Don Imus Response - Complete Hypocrisy:?

Question

Jessie Jackson:
Remarks about Jews
Jackson has been criticized for some of the remarks he has made about Jews and Jewish issues: that Nixon was less attentive to poverty in the U.S. because "four out of five [of Nixon's top advisors] are German Jews and their priorities are on Europe and Asia"; that he was "sick and tired of hearing about the Holocaust"; that there are "very few Jewish reporters that have the capacity to be objective about Arab affairs"; [11] In addition Rev. Jackson had referred to Jews as "Hymies"

Al Sharpton:
In 1995, Sharpton led a protest in Harlem against the plans of Freddy's Fashion Mart, a Jewish-owned clothing store, to expand into a black neighborhood, displacing a black retailer. Sharpton told the protesters, "We will not stand by and allow them to move this brother so that some white interloper can expand his business."

And yet they throw stones. Basically, it's acceptable to slander any religion or skin color other than black. Nice Job.

Mr. Faint - thanks for making my point. This post had nothing to do with racism but the hypocrisy of individuals who exhibt the exact same behaviour yet feel it's ok. Everyone is so hype to jump on the persecution bandwagon, they don't even need half a reason anymore. There will never be equality in this world until people and their actions are treated equally. But that's not really what Jackson and Sharpton want is it. There is no money in it. There will always be money in telling people that they are different and then tell them who to blame. Interesting that you used the college analogy. My Medical School application to my primary was denied yet 4 students with lower overall GPAs, lower MCAT scores and who, from what I understand as I was not there, did worse on their entrance interview were accepted. Do you want to fathom a guess as to why? But that type of racism is accepted? So how long do we pay for the past that we had nothing to do with? What do I know though, I'm white.

Answer 1

I agree with you. I don't think Sharpton and Jackson aren't exactly the moral compass of America. They have their own skeletons and they ought to keep their mouths shut!

Answer 2

Well, I'm black and not racist. However, we definitely shouldn't call white people crackers. After all that they have been through. I mean gosh - they just got out of slavery not even 100 years ago. My old man use to tell me stories how he use to eat in the back of the restaurant because he was white. Heck, there was a point in time were he couldn't even go to college because of his skin color, but gosh darn it he went and finished.

I can't stand Sharpton, or Reggie but the comment that Imus made he should of kept to himself. I don't even think he is all that racist, and maybe he was trying to be hip. However, the old bastard has been in the business for quiet sometime and should know better.

And o'yeah my girlfriend of 2 years is white and I love her to death. Next time post a more considerate question.

Answer 3

I agree with you 110%. I never would have thought in this day and age we would be dealing with this. Do you remember "All In the Family"? Archie Bunker would be lynched and dragged through the streets now........yes indeed-we've come along way baby.......whatever happened to the playground chant-"sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me"?

Answer 4

Excellent points. Perhaps white people need a Rev. to start protests and stand up for us.

Answer 5

And there is no way to fire Jessie Jackson or Al Sharpton.

Answer 6

I agree with you 200%.

Answer 7

Yep.

Answer 8

Hey Man, I like you. I'm on your side.