Jackson Caught on Tape - The Remix

1. His use of the N-word doesn't surprise me. This is the same Reverend Jackson who paraded his pregnant mistress in the White House. Didn't the Reverend also assist his son getting a business involving liquor? Why he and OJ Simpson go somewhere and sit down is the real surprise.

S Stewart at 9:39AM on Jul 17th 2008

2. Mr. Jackson has been getting the benefit of the doubt from the African American community for many years. African Americans have accepted his excuses and justifications in regard to his personal life, the finances of operation push, and the charges made against his organization of essentially extorting some big businesses. We viewed these incidents against a historical backdrop of government intimidation of other African American groups and their leaders and chose to continue to support Mr. Jackson. Many of us have also heard the allegation against Mr. Jackson concerning the events immediately after the death of Martin Luther King and still have chosen to support him.

Unfortunately, it would appear that Mr. Jackson's self interests have become more important to him than the majority's. He has come to the point where he views his opinions as more important that the cause he has represented for the past forty years. The oft quoted statement about absolute power absolutely corrupting comes to mind when thinking of Mr. Jackson. He has held the position of authority in the African American community way too long, and his slow demise has been difficult to witness.

Harvey at 3:57PM on Jul 17th 2008

3. The highest respect goes to Obama for not letting the media draw him to a rebuttal about Jackson's comments. It shows he has integrity and character. Jessie should have known better. What does Fox news want Obama to say at this point? Some of our feelings should be personal.

E Hill at 4:46PM on Jul 17th 2008

4. Jesse is desperately trying to stay revelant in the Black community. His failed leadership over the past 40 years has finally come to light.

He and other Blacks from the Civil Rights Era refused to move forward.

Although I disagree with Obama on most issues, he was correct about Black fathers taking responsibility for their children. A 70% illegitimacy rate in the Black community is ridiculous.

The Black community cannot become an "Economic Power" until we solved these basic issues.

My guess is that Jesse knows this and he keeps getting in the way of Blacks progress. This way, he will always have a Job pimping he "Poor".

THINK BLACK AMERICA, RACISM IS NOT OUR PROBLEM.

LISTENING TO SO CALL BLACK LEADERS, CIVIL RIGHTS PUNDITS, PREACHERS AND LIBERAL DEMOCRATS IS THE PROBLEMS.

GET EDUCATED ON THE ISSUES AND THINK FOR YOURSELF

Jarvis at 4:53PM on Jul 17th 2008

5. I would say I'm shocked by this, but sadly I'm not. Jesse Jackson is a rabble-rousing coward who uses the oh so blind black community to further his own opportunistic agendas.

LIA at 6:10PM on Jul 17th 2008

6. My heart goes out to Sen. Obama for what he has to put up with. He is an innocent man who have to take these insults.But when you are imprsonating a peron you have to stand up to the challenge Mr. Obama has done that very well.By saying nothing

Earnesto Francis Johnson at 7:06PM on Jul 17th 2008

7. I cringe when Jackson speaks on current African America n issues. He has done irreversible damage to the race. The fact that he was an absent father must weigh heavy on him to want to get vengence by castration. Apparently the word "nigger" is only pertinent in his lexicon since he bandies it about while decrying foul on anyone else that uses it. How pathetic his attempts to take from Obama's moment of fame because he has become so irrelevent to the black community. Jessie, hang it up. Your fired. Go collect your checks.

Amos Andrew at 7:08PM on Jul 17th 2008

8. THE N WORD SHOULD BE TAKEN OUT THE OF THE BLACK VOCABULARY. REGARDLESS WHO USE IT, ITS STILL A NEGATIVE. I HAVE ELIMATED IT FROM MY VOCABULARY, AND WISH EVERYONE WOULD DO THE SAME. IN ORDER TO START THE HEALING IN AMERICAN, WE AS BLACK AMERICAN MUST TAKE THE STEPS TO ELIMANTE IT.

DUANE V. MURFF SR at 6:57AM on Jul 18th 2008

9. Some blacks still wet behind the ears and who never learned to respect elders as part of their upbringing will continue to disrespect great men like Dr. Wright, Father Pfleger, and Rev. Jackson. Let's see now, Sen. Obama stabbed Dr. Wright in the back after literally showering him with affection three days earlier. He removed his membership from his church to snob the courageous white priest Father Pfleger who has dedicated his life to underprivileged black communities of Chicago. He even adopted a black youth who was later killed in street violence. (I consider Father Pfleger a modern day Rev. John Brown.) Father Pfleger for many years gave his support to another young black man in Chicago. His name is Barack Obama. Trinity Church stood by Obama for some 20 years nurturing him along a political career. Then when the white conservative right began to attack Dr. Wright Sen. Obama for political expediency turned his back on those who had supported him for 20 years, and he did it for no reason. Those reached by the white right wing conservative talk show hosts will never vote for Sen. Obama anyway. Thinking people would not have been swayed by right wing conservatives whom they dispise themselves. Ironically, the New Yorker Magazine brings my point home. I could never support a man who would disrespect a great men like Dr. Wright and Father Pfleger. One of Sen. Obama's biggest character flaws is he underestimates others ability to think. That along with a total disregard for personal dignity to get elected is a reflection of a disgusting void of integrity. The day after winning the nomination Sen. Obama appeared before the AIPAC, a body of wealthy Jewish lobbyists for Israel. Sen. Obama amazed his audience by calling for Jerusalem to be the undivided capital of Israel. If you ever wanted to insight turmoil in the Middle East Sen. Obama has began to do just that like no other US national politician before him. If this is the "Change" Sen. Obama intends to usher in this country will be engulfed in a fireball in the Middle East like never before. Even President Bush has never said anything that inflammatory. It will not surprise me should Sen. Obama pick Sen. Clinton to be his running mate. Sen. Obama has shown he will sell his soul to the devil to president. To some his calling black fathers boys may not be offensive, but I will have Sen. Obama know that I have raised eight (8) black children and all are today productive members of society. One is a doctor in Miami. It was the thoughtlessness and aire of elitism constantly being displayed by Sen. Obama that moved Rev. Jackson. One runs the risk of terrible consequences by disrespecting God's messengers and God's House. All of this Sen. Obama has done. Now he has began to pay the price. Hopefully, the hysteria surrounding the Obama Campaign will wear off in time and black Americans will start thinking and opening their eyes to the overwhelming shortcomings of Sen. Obama and recognize he is unworthy to be President of the United States of America. There are other black Americans who are and their day will come soon.

Analyst at 8:31AM on Jul 18th 2008

10. The biggest biggot of all,except for Sharpton.Both know nothing and are not helping the black people.Why can't they just shut up and quit being into everybodies bussiness.

Linda at 2:28PM on Jul 18th 2008

11. Jackson should be ashamed and go somewhere and hide,maybe him and Al Sharpton could exile together.Then they could call each other names.

Linda at 2:31PM on Jul 18th 2008

12. REMEMBER THIS LINE " IT DOESN'T MATTER IF HE ENJOYS
CARNAL KNOWLEDGE WITH A McCORMACK
REAPER. IF HE'S THE RIGHT MAN
FOR THE JOB "

GET IT TOGETHER PEOPLE YOU TO JESSE

WE AS AN AMERICAN PEOPLE CANNOT STAND NOR PUT UP WITH ANOTHER REPUBLICAN FOR PRESIDENT.

TO ELECT JOHN McCAIN IS NOT ONLY DUMB IT'S STUPID. THERE'S A CHANCE McCAIN WILL SELECT ROMNEY AS V.P. ROMNEY DOES NOT ANSWER TO THE PEOPLE. HE ANSWERS TO THE 12 " APOSTLES " IN SALT LAKE CITY.
CONSIDER YOURSELF WARNED.

" VOTE FOR OBAMA "

GARY E. LEWIS at 3:31PM on Jul 18th 2008

13. I'm a product of the Civil Rights movement in the 60s. I didn't like Jessie Jackson then and I don't now. I couldn't stand his rhyming and his styling and profiling. To me Jessie was phony and will always be. Fast forward 40 yrs later, he still believes that his opinion counts and he represents black America. I think not and he should go somewhere and shut-up and sit down. By the way how old is that daughter that he has out of wedlock?

Louise Day at 3:42PM on Jul 18th 2008

14. Jesse Jackson is JEALOUS of Senator Obama. That's what it's all about. Obama is the right man for the President of the United States. He is highly Intelligent, he is for the people, it has nothing to do with RACE! Obama, is God's choosen one. Why do you think there is an overwhelming of people of all ages, of every creed? He is loved by the people, that is something that Jesse will never have...He cheated on his wife. How can one respect a man like that? He is a flirt, I really never like him or trusted him I saw him in the flesh,You know he's no good....God Bless Senator Obama, and may God keep him safe, from all the demons that are envious! MAY GOD PROTECT HIM AND HIS LOVELY FAMILY ALWAYS......

Gardenia Lamb at 5:47PM on Jul 18th 2008

15. This has been the third article generated in the media to keep this story alive. I will never condone or justify Jesse Jackson, for his vicious attack against BArack Obama. Jesse Jackson was wrong and should be ashame of himself!!!!

Nevertheless, I have pondered the question of why?

Please allow me to explain further?

It has been one (1) week since Jesse Jackson's demeaning comment. Yet, the media continues to spin this story. On-the-flip-side of this coin! "One week prior to Jesse's offensive remark; Bill Clinton made a disgraceful remark toward Obama. However, Bill Clinton never made a public apology for his offensive gesture???? In addition, Bill's remark received very little media coverage. It is apparently clear that Jesse Jackson has been cleverly used as a scapegoat(Diversion) for Bill Clinton's remark. As longer we talk about Jesse, the quicker we forget about Bill Clinton''s foul remark. Moreover, we completely overlook the fact that no public Apology by the Clinton's have be rendered to Barack Obama.

This is a great political diversion!

I have lost a great deal of respect for Jesse Jackson for many reasons, I would rahter not write about. However, I will not allow Jesse's mishap to divert me off of course, as it relates to this campaign election, because this election is too important. Please let's continue to keep the focus and move on from this topic......

I really would love to see our troops come home!!!!


Rozlyn Ratliff..

Obama 2008 "Yes We Can!"

Rozlyn Ratliff at 6:12PM on Jul 19th 2008