What else Jesse Jackson said when he slammed Barack Obama

The mystery has been cleared up about what else Jesse Jackson said last week when he made his crude remarks about Barack Obama.

The previously unreported comment, disclosed Wednesday morning by the TVNewser blog, was:

“Barack ... he’s talking down to black people ... telling [black people] how to behave.” Only Jackson used the plural form of the “n-word,” not “black people,” in the second part of his comment.

Initially, the firestorm was over comments Jackson made to a guest before a July 6 interview on "Fox & Friends."

The civil rights leader whispered that Obama was "talking down to black people" and that Jackson wanted to "cut his nuts off."

The comments went unnoticed in the control room, Fox News said. But, as reported by The Times’ Matea Gold in a story published Friday, an employee working the overnight shift transcribed the tape, and the remarks that first caused the stir were reported several days later on Fox’s "The O’Reilly Factor." Then, as The Ticket reported, there was a controversy over exactly what Jackson said he wanted to do.

At the time, host Bill O’Reilly told viewers the network had decided to air only portions of what Jackson had said, adding there was "more damaging" material, too. That gave rise to rumors that Jackson had used the “n word” –- and aimed it directly at Obama.

In a Wednesday afternoon interview with fellow Fox host Shepard Smith, O’Reilly said he had withheld the “n-word” remark because, “I’m not in the business of creating some kind of controversy that’s not relevant to the general subject -- one civil rights leader disparaging another over policy.”

But why did O’Reilly mention in the first place that he had “more damaging” material?

In a one-sentence statement offered as a reply, O’Reilly said Wednesday: “We tell the audience the full breadth of everything we report on.” There was no elaboration on why the “full breadth” didn’t include the actual comment.

As for how the “n-word” comment eventually got out, O’Reilly told Smith that “some weasel leaked it to the Internet.”

-- Stuart Silverstien

Comments

[Scootmandubious]

All I can say regarding Mr. O' Reilly is that thank God we no longer hear him using the 'l' word.

That word, of course, being 'loofah.'

[pacificGatePost]

OBAMA WILL HAVE DIFFICULTY MEETING EXPECTATIONS, EVEN HIS OWN ---

Obama’s impossible road ahead:

http://pacificgatepost.blogspot.com/2008/07/why-obama-will-win-but-cant-deliver.html

[Najee Ali]

Talk about hypocrite. I was at the press conference when Jackson denouced comedian Michael Richards B.K.A...for using the N-Word. And then launced a national ban on using the N -word. What a joke. He owes Black America an apology for the hypocrisy

[DrTom]

Let me try and understand this. Jesse Jackson uses a racially disparaging word that is caught on tape in a television studio, and it's O'Reilly's fault for mentioning that a disparaging comment was even made? Is there nothing wrong with what Jackson actually said? Doesn't this provide just the slightest insight into the shallowness of his soul?

[Me]

Yeah, the "weasel" that leaked it was probably O'Reilly himself. Or more likely a surrogate, such Bill-O's probably not technologically sound enough to carry out the deed.

[Cut Your Own Off]

Jackson is a racist and O'Reilly is a liar. Not really news to anyone.

[gaypastor]

Posted by Najee Ali: [Obama] owes Black America an apology for the hypocrisy!

Amen! Amen!

[MissClarity]

It's good to reveal the whole quote so people can weigh in on it in whole instead in part. When Cosby first spoke to his brothers concerning their responsibilities I thought it very caring. When I heard Obama speak to his brothers I thought is very caring. When Jackson heard these great men speak so caringly with tough love he knows that he falls into the category of brother who needs to get the caring manhood message and so he called himself a n__er because he knows he lives in a class house. Someone with values, morals, dignity, and the grace of God that passes all understanding is a better example and and the words spoken carry with it the truth that the very spirit of man identifies with and can model themselves. God bless the man who doesn't blackmail busines but instead works at supporting the best in us all. Obama's daughters are blessed with a wonderful father and soon he will be the Presidential Papa of us all. Thank you for his courage because the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and Obama definitely is an experiential example for us all. He has years to mature and he has a real gooooooood start and gives of it freely to us all.

[John_Judge]

I have just been reading Volume II of America, the Last Best Hope, by William J. Bennett. The book includes a quote from from Alice Roosevelt Longeworth, which seems quite apt here. Alice, in commenting on President Warren Harding, said:

Harding was not a bad man. He was just a slob.

That description fits Jesse to a T.

John Judge
Alameda, CA 94602

Quote from page 69 of trade paperback (C) 2007

[Concerned Citizen]

What I don't understand is why we continue pay attention to and continue supporting politicians and the media. It's easily evident that none of these classes of individuals even know what they are doing. We frequently see how disingenuous every one of these persons are. The fact that they all have a public persona and an alternate private (often disgusting) persona should be enough evidence that they are all a bunch of morons. They only thing they are good at is selling themselves to us dopes again and again.

If you hear popular politicians and media personalities from both sides of the aisle ridiculing a particular politician, then that person is probably genuine and honest.

[p j jackson]

I think its hilarious that somehow this falls back on OReilly - Maybe Jesse needs to learn how to keep his mouth shut - he is a buffoon

[steve]

Interesting, this story turned into being about O'Reilly, not the pertinent issue...

[eSPO]

The kids talk a little "street talk" now and again. No big..
Jesse and Barack are over it.

[MissClarity]

After hearing Jacksons comment in full I'm reminded of a saying we have in the South and once again it has been proven. That saying is "A Fox smells his own hole first." It's a very important and true unit of measure.

[Will D.]

Prediction- Obama's campaign will rise above the fear and hatred being thrown around. I believe he will be one of the greatest presidents this country has ever seen.

[samwhatam]

Jesse Jackson is not calling Obama a "n-word". Conversely, he is accusing Barak Obama of calling irresponsible American black people "n***ers". Obama is half white, with a Kenyan father who is descended from Sudanese and Somali Arabs. BHO is no more a "n-word" than Anwar Sadat

[greg gregory]

What's O'reilly got to do with this? He didn't say it. the blame is squarely on JJ. Period. Once again, let's blame everyone else other than the real culprit.

[ken]

It is OK for Blacks to use the N word, and its OK for them to complain if anyone says anything bad about Blacks, its their culture. I don't think Jessie Jackson will be the King of Black people anymore and we probably won't hear from him very much any more so it is a win win for everyone. I am also tired of people saying we are racisits if we don't vote for Obama, why can't people have an opinon and just not like the guy for who he is, more than half the democrates voted for Clinton in the primary does that make all them racisits? The media loves to fuel racisim and should be blamed for the division between blacks and the rest of the population. Not once have I heard what black people are upset about and what would make them happy, the closest think was reperations for slavery. I know there are a lot of things white people would like to see black people change; reduce crime, drug usasage, teenage pregnancy, high school drop outs, driving slow in the left lane, and last but not least being so racisist!

[Benjamin]

"In a Wednesday afternoon interview with fellow Fox host Shepard Smith, O’Reilly said he had withheld the “n-word” remark because, “I’m not in the business of creating some kind of controversy that’s not relevant to the general subject -- one civil rights leader disparaging another over policy.”"

Yeah, the big story isn't that a civil rights leader used the N word, nooooo, it's what he said about Obama. Bill is like the rest of the mainstream republican party, intellectually bankrupt and clueless that everybody but their own little fringe clique can see what their true motivations are no matter how they spin it. O'reilly chose to focus on the portion that he hoped would damage Obama and of course it backfired as it only underscored how much more mainstream Obama is compared to true leftists like Jackson.

If O'reilly had any journalistic integrity, he would have reported the whole thing and not tried to steer the story in the direction he wanted it to go. And look how sad that is too, blatantly tried to paint Obama as a civil rights leader. I wonder if Bill O'Reilly considers every black politician to be "civil rights leaders"?

[Harvey Shepperd]

..much ado about much ado about much ado about nothing.

[greg gregory]

What's O'reilly got to do with it? I thought JJ said these things. Once again We are willing to give someone a walk and blame someone else. Remember the jj and bho creed: 1. never except responsibility. 2. it's not their fault. and 3. they are a victim, learn it, love, live it!

[Larry W]

All this ‘n_ _ _er’ talk shows is that blacks are racist but want to blame it all on the whites- who, incidentally, are the ones who set black folks free (would the blacks have done such for the whites if the position were reversed? Very doubtful). Talk about a bunch of hypocrites! I'm not sure who is worse, the liberals or the big-mouthed, racist, black civil rights activist..uh..I mean leaders.

[dm]

Please, if anyone thinks they have the right (such as Jesse Jackson or anyone of black ancesty) to use the "negro" word, they are mistaken. There is no such thing as saying, "Well, blacks use it as a term of endearment among one another," but disallow its use among anything other group (such as whites). If it is wrong to use it among whites, it is wrong to use it among ANY racial group; black, wihite, yellow, brown, etc. The real racemongers are the blacks that think only THEY can use the "N" word, any any one else is not allowed to do so.

[Dave]

>Only Jackson used the plural form of the “n-word,” not “black people,” in the second part of his comment.

I've got it.. The word is "niggers", right? Such bold reporting.

[Schratboy]

Really, Jesse Jackson is not worth the fuss. Like a moth to flame, Jackson usually exploits the media attention to make money.

[Dramaticlookcat]

I used to work in a t.v. news studio. I sincerely doubt we would have used that tape unless Jesse Jackson were running for office.

I feel sorry for Jesse Jackson. He's such a damaged man. Even his son denounced him.

[Earl Ofari Hutchinson]

Jess Jackson committed two serious offenses in casually and recklessly using the word. Though he didn’t call Obama the word, by knocking him (“cut off his n…ts”) and tossing in the word to describe blacks who Obama allegedly offended, Obama by inference became an N… too. Jackson’s bigger offense was his tar of blacks with the word. If a white celebrity, personality or politician slandered and disrespected blacks with the word, guess who would be the first person to charge the barricades demanding their head.
Jesse has taken a much deserved hit for his intemperate personal rap of Obama. Now he should take an even bigger hit for his far worse racial rap of blacks and in the process himself.
Earl Ofari Hutchinson is an author and political analyst. His new book is The Ethnic Presidency: How Race Decides the Race to the White House (Middle Passage Press, February 2008).

[Confused]

Wasn't the n-word "nuts"?

[Mark Wilden]

> O’Reilly said he had withheld the “n-word” remark
> because, “I’m not in the business of creating some kind
> of controversy that’s not relevant to the general subject --
> one civil rights leader disparaging another over policy.”

To a guy like O'Reilly, any black leader must be a "civil rights leader."

[bdpyk]

I never understand, why Americans (majority) consider Obama a black!!!!!!!! . I am an Asian Indian.

[bdpyk]

I never understand, why Americans (majority) consider Obama a black!!!!!!!! . I am an Asian Indian.

[Isaiah117]

In reading these comments I have to laugh. It is like people are blaming O'Rielly for what Jackson said. (As indicated by a previous poster.) HELLO...Jackson called another black man a derogatory name. If Jackson were white the NAACP would have been all over it. On top of all of that...Mr. Jackson is a suppose to be a Rev.

Sad sad sad day for Christians....

[bdpyk]

I never understand, why Americans (majority) consider Obama a black!!!!!!!! . I am an Asian Indian.

[Joe]

Everything is Bushs fault. I know this because I'm a worthless libtard from Colliephornia and that's how I feel. Even though I might be wrong, in my little world only feelings matter and facts are only relevant when they cert my lib agenda.

[sobelle]

the "rev" jackson has never worked a day's work in his life except to threaten ceo's "the rainbow" will boycott them if they don't support him and his "cause's".
does that mean to also "support his illiget" kid's.
get a real job "rev" HAHAHA ! title a joke !!!
you do more harm for your race than anyone on this earth! lest "sharpton "

[Electress]

Let's follow the media hype:

It's a generational problem between Obama and Jackson.
No problem when Bernie Mac says we both live with two
HO's.........however, seems it was a big problem for Imus!

Got Fairness?

[Mike]

To Greg:

It is not OK for anyone to use the n-word, regardless of race. Do not mischaracterize the Black culture as complaining if anyone 'says something bad about them.'

Jesse Jackson is not the 'King of Black people'. There are people from every race that evaluate politicians and media figures against the morals and values that they stand for. The same standard goes for him. Some will like him, some won't.

The media plays its part in perpetuating racism, however it is the responsibility of each individual to choose how they view any other race. Don't simply blame the media.

Who says that 'Black people are upset?' Do not characterize an entire race off of your interactions or what you 'think' you see on the media. That is a very narrow and incorrect view.

It is silly to assume that any registered Democrat that did not vote for Barack Obama in the Democratic primary is a racist. That doesn't mean racism does not exist. There are people who actually evaluate a candidate for the positions they take.

Now what were you thinking when you wrote about things people want to see Black people change? The things you list are not limited to one race. Don not dare stereotype all Blacks with the issues that you list.

Lastly, there are racists in every race. Do not attempt to classify all Blacks as racists.

My take: The real issue here is what Jesse said, not how the quote is released. Jesse was clearly wrong in what he said and should be held accountable for that.

[Lynn]

Jesse Jackson owes AMERICA an apology. I am so sick of hearing BLACK AMERICA and AFRICAN AMERICANS. If people do not wish to be alienated then why do they call themselves "Black America", or "African-American"? My family is from England and we are not called "English Americans". What about those with German Heritage, do you think they would prefer to be called "German Americans"? When was the last time you heard of a Bavarian American? We are all Americans, and should be damn proud of it, no matter the color. or family origin. Are all black Americans from Africa? I think not, yet they are all "African Americans" if they are black. Ridiculous.

[Andrew Austin]

Any fair-minded person knows what Jesse means by this. Whites and blacks who blame black people from the problems of poverty, joblessness, crime, and violence see blacks as "niggers." Jackson is bringing big truth to the matter when he says that Obama is "telling niggers how to behave."

Remember when the brilliant comedian Bill Hicks, in protesting the acquittal in the Rodney King beating case, talked about officers "Coon," "Niggerhater," and "Keepdarkiedown?" It's called bitter sarcasm and it's commonplace among those who know the way white people and Uncle Toms think about black people.

Obama is engaging in racist attacks against the black community by blaming the conditions of blacks on black people, and, adding injury to insult, doing it in front of blacks in public so that whites can hear it and appreciate a black man saying what they wish they could say. They are rooting Obama on in his talk down to "niggers." Jesse is using the word in an anti-racist way, to shame those blacks who would treat other blacks like "niggers."

Now watch every white journalists and every black leader sucking up to Obama deliberately miss the point. Watch them warp the meaning of the word in this context - in reality, there's no ambiguity in Jesse's usage of the word - to wreck Jesse's legacy.

Part of killing civil rights off once and for all means destroying its leaders. The propagandists of the ruling elite are having a field day with this. They've been waiting for years to give Jesse both barrels.

Progressives, black and white, better wake up. 1984 is here. Now.

[woon chi choong]

The Whites have used the n-- word for centuries. Do they hold some kind of copyright? Why, on the other hand, has nobody said anything when Obama denounced his own pastor and quit his church? Maybe that's one of the issues bothering JJ. Remember those red-guards who denounced their own parents?

Simple Christian

[LBlucher]

When I initially saw the video last week, the part that stunned me was a REVEREND saying CUT HIS NUTS OFF. I was thinking, he doesn't sound like a man of God to me. Then, I flipped through the bible and came across far worse violence in the name of God than simply cutting off nuts. So, I suppose Jesse is in the right line of work after all. And, anyone who considers O'Reilly to be a journalist...please. He is simply a mouthpiece for a political party.

[eb]

Why is it the 'n' word? If we are to ever get to true open dialog, we must stop dancing around sensitive subjects. So say nigger or whatever else but for everyones sake let us all try to be real.

[Ric]

JJ got in trouble for calling NYC "hymietown" also, but I agree with greg gregory, what's Bill O'Reilly got to do with it?
BHO scares me, all he has is the gift of gab, and he has that fresh schoolboy look that has most of the women in this country gaga, elect this bozo and we're doomed.

[Wal Man]

Why does FOX even have this guy on? And they call both Jesse and Al "Reverend" like they were really Reverends. Plus, they trot these guys out every time someone does something "offensive" to speak for the so called "Black Community". Like we all hang out and vote together.

FOX is the only channel legitimizing these snake oil salesmen. They don't care a whit about the state of black people in America and for 30 years have parlyed their "Leader" status into a cozy and iligit living on the backs of people who work for a living and it's about time people realized it.

Then, when a bright, articulate and educated black man finally raises himself and through merit has a real chance at the presidency, they can't stand it! What a jerk Jesse is.

[mary]

As an African American, I am offended at Jesse Jackson, first and foremost if it would have been anyone else who used some of the terms he used, he would be marching and protesting.Secondly, I do not have a problem with O'Reilly or Fox News exposing him for what he is worth (nothing). The real problem is Jesse knows Fox is racist and bias and yet he goes on their to broadcast, he deserves whatever he gets.

I use to respect Jesse but his jealousy is outweighing his common sense, Jesse does not speak for all things black and he stated that black leaders was upset about Obama's statements at the Church. I would dispute the accuracy of his statement, I as an African American woman, who raised two kids with an absent father appreciated Obama's comments. I respect Senator Obama irregardless of what anyone says and will continue to support him in whatever capacity he serves. I would just hope these black so call leaders (self defined) get out of the way. I for the first time agree with Najee Ali, if you are not going to help Obama then get out of his way!

[Dem now Ind]

Obama and Jackson both think they can say whatever they want and then take no resonsibility for saying it.

[vic]

Jesse Jackson is old news now, if anyone is to be blame
for keeping black American down it Jesse, he wants the blacks to stay dependent on welfare and government programs, it time for the Blacks to dump Jesse and listen to someone to give them hope GO Obama

[John]

Obama really does pick some winners of pastors. One uses the term GD from the pulpit, and Jessie Jackson wants to cut his nuts off. and uses the "N" word. Whos is Obama's VP going to be? "P Diddy?"

[mamahall]

First of all, who in the world is Jesse Jackson to have anything to say about anything? I do not care for Obama, but, good 'old Jesse always has to have his 2 cents put in!!! He is a disgrace to all the wonderful pastors out doing Gods work!!! He is an embassassment to his "calling", and I say that "tongue in cheek"..Get a life, Jesse, and wash your mouth out!!!

[Bubba Bob]

Said countless Bill-O fanbois: "What's O'reilly got to do with this?"

This is a tough concept to grasp for those of you who are being manipulated, but... you are being manipulated. That is the essence of Fox and Bill-O's role in this spectacle.

You see, Fox had TWO good clips to use in their efforts to malign both Jackson and Obama... There is no reason why they couldn't have released them both at the same time, except that if they did, they would now be out of ammunition and the story would have blown over. By holding off on releasing one of the clips, they could wait until the story is almost dead and gone from the public consciousness and then revive it in almost full force by "leaking" the second part of Jackson's statement.

Expect this sort of pattern every time someone Fox doesn't like is recorded by Fox saying something stupid. It will work like this: Parse the stupid comment into "juicy bits". Use one of the juicy bits to build a sensational story, then leak the rest one at a time whenever it seems that the issue is losing the public's interest. The morons that regularly watch Fox will react to the drama with false indignation, and the uproar will snare a few more people who are otherwise sound of reason.

That, fanboi, is what Bill-O has to do with this.

[NinaK]

What has happened with Mr. O'Reilly? A few years ago he was my favorate commentator, but as time has gone by he is no longer the same person. Cynicism maybe? I used to see him as a straight shooter. Mr. Oreilly, I am sad to see the Oreilly I knew is fast fading.

As far as Jesse Jackson, he appears to be living a hypocritical life. I never cared for mr. Jackson, seems he is into everybody's business. Look how deep he and Sharpton got involved with the False charges against the young men from Duke University. Since the supposed victim was black, they decided her whole speil was the truth and they were agitating the folks in Dunbar and the college. That prosecutor was criminal!! Looks like greed for power got in his way! Anyway, Jesse Jackson should retire and reflect on his two-sided life. He fathered a child out of wedlock too, didn't he? Perhaps Senator Obama's message hit to close to him for comfort. Still, he, Jesse Jackson, of all people, should know better than to use this disparaging word! Most especially since he disapproved of work and made it a "not to use" word. Me sees a dark heart and a forked tongue.

[whatintheworld...]

Wow, JJ is at it again with comments out of place. The old civil rights leader has not progressed. He is still living in the past. Presidential Hopeful Senator Obama and his wife bring a new image on the political scene. JJ would like to be in Senator Obama's shoes but he is not. JJ is a poor sport when it comes to politics. Especially now, that Senator Obama has an opportunity to show the world what this country has to offer. OPPORTUNITY. I would suggest everyone to read the 1852 speach by Frederick Douglas "The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro". It is long but solid meat and once done reading it you get a different view of America. You will then say, now I know why we still have trouble with Iraq and difficulty accepting Senator Obama as president.

[nealkas]

First, I plan to vote for Obama.

Second, poorly put as it was, JJ spoke for a definite segment of the black voters that find Obama to be a tad...sanctimonious, perhaps.

I think to some degree this is also what turns off some white voters.

I do not find him particularly empathetic or sympathetic to anyone. And when he tries for humility, he sounds totally insincere.

I do feel both he and his wife have an air of "ain't we great and smart and wonderful" that can set my teeth on edge.

Sort of a 'preciousness' that the Oval office will kick out of him soon enough.

I only pray they are as clean as they portray themselves.
If not, they won't have a friend left in the world.

I am certain there is none of the paranoid crap, but if any shady ladies or finance deals come out...it will be ugly.

[Mr. G]

I think that the future of Black America is in serious trouble when we have a Rev. who marched with MLK Jr. not only using the N word(by the way how old are we people?). But also Appearing to try to derail Obama's run for president.
Obama may not be the choice for all black people, but the question is... Has ANY president been the choice for all black people.
What are we(as african americans) afraid of?
Lets(all of us) focus on the issues that are really important to each of us. Then like make our choice based on that.

[Patricia]

Hey Ken:
You are hilarious with your particular type of hypocrisy.Specifically, What African Americans have told you that you are a racist if you dont vote for Barack Obama? And I dont think that the media is the only one fueling racism because you are doing a pretty good job of feuling racism yourself., when you say that white people want to see African Americans reduce crime, drug usage, teen presgnancy, high school dropouts and being racist. That whole statement is wrought with racism and insinuations that African Americans are the only people who commit crimes, use drugs, experience teen pregnancy, and have high school drop outs. For your information Ken, whites have problems with both legal and illegal drugs, commit serial killings and crimes, commit huge money forgeries, have teen pregnancies and high school drop outs. You see Ken, these are not exclusively African American problems, these are American problems. And you my friend a racist of the worst order.

[penny]

excellent comment benjamin. my first thought was why wouldn't o'reilly use all of it, degradation of anything liberal is the name of his game, after all. but it is very clear now, as you said, that the full comment would have focused the negative attention on jackson and cemented obama's place as a "good (unthreatening)black man" with views more in line with the "hardworking white american".

[Jim1]

Bill O'Reilly serves himself, period the end. At least Jesse Jackson has done SOME good during his lifetime, Bill O'Reilly has only caused harm. As far as Jackson's opinion of Obama, it's easy to see how Jackson came to the conclusion he did. Obama is an elitist, he reminds me alot of Mayor Bloomberg.

[afsa mukasa]

Why are all americans soooo interested in dissecting even the smallest of issues, and blowing it up sooo much that in most cases, the agenda is lost in translation? People!! Back to the main issues. The candidate is Obama. Yes, the world still cares who says what about the blacks... but not to the point where a generally NEGATIVE statement is observed for weeks on end, toping the scene, making all other issues seem secondary. Jackson's comments are just generally not welcome.. he is not a biggie. Not currently, not anymore. End of story. Now back to the campaign please....

[Griffin Anderson]

Many commentators seem totally clueless as to what Jackson meant, and are spouting loads of rubbish. Why the confusion?

If a labor leader were to say, "Management is talking down to the employees, telling the peons how to do their job," everyone would understand the speaker's implication: that management considers employees to be peons.

Jackson's statement is just as clear, whether we agree with it or not. Why the speculation? Why the scandal?

Have we become so hysterical about the "n-word" that it completely blacks out meaning wherever it is used? Or is the confusion manufactured by self-aggrandizing media mavens who desperately need to fill air time?

[Dee Dunni8ngton]

HOW COME JESSE JACKSON CAN SAY THE THINGS HE DID AND GET A FREE PASS? REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED TO IMAS? HE LOST HIS JOB OVER A COMMENT THAT WAS NOT AS BAD AS WHAT JACKSON SAID. IS FREE SPEECH ONLY FOR A CERTAIN GROUP OF PEOPLE? WHAT IS THIS COUNTRY COMING TO? ITS VERY SAD FOR WHAT USED TO BE A GREAT COUNTRY!
DEE

[Scott]

The "Reverend" Jesse Jackson has no place in teh public spotlight whatsoever!
He has proven time and time again that he is NOT a unifier. He's a divider!
"They say only time will tell if he's real or a mouthpiece from Hell."
He's a liar and a hypocrite and entirely too dangerous to be allowed on TV or radio.
Jesse Jackson hates white people and black people alike just as much as he hates God.
Politics and Politicians seriously suck today.
There is no honesty anywhere, especially from Bush and his administation.
The entire Administration should be arrested, tried, convicted and HANGED for High Treason!

[Fred Sanford]

It always makes me laugh how when you catch a black person being a racist, the rest of the 'folks' come to his aid and say 'much ado about nothing, its just street talk, Obama's children are blessed, etc'. It always makes me laugh when a white person says something like 'nappy headed ho's' and gets raked across the coals, branded a racist, Jesse Jackass and Al Sharptongue crawl out of the rocks and call for his banishment from the kingdom. Until black people realize this double standard, and hold ANYONE responsible for using the word 'nigger' then the word will continue to hold its power. If EVERYONE is able to street talk, shuck and jive and use the word nigga as a meaning of 'my freind' then the word loses its negative power and the world can move on. Heck, there was a guy in the news who used the word 'niggardly' wich has NOTHING to do with race and somehow he was branded a racist.

Lets brand Jesse Jackson a racist, lets make him step down from his position as a reverend and leader of the black rights group 'Rainbow Coalition' and send him out of town on a rail. I would add lets tar and feather him, but alas, I would probably be called a racist for saying that.

Fred Sandford

[VJ Machiavelli]

I guess "IGOD will have to take a bar of soap to Jesse's mouth and wash it clean.

VJ Machiavelli
http://www.vjmachiavelli.blogspot.com

[EZD]

Wow @ Ken...its pretty obvious to me Ken that you live in the Boondocks somewhere, where the only time you see black people is when its your shadow.

Your post is the most racist thing on this whole page, it figures though. From my experience in life the most racist people are usually the one's calling everybody else racist.

"King of Black people" How more ignorant can you get? How about you take a drive down from Simi Valley sometime and drive to MLK Jr. and Chrenshaw Blvd, ask my brothers and sisters what we really think of Jesse Jackson. I'll be the first to tell you he doesn't and hasn't spoken for the majority of Black America for sometime now. You know who speaks for us? The Najee Ali's, Tavis Smiley's, Barak Obama's, Jesse Jackson Jr.'s. The Sean Carters, Sean Combs, Tyler Perry's...these men our the leaders of this new generation of Black America.

But anyway let me get back to stopping crime and keeping young girls from having unprotected sex, that is my duty as a Black man after all.

[Skip]

Really doesn't matter - anyone in office now, anyone running for office - all idiots - no, we are the idiots - we let them run this zoo...

[aleks]

I'm only 26 . . . did people really use to care what Jesse Jackson thought? When and why?

[Pete]

A friend of mine used to tell his brothers and sisters (no, really, they were directly related to him by the same parents) that there are white niggers and there are black niggers, and that they (bros and sis) were neither. Good advice.
Here is some GREAT WISDOM for you: words_have_no_power_that_you_do_not_give_unto_them.
Words are simply organized sounds.

This story is simply a STORY. Jesse was simply being Jesse. SHEEEEESSSSHHH!!!!!

[Jack]

I am not going to comment on the remarks made my JJ, but I feel I need to respond to some of the remarks about OReily. I have seen him buy a house and anew wheelshairs for an entire family that has Muscular Dystrophy. He spearheaded the fundraiser and then covered everything that it did not cover. I would say that that would constitute not serving himself.

If this had happened on an other news station they would have done the same thing becasue this is how journalism works. You play bits and peices until people are bored of the story.

[Obvious]

Obvious, Jessie Jackson has shown his true COLORS. But, I don't think that any person that encourages marginalizing any minority can speak.

[C.C.]

I Think it's long over due.A leader in our society,steps up and ask's people to build a foundation, an effort to be better when no one is looking,too be nice,to make an effort to contribute,to be accountable,exercise personal discipline,stay within the boundaries.I'm white and i don't care who says it.I would have voted for hilary.As a world their our far too many of us self absorb in our ego's.When we demand someone to listen to what we have to say as if it's really inportant without tolerance and acceptance,we have found the disrespect we loathe in our selfs

[Michelle]

The story is: Jesse Jackson, a civil rights leader, saying the n-word, to another black man. So how did he become such a powerful black figure in America? Jackson says he supports Obama, but I doubt Jackson will acutally vote for him.

This is not the first but the second black community activist, with access to Obama, to talk shit about him (Rev. Wright). With more past examples, Is this a strange coincidence or does Obama surround himself with liars, scum, and nasty politicians? For a man who claims to have good judgement, he certainly has some questionable characters in his inner cirlce.

[Trevise]

BHO isn't black. Why is this point overlooked? How can an Arab represent black America? JJ is irrelevant - always has been, really. But calling BHO an "educated and articulate black man"? Does that make that nut in Iran one as well?

[Brian]

Jackson is doing more harm to his race than good, but I think what Jackson said is being taken out of context. He wasn't calling the people Obama was talking down to niggers. He used the phrase "telling niggers how to behave" sarcastically to make a point about how Obama's words came across when he was making comments on black fathers etc..
His words were poorly chosen, but still are being taken out of context in this instance.

[LBS]

OReily and Jackson have ZERO credibility with the American people - who are not racist. I am offended when I'm on a NYC bus and black teens call each other "niggers" - as they don't acknowledge it is a term originated from hatred and scorn. I'm offended when Jesse Jackson calls a man a "nigger." I'm offended when OReily plays PC and refuses to tell the American people Jackson used the word "nigger." You see non-racist Americans know that the word "nigger" is wrong and that whoever uses it must be exposed and shamed. To hide and protect a person who uses offensive speech is un-American. Isn't the USA a free thinking country? Aren’t Americans smart enough to listen and decide for themselves who is right and what is wrong? Further, saying an offensive word was used only heightens interest and fuels ratings. Here we have a financial interest in racist offences. Who needs Jackson and OReily? We have Barrack Hussein Obama and Michael Savage!!!

[a.n.]

while it's ridiculously idiotic that jackson didnt realize that he had a hot michrophone on him, i really don't see the story here. jackson didn't mean to spew vulgar language on the television, he was saying something privately that was picked up. people can't have their own thoughts? if he had purposefully spewed this stuff on tv, that'd be a story. and the fact that he used the n. word is hardly news. i think after decades of being the most important civil rights leader (and the fact that he is black) makes it a little different when he says it, then just about anyone else. rappers use that word all the time.

[Uncle Bug]

Once again, Jackson is part of the problem and not part of the solution. To his credit, he's consistent.

[chris miller]

Sure, cry cause Dog said it, but blacks (Or 1/4 blacks) can say whatever they want and have the moral high ground... When are the idiots in America going to see that for what it is... Obviously they'll never be happy even if the majority don't contribute and just take...

[Speaking the Truth]

If we are all to be perfectly honest about this situation....Obama is most definatly talking down to the blacks, but he hasn't left out that tone to many of the races. He is talking "down" to the hispanics, the whites etc.
If Obama followers haven't figured that out they are not listening. While so many are preaching the elations of Obama as president they must not be reading (on his website) what he has in store for you. If he should win this election we will all be slaves again. Slaves to the government. Half of what we inherrit will belong to the government, and our taxes are going to soar to unbelievable levels. Jackson's calling the kettle black is hilarious. He has been taking from the blacks for many years. Take a real hard look at what both of these men stand for. They are takers. Our choices are not great this election, either way we are screwed but I sure as heck want to leave something to my children and Obama says no, he wants it. I guess stuffing the matress will be coming back iin style.

[Marko]

Why are you guys laying blame on O'Reilly? He didnt say the N-bomb. I'm sure you people dont mention the journalist's name when Bush was caught talking on mic about Syria and Iran with Tony Blair.. nooo, thats not the same thing. GET REAL. Jesse Jackson is to blame, not a journalist.

[liberal media spinoff]

Funny how the liberal LA Times spins this in away that disctracts readers away from the real issue. The fact that JJ is a hypocrite.

[Anarcissie]

Why does anyone care what Jesse Jackson says? He is passé. Yes, O'Reilly can muck about and work him for the N-word. Congratulations.

[Thetimehascome]

Amazing how shortsighted and petty some of u are. Who cares about the important issues? Let's talk trash instead... this is what Republicons are all about... confusion and fear... same old, same old. This time it's going to be different... most people are sick of the deception... I don't care what polls say... look at how much ca$h is pulling into Obama's campaign :)

[Chris]

". . . one civil rights leader disparaging another over policy.”
Is Bill O’Reilly now defining Obama as a "civil rights" leader.

[b-line]

Jesse Jackson said the n word and all you pathetic losers trying to pin this on O’Reilly wont work because guess what? He said it!! Period!

What to have to say about that you racist lowlifes, the comments he made it to the light of day now!! You can but you can't hide!

Let it the whole world know the hypocrisy inherent in human nature, and not to coddle bad behavior like some imbeciles on the forum,

Shout it out! Shout it out! Shout it out! Using a word does not make one a RACIST!

[Arthur]

So let's see, "Some weasel" released the full transcript of Jackson's comments? Which weasel could that have been? Bill O'Reilly perhaps? Heck, he is the biggest weasel I know of, can you think of a more likely one? Oddly, O'Reilly may have spoken the truth...

The act of ambushing a guest on a show by broadcasting a clearly private conversation, whatever the character of that conversation, should tell everyone what sort of a "news" organization Fox is. A bit more like "Tattler Television" it would seem.

[pacificGatePost]

A good speech does not make a good leader.

http://pacificgatepost.blogspot.com/2008/07/why-obama-will-win-but-cant-deliver.html

[Harvey]

Mr. Jackson has been getting the benefit of the doubt by 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.

[K. Hoffer]

Uh, isn't this the same Jesse Jackson who, when he had high political asperations of his own 25 or so years ago, preach to his black constiuents that if they wanted a helping hand to "look at the ends of their wrists"? Wasn't he the origianl "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" man? Personally, I think the man (Jackson) may have just gone "over the deep end", owing to old age and decrepitude.

[Benita]

Andrew Austin your post was different while I don't agree with the post in it's entirely...I was happy to read another point of view. Andrew, thank you for your thoughful insight. For anyone who missed it read below:

Any fair-minded person knows what Jesse means by this. Whites and blacks who blame black people from the problems of poverty, joblessness, crime, and violence see blacks as "niggers." Jackson is bringing big truth to the matter when he says that Obama is "telling niggers how to behave."

Remember when the brilliant comedian Bill Hicks, in protesting the acquittal in the Rodney King beating case, talked about officers "Coon," "Niggerhater," and "Keepdarkiedown?" It's called bitter sarcasm and it's commonplace among those who know the way white people and Uncle Toms think about black people.

Obama is engaging in racist attacks against the black community by blaming the conditions of blacks on black people, and, adding injury to insult, doing it in front of blacks in public so that whites can hear it and appreciate a black man saying what they wish they could say. They are rooting Obama on in his talk down to "niggers." Jesse is using the word in an anti-racist way, to shame those blacks who would treat other blacks like "niggers."

Now watch every white journalists and every black leader sucking up to Obama deliberately miss the point. Watch them warp the meaning of the word in this context - in reality, there's no ambiguity in Jesse's usage of the word - to wreck Jesse's legacy.

Part of killing civil rights off once and for all means destroying its leaders. The propagandists of the ruling elite are having a field day with this. They've been waiting for years to give Jesse both barrels.

Progressives, black and white, better wake up. 1984 is here. Now.

Posted by: Andrew Austin | July 16, 2008 at 08:44 PM

[Lisabeth]

There are some Blacks who use the N-word in private conversation with each other, and it's no big deal. Don't some of the posters suspect Oreilly's motives? He is probably getting a good laugh. This was a chance to lash out at Jackson and many in this forum have taken the bait. Jackson has done many good things to advance poor people, and that shouldn't be diminished.