Obama gets attacked on race by … Jesse Jackson?
posted at 7:31 pm on July 9, 2008 by Ed Morrissey
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Barack Obama has another data point for his contention that he will get attacked on the basis of race, but as with Ralph Nader, his antagonist comes from the Left. An open mike has Jesse Jackson on the defensive, apologizing for spontaneous comments deriding Barack Obama and the tone he takes when talking to black voters, especially in churches. Jackson apparently offered such an obscene comment that no one wants to even paraphrase it for the record:
BLITZER: Reverend Jackson, why did you say these things? Because it’s so crude, we can’t even repeat it on the air right now, what you said on this open mike. What was going through your mind?
JACKSON: Well, when I was asked about it, there was already some kind of (INAUDIBLE) reaction. The appeal in black America is record levels of unemployment, home foreclosure crisis, records of murders, and all kind of reprehensible actions for black America. A million blacks are in jail even as we talk today and 900,000 young black men. So we have some real serious issues, and not just moral issues –
BLITZER: Well then let me interrupt, Reverend Jackson.
JACKSON: — Structural inequality.
BLITZER: Reverend Jackson, are you suggesting that Senator Obama isn’t concerned about these issues? Is that what you are saying?
JACKSON: Not — by any means (ph). He has dealt with it more effectively than anyone else has. Each time he gives one of these message at a black church, it appears to be targeted and the media takes it and runs with it as a solution to a structural crisis — you know — his moral behavior.
Jackson may have done Obama a bit of a favor. Mainstream America has long distrusted Jackson, and anything that puts distance between him and Obama can only help support Obama’s status as a member of the new generation of black politicians. He didn’t do himself any favors by attacking Obama; it will underscore his identification as a mostly discredited has-been.
Let’s not forget that Jackson attacked Obama before on race — in terms very similar to that of Nader. Last September, Jackson made headlines for accusing Obama of “acting like he’s white”. That came in response to Obama’s seeming disinterest in Jackson’s race-baiting cause du jour, the Jena 6. Apparently, Jesse still has that same criticism.
So what exactly did Jesse say this time? Rumor has it that he made a castration reference, which would have caused a wildfire if it came from anyone else. Tune in to Hannity & Colmes tonight, where they will play the tape — with the appropriate redactions, of course. Maybe by that time, the media will have thoroughly researched their Roget’s Thesauruses for appropriate euphimisms. (via Michelle)
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Definition of a Gaffe, when someone mistakenly says what they really believe.
JayHaw Phrenzie on July 9, 2008 at 9:00 PM
Maybe you don’t want to hear this from me but….good call!
jerrytbg on July 9, 2008 at 9:03 PM
Must be tough to have nutty parents.
baldilocks on July 9, 2008 at 9:04 PM
Al Sharpton commenting on Jesse Jackson is simply absurd. Why does the media give him the time of day?
SouthernGent on July 9, 2008 at 9:05 PM
Well that’s definitely the nut calling the butter crunchy.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on July 9, 2008 at 9:07 PM
JiangxiDad (on July 9, 2008 at 8:54 PM)
Do you really think that AprilOrit is capable of stating facts?
I mean Drudge leaves only two letters out of the statement and every other comment here (and Ed’s castration comment in story subtext text) has been providing the word puzzle answer… …and what was her first question?
AprilOrit is so clueless, I keep wondering if she lied on her age when signing up for comment registration here.
Mcguyver on July 9, 2008 at 9:09 PM
This is pathetic. Al Sharpton waffled on Jesse Jackson’s comments vis-a-vis Imus’s. Jackson’s were done out of (apparent) anger, Imus’s out of jest.
MB007 on July 9, 2008 at 9:10 PM
There’s an age requirement?
jerrytbg on July 9, 2008 at 9:12 PM
I’m sorry, but ya don’t say you want to castrate a guy because you like him….
This tells us all we need to know about Obama’s support from the Black community… its racist at its base.
Romeo13 on July 9, 2008 at 9:13 PM
lol!!!!
forgot to add that.
jerrytbg on July 9, 2008 at 9:13 PM
It’s the Obamicans and “racially sensitive” impotent metro-sexuals that need to be weened off the “tingling leg syndrome”.
Mcguyver on July 9, 2008 at 9:16 PM
That’s the sad part…
jerrytbg on July 9, 2008 at 9:16 PM
Makes me think more and more than he does believe in what Reverend Wright was preaching at TUCC.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on July 9, 2008 at 9:17 PM
Oh boy “reverend” al sharpton is on H & C. He has brought up Don Imus in the first few minutes somehow.
carbon_footprint on July 9, 2008 at 9:18 PM
Sharpton was off his game, so there is something to this story.
WoosterOh on July 9, 2008 at 9:18 PM
I think the age requirement is 12 going on 13.
Mcguyver on July 9, 2008 at 9:18 PM
Al thinks we should accept J.J.’s apology and move on. Geez, wonder why he wouldn’t give Don Imus that benefit?
carbon_footprint on July 9, 2008 at 9:19 PM
nnnooo!
jerrytbg on July 9, 2008 at 9:19 PM
Sharpton makes excuses for Jackson..hmm I’m not surprised.
becki51758 on July 9, 2008 at 9:20 PM
good… I made it….
jerrytbg on July 9, 2008 at 9:21 PM
Well Jackson didnt mean for anyone to hear him and Imus did.
What kind of stupid logic is that?
becki51758 on July 9, 2008 at 9:21 PM
birds feathers you know
jerrytbg on July 9, 2008 at 9:22 PM
Let me take a stab at that question: Liberal Logic???
carbon_footprint on July 9, 2008 at 9:23 PM
LOL I think you’re both right!
becki51758 on July 9, 2008 at 9:25 PM
Isnt a threat of physical violence worse than calling someone a ho?
I now..another dumb question. :)
becki51758 on July 9, 2008 at 9:27 PM
I think Jackson was revealing feelings similar to Hillary’s (but she is too self-controlled to ever slip and say them): “I’ve been working my way up the ladder all these years, and along comes some inexperienced whippersnapper who cuts in front of me, and the little know-it-all starts preaching at us. And I have to suck it up and support him for “the good of the party.”
Wethal on July 9, 2008 at 9:28 PM
Mccain should be shot if he lose the election. As I see it there is no way in hell Obama can win.
jdun on July 9, 2008 at 9:29 PM
Yeah, I just bet he’s sorry. “I’d like to cut his n*ts off.” “Private conversation” or not, makes no difference, hypocrite — that phrase would not even pop into some of our minds about someone at whom we were angry, not to mention saying it out loud.
Did he think God wasn’t listening just because he didn’t see a microphone around? Can’t fathom why The Reverend Jesse Jackson ™ gets to hide behind faith every time.
inviolet on July 9, 2008 at 9:42 PM
I smell Clintonians… Jackson = FOB ? Right?
StuLongIsland on July 9, 2008 at 9:45 PM
It’s a dying thread or already so…
Even my lib friends tell me this….that speaks volumes to me.. I’m talking about some diehards…
jerrytbg on July 9, 2008 at 9:47 PM
I think Barack should invest in one of these.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on July 9, 2008 at 9:48 PM
you are one sick man….ahhh
jerrytbg on July 9, 2008 at 9:52 PM
Isn’t that communicating a threat, and being it’s threatening a African American with castration, then doesn’t that also qualify it as a “hate crime”.
We need to organize a march.
Hog Wild on July 9, 2008 at 9:52 PM
Of course, it’s a hate crime! Barack is half white. OK. It’s half of a hate crime.
/sarc
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on July 9, 2008 at 9:55 PM
We need to pass the hat around for Obama to buy a nu**ybuddy (per Dr.Cwac.Cwac on July 9, 2008 at 9:48 PM)
Mcguyver on July 9, 2008 at 9:59 PM
Oh jeez… another classification. When will it end…
jerrytbg on July 9, 2008 at 10:00 PM
It’ll end when the liberals (and AprilOrit) start making sense and quit being hypocrites.
Mcguyver on July 9, 2008 at 10:03 PM
The Vast Left Wing has struck again!
Ummm,the Liberal side on religious
preachers are telling,and oh boy,
really,really nasty!
And,again,UNITY at its finest among
the Liberal’s Party of Hope and Change!
So,Femenazi’s are on the warpath,Code
Pinko’s are in retreat,and a certain
group of African American’s are dissing
Obama,and the MSM wants to portray the
Republicans as not cohesive,really!!!
Denver 08′ Liberal Democratic meltdown
is a comin!
canopfor on July 9, 2008 at 10:03 PM
Yes. Well. Some things just beg to be Photoshopped.
If you know what I mean…
Gilda on July 9, 2008 at 10:04 PM
Ummm… Most people would have asked this question before your 8:25 post about how Fox will cover it because the story is appropriate for tabloid journalism, the “effeminate” crack, etc.
As far as I’m concerned, though, it’s just more proof of your cluelessness.
See ya later, troll!
cs89 on July 9, 2008 at 10:07 PM
True enough but she’s gone, as for the libs to get real…lol…I laugh at my friends all the time…they get so fustrated…and today….it was a fest…too bad you didn’t see it.
jerrytbg on July 9, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Gilda on July 9, 2008 at 10:04 PM
hahaha that is priceless!
becki51758 on July 9, 2008 at 10:11 PM
It appears the gild is off the Lilly for Jesse Hi-Jackson as well…
Barry’s a tossin’ so many of his folks under the bus, it’s startin’ to leave ruts…
Wyznowski on July 9, 2008 at 10:11 PM
you bad
jerrytbg on July 9, 2008 at 10:14 PM
So Jesse Jackson owns Rainbow/PUSH and gets its funding from private donations. Based in Chicago. Seems to be allied with the Clinton mob.
ACORN is also private, also based in Chicago. Seems to be a nurturing environment for Obama during his quest for fortune and glory. Who owns ACORN?
Obama is front’n for. . . .wait, who is Obama front’n for? Himself? He put that organization together by himself?
Who is it that is trying to drive the Clinton mob out of the democrat party?
Man, this is a job for the FISA courts and the NSA. No wonder the leftist activists are so upset about surveillance.
rockhauler on July 9, 2008 at 10:15 PM
Heeheehee. The orange shorts outfit really makes it special, dontcha think?
Gilda on July 9, 2008 at 10:18 PM
I suspect you’re accurate , got any links?
jerrytbg on July 9, 2008 at 10:19 PM
sorry, didn’t mean to insult.
jerrytbg on July 9, 2008 at 10:21 PM
http://www.theonion.com/content/infograph/fox_news_racism_intentional
Anyone see this?
Rogue Traveler on July 9, 2008 at 10:22 PM
No worries, no insult taken. I figured you were joking!
Gilda on July 9, 2008 at 10:23 PM
I thought that Hillary was the one with Testicular Fortitude?
talking_mouse on July 9, 2008 at 10:25 PM
take it to the bank!
jerrytbg on July 9, 2008 at 10:26 PM
Who gives a *** what Rev. Jackson thinks. He’s of no consequence and to my knowledge he is in no way associated with the Obama campaign. This story will be forgotten within a week.
Yakko77 on July 9, 2008 at 10:30 PM
jerrytbg on July 9, 2008 at 10:31 PM
You’re generous!
jerrytbg on July 9, 2008 at 10:33 PM
Not if Fox & Friends has their way….
AprilOrit on July 9, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Yes,well.
Gilda on July 9,2008 at 10:31PM.
Gilda: Ha Ha,I like it,you go girl!
Okay,I see Loreena Bobbit written
all over this unholy,oh oh,I slipped
off the pedals and dam that crossbar
is really gonna hurt my(Zohanns bush)
area! haha.———————–:)
canopfor on July 9, 2008 at 10:36 PM
And who the hell are you?? You haven’t even been around that long and again, it takes one to know one.
Someone like you who believes in censorship and their way or the highway doesn’t impress me or scare me. I can post as much as I want, so there. LOL
AprilOrit on July 9, 2008 at 10:38 PM
Who gives a *** what Rev. Jackson thinks. He’s of no consequence and to my knowledge he is in no way associated with the Obama campaign. This story will be forgotten within a week.
Yakko77 on July 9, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Not if Fox & Friends has their way….
AprilOrit on July 9, 2008 at 10:34 PM
And if you have your way, this will go quietly down the memory hole.
Right, Obama supporter, moderate Republican, or whatever you’re calling yourself today?
cs89 on July 9, 2008 at 10:39 PM
jerrytbg on July 9, 2008 at 10:39 PM
Why this unintentional gaff should be seen as even half as outrageous as Keith Olberman screaming hysterically for the President of the United States to “shut the hell up” is beyond me.
I’ve never see Jesse Jackson so humbled, it’s pretty sickening…jeez Jessie, remember, you didn’t actually CASTRATE the guy, you just expressed the desire to…it’ll all be ok man.
surrounded on July 9, 2008 at 10:41 PM
Nice of Jesse to take the heat away from Barry on his yes vote for the surveillance bill today.
Limerick on July 9, 2008 at 10:41 PM
Ha ha. Post all you want. Maybe some of your posts will make sense… but I doubt it.
Hey, want to actually answer a question today? I do remember asking what the Rh factor has to do with abortion today, and getting no response.
And, no, I don’t believe in censorship. I would just like arguments posted to have some logical consistency. I know, dare to dream….
cs89 on July 9, 2008 at 10:42 PM
I wonder if this is just a ruse that was done intentionally in order to make Obama look more moderate and appealing to the white folks.
“See? See? Jesse Jackson insulted the Chosen One so he can’t be all bad right? Vote for Hope and Change! YES WE CAN!”
Lincoln on July 9, 2008 at 10:43 PM
Okay Folks, Mr. Jackson is in a telephone interview on Greta and it has been going on for about six minutes now and I have yet to understand five words that he is saying. Is it me?
carbon_footprint on July 9, 2008 at 10:44 PM
do I hear a ding ding ding…that is an interesting twist….ooh…well he is calculating,(O), damn…could it be?
jerrytbg on July 9, 2008 at 10:46 PM
I’m not supporting Obama, again it takes one to know one. LOL And a memory hole? I wouldn’t know about such inappropiate talk, coming from you I suppose it’s akin to a glory hole?
And who cares what you guys think anyway, your opinion or what you think of me or who you believe I am voting for means nada to me. The same to Jerry Teabaggin’.
AprilOrit on July 9, 2008 at 10:46 PM
I’m not real sure since I can not understand this man, but I think he just said that B.O. is a fine candidate that reminds me of JFK. Didn’t this man just say he wanted to cut B.O.’s nuts off? Is this a term of endearment amongst the libs?
carbon_footprint on July 9, 2008 at 10:47 PM
Racist politics, Extortion VS Marxist Idealism.
Not a pretty picture. Old Racism and Marxist mindset do battle.
Bring it On!
old trooper on July 9, 2008 at 10:49 PM
I think he might be a bit envious of Obama.
It sounds like typical green with envy behavior.
AprilOrit on July 9, 2008 at 10:52 PM
from my comment @ MM:
What Jesse Jackson is mad about is that B. Hussein is leaving blacks OUT, looking down on them, when B Hussein came out and supported the “Faith Based” initiative.
.
Black Liberation Theology is what this is about. The quiet but ubiquitous BLT still ‘mad at whitey’ stuff that can only be said in whisper and only understood by blacks.
.
Jesse specifically said “FAITH BASED” is what he’s mad at, enough to de-man obama.
.
Look at the vid again, think about what would make Jackson mad enough to say and do this in regards to Faith Based.
It has nothing to do with the father/son crap or black on black crime they’re trying to hide it behind tonight.
shooter on July 9, 2008 at 10:52 PM
Maybe this has already been up. But I find it most interesting when sitting there with the Fox host, Jackson seems most comfortable confiding in a fellow black. The Fox host looks most uncomfortable to me. But Jackson’s words referring to Barack, “talking down to blacks” are uttered as the greatest unpardonable sin that can be made by a black. I guess it is pretty bad if it costs you your nuts. I think the issue is, talking down to blacks is something Jackson wants reserved for white people & corporations so he can shake them down. He’s fried because he can’t do that to a fellow black.
wepeople on July 9, 2008 at 10:54 PM
Just google, and discoverthenetworks.org.
Did find two interesting NYTimes articles about Jesse Jacksons reaction to Bill Clinton’s Sister Souljah moment. It was reported by the NYT that Jackson took some offense from Clinton’s remarks, yet it seems that Jackson is a Clinton ally.
I find it fascinating who is doing what to whom, and why.
(Did I get my english correct?)
rockhauler on July 9, 2008 at 10:58 PM
I don’t think it’s that cmplex becuase I think Jesse Jackson is more apt to put his own personal desires ahead of the whole BLT concept.
I think for him it’s more along the lines of a media whore jonzin’ for some attention and feeling left out at not being the black messiah.
AprilOrit on July 9, 2008 at 10:59 PM
I barely understand why I’m going to indulge you…but here goes….you sound so much like one of my nieces when they were teenagers I can only hope to help. My brothers did appreciate my efforts. Although ,I won’t take credit for their fine development. You have to understand when you’re in an adult environment you better serve your development by listening and asking questions that are relevant. I could go on for hours trying to help you understand but I wonder if it is worth it. Ask questions, with respect and you will learn so much.
jerrytbg on July 9, 2008 at 11:04 PM
Umm,like seminar Liberal callers who call into radio show
programs in which Nancy wants to use the fairness doctrines!
Question? Are Liberals that smart,or is Hilrod deep in
the Clinton War room barking out orders,and talking points!
Or is this absolutely serendipty,or sh!t luck on their part
to have these distractions litteraly fall in to their laps!
I just keep wondering,that the Libs want their power back at
all costs,however,whatever It’ll take,so really is this by
design or pure sh!t luck?
canopfor on July 9, 2008 at 11:05 PM
What would have happened if he used the N**** word…………?
Seven Percent Solution on July 9, 2008 at 11:07 PM
After watching the video, you have to agree with Jesse Jackson. Obama thrown his own people under the bus. Can’t blame Jesse Jackson for speaking his mind with conviction.
jdun on July 9, 2008 at 11:08 PM
thanks…I shall read….are you listening April?
Sorry rock, didn’t really mean to combine…I know you know what I mean. Just trying to help.
jerrytbg on July 9, 2008 at 11:08 PM
Looks like Jesse’s gonna be goin’ Greyhound.
soundingboard on July 9, 2008 at 11:10 PM
Jesse Jackson in theory is no different than any other pundit, cable news or talk radio entertainer, regardless of which side they are on. Their whole deal in life and their livlihood revolves around how much we the public are willing to listen to their opinions and whether we really still care what they think or if we buy their books.
They’re no different than any other entertainer or sports figure. As long as we buy the tickets they stay on top. We stop buying their work and stop listening, they’re done.
I’m sure he feels like another black man has stepped in and taken the torch out of his hand and his ticket sales are no longer viable.
When you break it down to the LCD it’s all about fame, nothing more. He’s like Madonna, he wants to be in the news. They’re all like Madonna, they want to be loved, listened to, read, and they really need their opinions to matter.
AprilOrit on July 9, 2008 at 11:10 PM
I can assure you I do not need your help. And my father is snickering next to me as I am writing this. Daddy isn’t really sure what’s funnier, you having me voting for Obama or you indulging me on adulthood.
And for the record, he doesn’t ahre the same opinion as your brother.
AprilOrit on July 9, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Ahh…The Cap’n is adjusting to the HA vibe nicely.
Sweet
soundingboard on July 9, 2008 at 11:15 PM
Ahem… sorry to be inappropriate but “memory hole” refers to a “hole” into which an item disappears from memory, as in when an item one might expect to be reported by the media simply disappears. (help me out, other commenters, if I’m being unclear about this term or you have a better definition).
As to Obama, I am not supporting him. I don’t really want to support McCain either, but I guess he’s the lesser of two evils at this point. I do remember an earlier thread where you indicated that you were supporting Obama, which distressed your grandmother (apparently she has a photo of McCain in her dining room, if my memory serves me correctly). It’s… interesting… that my memory of who you are supporting is better than yours.
Or maybe you’ve changed your mind since that discussion?
Anyhoo, have a nice day!
cs89 on July 9, 2008 at 11:16 PM
BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Taken out of CONTEXT! It’s now officially a joke. Hilarious. What a chump.
MadisonConservative on July 9, 2008 at 11:17 PM
Dr Cwak Cwak - Thank you for that video “The Question is Moot”. The threads on this site are what keeps me coming back day after day. I don’t comment much, but do enjoy other’s comments. The comments at the begining of this thread had me in stiches. The video showed that the Democrat “playbook” is the same $hit it was 24 years ago. Why the Rev. is still popular with African-Americans, after “preaching” the same lines for over 20 years and nothing ever “Changes”, baffles the mind. Sound like someone Barack has been listening to for 20 years, same time, same channel!! Liberals, same time, same channel.
relpayme on July 9, 2008 at 11:18 PM
He’s still running? Cranky old bastard seems to be AWOL except the events where he shows up to bash the GOP base about Kyoto or immigration reform. Candidates need their base constituency behind them and I’d venture to say that it is a complete toss-up. Nobody in America likes either choice for various reasons.
If there was any time for the activist SCOTUS to get involved and declare a “do over” due to unconstitutional aspects of the process, this is it!
highhopes on July 9, 2008 at 11:21 PM
We are supporting McCain, except my twin and my older sister. My grandmother was distressed by my twin brother. They are with Camp Messiah, as my father lovingly teases them and calls it. My grandmother calls it something else that i won’t say here, she doesn’t not approve.
I have been helping my mother with her McCain campaigning, we are behind him 100%. He’s our candidate and we respect the Party.
PS - we are diehard Republicans, we vote R down the line.
AprilOrit on July 9, 2008 at 11:23 PM
good night April. roflm
ao!!! not appropriate for young minds.jerrytbg on July 9, 2008 at 11:24 PM
whoops meant to sya she does not approve at all!
AprilOrit on July 9, 2008 at 11:24 PM
Daddy says thank you, he is in his early 70s, but he’ll take your young minds comment as a compliment.
AprilOrit on July 9, 2008 at 11:26 PM
Not very appropiate talk for our candidate - he should be shot??
Not cool at all.
AprilOrit on July 9, 2008 at 11:28 PM
The way folks were carrying on, I thought he had.
Wait a minute. Has anyone heard what the other remarks were? The ones that O’Reilly wouldn’t play?
baldilocks on July 9, 2008 at 11:28 PM
First time I’ve agreed with you.
MadisonConservative on July 9, 2008 at 11:30 PM
Jesse is just mad because he’s not getting a piece of the pie…kickback like in the good old days…Sharpton’s been pushing him out of most of that for a while now anyway. Sharpton doesn’t like Obama either but has realized that he needed to keep quite on criticisizing the Obamessiah.
DCJeff on July 9, 2008 at 11:31 PM
Why are people posting here allowed to threaten John McCain with bodily harm and it doesn’t get flagged?
That’s my father’s question….
AprilOrit on July 9, 2008 at 11:40 PM
I agree with you but you know the answer; McCain is a white, heterosexual Republican. Anything goes.
carbon_footprint on July 9, 2008 at 11:42 PM
On a Conservative blog?? The last time I checked this wasn’t run by Huffington….
AprilOrit on July 9, 2008 at 11:44 PM
We Conservatives tend to not get too excited by words as the libs do.
I really don’t think the poster intended it in the literal sense; however, probably not the best choice.
carbon_footprint on July 9, 2008 at 11:46 PM
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