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| Al Sharpton Critizes Jesse Jackson on "N" word (red on red) |
| 2008-07-17 |
| NEW YORK (CBS) [7-18]¯ Rev. Al Sharpton spoke out Thursday against Rev. Jesse Jackson's use of the N-word that was caught on tape while preparing for an interview for Fox News. Sharpton, who has joined Jackson in opposition of the word, said on CBS News' The Early Show on Thursday that he was "very disappointed" by this latest revelation. "I think this certainly does not reflect the Reverend Jackson that we all know and love," Sharpton said. "I think that we have to be consistent. We have denounced the N-word at National Action Network and other groups. Those of us and many of us who have used it privately said we must refrain from it if we're going to challenge people using it publicly." Sharpton agreed that public figures especially need to be role models for others in expunging the word from today's culture. "Once we take this public position we have that responsibility. I've said and many of those in other groups, NAACP and others, that we've all used it in the past. And we've got to stop it as we challenge this nation," he said. "We can't challenge others without challenging ourselves. I still hold the Rev. Jackson in high esteem, but I certainly don't condone the use of the word used by Rev. Jackson or myself or anyone else." In the past, Jackson himself said the word is an ethnic slur that he has asked others not to use because it is offensive and degrading. |
| Posted by:mhw |
| #9 Fuck both these two N-words. I'm tired of them ruining the black reputation in this country. |
| Posted by: Hellfish 2008-07-17 19:57 |
| #8 Can I use the S word? How about the F word? The A word? How about the WFT or the STFU phrase? |
| Posted by: JohnQC 2008-07-17 18:10 |
| #7 Some stupid people wonder why there is racial prejudice against and hatred for blacks in America. Given their criminal depredations on and persistent insults to every other group in America, it would be a miracle if there WASN'T real animosity and dislike for them. Allen Bloom called it: there are blacks, and there is everybody else, and that dichotomy is by black choice because of self-segregation. |
| Posted by: Jomosing Bluetooth8431 2008-07-17 16:52 |
| #6 Don't write him off too soon, he's pulled shit like this for years and come out smelling like a rose every time. No D.A. will indict him, no (black)jury will convict him. Unless he pulls a good one in Salt Lake City, he is virtually untouchable. |
| Posted by: bigjim-ky 2008-07-17 16:13 |
| #5 In the words of "Eazy 'MF' E": "I'm the kind of n*gger that was built to last, F*ck with me and get a foot up your A*s!" |
| Posted by: borgboy 2008-07-17 15:38 |
| #4 the REVEREND has fronted and shaken folks down for so long, that his inner character is finally leaking out. |
| Posted by: Red Dawg 2008-07-17 14:22 |
| #3 It was a nice, long (and quite lucrative) ride, Jesse. But it looks like it's coming to an end. |
| Posted by: tu3031 2008-07-17 14:03 |
| #2 I think this certainly does reflect the Reverend Jackson that we all know |
| Posted by: bigjim-ky 2008-07-17 14:01 |
| #1 Tawana Brawley is not amused. |
| Posted by: Woozle Unusosing8053 2008-07-17 13:57 |