Hi Hater: Negroes Love to Hate on BO
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There was a Negro fest recently by Cornel West, Julianne Malveaux, and Tavis Smiley where the pseudo intellectuals took time to blast Barack Obama’s DNC nomination speech. Jesse “I want to cut off his nuts” Jackson is not the only negro who knows his time is up, Tavis Smiley and Cornel West know their time is up too.
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That old school ‘Afro-negro’ intellectualism is not going to cut it anymore and these hardcore chitlin eatin’ negroes are fighting back. They don’t understand that BO wants to win, that’s the prize. They would rather have Obama speaking at a Jena 6 rally defending some thugs than being Leader of the Free World. SMH. Go sit your ho asses down!
Cornel West is the same guy who (with Jesse Jackson) made whether he was going to teach at Harvard or Princeton a national racial issue. SMH. West also criticized BO for not marching or speaking for Jena 6. Tavis criticized BO for not coming to his “State of the Black Union’ meeting. Next thing you know these negroes will want BO in a bow tie with some Final Calls at the next rally.
Obviously, these negroes are jealous or stupid.
We say both.
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All they could say was “he didn’t say enough about Dr. King”, “didn’t say what he was gonna do for the Black community”…he’s not a civil rights leader, he’s running for President of the UNITED STATES! Funny thing, the King family loved his speech just the way it was. Hi Haters indeed! These old guard Black politicians need to hang it up, it’s not the 60s anymore, if Black people wanna succeed in this country, we have to get some economic clout and start voting, we’re not even the biggest minority group anymore! Look at the Jews and AIPAC, money talks, sit-ins don’t!
@stick n- sweet
Damn harsh but true.
I have a LOT of respect for these 3 individuals… I’ve seen Dr. West speak, I’ve parti*****ted in chats with Dr. Malveaux, and listed to Mr. Smiley every week on the Tom Joyner show… but they are SOOOOOO very far off on this issue. It’s been known for the last 2 1/2 months that Obama would be giving his acceptance speech on the King anniversary – why beat a dead horse? He made a reference to it which, in my opinion, was exactly the way to do it. It conjured up just enough memory and emotion for YOU, the listener, to get the message. Didn’t have to water it down like these ‘bamas suggest. They just expect Obama to have this overt black agenda and think about the rest of the country, or the world for that matter? This is not the Urban League or NAACP. Get it together haters…
@stick n- sweet
So Very True
Keep it real.
Tavis is *****ed because his show gets no ratings; Roland martin basically stole his shine!
And the others know there back door dealing *****’s time is most definitely up!
Jesse Jackson needs to take care of his illegitimate. And stop using every civil rights tragedy to extort money for himself and the rest of his family.
I haven’t heard any of these negro’s bring up the mentally disabled black women in Virginia who got raped and tortured or the black women in Florida that got raped by those simple muthf*ckas.
Well put Bossip. I was shaking my head watching. Their such old fashion negros. Barack is not Dr. King. It’s 2008 and Barack can’t make race the focus of his campaign if he wants to win.
When will these old heads realize that he can’t get in the white house on that Louis Farakhan bull*****. What has all that popping off at the mouth and crying wolf (Al Sharpton)done for us, not a god damn thing.White America doesnt give a ***** about our march and protest, the only thing they understand and respect is money, power,and laws. I am so sick of this race *****, i am gonna give black people the key to get by in America. STOP LOOKING FOR WHITE AMERICA FOR DOING ***** FOR YOUR OR APPOLOGIZE FOR SLAVERY – TAKE CARE OF YOUR HOME AND STOP WORRYING ABOUT OTHER *****S BECAUSE WHITE FOLKS DON’T WORRY ABOUT OTHER WHITES – EDUCATION, EDUCATION,EDUCATION, IT AINT A COINCEDENCE THAT MOST BLACKS IN JAIL ARE UNEDUCATED (SCHOOL IS FREE AND THE POORER U R THE MORE FINANCIAL AID U GET),GET YOUR FINANCES RIGHT. That’s how you sock it to the white man, that’s the reason why they hated us in the first place (our ancestors created math, and sciences in Africa not to mention we started building our own communities after slavery, then they created the kkk).
its jealousy…although i have some respect for each of them for different reasons- they are jealous, because they never had the tenacity or the wherewithall(sp) to run for office personally…they personify the very thing wrong with our black community today…the “hater” syndrome…we cant STAND to see a successful peer because we feel it downgrades us somehow…not all folks, but quite a few…OBAMA 08- lets get it together people……………..
damn im gonna have to agree with the previous post
(support our troops!!)
I think they are jealous cause Bo has made it farther than any of them in their careers, especially Jessie Jackson he is a hater anyway he should sit his ***** down somewhere and continue his extra affairs with other women he kills me he act as if he is so heavenly bound and is no earthly good, and for Tavis i never liked him anyway he is a yes man and the rest please drink lemonade not haterade lemons tast better at least u can get the bitter out of your mouth but cant get the hatred out of your heart.
I guess they don’t like the white half of Obama. It is really stupid that these selective few black so called advocators seem to believe that being is a “fad” and not a culture of people. They are washed up when it comes to knowing what the people want. Instead, they are still talking about what the people used to want.
Cornell is just upset because he too went to Ivy League schools and basically did not accomplish much except running his mouth as often as possible about nothing. People want to take incidents such as the Jena 6 to publicly make themselves famous about talking about the issue, insead of doing something about the issue.
Obama is not suppose to stand up their and talk all this black this, and black that while he is running for the President of the United States. Has p***** president stood on stage and talk about how they were gonna only do for white people in America. No, because that would be the biggest mistake of their campaign.
As Spike Lee would say “WAKE UP”……….
If he used MLK’s name, Barack would have been accused of pandering. The same as if he kept showing up at all the events they considered important. And yet, they show little to no outrage over some of the Black-on-Black criminal atrocities (in particular the one mentiond by Willie!).
He did more than just show support for minority issues, he worked tirelessly in the neighborhoods of inner-city Chicago, while Jesse was screwing around in Chicago and stealing money from his organization to pay for his adulterous deeds.
He did more to invalidate the use of the word Ni%%er by living as an honorable Black man who loves his family, his community, and God. Meanwhile, the oldheads are busy putting the word in a coffin and burying it, but still getting caught using it on a hot mic on national TV.
@sticky-n-sweet and Willie: Great posts!
ITS THE CRAB IN-THE-BUCKET MENTALITY!!!
I don’t understand why men of their intellect ride so hard against BO. At some point they must realize that the man is running for Pres of the UNITED STATES not Pres of Blacks or far worse.. The Tavis Smiley Show.
HOES SIT DOWN with that crabs-n-barrel *****!!!
I swear black people have the tear each other down method. If Hillary where the nomminee we wouldn’t hear half this mess..These other black so called leaders are jealous and mad b/c they arent where he is. You never hear from them anyway until somethinh happens.So instead of running their mouth and waiting on something to happen they need to go do something for the community as a whole..
HEY ROZZA!!!! WAVING AND JUMPING UP AND DOWN LIKE A CHICKEN WITH ITS HEAD CUT OFF
I USED to respect Tavis Smiley. But now this is just utterly ridiculous. If he REALLY cared about Black America, and not just staying relevant himself, he would know what Obama has done for the Black community. The man helped create jobs programs in Chicago, fought for voters rights in Illinois, was a Civil Rights attorney (like me!! Go Obeezie!!!), has a seemingly strong black family (good example), and is running a heck of a campaign to become leader of the free world. Now if doing for the black community is having a series of meetings about what is wrong with the black community, then no, he isn’t doing enough. But if doing for the black community is actually getting out of your comfort zone and going door to door to inform the people that they have rights (voter registration…I do it often), fighting the system in court to protect civil rights, employment rights, voter rights (has Tavis or Cornell ever done any of that??), and rearing a family with well behaved children, then that’s what I call DOING something for the community.
Cornell IS an intellectual. I cannot knock him there. But I have never agreed with him from the beginning. When I read his “Race Matters” while in college, I was put off. It is great to be intelligent, but that doesn’t make you right. And if you actually pay attention to what he says and does, it is completely contradictory.
People do not understand that the way you heal a situation is to attack it on every front. Everyone doesn’t need to have the same methods. That’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard. We don’t have to march every time something happens. We need to do something before it happens. I am so sick of these reactionary negroes! DANG…our people are dying and you’re worried about a tv spot? GTFOH!! DO SOMETHING!!
The only folks who have the crab in the barrel mentally are those who worship Obama like a God. Those guys can say whatever they want about Obama. He is up to be criticized. Obama has not done anything for anyone but himself. That is a fact. He is trying to win the white house. But don’t get it twisted. He is neglecting us just like everyone else, he just have a darker tan than those who came before him. I get sick every time someone says something you don’t like you call them a hater. You disagree that is fine. We all can have differing opinions. I don’t like Obama but I will celebrate if he becomes President. Not for him cause I don’t think he is capable but because it is progress. None of those jokers are qualified. Saying Obama is better than the rest is not a compliment. It is a sad set of affairs that this is the best this country have to choose from. Go and head and call me a hater, that is all this site knows how to do anyway.
I never quite understood why black America needed black leaders, i don’t need no one to speak for me. It’s basically saying all black people have one mind and have one train of thought.
Jessee Jackson, Al Sharpton, Louis Farrakhan – don’t speak for me, don’t share my thoughts, and all they do is pander to these white news station and cry wolf.
Screw Barack Obama he can kiss me where the sun don’t shine.What makes him qualified to be president anyway he’s served one term in the senate.God help us all if he wins the White house. I say again SCREW BARACK OBAMAS BLACK BUTT!
This post is awful. The idea that Black people must be haters or jealous if they critique Barack Obama is the saddest kind of blind loyalty imaginable. We are thinking human beings not sheep! No one is beyond critique, and Cornel West in particular always gives loving critique. I support Obama, I will work for his campaign, AND I disagree with some of his positions and shared Smiley and West’s reaction to his speech. Furthermore, this is so different than Jesse’s vulgar statement. Boo Bossip!!!!
Crabs in a barrel ***** *****s thats all they are. Its been that way since slavery days. Hate on a ***** cause you cant be dat *****.
HEY SXYQ!!!! *waving back frantically!*
that’s black people for you. if these house *****s are so dissatisfied, then why didn’t either one of them run for the white house?
Are they demanding the same things of John McCain or is it just Obama because he is black?
@Peony: I think that what is happening is that while they have given critique of Barack, they seem to not hold other leaders by these same standards. And it seems most of what they say is not constructive. For instance, if they feel Barack has not addressed Black issues enough, what do they suggest he does during his campaign? If they think his position in the Black family is too harsh on fathers, what do they think needs to be done?
It is easy to critique, but it takes some real insight and serious thought to provide solutions that go beyond the old tired rhetoric of the past that even these guys have proven in many ways to be null and void.
What they seem to be doing is crumb-*****ing and back-biting, although it may not be their intent. They need to turn the “think tank” focus on the attempts of the Republicans to squeeze in another 4 years with the same policies and failed practices in place.
Anon, what makes him qualified is the same thing that made Bill Clinton qualified, Abraham Lincoln qualified, Ronald Reagan qualified and a host of others who ran for the office.
What exactly do you see as qualifications for the office?
Lay out those qualifications, I would greatly appreciate it.
Hahahhah…I saw that crap, (when i woke up to grab a midnight snack from the frig!)
It made my blood boil!
Why is it that blacks won’t let other blacks
progress? What is it that makes..( even the most intelligent blacks)say and do things that make others (rightfully) disrespect us ?
ARE WE REALLY CURSED?
think
The interview was sad. It proves that no matter how educated one is we as african americans still suffer from the mental effects of slavery. We still have that crab in a barrell syndrome. Obama and the DNC mentioned Dr. King. These radical individuals should realize that everything needs to be done in balance. Yes we have experienced years of oppression, however Obama has to appeal to people of all racial backgrounds. Obama invited Dr. King’s son who was a guest speaker and during every commerical break we were reminded of the 45th anniversary of Dr. King’s speech.
Like Malcolm X said everytime a black man tries to do something another black man brings him down (of course he used Nas’ favorite word not ‘black man’) I just think that they dont GET it, like they’re sooo intellectual but they just dont GET it. The reason why a person like Jesse Jackson will never be president is because he’s too black. Anytime Ben Stein said that Barack was an “angry Black man” what do you think they will think about someone who is marching for Jena Six? Someone who is at all the Black conventions? Barack soo far from angry and militant yet some whites still think that he is..what does that say to us> It says America isnt ready for a Super Black President. Some Black people need to realize that your idea of keeping it “real” threatens white society. He is trying to be the president of not just Black people but all people. Its sad that they dont get that and even sadder that as Black men they arent totally proud for Barack and support him. Malcolm X, Carmichael, Newton and even MLK could not have been the president of this country because of their “pro” blackness. The president has to be pro-people. If you dont know how REAL Obama is than you aint been paying attention because not disowning his pastor as soon as that sh*t hit the fan was the realist sh*t ever!! Believe that, and believe in change. Black folk we are our own worst enemies, get it together!
Question: What are the requirements to become President?
Answer: The United States Constitution outlines the requirements for President in Article 2. This article of the U.S. Constitution also outlines the many powers of the President and Executive branch of government.
Section 1 of Article 2 of the U.S. Constitution states that a President must:
be a natural born citizen of the united States (Obama, Clinton, Lincoln, Reagan were all born in the US)
be at least 35 years old (I think he’s 46)
have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years (Lived outside the US for only 2 or 3 years…out of 46)
In addition, the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that a President may not serve more than 2 terms of 4 years each, even if they have only served as President for 2 or more years of one of those terms.
Now I did that for you.
While their positions are over the top, your comment about Barack Obama being at the next rally and selling bean pies was *****nine!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Barack Obama is trying to bring all people together and I think a lot of people (not just black folk) could have been inspired by at least one thing he said; he is trying to walk the middle line and be all things to all people, and that may hurt some of our black folk who still want it to be all about them just because he is a black candidate. this country is 12% black, people! it doesn’t take a neuroscientist to understand the historic importance of what just happened so he didn’t have to harp on that ***** and turn off some white folks that see something in him beyond his race! my 16 y.o. daughter was inspired, and so were other young people whose parents made them watch it. we, as parents, explained to them how historic this was! these black intellectuals act as if everything has to be spelled out for everybody and we have to bow down to our ancestors all the time. you don’t see white politicians thanking george washington and fdr all the time, and he has to play THE GAME and be forward thinking. i know some black folk think that b.o. will abandon issues that are important to them to win white votes, but do understand that we need a comp*****ionate, competent person in the white house and even more on the local level instead of these shady politicians that we keep electing to public office that are embar*****ing us all the f’ing time. how about spend some time criticizing these shady *****s instead of someone who is playing the political game the right way and winning?
Negro Fest
Psuedo Intellectuals
ROFLMBAO
Bossip you killed it.
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Darren Tobius- get a life…John McCain has served over six terms in the Senate, and all he’s done is try to keep MLK Day from being a national holiday, sponsor an Energy Bill that he now opposes, and give tax cuts to ppl who are already so rich they wouldn’t miss the money anyway. Let’s not forget to mention the Keating Five scandal, coupled with the Savings and Loan Scandal, and voting on the quagmire that is now the Iraq War. In one term, Sen. Obama pushed an Ethics bill, and voted for increased Medicare benefits, and more benefits for veterans (both of those JM opposed, even the vets benefits)…and McCain’s running mate was head of the PTA and Gov. of an under-populated, corruption stricken state for 18 mos, while Joe Biden has served in the Senate, and raised a wonderful family, for 22 years voting for issues that have helped American families (his record is as close to unblemished as you can get on Capitol Hill)…now who’s hands do you feel the country is safer in?
@ FLAWDA!
Flawda write’s …and i guote!!!:
I NEVER UNDERSTOOD WHY BLACK AMERICA NEEDED BLACK LEADERS!
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think
If Obama is to have any credibility he has to be able to be fair. His experiences as a black man will always make him more sympathetic to black issues because he has witnessed them first hand. Just like George Bush can not expect to represent only white men and Clinton was not expected to represent white women.
Obama can not afford to take those kinds of stances and this was DEFINENTLY not the venue for this.
While freedom of speech is a given, everything free is not worth having. They are all experienced enough to understand the impact that their opinion may have on some people who still follow them – hopefully it is not many!
Sometimes black people need to just go sit down! If you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything at all.
Anon and Darren,
I won’t call either of you haters. I don’t use the term. But I will call you what you are. UNINFORMED.
My question to you is, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR YOURSELF? What have you done for other black people?
Please give me a list of the things YOU DO. I gave you a tangible list of the things Obama has done (me too for that matter), but what have EITHER OF YOU DONE?
Do you work in the communities around you?
Have you gone to school?
Do you have a job?
A family?
What are you adding to society?
You know kids in our community need role models, if you tell me your state I can hook you up with people so that you can be mentors, tutors, or volunteers in the community.
Do you know the number of registered voters in your area or eligible ones who aren’t registered? I can give you information for how to go about finding that information and getting a stack of voter registration forms to campus and p***** out (I don’t care who you vote for, that’s your business… just do something to get people involved and empowered.)
What’s the last thing you’ve done for someone other than yourself?
For some odd reason, I don’t see white citizens who support Obama getting upset that he is not addressing white issues. What do these “Black leaders” want? That at every one of his public appearances and debates, he provide some sort of homage to MLK, Malcolm X, and other Black leaders? Would they be happier if they were called upon to be advisors so they could have the photo ops that eluded them with previous presidents and candidates? Should Obama use more Ebonics littered through his speeches, perhaps slip up and say a couple of “Whiteys” and “Honkies”? Maybe have a huge pimp cup next to him on the podium?
These guys want to remain relevant as Black intellectuals, and cannot respect a man that is the first real chance of being a Black man in office to represent the UNITED STATES, not just Black America.
Black folks aren’t the only ones experiencing teenage pregnancy, unemployment, out-of-control inflation, and deteriorating communities, and the President of a nation has to represent ALL citizens, no matter what race.
We haven’t had a leader who wants to represent all of us, and all of our previous presidents have been white, so perhaps we can all stand behind a man that will do this for everyone.
These afrocentric intellectual *****s have all these degrees and can’t even understand that Obama and other leaders are operating within the realm of political science and strategy, NOT EMOTIONAL SENTIMENTS!
Obama should start a jihad when he gets into office against “ambulance chasing civil rights leaders and reactionary “racism first” afrocentrics. Then, he should start an *****ault on absent Black fathers and women who let any any ***** with a doo rag, a tattoo, and some swag hit raw.
Obama’s family is the model for all people. Sisters, stop letting any any ole ***** get up in your ***** raw, you are destroying our people. Make sure that ***** is about something!
@ihatenegroes: Your suggestion is great, but first, try to avoid *****s in the first place, and develop relationships with BLACK men and women.
Obama is running to be leader of the free world, not to be the next host of Soul Train.
W*****up Rozza?
What kind of foolishness is this, why black people always gott hate on their own, this kind of stuff makes my stomach hurt…RIDICULOUS! What more do they want from the man? He delivered a beautiful,moving speech brought tears to every home and gave us hope and now these kill joy negros wanna take that away, I’m upset.
@Baby Boy: “Obama is running to be leader of the free world, not to be the next host of Soul Train”
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I am sick and tire or this talk – LEAVE BO alone. These are the same people who a re always talking about Black Unity – so Barack did not go to Jena to defend the Jena 6, they are thugs as you said. It seems like the haters are really out for this man, it is time to intellectual blacks, such as those who read this site to drop our support for anyone who does not support BO. How ya Doowin!!!!
@Ms. Philly: Hey! He can’t win for losing! If he did everything they want him to do, and he loses, well – at least he kept it real, right? These guys are so off the mark right now, and they need to start concentrating on educating their core audience on the Reublican candidate.
NEWS FLASH NEWS FLASH NEWS FLASH!
There’s nothing wrong with being AFROCENTRIC! NOTHING!
Alot of you guys would’nt be where you are NOW, if it weren’t for afrocentric thinking.
WITH THAT SAID!
I’m surprised that Cornel Had the nerve the get back on TV, AFTER NINA SIMONE ripped him a new *****-H*LE on his own show! (poor Cornel—STILL AFTER ALL THESE YR.S STRUGGLING TO BE RELEVENT)
News flash 2!
There is a changing of the guard. Make way for the “NEW THINKER’S” The ( sh*t or get off the pot…)thinker’s!)
No Cornel and crew…OBAMA CAN’T DON AN AFRO PICK AND SING NEGRO SPIRITUALS FOR YOU!
Don’t expect him to!
Think
@ihatenegroes
“Obama should start a jihad when he gets into office against “ambulance chasing civil rights leaders and reactionary “racism first” afrocentrics. Then, he should start an *****ault on absent Black fathers and women who let any any ***** with a doo rag, a tattoo, and some swag hit raw.”
Yup you know it…Someone said it earlier..
“you know Obama was gettin played by the sistas when he was younger”
Amazing, people will come out the wood work because Barack is running for president but, these same people had nothing to say when Bush, Arnold, a Wrestler, and a Midget, ran for office!?
It’s disgusting.
Yes these men are entitled to their views.
With that said, *****ody told them to market themselves as black leaders or voices of African Americans. Similar to Giulianis: “911, 911, 911, I was there!” Jesse’s claim to fame is “I saw Martin Die, I saw Martin Die!”
Those who follow these so called Leaders know that it’s at your own peril.
If you don’t know this is how the game is played;
A tragedy like Jena 6 happens.
Jesse shows up and grand stands.
He then hoodwinks the family into thinking he will right this wrong.
He solicits donations to his network.
End of tragedy.
While you struggle for gas money or wait on your income tax check that’s what Jesse’s doing!
P.S. The biggest thing Jesse every accomplished was getting white soldiers freed!
@ Willie!
That’s not exactly true brutha!
Jessie got black a black pilot free!
He also got alot of black people in Chicago , jobs. He also got ones that were wrongfully fired, back pay!
JESSIE HAS DONE ALOT FOR BLACKS……DO THE RESEARCH!
With that said! He’s not taken seriously these days,because of ths actions: cheating,cursing on TV, etc…LOL
MY PEOPLE WHEW!
Rozza…My thing is, why come out and speak on what you WANTED him to say, he is representing AMERICA not AFRICAN-AMERICAN’S ONLY, you feel me? So he had to be diverse and I believe he hit the nail on the head (Barack Obama) with his speech…Cornel West said that he will continue to support him, so why not just support and shut up, because its not like Barack is taking notes from him anyway! lol
@divorced- I’m so glad he knew what side his bread needed to be buttered on, cuz Michelle didn’t make it easy for him! Just like my sad Black sistas to p***** up on a good Black man for some “swag” (does swag support stable families or pay the bills? NOPE!)
What exactly is it people expect for Barack to do For Black People? He is running for the president of everyone.. Not just Black People.
Im sure if he said what he would do for black people he would definately lose the race. This is the type of country we live in.
@ HEAL Zoo
EXACTLY……
I think that Today’s blacks are getting it……FINALLY!
THINK
I’m up for open critique; after all this is the United States of America, howeva…all of 3 of this model 1952 niccas need to STFU.
We can’t hardly get anywhere as a people because we hate so f*ckin’ much! I would love to know whether any of these “intellectuals” has worked to get some face time with OB.
By the way, Dr. West, the “Matrix Reloaded” sucked! BWAHAHAAA!
This is for Darren Tobius, Please refresh your American History. The 16th president of the united states only served 1 term in the senate before he was elected president. You see, it’s sad that you along with the other haters would rather to continue to live in poverty in a country that is suppose to be the land of the free, a country that is being led by the most unconcerned people just to enable the rich and disable the poor. Please know that BO will be the next pesident of the united states. Read your Bible, the Bible speaks of a leader of another nationality. These happenings for Bo to be the next president is part of God’s plan, so guess what….if you think that Obama is not deserving to lead this country to a better standing…..then THE DEVIL IS A LIE!
@Heal Zoo: No other candidate is asked to talk about what they will do for Whites, in particulalr, White men, or Catholics, etc.
We need to hold these “Black pundits” accountable as to why they are in critique mode of Obama, and not looking at the presidential race as a whole.
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TAVIS NEEDS TO GO FIND HIM A WOMAN.
I won’t say that these old black folks are hating or jealous. I just think they are misguided. I think they want for Barack to win just like all of us do, but they want it they way they want it, and that just isn’t going to fly. To make the speech about Martin would have been an error, especially when there was the matter at hand of laying out his plan. You couldn’t have both of those. They don’t work together. How was that going to go….”I, like Brother Martin, have a DREAM that taxes will be lower!!” I mean, really? That just wasn’t going to work. Being able to oratorically arouse people is an art form and you can’t just start running off at the mouth. Well done BO. Thumbs down for Cornell and Tavis. How disappointing.
Bossip went a little too far with this story insulting Dr.West like that. The bigger ignorant person would be the one who wrote this story. They are entitled to their opinions and their time damn sure isn’t up. There is campaigning for Barack but damn bossip is on Barack’s *****.
They should realize this old school mentality is out-dated and not wanted. Black people are done with them and they are so irrelevant now. People are tired of hearing the same ol’ songs that white people don’t treat us right and they owe us and they do. but if their remedy hasn’t worked then maybe its time for us to try something new. America needs to work for everyone not just black people.
Some folks are hypocritical *****es. First “pseudo-intellectuals” should hold their tongues and opinions because it may hurt Barack. And they are viewed as crabs in a barrel. But Barack shouldn’t be held responsible to the black community? What type of nonsense is that? If he is presumed to be the “black candidate” then he should go outta his way to address the black community and their events. The Jena 6 march was important to the community and so is the Black Caucus. But Barack didn’t have to go because it may look bad? And the same people that he offended by not bothering to show up should not voice their concern because their black? That a profound fallacy of reasoning.
HEY MS. PHILLY AKA LAUREN AKA MOM TO BE! LOL
HAPPY LABOR DAY!
I respect and appreciate everything black activists did to bring us closer to being treated equally, but West, Smiley, and Malveaux are off base when it comes to Obama. He’s running for PRESIDET OF THE UNITED STATES, not president of the NAACP. Blacks represent a small percentage of the total population, and if he harps on race too much he won’t get elected because he will be considered a bitter militant. I can understand Tavis and company’s view though: the older generation of black activists are always in battle mode because they have experienced a time when blacks couldn’t use the same bathroom facilities as whites; when blacks were expected to only be seen and not heard; when we were outright considered second cl***** citizens and racism was not hidden, but widely and publicly accepted. They fought for us to get these rights we have now, so they feel that Obama should bring the race thing front and center. I also think there is a little bit of jealousy there because he won’t align himself with them. I would rather he not harp on race, make it to the White House, and quietly work for racial equality, instead of voicing bitterness in his campaign and missing the White House altogether.
And to all talking about their time is up, I want to know what world your living in. Because these brothers are well established in their careers and in high demand. Just because you don’t agree does not mean everyone feels as you do. Some people have minds of their own and love to exercise their right to individual thought.
We also have to keep Barack’s background in mind. He isnt a black American like most of us here. He father was black African, his mother white. He was raised by his white family in Hawaii. No black folks there. While he is black, he doesnt share the same historical expiriences as the average black in this country.
I think these guys need to shut up. BTW Tavis Smiley is soooo long winded.
It is all about Travis Smiley. That State Of The Black Union, is all about his books, his projects and his posse of academic political elites. Travis is a jealous, egotistical fool who thinks that he is the head Negro of America. Just another “All Eyes On Me” loudmouth who truly does not want Obama to win that’s why he tries to narrow him down to only talk about Black issues in order to alienate the wider public. I am researching this man and finding out all kinds of shady deals he has been involved in.
The one thing I have always hated is that Black intellectuals, Civil rights leaders, and rappers, think they can define the Black Experience in America for every Black person and if you don’t accept or fit into their definition then you are not black enough.
The Black Experience in America is a individual experience with some common threads. Some of us grew up in the hood, some of us grew up on farms, some of us grew up luxury, and my roommate in college was a black guy who was born and raised in the barrios of East L.A. who spoke fluent Spanish and sounded more Vato than some Vatos I met. If you are black you have encountered some form of racism be it out in the open or subtle. I’ve been followed when I’ve gone into department stores, and a few weeks ago a cop pulled me over in my new car and grilled me so hard, He had me thinking, “Damn Maybe I did steal this car.”
I’m just saying no matter what your stand is politically or your experience being black in America we can all agree that this country needs a change for the better.
You are telling the truth!!
UM…honestly why is Dr. Malveaux sucking all on the Clintons??? Why is that? Is it me or are these people trying to keep up dissension? I mean that is what it seems like to me. I think some of these ideas are very antiquated. Why can’t they just support him instead of crticizing everything he does like the Republicans. The man did an amazing job on this speech.
Did you all know that Travis Smiley is sponsored by the Wells Fargo Bank among others, which was a key player in the subprime mortgage meltdown that has decimated wealth in the Black Community. Wells Fargo targeted Black Americans for high interest mortgages in violation of Federal law. Smiley and his friend at Wells Fargo showed no love for the Black victims of this bank who are losing their homes all over the place. Yall better wake up to the trickery of these so-called Black 1960 era Negroes who in their hearts think that they and only they can speak for us. These idiots need to realize that those days are over and we are tired of this mess from them, Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton and all the rest.
Who cares what these niccas think of Obama??? You all are losers is you sit here all day and debate with the wind on Labor Day weekend. Smoke something,drink something, crush something, or something. ***** BOSSIP
I CAME, I SAW, I CONQUERED
Did you all know that Travis Smiley is sponsored by the Wells Fargo Bank among others, which was a key player in the subprime mortgage meltdown that has decimated wealth in the Black Community. Wells Fargo targeted Black Americans for high interest mortgages in violation of Federal law. Smiley and his friend at Wells Fargo showed no love for the Black victims of this bank who are losing their homes all over the place. Yall better wake up to the trickery of these so-called Black 1960 era Negroes who in their hearts think that they and only they can speak for us. These idiots need to realize that those days are over and we are tired of this mess from them, Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton and all the rest.
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I can believe it
Who cares what these niccas think of Obama??? You all are losers is you sit here all day and debate with the wind on Labor Day weekend. Smoke something,drink something, crush something, or something. ***** BOSSIP
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I for one don’t give a ***** what they think of him! Haters come in all shades baby!
I am smoking right now..Might drink a little bit, it is all good.
Whatever ,oh! Barack Obama doesn’t do one thing that they think he should do then they want to talk sideways but everyone sit on their behinds and let bush do everything wrong from a-z. I mean Bush did everything in that white house and did’nt *****ody say jack Now if Barack becomes president any little thing go wrong they will start there impeachment process. Well that’s America
The issue isn’t about their right to have their own mind on Obama, they do indeed. The problem here is that they are drunk on looking at history while ignoring the history that is being made right in the present.
Cornell West, Jesse Jackson, and Tavis Smiley are all fools and their type of thinking is the reason we are in this mess in the first place.
Crying and marching about racism is not going to cut it in 2008. Lets talk about things that we have control over such as our “Baby Mama” culture where 3 out of 4 Black kids are born to a single parent. That’s a bigger issue than racism and something that we can control on our side.
The best way to fight white supremacy is with excellence, Obama is doing more to fight WS than any of these negroes that are crying and picking out whats wrong with his fight for the president.
Weak *****s are always talking about what someone could or should be doing.
And Obama’s mama raised him well! Did you hear in his speech how she use to wake him up at 4:00 a.m to teach him things and help him with his homework? This woman has inspired me and I will be doing the same for my son from now on. Smiley, Jackson and the rest are just to pathetic to think about. This is exactly why we have so much trouble getting united because everybody wants to be the boss and get mad when they ain’t so they try to tear down the people’s choice. But like somebody earlier said, those days are over with because now we are thinking for ourselves.
@Tiray
Excuse me: One black pilot and a dozen white soldiers.
As far as the rest, Barak has done the same thing and he didn’t solicit money or ride someone else’s legacy to get it done.
Were and when does Jesse, or Tavis, or Cornell enter???
If I’m not mistaken Chicago is were Jesse is from,
Yet it has become a war zone that rivals Iraq.
He’s done a lot for the community???
Like burials for the N-word to solicit more donations and attention??
He’s done a lot if maybe over 45 and in the vicinity
Instead of trumpeting past “accomplishments” or criticizing Barack on Fox news why isn’t he on the ground holding people accountable.
Owe I forgot accountability is a dirty word for these dusty Negro’s.
This argument really boils down to privilege and connections. They hate on Barack because he’s not from the pseudo intellectual civil rights set nor is he from the Morehouse, Clark, Mot du Jour.
He didn’t get permission form uppity negro’s to run for president.
YES WE CAN
These people aint got no Crab in the barrell syndrome. They are making valid points. And this doesnt even scratch the surface of what the ***** is really going on.
Convention shows No Bounce for Obama.
Well, looks like Obama might be screwed. – not attracting any more NEW voters
Looks like McCain has a good shot to win
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I get where you are coming from, Bossip. However, I don’t think it’s fair to call Cornel West, Tavis Smiley, and Julianne Malveaux “pseudo intellectuals” just because they hold opinions that you disagree with. Each of them is BRILLIANT…BRILLIANT I say, and does a lot for the Black community. You can disagree with what they say, but you don’t have to hate the player, you just have to hate the game. SMH at YOU Bossip!
Redd Tony,
What are their valid points?
Name them.
He didn’t say Dr. King’s name? Now unless you’re blind deaf and dumb, anyone with in listening range of the DNC would know the speech was given in honor of Dr. King.
He isn’t saying enough about what he’ll do for the black community? WTF? TALK IS CHEAP. Doing is expensive. So his actual work in the black community amounts to ZERO. But Tavis’s and Cornel’s TALK about the black community amounts to more?
Yeah, that makes a lot of sense.
Tell me something Tavis or Cornel has done for the black community beyond talking. Dr. Malveaux is still mad that Hillary didn’t get the nomination.
I’m so sick of black people feeling like we should fight for everything, but win nothing… (figure that out…)
What with all this Hating Accusations Bossip?
Criticizing someone & their actions is not the same as “Hating”
What do you want everyone to do? Just say Obama is awesome, Obama is great, Obama can do no harm?
People can be entitled to their opinions and not be “hating” you know.
All these “Hating” Accusations further promote the stereotype that black people are angry individuals who hate others who don’t agree with them and think everyone is “Hating” on them when they are achieving success.
These cats missed the message of Dr King… Judge people by their character, not their skin.
They are holding Obama to a different standard while Obama has said repeatedly we are not black, white, red state, blue state, rich, poor, etc.
Obama got the message, these crabs in a barrell didnt.
Oh my goodness…why can’t we get over the past in order to build for something new? These old school individuals need to realize that change is always constant. What worked one way to make a difference or to provide a change may not work 30 or 40 years later…You have got to do different things to make a different Impact…with that being said Obama is the sh*t…he is intelligent, articulate, forthcoming, wants to re-energize government and I am all for it…It seems that old crabs in a barrel mentality is rearing its ugly head…do they still want us as a people or even a country to keep pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps?? People are tired and need a change…stop spending your time hating and make a difference …damn Cornell and Tavis…LOL
oh and about Sarah Palin
Isn’t it interesting that McCain’s main campaign theme has been foreign policy rules yet he picks a VP who is unqualified to take his place.
1) She’s on video stating that she hasn’t followed the Iraq war *much* because she’s been too busy with her part-time governor’s position in Alaska.
2) She didn’t have a p*****port until 2007.
Does anyone know how does she qualify to become VP? Im just saying?
I AM GOING TO PURCHASE AN OBAMA 08 SIGN AND PUT IT IN FRONT OF MY TENEMENT TO LET THE HATERS KNOW WE ARE NOT FALLING FOR THE MCFAKE OKEY DOKE! YES WE CAN!!!
@flawda wrote, “When will these old heads realize that he can’t get in the white house on that Louis Farakhan bull*****. ”
That’s funny, cuz Louis Farrakhan knows enough about what time it is NOT to undercut Obama. Farrakhan’s been one of the few to see the bigger picture.
Sniper, 85,000 people were in that stadium; it’s the biggest gathering in the United States, and second only to the German gathering of 200,000. That’s a lot of people. That doesn’t include the national and worldwide television/radio audiences in the millions. Your attempts to screw poll numbers to fit your negative agenda will not work.
McCain/Palin can’t even fill up a softball game, and they get booed when they try to namecheck Hillary. Palin may be a VPilf, but the more people find out about her, the wary-er they become; Israel was already in the bag for McCain so their endorsement is bleh. Evangelicals just needed an excuse.
DEMOCRACY IS AN ILLUSION
EbonyMastery, the Obama campaign was giving away a whole kit — with t-shirt, buttons, yard sign and car stickers — for a 50 buck donation, up until last night. I’ll have to check to see if they extended it.
@ John
I agree with you.
Except for that “dont hate the player, hate the game” – comments like these increase the stereotype of black people saying such slangs.
What is the game here? – academia? Politics re Equal Rights?!
Also, the biggest issue facing Black Americans is poverty. When your in poverty you its almost impossible to get descent health care and an education. You are more likely to be living in a high crime environment and access to healthy food choices is a no-go.
Yet the only thing these activists could think of to solve the problem (when they were supporting Hillary of course) was to try and get Jesse’s son appointed poverty czar. Similar to drug czars and education czars of the past it’s a do nothing job that gives you enormous access to rich and powerful people. Barack has already stated he plans to institute programs not czars to fix the problem.
@ Nita
I’m not screwing with any poll numbers – the facts are the facts. It says Obama received no bounce from his convention. So there’s a chance that the people who showed up are merely just the people who voted for him during the primaries or people who came and was not convinced.
I hate to bring you the bad news I guess, but check out
cnn.com
The last sentence literally sums it up…just jealous. It amazes me how some of us don’t want us to get ahead because of fear of the inevitable;change.
@Sharpton’s Perm wrote, “These cats missed the message of Dr King… Judge people by their character, not their skin.
They are holding Obama to a different standard while Obama has said repeatedly we are not black, white, red state, blue state, rich, poor, etc. Obama got the message, these crabs in a barrell didnt.”
You got that right. A while ago, folks were saying maybe they were on some of that reverse psychology tip, so that by saying all this stuff they can make Obama more appealing to ‘other folks’ — like when Malcolm would tweak his message to make Martin more palatable, and everybody wins (though, yes, he should have discussed it with Martin before getting too rough; and if I’m remembering this wrong, I’m going by some speeches Malcolm did that are up on youtube). I don’t know, though. Again, Sharpton’s Perm (what a name) you are right about them losing sight of Martin’s REAL message.
As for McCain, check this quote out. McCain’s spokesman lets the cat out of the bag: Palin is NOT qualified.
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Uh? Was THIS Meant to Compliment Palin? Women Aren’t Insulted Reading This?
(Somervel County Salon blog)
I actually laughed when I read this comment from Charlie Black (link disabled for New York Times), because it’s just stunning that McCain and his buds think that this would appeal to women. Well, maybe repressed Republican women.
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Mr. McCain’s advisers said Friday that Mr. McCain was well aware that Ms. Palin would be criticized for her lack of foreign policy experience, but that he viewed her as exceptionally talented and intelligent and that he felt she would be able to be educated quickly.
******“She’s going to learn national security at the foot of the master****** for the next four years, and most doctors think that he’ll be around at least that long,” said Charlie Black, one of Mr. McCain’s top advisers, making light of concerns about Mr. McCain’s health, which Mr. McCain’s doctors reported as excellent in May.
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Bwahaahahahahah. Boy, does THAT sound arrogant and diminishing to women. AS IF McCain is the master with some female neophyte AT HIS FEET. Oh, Please. And maybe he’d be around for the next four years. Gee, that’s comforting.
McCain is anti-female and choosing this inexperienced women with ethics problems (and I just read that she supports RACIST Pat Buchanan!) seems to me like a Hail Mary p*****. No woman should be fooled by this and no woman should be flattered by the attitude fo the McCain campaign about women sitting at McCain’s FEET.
P.S. I’ve been mulling over just why that seems offensive… TO ME. Here, on the one hand, McCain is saying that he is picking someone who could possibly be VP if he p*****es on. (I remember clearly watching Reagan get shot by Hinkley). One would *****ume that he would pick someone, male OR female, that would be qualified and experienced. Nope.
And for every woman who wants to believe that she gets ahead in business, NOT because of her looks or because of a quota, or because she was sucking up the Good Ole Boys Club, the action of, not just choosing this particular woman, but acknowledging that she is NOT the best candidate for the job because she will require sitting AT THE FEET (should she maybe get out her Geisha outfit and m*****age those wrinkley toes while she’s learning from him?) in order to become qualified, is a smack in the face to each and every woman that struggled, studied, worked hard and thinks she is put into jobs on her own merits. And not because she’s a female stooge being USED by the Good Ole Boys who will *educate* her. (now how was THAT for a run-on sentence?)
P.P.S. Today I have a new theory of why Black said it-Forget Woman. It’s for Evangelicals.
It’s interesting. But what you are witnessing is pure career suicide of one Tavis Smiley. But with Barack Obama, I knew you would see more than a racial litmus test, but actually an inter-racial litmus test that would show how many crabs we got in our barrels in the black community. I never thought it would be Tavis- but the truth is being revealed in so many ways. We need to pray for our brother like no other Barack Obama to protect him from the self-hating kneegro element who took down Dr. King (you know the man had a kneegro on the inside to take him down); Brother Malcom X; Nat Turner; Denmark Vessey; and a litany of others.
@NITA
IF IT WAS $50 THAT IS NOT REALLY GIVING IT AWAY IS IT??? I LIVE IN A ONE BEDROOM UNIT SO I DON’T JUST HAVE AN EXTRA “FIDDY” LAYING AROUND TO SPEND!
Why can’t we have someone better than McCain or Obama to choose from?
Redd Tony,
What are their valid points?
Name them.
He didn’t say Dr. King’s name? Now unless you’re blind deaf and dumb, anyone with in listening range of the DNC would know the speech was given in honor of Dr. King.
He isn’t saying enough about what he’ll do for the black community? WTF? TALK IS CHEAP. Doing is expensive. So his actual work in the black community amounts to ZERO. But Tavis’s and Cornel’s TALK about the black community amounts to more?
Yeah, that makes a lot of sense.
Tell me something Tavis or Cornel has done for the black community beyond talking. Dr. Malveaux is still mad that Hillary didn’t get the nomination.
I’m so sick of black people feeling like we should fight for everything, but win nothing… (figure that out…)
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Their valid points?
Here are a few…
Malveau made a point Obama did not speak on issues primarily with minorities. We only represent 12% of the population, but WE are apart of the country too.
His speach did occur on the same day of the MLK speech. Why not set aside a portion of his speach to mention MLK. MLK had changed more the Obama ever had, in a shorter life span.
If you dont acknowledge history, its hard to lead for change in the future.
Im not saying these people are better or have done more than Obama, its just you cant knock em for their opinion.
Redd Tony,
What are their valid points?
Name them.
He didn’t say Dr. King’s name? Now unless you’re blind deaf and dumb, anyone with in listening range of the DNC would know the speech was given in honor of Dr. King.
He isn’t saying enough about what he’ll do for the black community? WTF? TALK IS CHEAP. Doing is expensive. So his actual work in the black community amounts to ZERO. But Tavis’s and Cornel’s TALK about the black community amounts to more?
Yeah, that makes a lot of sense.
Tell me something Tavis or Cornel has done for the black community beyond talking. Dr. Malveaux is still mad that Hillary didn’t get the nomination.
I’m so sick of black people feeling like we should fight for everything, but win nothing… (figure that out…)
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Their valid points?
Here are a few…
Malveau made a point Obama did not speak on issues primarily with minorities. We only represent 12% of the population, but WE are apart of the country too.
His speach did occur on the same day of the MLK speech. Why not set aside a portion of his speach to mention MLK. MLK had changed more the Obama ever had, in a shorter life span.
If you dont acknowledge history, its hard to lead for change in the future.
Im not saying these people are better or have done more than Obama, its just you cant knock em for their opinion.
sniper(Check me out!)
Why can’t we have someone better than McCain or Obama to choose from?
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These motha*****as on the same side man
hi haters.
definitely shows the divide between the new and old generation.
all that talk because he didn’t say the MLK name – he was damned if he did, damned if he didn’t.
Redd Tony,
Oh, I guess black men won’t benefit from jobs programs for them after they are released from prison? I suppose that issue doesn’t affect the race that makes up a disproportionate amount of the prison population?
I guess having equal pay for women doesn’t affect black women (I’m one, and I can imagine that it would help if I got paid the same as my male counterparts..but that doesn’t matter because I do, and I also work for myself).
Which part of his address didn’t directly benefit black people the most?
Increasing minimum wage…Lowering healthcare costs…revamping the justice system… Cutting programs that don’t help and instituting programs that increase child care availability and decreases dependence on welfare?
Now when Clinton had these same ideas they were viewed as helping black folks, because that’s what he told you they were for. I do not believe black people are dumb, but I do believe too many of us are gullible!!
Now as for me and my family, I’ve never lived in the hood, but I for darn sure grew up in poverty. And I for darn sure had a pell grant and scholarships to go through undergrad debt free. And I for sure went to law school on a scholarship and worked my way through.
What exactly is he not offering to black people? Last I checked, I’m black and I benefitted from similar policies my first year of undergrad before they were cut.
nita
thank you for the info and blog
WOW !! Barack Obama is not running for PRESIDENT of the NAACP…..he’s running for the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA !! Tavis Smiley is a jealous QUEEN…if Barack had attended his State of the Union conference….he would be all over him…I agree 100% THAT HE SHOULD AVOID THESE FOOLIOS….AT ALL COST…AND KEEP DOING WHAT HE’S DOING….YES WE CAN…..BARACK THE VOTE !!
I didn’t hear all of BO’s speech but…. what Dr. West and Malveau were saying I can agree with some of it not all of it. BO is for all of America not just Black America and for him to focus one that one issue might cost him the election. By now if the average 18yr old black american does not know what. King stood for and fought for, then shame on them. I don’t think that BO needed to make any comments about Dr. King in his speech. As far as I am concerned he is playing his cards right to win the election.
@ MS. WALLS… I SEE YOU DO SOME RESEARCH… AND MOST OF THE NON OPINIONATED STUFF IS LEGIT… MY ONLY QUESTION IS… ARE YOU SELECTIVE IN THAT RESEARCH…? IT SEEMS YOU DON’T WANT TO KNOW THE TRUTH ONLY THE PARTS THAT SUPPORT YOUR CLAIMS…
AND YES THESE FOOLS ARE ALL PART OF THE NEGRO MAFIA…
These guys are the ones you’ll turn to in the end. Like when someone goes to prison they steer to their own kind. Barack isn’t going to get you anywhere! He’ll have limited powers as a president. Go read up on your civics.
Obama is going in the office to make white America look progressive b/c of all the bull***** in the middle east. They have killed at least a million Iraqis for their oil to fuel their empire!!! Time for a new face.they’ll keep killing them brown skinned muslims while the country is lead by a BLACK! Wake up *****ers.The only folks the white run military is busting up are non-whites. HELLO!!! Any one the ***** home.
*****. Whites don’t need a ***** leading them. they control the game dog. They choose who wins and who loses. Obama will be nothing but their shepard. globe-trotting ,pushing their white agenda.
white have scored a coup de grace.they got their “BOY”. In the end we’ll, we blacks, will be looked upon as the biggest suckers in modern history.
Yes We Can!!!
Kiss my *****!
Can you say, I agree with this poster!!
We need access to John McCain’s Medical records.
Please spread the word:
John McCain restricted which reporters saw his medical records and for only 10 minutes and they could not make copies.
We need to write/email the media and tell them to demand unrestricted access to McCains medical records.
Because of his reckless VP pick, its important that the media ask for unrestricted access to his records ASAP
WHAT THE ***** is going on here?! Did BOSSIP just post something that I AGREE WITH 100%?! I guess there’s a first time for everything.I don’t agree with all of our presidents’ positions…but I don’t agree ANY of these clowns’ world view.Please go & be irritating where no one is watching or listening…IDIOTS.Check your calender while you’re at it.IT’S THE 21st CENTURY….NOT THE 19th.
If you don’t know, the easiest way to change (read: beat) the system is to work within the system.
That was the dynamic of the Civil Rights Movement. You had people using the system (the laws created by the Constitution) to defeat the system (the laws implemented by men). Revolutions happen by force in militarized countries (Zimbabwe…I’ve been studying Mugabe for years, back when he was actually a freedom fighter) and by policy in countries like the US.
Some of you need to read The Art of War. “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will suc*****b in every battle.”
Seems to me like a lot of you raging against Obama know neither yourself or your enemy.
(And no, I am not calling white people your enemy…I don’t for the life of me believe that. But the system that was created to keep you in a subordinant roll is your enemy!)
someon is *****ed off and is trying to sweep ***** under the rug! keep it moving
someone
Wow Terry… LOL… just wow. You would have been the same person keeping us from breaking lose from slavery. “Ain’t no need to running…They just gonna catch us anyway.” LMBO
Redd Tony,
Oh, I guess black men won’t benefit from jobs programs for them after they are released from prison? I suppose that issue doesn’t affect the race that makes up a disproportionate amount of the prison population?
I guess having equal pay for women doesn’t affect black women (I’m one, and I can imagine that it would help if I got paid the same as my male counterparts..but that doesn’t matter because I do, and I also work for myself).
Which part of his address didn’t directly benefit black people the most?
Increasing minimum wage…Lowering healthcare costs…revamping the justice system… Cutting programs that don’t help and instituting programs that increase child care availability and decreases dependence on welfare?
Now when Clinton had these same ideas they were viewed as helping black folks, because that’s what he told you they were for. I do not believe black people are dumb, but I do believe too many of us are gullible!!
Now as for me and my family, I’ve never lived in the hood, but I for darn sure grew up in poverty. And I for darn sure had a pell grant and scholarships to go through undergrad debt free. And I for sure went to law school on a scholarship and worked my way through.
What exactly is he not offering to black people? Last I checked, I’m black and I benefitted from similar policies my first year of undergrad before they were cut.
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All of the things you stated our comminity has already . They have jobs programs now for men and women being released from prison, and its another failed beuracracy. The money is spent on these things but no one knows where the money goes. This does not go to the root of the problem. There should be an organization stressing the importance of family to black men. its that simple.
In my opinion, college is only good for being a doctor, lawyer, accountant, engineer, achitect; something of this nature. Other than that college is overrated. Its a business, that leaves the average student up their neck in debt. You got *****s with masters degress and Phd’s working two and three jobs. For those kids that dont go to college they should learn a trade or skill, because when ***** hits the fan that peice of paper wont mean *****.
Obama can talk all that ***** he want, it will be another beauracracy created with a bunch of red tape and bull*****. Oh and by the way, where will the money come from?
Folks who say that these men haven’t critiqued White leaders are completely uninformed. They ride a lot harder against whitefolks, trust. Read their books, listen to their shows, etc. For years they’ve been critical of the power establishment. When Professor West supported Bill Bradley he was a critical supporter just like he is of Obama and made explicit what he agreed with and what he didn’t agree with. Please understand, they are in no way more critical of Obama than any other candidates, and Cornel West at least, has a lot more affection for Obama than he has had for any other candidate in recent history.
You all need to get use to the criticism. If Obama wins he will get more criticism from blacks than Fox News. The jealousy and hate has just begun. It will start with the angariation. There will be a whole lot of well known black folks left off the invitation list. They will get together and start a secret society the way the slaves did to escape. There goal will be to tear this brotha down. You already know these 3 clowns will not be on the guest list.
AHA! Co-sign with terry!
BARACK IS NOT ABOVE CRITICISM!!!
I disagree and agree at the same time.
Though I will vote for him and the Democratic party in November I’m not a fan of all of Obama’s politics and his agena which is basically parallel to that of the CFR and globalist plans. However, I still think it was a great and historic speech and I disagree with their BS point about not mentioning King by name (I would have been more impressed if he mentioned NAFTA by name). He also didn’t mention the Russia-Georgia conflict in which he could have really killed both Bush and McCain at the same time. He also talked about possible Iran (Bilderberg group anyone) and Afghanistan conflicts that would simply mean he’s merely swapping out wars if he really intends to get troops out of Iraq.
He’s certainly not above criticism…this is simply misguided.
@Sick and Tired wrote, “If you don’t know, the easiest way to change (read: beat) the system is to work within the system.
That was the dynamic of the Civil Rights Movement. You had people using the system (the laws created by the Constitution) to defeat the system (the laws implemented by men). Revolutions happen by force in militarized countries (Zimbabwe…I’ve been studying Mugabe for years, back when he was actually a freedom fighter) and by policy in countries like the US.
Some of you need to read The Art of War. “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will suc*****b in every battle.”
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That’s deep, S&T.
***** tavis is he gay or not he is upset cause obama has taken his spotlight
” They would rather have Obama speaking at a Jena 6 rally defending some thugs than being Leader of the Free World. ” Ya’ll got it right Bossip!!
Obama is the bigger picture and these clowns are the past.
Obama wants to lead the free world while these people want him to focus on insignificant things.
Whether Jena 6 was justified or not, would that cause an earth shattering change in the history of black america like Barak being the first african american president? I think not!!!!!!
Did y’all just hear that Sarah Palin announced that her 17yr old is pregnant. This is actually her 2nd.
Breaking News!
Palins 17yr old daughter is indeed 5 months preggos and getting married to her babby daddy as requested by her family.
Drama!
The oldhead crabs keep pulling and pulling…
Instead of being jealous that it’s not one of them up there accepting the nomination or making a speech, they should be flapping their gums in their hometown churches, community centers, etc motivating youth to educate themselves, turn away from the immediate gratification culture that keeps them in debt, and break the cycle.
I was just in the electronics store the other day, and one of the clerks was talking about his $700 headphones. HEADPHONES! And he’s an hourly worker at an electronics store… when that $650 invested over 5 years could have brought him much more than a pair of headphones.
Though there was a time and a place for them, it’s time to P***** THE BATON.
@ TERRY:
These guys are the ones you’ll turn to in the end. Like when someone goes to prison they steer to their own kind. Barack isn’t going to get you anywhere! He’ll have limited powers as a president. Go read up on your civics.
Obama is going in the office to make white America look progressive b/c of all the bull***** in the middle east. They have killed at least a million Iraqis for their oil to fuel their empire!!! Time for a new face.they’ll keep killing them brown skinned muslims while the country is lead by a BLACK! Wake up *****ers.The only folks the white run military is busting up are non-whites. HELLO!!! Any one the ***** home.
*****. Whites don’t need a ***** leading them. they control the game dog. They choose who wins and who loses. Obama will be nothing but their shepard. globe-trotting ,pushing their white agenda.
white have scored a coup de grace.they got their “BOY”. In the end we’ll, we blacks, will be looked upon as the biggest suckers in modern history.
Yes We Can!!!
Kiss my *****!
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Get a life CLOWN.Oil is only one part of what this war is about.Other parts include reigning in/destroying well funded & extreme ideologues.
Another would be forcing Islam (ANOTHER ***** BACKWARD RELIGION) to look itself in the mirror & either reform or DISAPPEAR.I’m rooting for that second one.Another would be giving a region of the world that mostly understands the concept of brutal regimes some other template to run things by.
Probably would’nt hurt if you’d pick up a HISTORY BOOK every now & then.Arabs & Arab Muslims may be dark skinned…but historically speaking they’ve had NO PROBLEM with ENSLAVING BLACK PEOPLE.In fact they were doing it a full 600YEARS before Europeans ever got around to it.I might add that they think nothing of enslaving & killing us to this day.Ever heard of DARFUR? I think it’s fascinating that you feel some “kinship of struggle” with these dark sinned people.FASCINATINGLY STUPID that is.
Damn does Cornell have any more suits? LOL this man’s rockin the same black suit n’scarf swag since adam was a lad…
Oh yeah Bossip, y’all on point as always ( except for that 40/40 piece on Jayz)
Instead of these Negroes embracing the PARADIGM, these coons are *****in lika bunch of s*****by females
Can you say”Mean Girls” the movie.. no different than Lohan and Co.
Sick and Tired(Check me out!)
If you don’t know, the easiest way to change (read: beat) the system is to work within the system.
That was the dynamic of the Civil Rights Movement. You had people using the system (the laws created by the Constitution) to defeat the system (the laws implemented by men). Revolutions happen by force in militarized countries (Zimbabwe…I’ve been studying Mugabe for years, back when he was actually a freedom fighter) and by policy in countries like the US.
Some of you need to read The Art of War. “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will suc*****b in every battle.”
Seems to me like a lot of you raging against Obama know neither yourself or your enemy.
(And no, I am not calling white people your enemy…I don’t for the life of me believe that. But the system that was created to keep you in a subordinant roll is your enemy!)
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Its too bad our Contitution is being slowly erradicated. (Stricter guns laws, eavesdropping bills p*****ed) you might as well put the American Flag upside down. How can there be a positive Revolution when the laws that govern you call you a terrorist if you speak against the power.
Oh and Im not raging against Obama, I already know what I have to do. Its just Im smart enough to know its not about Dems or Repubs anymore. Obama is Bush’s boy, and he will be the next President.
sorry about the number confusion in my earlier post… he then said that his headphones were only $650 so it was okay for him to get them… !!!!
These guys are the ones you’ll turn to in the end. Like when someone goes to prison they steer to their own kind. Barack isn’t going to get you anywhere! He’ll have limited powers as a president. Go read up on your civics.
Obama is going in the office to make white America look progressive b/c of all the bull***** in the middle east. They have killed at least a million Iraqis for their oil to fuel their empire!!! Time for a new face.they’ll keep killing them brown skinned muslims while the country is lead by a BLACK! Wake up *****ers.The only folks the white run military is busting up are non-whites. HELLO!!! Any one the ***** home.
*****. Whites don’t need a ***** leading them. they control the game dog. They choose who wins and who loses. Obama will be nothing but their shepard. globe-trotting ,pushing their white agenda.
white have scored a coup de grace.they got their “BOY”. In the end we’ll, we blacks, will be looked upon as the biggest suckers in modern history.
Yes We Can!!!
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Amen brother! Preach on. Some people are so blind they just can’t see.
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Some of you need to read The Art of War. “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will suc*****b in every battle.”
Seems to me like a lot of you raging against Obama know neither yourself or your enemy.
(And no, I am not calling white people your enemy…I don’t for the life of me believe that. But the system that was created to keep you in a subordinant roll is your enemy!)
You couldn’t know the enemy too well, or you’d really that what terry said was not off base. Politics is one big game and NO politician has our best interest at heart.
Sarah Palin’s 17 year old daughter is pregnant *again*
News just broke today. Here we are 72 hours in, and this is looking more like a soap opera. But if it was Obama daughter’s(i know that they are young) but still if his daugther was of age..it would be generalizing. I haven’t heard any scandals about Obama at all.
@ TERRY:
These guys are the ones you’ll turn to in the end. Like when someone goes to prison they steer to their own kind. Barack isn’t going to get you anywhere! He’ll have limited powers as a president. Go read up on your civics.
Obama is going in the office to make white America look progressive b/c of all the bull***** in the middle east. They have killed at least a million Iraqis for their oil to fuel their empire!!! Time for a new face.they’ll keep killing them brown skinned muslims while the country is lead by a BLACK! Wake up *****ers.The only folks the white run military is busting up are non-whites. HELLO!!! Any one the ***** home.
*****. Whites don’t need a ***** leading them. they control the game dog. They choose who wins and who loses. Obama will be nothing but their shepard. globe-trotting ,pushing their white agenda.
white have scored a coup de grace.they got their “BOY”. In the end we’ll, we blacks, will be looked upon as the biggest suckers in modern history.
Yes We Can!!!
Kiss my *****
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My thought exactly, they are selling them a dream Domestic issues went out the window a long time ago. Obama is going straight to Iran.
if anybody knows about haters i’d say BOSSIP does…they wrote the book on it.
ST. PAUL — The 17-year-old daughter of Gov. Sarah Palin, John McCain’s running mate, is five months pregnant, Senator McCain’s campaign advisers announced today.
The daughter, Bristol, plans to marry the father, the campaign said.
In a statement first posted by Reuters, Mrs. Palin said: “Our beautiful daughter Bristol came to us with news that as parents we knew would make her grow up faster than we had ever planned. As Bristol faces the responsibilities of adulthood, she knows that she has our unconditional love and support.
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The announcement was intended to counter rumors by liberal bloggers that Mrs. Palin had claimed to have given birth to her fifth child in April when, according to the rumors, the child was her daughter’s.
Groups that oppose abortion rights had been thrilled with Mr. McCain’s selection of Mrs. Palin, the governor of Alaska, as his running mate, partly because of her opposition to abortion. It is not clear how social conservatives will respond to the latest news.
The campaign intends to cast this as the kind of situation that ordinary American families face.
The McCain campaign says it was aware of her daughter’s pregnancy before it named her as the running mate on Friday.
The family’s statement said: “Bristol and the young man she will marry are going to realize very quickly the difficulties of raising a child, which is why they will have the love and support of our entire family. We ask the media, respect our daughter and Levi’s privacy as has always been the tradition of children of candidates.”
@ Nita
I’m not screwing with any poll numbers – the facts are the facts. It says Obama received no bounce from his convention. So there’s a chance that the people who showed up are merely just the people who voted for him during the primaries or people who came and was not convinced.
I hate to bring you the bad news I guess, but check out
cnn.com
LMAOOOOOOOO @ this
Burying news during a hurricane, super cl*****y.
(sighs)
@( The Delicious Ms. Sugar Walls ♥♥♥♥)
I think this is actually what the McCain Camp was going for – they want to lock in as many Anti-Abortion voters as possible – I think they’re hoping that if all these traditional voters turn out, that will outnumber the number of 1st time young voters who will vote for barack no matter what.
oh…sniper..that might be true..but just wait to this little story hits. maybe then u would give your hand a break..honey
@( The Delicious Ms. Sugar Walls ♥♥♥♥)
As in – I think the McCain Camp likes that Palin’s daughter is pregnant. – they like how not only are they talking the talk (-anti abortion), they’re actually walking the walk – even in such a hard position (i.e. a daughter who is a minor)
just as many of anti abortion voters..you better believe that their are people that oppose to someone telling them what they can or cannot do with their body. People are looking for family values..not someone that cannot control their daughters.
@( The Delicious Ms. Sugar Walls ♥♥♥♥)
Not sure if I told you this already – but I’m currently Not voting for a Barack OR a McCain…
And yall are suprised about this ***** going on with Palin? Im sure McCain knew this ***** in the beginning. This just solidifies the undecided votes for Obama.
and she was 5 months pregnant. It isn’t like she didnt know, that she was pregnant. she knew all alone. scandal after scandal ..Isn’t looking so good! She will get her booty spanked at the debates
@( The Delicious Ms. Sugar Walls ♥♥♥♥)
But the truth is – a lot of those crazy voters out their will simply not vote for people against abortion. & with this Palin daughter pregnancy i’m going to give birth anyways thing – it re*****ures them that McCain & Palin are indeed anti-abortion. – that seals their vote right there.
Dr. Funk,
“Another would be giving a region of the world that mostly understands the concept of brutal regimes some other template to run things by.”
You know Guilani thought the same about Harlem and Brooklyn. GTFOH.
“Probably would’nt hurt if you’d pick up a HISTORY BOOK every now & then.Arabs & Arab Muslims may be dark skinned…but historically speaking they’ve had NO PROBLEM with ENSLAVING BLACK PEOPLE.”
Yes, and slavery has existed in every society known to man. So exactly why should blacks feel themselves the most sentimental about it except to use it as a crutch. Everyone has moved on.
“I might add that they think nothing of enslaving & killing us to this day.”
Dear, you are not a Darfurian. They aint doing ***** to you.
“Ever heard of DARFUR? ”
Ever heard of the Democratic Republic of the Congo? Were the Hutus or the Tutsis concerned about their blackness when they were killing eachother? Mind you the Rawandan Genocide proceeded simmer conflicts between those ethnic groups. Seriously blacks can kill and enslave eachother without the slightest bit of irony as anyone else. So the issue isnt really that black Africans are killed and enslaved just so long as it isnt the Arabs doing it? Great.
They do not understand that this man can’t go up there and speak only to the African American community. That is why Jackson and Sharpton couldn’t get their campaigns off the ground. You know that a lot of white people are backing Obama, but others who only live around other white people don’t know any better and do not know what a black President would be like. Obama needed to speak to those people so they would know he is just like every other American and that all America’s issues were important to him, not just African American issues. This thing is coming to an end soon, so let’s do all we can! LATINAS FOR OBAMA!!!
when they ask sarah palin to explain foriegn policy..what is she going to say?
I miss my wife…I think I made a mistake
@ Redd Tony aka Earth Sign (Its time for a Revolution)
I think McCain was scared more about losing the Traditional GOP voters because they weren’t comfortable that he is such a “Maverick” – they weren’t sure if he shared their traditional beliefs.
But this Palin Daughter Pregancy seals their vote – they love anti-abortion. This is probably a good thing for McCain.
and might I add that bush is a joke. This man is on cnn right now, talking about the hurricane, rocking back n forth in a office chair, looking puzzled. WE cannot make the same mistake.
we’ll see sniper. we’ll see
@ ( The Delicious Ms. Sugar Walls ♥♥♥♥)
I think those traditional GOP voters don’t care what Palin has to say – they just care that she shares the same values as they do.
There’s no other way to explain why the race is so close. If logic based on past performance is the only thing people care about, no one would vote for the GOP because of Bush’s past 4 yrs, but here we are in such a close race.
So we definitely know that there’s more to how people vote than performance at debates or past performances in their political careers.
I went to do the laundry and there was no detergent..I’ve never bought it, then i’ve been havin sharp stomach pains because of the three weeks straight i’ve been frying up bacon in the morning, then my bathroom looks like *****..I got shave clippings cloggin up the sink and no toilet paper on the roll ever..I miss my wife
On another note – I want to know who knocked up Palin’s Daughter.
Dr. Funk,
“Get a life CLOWN.Oil is only one part of what this war is about.Other parts include reigning in/destroying well funded & extreme ideologues.”
I think you would find that extreme ideologies isnt the issue here. Saudi Arabia is probably the most extreme. They will continue to be so, so long as the oil keeps coming. See the West and the US can deal with extreme ideologies. In fact we can exploit such ideas when they are to our benefit. Introduce yourself to real politic.
“Another would be forcing Islam (ANOTHER ***** BACKWARD RELIGION) to look itself in the mirror & either reform or DISAPPEAR.”
Why do you attribte anthropomorphism to ideologies and suggest that said ideologies reform or disappear? Do you even know what you are talking about?
Why I may not agree a hundred percent with these men, they have a right to their opinion. I find it hilarious that BOSSIP tries to knock everyone who has any criticism against Obama. When Obama gets into office and starts to eff up, I’ll see what u illiterate losers will do. They don’t have to support Obama just because he’s black. They are entitled to their own opinions.
Second of all Bossip, if it wasn’t for “Afro-Negro” intellectualism, this trashy and ghetto-glamorization gossip site, would not have been able function today. The rights you are enjoying now is thanks to the “Afro-Negro” intellectualism you are trying to bash. Get yo *****zzz together.
Vaughn Dell(Check me out!)
AHA! Co-sign with terry!
BARACK IS NOT ABOVE CRITICISM!!!
I disagree and agree at the same time.
Though I will vote for him and the Democratic party in November I’m not a fan of all of Obama’s politics and his agena which is basically parallel to that of the CFR and globalist plans. However, I still think it was a great and historic speech and I disagree with their BS point about not mentioning King by name (I would have been more impressed if he mentioned NAFTA by name). He also didn’t mention the Russia-Georgia conflict in which he could have really killed both Bush and McCain at the same time. He also talked about possible Iran (Bilderberg group anyone) and Afghanistan conflicts that would simply mean he’s merely swapping out wars if he really intends to get troops out of Iraq.
He’s certainly not above criticism…this is simply misguided.
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The Bilderberg Group is who is really running *****
“Peony
(Check me out!)
This post is awful. The idea that Black people must be haters or jealous if they critique Barack Obama is the saddest kind of blind loyalty imaginable. We are thinking human beings not sheep! No one is beyond critique, and Cornel West in particular always gives loving critique. I support Obama, I will work for his campaign, AND I disagree with some of his positions and shared Smiley and West’s reaction to his speech. Furthermore, this is so different than Jesse’s vulgar statement. Boo Bossip!!!!”
AMEN PEONY, AMEN!!! YOU HAVE SAID IT ALL AND SAID IT WELL. AMEN TO THAT!!
as many steps of empowerment that we have taken, somehow when have managed to take just as many steps backwards. i see president obama as a pres for all people not just for black folk. the world i live in i see people for who they are not their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or their own personal views.
i love the fact that i was brought up in cali and lived around different races. and the thing about it we aren’t that much different, we all want to succeed in life and so forth.
when i think about my people, i dont think about black folk only, everybody is my damn people. my friends are black, white, asian, indian, latin, native american, bi, gay, straight, democrat, republican, catholic, hindu, christian, muslim. people that have “gone green”, runners, people that love health as much as i do, ignorant folk, intelligent folk, it doesn’t matter to me i love all people.
if we could seriously focus on our purpose in God’s eyes and not focus on our selves, life would be more pleasant. hell i just lost my job, my car broke down, and i have depleted my savings acct. i am not worried about a thing, because i am still blessed and i have faith to know that God is in control of everything. Obama 2008-2016!!
sniper(Check me out!)
@ Nita
I’m not screwing with any poll numbers – the facts are the facts. It says Obama received no bounce from his convention. So there’s a chance that the people who showed up are merely just the people who voted for him during the primaries or people who came and was not convinced.
I hate to bring you the bad news I guess, but check out
cnn.com
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Hmm…the last thing i heard Obama had increased 8 pts over McCain.
BARACK IS NOT ABOVE CRITICISM INDEED…You illeterate staff of BOSSIP SHOULD TAKE NOTE…WHEN HE GETS INTO OFFICE AND STARTS TO EFF UP, I WILL SEE WHAT YOU A-HOLES WILL SAY…How dare you even try to undermine the role of “AFRO-NEGRO” intellectualism in AMERICA and the REST OF THE WORLD? HOW DARE YOU BOSSIP…and this criticism coming from a trashy website. What have you guys done for the black community? huh? all this ghetto-glamorization you do on this site is enforcing stereotypes and not helping us to move forward. YET, YOU COMFORTABLY SIT IN FRONT OF YOUR COMPUTER AND BASH PROGRESS WITH YOU BAD ENGLISH AND BLOCK HEADS.
( The Delicious Ms. Sugar Walls ♥♥♥♥)(Check me out!)
and might I add that bush is a joke. This man is on cnn right now, talking about the hurricane, rocking back n forth in a office chair, looking puzzled. WE cannot make the same mistake.
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Thats OBamas cousin right there
Redd Tony
Actually college is a means to learn what you want to do in life. But anyone with sense and a little knowledge can figure out how to get to college debt free. I did it. And neither of my parents went to college. Heck my dad didn’t even graduate from high school and runs his own business. But if a person can channel funds to give you a hand up, why knock them? I went to college off of grants and scholarships.
Next point: The Constitution being eradicated…no guns…yadda yadda. The “conservatives” who want less government (allegedly) are the ones who have pushed more government intrusion, calling it “The Patriot Act”. My little sister (who just graduated summa ***** laude from an HBCU with ZERO college debt and who like me could have gone to any college in the nation and was a national merit scholar and worked in school and volunteered…) works for a banking center and you can’t even pay your bills in large chunks without them putting a freeze on your account due to the Patriot Act.
Guns: The Supreme Court just ruled that you have a private right to gun ownership… So who is taking your rights to guns away?
(You may want to keep up with what is actually going on, not to people’s talking points..I’m just saying).
There should be stricter gun laws, why the heck not? You want lunatics running around with weapons of m***** distruction? I personally don’t, and I’m sure the people who died at VTech don’t either. Nor do the people who suffered at the hands of the UNC law student here in NC, in 1995…shall I continue?
It is one thing to critize policies, it is another to call the grown ***** black man “Bush’s boy”. Back up him being “Bush’s boy”.
Why is it that black people fight for a black person to have the right to be anything in this world, but get scared when a black person tries to be anything in this world?
I hate to say it, but we are our own worst enemy.
@Lou,
Actually, sweety, I know my enemy better than my enemy knows him/herself. Question is, do you? lol
@ Redd Tony aka Earth Sign (Its time for a Revolution)
I beg you to click on cnn.com right now.
I’m just saying what it says – don’t shoot the messenger.
I’ve lost some respect for these men! They need to STFU!!!!!!
Tavis Smiley was fired from BET by Bob Johnson and Fired from “The Tom Joyner Morning Show” by Tom for Talking to Damn much and This shows you why.
Why is Tavis Smiley and his Haters not talking about McCain and his issues VS OBAMA? This election is about witch person has “YOUR” best interest at heart!!!!
I say to you, Does McCain have your best intrest at heart?????
I am very disappointed. I thought the speech was exactly what this “country” needed. We are trying to elect a president of the United States, who happens to be black, not a president for black people. I was very inspired by Mr. Obama’s words and everytime I watch it I tear up. They are wrong. Mr. Obama’s invocation of Dr. King was dead on. He didn’t have to mention Dr. King’s name. The reference as it was compelling enough for me.
@kigali (Ignoring ugly gravies and fools typing in caps
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All valid point Kigali…and well taken.Yes Black people can be extremely brutal to one another as in Rwanda or Uganda or any one of many Sub-Saharan misery stories.Gotta start somewhere…And indeed the US has a history of playing up tensions in the Middle East by propping up blatantly corrupt regimes.I just think that with all the blood & treasure spent this time that we have to start living up to the Ideals that we allegedly believe in based our concept of what “freedom” is.I’m very aware of the subtleties & ironies that you point out.I just become annoyed @ that uniquely Black American leftist mindset that automatically *****umes that all dark skinned people are equally oppressed by a White power structure.You ask me if I am playing the victim card about historical grievances and I can answer emphatically NO.And you?
Redd Tony
Actually college is a means to learn what you want to do in life. But anyone with sense and a little knowledge can figure out how to get to college debt free. I did it. And neither of my parents went to college. Heck my dad didn’t even graduate from high school and runs his own business. But if a person can channel funds to give you a hand up, why knock them? I went to college off of grants and scholarships.
Next point: The Constitution being eradicated…no guns…yadda yadda. The “conservatives” who want less government (allegedly) are the ones who have pushed more government intrusion, calling it “The Patriot Act”. My little sister (who just graduated summa ***** laude from an HBCU with ZERO college debt and who like me could have gone to any college in the nation and was a national merit scholar and worked in school and volunteered…) works for a banking center and you can’t even pay your bills in large chunks without them putting a freeze on your account due to the Patriot Act.
Guns: The Supreme Court just ruled that you have a private right to gun ownership… So who is taking your rights to guns away?
(You may want to keep up with what is actually going on, not to people’s talking points..I’m just saying).
There should be stricter gun laws, why the heck not? You want lunatics running around with weapons of m***** distruction? I personally don’t, and I’m sure the people who died at VTech don’t either. Nor do the people who suffered at the hands of the UNC law student here in NC, in 1995…shall I continue?
It is one thing to critize policies, it is another to call the grown ***** black man “Bush’s boy”. Back up him being “Bush’s boy”.
Why is it that black people fight for a black person to have the right to be anything in this world, but get scared when a black person tries to be anything in this world?
I hate to say it, but we are our own worst enemy.
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I never knock free money. All Im saying these grads need to know what they really want to do in life. So when they get outta college with that peice of paper they wont be disappointed stuck with a job at Homeland Security.
As for guns, they are making it harder for people to have them. The main purpose of the Constitutional right in the beginning was so the people can protect themselves from the goverment. Yes you can have a gun, but you have to have limited ammunition, with a whole bunch of other BS restrictions.
The Patriot Act a eavesdropping laws were enacted off of a bull***** excuse that our government had everything to do with (9/11). I would appreciate if Obama would talk about that.
Nice post. I don’t know about Tavis, but Cornell West is an attention-desperate clown…another creation of the ivory tower universities that should probably all be replaced with technical schools.
I can’t stand people who purport to be serious intellectuals yet are obviously so desparate for attention that they feel compelled to dress in riduclous suits, wear silly hairstyles, etc. I mean, just get it over with and get your own talk show already.
These are the 21st century’s 3 stooges who need to shut their mouths. They’ve forgotten their blackness because the white women they mess with suck their blackness right out of them and they become weak and idiots. These 3 are also the “OREO” brothers – Black on the outside who think they’re white on the inside… To all 3 of you – Justin Timberlake is more black then all 3 of you put together. No shut the eff up!
Who has the right to criticize who?
REPUBLICAN FAMILY VALUES
Dr.Funk,
Very true, however I do see what you are doing as a better alternative. Support blacks simply because they are black is to ignore what blacks do to eachother. Youre just replacing white with Arab. Not a good look.
The problem in the Middle East for the majority of the people and in Africa is a very tiny elite at the top and everyone else at the bottom. Take Darfur for instance. You have an Arab elite who will use a bunch of hobo Arabs from the outback do be mercenaries against rebellious Darfurians. Nothing new. I resent your characterisation of Islam but you are entitled to your opinions at the end of the day. Bare in mind that in your hypothetical world where Islam doesnt exist, people will resume killing eachother over oil in the Sudan, diamonds in Sierre Leon, water in Palestine/Isreal/Lebanon, farm land in Zimbabwe, and corners in Baltimore. Get it?
People kill me with the he is “neglecting” us crap. Really folks… And I mean this with the most sincerity I can muster. Are yall really that stupid? What do you REALLY want from this man? A rally? A townhall full of promises? A hood “listening tour”. You have to know, they are looking for anything to paint him w/ the angry black man brush. And either it doesnt matter to you,or u dont get it. You think you sound intellectual when you shoot off some tangent b.s. going against the grain? Newsflash, no candidate has EVER listened to us, so why prevent this brother from making history, with stupid demands? Why hold HIM to a light, u dont hold McCain? What kind of self hater shiz is that? cont
You folks are disgraceful. Not because you choice is different.. But because of where there hate manifests itself from. Within your own crab as@es. Besides… IF not him, whats the alternative? Do me a favor, there are like 80 days till the election. Hold those stupid a#$ thoughts on your heart till after the election.
p.s. For those that dont understand why its not cool for a black candidate, running for the POTUS, (the greatest white civilization in history)to get up at the convention and start invoking memories of Harriet Tubman, and Nat Turner, you are crabs too.
And I’d bet your lives reflects your political stance. The wrong questions at the wrong time. Not team players, do your own thing, even in the face of overwhealming support. McDonalds workers back line, lol In closing Whites are on the cusp of doing the right thing for the 1st time in a long time. Lets do what we can to help them. Crabs and negros, fall back til like Dec, you know, take a hate-cation. Then carry on when you get back
@ Redd Tony aka Earth Sign (Its time for a Revolution)
I beg you to click on cnn.com right now. – Barack’s Convention gave him no bounce in the polls.
I’m just saying what it says – don’t shoot the messenger.
What does the Nation of Islam have to do with this stupid story…if Obama was to be in a bow tie and with “Final Call” newspaper than he would have “knowledge of self” not like you people who really think your african- american. Keep da nation out of your stories unless you got something repectable to say!!!
Black People are really getting on my DAMN NERVES!! We as people can be s ignorant sometimes. Barack Obama is not running to the “New Voice for black people” he’s running to be PRESIDET 0F THE UNITED STATES!!! He doesnt hve tiiiime to have meetings for every thug out there who needs “change in his life” This man is making history in ways these fools obviously cant believe. He is going to rule the nation..the higest role that a white man can have!!! These fools need to STFU!!! & Jesse Jackson’s jealous ***** can go suck a nutt!!!
-*****ED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just wanted to share a great comment from Americablog on Palin’s daughter’s pregnancy:
“Gun toting, bible thumping, failed beauty queen with a knocked up out of wedlock teenage daughter!!! Jesus Christ! Why don’t they just pull a double wide up to the White House and call it a day.”
so basically we have a biracial/black man with strong good family values vs rich white trash
These *****’s are doing the wrong thing once again. This is a problem with our community as a whole, we don’t support each other enough or stick together. They are doing exactly what the media wants them to do and that is criticize one of their own.
I am getting really upset with black bloggers and Obamamaniacs criticizing anyone with a damn opinion. I’m also highly *****ed that these folks can’t see the forest for the trees.
Let me put this out real quick for the unintelligent m*****es, including the folks and staff here at Bossip.
White people criticize white politicians all the time. Guess what? White people call those people gr*****roots activists and folks who are p*****ionate about their cause. On the other hand, when black people criticize black politicians (Obama in particular)….black folk call them “haters”.
Does that not strike you as odd? Does that not strike you as ridiculous?
Point is EVERYONE, every American, has the right to question Obama, and any other politician running for office. The fact he is black shouldn’t limit him from questions. Also, the fact that he is black shouldn’t insulate him from questions from the black community.
I fear some of you “black sheep” will “bah” at anything Obama, which in essence defeats everything the man is standing for.
How about this for a change? Yes you can question Obama! Yes you can wonder if his being elected president will help your life! Yes you can ask a damn question if you are black! Yes you can be critical of Obama and his policies.
Dammit! Yes you can!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
where is ashton kutcher, when you need him?
@kigali (Ignoring ugly gravies and fools typing in caps)
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Indeed not the best look…I might add that in my haste to hack out a response to Terry -I may appear to have been blindly supporting the Senator.Trust me…I’m the last man on Earth who goes in for blind support of ANYTHING.In fact I tend towards a center-right/libertarian take on most issues. True there will always be resource/turf wars no matter the paint job on the people.I just think that this particular one has a chance to be at least less conspicuous if-as I said we start coming at it like we really mean all that stuff we’ve been told we’re about in this country.I no big fan of “W”…but I get the feeling that 50 years out historical revisionists will be falling all over themselves to take credit for a stabilized fully parti*****ting region of the world…and I would’nt be so sure that those other turf/resource conflicts that you mention can’t be solved in a fashion that does’nt involve CAH.
Typical crabs in a barrel negroes.
Why should Obama waste his time with the Jena 6? Especially when one of their parents just beat up their son’s lawyers and another one of the defendant swas arrested for another crime. These kids and their folks are proving themselves to be another Rodney King. A no good nicks who got into the national spotlight.
Obama is running to represent all Americans not just black people. So these simple old time negroes need to stop thinking that he has just represent black issues.
@kigali (Ignoring ugly gravies and fools typing in caps)
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THANK YOU BOSSIP FOR POSTING THIS!
F*CK THESE DUMB ***** F*CKERS!
SIT DOWN YOU HATERS.
YES BOSSIP THEY ARE BOTH JEALOUS AND DUM (OR WHATEVER IT IS THAT YOU SAID.
F THEM.
I meant to add KIGALI…THANX. Clearly we disagree on much…but I don’t feel desirous of FLAMING YOU!!!:->
Much respect.
barack has to lead the country as a whole not just the black community. black people need to take care and responsibility for themselves and not look for other people to solve our issues.
At lease they did’nt just vote for Obama,just because he’s black.they took the time,and we should be able to criticize our own,when needed.This separates us from those who only vote for a white face,those of us who watch the news once in a while.
LOL @ Malvieux and her raggedy hairline, talking about “if Joe Biden could mention MLK, why not him”
They are white, he is not. It is simple. Proves she does not get it. They got their, jobs, based on their transcripts and resumes, not by votes. its not fair, for them to put this on this brother. The want to live their pro black agenda through him. Why don’t they run on that stance and gague their own success? They will always be academics, *****ody would ever elect either of these academics to be dog catchers.
A bunch of intellectual haters.
They all sound stupid and jealous. I expected more from these radical negroes.
Redd Tony,
I understand your concern (I think). However if you want Obama to speak out on issues such as the Patriot Act, why not get a group of people together and demand it (Put your thoughts into action.)
If people don’t like the jobs they are in, they should learn how to create their own. I’m sitting in my office now with inspirational posters all around me showing the history from whence we’ve come. One poster of former slaves from 1861 reads: The strongest people in the world aren’t those most protected: they are the ones that must struggle against adversity and obstacles-and surmount them-to survive.
Obstacles are going to be there. The issue is do you moan and complain about the obstacles or do you find ways to get around them?
Seems to me, people are content with moaning and complaining as opposed to finding ways to get around them.
They sound like they have a difference of opinion with BO. Why do they have support BO simply because he is black?
Contrary to popular belief, BO is a politician just like the rest of them. Some people will agree with him and some will not. This has always been the case with politicians.
When did freedom of speech and democracy go out of style?
@ T-Money
When did freedom of speech and democracy go out of style?
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When the Patriot Act was ratified.
SARAH PALIN’S DAUGHTER IS PREGNANT!!!!!!!!!!!
@divorced 8-18-08 misses his wife
SARAH PALIN’S DAUGHTER IS PREGNANT!!!!!!!!!!!
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Duh. Did you just get the memo?
He did talk about issues affecting black Americans when he spoke of national security, healthcare, jobs, etc. Obama is not running to be the President of Black America, but of the United States of America. I watched the tape and lost all respect for Cornel. Cornel is a brilliant man and if you read Race Matters and some of his other stuff it is clear that he knows exactly how the political system works. So, for this smart guy to advocate that Barack should be up there talking about white supremacy, shows that his motives are not pure. Barack is not Sharpton, Jackson or any other black politician of the past and it’s sad that West and others are still looking backwards rather than at the magnitude of this moment in American history. Tavis, I had already lost respect for after he dissed Michelle and Barack earlier in the year with his state of the black union nonsense. It is well known that Tavis is a longtime backer of the Clintons and he didn’t want to do anything to mess up his relationship with them. You see, he only talks about unity and the community when it’s beneficial for him, and at the first opportunity he threw the Obamas under the bus publicly to try to undermine their support in the black community. And Julianne Malveaux was on TV One earlier in the week giving effusive praise to the Clintons for their speeches and defended their actions during the primary. She kept bringing up how sexism affected Hillary in the primary, but didn’t mention any thing the shady Clintons did to Obama. She is a longtime Clinton ***** kisser and she is hoping for Hillary in 2012 and a position in her administration. Don’t be fooled that the criticism from Smiley and Malveaux in particular have anything to do with reality, it’s all about how they will benefit by maintaining their loyalty to the Clintons. And West is probably mad that Michael Eric Dyson is helping Obama rather than him. All three of them are like crabs in a barrel. Sad, but typical.
I just hope, when Obama takes office, that these black people think that he will overcome all racial issues for all minorities in one night.
As for these fools, they should know that if you want to get into big politics, one has to play the white man’s game. Just like regular black folks have to have two types of vocabulary: ours and job.
Besides, going to a black rally or protest may have given him points from blacks but, get real. Our percemtage (by which I mean population) isn’t that high. Prisoners can’t vote and a lot of brothers are in that situation. Minus the death rate of our brothers. Our vote fills up less than quarter of the cup. Politicians have to get the white AND the Latino vote, a rapidly growing population.
Ms. SUGARWALLS!
aND TO ADD TO YOUR STATEMENT!
MS. PALIN’S 17…(YES , I SAID 17YR. OLD DAUGHTER IS PREGGER’S)
Man! what a role model for the country!
I would have to say, that I agree wholeheartedly with this poster:
So if Bristol Palin is 17 now and five months pregnant, she must have gotten pregnant at age 16. When this happened to Britney Spears’ sister at the same age, the Repubs and their evangelical winged monkeys ripped the girl and her family to shreds 24/7 on every cable news show, pointing out that the whole sordid affair represented bad parenting at its worst and the lowest in “liberal” attitudes about family values. But when Palin parades her own brood in front of the cameras to show that they are the literal poster family for wholesome Republican values (like abstinence), then we Dems are lambasted for simply pointing the same finger back at them when the harsh glare of the spotlight reveals an ugly truth instead of something flawless. If the situation were reversed and this had come out in the family of Biden or Obama, is there any doubt whatsoever that Limbaugh, Hannity, and the rest of the hatemongers would call for the girl and her family to be stoned to death in front of the American flag? But now, the Repubs are spinning this Palin pregnancy as a “positive” example of family values because the daughter will marry the father and they will keep the baby. So if unmarried pregnancy happens to Britney Spears’ teen sister, it’s an unforgivable sin and she is damned to hell. But if happens to Palin’s teen daughter, it’s a blessed event and her privacy should be respected. Got it.
Not to be superficial, but when is Cornel gonna get a new suit. I heard that Zora Neal Hurston wore the same dress but that was 1937. He is an Ivy League college, which means he can afford a suit, even if its from Marshall’s.
I definitely don’t think Obama or any other politician is above criticism and being accountable to all people. However, I didn’t see Malveaux, West or Smiley offer any valid criticism. I’ve been a slow one to jump on this bandwagon, but after the convention speech I felt proud of both Barack and my country and like Michelle, I can honestly say it was for the first time in my life. Let’s hope Barack can run the country as smart as he’s run this campaign.
DEAD at the last statement! lol
I would caution Black folks against being so Pro-Obama that they can’t tolerate anyone saying something that detracts from his perceived perfection. Although I do not agree with everything they said (Barack DID mention MLK, but for reasons of his own choosing, he simply did not do so by name), Dr. West raised a VERY important point — in particular, the fact that we are so quick to deny all things Black for the sake of “getting him elected”. Are African-Americans inherently less American than Caucasian-Americans? Do we think that once he’s in office, we can say, “Ah ha, we tricked you, he IS Black!!” Are we setting ourselves up for disappointment down the line? I believe Barack is genuinely who he appears to be.
In addition, we know the “Smiley/Obama feud”, but Tavis said NOTHING in the video segment shared on Bossip that warranted such hater talk about him. We need to watch the venom with which we are so quick to inject others — if we have it, then that makes us venomous too.
See!
It’s notthat peoplearen’t allowed to critique Our “NEXT PRESIDENT”, Ii’s what they said.
Does Obama have to have a “ghettop*****” to makes blacks feel better about who he is?THIS is why people are trippin. SORRY CORNEL,BUT OBAMA FORGOT TO BRING HIS AFRO PICK WITH THE CLOSED FIST TO THE SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT!(smh)
White’s will play the ole; BUILD HIM UP,TEAR HIM DOWN!
Blacks will hold him under the biggest microscope .(smh)
All the while,having to fix the garganguan mess that the (experenced) BuSH made of this country!
Feather’s will be ruffled!
The changing of the guard is a hard pill to swallow! BUT MORE-SO FOR BLACK AMERICA!
think
IT IS COMING OUT THAT BRISTOL PALIN IS PREGNANT NOW (5 months along):
ST. PAUL, Minn. – John McCain’s running mate Sarah Palin said Monday that her 17-year-old unmarried daughter is five months pregnant, an announcement campaign aides said was aimed at rebutting Internet rumors that Palin’s youngest son, born in April, was actually her daughter’s.
A statement released by the campaign said that Bristol Palin will keep her baby and marry the child’s father. Bristol Palin’s baby is due in late December.
“Our beautiful daughter Bristol came to us with news that as parents we knew would make her grow up faster than we had ever planned. We’re proud of Bristol’s decision to have her baby and even prouder to become grandparents,” Sarah and Todd Palin said in the brief statement.
The disclosure of the pregnancy came on the opening day of the Republican National Convention, scaled back because of Hurricane Gustav, and three days after McCain named Palin as his running mate. The other news was likely to overshadow the disclosure.
The first-term Alaska governor was in Minnesota preparing for her acceptance speech when the campaign issued the statement; her family was home in Alaska.
“Bristol and the young man she will marry are going to realize very quickly the difficulties of raising a child, which is why they will have the love and support of our entire family,” they added.
The father was identified in the statement as Levi, but the campaign said it was not disclosing his full name or age or how he and Bristol know each other, citing privacy.
Sarah Palin’s fifth child, a son named Trig, was born in April with Down syndrome. Internet bloggers have been suggesting that the child was actually born to Bristol Palin but that her mother, the 44-year-old Alaska governor, claimed to be the mother.
Palin spokesman Bill McAllister emphatically denied those rumors, and McCain adviser Mark Salter said the campaign announced the daughter’s pregnancy to rebut them.
“Senator McCain’s view is this is a private family matter. As parents, (the Palins) love their daughter unconditionally and are going to support their daughter,” said McCain spokesman Steve Schmidt.
“Life happens,” he said.
“An American family,” added Salter.
The advisers said Palin told them about the pregnancy during lengthy discussions about her background. At several points during the discussions, McCain’s team warned Palin that the scrutiny into her private life would be intense and that there was nothing she could do to prepare for it.
Advisers said Palin’s daughter should be afforded privacy like the other candidates’ children. Said Schmidt: “If people try to politicize this, the American people will be appalled.”
In Monroe, Mich., Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama condemned rumors involving the children of candidates and echoed the McCain campaign argument. Said Obama: “I think people’s families are off limits, and people’s children are especially off limits.”
Obama adamantly denied anonymous claims that his campaign helped spread the rumors.
“I am offended by that statement,” Obama said. “Our people were not involved in any way in this, and they will not be. And if I ever thought that there was somebody in my campaign that was involved in something like that, they’d be fired.”
Prominent religious conservatives, many of whom have been lukewarm toward McCain’s candidacy, predicted that Palin’s daughter’s pregnancy would not diminish conservative Christian enthusiasm for the vice presidential hopeful, a staunch abortion opponent.
Focus on the Family founder James Dobson issued a statement commending the Palins for “for not just talking about their pro-life and pro-family values, but living them out even in the midst of trying cir*****stances.” He added: “Being a Christian does not mean you’re perfect. Nor does it mean your children are perfect. But it does mean there is forgiveness and restoration when we confess our imperfections to the Lord.”
Roberta Combs, president of the Christian Coalition of America called the pregnancy private. “It’s a matter that should stay in the family and they have to work through it together. My prayers go out to them.”
Added Combs: “We’re excited about the governor and think she’s going to do well.”
Mathew Staver, dean of Liberty University School of Law, said: “We’re all sinners.”
“We all make mistakes. Certainly, the ideal is not to get pregnant out of wedlock. But she made the right decision after her mistake,” he said.
cj
Tiger Woods said that he was mixed..(not stating his obvious heritage. (BLACKS UNDERSTOOD WHY) As a result,he’s richer than rich,and still alive! Tiger Woods knows he’s black. Hs dad taught him the gameof life.
Obama knows he’s black!
Getting of TV and getting all black would knock him out of the game….COMPLETELY!!
This should be apparent!
Cornel,and that crazy lady are living in the time of H-RAP brown……
But i’ll say this!!
Cornel went to AFRICA WITH HIS WHITE WIFE AND MIXED KIDS AND TRIED TO PLAY THE PART OF THE CONCERNED OPEN EYED BLACK!
NINA SIMONE GOT ON THE AIR AND PUBLICALLY EXPOSED HIS HYPOCRICY….SMH!(it was nasty and embarr*****ing)
Even if it IS an oppinion….BLACK ARE TRIED OF CRABS!
think
Shannon B. your rhetoric is deafening. Blind support? Surely you jest. First off, you are *****uming that black people don’t have the sense nor the intellect to decide whom they want to vote for. Let me explain something to you. Many of us do our homework and clearly know who we believe the better candidate is. Secondly, if one is to criticize Obama, at least do it with some facts and not emotion. The DNC convention was not the time nor the place to talk about the issues Tavis and his ilk wanted. He wouldn’ve alienated millions of people.
If you or anyone has a beef w/Obama and can outline that, fine, state your opinion (you have that right), but to criticize for foolishness like his not addressing the Jena 6 case and the like at that time, is plain ridiculous. Ya dig?
Negroes, please. Why didn’t he mention Crispis Attucks, huh, huh? What about Phyllis Wheatley, huh, huy? What they really mean is, Why didn’t he mention me? Why won’t he give me a free ride on the gravy train? Why won’t he validate my tired, outworn, Crisis-magazine reading views? Shut up, sit down and Cornell, for the love of God, use that black-power pick to do something with your damn hair.
Please correct me if I’m wrong, but didn’t Obama address the Jena 6 situation? I don’t believe he is ignoring issues pertaining to blacks, but for crying out loud, he can’t keep talking about it.
I don’t agree with them haton on BO, but the Jena 6 rally was far more than us defending some thugs. It was a public display of modern day racism at it’s worst. I totally disagree with the “thug” comment. Just think about it, that could have been your son, brother, or nephew…~NOVA504
“The black freedom movement is at the core of American democracy…”
First off, no one can disagree with Cornel West’s statement. From Fannie Lou Hamer (hopefully I spelled it right) and Shirley Chisolm (I doubt I spelled this right, lol) to those that have struggled before and after them, no one can deny the role of the black experience in American democracy. We can’t ignore the role of others (e.g., Asians, Mexicans, Whites, etc…) who have contributed to American democracy through their struggles as well. Although I thought Obama’s speech was awesome, I agree with Dr. West’s above quote and he and Malveaux’s criticism of Obama for not even mentioning Dr. King’s name, or the names of many other black freedom fighters who gave their lives so that 1) America can live up to the ideas Obama espoused in his speech and 2) Obama could be in the position to accept the nomination. It also doesn’t look good if those like Biden and Clinton (who probably aren’t as as sincere in their mentioning of those freedom fighters) can mention their names, yet Obama does not. I think the “he cannot afford to ride for blacks all the way because he’s trying to win” argument is gets played out at a point, because 1) he already has the nomination, the momentum, and the support and 2) all he had to do was connect the freedom movements from the past to the democracy he’s trying to re-establish in the present. Plus, I agree with Malveaux’s critique due to his omission to say anything about FEMA and Katrina. He could have fit that in during his ride against the republicans, and the idea that they don’t know what’s going on with American people (“you’re on your own…”).
Again, I enjoyed his speech, but I agree that it could have had more historical relevance. Not to be true to black people, but to be true to the democracy history from which America has come from. Hands down, he is the better candidate, and will beat McCain. At the same time, however, we have to be careful not to ride for him so much that we (1 shy away from offering valid criticism and/or 2) immediately *****ume that someone who is not riding for all things Obama 100% is a hater. The brotha’s only human, and thus he, as well as all of us, can benefit from valid criticism.
OK PEOPLE LETS CALL A SPADE A SPADE… THESE *****S STAY HATIN’… THIS IS WHAT I’M TALKIN’ ABOUT THESE *****S BEEN DOING THIS ***** FOR YEARS AND YALL *****S ARE JUST NOW WAKING UP… BUT ONLY HALF WAY… MOST OF YALL ARE STILL ON THE PLANTATION… SEE YOU WERE ALMOST OFF THEN THE SLAVE CATCHES CAUGHT YOU AND WRANGLED YOU BACK IN… ALOT OF YALL *****S REALLY THINK YOU FREE… BUT IN ALL ACTUALITY THEY JUST MADE YOU OVERSEERS… YALL *****S PROBABLY STILL THINK JESSE WACKSON, BOOKER T. WHITEWASHINGTON, AND W.E.B. DUBIOUS ARE HEROS TO US SOMEHOW… THIS COLLECTIVISM IS WHAT IS KILLING OUR RACE… I WAS LISTENING TO THE FOXXHOLE DNC BULL***** AND LOUIS DIX IS LIKE “HOW CAN BARACK PULL JESSE JACKSON IN…” ***** FOR WHAT… SO FOR ME BARACK NOT EMBRACING THE NEGRO MAFIA IS NO SURPRISE… HE IS NOT A NEGRO MAFIA MEMBER… HE IS A GLOBAL ELITIST… THEY HAVE TRICKED YOU INTO THINKING MCCAIN IS THE CANDIDATE FOR THE RICH AND BARACK IS THE CANDIDATE FOR THE POOR… BUT THAT IS ONLY HALF RIGHT… YES, MCCAIN IS THE CANDIDATE FOR THE RICH… BUT BARACK IS THE CANDIDATE FOR THE EXTREME RICH… THEY SAY THEY WANT TO TAX ONLY THE RICH BUT DO NOT ACCOUNT FOR INFLATION OR BRACKET CREEP… MEANING THE $1 YOU MAKE ISN’T REALLY A DOLLAR… NOT TO MENTION NEXT YEAR YOU SHOULD BE MAKING MORE THAN A DOLLAR… THUS INCOME TAX DOES NOT AFFECT THE RICH… ONLY THOSE SEEKING TO BECOME RICH OR ESCAPE POVERTY… 7% GLOBAL WARMING TAX COMING… WAIT AND SEE… WHY DID BARACK TAKE THE STARS OFF HIS LOGO… WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STRIPES BEING HORIZONTAL AS OPPOSED TO VERTICAL ON THE UNITED STATES (IT IS NOT AN AMERICAN) FLAG…?
Yep, “crab in the bucket” syndrome. *****s!!!! I tell ya!
@ THOUGHTZ… THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AMERICAN DEMOCRACY… NEVER HAS BEEN… AND I PRAY TO GOD THERE NEVER WILL BE… WE LIVE IN A CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC… NOT DEMOCRACY… WE HAVE CERTAIN INALIENABLE GOD GIVEN RIGHTS… IN A DEMOCRACY MAJORITY RULES… FOR EXAMPLE WE COULD VOTE AND SAY ALL *****S NAMED THOUGHTZ ARE WACK AND SHOULD BE KILLED… AS LONG AS 2 OUT OF EVERY 3 AGREE YOUR DEAD… WHILE IN A CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC YOU HAVE RIGHTS WHICH NO MAN OR INSTITUTION CAN VIOLATE…
*****S GOTTA START PAYING ATTENTION TO DETAIL… THERE IS A HUGE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN… OF THE PEOPLE… AND… FOR THE PEOPLE…
The GOP is going to have to find a nice trailer park near DC for Sarah Paulin & her family
Mr. Smiley, Drs. Malveaux and West,
When I heard this, I thought it was a sad day in the history of African-Americans. Why is it that we constantly drag each other down when we should be coming together to *****ist Sen. Obama in the quest to become President of the United States. If you think negative thoughts, you should keep them to yourselves.
I am disappointed by the comments that each of you made during the interview. Wake up and understand that the world has changed. We are an accomplished people and we are making stides to become better each and every day.
In the future, please keep your negative thoughts to yourselves. We are not the people we were 40 years ago and we are making constant improvements to move beyond yesterday and changing the future. We all can make a difference if we help each other and not drag each other down.
I hope in the future we discuss ways to *****ist each other and not deconstruct each other.
I pray that you learn from the mistakes of the past and move toward discussing methods to help our people.
Respectfully,
Dr. D. Hill
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One more thing Brother Tavis even though he Is not above criticism either, never really said anything bad about Obama that could be seen as being a hater or divisive. He basically let Dr West and Malveaux give there opinions. He really did not say anything that could be misconstrued as being a hater
Exactly. Tiray.
Cornetl West was married to a white woman!
I personally think that Palin is a rat faced liar.
I don’t believer her daughter is pregnant and I do believe that she covered up her daughter’s pregnancy by saying that she was indeed pregnant.
Trust.
The truth will come to light. Her daughter had that retarded baby; not her.
How you gonna give birth at 44 and no one notice your baby bump? Why would you hide that your preggers till your seven months to your co-workers? Two months before your about to give birth? Then you give birth in a hospital next to an airport? Then you go back to work three days after you give birth?
Something in the milk ain’t clean.
She’d rather lie on her daughter than tell the truth about her coverup. This should be thrown in her face just as much as the Jeremiah Wright situation was thrown in Barack’s.
They asked what “memorable line came from the speech- None.”
Whatever, one that rings true for me “Change can’t come FROM washington, but TO washington.”
OBAMA 08
While I agree with most of the comments, how many of the commentators judged Senator Obama based solely upon his policies, and not because of his race and the historical impact of his nomination? His policies were largely identical to Sen. Clinton’s polices while John Edwards’ platform was the clear populist agenda. While Sen. Obama cannot be painted as the “black” politician, he did reap the benifit of 95% of the black vote without a populist platform that would have largely benifited the black community because he is black. Thus, Cornel West & Julianne Malveaux have a point. However, their argument loses muster because Mr. Obaman does not owe black people anything. He didn’t when he was thought to be too white, and he doesn’t now. If Dr. West, Dr. Malveaux, or any other disappointed blacks wanted a more populist candidate, they had that choice during the primaries. Support for Sen. Obama is not a quid pro quo for a black agenda. Sen. Obama has never represented himself in that manner. He running for president of the US not the president of blacks.
OK PEOPLE LETS CALL A SPADE A SPADE… THESE *****S STAY HATIN’… THIS IS WHAT I’M TALKIN’ ABOUT THESE *****S BEEN DOING THIS ***** FOR YEARS AND YALL *****S ARE JUST NOW WAKING UP… BUT ONLY HALF WAY… MOST OF YALL ARE STILL ON THE PLANTATION… SEE YOU WERE ALMOST OFF THEN THE SLAVE CATCHES CAUGHT YOU AND WRANGLED YOU BACK IN… ALOT OF YALL *****S REALLY THINK YOU FREE… BUT IN ALL ACTUALITY THEY JUST MADE YOU OVERSEERS… YALL *****S PROBABLY STILL THINK JESSE WACKSON, BOOKER T. WHITEWASHINGTON, AND W.E.B. DUBIOUS ARE HEROS TO US SOMEHOW… THIS COLLECTIVISM IS WHAT IS KILLING OUR RACE… I WAS LISTENING TO THE FOXXHOLE DNC BULL***** AND LOUIS DIX IS LIKE “HOW CAN BARACK PULL JESSE JACKSON IN…” ***** FOR WHAT… SO FOR ME BARACK NOT EMBRACING THE NEGRO MAFIA IS NO SURPRISE… HE IS NOT A NEGRO MAFIA MEMBER… HE IS A GLOBAL ELITIST… THEY HAVE TRICKED YOU INTO THINKING MCCAIN IS THE CANDIDATE FOR THE RICH AND BARACK IS THE CANDIDATE FOR THE POOR… BUT THAT IS ONLY HALF RIGHT… YES, MCCAIN IS THE CANDIDATE FOR THE RICH… BUT BARACK IS THE CANDIDATE FOR THE EXTREME RICH… THEY SAY THEY WANT TO TAX ONLY THE RICH BUT DO NOT ACCOUNT FOR INFLATION OR BRACKET CREEP… MEANING THE $1 YOU MAKE ISN’T REALLY A DOLLAR… NOT TO MENTION NEXT YEAR YOU SHOULD BE MAKING MORE THAN A DOLLAR… THUS INCOME TAX DOES NOT AFFECT THE RICH… ONLY THOSE SEEKING TO BECOME RICH OR ESCAPE POVERTY… 7% GLOBAL WARMING TAX COMING… WAIT AND SEE… WHY DID BARACK TAKE THE STARS OFF HIS LOGO… WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STRIPES BEING HORIZONTAL AS OPPOSED TO VERTICAL ON THE UNITED STATES (IT IS NOT AN AMERICAN) FLAG…?
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Dammit your ***** is on point…Well said!
Wow…now TROOPERGATE!
PALIN’S GOT ALOT OF “SPLANIN” TO DO! For those of you who don’t know…..Google it!
She fired a state trooper that divorced her sister!!
Man…WHO’S SIDE IS SHE ON? LOL!! OURS?
Palin…i got some more nails for that coffin..
true comedy!
think
Google;
Troopergate Palin
The youth of this country will determine the election this year. This election is really about them and they are overwhelmingly about Barack Obama. The old leader’s time has come and they are out, BO is in. Simple.
Obama/Biden 08
Tavis Smiley is not fooling me with his pimpffoonery. Tavis Smiley is nothing more than a loud mouth crook who uses the plight of Black America to sell products. Tavis real problem is he is all about making money while at the same time pretending to care about black America. Tavis had no problem with Obama up until Obama did not attend his state of the black union conference, therefore giving it less media coverage, therefore making Tavis Smiley even less money for the event and giving him less exposure to white America. By Obama not attending that gives Tavis Smiley a smaller audience to sell books to that he writes and endorses in the future and even less folks to watch his super irrelevant TV show as well as less folks to offer him less money for speaking engagements. Tavis Smiley reminds me of the drunk on the corner who preaches all day and sometimes makes sense, but then asks you to spare them a dollar or two. Tavis never takes any real action besides writing and selling books, doing lectures that he charge big amounts of money for, and in general just specializing in making money off of the black community as if he speaks for all of us. Now I agree that no man is above criticism and Obama is not perfect. But how can anyone who heard that speech speak in a negative manner about it. Furthermore if Obama had attended Tavis’s state of the union conference we would not even be having this conversation. David Banner was right about all of these phony cats who pretend to speak for the black community while at the same time lining their pockets with White and black America’s dough.
OPPS..!
SHE FIRED AN EMPLOYEE THAT REFUSED TO FIRE HER BROTHER IN LAW …THAT DIVORED HER SISTER…..
it gets deeper!
Scandel!
WHERE’S BOSSIP WITH THIS STORY?
I understand what the Doctors are saying, but there is a RIGHT time and place for everything.
At first I thought Tavis was just making a valid point but now I know that he’s jealous of barack..Tavis is an educated enough man to know how the game is played, and he know good and damn well a brotha running for president has to be very careful in his choice of words..Tavis is an *****hole that’s why he left the Tom Joyner Morning Show because he didn’t like the critism he was getting, and being the arrogent intellectual that he his you can’t disagree with him, he has to be right, it has to be his way or it’s no way at all, I hope all this negativity he’s putting out comes back to bite him.
@ROBERT
EXCELLENT POST!!!
Obama is trying to win a election at the expense of black people and I am glad there are some, including myself, who recognizes it. He will do anything or say anything to will (THE VERY THING HILLARY CLINTON WAS CRITICIZED FOR). Obama got the overwhelming majority of the black vote and he is going to get in the white house and suddenly kick the community to the curb like so many before him. “I don’t see color I only see people. Race doesn’t matter. In my eyes, there is no black and white. There is no such thing as black issues, there are only American issues”. These are the types of statements I expect to hear from Obama if he becomes President.
This generation is always talking about, “KEEPING IT REAL”. Well Obama is not keeping anything real and is selling out the Black community just to get what he want and the saddest thing is the majority of black folk don’t even care because they are under his spell. The Brotha CAN’T EVEN BE CRITICIZED ABOUT ANYTHING without the critic coming under attack (and lord don’t let the critic be black).
I will make a prediction. If Obama loses this election, it will be soley his fault, however the Black community is going to blame the “racist” Clintons, Jessie Jackson, Tavis Smiley, then come up with every conspiracy theory imaginable.
Obama has failed to woo many who are unsure about him, including myself. For all of the negative things the Republicans have going for them, Obama is suppose to be far ahead in the polls. But he is not, and that is something you Obama “can’t do any wrong” supporters must come to grips with.
STEFANY – Thank you. I don’t totally dislike Tavis and Co. I just try to give an honest *****essment of what the situation is really about. I see right through their smoke and mirrors. At the end of the day its all about jealousy because Obama came along seemingly out of no where and is making things happen and doing in a different way from our past pretenders like Smiley, Sharpton, etc. and getting more exposure for themselves therefore giving them the ablity to make more of the mighty dollar. I guarantee if Dr. King was alive he would have no problem with Obama and how he is running his campaign.
Byron Allen is blacker then all 3 of these *****s put together!
The line in the first paragraph of my last post should read:
“He will do anything and say anything to win”.
Thank you Robert for speaking what’s real. Money talks and if it’s not about money or a way to make money many of these so-called black entertainers and media persons don’t have much to say.
Did you know they just interviewed Sara Palin’s mother-in-law and she said:
“I’m not sure what she brings to the ticket other than she’s a woman and a conservative. Well, she’s a better speaker than McCain,” Faye Palin said with a laugh.
She went on to say she liked Obama and has not decided how she would vote!
You can find this at nydailynews (dot) (com
TAVIS SMILEY IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE IRRELEVANT. THIS GUY HAS A PERSONAL VENDETTA AGAINST BARACK OBAMA. BARACK IS RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, NOT PRESIDENT OF THE NAACP.
I actually feel sorry for that poor girl. With a mother who is not going to be home very much, a wedding which is certain to be premature and in the long run, most likely a mistake, this poor girl is going to shoved into the spotlight like *****ody’s business and she and her child will suffer for it.
Check your ego at the door, Mrs. Palin, and just step away. I promise *****ody’s going to notice.
This is proof that abstenstance only doesn’t work. Teenagers are gonna have sex no matter what you tell them. So you might as well, just give them condoms and have the “TALK” with them. I developed really early @ like 8 or 9 and my mother gave me the talk at like 10 because all of these old ***** men were trynna holla at me and stuff. I kinda of feel for her than again I don’t because she should have used a condom…I guess I pity her because I was raped @ 13 and I was still a virgin at that time and I had gotten pregnant..I was about to get an abortion but I miscarried anyways…I was so afraid to tell my parents…what had happened…
I don’t agree with their comments. Especially the angry tone they took. However, I do wish the senator had used Dr. King’s name. If he did not acknowledged King or the historic date, then that would have been fine. But I did not like him referencing the march on Washington but could not SAY King’s name. Just my personal feelings!
BOSSIP – one piece of advice: Stick to giving up gossip about celebrities and stay out of more substantive issues like politics. I know a lot of us black blindly support Obama because we are desperate to see a Black president – I get it and I empathize. However, I think it is perfectly within reason for people to disagree with Obama. Should we all agree? I happen to love and will vote for Obama, but I respect other people disagreeing with him or his policies or even his speech. And if you think the Jena 6 was about representing thugs, you are truly dumber than I thought. get a grip – this is politics, there are black liberals, black republicans, black independents…Obama is NOT God! and FYI, he has come out on positions (in his effort to win the election) that may (GASP) hurt blacks! Shut up, do your research, and not everyone who disagrees is a hater!
@APimpNamedSlickback
” but they are SOOOOOO very far off on this issue. It’s been known for the last 2 1/2 months that Obama would be giving his acceptance speech on the King anniversary – why beat a dead horse?”
I agree these folks live off of a dead horse. All they want is publicity and none of them are out helping the conditions of poor Black folks and believe me Obama will do more to improve conditions then they will ever do. Remember stemming up controversy and Blacks remaining in the same old conditions keeps money in their pockets (they sell more books and get more donations), I’m tired of it. Travis Smiley has talked down about Obama from the get go and he is trying justify a reason to rally against Obama if he (Obama) doesn’t go along with their program. I refuse to watch his show.
We must teach our children to be leaders, not of the black race but of themselves. There will never be another MARTIN or MALCOM, so you better be ready to lead your damn self!! Barak held his convention on the anniversary of MLK’s speech…just that alone is enough said!!Sometimes even so-called intelligent people (WEST,TAVIS,and WHAT’S HER NAME) say the dumbest things.
…as far as I’m concerned,this pathetic group of Clintons’ *****-wipes can bend over and ***** their collective *****eses…their time is up!…was up a while ago actually…
…this is a NEW DAY!…so step up or ship out…
Obama/Biden 2008!
Change We Can Believe In
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STEFANY – Thank you. I don’t totally dislike Tavis and Co. I just try to give an honest *****essment of what the situation is really about. I see right through their smoke and mirrors. At the end of the day its all about jealousy because Obama came along seemingly out of no where and is making things happen and doing in a different way from our past pretenders like Smiley, Sharpton, etc. and getting more exposure for themselves therefore giving them the ablity to make more of the mighty dollar. I guarantee if Dr. King was alive he would have no problem with Obama and how he is running his campaign.
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@ ROBERT,
You’re right again, that’s what Dr. King faught for
equality for all not for Barack be the president of black people, Barack is the living embodiment of Dr. King’s dream..Tavis even tried to make an issue of Brack not coming to Memphis on the 40th anniversery of Dr. Kings **********ination, Barack had spoken to the King children who were fine with him not coming and said they understood but Tavis made a point to speak pubically about it on Tom Joyner..I completely understand where you’re coming from Robert, I agree 100%.
BOSSIP – one piece of advice: Stick to giving up gossip about celebrities and stay out of more substantive issues like politics. I know a lot of us black blindly support Obama because we are desperate to see a Black president – I get it and I empathize. However, I think it is perfectly within reason for people to disagree with Obama. Should we all agree? I happen to love and will vote for Obama, but I respect other people disagreeing with him or his policies or even his speech. And if you think the Jena 6 was about representing thugs, you are truly dumber than I thought. get a grip – this is politics, there are black liberals, black republicans, black independents…Obama is NOT God! and FYI, he has come out on positions (in his effort to win the election) that may (GASP) hurt blacks! Shut up, do your research, and not everyone who disagrees is a hater
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Shut the ***** up
Bossip calling Cornel West stupid! That is so rich. Where is TJ? Girl come get these folks talking slick about your school.
Also if you actually listen they were criticizing Obama’s run to the center which is something that a lot of liberals have been doing. But I do agree that what Obama is doing is necessary it is also necessary for these more liberal (read blacker/less mainstream) view points not to be lost in the media’s attempt to paint Barack as the voice of black America. Barack is not that voice he is a mainstream political candidate they understand that and they are objecting to the notion that Barack has taken the mantle on black issues. Nothing wrong with that.
BOSSIP – one piece of advice: Stick to giving up gossip about celebrities and stay out of more substantive issues like politics. I know a lot of us black blindly support Obama because we are desperate to see a Black president – I get it and I empathize. However, I think it is perfectly within reason for people to disagree with Obama. Should we all agree? I happen to love and will vote for Obama, but I respect other people disagreeing with him or his policies or even his speech. And if you think the Jena 6 was about representing thugs, you are truly dumber than I thought. get a grip – this is politics, there are black liberals, black republicans, black independents…Obama is NOT God! and FYI, he has come out on positions (in his effort to win the election) that may (GASP) hurt blacks! Shut up, do your research, and not everyone who disagrees is a hater
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Well said
Obama stay the course, that super black man has played this game to perfection…don’t let jealous has been fools hold you back. That dude is a gamer for real…thats the way you gota play it to win the presidency in this world the way it is now…full speed ahead…BABY
I’m glad these blacks are speaking against Obama, it distances Barack away from them, and America will continue to embrace his campaign. If Obama was communicating with them, the media would have a field day, and he wouldn’t be the Dem nominee. So, sometimes their hating could actually be beneficial to Obama.
Puhlease people… Do not make it like any black person that has an opinion outside of the one word slogan that the democratic candidate has backed up with nothing but lip service is a “hater”. That’s like saying anyone who speaks out against the war is anti-American. Please give us more credit than being reduced to a race of people that must jump on the Obama bandwagon or be kicked off just because of the color of his skin. It’s a shame that a man who does a “historic” speech on the same date 45 years to the day as the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, is afraid to stand up for the people that back him so blindly. The fact that Obama as a black man.. was too scared to admit that Jena 6 was about race…is pitiful. That was the biggest civil rights movement of OUR time, and he sat it out. And said it was about “right and wrong, not black and white…” Because he was afraid to rock the boat. Politically smart..yes, but do you really want a president who looks like you and won’t stand for you? Hillary Clinton called the family of Sean Bell.. and demanded a justice department investigation into the officers, while Obama sat mum. She has been fighting for prison reform, equal sentencing, universal health care and other issues that affect the black community. While Barack Obama stands back and says his daughters “Won’t need Affirmative Action”… Will Yours? Think about that before you sell your soul to see a black man who won’t stand for a black agenda as your leader… Let’s hope he lives up to the CHANGE he’s promised. I doubt if Dr. King’s dream included being ashamed to stand up for what you believe in…or is it that the Harvard grad, hawaiian/indonesian child leading the Huxtable life doesn’t believe in standing up for blacks. Based on the hatred he spewed at that church, he is black when convenient. Sits on the fence for Jena…but blasts black men when the “others” are looking. Be careful what you wish for… Clarence Thomas is black too.
People who call themselves Christians shouldn’t even be solely concern with black issues, we are supposed to be ooncern with issues that affect humankind. I, agree with Nas, Game, etc. Only focusing on black issues is the past, let’s all focus on American issues, because if it effects white people it affects blacks, latinos, first americans, arab americans, everyone is affected. We know there are black issues that should be addressed, but if we are waiting for america to solve them, we will be waiting forever.
I don’t blame Obama for not focusing on black issues, the last thing, a white man or any man that is working cl*****, lost his job at the plant, struggling to pay bills, feed his family; is the disenfranchisment of black people. The old school activists don’t get that.
SSSHHHH !!!…WOULD THE SO CALLED OBAMA HATERS BE QUIET…YOUR GONNA RUIN IT FOR THE MAN…WHEN HE BECOMES PRESIDENT YOU WILL SEE HIS AGENDA WILL BENEFIT US ALL !!!…IN THE MEANTIME..PRAY YOU DEVILS!!
For those of you who think that it’s ok to disagree with or even not vote for OBAMA-
look at the bigger picture! PLEASE!
Meaning:
1. Most people disagree,JUST to have something to say.Just to exercise their right to speak.
2.You have to displace your own experiences from the issue at hand. (meaning let’s evolve)
It’s great to have an opinion. Yes!Remember the bigger picture..
BUT CONSIDER THE ALTERNATIVE: mccain/palin?
As i’ve said before…BLACKS WILL BE THE ONLY PEOPLE,STANDING IN THE WAY OF THEIR OWN ADVANCEMENT!
I remember when Cornel interviewed NINA SIMONE….and he told him AND AMERICA what type of hypocrit he was/is!
Cornel was never the type to REALLY GO BLACK…with his WHITE WIFE et.al. DO THE RESEARCH!
THINK
@ Sarah Palin’s waitress styled hair
Your choice of language clearly shows you’re nothing but a dumb hairdresser! if you have something to say that argues against the writer, then say it – don’t display your ignorance and stupidity to the world. You’re pathetic and if you’re voting for Obama, then i’m inclined not to. SMH.
@TIRAY
I happen to think it is OK to disagree!! sure we can look at the big picture. I can disagree with him on some things and still vote for him. But don’t call those people who disagree disparaging names – Haters etc…please – it’s silly and childish…
@ Monique – PREACH GURL!!! we DO NOT all think alike. I want Obama to win, but please don’t be stupid. Ask Questions and demand answers from McCain AND OBAMA! Look at Clarence Thomas – he’s black and on the Supreme Court and what has he done for us lately? NOTHING! but black people were so stupid to just want to see a black man on the Supreme Court – well, there you go!! CONGRATS. Not that Obama is anything like him, but can I disagree with him on saying that the Supreme Court was wrong to say the death penalty can’t be applied in death penalty cases! A black man wanting to support the death penalty!! Really now? given what the know about the criminal system and minoriti9es, can i disagree without being called a hater? the stupidity is overwhelming.
@Kool Breeze
Oh Obama will be the next President. The election as already been decided. Besides thats Bush’s cousin right there, you know George Bush the most hated man in America:
It is so funny to me that a lot of the people screaming about how Barack is selling out the “black community” have the nerve to claim that people who support him only do so because he is black.
As I have read through the posts, the only people who seem to be informed about the ISSUES and the qualfications and history of the candidates are the ones who are supporting Obama.
The rest? A bunch of blindly enraged conspiracy theorists. If you really knew your history you would know better than half the bullish you’re spouting in here. It is sickening. Do you read books or just those falsified “black thought” websites that are out there? Do you get to know people? Or do you conjure up images and theories about people? Some of you are so conspiracy high minded that you are no earthly good.
Tell me what any one of you have done for the black community? Please. Spit your resume? Because while you are talking about what Barack can’t do, you are really telling us what you AIN’T doing. Barack is selling out the black race you say. How can he sell what he doesn’t own? I am a Black Woman and last I checked my ancestors fought and bled and died for my freedom a long ***** time ago, so Barack and no other entity including this government owns me.
I wish some of you would step out of these blogs and onto the dang streets of the cities and towns you live in. You spend all this time debating about bullish and doing NOTHING.
And when I ask what YOU have done, you have ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO SAY. You talk about revolution but spend time sitting in front of your computer screen being internet freedom fighters. A bunch of dang proganad spewing infidels! Yes. I said it. Be mad. I am *****ed off at you right now, myself. Not because you are bashing Barack. That’s your business. But because you are being beyond ridiculous and a bunch of ***** hypocrits.
What have you done for your community? What are you doing for the youth? What have you done beyond complaining? Have you visited a sick person? Fed the needy? Cared for a child that didn’t share your dna? Taught a child or an adult to read? Given back at all?! Volunteered your time toward the upliftment of your people? Or do you sit around and bemoan the issues and wait for another march when ish hits the fan?
You are a bunch of pathetic poor excuses for the people that birthed you. And I dare you to please say something to me. I am so tired of people like you. So tired. You talk a mean game, but when it comes time to do some work you are absolutely absent. You don’t show up when people stand in the hot sun and go door to door informing people of their rights. You don’t show up when kids need school supplies and a little encouragement. You pull disappearing acts when people need roofs over their homes and you have the hammer and nails to put one together.
You are nothing and *****ody to anybody but yourself. And that is a crying shame. You know what I’m really tired of? Going into the “hood” and helping kids and adults out and the only other faces I see there volunteering are white people. You know what else I’m tired of? Going to schools and becoming a mentor and realizing there are so many black students who need them and so few black people there to be one. I am tired of seeing more of us get hyped about a freaking concert, but refusing to rally behind any cause.
You will sit here and cry and moan and complain all day and do absolutely nothing. You don’t help yourselves because you’re waiting for someone to help you. You don’t help anybody else because you’re afraid that you won’t get anything out of the deal. So what? Your type is useless. You have no opinion because you do nothing yourselves. Now please come hard at me with something real, because I am just sick and tired of the conversation. All y’all want to do is talk. I know your mouth muscles are tired but I’m sure your limbs aren’t because you aren’t doing ish with them!
Looks like more Evangelical votes for McCain with this Palin daughter preggos news.
*propaganda… (sorry I was a lil heated)
Don’t agree what the three stooges are saying but they’re entitled to their opinions. I wonder how much money they received to do this?
@MARY
Where o where have i made dispargaing remarks?
Ya’ll would really be shocked if you found out about a lot of “So-called Black Leaders” who are truly working against the cause (or black people), and really out for themselves. The ones who’ve really been paid off throughout history and are not really trying to help black people. Maybe we can open this up for discussion tomorrow…
@ KEVWEBB
or maybe not brutha
sniper
the polls show no bounce for palin, matter of fact the approval rating for Obama went up. Sorry for ya
I’m not one of those green enough to believe that gas will go down and my income will go up as soon as Barack is sworn into office..No candidate has a perfect solution to solving “OUR” problems,however I do believe Barack is a better choice than McCain not just because he’s a black man, but I am proud like most black people are to see a brotha make it this far..Do I believe Barack is a perfect candidate? No. Does he have all the right answers? No, but who does..For everyone who keeps critizing black people for so called jumping on the “Barack band wagon” and saying Obama isn’t going to do anything for black people, who do we suggest we vote for? Hell will McCain do any better for black people.
@ Sarah Palin’s waitress styled hair
Your choice of language clearly shows you’re nothing but a dumb hairdresser! if you have something to say that argues against the writer, then say it – don’t display your ignorance and stupidity to the world. You’re pathetic and if you’re voting for Obama, then i’m inclined not to. SMH.
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Mary, you are nothing but a weak mined w*****! NO heffa, I am not a hair dresser
Oh damn…ya’ll 2 ladies gettin wicked..I love…lol
Can some one tell me why on god’s green earth does cornel west wear that darn scarf around his neck all the time ?….what is he hiding ?
@Sick and Tired
The only people that seem to “know the issues” to you are the people for Obama. Like another poster said why is there such an backlash against the people that do not wish to vote for Obama.\? Why do you call people against Obama ‘conspiracy theorist”? It reminds me of how they called Dr King a communist because he was for the advancement of people. I mean this is a thread to post you comments. No one is up here trying to start a revolution over the internet. Who are you to p***** judgement on anybody here when you dont even know them. I am on here to post my opinion, just like you. Instead of bashing people against Obama, share your views and I can share my views. Every argument or debate has a place for us so called “Conspiracy Theorist”. Remember, a few Aficans tribes sold their own to slave masters too. I already understand we are being sold dream by Obama.
One of the issues that people need to realize is that McCain is just like George Bush when it comes to taking care of America. He’s wealthy and he will only help make the wealthy. He hasn’t said much on the real issues that affect our country like poverty, AIDS, drug use and our economy. He’s on board with keeping the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. I truly feel Obama cares about bringing the troops home and rebuilding our dying economy. However we will all have to wait and see, if he actually becomes president what the outcome will be. I don’t expect any miracles just because he’s black and gave a great speech. He will have to show and prove just like every other Democrat that has been in office. I just wish people would see this whole country is in turmoil. Not just the black community. Whites, Hispanics, Chinese and African Americans are losing their homes and jobs alike.
kool breeze
he is possibly a tranny?
This should be in the ho sit down department
@ honeychile
stop speaking like a fool. Mccain is wealthy and will help only the wealthy right? and do you think if Obama becomes President all the poor people will automatically become wealthy? do you think if Obama becomes wealthy, the plight of the poor will be alleviated? keep dreaming. Look at the American economy, look at the outsourcing of your jobs, look at the rise of China, look at oil prices, look at the international competition, look at the influence of the lobbyists, look at the crisis in the middle East, etc etc etc…keep wasting your time. Nothing will change. Help yourselves and thrusting all your hope on Obama. Obama ain’t taking no one out of food stamps, ONLY YOU have to take yourself out of it.
It just saddens me to see how myopic black people can be. This is the real world, not UTOPIA…GET YO FACTS RIGHT…ya heard?
These *****-bites need to stop hatin’ and continuing to divide the black race. Who cares about 3 votes? YES WE CAN!!!
Obama is a peaceful warrior. He is a godsend at a critical moment in American, indeed, world history. To this day, the American government has made only meager, feeble attempts to heal the racial rifts and deep seated psychic wounds caused by the “peculiar institution” of slavery. In that respect, I relate to Cornel’s gripe of BO not acknowledging more boldly those who made it possible for BO to even rise at this moment. But BO was even better than that. His very presence, his campaign, his stellar leadership of his family, his dignity, his willingness to articulate a new vision for a failing superpower, all this wrapped into one shining moment, in one beautiful black man SPOKE LOUDER THAN THE WORDS ANY OF US COULD HAVE WRITTEN FOR HIM. He acknowledged this country’s racial flaws after the Rev. Wright debacle. Who else is better equipped right now to run this country (name a black man)??? We need to be praising the lord Barack can even p***** the president litmus test (i.e. no serious skeletons in his closet) the rest of these presidential wannabes are alcoholics, closet homos, cheating on wives, skimming money, Hell I got all these problems my damn self, so I know pickens for a black president have to be slim!
Ms. Sugar walls or wells or whatever your ***** ***** name is, HO YOU BETTER SIT DOWN
For once Bossip gets it right. I saw that show and wa smdh. I got so mad watching these self serving fools think about their own shortsighted concept of what Obama should have said. Obama has vision and a true concept for being the president of the United States. They still stuck on mentioning somebodies name like small minded elementary school children. They should do what they do and let Obama do what he does best. Obama is a leader with vision and mad skills. Yes We can! Tavis and ‘nem, sit you *****es down!
Ms. Sugar walls or wells or whatever your ***** ***** name is, HO YOU BETTER SIT DOWN
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*****, I would love to see you and your army try to sit me down. *****, you better kick rocks for I cyber whip your *****! dumb ***** w*****.
Now, what is it that you are crying about?
whip *****, and then ask questions later…HO
and ***** you know my name..moron
I think that I change my name back to INFAMOUS
ooopsy, smoking that good will have you on this ***** tripping!
Have you ever heard of educated fools? “crabs in a barrel”
wow yall! SARAH PALIN IS *****ED!
in the middle of a debate about her on CNN a reporter interrupted with breaking news
saying the investigation on troopergate
found emails and there is indeed a recorded phonecall featuring sarah palin talking rather
un- ladylike to a state trooper about her former brother in law
the repugs tried to put an instant spin on it lmao you shoulda seen their faces it was priceless
now they saying dude was a bad guy and she was protecting her family…
wtf! so if this chick gets in office and some dude *****es her off
we might have a will smith “enemy of the state” thang happenin all up in AMERICA
Ms. Sugar W*****s, wells, Hoes, foes, or whatever your ***** ***** name is, HO YOU BETTER SIT DOWN. You will earn your right to stand again when you can write sentences logically and rationally. Till then, HO SIT THE F*** DOWN!!
…anD MS. SUGAR W*****S, you might want to change your avatar. Real ethnic African women has cl*****, dignity and a functioning brain. You don’t have any of those qualities so you better change that avatar and stop disgracing African women. SIT YOUR ***** ***** DOWN!!
Holly***** BS
simon says you shut the *****k up you sididee *****. Thats the problim with you *****s, you take yo self to seriously. Who the *****k wants a functioning brain on laber day. Sounds like you need to get some ***** *****.
@ hot sauce
I feel sorry for black people like you, calling themselves “*****s” and can barely speak proper English. There’s a broad and wide world out there, get out of your tiny box and face it. When the U.S economy gets *****ed, African Americans like you will be *****ED…big time because you can’t speak proper English, and you can’t compete with Europeans and Asians for international jobs.
Please permit me take myself “seriously” while you your “*****” and stand tough with your “*****s”. You pathetic piece of shyt~~~
@ hot sauce
I feel sorry for black people like you, calling themselves “*****s” and can barely speak proper English. There’s a broad and wide world out there, get out of your tiny box and face it. When the U.S economy gets *****ed, African Americans like you will be *****ED…big time because you can’t speak proper English, and you can’t compete with Europeans and Asians for international jobs.
Please permit me take myself “seriously” while you get your “*****” and stand tough with your “*****s”. You pathetic piece of shyt~~~
holly***** bs
damn ***** you only had to say that ***** once and ***** i gotta job and when im aroun yo trezured whites and asians i can speak proper job innerview talk *****.
@ hot sauce
I can’t understand a word you just said. Can you please speak in proper English? “trezured” is spelled “treasured” and I don’t “treasure” whites and Asians…I work hard and take myself “seriously” so that I can be better than them. If people like Martin Luther King, Condi and Obama didn’t take themselves seriously, you wouldn’t even have that “job” you are claiming to have or the freedom of speech to say rubbish onS this site. S*****!!
holly***** bs
see ***** thats yo problim, you goin aroun thinkin you better cuz you string togetha a fancee sintense and *****, well ***** in america you dont need a college edjucashun. Look at that ***** bill gates, he dropped out of college and he be a molty millyonair, so spind all that money on a buncha theery while real *****s be gettin on the job trainin and gettin paid.
Rozza♥, I think I ♥ you! Thank you for your intelligent, clear and concise comments! Brava, diva!
Does anyone care that Bishop Jones in this picture is grace jones brother>
i like bo.. he married a black women and their children are so pretty! MO for first lady!!
Obama, is not trying to become President for the Black Race you idiots, he is trying to lead our country to a new beginning. I am so tired of people thinking that he should stand for just Black American, damn his mother is white you idiots, and why does he have to address black issues? Tavis you have a show, you stand for what you want to stand for and let Obama stand for what he wants to stand for, just because he’s focused on one issue and you 3 idiots are focused on other issues, it’s alright, we all have work to do for Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Tavis you and your 2 idiot guess stay in your lane and let Obama stay in his lane. No wonder I have never watched Tavis show, the minute your not doing what people feel you should be doing they have a problem with it, Tavis I thought you were more mature then this, if he couldn’t make it to your show he just couldn’t – get over it and grow up.
Some of you are right – it IS fair to criticize our own – even Obama – and if we’re to treat everyone equal we SHOULD BE INTERESTED in keeping Obama honest by subjecting him to the same critical examination that we subject others to. However, for West & Co. to criticize Obama for not VOCALIZING MLK’s name in his speech when it was readily apparent that he referenced MLK (“a Georgia preacher”)…I’m sorry, but that is downright petty. THAT’S their criticism? They’re mad because Obama didn’t say King by name even though he invoked King’s memory? Must everything we say and do be so friggin’ literal? Are we not intelligent enough to infer, to deduce via reasoning? Good grief…
I believe Tavis’ problem is one of vanity (ditto J. Jackson). Obama cited a scheduling conflict that prevented him from attending Tavis’ event but offered to send his wife Michelle instead. Michelle obama is equally charming, equally talented, equally educated, equally committed – and has stood in the gap for her husband at many a campaign stop. Tavis told her no – said he didn’t want her, he wanted Barack. Why is that? Why wasn’t Michelle sufficient? She’s traveresed the entire country for her man but somehow Tavis doesn’t deem her worthy. Absolutely ridiculous.
We need to cut dees NICCAS loose once and for all…
They don’t speak for all BLACK PEOPLE…
tavis da kiss a$$ smiley… What a joke…
Get some dam sleep then WAKE DA FU#K UP…!
corny west lookin like Buck Wheat’s Uncle… How he donna tay what Black People should do and think when his teefes look like day makin a jail break. NICCA fix yo mouth!
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BTW: I ain’t never heard of dat other NICCA, but you gotta be a NICCA hangin around wit dem A$$es…! It’s called “NICCA BY *****OCIATION”.
He lookin like a broke a$$ Wesly Snipes!
@flawda
You are so on point!
More self hatred-from you Bossip. Generational hatred from the the age-group that gave us Black-on-Black crime,drive-by shooting, and rap music. You are the white owned site that glorifies thug culture, yet calls Ivy League professors pseudo intellectuals. You also have a habit of throwing around racial epithets as if you were writing a rap song. I don’t see your sister site “Lossip” referring to each other as Spics, Beaners, or Wetbacks. Moreover, Bossip it is apparent that you dislike Black men in general. The only kind you tolerate are married, and then only to a specific type of women(ie Barack Obama’s wife). This leads me to the greatest hypocrisy of those who write for this site; your hatred of interracial couples-the very relationships that gave us Barack Obama. This disapproval of course doesn’t apply if it’s a Black women in the relationship. Deep down you have to admit to yourself that you would not support Obama if he had a white wife, or even if she were too “light skinned”, had Anglo features, and acted “too white”- you would have never supported him in the first place.
Ms. Sugar W*****s, wells, Hoes, foes, or whatever your ***** ***** name is, HO YOU BETTER SIT DOWN. You will earn your right to stand again when you can write sentences logically and rationally. Till then, HO SIT THE F*** DOWN!!
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run along with that bull*****! You picked a thread talking about some goons, that hate Obama’s *****, and you want to act cyber gangster through the internet, ***** please! and no one gives ***** what you feel sorry for? who in the hell are you? wait *let me answer that question for you******ODY! I take it that you mad because PALIN *****ed herself in the game. *****, stop crying
why don’t you cry, reading this article:
There is an article on MSNBC.COM about the fraud that this woman is. She has stated that she is a reformer and against the *status quo* when in reality she has close ties to some of Alaska’s most corrupt politicians. She has requested hundreds of millions in federal funding, and her little town sends lobbyists to washington every year. Yeah, that’s a reformer alright. What a fraud, america has to see past this poor excuse for a mother and politician and realize her pick for VP was strictly political. There is no substance to this woman, and she is all lies. As I stated in an earlier post, the truth will come out little by little. This is no woman that I would want my daughter to look up to. It sickens me that the american people may be stupid enough to elect a caveman with her on the ticket.
Ok Bossip… lets not use initials when refering to Barack…BO is just not becoming at all i think of body odor. I did not get a chance to listen to the video however I know that these men are very intelligent. Tavis Smiley spoke at my graduation and he seems like a pro-black individual so I don’t know why he would have some negative things to say about barack but if there is some truth to these accusations I have to say it makes me really sad that there is a lack of support on their part.
I’m no blind Obama loyalist but I can say that if these men TRULY cared about the fate o the Black community then they would not be putting McCain closer to the presidency by throwing blows at Obama at such a crucial point. I’m not saying their views are invalid but let’s look at the much BIGGER PICTURE – Obama or McCain?!?! If they could just wait until Deember to attack him, then do what you feel you must. Barack went to the South Side of Chicago when he could’ve went to Wall Street and never looked back. That speaks VOLUMES to me!
oh yea and the pseudo intellects comment was un-called for and offensive…BOSSIP!!
Um, I don’t know everything, but Cornell West actually supports Obama being president, and was down with it from day 1. He can be upset with him on a particular topic (Jena 6), but don’t get it twisted.
I see black leader fans are as fickle as rap fans.
Tavis and Dr. West have been holding us down (in public) for the last 10 years.
Tavis and Dr. West have spoke out on behalf of the ENTIRE COMMUNITY for as long as i can remember.
How can we be so quick to label the very people who have been SPEAKING ON OUR BEHALF sell outs, haters, and house negroes.
TAVIS AND DR. WEST BEEN ON OUR TEAM.
We just heard about BHO in ‘07 for the first time.
(THINK BEFORE YOU TYPE)
To the detractors, the vetting process, is over. That ended when the primary ended. Now is the time to sway those not convinced, or “down by law” as we said back in the days. You guys are saying nothing fly by saying “you are not sheep, and that you have a right to an opinion” Problem is, that is all you have. There is no contrast. Its not like u guys can say for ex., McCain is doing this, but Obama is not. Its just hate. If you are not convinced of the man’s ability, then just come right out and say you are voting for McCain and why. If you cannot bring yourself to say that, considering there are only 2 choices at this point, STFU. Because like somebody else said, you are only talking because you can. He is not above criticism, and whites do critisize their candidates, but the part thats neglected is that both candidates are often white. So as a race, they never lose out. When u see 2 black men running for pres, I wont care, vett them all you want.
I hope Tavis is frozen out of all things presidential after the election. I hope they place NO Negro signs on the gate after OB wins
Malvieux needs a shape-up, and taper, and to go back to her school in NC.
Like I said NICCA…
We need to cut dees NICCAS loose once and for all…
They don’t speak for all BLACK PEOPLE…
tavis da kiss a$$ smiley… What a joke…
Get some dam sleep then WAKE DA FU#K UP…!
corny west lookin like Buck Wheat’s Uncle… How he donna tay what Black People should do and think when his teefes look like day makin a jail break. NICCA fix yo mouth!
:-/
I for one don’t need and didn’t ask none of these a$$ clowns to speak for me.
Thank you and good night…
This is just professional jealousy. This is a new day and a new age. I respect the old school game back in the day, but this shuck and jive black leadership is played out. These “folks” are EXTREMELY angry that Obama is succeeding without having to cater to them. This ***** makes me soo mad, I want to SCREAM! No one is focused on the fact that there’s a lot more at stake and this man is positioned to lead the entire country. Equally, I was upset to drive by one of the inner city high schools to see a group of Black teens in the middle of a beat down. The old guard has done nothing to inspire the youth and Obama is in position to do it to some degree. If these shuck and jivers ruin it for Obama, I am coming after them…
“Go sit your ho *****es down!” is right. This is ridiculous. But the white folks is loving it. They love to see Black people go against one another. And these idiots fall right into the mix. They need to support that man and get over it. I can’t stand when adults that are supposed to be “grown” act like freakin kids.
EVIDENTLY THESE WANNA-BE PRO BLACK BISCUITS ARE MEMBERS OF “THE MESSY-JESSIE AGENCY”
FUNNY HOW THESE ARE THE SAME OLD-***** LAMES THAT’S ALWAY YAPPIN’ ABOUT BLACK EMPOWERMENT YET PERPETUATING THE STEREOTYPE THAT BLACK FOLKS DON’T STICK TOGETHER ON *****
OLD *****ES NEED TO STICK TO SIPPIN’ ON CARLO ROSSI AND KEEP YA *****ES OFF THAT HATERADE
WTF….wasnt BOSSIP rallying behind those “thugs” at jena 6 in the first f*ckin place??? I swear my people some of us are flip floppers like a *****f*cka.
Its a bunch of black republicans out there. You think they are sellouts just because they are republicans??? some of yall are the ones going against your own because they dont share your views. narrow minded azz oppressive ***** people who are never satisfied. never. f*ckin idiots. You love black folks and you hate black folks.
“Go sit your ho *****es down!” is right. This is ridiculous. But the white folks is loving it. They love to see Black people go against one another. And these idiots fall right into the mix. They need to support that man and get over it. I can’t stand when adults that are supposed to be “grown” act like freakin kids.
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No. I think white folks are laughing because we are falling for Obama, we have little critisim, and we bash other black people who question him.
tony, please
@Redd Tony
White people don’t wanna see a Black man running America is the problem. So, quite naturally they will question him. I don’t see for the life of me, why Obama would be worst than what we’ve been going through for the past 8 yrs.
If Obama was skreet, he might say somethin like dis:
Awrite tavis, Aww, you MF. Okay. Alright. I’m putting cases on you *****es. Huh. You think you can do this *****… tavis. You think you can do this to us? You MF, you’ll will be playing basketball in Pelican Bay when I get finished with you.
SHU program, *****. 23 hour lockdown. I’m the man up in this piece. You’ll never see the light of… who the fu#k do you think you’re fu#king with?
I’m the police, I run ***** around here. You just live here. Yeah, that’s right, you better walk away. Go on and walk away… ’cause I’m gonna’ burn this MFer down.
King Kong ain’t got ***** on Obama. That’s right, that’s right. *****, I don’t, fu#k. I’m winning anyway, I’m winning… I’m winning any mother*****ing way.
I can’t lose. Yeah, you can shoot me, but you can’t kill me.
YES WE CAN NICCA…!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: NICCAS PLEASE READ…!
Willie Lynch’s Speech On His Methods For Controlling Slaves
Gentlemen:
I greet you here on the bank of the James River in the year of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and twelve. First, I shall thank you The Gentlemen of the Colony of Virginia for bringing me here. I am here to help you solve some of your problems with slaves. Your invitation reached me on my modest plantation in the West Indies where I have experimented with some of the newest and still oldest methods for control of slaves. Ancient Rome would envy us if my program is implemented. As our boat sailed south on the James River, named for our illustrious King, whose version of the Bible we cherish, I saw enough to know that your problem is not unique. While Rome used cords of wood as crosses for standing human bodies along its old highways in great numbers, you are here using the tree and the rope on occasion.
I caught the whiff of a dead slave hanging from a tree a couple miles back. You are not only losing valuable stock by hanging, you are having uprisings, slaves are running away, your crops are sometimes left in the field too long for maximum profit, you suffer occasional fires, your animals are killed, gentlemen, you know what your problems are; I do not need to elaborate. I am not here to enumerate your problems, I am here to introduce you to a method of solving them.
In my bag here, I have a fool proof method for controlling Black Slaves. I guarantee everyone of you that if installed correctly, it will control the slaves for at least 300 years. My method is simple and members of your family and any Overseer can use it.
I have outlined a number of difference(s) among the slaves; and I take these differences and make them bigger. I use fear, distrust, and envy for control purposes. These methods have worked on my modest plantation in the West Indies and [they] will work throughout the South. Take this simple little list of differences, think about them. On top of my list is “Age” but it is there only because it begins with an “A.” The second is “Color” or “Shade,” there is intelligence, size, sex, size of plantation, status of plantation, attitude of owner, whether the slaves live in the valley , on a hill, East, West, North, or South, have a fine or co***** hair, or is tall or short. Now that you have a list of differences, I shall give you an outline of action but before that, I shall *****ure you that distrust is stronger than trust and envy is stronger than adulation, respect and admiration.
The Black Slave, after receiving this indoctrination, shall carry on and will become self-refueling and self-generation for hundreds of years, maybe thousands.
Don’t forget you must pitch the old black versus the young black and the young black male against the old black male. You must use the dark skin slave vs. The light skin slave and the light skin slaves vs. The dark skin slaves. You must also have your white servants and overseers distrust all blacks, but it is necessary that your slaves trust and depend on us. They must love, respect and trust only us.
Gentlemen, these Kits are keys to control, use them. Have your wives and children use them, never miss an opportunity. My plan is guaranteed and the good thing about this plan is that if used intensely for one year the slaves themselves will remain perpetually distrustful.
Thank you gentlemen.
@disgusted(Check me out!)
WTF….wasnt BOSSIP rallying behind those “thugs” at jena 6 in the first f*ckin place??? I swear my people some of us are flip floppers like a *****f*cka.
Its a bunch of black republicans out there. You think they are sellouts just because they are republicans??? some of yall are the ones going against your own because they dont share your views. narrow minded azz oppressive ***** people who are never satisfied. never. f*ckin idiots. You love black folks and you hate black folks.
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Now, I’ll never call anyone out of name, but I do agree with you. I think it’s okay for African Americans to be Republicans, just I think we’re good as Democrats. I believe too many people just go with the m*****es.
I myself was an Independent who registered as a Democrat to parti*****te in the Texas Primary/Caucus season. There were a good number of Black Republicans and Independents that came over, too. Our ability to freely switch parties and vote in a confidential ballot system is a part of the beauty of America.
“This is a test. For the next sixty seconds, this station will conduct a test of the Emergency Black People System. This is only a test.”
Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep…
This is a test of the Emergency Black People System.
The broadcasters of your area in voluntary cooperation with the FCC(Fu#k dem Clowin Coons) and other authorities have developed this system to keep you informed in the event of an emergency.”
If this had been an actual emergency, NICCAS would have been dead, cause their a$$es are still sleepin and refuse to WAKE DA FU#K UP and support Obama.
This system is not designed for the backward Alabama Porch Monkey who is loyal to his master. This system is designed for Black People who want change.
This concludes this test of the Emergency Black People’s System…
Go back to sleep Niccas…
@Just Sayin
What goes on today with Negroes definitely is in relation to the Willie Lynch letter. However in this case it is different. Our goverments elitist agenda has expanded well beyond the US borders, and they will do whatever it takes for global domination. Even it means to play the emotions of the American public into voting a Black Man who I think is a key peice to the elitist m***** global agenda.
["That old school ‘Afro-negro’ intellectualism is not going to cut it anymore and these hardcore chitlin eatin’ negroes are fighting back. They don’t understand that BO wants to win, that’s the prize. They would rather have Obama speaking at a Jena 6 rally defending some thugs than being Leader of the Free World. SMH. Go sit your ho *****es down!"]
omg! Speak on it Bossip!
Everyone needs to STFU and vote!!
@Redd Tony aka Earth Sign {Its time for a Revolution)
@Just Sayin
What goes on today with Negroes definitely is in relation to the Willie Lynch letter. However in this case it is different. Our goverments elitist agenda has expanded well beyond the US borders, and they will do whatever it takes for global domination. Even it means to play the emotions of the American public into voting a Black Man who I think is a key peice to the elitist m***** global agenda.
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The New World Order !
One World Government !
For people that don’t believe, take a look around you. Then put all of your personal opinions aside and take a closer look !.
And in the end it’s not going to have a damn thing to do with being black, white or anything other color, except GREEN !
Money and Power !
@ Redd Tony aka Earth Sign {Its time for a Revolution)(Check me out!)
@Just Sayin
What goes on today with Negroes definitely is in relation to the Willie Lynch letter. However in this case it is different. Our goverments elitist agenda has expanded well beyond the US borders, and they will do whatever it takes for global domination. Even it means to play the emotions of the American public into voting a Black Man who I think is a key peice to the elitist m***** global agenda.
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They most def have and agenda that reaches beyond our borders. The self proclaimed Black Leader are extremely elite. They have been suckin on the corporate t!t for generations. Barak is talkin about makin their a@@es drink from a bottle and hold it their dam self.
How much does a baby bi#ch and cry when you pull it off da t!t?
Awwwwwwwwww Politics… The greatest chess match of all.
I look at it like this.
They (people in power) got the first move.
We (people not in power) lost some key pieces (MLK, Malcom, Medgar, JFK).
They continued to control the board but played extremely stupid.
We got our lil piece through the ranks and now we ready to make him into the most feared piece on the board.
It’s a fools mate…
Maybe if Obamas agenda when he becomes President was to overthrow the Federal Reserve, bring back the gold standard, give up his seat on the CFR, admit that he is a Muslim, eliminate uneeded money pit BS bearacracies such as FEMA, CIA, FDA, and DEA. Expose the Bilderberg Group, and all of its members. Support all natural remedies and not label them as drugs, so they cant be regulated by the FDA. Support the reduction of doctors malpractice insurance premiums to help drive down the cost of healthcare, I would think about voting for him.
WOW…just WOW to the thought-process of this mess.
Damn, I guess they’ll want Obama to attend a BET awards show next…
smdh
YYYYYYYYYYbecause(Check me out!)
@Redd Tony aka Earth Sign {Its time for a Revolution)
@Just Sayin
What goes on today with Negroes definitely is in relation to the Willie Lynch letter. However in this case it is different. Our goverments elitist agenda has expanded well beyond the US borders, and they will do whatever it takes for global domination. Even it means to play the emotions of the American public into voting a Black Man who I think is a key peice to the elitist m***** global agenda.
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The New World Order !
One World Government !
For people that don’t believe, take a look around you. Then put all of your personal opinions aside and take a closer look !.
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I have studied the new world order from a biblical and political view point since I was a young kid.
The new world order has been in motion for a long time. They just can’t get the right president to
carry it through.
They are *****ed at Barak because he is talkin about giving power to the people.
A new world order has to be controled by the government.
@ YYYYYYYYYYbecause(Check me out!)
And in the end it’s not going to have a damn thing to do with being black, white or anything other color, except GREEN !
Money and Power !
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That’s the part most people tend to miss.
They are so caught up on race because TNWO wants them to keep fighting and not look at the real issues.
Watch my left hand while my right hand slits yo throat.
:-/
Just Sayin(Check me out!)
YYYYYYYYYYbecause(Check me out!)
@Redd Tony aka Earth Sign {Its time for a Revolution)
@Just Sayin
What goes on today with Negroes definitely is in relation to the Willie Lynch letter. However in this case it is different. Our goverments elitist agenda has expanded well beyond the US borders, and they will do whatever it takes for global domination. Even it means to play the emotions of the American public into voting a Black Man who I think is a key peice to the elitist m***** global agenda.
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The New World Order !
One World Government !
For people that don’t believe, take a look around you. Then put all of your personal opinions aside and take a closer look !.
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I have studied the new world order from a biblical and political view point since I was a young kid.
The new world order has been in motion for a long time. They just can’t get the right president to
carry it through.
They are *****ed at Barak because he is talkin about giving power to the people.
A new world order has to be controled by the government.
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Barack is an important piece to the NWO. Tell me what do you think about 95% of the Presidents elected are from the same blood or Euro elite bloodlines, including Obama. Obama is the bloodline of the Bush and Cheany. Obama got Bush’s ears! Do a side by side of the two. The other 5% (Kennedy, Lincoln, Nixon) were either *****asinated or impeached/stepped down. Barack is the on the same side dogg!
flawda you are so right if we knew our history we would know t lift ourselves up and stop waiting on others to do it for us. We were here first , we have the dominant gene, all races are here because of us, we created philosophy, mathematics,astronomy, etc. Know your roots and water them (education) so you can grow people.
Everyone needs to STFU and vote!!
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@Jah jah PSON
AMEN!!!!
@ Just Sayin’
*****ody here cares about the NEW WORLD ORDER because *****ody really believes in it.
When I was in here a month or so ago talking about the NWO and the REX 84 FEMA Prison Camps, *****ody cared.
When I was here a month or so ago talking about the EXECUTIVE ORDERS, *****ody cared.
@ Redd Tony aka Earth Sign
Just because you share the same blood line does not make you the same in no way, as people that are your 5th 6th damn 10th cousins. You as well, may be related to the same people if not worse and I’m pretty sure you’re not that bad of a person. Everydoby is not the same. Like Obama said, “It’s not about him, it’s about the people.”
Like is said before, Yall *****s forgetting that African tribes sold their own to slave masters too. And it is the same deal today. Obama is selling the Black Americans a dream. And do get me wrong I aint no person out here complaining, I do for my community. I just feel there is another side to what is going on, and people need ot ask more questions. Just Saying, you know what the ***** is up.
@redd tony,
Sold our own? cmoon brotha prove it! that is the weakest (always wil be) arguement people can use. That is some word of mouth crap!! i need actual facts, my take on Barack and america is this…….
” America, barack is not a fair exchange for 400+ years of murder, political, social and economic degrading of black people..thaey can keep their punk ***** apologies and i pray to god he wipes them out!
This is what “Mainstream America” likes to see. A bunch a black people acting like monkeys in a circus. If white people excuse me mainstream America is able to witness the discord among us and he’s just a presidential candidate, why would they want to vote for him to be president.
CORNELL, TAVIS, and JULIANNE it’s easier to be critics especially when you don’t have the ***** to get into the ring and fight.
@ Redd Tony aka Earth Sign
Just because you share the same blood line does not make you the same in no way, as people that are your 5th 6th damn 10th cousins. You as well, may be related to the same people if not worse and I’m pretty sure you’re not that bad of a person. Everydoby is not the same. Like Obama said, “It’s not about him, it’s about the people.”
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Yeah I know blacks have white bloodlines. But this ***** is political. Theres a difference between redneck, middlecl*****, white bloodlines and elite Euro bloodlines, best believe that
I support Barack Obama 100% he doesn’t need to mention Martin Luther King for me to vote for him.
and by the way, please stop referring to Black people as Negroes. That’s wrong Bossip.
@redd tony,
Sold our own? cmoon brotha prove it! that is the weakest (always wil be) arguement people can use. That is some word of mouth crap!! i need actual facts, my take on Barack and america is this…….
” America, barack is not a fair exchange for 400+ years of murder, political, social and economic degrading of black people..thaey can keep their punk ***** apologies and i pray to god he wipes them out!
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Dogg who do you think slave masters had with em when caputuring African people. Black men were with em. Do your research. You forgetting slavery started in the 1500’s, way more than 400 years ago.
“There is adequate evidence citing case after case of African control of segments of the trade. Several African nations such as the Ashanti of Ghana and the Yoruba of Nigeria had economies largely depending on the trade. African peoples such as the Imbangala of Angola and the Nyamwezi of Tanzania would serve as intermediaries or roving bands warring with other African nations to capture Africans for Europeans. Extenuating cir*****stances demanding exploration are the tremendous efforts European officials in Africa used to install rulers agreeable to their interests. They would actively favor one African group against another to deliberately ignite chaos and continue their slaving activities”
@ Just Sayin’
*****ody here cares about the NEW WORLD ORDER because *****ody really believes in it.
When I was in here a month or so ago talking about the NWO and the REX 84 FEMA Prison Camps, *****ody cared.
When I was here a month or so ago talking about the EXECUTIVE ORDERS, *****ody cared.
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*****ody believes in it? Are you 43, because obviously you werent around when GW #1 talked about the NWO. Do your research, and I will gurantee you will change your tune.
You all need to take your *****es back to Africa.
Oh my goodness. Are they serious? It is saddening to see these well-respected, doctorate-prepared professionals speaking from such an ignorant place. Do they realize that Barack Obama had an obligation to address the attacks that the McCain camp has thrown his way? Do they not understand that he owed it to the American people to lay out his plan for our country. Furthermore, could someone let them know that a dashiki wearing, fist-in-the-air yielding, blackism quoting brother who rants about the pains of black oppression and the woes of white supremacy everytime he has a mic and a media crew will never be granted the chance to even paint the oval office, let alone call it his own.
True, the day was historical, but it was about getting this man elected. And why have we waited 45 years and put the sole responsibility on Barack Obama to pay adequate tribute to Dr. King? Why haven’t blacks done more before now? Why does that infamous King Memorial have yet to be erected?
Lets not lose site of what we need here. We are merely 14% of the voting population that this brother needs to get in the white house. He must speak to the m*****es. I am confident that he will advocate for his people once in office. He is more cognizant of the struggle than most of us. But first, we have to get him elected. That takes careful insight and calculation on his part. He is doing just fine. And for the record, he DID knock it out of the park.
These embar*****ing representations of “educated black folk” should have their mics turned off, go sit in a corner with Roland Martin and REALLY ask themselves if they are really out to uplift this brother or keep him in the crab barrell.
“NEGRO FEST” …. Thats offensive *ssholes…LOL I dont live Wests dumb***** for many reason and they all have been pushing ignorance recently but y’ll should check that bullsh*t before you out it out….
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lets examine the issues
Rep History
Condi Rice (3rd MOST pOWERFUL IN THE wORLD)
C. Powell (once was the 3rd most powerful in the world)
From a Dems perspective Tell me in any ONE OF their Cabinets Parliaments or what ever the *****c they call it what the highest post a black person has held.
I am an Obamacan (Republicans supporting Obama) that gets the feeling these Dems gonna ***** it up for our Barack. BO please weed out some of these Obama 08 moda *****as they just JOCKIN yo Style
marlonex(Check me out!)
lets examine the issues
Rep History
Condi Rice (3rd MOST pOWERFUL IN THE wORLD)
C. Powell (once was the 3rd most powerful in the world)
From a Dems perspective Tell me in any ONE OF their Cabinets Parliaments or what ever the *****c they call it what the highest post a black person has held.
I am an Obamacan (Republicans supporting Obama) that gets the feeling these Dems gonna ***** it up for our Barack. BO please weed out some of these Obama 08 moda *****as they just JOCKIN yo Style
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Oh…Obama will win belee dat
Cutie Pie …est1985,
I too was once quite impressed with Tavis. No longer. Please view the video, then post your comments. You may change your mind.
Dr. West, not you toooooo!!!???
I agree totally with Julyflower76.
It seems people aren’t looking at the bigger picture and more importantly, the future that this man may possibly bring to the U.S.
This man is so intelligent and receptive to the way the “wind blows”, it’s truly impressive to watch.
He’s thinking two steps ahead of what the gop and the “undercover” repubs are trying to do.
seen this coming a mile away..tuck yer feelings in your shirt as well brothers and find your new place in the movement..geez..help not hurt..
these hardcore chitlin eatin’ negroes are fighting back
this ***** had me dying at work
Sep 1, 2008 – 9:10 am Sticky-n-Sweet(Check me out!)
All they could say was “he didn’t say enough about Dr. King”, “didn’t say what he was gonna do for the Black community”…he’s not a civil rights leader, he’s running for President of the UNITED STATES! Funny thing, the King family loved his speech just the way it was. Hi Haters indeed! These old guard Black politicians need to hang it up, it’s not the 60s anymore, if Black people wanna succeed in this country, we have to get some economic clout and start voting, we’re not even the biggest minority group anymore! Look at the Jews and AIPAC, money talks, sit-ins don’t!
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I personally have never heard ANY of these individuals say anything all that intelligent or insightfull @ all. Cornel West included, he just get’s on TV and repeats himself saying all the things we already know etc and THAT is why no white folks with any real one takes anything “black” seriously or as a real threat. Up until now, with Barack, our “leaders” have been all talk and have not accomplished ANYTHING for black people, or people in general in my going on 29 years of life!!!
Even though I agree that Barack Obama has made history, I do not agree with Bossip displaying other black leaders who used to the be the only voice we had in America waaaaaaaaay before Barack Obama as “haters”. That is sucha an immature word that severely overgeneralizes the issues. These black thinkers are simply shedding light on the fact that Mr. Obama would not have been able to do what he has done if it were not for other people with brown skin suffering before him. Mr. Obama has it easy compared to them that have gone before. Another fact is that Barack Obama is a politician. He may be an upstanding and righteous one, but a politician nonetheless. He has been primped and primed to say what needs to be said to gain votes. Yay for him, but in the words of Ms. Lady on the clip, He doesn’t have to “perpetrate a whitewash of the whole black struggle” by not mentioning what we had to go through to get the black half of his ***** up there.
“I don’t agree with them haton on BO, but the Jena 6 rally was far more than us defending some thugs. It was a public display of modern day racism at it’s worst. I totally disagree with the “thug” comment. Just think about it, that could have been your son, brother, or nephew…~NOVA504″
Sorry boo boo, but my nephew, son or brother would have to do the time just as he did the crime. They were a bunch of thugs and I am so glad they were still made to answer to what they had done.. There was no injustice to those boys.. They were charged just as people all around the country with records as long as their arms are charged…
let’s not judge obama by what he says, but by what he does once he’s in office, or rather if he is in office.
These old-***** *****’s know they need to STFU! I mean, come on! How the hell is Obama going to get nominated cow-towing to these stupid *****’s? I mean, Tavis is just mad that a youngster with bad hair (Jeff Johnson on BET) is a better talker than he is. Those other two negroes are just mad because they know Obama won’t take their ghetto-***** calls or invite them to some ho-***** bbq at the White House. Get with the program, gramps. The times they are a-changin’ and it’s blowing in the wind. Thank you, Bob “Zimmerman” Dylan.
I agree 100% of what Sick and Tired is saying. smart woman right there.
and for those of yall who think that Obama is a ***** of the white man….god help your soul.
ignorance is bliss, and many of you must be living very happy lives.
@ sick and tired
i wouldnt worry anyway. most of these “conspiracy theorist, gov’t is out to get em, afrocentric, nothing going upstairs, internet freedom fighters” arent even registered to vote anyway…
C.W. look like Buck Wheats grand fatther…
Grady from Sanford and Son lookin Nicca…
It is unfortunate that these so called leaders want to have another “I have a dream” emotional speech instead of Obama exhibiting his plan for the next four years; a plan which in-turn becomes not the emotional speech but a plan that creates motion in itself. …it’s called a movement stupid.
The people on this panel are like the people that leave from church on a spiritual high but then have road rage on the way home. These are the same people that think Jessie “dumb *****” Jackson represents the black people.. What a Joke!
Im voting for BHO but i never heard of the ***** before ‘07. REAL TALK
I am deep disappointed out of my respect for the black Harvard tradition that produced Dr. West and Dr. Henry Louis Gates who was saddened by his departure to Princeton. As a fellow Harvard alum it seems BO should at least be given a chance by West and Co. Tavis’ spotlight has dimmed since his BET days. I like that his PBS show reflects a broadened horizon as does BO’s outlook in the 21st century.
Okay guys I’m here now, let me start by saying Tavis Smiley is scared. He’s afraid that the culmination of everything he has ever fought for is about to come to fruition which will leave him in a strange place probably for the first time in his life (He’s primarily ALWAYS fought his battles on a political national stage). Many of the old activist have fought for one thing and one thing only “Equal rights for African Americans Nationally” well with a black president their arguments for equality will be relevant on a local level but rendered mute on a national and global level because America will have paid the ultimate price to fix race relations on its soil by voting into the highest office in the land if not the world the once primary target of its oppressive and racist transgressions for over four hundred years. Now the female activist will become feminist and the males will find other things to champion but this will definitely change the dynamic of the African American activist community.
With that said… the New World Order is definitely real. It’s as real as the U.S dollar bill that has evidence of its existence all over it but the power base will not come from America, rest *****ured that the power base will come out of the Europe and MAY be represented by something all ready in plain sight like the United Nations. I also believe the bloodline factor is factual and so powerful that it is difficult to produce a substantive argument against it. Did you know all 43 U.S. presidents have carried British/French royal bloodlines into office? 34 have been genetic descendants from just one person, Charlemagne, the brutal eighth century King of the Franks. 19 of them directly descended from King Edward III of England. In fact, the presidential candidate with the most royal genes has won every single American election If it really is the Land of the Free and if, as is claimed, anyone really can become the president, you would fairly expect that the 43 presidents from George Washington to George W. Bush would express that genetic diversity. You’re having a laugh. The presidents of the United States are as much a royal dynasty as anything in Europe, from whence their bloodlines came.
With that said… the New World Order is definitely real. It’s as real as the U.S dollar bill that has evidence of its existence all over it but the power base will not come from America, rest *****ured that the power base will come out of the Europe and MAY be represented by something all ready in plain sight like the United Nations. I also believe the bloodline factor is factual and so powerful that it is difficult to produce a substantive argument against it. Did you know all 43 U.S. presidents have carried British/French royal bloodlines into office? 34 have been genetic descendants from just one person, Charlemagne, the brutal eighth century King of the Franks. 19 of them directly descended from King Edward III of England. In fact, the presidential candidate with the most royal genes has won every single American election If it really is the Land of the Free and if, as is claimed, anyone really can become the president, you would fairly expect that the 43 presidents from George Washington to George W. Bush would express that genetic diversity. You’re having a laugh. The presidents of the United States are as much a royal dynasty as anything in Europe, from whence their bloodlines came.
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You try and tell these Obamabots this *****. They are in denial
I don’t think you know what a “chitlin eating” ***** is. I support Obama, but technically he would be considered the “chitlin eating” *****, not the black people who speak out against him. I understand Bossip’s point that Obama has to focus on the bigger goal of being accepted/respected etc. by white America and therefore MUST put the issue of being “black in america” on the back burner to achieve this goal. But isn’t that the very definition of a chitlin eating *****….someone who puts the issues they face being black in america on mute as to not to offend or scare the white folks.
And stop calling Barack Obama “BO” that ***** is stupid!!! “B.O.” stands for body odor and has for a long ***** time. I’m starting to think those rumors about bossip being asian are true.
@ The Promised1
I like your *****ysis of how Obama’s election will change the face of black activisim in America and I think you are absolutely correct in that the “we elected a black man….so how can America be racist” attitude will be adopted by MANY whites. However…locally things will remain *****ed up for blacks (minorities in general).
It reminds me of integration. It seemed like GIANT step forward, but economically as a community it was a huge set back. Will Obama’s election as president make the cultural gap widen?
this a damn shame my ***** kilpatrick went down like that, i think the ***** got set up like they did my ***** marion barry. Could yall feel a kilpatrick/barry whitehouse ticket. Yo that ***** would be tighter than a **********ka, then we would have some real *****s runnin ***** insteada that fake ***** obama and that wrinkly white *****.
WOW… A wealth of knowledge with the replies. I must say though that Sick and Tired & Sweet-n-Sticky are working this board!! Saying what is Word! All I have to say is this…it is great to get on board…give your piece, but the bottom line is this to all those who are NOT for Obama…Ask yourself the REAL QUESTion. If not Obama then WHO? You want McCain & his selection for VP running your country? If so…vote what you want, but BE ready to DEAL with the results of your actions. This is REAL…this isn’t a game…this is REAL life & trust & BELIEVE you WiLL be affected by YOUR CHOICE.
WOW… A wealth of knowledge with the replies. I must say though that Sick and Tired & Sweet-n-Sticky are working this board!! Saying what is Word! All I have to say is this…it is great to get on board…give your piece, but the bottom line is this to all those who are NOT for Obama…Ask yourself the REAL QUESTion. If not Obama then WHO? You want McCain & his selection for VP running your country? If so…vote what you want, but BE ready to DEAL with the results of your actions. This is REAL…this isn’t a game…this is REAL life & trust & BELIEVE you WiLL be affected by YOUR CHOICE.
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I aint voting for none of these *****s. I have decided I will be the MLK of my own community, and I will spread out nationwide to the m*****es.
Sick and Tired & Sweet-n-Sticky are on a extasy trip delusional Obamabots.
Obama’s speak was great I got teary eyed when he talked about his mom. He did a wonderful job and hit on great points about the direction he wants to take and the difference between him and his opponent
It’s clear to me the staff at Bossip have never attended college, if so, they would see how Drs. West and Malveaux are quite right. I thought the same thing as I was watching Obama’s speech–how he never spoke about the Civil Rights movement. That is wholly problematic. It really saddens me that people of color are so effortlessly supporting BO because of some fool-hardy notion that he’s going to do something for us. And well…he reminds me of my grad school professors of color who made it clear on day one that they weren’t there for us. Neither is Obama.
In response to “Sick and Tired”… before you question me about what I’ve done, did you ever stop and think, that maybe I speak on these things because I do reach back and help? I am an educated black woman with two degrees. I am from Baltimore… a city with one of, if not the worst murder rates in this nation! I am out there, working in city schools (one of the under-funded school systems your candidate tip toes around). I see kids come from nothing to school to escape the hell they live in (the poverty rate that Barack Obama refuses to acknowledge). (Oh and don’t forget these kids don’t need affirmative action) I have seen black men struggle to stay on the right track because they cannot find jobs with criminal records( hillary clinton worked for prison reform in new york to make sure there was education and job training, obama… won’t touch it with a ten foot pole) I have seen children deprived of health care (clinton also fought for welfare babies in new york, while obama was writing his book) I see that he has no black experiences (aside from jeremiah wright’s church), so for us to blindly choose him as OUR leader b/c of the color of skin is saddening. I am not a communist because I am against your self proclaimed savior of the free world. I am a democrat FIRST, I stand behind democratic ideals and beliefs. I also stand behind my American right to free speech without being lynched for talking against your superstar. Please don’t disrespect me or negate my opinion or experiences because it’s not inline with your narrow minded beliefs. It’s funny that all these people are saying he doesn’t have to stand up for blacks… but condemned the Clinton’s for an imaginary racist statement. The Clinton’s were helping black babies with AIDS in Africa when Obama was snorting crack…
U Negroes sound funny oh, & the imposters too. “If not Obama then who?” Then who? Who? The same white *****s that been running ur *****es. Obama is Black. That is it. That Negro ain’t about to change ur lives in 4 years. lol. Or 8! U think he’s going to get in the white house and all of a sudden start paying attention to Black people?? My 20 yrs in politics says uh uh. It doesn’t work that way. The Senate & Congress is majority white. The President can’t override an override of his veto. Think smart, in order for him to make the poorest race better off, he would have to pull money from other areas that don’t need funding (war, corporate welfare, administration, etc.). They wouldn’t let him. I’m sorry, but the Obama card was played well. He made u cry. We still dealing with emotions & speeches instead of money and reality, what’s the difference w/ Tavis & C. West?
turn the down talkin into prayer! just pray for our future president to be guided in the right direction….. “stop wearing all that hater gear!” change your style up! and enough with the “tunnel vision” think outside of the box! we all know where we came from…. Dr. martin Lk, Rosa P, Harriet T…. they all paved the way…. but lets not forget about Kennedy… We need a president that is for all people not just African Americans… then, history will just repeat itself, but on the flip side”….. So just let God be the pilot, and Barack will be the Co-pilot… and let it “do what it do baby!”…. Vote for Barack O!
True, sound like you are quoting me, lol but again I ask, at this point in the race, w/ 2 guys left, who are you riding with? If your answer is Mc Pain, this convo ends, because we are 2 different folks. Why dont yall stop with the cliffhangers? Say it, man You quote your 20 years experience, as well as my post, but again, who are u voting for? Your 20 years in politics seem a wee bit suspect.. why? because if you had 20, you’d see how bad Bush has made it in only 8 years. Patriot Act, bruh? And this was on the heels of the good time Clintons, at that, another 8. See how the deficit doubled in 8? So change good or bad, comes quick. Consecutive 8 year terms of those types, are why non violent drug offending brothers make up the bulk of the prison industrial complex. Its why BET shows, blacks how they “may” get their voting rights back at 12 am in the morning, instead of in primetime special reports (instead of re-runs of Soul Plane or Baby Boy). Its why under Bill Clinton, the young brother or sister that gets caught with a nick sack of ism, and convicted, can’t apply for federal financial aid, period.. But they can still get in the Army, on the front lines of course. Its why after the voting rights act of ‘69, most most brothers in ‘08, cant vote anymore, (but they will accept their taxes). Delusional folks are looking for immediate change only for blacks. I am looking for an immediate chance. Your current pres is a former drunk and druggie… He got a chance.. Barack can’t get one? As much work as we have put into this country, M*****as, spouse should taste the office before us? Chrispus Attucks, a brother, sparked off the American Revolution, against the British, over 230 years ago. Its our go, as we say in BK. But not just that, his record is impeccable. Chitlin eating negros, are old schoolers that feel like, because somebody outside of our race, has taken a liking to us, we owe them something. When the truth is, that should have been all 43 of the past presidents’ jobs.
“Think smart, in order for him to make the poorest race better off, he would have to pull money from other areas that don’t need funding (war, corporate welfare, administration, etc.). ”
Who cares where this guap comes from? We spend 10B a month in Iraq.. Lets say we divert some of that. We have the money. Besides, we want to leave the war, remember?
Chitlin eaters, fall back for a moment, lol. We’ll need the energy and pressure of you Hateocrats ONCE he gets elected. Bush didnt go to the Urban League, not did he speak at the NAACP, nor did he take calls from Malvieux or West. I gotta roll with OB on this one
@ Submerge
“But isn’t that the very definition of a chitlin eating *****….someone who puts the issues they face being black in america on mute as to not to offend or scare the white folks. ”
Nah, its more a person who thinks that we should not do what we can to get a well qualified brother in office, until the country as a whole, is cool enough with us (13% black, half cant vote), to allow us to run in dashikis, and afro picks, and with Tupac jeans on. You know, until the majority allows us to keep it real and still vote for us! Thats moronic. People see he is black.
Hell, they know what they did to us in history. We are the ones just learning, lol
Monique the Clintons are out of the race,. That ship has sailed, mami. You rolling or not? Get over it, you sound like the N.C.E. (chilin eatin) lady at the convention, lol.
p.s. Those 2 degrees must be in Baltimore Indoorism, because I have never seen nor heard anybody snort crack. Its a lil too rocky for the nasal p*****ages. This is not a casual mistake for somebody in the hood.. So I ask now, “reaching back” and helping who, the 4H club? Kiwanis? Baltimore Young Republicans? You faking jacks?
In closing, *****ody is saying that he doesnt have to stand up for blacks. They are saying, there is a time and place for everything. And now, is not the time. Try around Nov. 5th
I AGREE, BUT THATS NOT JULIANNE MALVEAUX, ITS BISHOP NOEL JONES!!!
Thank you to all that posted intelligent comments and put these losers out there for who they are. Hi Haters!! These guys can’t do what Obama does and will do so instead of putting there 100% support behind him…They gotta hate. disgusting.
Datroof… my degrees are actually in Journalism and Political Science. Sorry I’m not up on my drug use instructions. Yes actually I was a part of the city 4-H club, it takes kids out of their environments and exposes to things they’ve never seen before…horseback riding, rafting etc. (we don’t talk about snorting crack there) I do volunteer work with my Sorority at the YMCA shelter for women and children. etc. etc. If you are naive enough to think that his focus will shift to black folks when he’s overwhelmed and inexperienced dealing with balancing the budget..ending the war…national security… and ALL the other issues the President has to deal with you are sadly mistaken. He overlooked you in Illinois…and he will step over you in the White House PERIOD. DUH Hillary Clinton is out of the race, unfortunately. I was merely pointing out that MOST of us were/are too caught up in the hype to RESEARCH the candidate that actually DID for black folks…not just TALKED about doing for ALL. The candidate that wasn’t afraid to lose white votes for speaking up for US. The candidate that was DOING work in the community while YOUR candidate was SNIFFING *****e??? Shooting Crack? Maybe you can fill in the blank since your education seems to be in the feasibility of drug use…
The Jig is up.Peep the name “Smiley”.These so called brothers are worried about staying relevant.Cornel West is indeed a brillant man as far as academics are concerned.His judgement of current events are sorely lacking.These people are not interested in the presidential race.they are trying to keep a buzz before the light goes out.What purpose would their be for a Black leader if the leader of the nation is black.Enjoy your last moments in the sun because twilight is upon you.I don’t remember Dr. King spoeaking much about Marcus Garvey.Marcus Garvey laid the foundation for Ghandi.Dr.king mentions Ghandi”s nonviolent message quite often.Ghandi also is famous for liberating his people a blueprint championed by Marcus Garvey.Lets look at what the agenda of someone who has profitted so much from raceism.Their perspectives, their commentary is all race based.In that same spirit”Hi Hater”.You don’t care about black people you know you’ll be needing a new job soon!!Can the brother do the job before he gets in office?Give him the same opportunity we would give anyone else.We don’t even have a black America.The nation is rallying around a Brother and his own people can’t get on board.You would rather we loose the election just to say on national TV I’m black and I’m proud.LOL,Are you kidding me?I doubt if Obama wins they will allow him to change much.
Big business and their interests move the USA.Good luck Barack.If we are only 15% of the nation and he won the nomination that says alot about the American people.Get with the TIMES CORNY WEST and TAVIS stay SMILEY.Race is the past,there is an economic struggle that does not discriminate.That is what makes us all brothers!!
It goes back to the saying we black people are like CRABS IN A BARREL.
Black poeple are intelligent and other people know it that’s why they fear us but they know our weakness and they play us against one another and we fall for it everytime. We hate on each other so badly (Just black people: rich to the poor; gay to the straight; educated to the uneducated) If we stopped being so envious of one another we would be the most powerful culture imagine how far we could go.
These three negroes might be intelligent, but they are phonier than a 3dollar bill and their hating on BO because what they lack he has. (Cornell West isn’t he married to a white woman) i don’t find anything wrong with it but if you talk the talk walk the walk.
Mo you are saying nothing, still. There is no research needed. He’s qualified, he’s black, he is in the right place at the right time (rare for a brother), he is getting the job if I can help it. Today, Palin is “skin out” in bikini pics, w a gun in her hand. You won’t find Michelle like that! For him to lose my support at this point, I’d have to see a batty poloroid of Barack! Unless you have one, fall back. Funny thing is, they still have a chance in your eyes. After all their shiz in the past 230+ years. If they still gave OUR people the benefit of the doubt, after OUR repeated f’ups, Blacks wouldnt need a savior in the first place. All you point out she DID… was her JOB! She is no messiah, you are brainwashed (think good cop/bad cop). And at this point I’d usually hit you with the C.E. Negro title, but I’m gonna chill:) He’d NEVER get to where he is today operating like her (pandering) and “Grand-standing up for you”. And judging where he is now, she probably wishes she had done it HIS way. You take those 4H kids away to “expose” them.. Well don’t you think your people need to be exposed to highest office?
You mean to tell me, that if one of those hellions you take on the 4H rowboats, was to escape all the things preventing him from this experience. This in spite of his beginnings in the hood. And, have a chance to run for the top spot.. He wouldnt have your support? Thats where I am, mami.
I mean, to let you tell it, you know how hard it is in the hood
Not gonna get on education. I am an Engineer.. A realist. I help to make the world what it is, You are Poly sci/Journalist.. An idealist.. You guys campaign for how the world might be. As a matter of OPINION, at that.
p.s. Pro journalists are tainted and the reason we blog, lol
This is why the world is the way it is now. First you have people voting for Obama because he’s black and then you have people putting down other black people because they don’t agree with everything Obama says and does. It’s like Obama supporters are becoming a cult and cutting down other intelligent, respected black people who have a mind of their own and dont vote based on race or historic possibilities. This is why we are still reffered to as ignorant (*****s) because we can’t think out side of race. I will vote for Obama because I feel we would be worse off with another 4 years of republican’s and John McCain but I don’t agree with everything Obama says. I also feel sorry for people who can’t look p***** the color issue and agree to disagree and let others have their own opinion. As far as calling them haters, again Obama doesn’t even use the word haters. Come out the hood and open your eyes. It’s not about race it’s about being able to survive in this country and who’s better equiped to help us succeed. Please wake up “BLACK FOLKS” before it’s too late.
There are some great posts on this board!
What *****es me off about these people is the fact that they talk about how black men have to stand up and take charge-and when Barack Obama has done that and more-they find fault with him! It’s so astounding that they consider themselves leaders of the black community, but they take turns ‘lynching’ Barack Obama and his work. I cannot even bring myself to name call, because I do not want to be like them. They disgust me, and I will not have the same level of respect I had for them, then.
Monique-
I didn’t read all of your posts-but what makes you believe the clintons give a damn about black people? They don’t, and never did.