Federal auditors have concluded the Rev. Al Sharpton's 2004 campaign owes the government nearly $500,000 for illegal donations and other financial improprieties.
The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that "civil rights activist" Al Sharpton has visited Troy Anthony Davis and has found the condemned man “surprisingly upbeat.” Says Sharpton:“If you have this kind of wide array of people who don’t agree on much, but who believe that clemency is needed in this case, that should impress upon [the Georgia State Pardons and Parole Board] to give him an
Politics makes for strange bedfellows. Edu-politics makes for surreal ones. Among the backers of the recently launched Education Equality Project are former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and the Rev. Al Sharpton. Launched a month ago by Sharpton and NYC Schools...
I imagine coming out of the closet is a sensitive and highly personal issue. And as a successful news anchor at the top of his game, Anderson Cooper may not want the extra attention he'd undoubtedly get should he ever decide to discuss his sexuality. But since Cooper's sexuality is the worst kept secret in Hollywood (though it was temporarily one-upped by that Wentz/Simpson baby) it is funny to
Mo'Kelly's been sending in requests and forwarding columns for YEARS in regards to Rev. Al Sharpton. You've seen the links, the articles, the many critiques.Interestingly enough, the request today received an IMMEDIATE response from Rachel Noerdlinger, VP of Communications for the National Action Network. You can be the judge as to its merit._______________From: RACHEL NOERDLINGER To: mokellyrep
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Let the record reflect, after ALL the articles written, insults hurled and criticisms levied over the years at "Rev. Sharpie," he's never challenged Mr. Mo'Kelly to a debate as to the validity of Mo'Kelly's criticisms. He's never accepted any request to be interviewed either.Duly noted...and is so noted by the public too.The following, as reported by EURWEB.com________________________ Rev.
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Rev. Al Sharpton is once again on the defensive after a New York Post article accused him of shaking down corporate CEOs through threats of boycotts.
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On Lil Wayne’s final song on Tha Carter III, Weezy F Baby takes a moment to direct a diss towards Rev Al Sharpton. On the Nina Simone sampled “DontGetIt,” Wayne explains why he doesn’t respect Sharpton with some poignant conversation.
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On Lil Wayne’s final song on Tha Carter III, Weezy F Baby takes a moment to direct a diss towards Rev Al Sharpton. On the Nina Simone sampled “DontGetIt,” Wayne explains why he doesn’t respect Sharpton with some poignant conversation.
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Rev. Al Sharpton responded to Lil’ Wayne’s comments in his song ‘Misunderstood’. His response is so bland and he needs to go back to acronym school cause his little S.O.A.P. thing is so dumb. I’ve met him before and all I can say is that he’s hella short and that perm is so dead. Actually, [...]
So much buffoonery, so little time.Who was the Buffoon of the Week and who just missed out? Let's take a look.BUFFOON ALSO-RANS: The California Supreme CourtThe Brave New Justices of the CSC ruled that gay marriage is not an oxymoron, but a legal right in California. By doing so, not only did the court overturn the laws of California and the will of the people, they overturned the collective wisdo
My people, mi gente...ok I had to throw this one up before hitting the street. Check out the controversy! From Current.tvE.G Radio, ExtravaGangsta Radio, supersize spanishfly of EG. Radio supersize spanishfly of Extravagangsta radio al sharpton says Lil Wayne ain't saying nothing Al sharpton vs Lil Wayne
My people, mi gente...This come by way of Sohh.com, here is a clip of David Banner speaking on Al Sharpton, now everyone knows that I am not the biggest fan of Senor Sharpton but I do give him props for standing alongside people who need his support such as Nicole Paultre-Bell but David Banner has some legitimate points. Check it out and let me know what you think?E.G Radio, ExtravaGangsta Radio,
According to a report from News 14 Carolina, the National Action Network, led by the Rev. Al Sharpton, met with Charlotte officials yesterday. The meetings were related to 21-year-old Aaron Winchester, who was killed in an officer-involved shooting over two weeks ago.Sharpton has gotten involved in the investigation as part of the NAN's 'Criminal Justice Initiative' which was "developed to combat
Al Sharpton has gone on record to applaud the National Action Network’s Decency Initiative for playing a role in motivating Nas to change his album title. As of May 19, Nasir confirmed his decision to change his "Nigger" album to Untitled. "Clearly, putting their focus and pressure on the companies and not engaging in a fruitless pursuit of chasing a never ending and ever changing roster of arti
Dr. Dre's former right hand man Bruce Williams claims that the Rev. Al Sharpton tried to extort both he and Dre. He allegedly threatened to march and protest against the label for using ill concieved words and degrading woman. He wanted them to pay 500 thousand dollars to a undisclosed charity. They gave Al 250 thousand dollars. Williams maintains that he helped Sharpton orchestrate and defuse
The Rev. Al Sharpton was officially announced as the first artist on Jay-Z's new label. The sharped tongue fiery rabble rouser has joined forces with one of Hip-hop's biggest stars. Sources say that the fit is perfect considering that he is hated by the N.Y.P.D and most white people for being so loud. Not since the late great Notorious B.I.G has New York seen such a big man with a flow to match
Tax officials have a message for Rev. Al Sharpton: pay up. The IRS has filed personal liens against Sharpton totaling nearly $1 million (the actual value of the lien as of last spring was $931,397). Sharpton also owes nearly $365,558 to the City of New York for unpaid personal income tax; his [...]
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TMZ.com: The Rev. Al Sharpton may need to reach further into his pockets to pay his debts. A whopping 1.5 mil!Government records obtained by the AP suggest that the...
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As Rev. Al Sharpton presses on with his crusade to have federal prosecutors look at the shooting death of Sean Bell, news has surfaced that he owes a whopping 1.5 million dollar in taxes from his...
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Oh man it doesn't get much better than this: Al Sharpton, the self-professed minister and so-called champion of civil rights, owes the federal government $1.5 million in back taxes, the AP reports after an extensive investigation into his records. You have to read this one if you're a fan of Sharpton as I am. Click here for the story.
Between DMX and Rev. Sharpie...Mo'Kelly is worn out with these fools. Seeing how they both were arrested this week, Mo'Kelly can't churn out the reports fast enough. Now that the city of New York is back to normal in a traffic sense and the media has moved on from Sean Bell...Rev. Sharpie can get back to the "business" of defrauding Black people and the government.With any luck he'll end up in a cell in between Wesley Snipes and Ron Isley.SOURCERELATED:Rev. Al to replace Bob Barker on The Price is RightRev. Al 'Threatens' to Run (Again)The Mo'Kelly Report is an entertainment journal with a political slant; published weekly at www.eurweb.com. It is meant to inform, infuse and incite meaningful discourse...as well as entertain. The Mo’Kelly Report is syndicated by Newstex and Blogburst.
It's about time! Just kidding, but Sharpton was arrested after protesting with hundreds the case of three detectives acquitted in a shooting incident (I don't know the details). Thankfully no gun play was involved, but he did stop traffic for an hour!Link - AP
Al Sharpton was arrested for civil disobedience in NYC this afternoon along with a group of about a dozen others including Nicole Paultre-Bell (Sean's fiancee) and the two surviving victims of the shooting Joseph Guzman and Trent Benefield.Sharpton was part of a group of hundreds who were protesting the acquittal of three New York City police detectives who fatally shot Sean Bell 50 times in 2006.
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The Rev. Al Sharpton and C. Vernon Mason, advisers to Tawana Brawley, and nine other demonstrators were arrested in Brooklyn yesterday evening after street protests that briefly blocked the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
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The Rev. Al Sharpton and C. Vernon Mason, advisers to Tawana Brawley, and nine other demonstrators were arrested in Brooklyn yesterday evening after street protests that briefly blocked the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
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As Pantera wrote earlier about the city wide protests happening, it was to my surprise to hear that during these protests Sean Bell's wife and Reverend Al Sharpton were arrested today. The Rev. Al Sharpton and Sean Bell's wife, Nicole Paultre Bell were arrested at the Brooklyn Bridge today as hundreds of demonstrators blocked traffic to protest the acquittals of three detectives in the 50-bullet shooting of an unarmed black man.E.G Radio, ExtravaGangsta Radio,
Reverend Al Sharpton has been arrested at the base of the Brooklyn Bridge in a protest of the recent acquittal of three NYPD officers involved in the shooting death of would-be groom Sean Bell.
The civil rights leader was among several people arrested Wednesday at a series of demonstrations calling for a federal investigation into the [...]
~Robert~Fox News just reported that Al 'the racist' Sharpton has been arrested!I say, Throw Away the key!Stay tuned for more info about this sad story! roflmaoUPDATE:The not so Rev. Al Sharpton was arrested at the Brooklyn Bridge today as he and hundreds of other racists morons blocked traffic to protest the acquittal of three detectives in the 50-bullet shooting. Read the full story from the AP HERE.......well, the PC version!
Reverend Al Sharpton is calling on citizens of New York City to come together for a day of active protests throughout the city on Wednesday (May 7).Sharpton and the National Action Network are organizing a citywide “pray in” in six locations across Manhattan and Brooklyn, in hopes of moving the United States Department of Justice to action in the Sean Bell case. (Allhiphop)I'm bout tired of this dusty house negro acting like he's been supporting the community! Basically, I'm with David Banner on this issue:The next time you see Al Sharpton, tell him I said @#*$ him and he can suck my dick. I might change the name of my album from The Greatest Story Never Told to @#*$ Al Sharpton. I hate Al Sharpton."I can't stand Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton at all," he said. "Al Sharpton talked about
In the wake of the awful Sean Bell cop trial verdict, Al Sharpton met with U.S. Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., on April 29. When the meeting was over, Sharpton came out to find his car was missing, according to The New York Post. No, it wasn't stolen. Hardly. It was, instead, towed away by the New York City Police Department because the car's owner (not sure if it was Big Al's car or someone else's) owed the city $900 in tickets. Ah at least there's some kind of justice in this world! (It's also amazing how a man who hasn't held a job in decades can afford to drive around in a Jaguar).
Al Sharpton is asking for us all as human beings who don't agree with the Sean Bell's verdict to come out on Wednesday and demonstrate that we will not stand still for this "Not Guilty" verdict. Sharpton says demonstrators would gather Wednesday afternoon at six locations throughout the city, including New York Police headquarters, and fan out to other areas to disrupt the flow of the city. "Where we go from there is anybody's guess," said Rachel Noerdlinger, Sharpton's spokeswoman. they'll be arrested praying." Sharpton hopes that the images of people getting arrested for praying will force federal law enforcement officials to take over the investigation of the three NYPD detectives who were acquitted of killing an innocent man in cold blood for no reason. "It's going to be a long struggl
There’s been a lot happening the last few days, so I’d like to go back to the old hodgepodge format for a column today. Please send comments if you’d like to respond to anything I touch on.Sharpton promises civil disobedience in New York CityAl Sharpton, the self-professed minister who is supposedly a champion of civil rights has promised serious civil disobedience in Manhattan and Brooklyn this coming week. Sharpton’s call for the disobedience comes on the heels of the Sean Bell trial verdict, where three police officers were found not guilty of Bell’s tragic death.Clearly, there was yet another miscarriage of justice that a man, in Bell, could have died, having had 50 bullets sprayed into him on the eve of his wedding. Regardless of whom Bell was with that night — and regardl
~Snooper~Al Sharpton is a racist - of that there is no doubt. He is also a proponent of a reverse Helter Skelter, not the "proper order" of Helter Skelter was or is acceptable. Neither is acceptable accept to Al Sharpton and the emotionally weak of which he is in full control.Sweetness and Light has a great piece up explaining this in great detail and I found it interesting that the group he is promoting espouses socialist and communist ideals and tenets. The group is called "The People's Organization For Progress" and we all know what that term means, don't we? They have 10 basic "demands" and they sound all so cool but the motives behind the "demands" is obvious to the keen mind and the ability to discern that which one reads.The Demands: ( I might add, kiss my ass)Core Demands of th
Hundreds of angry people marched through Harlem on Saturday after the Rev. Al Sharpton promised to "close this city down" to protest the acquittals of three police detectives in the 50-shot barrage that killed a groom on his wedding day and wounded two friends."We strategically know how to stop the city so people stand still and realize that you do not have the right to shoot down unarmed, innocent civilians," Sharpton told an overflow crowd of several hundred people at his National Action Network office in the neighborhood. "This city is going to deal with the blood of Sean Bell."Sharpton was joined by the parents and sister of 23-year-old Sean Bell and a friend of Bell who was wounded in the 2006 shooting outside a Queens strip club.Also sitting behind Sharpton as he spoke was
On October 3, 1995, OJ Simpson was acquitted of murder. His guilt had seemed so obvious, to some. The verdict shocked and angered scores of millions of Americans.
In the minds of millions of Americans, Judge Lance Ito had presided over a miscarriage of justice that allowed a brutal killer to escape punishment for heinous crimes.
~Snooper~Al Sharpton has threatened to "shut NYC down" because of Due Process of Law. Where is the outrage from the Leftinistra morons?More at Memeorandum...MacsMind says Al could get charged under the Patriot Act. Could it be?
Al Sharpton claims that though the verdict is out, the fight is far from over. On his radio show, Sharpton lashed out on the lack of justice served in the NYC case involving police shooting and killing an unarmed man.
In our continued lookback at the Imus ordeal of last year, here's a great clip of Imus on the "Today" show with Matt Lauer and Al Sharpton. It gets a little testy at times. Enjoy.
Al Sharpton shut her down and why is the media acting like Obama is responsible for this pastor’s words? SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Al Sharpton Shuts Down Fox News", url: "-sharpton-shuts-down-fox-news/" });
I'm so, so angry I don't even have words to adequately express myself in a coherent manner. Anyone who reads The Mo'Kelly Report knows exactly where I stand on Rev. Sharpie. But this latest public embarrassment is beyond explanation. In fact, I don't even want to expend the energy to craft some well-reasoned, thought-provoking editorial on how/why this is both shameful and unforgivable. I'll simply let Tonyaa Weathersbee's words on Blackamericaweb.com speak on my behalf on this occasion.But here's the short version. Al Sharpton is petitioning to get the accused rapist who sodomized a mother and her 12-year old son in the Dunbar Village projects out of jail.For all of you Al Sharpton supporters, justify THIS buffoonery. And while you're at it, explain to me how Sharpton raised hell ab
And Mo'Kelly found it pretty funny actually. There has been some "slight" controversy over whether the animated piece was "inappropriate" depicting how Obama would go to great lengths to distance himself from the civil rights leaders.Check that...civil rights leader (Jesse) and the "other guy". Although the animation is a parody, there is a profound discussion to be had as to Obama's tightrope walk between mainstream America and the acknowledgment of particular figures prominent in Black America. To date, Jackson has publicly announced his support for Obama, Sharpie has not endorsed either Democratic candidate although he has hinted at supporting Obama.And Farrakhan...well we all know how that turned out.Anyhow, here is the link to the video, you decide...
The Reverends Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton, while visiting a primary school class, found themselves in the middle of a discussion related to words and their meanings.
The teacher asked both men if they would like to lead the discussion of the word “tragedy”. So the illustrious Rev Jackson asks the class for an example of [...]
Former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney has agreed to be the Green Party's presidential candidate in 2008. Claiming that the Democratic Party (her former party) has "left so many of its base supporters behind," McKinney said that she accepted the Party's invitation this year after being wooed by them in both 2000 and 2004. Her announcement was greeted with very little fanfare from the national press, and leading Democratic presidential candidates did not even blink. Her candidacy has the potential, of course, of drawing votes away from the Democratic nominee in key states -- something that Green Party presidential candidate (2000) and independent presidential candidate (2004) was accused of doing. It is widely believed that both of Nader's candidacies helped George W. Bush wi
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK...12/15/07 1:45am EST...Delivering an unannounced speech this morning through a bullhorn on the streets of New York City, part-time reverend and full-time racial-tension expert, Al Sharpton, announced "If Hillary's seat is vacated, then I want it." He then stated, "I want to be your Senator . . . me, Al Sharpton: S, H, A, R, P, T, O, N." Sharpton then said, "Seriously, I'll
When the bombastic Bill O’Reilly, and the controversial Al Sharpton sit down and break bread, sparks as well as sound bites are going to fly. Bill O’Reilly did not disappoint, folks are still shaking their heads at his outrageous comments.
“After eating dinner at a famed Harlem restaurant recently, Fox News Channel’s Bill O’Reilly told a [...]
When News Groper, an entire site full of "fake celebrity" blogs in the vein of Fake Steve Jobs, launched earlier this summer, some people (myself included) thought it would have a rough time making a name for itself on the Web. There's so much online comedy already out there,
Rapper David Banner (A.K.A. Levell Crump) was quoted on rap site SOHH.com saying, "The next time you see Al Sharpton, tell him I said f*ck him and he can suck my d*ck. I might change the name of my album from ‘The Greatest Story Never Told’ to ‘F*ck Al Sharpton.” What is with all the hostility against the Al Sharpton?
For everyone who wonders why Al Sharpton is in the public eye as a Black civil rights Superman when so many others are accomplishing so much more in a less flamboyant way, I recommend reading an online article in City Hall (www.cityhallnews.com) by Edward-Isaac Dovere. A couple of snippets:“Cynics say, ‘He plays the media,’” Sharpton said. “But if I play the media toward the end goal, that’s saying I’m competent.”------------------------------------------Sen. Hillary Clinton and Illinois Sen. Barack Obama are among those doing the math. Both want his presidential endorsement, and Sharpton has been making them wait. Both could benefit enormously in public perception from the reverend’s backing—Clinton by cementing the foothold in the African-American community her husband enjoyed in his own presidential runs, Obama by using it to help dispel a disconnect some prominent African-Americans have described feeling toward him. Both have made very strong appeals. One thing
A colleague sent me a link to a speech that President Clinton recently made at Harvard and I can’t get the speech out of my mind.I know that not everyone likes Clinton and that some people felt he betrayed their trust while he was in office.Because I would never want my fetish for National Park Rangers to interfere with my professional life I was willing to allow for the separation of his sex life and his job.Though I TOTALLY get that he was in a position of power over Monica, she was an intern, feminism, feminism, feminism. I get it. However.I also think Monica probably enjoyed herself.Back in the 1990’s somewhere, K and I sleezed an invitation to Hank Aaron’s 75th birthday party.There were over 1,000 guests including all the living baseball hall of fame players as well as an endless stream of famous people one of whom was President Clinton.The Temptations were the house band for the evening.The hotel ballroom was so packed with people that at one point when I wanted to greet a
Lynwood, California - El Reverendo Al Sharpton, conocido líder cívico y hombre de Dios, por eso de no dejar de tener una opinión sobre algo, manifestó su desapruebo sobre el tratamiento deferente que se le ha dado a la vaqueta de penes Paris Hilton, para el deleite de todos aquéllos que siempre esperan con ansias locas las opiniones que éste emite.Sharpton y Hilton, ambos luchando por el título de "Media Whore of the Year"Sharpton, quien es experto en materias que van desde la religión hasta absolutamente cualquier cosa sobre el planeta Tierra, incluso organizó una reunión con Lee Baca, el sheriff a cargo de la penitenciaría a la que fue asignada Hilton, para discutir el asunto. "¡Nunca me imaginé que algún día tendría el honor de estar rindiéndole explicaciones al mismísimo Reverendo Sharpton!", dijo Baca con algarabía. "Recuerdo leer con envidia cómo Michael Richards y Don Imus se reunieron con el Reverendo para rendirle cuentas, y nunca pensé que un día yo tamb
Lynwood, California - El Reverendo Al Sharpton, conocido líder cívico y hombre de Dios, por eso de no dejar de tener una opinión sobre algo, manifestó su desapruebo sobre el tratamiento deferente que se le ha dado a la vaqueta de penes Paris Hilton, para el deleite de todos aquéllos que siempre esperan con ansias locas las opiniones que éste emite.Sharpton y Hilton, ambos luchando por el título de "Media Whore of the Year"Sharpton, quien es experto en materias que van desde la religión hasta absolutamente cualquier cosa sobre el planeta Tierra, incluso organizó una reunión con Lee Baca, el sheriff a cargo de la penitenciaría a la que fue asignada Hilton, para discutir el asunto. "¡Nunca me imaginé que algún día tendría el honor de estar rindiéndole explicaciones al mismísimo Reverendo Sharpton!", dijo Baca con algarabía. "Recuerdo leer con envidia cómo Michael Richards y Don Imus se reunieron con el Reverendo para rendirle cuentas, y nunca pensé que un día yo tamb
Sharpton, founder and president of the National Action Network, met with reporters after the meeting, saying, "I told him what prompted this is the feeling that ... there is an unfairness in how reassignment and early releases have been meted out." WHAT IN THE HELL IS HE DOING THERE...OF COURSE THERE IS UNFAIR TREATMENT DUH!!!...AND GUESS WHAT THIS IS ONE OF THOSE CASES WERE HIS HELP IS NOT NEEDED...COME TO GA AND HELP GET THIS 21 YEAR OLD OUT OF JAIL WHO IS CONVICTED FOR 10 YEARS OF SOMETHING THAT IS SENSELESS...(AJC.COM) FOR FULL STORY ON THAT.
WHAT’S SHAKIRA DOING WITH AVRIL LAVIGNE?? » Shakira and Avril Lavigne had a “casual” dinner together at Crustaceon in Beverly Hills. The starlets were all smiles taking pictures with fans, then left in different cars. They both headed to Hyde Lounge, leaving from the back entrance before making their way back home. Let’s just hope and pray to our Heavenly Father above that these two aren’t discussing a possible “rock remix” of Beautiful Liar!
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The Rev. Al Sharpton is on a mission, and it involves cleaning the filth and bile out of hip-hop and making it as polished as a newly mopped kitchen floor. His campaign took him to Detroit this weekend, where he gathered outside the Motown Historical Museum to do what he does best: preach. Next stop will be Los Angeles
SALT LAKE CITY -- Leaders for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Rev. Al Sharpton are planning an in-person meeting, a church spokesman said. Sharpton asked for the meeting during a telephone apology he gave to two church elders after he said during a May 7 debate that Mormons don't believe in God. "Mr. Sharpton and church leaders are looking at possible dates for a meeting,
Imus producer: Sharpton a 'race-baiter' - APExcerpt:"Don Imus' former producer on Friday called Rev. Al Sharpton a "race-baiter" who was looking for attention when he led a campaign to fire the radio host, while Sharpton said Imus and his producer got what they deserved for making a racist, sexist remark on the air."http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070512/ap_on_en_ot/imus_producer_sharptonAlex
During a debate, Al Sharpton questioned Mitt Romney’s faith. Today Mitt Romney defended himself.
He called Al Sharpton an example of how bigotry still exists in America.
"I can only, hearing that statement, wonder whether there is not bigotry that still remains in America,†he said. "That's an extraordinary thing for someone to say.â€
Can you think of another person who could get away with questioning the religion of another? I cannot.
This is the comment that Al Sharpton said:
"As for the one Mormon running for office, those that really believe in God will defeat him anyway, so don't worry about that. That's a temporary situation.â€
This was his explanation:
"The statement by the Mitt Romney campaign is a blatant effort to fabricate a controversy to help their lagging campaign,†Sharpton said in a statement. "In no way did I attack Mormons or the Mormon church when I responded that other believers . . . would vote against Mr. Romney for purely political r
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FORT DODGE, Iowa, May 9 — Mitt Romney said Wednesday that a comment by the Rev. Al Sharpton about Mr. Romney and his Republican presidential candidacy was proof that “bigotry still exists in some corners.”
Mr. Romney, a Mormon, was campaigning in Iowa when reporters asked his reaction to what Mr. [...]
When is someone going to call this race baiting bastard on his bigotry? I know, I know the left will say I am now automatically a racist for even saying those words. This person makes me vomit with his hypocrisy. Need I say Tawana Brawley? Is the black population so desperate for "leaders" they will settle for the likes of Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson? My god that's depressing to think about. ~RJH
WASHINGTON -- The Reverend Rob Schenck (pronounced SHANK), an Evangelical minister and president of the National Clergy Council in Washington, DC, released this statement today in response to recent comments by the Reverend Al Sharpton about Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's Mormon faith:
"Religious prejudice is the worst form of bigotry. Rev. Sharpton's comments suggest that
Sharpton Denies Questioning Romney Faith - My Way/APExcerpt:"The Rev. Al Sharpton, who recently urged that radio host Don Imus be fired for making a racially insensitive remark, said in a debate that "those of us who believe in God" will defeat Republican Mitt Romney for the White House. But Sharpton denied he was questioning the Mormon's own belief in God.Rather, the New York Democrat said he was contrasting himself with Christopher Hitchens, the atheist author he was debating at the time."http://apnews.myway.com/article/20070509/D8P0I52O0.htmlAlex
You can read the whole article here.
This is what he had to say while debating an atheist:
“As for the one Mormon running for office, those who really believe in God will defeat him anyways, so don’t worry about that; that’s a temporary situation,”
Romney’s spokesman responded:
“It is terribly disheartening and disappointing to hear Reverend Sharpton offer such appalling comments about a fellow American’s faith,” said Romney spokesman Kevin Madden. “America is a nation of many faiths and common values, and bigotry toward anyone because of their beliefs is unacceptable.”
Sharpton tried to explain his comments:
“What I said was that we would defeat him, meaning as a Republican,” Sharpton said. “A Mormon, by definition, believes in God. They don’t believe in God the way I do, but by definition, they believe in God.”
So what he was really saying is Republicans in general don’t believe in God, no
Reverend Sharp tongue is at it again. During a debate, he links Mormons with infidels, a remark which ranks right up there with his infamous, “if the Jews want to get it on, tell them to pin their yarmulkes back and come over to my house," rant.Reverend Sharpton said, "As for the one Mormon running for office, those who really believe in God will defeat him anyways, so don't worry about that; that's a temporary situation."Perhaps the good Reverend misspoke. I read his explanation. He said, "What I said was that we would defeat him, meaning as a Republican." Huh?I don't get it. But what I do get is, if you make a career out of throwing stones, you shouldn't live in a glass house.
I have not listened to or read everything Al Sharpton has ever said. From what I have heard or read though, I have never heard or read where he refers to himself as the leader or one of the lead...
The Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network (NAN) will hold a rally in New York City tomorrow aimed at making record companies pay attention to his demands that they censor artists who use derogatory language.
Michelle Malkin: Ed Koch disses Al SharptonExcerpt:"The NYPost reports: "Former Mayor Ed Koch surprised an almost exclusively black audience yesterday by telling the Rev. Al Sharpton he had spoiled his chance to become "a crossover leader" by refusing to apologize for "the Tawana Brawley hoax.""http://michellemalkin.com/archives/007346.htmAlex
Rev. Al Sharpton will be holding his National Action Network convention this week, which will host Democratic presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John Edwards as well as New York governor Eliot Spitzer.
The Rev. Al Sharpton has increased security at his office after receiving threats in response to his campaign to have Don Imus fired.
“We have received several threats that we consider serious,” Sharpton told the Daily News in Sunday’s edition. “I have been stabbed once, so we don’t take anything too lightly.”
Sharpton was stabbed in the chest in 1991 during a protest in Brooklyn. Charlie King, acting executive director of Sharpton’s National Action Network, said a caller telephoned the civil rights leader’s radio show on Saturday and threatened to “hunt him down and shoot him like an animal.” Police confirmed they have an increased presence near Sharpton’s church in Harlem and his staff. Sharpton became one of Imus’ most vocal critics after the shock jock used a racial slur while referring to the Rutgers women’s basketball team. Imus was fired from his radio show after calling the team “nappy-headed ho
NEW YORK (April 16) - The Rev. Al Sharpton has increased security at his office after receiving threats in response to his campaign to have Don Imus fired.
“We have received several threats that we consider serious,” Sharpton told the Daily News in Sunday’s edition. “I have been stabbed once, so we don’t take anything too lightly.”
Sharpton was stabbed in the chest in 1991 during a protest in Brooklyn.
Charlie King, acting executive director of Sharpton’s National Action Network, said a caller telephoned the civil rights leader’s radio show on Saturday and threatened to “hunt him down and shoot him like an animal.”
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Alright, this is going too far.. sure, the Imus situation turned into a nation wide debacle where Sharpton and Jackson were the voices that played a major roll in what happened to him, and the sponsors and networks were wrong for listening to these two… where did we lose the right to free speech?
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It appears as though Al Sharpton has received many death threats over the firing of Don Imus.
This whole issue has been blown out of proportion. Where is it going to end? We’ve already heard from Al Sharpton that he isn’t going to stop with Imus, he is going to go after everyone he disagrees with. He feels emboldened by brining down a heavyweight.
We do have free speech in this country, and I do understand you have to draw the line somwhere when it comes to public airwaves, but somehow Al Sharpton has become the voice of where to draw that line. How did that happen?
But death threats? Come on, Al Sharpton is just exercising free speech also, isn’t he?
I'm sure you've seen the coverage over the "nappy headed hos" incident. Don Imus, host of "Imus in the morning" which is a popular radio show.Yes, I know, you see the topic, I'm talking about Imus, I mentioned his show was popular, but don't get me wrong here. I'm not defending his "nappy headed hos" comment. I think it was a stupid, racist, sexist thing to say. Should he have been fired? I don't know, I kind of think that an apology was what was warranted, after that let the audience decide. If enough people stop listening to his show.. it's kaput.Now about the title of this post... I'm sure you were wondering about that.Well, I've always thought that Al Sharpton was a good person who fought for the right things. Apparently I haven't been paying enough attention. I found this on digg earlier. It describes a lot of stuff that Al Sharpton has done himself.I never knew he was such a douchebag. He seems to have a lot more to answer for than Don Imus did.He's nothing but a black
John Ridley says yes. Wow, why hasn't anyone informed me of how oppressed White folks are?Won't somebody please help White people get justice! They've been held down by "the man" for too long!Filed Under: race, john ridley, al sharpton, jesse jackson
Huffington Post Contributor: Sharpton, Clinton, Hypocrisy, And ImusExcerpt:"There's a lot of hypocrisy going on with this Imus mudslinging. Hillary Clinton ">said yesterday of Imus, "I've never wanted to go on his show and I certainly don't ever intend to go on his show, and I felt that way before his latest outrageous, hateful, hurtful comments." None-the-less she has no problem attending a fundraiser hosted for her by Rupert Murdoch.If anyone was responsible for hateful hurtful comments in the media it's the Fox News Channel founder. Hillary here is taking a cheap shot at Barack Obama, who has appeared on Imus though he says he wouldn't again."http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stephen-elliott/sharpton-clinton-hypocr_b_45633.htmlAlex
Drudge Report: IMUS: 'WHEN WILL SHARPTON APOLOGIZE TO DUKE PLAYERS'?Excerpt:"Imus: "My position on all of this is not whining about the hideously hypocritical coverage from the newspapers -- from everybody -- or the lack of support, say, from people like Harold Ford, Jr. who I had my life threatened over supporting and all these kind of things. It all began, and it doesn't make any difference -- like [James] Carville said -- stop talking about the context, it doesn't make any difference. If I hadn't have said it I wouldn't be here. So let's stop whining about it...You gotta stop complaining. I said a stupid, idiotic thing that desperately hurt these kids. I'm going to apologize but we gotta move on.""http://www.drudgereport.com/flash3im.htmAlex
Don Imus called Rutgers women's basketball team "nappy-headed hos" and "Jigaboos"!!! Imus@msnbc.com or letters@msnbc.com - Lets Get This TRASH Off The AIR!
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PART (3) Rutgers players describe how Imus' remarks hurt
Rutgers women's basketball captain Essence Carson says Tuesday that her team hasn't received a personal apology. Don Imus "has stolen a moment of pure grace from us," the captain of the Rutgers women's basketball team said Tuesday, responding to the uproar over the radio host's description of the players as "nappy-headed hos."
Essence Carson and other players spoke out at a press conference in their first public statements since Imus' inflammatory remarks last week.
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What an interesting debate! Yes, I think the reporter did a wonderful job conducting this interview with Don Imus and Al Sharpton– one thing I must contribute to this topic if I may! YES, there are rappers and what have you disrespecting and degrading our black women– they are no different from this bigot, it still doesn’t give you the right to reiterate what is being said! You just show the kind of individual you are in that case, I don’t even respect rappers who degrades the African- American woman like that and I think Al Sharpton touched on this matter a little in that interview, which you can watch above.
I don’t understand the comments people are leaving in the first Don Imus post. Why are people comparing comedians to a sports announcer? He is there to talk about sports, not comment on how...
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Al Sharpton, HSAN Protest Against Tony YayoAl Sharpton, the Hip Hop Summit Action Network’s Russell Simmons and Dr. Benjamin Chavis, and other community and religious leaders are planning a march to protest the alleged actions of G-Unit rapper Tony Yayo. Billed as a “call to action and public grievance,” the rally is planned for Monday as a response to the artist’s alleged assault on the 14-year-old son of hip hop rival Jimmy "Henchman" Rosemond, head of Czar Entertainment.Yayo, whose real name is Marvin Bernard, pleaded not guilty on Sunday to misdemeanor charges of harassment and endangering the welfare of a child. He is accused of repeatedly pushing and smacking James Rosemond and causing injury to his ear and face.The boy’s mother, Cynthia Reed, has already released a statement condemning the alleged assault, and will reportedly participate in the demonstration, as will Czar Entertainment.“We are involved to try to help mediate this problem,” says Dr. Chavis, Presiden
Reverend Al Sharpton said yesterday that he is considering another bid for the presidency in 2008.
“I don’t hear any reason not to,” Sharpton, 52, said in an interview during an urban affairs conference sponsored by another civil rights leader, the Rev. Jesse Jackson.
“If we’re talking about the urban agenda, can you tell me anybody else in the field who’s representing that right now?” Sharpton asked. “We clearly have a reason to run, and whether we do it or not we’ll see over the next couple of months.”
Sharpton praised the campaign of former Senator John Edwards (D-North Carolina) for his focus on the issue of poverty in America.
The Revd Al Sharpton is still "considering" a run for the White House in 2008, the New York Daily News reports. "Most of the candidates running are trying to move to the right," Sharpton told the newspaper. "There must be someone running that will raise the progressive issues."
Sharpton later said: "I'm waiting to see if someone raises the issues I want to see raised." He reportedly gave Iraq, civil rights and education as examples. Boy, Iraq - what are the chances of that being raised as an issue? We'll have to wait and see, too.
New York Daily News - Politics - Rev. Al mulls White House bid
Gee, old and unimportant news but here are my thoughts valued at $.02; ultimately, nothing involving these people of late is of any importance.
Michael Richards tirade on stage last Friday was big in the news; this because he used the "N" word and called black hecklers in his audience "Ns." Nasty language, un-nice thoughts and it's news because no one has ever used that type of language before.
The New York Daily News and the Rev. Al Sharpton are making a big deal -- as in a multiple-part series -- about the Rev's learning a few days ago that some of his ancestors were once owned by some of the kinfolk of the late Sen. Strom Thurmond.Well, wow!Anyone who knows the history of this country knows that that is no big thing. Most Blacks in the US, myself included, can trace some part of their family tree to some White folks -- and vice versa if Whites are so inclined. I do now have older White people considering me a "cousin" or somehow in an-as- yet-to-be-defined way, kinfolk. I've even been graciously hosted by White people on a visit to the remains of an Allison plantation in North Carolina where some of my folks toiled and some of their descendants still live. In South Carolina, there is a city called Aiken, named for White folks from Ireland whose family in South Carolina and in Georgia owned some of my ancestors. I've got a bill of sale for Ike Aikens -- spelling was alwa
