Hot Mic Catches Jesse Jackson Hammering Obama; Jackson Apologizes

Jesse Sr. is correct and I agree with the post of Haskins in this blog, we as black people have no underlying devotion to anyone or anybody. We change quicker than the weather and that is why our vote means very little and has little substance. Rev. Jackson told it like it is, and many black think because a man a 10% (or less) black in him that he is the answer to all of their problems. Wrong, Obama is a elitist and raised white. He then realized some in the white community didnt accept him at an early age and sought out the SOuth Side of Chicago strictly for Political Gain. I aint mad at him but call it what it is. A opportunist looking for a way. A great speaker, but look closely at his RECORD black people and visit or review the area of Springfield he represented. ANY LANDMARD APPRAISALS here. No, not one and many votes he refused to vote Yeah or NAy. THis is not a pattern of success and the people in his district will tell much is still the same. Sure he is an inspirational speaker, that is all we have seen. We have yet to see any action to back up those words and just yesterday all of the Black People were calling Bill CLinton our first black president, You guys are a HYPOCRISY!! and hilarious.

Jesse Jackson, Andrew Young, John Lewis are all relics of the past..who rode on MLK Jr. coattails and who's day is up..the sun is setting, take a bow and exit the stage.. Let the new politics and leadership take over.. pat on the back.. good job..bye bye

Jackson calls himself a man of hope. Who responds to another person's opinions by saying "I wanna cut his #### off"?

Even more ludicrous is within Jackson's apology/statement..."In this case, my error was responding to a question before a live mic."

WRONG!!!!

It is the content of what you said that is important not merely the fact you said it to a live mic.

This is proof enough that Jesse Jackson should no longer have a mic to throw this type of babel at.

I apologize for the grammar errors, but I am passionate about this. I am tired of the whinning. I watched the Clintons go from being friends of Black Pleople to being racist in a matter of weeks. The media made it seem like everything they said was racist. If we are going to be political, we have to get smater Black People, and really listen to what is being said and why. My goodness I have so much to say about this but I know I can't take up all the space.

Obama needs to give up. At this point I don't think the DNC is going to back him any way.

Obama has integrity and class, it's great that he's taking absent fathers to task.

Thumbs down on Jackson, for crying out loud he is supposed to be a Reverend and a moral compass for the community. The Obama family wins that position hands down and Jackson is just resentful at this demotion in stature.

Looks like Jesse & Al might be upset with The Great Obamalarky because if he is elected their victim gigs will be finished. But the question is, what will happen to all of that white guilt....????? DNC stop this embarassing Obama drama now at the convention - there is still time!!!!!!!!

I think that Rev Jackson should stick by his comment. I am a democrate, black woman, and closer to 50 than 40. I told my family last year that Obama was arrogant against black people. I said this after listening to his answers to some questions. If he wasn't for men like Jessie Jackson, Obama would not be where he is today. So we should not dismiss is contribution to America. I know a lot of Black people that wanted Hillary but are scared to say it, because of the pressure for all Blacks to be for Obama(John Lewis). Jessie said what I have though all along. Obama looks down on Blacks who have not made it. Yes we should take care of our children and keep out families togather. I don't know the tone of his comments but what I hear sometimes is belittling. When he made those comment is San Fransico about people hanging on to their guns and religion it all ties in, and hushed up by the media. I wanted the first woman or black man, but now I just want the best person to get us out of this mess.

OpusRooster, look at Jackson's past campaigns. He ran on a progressive platform that I think you'd approve of. And I agree, Nader is looking good.

HOORAY,for Obama.You is handling things very well,don't mine what people say about you ,you are a wonderful person,daddy,husband.We admire you highly.Jesse sit back to see another one of Dr. Martin Luther King dreams come true

Rev. Jackson is at the Black Expo today in Indpls. He is a poor role model for the Black community. In fact his actions are not what is expected of a minister! His even thinking the crude remarks is bad enough....but to he say them on an open mike--is inexcusable! His moral character does not stand scrutiny as well. Why doesn't he realize he is a "has been"?

I couldn't agree with Tommy Thompson more. Read his comments now. The number one problem infecting the black community is absentee fathers, and any message to the contrary is just a distraction from the real solution of parental responsibility. Thank God Obama is pushing that agenda instead of the self-destructive one pushed by Jackson and his croneys who thrive on racism, unrest, and intolerance. We don't need people like Jesse leading the black community. Please step down and let the intellegent, problem solving, truth telling Obama take the stand.

Jesse Jackson for once in his life has spoken the truth. Hmmm, it appears miraculous things do occur. Still, it does not change the fact that Jesse Jackson is a cad and an idiot.

Barack Obama is a user. He has and will use anyone to get what he wants, then he discards them when they are no longer useful to him. Barack Obama is a very dangerous fellow.

Ralph Nader is looking great from my perspective.

Let's get this straight. A somewhat privledged guy who was an illegitimate,absentee father is critcizing another guy who says fathers must take personal responsibility saying it's really the government's fault? Jesse Jackson, Sr. despite his ethnic backround, has had many more privledges (and money) than the average lower middle-class American, black, white, brown or whatever color, is just as guilty of being an absentee father as any guy in the projects. He has the gall to say Obama who is urging personal responsibility as a way to lift up the African-American community (as well as any other lower middle-class community a nasty name?? Sorry Jesse, Obama is correct right along with Bill Cosby. Quit urging victimhood on people. You are not doing anyone any favors.

The "softball" interview this morning by liberal Cuomo was insulting. No hard questions just fawning over him and letting him filibuster the time. If this were a white republican it would have been bloody. No hammering about what he said. If he didn't believe what he said, why did he say it? No questions like this at all. "News" my butt!!! The pandering was in full swing at ABC this morning.

Of course Jackson would complain about Obama's comments. After all, he fairly recently fathered a daughter outside of his marriage. I expect Jackson to say EXACTLY what he did.

Press on Obama. We need children taken care of and support from the fathers to help with the upbringing of children across this country. It is a disgrace how these sperm donors act and they do need better assistance with correcting the problem. Jail is not the answer. OBAMA 08

Why would ANYONE say anything not appropriate with a microphone live or otherwise strapped to them? Jesse Jackson is a seasoned politician and knows the game. His remarks seemed out of place even to the person sitting next to him. What were the two of them discussing before Jesse spoke those ridiculous words? Jackson fathered a child out of wedlock and he speaks of the removal of someone's testicles? The man continues to be a disgrace to his family, his organization, and to the Black community. He got what he wanted - fifteen minutes more.

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Jackson is an irrelevant, mean-spirited, fool. Obama should have said exactly that.

I can't believe the softball questions Chris Cuomo delivered to Jesse Jackson. He practically apologized for the man before beginning the interview. He asked one question about the comments and then let Jackson pontificate about policies that needed to change. What a disappointment.