Jesse Jackson in Real Life
Greenville native
Greenville, S.C. native, Jesse Jackson was himself during a July 9 interview in Chicago with Dr. Reed Tuckson, a healthcare official. While thinking that the TV microphone was off, Jackson whispered castigating words against Democrat presidential nominee Barack Obama for "talking down" to black Americans.
During the interview, a microphone picked up the Reverend saying in part: "See, Barack, been,um, talkin' down to black people on this faith based [issue]. I want to cut his [male body part] off."
Jackson's venom?
Why is Jackson filled with hate when:
1) he's a very public minister of the Gospel;
2) the faith based initiative publicly supported by Obama would support his (Jackson's) charitable organizations;
3) his fellow black professing Christian leader (U.S. Sen. Obama) is talking about male responsibility in relationships;
4) Obama was speaking of responsible fatherhood for all ethnicities;
Victimization industry
As I've written in my previous articles about race and equality, "civil rights leaders," such as Jesse Jackson only grow when minority groups experience "victimization."
Victimization, money and irresponsibility
When other black leaders speak of black responsibility, including Bill Cosby, Juan Williams and now Obama speak positively on the issue, opportunists like Jackson get angry. He (Jackson), perhaps thinks, they are drying up my source of income--blaming the "white" system, blaming "white" America and blaming absolute and inherent inequalities.
Responsbility, truth and God
The truth is, minorites as myself, have a lot of responsibility for where we are. We have two hands, two feet, a mind and God given skills. With God, we do have hope and things can change especially if we have the will that is submitted to God's will. This country is sufficiently free for every legal citizen (and for many illegal aliens). There are opportunities galore in this free and abundant nation. So much freedom that it allows such charleton's as Jackson to thrive and gain tens of millions a year based on the suffering of other minorities. The real Jackson showed up on the interview, showing his real face.
Sharing the national spotlight
Though he has apologized since being caught on tape literally, Jackson was, is and continues to be simply jealous and petty. He has been on the top of the civil rights heap (even after fathering an illegitimate child), and now a new kid in-town (who isn't totally black in ethnicity and ideologically) is getting the national and media attention.
Obama over Jackson
With Obama in-town so to speak (from Chicago, in fact, Jackson's Rainbow Coalition's headquarters), Jackson is bumped out! As he said previous while running for president in the 1980s, he will be going from the "out house, the statehouse, to the White House). His dream of attaining the White House has dissipated but the nightmare of the media out house is coming to fruition. His rainbow may be crashing down. So now, maybe he will actually get a job that is outside of the protesting venue.
During the interview and with the microphone inadvertently left on, Jesse Jackson happened in real life.
Hope and Change
My hope is that Jackson will truly repent from all those years of cashing in the victimization of others. Though there is still racism in the hearts of many Americans, much of the system has been fixed. Jackson needs to change his tune so he can provide hope based on the Christian gospel.
Redemption and forgiveness
There can be redemption for many, including Jackson; the gift of forgiveness and freedom are available to all through faith in Christ. This biblical message flows from Moses to Abraham Lincoln to Booker T. Washington to Martin Luther King, Jr. to Jesse Jackson himself.
Your real thoughts?
Jul 12, 2008
Jul 4, 2008
4th of July Must Still Have Meaning
4th of July Must Still Have Meaning
As I watch the children wade in the kids' pool, the teens rock to the beat of Material Girl and the older adults dance to Boogie Oogie Oogie at the Weston pool in South Florida, I wonder if there is still meaning in the phrase Fourth of July.
International view
Many internationals in this Weston mega-pool with its water falls, giant hot tub and endless smoothies have experienced less freedom. Whether experiencing directly or indirectly (through their parents and grandparents), the people here have experienced fear and oppression. The Indian couple I met yesterday must have known about British constraints on Indian freedom in India in the early 1900s and the recent threat of radical Islam from neighboring Pakistan.
The parents' of the German girl that I played table tennis must still readily recall the communist menace in and around their country. The Jamaican and Guyanan that I met surely remembers that threat to freedom imposed on their country the last 50 years. The Filipina who I spoke with in the pool certainly remembers the days of martial law under President Marcos in the 1970s and 1980s.
The Philippines
Marcos' dictatorship was the reason why my family left while the borders were still open. Marcos' and his wife Imelda were like the John and Jacqueline Kennedy of our country--before they took over with the help of the military. Don't we know that freedom of fragile?
One year (1971) the Philippines was free; the next (1972) it was in chains. If we are not vigilant as free individuals, then oppression, even in the land of the free and home of the brave, can and will come.
History against freedom
Throughout history, freedom is the exception, not the rule. Under Roman rule, many were in servititude, if not slavery; under the Greeks, most live as serfs serving the wealthy patriarchs. Under the monarchy, communism and radical Islam, many women, children and families are under the threat of unjust edicts or terrororistic subjugation.
During this Fourth of July, remember that freedom is not free, the cost of liberty are lives lost. The march toward freedom many nationalities, particular by Filipinos was hard and long--against Spanish monarchical rule (1521-1898), against brutal Japanese oppression(1941-45), and against Marcos dictatorship (1972-1986). The Philippine government just yesterday survived a coup attemp. Know this: The force of history and fallen human nature is against freedom.
American freedom
I encourage you, specifically as Americans, that we renew our vow now: We "pledge [our] allegiance to the flag and to the United States of America, and to the Republic, for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." Freedom is not natural in this world; humans oppressing other human beings is the historical norm. Many Americans have felt oppression--remember British tyranny and American slavery.
The Spirit of freedom
Liberty is the work of the human spirit with God's spirit.
The Good Book states, "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."
So where there is spiritual, moral and political vigilance, there is freedom. Yes, during this holiday, enjoy the cool pool, good music and cold smoothies but remember that freedom is wrought from the furnace of human and divine determination.
E-mail me your response!
As I watch the children wade in the kids' pool, the teens rock to the beat of Material Girl and the older adults dance to Boogie Oogie Oogie at the Weston pool in South Florida, I wonder if there is still meaning in the phrase Fourth of July.
International view
Many internationals in this Weston mega-pool with its water falls, giant hot tub and endless smoothies have experienced less freedom. Whether experiencing directly or indirectly (through their parents and grandparents), the people here have experienced fear and oppression. The Indian couple I met yesterday must have known about British constraints on Indian freedom in India in the early 1900s and the recent threat of radical Islam from neighboring Pakistan.
The parents' of the German girl that I played table tennis must still readily recall the communist menace in and around their country. The Jamaican and Guyanan that I met surely remembers that threat to freedom imposed on their country the last 50 years. The Filipina who I spoke with in the pool certainly remembers the days of martial law under President Marcos in the 1970s and 1980s.
The Philippines
Marcos' dictatorship was the reason why my family left while the borders were still open. Marcos' and his wife Imelda were like the John and Jacqueline Kennedy of our country--before they took over with the help of the military. Don't we know that freedom of fragile?
One year (1971) the Philippines was free; the next (1972) it was in chains. If we are not vigilant as free individuals, then oppression, even in the land of the free and home of the brave, can and will come.
History against freedom
Throughout history, freedom is the exception, not the rule. Under Roman rule, many were in servititude, if not slavery; under the Greeks, most live as serfs serving the wealthy patriarchs. Under the monarchy, communism and radical Islam, many women, children and families are under the threat of unjust edicts or terrororistic subjugation.
During this Fourth of July, remember that freedom is not free, the cost of liberty are lives lost. The march toward freedom many nationalities, particular by Filipinos was hard and long--against Spanish monarchical rule (1521-1898), against brutal Japanese oppression(1941-45), and against Marcos dictatorship (1972-1986). The Philippine government just yesterday survived a coup attemp. Know this: The force of history and fallen human nature is against freedom.
American freedom
I encourage you, specifically as Americans, that we renew our vow now: We "pledge [our] allegiance to the flag and to the United States of America, and to the Republic, for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." Freedom is not natural in this world; humans oppressing other human beings is the historical norm. Many Americans have felt oppression--remember British tyranny and American slavery.
The Spirit of freedom
Liberty is the work of the human spirit with God's spirit.
The Good Book states, "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."
So where there is spiritual, moral and political vigilance, there is freedom. Yes, during this holiday, enjoy the cool pool, good music and cold smoothies but remember that freedom is wrought from the furnace of human and divine determination.
E-mail me your response!
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