Why people are still reporting what Jesse Jackson has to say about anything is still a surprise to me, but I guess I should at least be happy they are printing this because it just reiterates what I've always said about him. Report: Jesse Jackson says Obama 'acting like he's white' - USATODAY.com. He's like Bill O'Reilly who decides that anyone who doesn't agree with him is somehow of questionable character. Likewise Reverend Baby Daddy, as he has done in the past, is assuming that any black public figure who doesn't act in the way he thinks they should isn't "authentically black" because somehow he is the barometer of whatever "authentically black" is.
Jackson said such about Obama because he doesn't appreciate Barry's response (or lack of) to the Jena 6 controversy. "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."
Just from my viewpoint, at my law school, some of the angriest people about this issue are white students, so he is insulting white people by equating their skin color with their values. Also, "acting like he's white" is a bunch of high school BS. I was accused of "acting like I think I'm white" by other black students in high school for trying to excel academically. Grow up.
Personally, I do wish that Obama would speak out more about this issue because it is important and has really been upsetting to me, but I wish all the candidates would and I don't think their lack of action here has anything to do with their skin color; maybe more about the strength of their spine. This method is a low, but not unexpected, blow from Jackson. Of course, if you read my blog, you know my opinion is influenced by my dislike for him (bringing pregnant mistress to counsel cheating President and wife on their marriage only being part of it), but it's my post, so make your own if you disagree. BTW - Jackson says he doesn't remember saying that.
If you want to do something about the Jena 6 issue, go online and find out what your community is doing this Thursday. I'll be attending a fundraiser (to pay defense expenses) at my law school.
Jackson said such about Obama because he doesn't appreciate Barry's response (or lack of) to the Jena 6 controversy. "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."
Just from my viewpoint, at my law school, some of the angriest people about this issue are white students, so he is insulting white people by equating their skin color with their values. Also, "acting like he's white" is a bunch of high school BS. I was accused of "acting like I think I'm white" by other black students in high school for trying to excel academically. Grow up.
Personally, I do wish that Obama would speak out more about this issue because it is important and has really been upsetting to me, but I wish all the candidates would and I don't think their lack of action here has anything to do with their skin color; maybe more about the strength of their spine. This method is a low, but not unexpected, blow from Jackson. Of course, if you read my blog, you know my opinion is influenced by my dislike for him (bringing pregnant mistress to counsel cheating President and wife on their marriage only being part of it), but it's my post, so make your own if you disagree. BTW - Jackson says he doesn't remember saying that.
If you want to do something about the Jena 6 issue, go online and find out what your community is doing this Thursday. I'll be attending a fundraiser (to pay defense expenses) at my law school.
