Laura_Evans's Blog

Can someone please tell Jesse Jackson to shut his mouth. Maybe Jesse is just mad because the mirror was held up to him when Barack talked about Absentee fathers being that he fathered a child through an adultress affair. I am tired of black people (and yes, I am black!) tearing other black people down. Barack is doing something that Jesse couldn't do! Jesse could run but he couldn't win! Back up Jesse, Stay in the shadows and let the young try to succeed without you tearing him down.

Call me a cynic, but since Barack Obama has recently been trying to move toward the center politically, I think Rev. Jackson's supposed off-air comment was staged. Why? To give the impression blacks are somewhat upset with Barack, helping Barack appear more white. Very little just "happens" in a major political event. Things are staged to give certain impressions. So OK, I'm a cynic!

As an American -black , I really don't have a dog in this fight. I don't care for either. But I see what's going on here. Lookit, Obama did not come up with the civil rights leadership. That is closed group and it's hard to penetrate them anyway.

Although obama did community activist things in poor community, he teamed up a lot with white activist-as well. He later knew he needed the support of the poor communities (meaning blacks) to get his foot on to the political stage. Hence- Rev. wright.

Jackson has always been a mouth piece for blacks ,particular the poor whether he was asked or not. Jackson marched with Dr. King, while Obama can only recite king's words.
Obama went to Harvard and Jackson an all black college.

Jackson is not a Marxist at heart, but Obama is believed to be one ,by some.

Obama is so articulate that even whites are overly impressed. Jackson sounds very black ,on the other hand. And after so many whites, who have been listening to rap music for the last 10 years ,Obama must be extremely refreshing ,if not breath taking.

Although Jackson knows more about world affairs ,politics and social issues ,Obama was raised kinda privileged and shelter by white grandparents on the beeches of Hawaii. But now many whites trust him more on national and worldly issues than even Dr. Condelisa Rice! I think Jackson has the right to be a little upset there.

Never the less, Obama is a unique new comer. He is just what the left wing and democratic party is looking for -at this time ,because it's really about this stupid protest against President Bush.

I thought he had one white parent and one black parent so how can the phrase "his own people" be used? I heard a man say it on the Fox news report (I missed who he was I tuned in as he was speaking, but he made reference to "his own people" and I see it again in this blog. Would we not all be his people? Caucasian and African American? And the tv shows him in churches now with all AA choir and congregations. I attend a Church equally black and white. I guess I am more blessed than I realized. I would never go back to an exclusive congregation! We, the people, keep the walls up or tear them down. I am an American. I don't know where my "ancestors" came from originally, since none of us came from here except Native Americans. Why can't we just be Americans???? I want to know what the candidates are going to do for us all, healthcare, peace, environment, The judicial system is pitiful. etc etc

Cut off his "N_TS"....interesting language from the alleged reverend. But then again....does anyone know what seminar Jackson attended or graduated from?

I'll bet the news readers from fox5 will never tell.

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To think race in America is not an issue and that Senator Obam will be embraced equally is idealistic at best unrealistic definitely. I truly believe his message of hope embraces all Americans. As a mother of 2 boys living in a predominately white area my church allows me the opportunity to fellowship beyond Sunday mornings with people who like like me. One of my sons white classmates asked him "why are you so black". So how do you explain to a kid that there is beauty in his color when the world around him does not accept or acknowledge him. I wish we were further along so that we could become a more inclusive America. Your statement shows the exact problem with allowing that to happen. Stop trying to go around the big fat elephant in the room. Lets have those conversations that may make you uncomfortable but in the long room will ultimately break down barriers. Ultimately it is not a matter of black or white if he is elected president. I want the candidate who will ensure my childrens future. I want the candidate who will put money back into my savings account. If it happens to be a a Reblican who can do that then so be it. But know that dismissing race in America does not make the problems go away.

So Laura....

Tell us WHY, with the past history of Jesse being a liar and grandstander, that you in the press still take this lying trashbag seriously????

How many times do you NEED to be fooled, or lied to???

Jesse used the "N" word! And got caught!

Okay once again we have a black man (Jackson)down another black man (Obama). Now weren't you upset about how Obama is "talking down to black people" then what were you just doing. Then to make that type of comment to another black man to what seems like he didn't get that upset bothers me also. Because this is still a race for the president's seat it had to be broadcasted. The racial gap that's between black america is one that needs to be closed but that is hard to do when you have people like this posing as examples. In my opinion was the comment made because Obama just might become president and Jackson is mad because he can't make this his HISTORY!

I'm really shocked at Jackson not for making the comment...but making the comment RIGHT THEN AND THERE! He knew once he stepped in that studio, every move he makes and every step he takes....they would be watching him.

High black political figures in this country know the deal where they can not breath without someone talking about it.

On the real side though....Jessie's comments weren't anything different than what other people would've said about someone they disagree with. But it's usually done in the home, at the barber shop, water cooler, White House....etc...!