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Words From Jesse Jackson's 1984 Dem. Convention Speech Perfect For His Current Obama Flap
Jul 11, 2008 | 4:24 AM
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  Excerpts from Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr's 1984 Democratic Convention Speech Addresses Current Controversial Obama Comments  

 

"If, in my low moments, in word, deed or attitude, through some error of temper, taste, or tone, I have caused anyone discomfort, created pain, or revived someone's fears, that was not my truest self. If there were occasions when my grape turned into a raisin and my joy bell lost its resonance, please forgive me. Charge it to my head and not to my heart.

My head -- so limited in its finitude; my heart, which is boundless in its love for the human family. I am not a perfect servant. I am a public servant doing my best against the odds. As I develop and serve, be patient: God is not finished with me yet.

This campaign has taught me much; that leaders must be tough enough to fight, tender enough to cry, human enough to make mistakes, humble enough to admit them, strong enough to absorb the pain, and resilient enough to bounce back and keep on moving."    

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fredd160 read my blog view my photos
Jul 11, 2008 | 9:32 AM

why does he feel he should be forgiven yet expect others should be punished? would you or he be willing to forgive me if I were to say the same? Oh that is right the black on black comments are part of your culture and have a totally differant meaning then if it came from the outside world
CI-Tracey read my blog view my photos
Jul 11, 2008 | 6:44 PM

It's the same difference between a Caucasian using the "N" word and an African American using the "N" word. If an African American uses it, it's not disgraceful and used as a term of endearment, if a Caucasian uses the "N" word, Jesse, Al and a slew of others would be yelling for sanctions and holding protests.

I find it derogatory for anyone to use the word, which includes Mr. Jackson, Rev. Sharpton, Rev. Wright or Fr. Pfleger.

Your buddy Jesse was wrong to talk down about Obama the way he did and he should suffer the same repercussions as anyone else who talked derogatory about him or any other human being, African American, Caucasian, Asian, or, Middle Eastern.
JimAllen read my blog view my photos
Jul 13, 2008 | 6:08 PM

Rev. Jackson is one of the Greatest Leaders in Modern African American History. People are quick to claim he's in it for the MONEY, but what MONEY?

Rev. Jackson has been FIGHTING for poor people for FREE! The Man has a family to provide for, so when One of you HATERS can prove that Rev. Jackson personally stole MONEY from you then I'll listen to your jokes.

Thanks Reverend for putting Obama in check as it relates to him speaking "Down" to Black Folks <
Happyg read my blog
Jul 14, 2008 | 8:50 AM

Surely you jest.


JimAllen
Rev. Jackson is one of the Greatest Leaders in Modern African American History
Mark_Allen read my blog view my photos
Jul 15, 2008 | 4:52 AM

One of the most frustrating things about being in "leadership" is you got to accept your good days and bad days, good experiences and bad experience.

Yes, I can point to thousands of experiences wher people call me the salt of the earth, but after 32 years of this, I can point to hundreds who say I made a bad decision on their behalf.

This has been the year of "experienced" leaders and the "foot in mouth experience" This was Rev. Jackson's turn for the "foot in mouth expereince" In a few days, he'll be a hero for some elder;y woman who was about to lose their home to mortgage brokers, march for some business who can;'t get their corporate contract, answer the call to come prayer woth some family who child was a victim of some tragic accident or shooting, etc etc etc.

The words from '84 were just "Fitting" for times like these
JimAllen read my blog view my photos
Jul 16, 2008 | 10:06 PM

Foot in Mouth?

Not really! I dont care about Obama being the messiah of the Black Race, the Man has been going around the Country talking "DOWN" to Black Folks!!!

Rather Rev. Jackson decided to apologize or the Boule forced him I still say Obama needs a reality CHECK! As I said before Obama is half Black, Half White - if Obama gets up on Mother's Day and tell Single White Women to get off Public Aid and find JOBS, White America is going to respond with ANGER and DISGUST!

Therefore Obama continues to SELL us out to an extant for the benefit of his Personal Campaign that is marketed towards White Folks.
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Over 30 "straight" years in public service on local, state, and national levels, including 7 years as a National Staff Member to the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Currently founder/president of The Black Leadership Development Institute, BLDI (www.blackleadershipdevel
opmentinstitutebldi.com);
Chair of The Black Independent Media Coalition; Chair of The Community Banking Coalition; and new appointed Associate Editor of The South Street Journal Newspaper (now 55,000 weekly)www.southstreetjou
rnal.net (both under construction)

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