Comments on: Has Rev. Jesse Jackson ‘castrated’ his future impact? http://ifyandthem.com/2008/08/17/has-rev-jesse-jackson-castrated-his-future-impact/ Purposeful Discourse...most of the time Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:12:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: J http://ifyandthem.com/2008/08/17/has-rev-jesse-jackson-castrated-his-future-impact/#comment-10 J Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:56:05 +0000 http://ifyandthem.wordpress.com/?p=9#comment-10 unfortunately i am one to associate jessie and al sharpton together as black figures whom i feel love the limelight more than the cause. my view is an ignorant one, for many of the matters jesse speaks of i listen with a deaf ear, and though he may have many titles under his belt, i feel as though he isnt respected by the majority of blacks, and i feel whites like him around because a more appealing, commanding minority leader would be too threatening of an individual for whites to control. "so let michael's uncle represent them black folks. hah." unfortunately i am one to associate jessie and al sharpton together as black figures whom i feel love the limelight more than the cause. my view is an ignorant one, for many of the matters jesse speaks of i listen with a deaf ear, and though he may have many titles under his belt, i feel as though he isnt respected by the majority of blacks, and i feel whites like him around because a more appealing, commanding minority leader would be too threatening of an individual for whites to control. “so let michael’s uncle represent them black folks. hah.”

]]> By: Kim K http://ifyandthem.com/2008/08/17/has-rev-jesse-jackson-castrated-his-future-impact/#comment-4 Kim K Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:33:05 +0000 http://ifyandthem.wordpress.com/?p=9#comment-4 Where do I begin regarding the great Jesse Jackson. Let me take the advice of my elders and accentuate the positive first. Jesse's importance and relevance to the struggle for equality and justice over the years can't be denied. Honestly, I believe that had it not been for Jesse's unsuccessful runs for the Democratic nomination, Obama may not have garnered the success that he has in the last year. As a black woman, I appreciate Jesse's contributions, but acknowledge that, today, there are some problems with his leadership. The infamous "cut his n**s" comment, in my opinion, was a direct result of the "Ouch Obama stepped on my toes with that one" syndrome. See, only days before Jesse wanted to end all possibility that Barack and Michelle could ever reproduce again, Jesse got his feelings hurt because of his unwillingness to voluntarily take care of his latest reproduction. When Obama spoke about the need for black fathers to be at home and present in the lives of ALL of their children, I know the hair on the back of Jesse's neck had to rise as he thought about that child the he neglected until people found out about his "baby daddy" status. Let me sum this up. For me, a leader remains relevant by doing what he knows to be right even when no one is looking. Jesse's relevance for me is minimized by the fact that he didn't want to take care of his baby until the world found out that he was a baby daddy. Jesse's words when he thought no one was listening indicate to me that it is probably time for Jesse to take a vacation. Where do I begin regarding the great Jesse Jackson. Let me take the advice of my elders and accentuate the positive first. Jesse’s importance and relevance to the struggle for equality and justice over the years can’t be denied. Honestly, I believe that had it not been for Jesse’s unsuccessful runs for the Democratic nomination, Obama may not have garnered the success that he has in the last year. As a black woman, I appreciate Jesse’s contributions, but acknowledge that, today, there are some problems with his leadership.

The infamous “cut his n**s” comment, in my opinion, was a direct result of the “Ouch Obama stepped on my toes with that one” syndrome. See, only days before Jesse wanted to end all possibility that Barack and Michelle could ever reproduce again, Jesse got his feelings hurt because of his unwillingness to voluntarily take care of his latest reproduction. When Obama spoke about the need for black fathers to be at home and present in the lives of ALL of their children, I know the hair on the back of Jesse’s neck had to rise as he thought about that child the he neglected until people found out about his “baby daddy” status.

Let me sum this up. For me, a leader remains relevant by doing what he knows to be right even when no one is looking. Jesse’s relevance for me is minimized by the fact that he didn’t want to take care of his baby until the world found out that he was a baby daddy. Jesse’s words when he thought no one was listening indicate to me that it is probably time for Jesse to take a vacation.

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