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Stephen A. Smith: Ostracizing Black Conservatives "Makes Absolutely No Sense Whatsoever"
RealClearPolitics ^ | December 15, 2013 | RealClearPolitics

Posted on 12/15/2013 1:40:22 PM PST by i88schwartz

STEPHEN A. SMITH: I have profound respect for the iconic figure that is Jim Brown, what he's done in the sports world, the political conscience that is attached to him. But what he said, I deem inappropriate. I thought it was wrong, and more importantly, I thought it highlighted something, Skip, that I told you many, many years ago -- I mean many shows ago. Actually, not that many shows ago.

When it comes to the African-American community, you have a plethora of individuals. For example, the black population hasn't given the Republican Party more than 15% of its vote since 1964. And anybody who is deemed a black conservative, I am not one of them -- I'm a registered Independent, just to get that out of the way -- but those that I know who are black conservatives are considered pariahs and are ostracized in our communities and it makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. MORE...

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To: i88schwartz

Well, Stephen, the Republican Party seeks to ostracize white conservatives too. It’s an Affirmative Action hater.


21 posted on 12/15/2013 2:50:55 PM PST by LS ('Castles made of sand, fall in the sea . . . eventually.' Hendrix)
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To: i88schwartz

Jim Brown was treated as a god on the Long Island and at Syracuse U. He’s
Just paying at being a aggrieved negro.


22 posted on 12/15/2013 2:54:38 PM PST by Dr. Ursus
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To: max americana

I had not seen/read about that. (I do remember the guy coming out though) I used to be quite the sports nut, not so much anymore. I’ll check out the story you referred to.


23 posted on 12/15/2013 3:11:35 PM PST by EEGator
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To: i88schwartz

Stephen Smith is alright. Don’t always agree with him, but he thinks for himself.


24 posted on 12/15/2013 3:57:50 PM PST by KC_Conspirator
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To: i88schwartz

yea...he is really an indy..uh huh


25 posted on 12/15/2013 5:54:22 PM PST by trustnooneever
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Berosus; bigheadfred; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; ...
When it comes to the African-American community, you have a plethora of individuals. For example, the black population hasn't given the Republican Party more than 15% of its vote since 1964. And anybody who is deemed a black conservative, I am not one of them -- I'm a registered Independent, just to get that out of the way -- but those that I know who are black conservatives are considered pariahs and are ostracized in our communities and it makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.
Thanks i88schwartz.
26 posted on 12/15/2013 5:59:21 PM PST by SunkenCiv (http://www.freerepublic.com/~mestamachine/)
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To: Sarah Barracuda
He said some things about Kobe Bryant since he didnt grow up in Philly, he grew up in Italy, that he was not “ Really black” because he did not grow up in the black community til later on in his life

He can say the exact same thing about Obama, but the problem for Jim Brown is he's just another Obama knee-pad wearing supporter.

That makes him a HYPOCRITE.

27 posted on 12/15/2013 6:04:39 PM PST by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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To: KC_Conspirator
Stephen Smith is alright. Don’t always agree with him, but he thinks for himself.

I don't much care for his sports commentary, too much of a "remember when I said" and "I told you so" kinda guy.

On this topic though, I'm glad he's speaking out. He's about to get pilloried by his own, but hey .....

28 posted on 12/15/2013 6:06:02 PM PST by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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To: God luvs America

He said he banged Gloria Steinem

And he did

Can u imagine


29 posted on 12/15/2013 6:07:43 PM PST by wardaddy (choctaw bingo)
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To: Sarah Barracuda
He said some things about Kobe Bryant since he didnt grow up in Philly, he grew up in Italy, that he was not “ Really black” because he did not grow up in the black community til later on in his life.

Did Jim Brown support Obama, and if so, why, if Obama isn't 'really black'. Brown's comments about Kobe describe Obama perfectly. Obama grew up in a middle class white life, and I don't think he had any experience of the 'black community' until he began his community organizing days.

30 posted on 12/15/2013 6:16:06 PM PST by SuziQ
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To: God luvs America; GOPsterinMA; GeronL; darkangel82; Bender2; NFHale; BeadCounter; dfwgator; ...

Brown went off on Kobe (apropos of nothing) for not representin’! and doing the Black power salute like he did back in the day. He thinks Black stars owe it to the world to be left-wing rabble rousers.

GREAT player, passable actor (”Mars Attacks”), commie who hates White people. He did say Obama is “in over his head” so he’s not completely out of his mind.

I think even he managed to lose a lot of respect because of this. He also dredged up that Kobe V. Shaq crap that nobody wants to hear about anymore.

Stephen A. Smith isn’t that politically bright but he’s better than most sports talking heads who choose to spout off about politics, especially considering he’s Black, no reflexive hate towards Republicans.


31 posted on 12/16/2013 11:50:37 PM PST by Impy (RED=COMMUNIST, NOT REPUBLICAN)
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To: Impy; Allegra; big'ol_freeper; Lil'freeper; shove_it; TrueKnightGalahad; Cincinatus' Wife; ...
"You stay here, Mary... I'll go see what this is all about."

"I tell ya, Mr. Larry, that Jim Brown... is just plumb crazy!"

32 posted on 12/17/2013 12:33:14 AM PST by Bender2 ("I've got a twisted sense of humor, and everything amuses me." RAH Beyond this Horizon)
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To: Impy; GeronL; darkangel82; Bender2; NFHale; BeadCounter; dfwgator

Jim Brown: Overall, he’s weird.

Stephen A. Smith: Agree with your assessment; loves to hear himself talk.

Kobe V. Shaq: Really, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkQxB5IoLnE


33 posted on 12/17/2013 8:08:31 AM PST by GOPsterinMA (You're a very weird person, Yossarian.)
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To: Impy

That’s a good analysis, Stephen A. Smith is “okay” to listen to, he thinks.


34 posted on 12/17/2013 9:03:42 AM PST by BeadCounter
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