From now on, the Rev. Jesse Jackson will just be Jesse Jackson to me. No title needed.
After his unChristian-like comments about what he'd like to do to Sen. Barack Obama, I'm questioning Jackson's walk with God.
Jackson, after an interview on FOXNews, thought the microphones were off when he said to Reed Tuckson of the UnitedHealth Group that the Democratic presidential candidate's been talking down to blacks on the faith-based issues. Then Jackson said, "I want to cut his nuts off."
Is Jackson's hatred for Obama really so strong that he wants to mutilate him? Some may argue that Jackson's comments were just an expression, but what would move a supposed reverend to use such wrathful words?
Jackson apologized to Obama. But was Jackson sorry for his crassness or that he got caught? And even if Jackson truly wants to cut off Obama's privates, why would he say that with a mic pinned to his lapel? Jackson should be media savvy enough to know that just because the producer says you're not on the air, that unless you're out of the building, there's still a chance you could be heard by the public.
Jackson not only embarrassed himself, but his son, who publically chastised his father, using the senior's words against him. Jackson Jr. told his father to leave Obama alone and "keep hope alive."
Some politicos said that Jackson is jealous of Obama's success. Jackson ran an unsuccessful bid for president in 1988. Jackson may also feel left out because Obama hasn't asked Jackson, who endorsed the senator, to take a role in his campaign.
Whether Jackson is feeling slighted or not, there was no need for his comments. Hopefully Jackson's learned a simple lesson from his faux paux: If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.
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I went to the barber today and Jesse was the hot topic. I've never raised my voice in the shop until today. My point had to be made, and it was - even to the loud mouth barber in the last chair.
Jesse's comment was inexcusable for someone who calls himself a reverend, a man who has been in front of a camera as many time as he has, or any black man who claims to speak for the rest of us black folks.
If there were ever a time to call for a man to hang it up, I believe that time has come.
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