http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/jessejackson/ en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:52:54 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2417883/posts Jesse Jackson, Area Black Leaders Blast Banks On Foreclosures Rev. Jesse Jackson convenes a meeting of more than 100 religious leaders at the Ebenezer African Methodist Church. By Hamil R. Harris Washington Post Staff Writer December 30, 2009 The Rev. Jesse Jackson joined more than 100 African American community leaders Tuesday to plot strategy against the wave of foreclosures that has affected homes and houses of worship across the country. After being bailed out by the government, many banks have repaid the Treasury Department and continue to conduct business as usual instead of offering help to people in danger of... WashingtonPost http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2417883/posts#comment Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:52:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2416941/posts 'There is not a liberal America and a conservative America -- there is the United States of America. There is not a Black America and a White America and Latino America and Asian America -- there's the United States of America." With these words at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, Barack Obama electrified a divided country, launching a victorious Senate campaign, and four years later, a triumphant presidential campaign. He took office amid the worst conditions facing any incoming president since Franklin D. Roosevelt -- a great recession, two wars, financial free-fall. In his first year he staved off depression,... Chicago Sun-Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2416941/posts#comment Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:03:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2398074/posts Union Violence: An African-American is beaten up at a political rally by thugs shouting racial epithets, and after three months his assailants are charged with the moral equivalent of jaywalking. Why wasn't it a hate crime? The beating of Kenneth Gladney by people wearing the purple shirts of the Service Employees International Union outside a Missouri health care town hall meeting three months ago met all the classic definitions of a hate crime. Time was, the beating of a black man outside a protest rally, and the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators, would be headline news. Gladney was working... Investor's Business Daily http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2398074/posts#comment Wed, 2 Dec 2009 01:42:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2392372/posts "You can't vote against healthcare and call yourself a black man." So pronounced the Rev. Jesse Jackson the other night at an event held by the Congressional Black Caucus, also known as the CBC, in honor of the 25th anniversary of Jackson's 1984 Presidential campaign. You might not have heard about Jackson's remark. It received some notice, but nowhere near the overwhelming coverage that Jackson's blue comments last year towards Barack Obama or even his tasteless comment that New York City's Jewish voters made the city "Hymietown." Jackson criticizing an African-American presidential candidate or offering bizarre anti-Semitic remarks are certainly... US News and World Report http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2392372/posts#comment Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:12:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2390009/posts Jesse "the pimp(he gets paid, you get screwed)" Jackson says: "You Can't Vote Against Health Care And Call Yourself A Black Man." Well, I thought we were supposed to call ourselves African-American men anyway. Jackson is irrelevant but I had to mention this because I ran into this kind of thinking recently in my personal life. Black people have to end their self-imposed stay on the Democrats intellectual, political and ideological plantation. Do all white people agree? Then, why the hell should all black people agree? Mindless puppets like Jackson do not own blackness. They don't possess some special credentials... A Free Man Thinking Freely http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2390009/posts#comment Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:36:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2389486/posts Strong words today from Mr. Hymie-town himself, the Reverend Jesse Jackson. The once powerful civil rights leader who is desperately trying to regain some relevancy had something to say to Black Members of Congress who would dare to vote against the Obamacare bill. 'You can't vote against healthcare and call yourself a black man.' The Hill/The Lid http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2389486/posts#comment Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:48:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2372473/posts On a dark humid Florida night a black sedan meanders toward a mansion where a meeting is to take place about an investment opportunity. A Racial Justice Patrol Car, with a SCB (Successful Conservative Bulletin) taped to its dash, sirens screaming, lights flashing, headlights beaming on high blinding anyone looking back, compels a pullover. The two officers, guns drawn, loudspeakers in the other hand shout, “Get out of the car — NOW!” A slimmed down radio talk show host exits, EIB microphone in hand. The racial cops scream, “Put your hands on the car and keep your big mouth away... Pulaski County Daily News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2372473/posts#comment Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:35:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2368687/posts MSNBC's news bimbo talking head Contessa Brewer introduces Jesse Jackson as Al Sharpton. Jesse gets all mad and looks like he's going to cry. Brewer begins to obsequiously grovel and stutter. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sHn8_50c_s MSNBC http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2368687/posts#comment Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:31:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2367995/posts Relax Contessa! Just get on your knees and well, you know, apologize. Jesse, Al, Jesse, Al, what's the difference right? Jesse despises Contessa, remember she's white, so there is no need for her to get down on her knees and well, you know, apologize, as if he's going to mug her. The look on her face! It was as if Contessa was thinking, 'I'm so so sorry Mr. Black man, It wasn't my fault, I swear. I have oppressed you enough already and am responsible for all the problems in the black community and feel so bad for what my... idiots4obama.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2367995/posts#comment Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:58:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2367905/posts Around 2:30pmET this afternoon, MSNBC anchor Contessa Brewer was introducing a segment on unemployment and brought in her guest: "Joining me now to talk about this and the nation's real problem of joblessness, the Rev. Al Sharpton..." One problem: Brewer was interviewing the Rev. Jesse Jackson. And he made her aware of that fact. "I'm Rev. Jesse Jackson." "Right. I'm so sorry," said Brewer. "The script in front of me said Rev. Al Sharpton. I'm looking at your face. I know who you are, Rev. Jackson, we all do. I'm sorry." TVNewser http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2367905/posts#comment Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:48:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2364289/posts Civil rights leader to address Muslim civil liberties group WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Saturday, October 24, Rev. Jesse Jackson, one of the nation's leading civil rights activists, will speak at the 15th annual banquet of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) in Arlington, Va. WHAT: CAIR 15th Annual Banquet: "Leading the Change: 15 Years of Service" WHEN: Saturday, October 24, 2009 Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., Program begins at 7 p.m. WHERE: Marriott Crystal Gateway, 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding... Reuters http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2364289/posts#comment Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:02:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2362394/posts And he deserves it. Rush http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2362394/posts#comment Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:40:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2361637/posts Chicago - Rev. Jesse Jackson says it's time to declare a state of emergency in Chicago so students can be ensured safe passage to and from school. fox http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2361637/posts#comment Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:32:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2354882/posts Some Chicago officials say anti-American resentment likely played a role in Chicago's Olympic bid dying in the first round Friday. President Obama could not undo in one year the resentment against America that President Bush and others built up for years, they said. "There must be" resentment against America, the Rev. Jesse Jackson said, near the stage where he had hoped to give a victory speech in Daley Center Plaza. "The way we [refused to sign] the Kyoto Treaty, we misled the world into Iraq. The world had a very bad taste in its mouth about us. But there was... www.suntimes.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2354882/posts#comment Mon, 5 Oct 2009 00:32:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2354313/posts CHICAGO – The funeral of a Chicago teen who was beaten to death on his way home from school drew civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan on Saturday, both calling for an end to youth violence. Farrakhan said he came to the funeral because he was "deeply pained" by the death of 16-year-old honor roll student Derrion Albert. The boy was walking to a bus stop after school when a group of teens attacked him during a street fight late last month. "Naturally, we wonder why such a beautiful life? Such a... AP on Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2354313/posts#comment Sat, 3 Oct 2009 21:58:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2353730/posts Some Chicago officials say anti-American resentments likely played a role in Chicago’s Olympic bid dying in the first round today. President Obama could not undo in one year the resentment against America that President Bush and others built up for decades before, they said. “There must be” resentment against America, the Rev. Jesse Jackson said, near the stage where he had hoped to give a victory speech in Daley Plaza. “The way we [refused to sign] the Kyoto Treaty, we mislead the world into Iraq. The world had a very bad taste in its mouth about us. But there was... Chicago Sun-Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2353730/posts#comment Fri, 2 Oct 2009 21:00:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2347577/posts You can't make up stuff better than this! Isn't politics grand? HURRAH FOR THE DEMOCRATS! Jesse Jackson has added former Chicago Democrat Congressman Mel to Rainbow/PUSH Coalition's payroll. Reynolds was among the 176 criminals excused in President Clinton's last-minute forgiveness spree. Reynolds received a commutation of his six-and-a-half-year federal sentence for 15 convictions of wire fraud, bank fraud, and lies to the Federal Election Commission. He is more notorious, however, for concurrently serving five years for sleeping with an underage campaign volunteer. This is a first in American politics: An ex-congressman who had sex with a subordinate...won clemency from a... antimullah.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2347577/posts#comment Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:48:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2339525/posts The Reverend Jesse Jackson has told a S.C. audience that the federal bailout has failed to create jobs in America. ... Charlotte Observer http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2339525/posts#comment Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:51:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2319507/posts The Hill: A public (or "government-run") healthcare option for Americans would function similarly to the way the post office does, Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-Ill.) suggested Tuesday night. Jackson, in an appearance on CNN, said that just as the government-run post office keeps private mail carriers honest in their prices, so would the public option keep insurers honest. "Look at it this way: There's Federal Express, there's UPS, and there's DHL," Jackson told CNN host Larry King. "The public option is a stamp; it's email. And because of the email system, because of the post office, it keeps DHL from... Real Clear Politics http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2319507/posts#comment Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:30:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2318580/posts August 17, 2009 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- On a day that city workers are on forced-furloughs to save money, the Chicago Fire Department confirms that it afforded special treatment this weekend to the wife of Rev. Jesse Jackson by assigning a city ambulance to drive her from O'Hare Airport to Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Chicago Fire Department rules and regulations explicitly state that requests for non-emergency transports by city ambulances must be denied without the approval of the fire commissioner or his designee. That is just what happened over the weekend, when special treatment was afforded to Jacqueline Jackson, the wife of... Abclocal.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2318580/posts#comment Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:45:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2315835/posts The American pastor and onetime presidential candidate was honoured at a ceremony with Amon N'Douffou V, king of the Agni people of the Krindjabo kingdom. The crowning ceremony was attended by bare-chested women. The king rules over a million members of his tribe, which venerates Michael Jackson after making him their prince after he visited the kingdom in 1992. Villagers deep in the rainforest launched a search for a successor to the singer who was crowned prince of the Agni people 17 years ago. The tribe held an extravagent two-day royal funeral for Michael Jackson. Traditional dancers and lookalikes of... Telegraph (UK) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2315835/posts#comment Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:22:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2307841/posts Obama Hates the White man ... an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil. – Luke 6:45 Barack Obama hates white people – especially white men. Sorry folks, but the truth will set you free! Why else would Obama falsely accuse Sgt. James Crowley and other Cambridge Police officers of "racial profiling" and claim they "acted stupidly" – creating a national racial controversy? For months, I have said that Barack Obama was elected as a result of white fear (guilt) and black racism. Whites voted for him because of guilt and... BOND Action, Inc. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2307841/posts#comment Tue, 4 Aug 2009 13:40:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2296170/posts WASHINGTON (CNN) – A longtime civil rights leader called Sunday for the nation’s first African-American president to be more engaged with the black community and for greater government action to address the needs of the poor and unemployed — especially those in the African American community. Rev. Jesse Jackson said that he and other African-American leaders “want to engage more fully with [Obama] because there is a lot of unfinished business.” While Jackson noted that the president has met with members of the Congressional Black Caucus and with some African-American mayors, Jackson said he has yet to sit down with... CNN Political Ticker http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2296170/posts#comment Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:00:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2291789/posts <p>Where are the defenders of "the cause" when you need them? When an actual social tragedy occurs, where are the self-titled leaders of the black movement? I'll answer my own question: They're busy fighting for an interview or a microphone during all of the Michael Jackson festivities.</p> One News Now http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2291789/posts#comment Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:23:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2290248/posts The former fiance of Gov. Sarah Palin's 18-year-old daughter says he thinks he knows why the Alaska governor is resigning -- concerns over money. (snip) Johnston made his comments at a news conference Thursday at the office of his attorney, Rex Butler. Johnston came forward, Butler said, because Alaskans want to know why Palin has decided to resign. FoxNewss.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2290248/posts#comment Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:29:28 GMT