Comments on: The LA riots, 15 years later http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/ The world’s first, full-service conservative Internet broadcast network Sun, 27 May 2012 15:40:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Jaibones http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/comment-page-1/#comment-386616 Jaibones Mon, 30 Apr 2007 18:24:45 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/#comment-386616 Tim, There is hope, keep your chin up. Quickie: my two daughters (white) have both been top students at a high-profile high school in the south suburbs of Chicago. The school is fully integrated, and is on the cusp of resegregation as blacks will undoubtedly become a significant majority there in coming years. My younger is a junior, and came home to announce that her frend Leroy (black) got a 36 on the ACT test. She casually referred to him as "easily the smartest kid in the school" and noted that he works his ass off, too. My older one is at U of Illinois in their business honors program, and noted recently that the program is anxiously awaiting a decision by the top student (black girl) at her high school (same one as her sister), who is considering Illinois (and Harvard, Stanford, Yale, etc.). My girls are clear-eyed about race issues and affirmative action nonsense in education, but they were both very clear: these two kids are outstanding in every way. Tim,

There is hope, keep your chin up. Quickie: my two daughters (white) have both been top students at a high-profile high school in the south suburbs of Chicago. The school is fully integrated, and is on the cusp of resegregation as blacks will undoubtedly become a significant majority there in coming years.

My younger is a junior, and came home to announce that her frend Leroy (black) got a 36 on the ACT test. She casually referred to him as “easily the smartest kid in the school” and noted that he works his ass off, too. My older one is at U of Illinois in their business honors program, and noted recently that the program is anxiously awaiting a decision by the top student (black girl) at her high school (same one as her sister), who is considering Illinois (and Harvard, Stanford, Yale, etc.).

My girls are clear-eyed about race issues and affirmative action nonsense in education, but they were both very clear: these two kids are outstanding in every way.

]]> By: Tim Burton http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/comment-page-1/#comment-386594 Tim Burton Mon, 30 Apr 2007 18:05:58 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/#comment-386594 <blockquote>A grim reminder of the sickness in our society that lies quietly beneath the surface, sheltered and fed and encouraged by a twisted, ignorant culture. Michelle’s Heroes tribute is the antidote. Jaibones on April 30, 2007 at 9:34 AM </blockquote> I can't agree more. I pity these blacks in my school. As uneducated as the rest of the students it is "cool" to be uneducated with the blacks. The two who I know are excelling are shunned by the rest of the black students.

A grim reminder of the sickness in our society that lies quietly beneath the surface, sheltered and fed and encouraged by a twisted, ignorant culture.

Michelle’s Heroes tribute is the antidote.

Jaibones on April 30, 2007 at 9:34 AM

I can’t agree more. I pity these blacks in my school. As uneducated as the rest of the students it is “cool” to be uneducated with the blacks. The two who I know are excelling are shunned by the rest of the black students.

]]> By: Entelechy http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/comment-page-1/#comment-386534 Entelechy Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:33:53 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/#comment-386534 Not to forget the villain Congresswoman Maxine Waters was during that crisis. "No Justice, No Peace" she kept shouting. The police was ordered to leave certain blocks. In the end 54 people died. Some leadership! I doubt she has changed much. Not to forget the villain Congresswoman Maxine Waters was during that crisis. “No Justice, No Peace” she kept shouting. The police was ordered to leave certain blocks. In the end 54 people died. Some leadership! I doubt she has changed much.

]]> By: CliffHanger http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/comment-page-1/#comment-386477 CliffHanger Mon, 30 Apr 2007 14:48:54 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/#comment-386477 I remember it well, living in the OC and commuting to downtown Long Beach where fires were also set. Stayed home from work on one of those days. I remember it well, living in the OC and commuting to downtown Long Beach where fires were also set. Stayed home from work on one of those days.

]]> By: Jaibones http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/comment-page-1/#comment-386435 Jaibones Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:34:13 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/#comment-386435 A grim reminder of the sickness in our society that lies quietly beneath the surface, sheltered and fed and encouraged by a twisted, ignorant culture. Michelle's Heroes tribute is the antidote. A grim reminder of the sickness in our society that lies quietly beneath the surface, sheltered and fed and encouraged by a twisted, ignorant culture.

Michelle’s Heroes tribute is the antidote.

]]> By: Malpaso http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/comment-page-1/#comment-386433 Malpaso Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:31:50 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/#comment-386433 I'm glad Michelle re-posted a link to Ice Cube's "Black Korea" on her blog. The fact that this guys gets a pass speaks volumes about the double-standard he enjoys. I've never forgotten those lyrics, and I don't support a single thing he does. In fact, I just saw Julie Chen interviewing him (yes, she's Chinese-American, and Cube eloquently assaults them in the "song" as well) on the CBS Early Show. I admired her for keeping it together, but then I realized she probably didn't have a clue. Free pass for you Mr. Cube, you racist bum. I’m glad Michelle re-posted a link to Ice Cube’s “Black Korea” on her blog. The fact that this guys gets a pass speaks volumes about the double-standard he enjoys. I’ve never forgotten those lyrics, and I don’t support a single thing he does. In fact, I just saw Julie Chen interviewing him (yes, she’s Chinese-American, and Cube eloquently assaults them in the “song” as well) on the CBS Early Show. I admired her for keeping it together, but then I realized she probably didn’t have a clue. Free pass for you Mr. Cube, you racist bum.

]]> By: Coronagold http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/comment-page-1/#comment-386408 Coronagold Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:52:18 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/#comment-386408 I remember seeing the riot smoke from Burbank. Then again, with all the fires and earthquakes and floods and mudslides and psycho freeway car chases, what's the diff? I remember seeing the riot smoke from Burbank. Then again, with all the fires and earthquakes and floods and mudslides and psycho freeway car chases, what’s the diff?

]]> By: DCJeff http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/comment-page-1/#comment-386405 DCJeff Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:30:51 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/#comment-386405 The liberal television media was never held accountable for the riots which IMHO they were responsible for by choosing to show only part of the tape. The liberal television media was never held accountable for the riots which IMHO they were responsible for by choosing to show only part of the tape.

]]> By: wilkeson http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/comment-page-1/#comment-386403 wilkeson Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:24:35 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/#comment-386403 Hero (n): See James Stewart. Hero (n): See James Stewart.

]]> By: Ropera http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/comment-page-1/#comment-386370 Ropera Mon, 30 Apr 2007 06:06:35 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/#comment-386370 <blockquote>what has really changed in all this time? "thedecider " </blockquote> We've got Vic Mackey in L.A.

what has really changed in all this time? “thedecider ”

We’ve got Vic Mackey in L.A.

]]> By: Ropera http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/comment-page-1/#comment-386369 Ropera Mon, 30 Apr 2007 06:05:07 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/#comment-386369 The weekend of the riots I was at an open air concert in Houston, right by the Bayou. John Lee Hooker and Eric Johnson were on stage. In the middle of a monumental solo by Johnson all the lights went off, complete darkness, including the stage...but the band was still playing (I guess because the amps were receiving power from a portable generator). Johnson finished his solo without missing a bit, then John Lee Hooker got the mike and said: "when the light goes off we all look alike" The weekend of the riots I was at an open air concert in Houston, right by the Bayou. John Lee Hooker and Eric Johnson were on stage. In the middle of a monumental solo by Johnson all the lights went off, complete darkness, including the stage…but the band was still playing (I guess because the amps were receiving power from a portable generator).

Johnson finished his solo without missing a bit, then John Lee Hooker got the mike and said: “when the light goes off we all look alike”

]]> By: SouthernGent http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/comment-page-1/#comment-386354 SouthernGent Mon, 30 Apr 2007 04:47:37 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/#comment-386354 <blockquote>Is why we had the riots in the first place a salient question? Theworldisnotenough on April 29, 2007 at 10:38 PM</blockquote> Ask Maxine Waters. That loon said she wanted to join them.

Is why we had the riots in the first place a salient question?

Theworldisnotenough on April 29, 2007 at 10:38 PM

Ask Maxine Waters. That loon said she wanted to join them.

]]> By: infidel4life http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/comment-page-1/#comment-386302 infidel4life Mon, 30 Apr 2007 03:24:26 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/#comment-386302 I still have the Steve Taylor LP with that song stashed around here somewhere. Good record. I still have the Steve Taylor LP with that song stashed around here somewhere. Good record.

]]> By: jaleach http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/comment-page-1/#comment-386297 jaleach Mon, 30 Apr 2007 03:19:01 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/#comment-386297 The riot fifteen years ago will pale in comparison to the disasters coming soon to an urban area near you. The riot fifteen years ago will pale in comparison to the disasters coming soon to an urban area near you.

]]> By: thedecider http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/comment-page-1/#comment-386292 thedecider Mon, 30 Apr 2007 03:11:02 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/#comment-386292 I can't believe it's been 15 years. Where has the time gone? More importantly, what has really changed in all this time? I think, nothing has changed. Race baiters, Sharpton and Jackson, are still in full swing stoking the fires for the next riot. Not enough time has passed. I can’t believe it’s been 15 years. Where has the time gone? More importantly, what has really changed in all this time? I think, nothing has changed. Race baiters, Sharpton and Jackson, are still in full swing stoking the fires for the next riot. Not enough time has passed.

]]> By: PinkyBigglesworth http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/comment-page-1/#comment-386291 PinkyBigglesworth Mon, 30 Apr 2007 03:07:27 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/#comment-386291 A tale of many stories... "<a href="http://www.civilwarliterature.com/9WomenAsPrincipalChars/ALetterFromTheCountry/SlaveryAbolished.htm" rel="nofollow">Freedom</a>", the birth of the <a href="http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USAkkk.htm" rel="nofollow">KKK</a> {Sen. Bryd, anyone, anyone? And it was the Republicans who opposed them...}, next, <a href="http://www.infoplease.com/spot/civilrightstimeline1.html" rel="nofollow">Civil Rights Timeline</a>, <a href="http://www.holidays.net/mlk/speech.htm" rel="nofollow">"I have a dream..."</a>, then you have <a href="http://www.cpjustice.org/stories/storyReader$1024" rel="nofollow">this</a>, blame whitey, then a <a href="http://wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=44625" rel="nofollow">chance</a>, followed by "<a href="http://www.city-journal.org/html/13_3_how_hip_hop.html" rel="nofollow">culture</a>", now, 15 years after the LA Riots, nothing has changed, except for the <a href="http://www.aliciapatterson.org/APF1602/Rodriguez/Rodriguez.html" rel="nofollow">gangs.........</a> To those left in LA, <a href="http://www.nyfolklore.org/pubs/voic28-3-4/onair.html" rel="nofollow">Felize Quinceaños....</a> A tale of many stories… “Freedom“, the birth of the KKK {Sen. Bryd, anyone, anyone? And it was the Republicans who opposed them…}, next, Civil Rights Timeline, “I have a dream…”, then you have this, blame whitey, then a chance, followed by “culture“, now, 15 years after the LA Riots, nothing has changed, except for the gangs………

To those left in LA, Felize Quinceaños….

]]> By: Mazztek http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/comment-page-1/#comment-386286 Mazztek Mon, 30 Apr 2007 02:52:48 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/#comment-386286 Has it been 15 years, already? I was in HQ Co. Comm Plt, 1st Marine Reg, the unit sent to LA to assist the LAPD and National Guard. I was there on watch when the "Cover Me!" incident occurred. Has it been 15 years, already?

I was in HQ Co. Comm Plt, 1st Marine Reg, the unit sent to LA to assist the LAPD and National Guard.

I was there on watch when the “Cover Me!” incident occurred.

]]> By: Theworldisnotenough http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/comment-page-1/#comment-386273 Theworldisnotenough Mon, 30 Apr 2007 02:38:07 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/#comment-386273 Is why we had the riots in the first place a salient question? Is why we had the riots in the first place a salient question?

]]> By: sonnyspats1 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/comment-page-1/#comment-386271 sonnyspats1 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 02:35:58 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/#comment-386271 God Bless those who dedicate thier lives to the spreading of the Gospel. Not to take anything away from the riots in LA but the Civil Rights Movement exploded with many riots of their own, some bigger than LA. Despite the U.S. government appropriating billions of dollars to the communities over a fourty year period,the total devastation the riots left behind to property and businesses has never recovered. On the contrary those very communities in many major cities now support a vast network of an underground economies fueled by drug dealing and violence. Question has the cause and effect cycle given rise to a safe haven to Isalm in Detroit! God Bless those who dedicate thier lives to the spreading of the Gospel. Not to take anything away from the riots in LA but the Civil Rights Movement exploded with many riots of their own, some bigger than LA. Despite the U.S. government appropriating billions of dollars to the communities over a fourty year period,the total devastation the riots left behind to property and businesses has never recovered. On the contrary those very communities in many major cities now support a vast network of an underground economies fueled by drug dealing and violence. Question has the cause and effect cycle given rise to a safe haven to Isalm in Detroit!

]]> By: TheBigOldDog http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/comment-page-1/#comment-386269 TheBigOldDog Mon, 30 Apr 2007 02:30:19 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/04/29/the-la-riots-15-years-later/#comment-386269 Can't we all just get along? Can’t we all just get along?

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