By Cheri Thomas
If you were watching Obama's first speech as President-Elect, live from Grant Park in Chicago, then you probably
saw Jesse Jackson Sr. crying big tears at the sight of the first black President of the United States of America.
First, let me say that I do not profess to know why Jesse Jackson was so emotional. According to a recent interview, Jesse says that he became emotional thinking of all of the people in the struggle who were not there to witness that moment.
I don't doubt that Jesse's reflection on how far blacks in this nation have come made him emotional. It made me emotional too. However, what I take issue with is the hypocrisy of Jesse's recent inappropriate backbiting and hateful comments during a hot mic slip-up on Fox News and him standing there crying. I cannot blame others for questioning why Jesse was crying.
My respect for Jesse Jackson, Sr. has steadily decreased as he as made it clear that he is little more than a media whore who loves the spotlight. However, my respect for Jesse hit an all time low when he showed his true colors by suggesting that he wanted to essentially castrate Obama during the slip-up on Fox news.
If you were watching Obama's first speech as President-Elect, live from Grant Park in Chicago, then you probably
saw Jesse Jackson Sr. crying big tears at the sight of the first black President of the United States of America.First, let me say that I do not profess to know why Jesse Jackson was so emotional. According to a recent interview, Jesse says that he became emotional thinking of all of the people in the struggle who were not there to witness that moment.
I don't doubt that Jesse's reflection on how far blacks in this nation have come made him emotional. It made me emotional too. However, what I take issue with is the hypocrisy of Jesse's recent inappropriate backbiting and hateful comments during a hot mic slip-up on Fox News and him standing there crying. I cannot blame others for questioning why Jesse was crying.
My respect for Jesse Jackson, Sr. has steadily decreased as he as made it clear that he is little more than a media whore who loves the spotlight. However, my respect for Jesse hit an all time low when he showed his true colors by suggesting that he wanted to essentially castrate Obama during the slip-up on Fox news.
Let's take a closer look at why Jesse was pissed off with Obama. Jesse was pissed with Obama because he essentially circumvented the black political establishment and didn't ask their permission to run for President. Jesse feels that he is the mouthpiece for black America, and who is this Obama to come and inspire "his" people without asking Jesse's permission.
One of the things I love about Obama is that he understood that change wasn't going to happen by waiting for Jackson and his cronies to ordain that it should be so. In many ways these old fashioned, so-called black leaders are part of the problem. The day has come and gone when black people need one mouth piece to speak for the community.
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Dear Jesse Jackson,
Rather than celebrating the dawn of a new day for black people in this country, you worked to undermine Obama throughout the campaign; saying one thing, yet doing another. You have consistently put yourself before the cause.
Mr Jackson, Obama realized one thing that makes him far more relevant that you. Obama realized that this was not about him, but rather about the people that he works to serve. Among his greatest attributes is his transparency. You would be well-served to to take notice of this and modify your own behavior appropriately if you expect to help the cause in the future.
My advice to you? Please be willing to show up, even if the TV cameras do not. Please be willing to step aside if need be. Please be willing to roll your sleeves up and get the job don, even when nobody is watching. Please try to put your ego aside for the greater good. Ultimately, please redeem yourself from your previous actions. I forgive you for your transgressions against the community you profess to serve.
In the end, I don't know what your tears were all about, and in many ways it's irrelevant. However, if you truly want to help the black community, then let your actions henceforth show it.
Respectfully,
Cheri
One of the things I love about Obama is that he understood that change wasn't going to happen by waiting for Jackson and his cronies to ordain that it should be so. In many ways these old fashioned, so-called black leaders are part of the problem. The day has come and gone when black people need one mouth piece to speak for the community.
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Dear Jesse Jackson,
Rather than celebrating the dawn of a new day for black people in this country, you worked to undermine Obama throughout the campaign; saying one thing, yet doing another. You have consistently put yourself before the cause.
Mr Jackson, Obama realized one thing that makes him far more relevant that you. Obama realized that this was not about him, but rather about the people that he works to serve. Among his greatest attributes is his transparency. You would be well-served to to take notice of this and modify your own behavior appropriately if you expect to help the cause in the future.
My advice to you? Please be willing to show up, even if the TV cameras do not. Please be willing to step aside if need be. Please be willing to roll your sleeves up and get the job don, even when nobody is watching. Please try to put your ego aside for the greater good. Ultimately, please redeem yourself from your previous actions. I forgive you for your transgressions against the community you profess to serve.
In the end, I don't know what your tears were all about, and in many ways it's irrelevant. However, if you truly want to help the black community, then let your actions henceforth show it.
Respectfully,
Cheri
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