Slog - Comments on What Did Jesse Jackson Say About Obama?

Comment by Fnarf

Fnarf — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:58:28 -0800

I'll tell you what it involves: a big boost for Obama, that's what. Jesse is a hindrance, not a help.

Comment by Fred

Fred — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:01:28 -0800

Obama will dimiss Jackson, and there will go another constituency he used to get the nomination betrayed. First it was the anti-war left, and now the African American vote. He knows he has those constituencies in the bag anyway, what does he care.

Comment by Jubilation T. Cornball

Jubilation T. Cornball — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:02:22 -0800

I wouldn't say this is up to the same standards as "Hymie town." Jesse's stupidity is losing its shimmer...

Comment by michael strangeways

michael strangeways — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:02:52 -0800

what a douche.

Comment by chet

chet — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:07:20 -0800

he said obama is trying to cut black men's n**s off. trust me.

Comment by Ziggity

Ziggity — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:08:04 -0800

2: What constituency does Jesse Jackson represent so well that a "dismissal" by Obama will have them feeling alienated?

Comment by ugh

ugh — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:13:44 -0800

actually, the worst part is that it may mean more eyes on that cunt O'Reilly

Comment by Dougsf

Dougsf — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:16:21 -0800

What #1 said.

Comment by Non

Non — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:19:21 -0800

Jesse Jackson's son is the national co-chair of the Obama campaign.

Comment by Big Sven

Big Sven — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:35:49 -0800

This is the best thing to happen to Obama in months.

Comment by laterite

laterite — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:38:12 -0800

It's a damn shame that Jesse Jackson has become such an irrelevant joke. Remember when he was someone who commanded respect?

Comment by apres_moi

apres_moi — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:39:07 -0800

oh Rev Jackson.. what a fucking fool you are. He's basically pissed that Obama's disthroned the leaders of the Old Guard such as Shartpon and himself. Disthronement means a possible decline in funds going to their organizations. They're also very pissed and jealous b/c Obama didn't come from underneath their wing.

Does anyone remember: the">http://www.redlasso.com/ClipPlayer.aspx?id=505eaef0-2425-49aa-a5e1-f7d694a1d70d">the SNL cartoon where Obama does everything he can to get Sharpton and Jackson away from his campaign?

Comment by Non

Non — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:46:45 -0800

From a commentor at HuffPost

"Fox and conservatives are looking for any opportunity to create tensions within the black community. Fox, Limbaugh and Hannity will play this story for days...and days.....and days."

Ugh

Comment by Greg

Greg — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:54:58 -0800

re: It's a damn shame that Jesse Jackson has become such an irrelevant joke. Remember when he was someone who commanded respect?

No, the time you are referring to must precede me. I'm only 60.

Comment by Mark in Colorado

Mark in Colorado — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:57:47 -0800

Jesse Jackson Sr. just handed Obama a gift. I was wondering if he would get a "Sister Souljah" moment and here it is. If I were more cynical I'd wonder if this "distraction" wasn't orchestrated? Nevertheless, thank you Jesse!!

Comment by apres_moi

apres_moi — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:01:11 -0800

@13 - Little do they know it does the opposite. It actually makes Jackson look like a jealous fool. How can preacher, who cheated on his wife and fathered a child with his mistress, complain about the morals of someone else who's faithful to his wife and loving and responsible father?

The black community (btw, I'm black) remembers everything about Jackson. To the general population, we appear to respect and love the man. But within the community, we openly criticize him when his name comes up in conversations. Basically, many people in the black community have been waiting for someone new and younger to gain momentum and dethrone the old guard because they've become jaded with the power and money.

Comment by I'm black! Really!

I'm black! Really! — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:34:24 -0800

As a female of AA anscestry (I prefer the term �negress�) I can say that this won�t change a thing.

Quite frankly, Fox news, Hannity, Limbaugh, all of them are FAR to detached from the black community to realize that we see Jackson as a guy who could have been a great leader in our community if he hadn�t gone batshitcrazy. He was next to MLK when he went shot, made a good run for presidency and slept with a whole bunch of women. That�s about it. We�re not impressed.
Dont worry. Brotha's still got our vote. Holler.

Comment by Fnarf

Fnarf — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:37:21 -0800

"Negress" reminds me of "empress". Not that I'd ever use the word, but it's an interesting one.

Comment by Fred

Fred — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:43:17 -0800

I see; so when Bill Clinton dismisses Jesse Jackson and whomever his constituency is, he's just a rabid racist but if Obama does it then it's all noble and those voters don't matter anyway. Typical lefties.

Comment by I'm black! Really!

I'm black! Really! — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:45:01 -0800

@ 18
It's from Star Trek. Abe Lincoln, traveling through time and space, finding himself on the deck of the Enterpise, face to face with Uhura, calls Uhura a negress. And she doesn't flinch.

Is it strange that I'm black, female, watch Star Trek and read the Slog? I'm I a freakish anomaly.

At least I'm not Jesse Jackson.

Comment by jardy

jardy — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:46:59 -0800

Jesse under his breath...with impeccable grammar:

"See, Barack been, um, talkin down to black people on this faith based. I wanna cut his nuts off."

"Barack he's talkin down to black people."

See Jesse been, um, talkin down to his mic a little too much, instead of, um shutting the fuck up. Or at least saying something that makes sense. I wanna cut his mic off.

Comment by Mark in Colorado

Mark in Colorado — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:57:29 -0800

@19
My first love was named Fred. Smart, smart man. Air Force pilot. You sir, embarrass the name. Just be honest. You don't like Barack Obama. Say it. Release your hatred. It'll get better. I promise.

Comment by JR

JR — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:21:02 -0800

Wonder what the reaction would have been if a white pastor had uttered Jesse's remarks?

Comment by G

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:40:20 -0800

haha referring to #21, that shit was absolutely hysterical.
ill be laughing about that for the rest of the night

Comment by Mark in Colorado

Mark in Colorado — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:51:38 -0800

Here's an admission I can't believe I'm posting here. I would most enthustiastically vote for an Obama (Hillary) Clinton ticket anyday. Although I can't stand Bill. I love Hillary. My partner of 23 years and I have given hundreds of dollars (so far) to Obama. I just can't stand Bill. But Barack and Hillary look good together. Damn it!!

Comment by Mike in MO

Mike in MO — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:34:36 -0800

who the fuck is this sista soulja motherfucker anyway?

Comment by Mike in MO

Mike in MO — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:37:38 -0800

Also, @ 20: you sound hot. except the Star Trek fan part.

Comment by I'm black! Really!

I'm black! Really! — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:47:27 -0800

Thanks Mike. I AM hot, even if I don't spell check my posts. FYI, it's Souljah with an 'H' and neither she nor I date white guys.

Unless their into Star Trek.

Comment by Jeanne

Jeanne — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:54:12 -0800

This is my first post to a blog ever. I find it ridiculous that our television can say almost anything on air, and they still can not quote "Cut his nuts off"? Come on, is this still a Puritan community, or just one with a lot of double standards? Even more ridiculous is refering to Black Americans as "African American" when most are born in America. Are we not all just Americans, trying to get along? Let's drop the labels and deal with each other as human beings.

Comment by Whirled Peas

Whirled Peas — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:58:58 -0800

@29

*sigh*

This is gonna get ugly.

Comment by Valen

Valen — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:46:33 -0800

Give me a fucking break. For fuck's sake, black people, come into the mainstream with the rest of us and put all this b.s. behind us. Do you really want to be treated like little babies and have all these handouts given to you? Wouldn't you like to have the self respect of just making your own way regardless of what anyone else says? Put this shit to bed and just start kicking ass and we will respect you. Jackson and Sharpton have pigeonholed you as a group who needs special help. How on Earth do you ever expect to gain respect on those terms? So, continue being the mentally retarded kid in class and have everyone treat you "special", or just break free of that shit and kick ass and mow down anyone who tries to keep you from your dreams. Enough of this being treated like you can't be successful on your own. Start cutting your own slice of the American dream and we will support you. Continue to act like you need handouts and we'll treat you like the dumb kid in the family. I say this with all respect.

Comment by Valen

Valen — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:52:46 -0800

Oh and @I'm black really -
Your loss chick. If I said "I don't date black chicks" with no other qualification I'd be a racist. You know - just like you are. EVERYONE JUST FUCKING GET OVER IT. SCREW WHOEVER YOU WANT, BE FRIENDS WITH WHOEVER YOU WANT. With your attitude girl, you sound too dumb for me to date anyway. Also, we may have smaller dicks but we'll go down on you whereas the brothers won't.

Comment by I'm black! Really!

I'm black! Really! — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:00:39 -0800

Valen-
You are why Sister Souljah exists. And why she, nor I date white guys.

Unless they're into Star Trek.

Comment by I'm black! Really!

I'm black! Really! — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:18:37 -0800

Wait, make that:

...into Star Trek and/or are willing to go down on me.

(Almost missed that one.)

Comment by clintonsarmy

clintonsarmy — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:29:24 -0800

We won't support ball-less NO-Bama and will re-defeat him in November.

Comment by Old salt

Old salt — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:56:32 -0800

I never liked Jessie or Al. How did this go from comments by Jackson to white vs black on oral sex. Did I iss somethng?

Comment by Old salt

Old salt — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:56:52 -0800

I never liked Jessie or Al. How did this go from comments by Jackson to white vs black on oral sex. Did I iss somethng?

Comment by Fingerhut

Fingerhut — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:45:54 -0800

Conversations about Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton always end up being about white on black oral sex. EVERYBODY knows that.

Comment by leek

leek — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:03:25 -0800

It would be super-sweet to redirect Jackson's castration urges onto valen.

Comment by Mike in MO

Mike in MO — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:05:49 -0800

Wait, make that: into Star Trek and/or are willing to go down on me

Whew! I thought I had no chance since I loath Star Trek.

(I'm actually Mexican, so I might have had a chance, not being white and all)

Also, Valen: you sir, are an asshole. Thank you, and dog bless.

Comment by Big Sven

Big Sven — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:56:10 -0800

"valen" and "I'm Black! Really!" represent opposite extremes on the Awesomeness Index.

Comment by kim

kim — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:16:18 -0800

The whole political scene is a damn joke. I can't stand any of them..they are all blowhards.

Comment by Big Sal

Big Sal — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:45:21 -0800

Jesse Jackson does not like Obama because Obama is too white. Jesse Jackson is the biggest white racist (besides Sharpton) that exists in America. Furthermore Jackson does not like Obama talking about morals, I mean look at Jackson, he had an affair that resulted in a child. Then he had to be hauled into court to pay for the child.

Comment by mooo

mooo — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:31:25 -0800

Always hated Al & Jessee. The way they work
on the week minds, and predudices of the
black people. Obama is doing the same thing, only this time it's whitey being worked.

Comment by mooo

mooo — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:31:51 -0800

Always hated Al & Jessee. The way they work
on the week minds, and predudices of the
black people. Obama is doing the same thing, only this time it's whitey being worked.

Comment by mary smith

mary smith — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:33:42 -0800

Always hated Al & Jessee. The way they work
on the week minds, and predudices of the
black people. Obama is doing the same thing, only this time it's whitey being worked.

Comment by Courtney

Courtney — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:34:16 -0800

#44-46
Did you mean weak minds? Week, as you put it, deals with days.

Comment by Brenda

Brenda — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:32:03 -0800

I think that for a minister to have uttered those comments is terrible. This shows envy as well as jealuosy. No love regardless. These comments that were not meant to be heard as it was will affect our young people especially our young men who should be able to have good role models out in the world. Rev. Jessie has hurt himself some more in this world as far as respect and to some ministeries. Some that are weak will have a negative outlook as to good morals and men of the cloth. The remarks will go down in history. I believe that those that have wisdom and those of understanding will be reminded that any man can be his own worse enemy as we will continue to see though out life. Age doen't help some. Satan will put you out there on front street when you don't want to be. Those remarks was down in his spirit about Obama.

Comment by lewis

lewis — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:43:15 -0800

I believe that all the blacks in the world think that this man is going to solve all their problems of the present and past. Remember, fools rush in!

Comment by real NIGGA

real NIGGA — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:55:49 -0800

wow you guys are great. First of all Obama is not going to solve all black people's problems. He is trying to solve all of America's problems. It's just that most white people cannot see that. O and um there are still some black guys who will go down on a girl. (Its because they cannot give good dick. Like white guys). Star Trek's ok, too. Anyway Jackson's comments were meant to be heard by Obama, Jackson is no idiot. Its just that there was no real respectful way to express his feelings face to face so he chose the way of the gutter. Not new. From the lack of a response one may gather the Obama is taking into account the fact that some people feel certain ways about a man (black or whatever) who can adhere to laws while focused on something with meaning. (something Jackson, Clinton, nor our great president could not do). Haters are all around us. The shit ain't about race anymore people. It's 2008 and we are at war against the sand people. I mean get real. Cuz was right tho about how if someone acts like they need a handout they will continue to be treated like they are special. This is clearly why Jackson is upset, because Obama is not acting like this, and as you can see he is kicking asses all over. Who wants to go to hooters for some chicken, beer and white girls. (that was a joke, lighten up)