Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

(Al) Sharpton: Is Obama Ready for Mt. Rushmore?
Washington Free Beacon ^ | January 11, 2013

Posted on 01/12/2013 1:47:28 PM PST by Zakeet

'If Teddy Roosevelt is the measure, I think it strengthens the case for President Obama'

Al Sharpton aired a segment concerning a recent National Journal article which analyzed President Obama’s chances of attaining a coveted spot on Mt. Rushmore Friday evening on MSNBC. Teddy Roosevelt’s presence on the landmark garnered particular attention from Sharpton, who expressed his opinion that Roosevelt’s thin resume as a “transformative president” strengthens the case for Obama to be included:

ABBY HUNTSMAN: You look at Reagan, he ended the Cold War. I think they have to have a legacy that changed America. Obama was the first black president. That is something that will always be remembered.

AL SHARPTON: And he stopped two wars and the whole question of finance reform on Wall Street and health care. I mean, he has done some concrete things. I can, again, the reason I raised Teddy Roosevelt is that a lot of people could say that Teddy Roosevelt was more of a character than a transformative president. I can name, literally, things that President Obama has done. Now, I’m going to say that if Teddy Roosevelt is the measure, I think it strengthens the case for President Obama.

Teddy Roosevelt is credited with accomplishments such as completing the Panama Canal and establishing the National Parks system. Historians typically rank Roosevelt among the top five greatest presidents.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Editorial; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: alsharpton; mtrushmore; obama; pressneedy; racism; sharpton
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-6061-67 next last

You Right Wing Nuts are a bunch of bigots if you don't agree with me about immortalizing the Wee Wee!

Note: There's a video embedded in the original article if you can stand it.

1 posted on 01/12/2013 1:47:37 PM PST by Zakeet
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: Zakeet
When Teddy Roosevelt took office, the USA was a regional power and when he left office, the USA was a global power.

When Barack Obama took office, the USA was a global power and by the time he leaves office, the USA may be a regional power again.

2 posted on 01/12/2013 1:51:55 PM PST by wideawake
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Zakeet

This needs a Super Barf Projectile spew!


3 posted on 01/12/2013 1:51:55 PM PST by Empireoftheatom48 (God help the Republic but will he?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

Comment #4 Removed by Moderator

To: Zakeet

I’m already disgusted with the fact that a MLK statue is in DC in an area reserved for Presidents.


5 posted on 01/12/2013 1:52:39 PM PST by Sacajaweau
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Zakeet

It would be a hoot watching some idiots trying to put Barack the Kenyan on Mr. Rushmore. I’d sell my house here in Arizona and buy a house as close to Rushmore as I could get. I’d then pick up an industrial strength popcorn popper. I wouldn’t want to miss one minute of that circus. LOL! Sorry Al. Mt. Rushmore is reserved for Americans.


6 posted on 01/12/2013 1:52:59 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (Impeach Obama Now.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Zakeet

I’m all for it as long as he’s on his knees shining the shoes of Ronald Reagan.


7 posted on 01/12/2013 1:53:23 PM PST by cripplecreek (REMEMBER THE RIVER RAISIN!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Empireoftheatom48

I’m sure the Republicans will rubber-stamp it. Consider it done.


8 posted on 01/12/2013 1:53:23 PM PST by huckfillary (qual tyo ta)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: Zakeet
Sharpton is ready for the loony bin


9 posted on 01/12/2013 1:53:54 PM PST by darkwing104 (Let's get dangerous)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Zakeet

Zero can be on Mt Rushmore is Sharpton does the carving. Somehow I want to see him busy for a few decades busting rock


10 posted on 01/12/2013 1:55:10 PM PST by muir_redwoods (Don't fire until you see the blue of their helmets)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: FlingWingFlyer

OTOH. They still haven’t finished the south end of Crazy Horse’s northbound horse yet. There’s some space there.


11 posted on 01/12/2013 1:55:43 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (Impeach Obama Now.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: Zakeet

Is there enough rock/room for such a big head?


12 posted on 01/12/2013 1:57:02 PM PST by jonsie
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Zakeet

They will never be able to finish the work.


13 posted on 01/12/2013 1:57:32 PM PST by bmwcyle (We have gone over the cliff and we are about to hit the bottom)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Zakeet

Aside from the absolute obscenity of the suggestion and of the odious maggot proposing it, there’s simply no room on that rock for the half-breed’s jughead ears.


14 posted on 01/12/2013 1:57:40 PM PST by tomkat (HELL NO)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Zakeet

It would prove interesting to put up a pool to see how long it lasted.


15 posted on 01/12/2013 1:57:58 PM PST by rockrr (Everything is different now...)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Zakeet

Obama’s picture should be memorialised in the same places Jane Fonda is memorialised, as a urinal target.


16 posted on 01/12/2013 1:59:13 PM PST by Venturer
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Zakeet
Obama doesn't know in which of the “58” states Mt. Rushmore stands.
17 posted on 01/12/2013 1:59:53 PM PST by ConservativeStatement (Obama is the "Disco Duck" president. A no-substance novelty that reached number one.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Zakeet

If Obama is the measure why not put Fiddy Cent up there?


18 posted on 01/12/2013 1:59:59 PM PST by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Zakeet

Brokeback Mountain, maybe.


19 posted on 01/12/2013 2:02:20 PM PST by Defiant (If there are infinite parallel universes, why Lord, am I living in the one with Obama as President?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: tomkat
OK ... let's see now ...

Here I am on top of Mt Rushmore ... jack hammer in hand ....

How long before the vibration cracks this many times repaired and supported monument to some really great men of honor, strength and patriotiuc character ... something(s) o'zero has never posessed?

Do I really want to ride this rubble down a thousand feet ?

Will obamacare fix me up good as new ?

What am I, an asshole ?

phuque you zero ... carve your OWN phuquin' face in a crumbling mountain

The old man of the mountains

BEFORE

KEEPING HIM THERE

,P.Never mind

20 posted on 01/12/2013 2:06:24 PM PST by knarf (I say things that are true ... I have no proof ... but they're true)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 14 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-6061-67 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson