Jesse Jackson sharply criticized presidential hopeful and Illinois Sen. Barack Obama for “acting like he’s white” in what Jackson said has been a tepid response to six black juveniles’ arrest on attempted-murder charges in Jena, La. Jackson, who also lives in Illinois, endorsed Obama in March, according to The Associated Press.
http://www.thestate.com/local/story/177514.html
He later says in the article, he doesn't recall saying it.
2007-09-19 12:05:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, and Farrakhan are all racist toward whites and blacks who "act" white. Unfortunately, because they are black, their racism is sanctioned by the libs.
2007-09-19 12:11:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well technically Obama is half white and seems to have been raised in rather white areas.
Seriously, I am no fan of Obama's, not enough experience, and way too Liberal, but why does anyone care if he acts black or acts white. Even more important, why is there a distinction between acting white or acting black. I've never understood this concept. I think if I were black I would be offended by such a concept. We are all Americans after-all.
2007-09-19 19:11:16 · answer #2 · answered by Yo it's Me 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If Jesse is what it means to be black then I'm glad I'm a rhythmically blessed white boy.
If Obama is not black enough, Alan Keyes must be Richie Cunningham.
2007-09-19 19:19:06 · answer #3 · answered by Deep Thought 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally think it's funny when Obama is criticized for not being "black" enough.
If Obama isn't black enough for some, I guess they'll just support the other black candidates that actually have a shot of beoming president.... Oh wait!!
2007-09-19 19:18:38 · answer #4 · answered by labken1817 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He is loosing out in the media to other "Blacks" so he has to come up with something to keep his name before the Americans who happen to be of color in order to keep his position in that community. Have you ever heard him not get involved in anything the least bit controversial. Where does he stand on the O.J. situation. I haven't heard either him or Sharpton speaking up on this subject. Maybe because it wasn't racially motivated.
2007-09-19 19:16:48 · answer #5 · answered by 91106 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think Jesse Jackson's opinions should really be taken seriously. What office has he ever been elected to, & what has he ever done that has any substantive importance?
2007-09-19 19:11:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jesse is a racist so why would anyone listen to him.
2007-09-19 19:11:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋