people where some will try to tear down one who is making great strides to improve their lot in life.

 

I think you nailed it there...

What I find interesting is Rev. Jackson and other older black leaders are saying that Senator Obama is not talking about issues facing blacks. I guess the economy and Iraq don't involve us.

 

This is nothing more than the old guard not wanting to let go. It is time for the torch to be past to the next generation of black leaders.

 

As I have said before there is a phenomenon involving black people where some will try to tear down one who is making great strides to improve their lot in life.

That is really a perfect post....I think some of that is starting right here with Louis Coleman passing.

What Rev. Jackson said is incredibly stupid, but it is not racist.

 

Racism: the belief that one's own ethnic stock is superior; discrimination or prejudice based on racism.

Jackson’s comments were stupid. But the point he made is interesting. He feels like Obama is talking down to African Americans. I think Obama, along with his wife, talks down to everyone.

Jesse, the guy that was standing beside him at the time, Al Sharpton and probably a good number of the ACLU membership. So, in other words......nobody.

 

I voted for him in the primary of the 80's when he ran.

 

I was young and thought I knew what I was doing at that time.

What I find interesting is Rev. Jackson and other older black leaders are saying that Senator Obama is not talking about issues facing blacks. I guess the economy and Iraq don't involve us.

 

This is nothing more than the old guard not wanting to let go. It is time for the torch to be past to the next generation of black leaders.

 

As I have said before there is a phenomenon involving black people where some will try to tear down one who is making great strides to improve their lot in life.

 

Very well said.

 

Yesterday on Fox News the commentator said that there were more comments on the tape that they chose not to release them. I cant help but wonder what else he said and why the entire tape was not released.

What I find interesting is Rev. Jackson and other older black leaders are saying that Senator Obama is not talking about issues facing blacks. I guess the economy and Iraq don't involve us.

 

This is nothing more than the old guard not wanting to let go. It is time for the torch to be past to the next generation of black leaders.

 

As I have said before there is a phenomenon involving black people where some will try to tear down one who is making great strides to improve their lot in life.

 

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Jackson’s comments were stupid. But the point he made is interesting. He feels like Obama is talking down to African Americans. I think Obama, along with his wife, talks down to everyone.

Good point. I agree. Maybe Jackson's choice of words was "inartful," but if he was trying to say that Obama is arrogant, then he will get no argument from me.

JJ can't stand not getting attention.

 

and jealous of Obama's status.

Jesse Jackson is a Reverend in name only. JMHO.

 

 

Perhaps 'Father' Jessie would be more appropriate..:D

Jackson’s comments were stupid. But the point he made is interesting. He feels like Obama is talking down to African Americans. I think Obama, along with his wife, talks down to everyone.

Bill Cosby has been saying essentially the same thing that Senator Obama has been saying so is he talking down to black people? I agree 100% with the both of them.

Good point. I agree. Maybe Jackson's choice of words was "inartful," but if he was trying to say that Obama is arrogant, then he will get no argument from me.

You'll have to call me arrogant also because he is saying what needs bo be said and I agree with him 100%.

It may be just perspective, but I do not see Obama as arrogant in any way, especially after having GWB the past seven years.

Taking the topic in a different direction.

Was it tacky for Fox to exploit this, clearly not for public consumption, conversation, considering Jackson was their guest?

These comments from a "reverend"?